Rustic Decorative Objects
RUSTIC STYLE
For some, the phrase “rustic style” suggests a house like “La Pitchoune,” the late chef Julia Child’s cottage in Provence, with its exposed wooden beams and well-worn antique furniture. For others, rustic furnishings and decor prompt images of a place like the Lake Placid Lodge in Upstate New York, with its stone fireplaces and knotty pine paneling. Indeed, rustic furniture design takes many forms: twig furniture, a plank trestle table, a hand-stitched quilt, a chandelier made of deer antlers.
The rustic style originated in the late 1800s in England, where it was heavily influenced by Romanticism. By the 20th century, it had spread to the United States, adopted by wealthy New Yorkers and the National Park Service alike. Although there are many categories of rustic furniture, one of the most popular and familiar manifestations of the style is Adirondack furniture and the low-slung 1903 Thomas Lee Adirondack chair.
Rustic design is perhaps mostly about texture and humble materials: hand-hewn reclaimed wood, woven rush seating, wrought iron, coarse stone and weathered metal. As a decor, it exudes warmth and honesty, while a single piece of countrified design adds an intriguing visual counterpoint in a sleek, modern environment.
Easily identifiable by its rough textures, earthy colors and natural materials, rustic wares help bring the beauty of the outdoors inside.
As you can see on 1stDibs, vintage rustic chairs, dining tables and other pieces of rustic furniture offer endless inspiration.
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Style: Rustic
18th Century Swedish Wedding Box
Located in Houston, TX
This late 18th-century Swedish wooden box exudes rustic charm and historical character. Crafted in Sweden during the waning years of the 18th century, this antique treasure showcases...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Hoof Letter Opener Made in Austria
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hoof letter opener, made in Austria. The piece, in the style of Ralph Lauren, is a compliment to many settings, especially those that are more organic ...
Category
20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome
Turkish Vintage Pitcher Jug, Primitive Clay Vessel, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Infuse your space with the rich charm of this Bronzed Anatolian Pitcher Jug, a vintage Turkish clay vessel from the 20th century. This striking piece features a bronzed finish that b...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Chinese Dou Rice Measure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, a traditional Chinese unit of volume. The rice measure has a square form with tapered sides...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
English Victorian Heavily Adorned and Aged Urn
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian dark green painted and aged earthenware urn with cover and \"twig\" handles having decoupage motifs of cherubs, animals, floral elements and human figures in Victor...
Category
19th Century British Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Mesopotamian Sandstone Idol, Handcrafted Votive Reproduction
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Mesopotamian sandstone idol is a handcrafted reproduction inspired by ancient votive figures dating back over 4000 years. Its abstract silhouette, reduced to two large symbolic ...
Category
2010s West Asian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
18th Century French Hand Carved and Painted Wood Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French hand carved and painted wood statue still shows vestiges of its original painted finish. Depicting a nun reading a bible, the n...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak, Paint
Wooden Carved Black Forest Tobacco Box Terrier Head ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Tobacco Box Terrier Head ca. 1900
A beautiful example of hand carved Black Forest work from the Victorian era, circa 1900. The tobacco box is carved in ...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
American Country Metal Firewood Bucket
Located in Queens, NY
American Country metal bucket with a circular hammered definition below the rim and fixed metal handles
Good condition consistent with age and use
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Hand-Carved Wood Horse Head Equestrian Decor 1950's
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1950s Vintage Hand-Carved Wood Horse Head Sculpture
This stunning sculpture features a hand-carved horse head crafted from a single piece of wood, showcasing exceptional craftsmanshi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique handmade wooden trough or bowl Wabi Sabi, 19th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Antique handmade wooden trough or bowl, 19th century.
This is a rare antique handmade wooden trough or bowl, which can be used for decoration or as a (fruit) bowl or magazine holder...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Chinese Miao Bamboo Tea Container, c. 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite wooden bucket is an early 20th century Chinese tea canister attributed to the Miao people of southern China. The antique vessel is carved from bamboo with ridged sides an...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province. Hollowed from a single t...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Unique Wabi Sabi Copper Bucket / Planter
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
A beautiful red copper nail bucket from around 1800, with an authentic and characterful, weathered appearance. The warm copper has a natural patina that has beautifully developed ove...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Rustic Black Forest Walnut Wall Clock
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) walnut wall clock with carved floral decoration and bird pediment with 5 shelves. (Not working)
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Rustic Swedish Turned Wooden Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Rustic Swedish turned wooden bowl dating to the mid-to-late 19th century. Excellent dry mid-brown patina and decorative incised line marks from the turni...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Softwood
19th Century French Shoe Cobbler's Mallet on Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
A trusty, hardworking 19th century French walnut shoe cobbler's mallet with the most beautiful patina only two hundred years of use could bestow, and mounted on a custom steel stand....
