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 the 1903 Thomas Lee Adirondack chair.
Rustic design is perhaps mostly about texture and humble materials: hand-hewn 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 furniture helps bring the beauty of the outdoors inside. As you can see on 1stDibs, rustic wares offer no end of inspiration.
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Style: Rustic
Pair of French Majolica Roosters Wall Pockets, circa 1920
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Majolica roosters wall pockets, circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Handmade Wooden Tool Box, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A large handmade wooden toolbox with steel handle and lock. Refinished in an oil and wax finish.
Creator unknown.
Date of manufacture c.194...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Rustic Ceramic Candle Holder, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic ceramic candle holder, circa 1960
By Unknown manufacturer. Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Mater...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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 Early 20th Century Small Woven Grain Basket from the Philippines
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique early 20th century small woven carrying grain basket from the Philippines with wooden base. Charming our eyes with its nicely rustic appearance, this woven basket reminds ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
Set of Three French Vintage Amber Glass Pharmacy Bottle, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of three French vintage amber glass pharmacy bottle.
By unknown manufacturer, France, circa 1930.
In original condition, with minor wear consis...
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
1900s, French, Wooden Barrel
Located in High Point, NC
In centuries past this object would be a ubiquitous sight of everyday life, today it is a charming oddity with a history to tell. Its rich dark color communicates a sense of commerce...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Rustic Hand-Hammered Copper Mexican Small Candle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This stunning soy wax candle, crafted by skilled Mexican artisans, is a true work of art. The vase is made of hand-hammered copper, giving it an earthy, natural feel that fits perfec...
Category
2010s Mexican Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Chinese Drip Glaze Relief Planter, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely ceramic planter dates to the early 20th century and features low relief decoration colored by blue, green, and light brown overglaze. The basin has a footed base, a flat ...
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Italy Mid-18th Century Pair of Ceramic Carafes in White and Blue for Pharmacy
Located in Brescia, IT
In the past, this pair of beautiful ceramics carafes, was utilized in a Pharmacy to contain erbs and spices infusions.
The carafes shows all signs of the time, but they remain a pai...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Rustic Hand Woven Karagumoy Filipino Two Toned Grain Basket
Located in Yonkers, NY
A hand woven karagumoy Filipino basket from the 19th century, with checkered two-toned structure, side opening and rustic character. Created in the Philippines...
Category
19th Century Philippine Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wood
Mid-19th Century Rustic Swedish Pine Storage Container
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-19th century rustic Swedish pine storage container circa 1860.
Very nice rare item to find intact. Made from pine with original bold blue paint, 1 original metal support hoop ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century Majolica Jardinière Flower and Snail Wasmuel
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual 19th century planter or cachepot jardinière flower and snail Wasmuel.
Category
1890s Belgian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Small Majolica Leaves Jardiniere Onnaing, Circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica leaves jardiniere Onnaing Circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 19th Century Tramp Art Photo Frames Hand Carved, Austria circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful pair of smaller Tramp Art photo frames from the period in Austria around 1880. Elaborately hand carved out of bass this antique photo frames show the so-called "notch cut" ...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Softwood
Fredrick Prescott Iron Bucking Bronco Horse Cowboy Pendulum Kinetic Sculpture
By Fredrick Prescott
Located in Forney, TX
A large vintage Fredrick Prescott (American, b.1949) cowboy Kinetic sculpture.
The rare hand painted iron Kinetic sculpture, titled Bucking Bronco, features a reversible swinging...
Category
1980s American Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Mid-19th Century Small Swedish Dome Top Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Small Swedish dome top box, circa 1860.
Good quality dome top box with shaped sides. In original deep blue paint with black painted metalwork. Lid opens to reveal a c...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Large Wooden Bowl
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century large wooden bowl circa 1900.
Here we offer a large wooden bowl which would have been used to feed livestock in eastern europe ...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Beech
Chinese Raw Stone Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This stone mortar from the early 20th century was once used in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, rice, and other foods. Hand-carved from a solid block of limestone, the mortar has a minimally worked form that preserves the natural beauty of the stone. With minimalist appeal and a raw, unworked texture, the mortar is fantastic as a sculptural