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Swedish 1790s Rustic Oval Top Wooden Box with Iron Accents and Distressed Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic Swedish wooden box from the late 18th century, with iron accents and natural patina. Created in Sweden during the last decade of the 18th century, this wooden box charms us ...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Antique French Wrought Iron Chest Wine Storage Rack for 28 Bottles
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Item # 209GJY07K
A fantastic and rather unusual wrought-iron wine storage rack styled as a domed chest, it features wide shaped straps welded to curved and squared bar with curled iron elements throughout. The front of the chest retains an early lock and key, opening and dropping down on hanging chains to give access to the 28 bottles of wine that can be stored inside. It retains a wonderful early surface with chaotic oxidization and the effects of rust throughout the overall green and blue-ish patina. Circa the late 19th to early 20th century.
Measurements: 23" H x 14 1/2" D x 28 7/8" W
Condition Report:
In as-found rough antique...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic Set of Handwoven Baskets, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
These rustic handwoven baskets embody the imperfection of Wabi Sabi. Each basket is a unique piece of art populaire, woven by skilled artisans using natural fibers and primitive tech...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Brutalist Design Solid Oak Candle Stick
Located in TARBES, FR
Candle stick in solid oak brutalist design. Imposing church candlestick in solid oak from the 1950s, brutalist design, exceptional piece of decoration.
Rustic furniture designates a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
$173 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Evoke the sun-drenched aesthetic of the Mediterranean coast with this captivating vintage studio pottery pitcher. Crafted from raw, unglazed ceramic (likely terracotta or earthenware...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta
Vintage Boho Monumental Cast Bronze Dogs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a captivating pair of vintage monumental cast bronze dog sculptures, embodying a distinctive Boho aesthetic. These magnificent pieces exude a timeless charm, showcasing ex...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
20th century carved mango wood novelty dinner gong
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20th century carved mango wood novelty dinner gong circa 1928.
Here we present a novelty dinner gong made from mango wood, which was retailed by henry howell & co ltd. Having made ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Rustic Black Forest Carved Walnut Candelabras
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) carved walnut 3 arm candelabras with tree form and deer figures on a round base (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Petite Chinese Tea Tray with Rose Mirror, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Simple lines, a modest form, and a layer of hand-brushed lacquer give this petite Qing-dynasty tray a provincial charm that recalls the warmth of home. Rich with character, the tray ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Lacquer
Small w drip olive color 3 handle calabrese pots
Located in Ventura, CA
Three-Handle Calabrese Pots – Hand-Thrown Ceramic (Calabria, Late 1800s) Yellow
Introducing a remarkable piece of culinary history with these exquisite three-handle Calabrese pots, ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Tin Metal Export Transport 5 Gallon Canister Container with Wood CaseAnt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Rustic Farmhouse Tin Metal Export Transport 5 Gallon Canister Container with Wooden Case. Item features a solid wood frame, galvanized tin metal container, remnants of cork t...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
Vintage Boho Shanghai Weave Duck Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the charming artistry of this vintage Boho Shanghai Weave Duck Basket, a delightful piece that blends whimsical design with expert hand-craftsmanship. Fashioned from intrica...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan, Reed
Rustic Adirondack Pine Cone Basket
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Adirondack-style (1940s) oval picnic basket covered with large pine cones and a bamboo hoop handle.
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Wooden Glass Display Showcase with Dark Stained Frame
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden showcase features a clean, rectilinear form with glass panels on all visible sides, allowing contents to be viewed from multiple angles. The frame is constructed of solid...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian 19th Century Big Scale Hand Carved Table Top Wood Lion Sculpture
Located in Firenze, IT
This 19th century big scale Italian animalier sculpure features a lion striding forward on a root-wood base, snarling with open mouth and expressive eyes enlivening its rippling mane with an extremely realistic sense of motion. The wooden statue, wonderful as a table top, is entirely hand carved in the round in a single block of solid olive wood, sign of high quality and sculptural artisanal mastery. An original whimsical and impressive centerpiece clearly sculpted by a true artist who carved the block of wood creating this figure of the proudest feline boasting a detailed study of the lion's anatomy.The features on the face, mane, muscles, tail and the paws are still distinctive and full of character as well as the beautifully carved stand. This sculpture boasts smooth surface and a warm patina developed over centuries and exudes wonderful quality and timelessness of the ancient world. The rich original patina brings further intrigue to its intricately carved details.
This hand carved wooden lion statue is a great looking antique centrepiece...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Rustic Indonesian River Wooden Fragment Sculpture or Decorative Bench
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indonesian river wood fragment that could be used as a sculpture or decorative bench. This charismatic tree carving was found close to a river and presents a tall and narrow, rustic Silhouette. Perfect to be placed in a modern decor where it will bring a grand contrast with its lovely weathered appearance, this Indonesian wood carving...
Category
19th Century Indonesian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Wood and Steel Totem
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These 7-foot-tall hand-carved wooden totems make a serious statement. With a natural patina and unique character, they bring a bold, artistic vibe that works in all kinds of spaces, ...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
$3,400
Petite Chinese Tea Tray, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Simple lines, a modest form and a layer of hand-brushed lacquer give this petite Qing-dynasty tray a provincial charm that recalls the warmth of home. The original burgundy lacquer f...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century French Faience Cache Pot Desvres
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Faience Cache Pot Desvres , hand painted with flowers on one side and coat of arms on the other side.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Early 20th C. Farmers Market Trunk C.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A rustic wooden dairy farm box used to sell cheese at farmers markets from O'Allen & Son Green Valley Dairy in Sonoma.
Creator O'Allen & Son Green Valley Dairy.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$395 Sale Price
57% Off
Very Large French Vintage Chunky Wicker Log/Laundry Basket, 20th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
VINTAGE FRENCH WICKER BASKET
A handwoven cylindrical basket on a large scale made from chunky wicker with two carry handles.
Would be ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
Chinese Round Grain Container with Offering Fruits, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted wood container dates to the early 20th century and was used to store rice and other grains. The lidded container has a rounded body with a short footed base, constr...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Vessel
Located in New York, NY
Century old teak wood hand carved into this stunningly beautiful vessel from a single block of wood. Originally used to store rice in Sumatra. We sanded it down with a wire brush rev...
Category
1920s Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Big Tirolean Hand-Carved Chestnut Wood Basin Bowl, Nice How Centrepiece
Located in Vigonza, Padua
An early 20th century tirolean hand-carved "Cirmolo" wood basin bowl, nice how centrepiece. Restored and finished shellac
An important antique pi...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
20th Century Rustic Anatolian Double-Handled Terracotta Jar
Located in London, GB
An exceptional piece of 20th-century Anatolian craftsmanship, this Turkish amphora features a distinctive triple-handled design that reflects its utili...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Rustic Adirondack Style Hinged Wooden Box
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Adirondack style burled wooden hinged box.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Burl
American Country Brass Candlestick
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style (20th Century) round brass candlestick with handle
Category
20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl. Chiseled from a block o...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Granite
Large 19th century hand woven pine basket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large 19th century hand woven pine basket circa 1880.
Here we have a fine example of traditional craft work from Sweden.
Using pine strips to weave between pine supports and create...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Thai Vintage Woven Rattan Fruit Market Basket with Pedestal Tapering Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Thai vintage woven rattan fruit market basket from the mid 20th century, with pedestal base. Created in Thailand during the midcentury period, this mark...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
Decorative Antique Antler Candelabra with Three Spouts, 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Decorative antique Antler candelabra with three spouts 1900
A countrycore antique three-armed candleholder, made of antlers from the deer and virginia deer. It was executed in the B...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Antler
Black Forest Candle Holder with Pewter Base and Spout, Germany, circa 1860s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Black Forest Candle Holder with Pewter Base and Spout, Germany circa 1860s
An antique Black Forest candle holder with pewter base and spout. Made with an original deer antler. Man...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Tall Vintage Rustic Wooden Barrel with Slatted Body and Rope-Style Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall vintage wooden barrel from Northern Thailand, with slatted body and rope-style motifs. We are immediately drawn to the rustic feel and gre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair of Ostrich Eggs on Matching Solid Brass Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of Ostrich Eggs on matching brass stands. These work well on a dining table, flanking a fireplace or console, or placed in two different spaces.
The bases are actually sli...
Category
20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Chinese Well Bucket, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage water bucket conjures up images of water-bearing figures illustrated in painted scrolls. Beautifully aged with a warm patina, this Qi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
3 Handle Plain Beige Drip Calabrese Pots
Located in Ventura, CA
Three-Handle Calabrese Pots – Hand-Thrown Ceramic (Calabria, Late 1800s)
Introducing a remarkable piece of culinary history with these exquisite three-handle Calabrese pots, expert...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Abalone, Terracotta
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This substantial studio pottery bowl embodies the naturalistic and expressive qualities of artisanal ceramics, featuring a rich, earthy stoneware body finished in a speckled ochre or...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Vintage Sarried Glazed Pottery Candlestick
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful large glaze pottery candle holder by Sarried, LTD. Tall piece with grape vine motif. Nicely appointed with weathered presence.
Category
20th Century Mexican Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Wooden Rice Measure Baskets with Handles and Metal Accents, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Three rustic Chinese rice measure wooden baskets from the mid 20th century with brown color, handles and metal accents. They are priced and sold individually. Immerse yourself in the rustic charm of these mid-20th century Chinese rice measure baskets...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Ancient Indian Cart Wheel Mounted on Custom Black Lacquered Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
An ancient Indian cart wheel mounted on custom black lacquered base. An exquisite testament to Indian antiquity, this cart wheel is a captivating embodi...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Chinese Early 20th Century Rattan Lunch Box with Tripartite Bamboo Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique rattan lunch basket from the early 20th century, with bamboo tripartite handle. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this lunch box captures...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
Chinese Woven Bamboo Flower Basket, c. 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven with precious scale and delicate artistry, this small flower basket from the early 20th century is a lovely example of traditional Chinese basketry. The basket is woven of thin...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Italy Mid-18th Century Pair of Ceramic Carafes in White and Blue for Pharmacy
Located in Brescia, IT
In the past, this pair of very beautiful ceramics carafes, was utilized in a Pharmacy to contain erbs and spices infusions.
The carafes show all signs of the time, they remain a pai...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$1,545 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rustic decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include José Alves Cunha, Michel Caugant, Sarreguemines, and Bavent. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $85 and tops out at $65,000 while the average work can sell for $714.
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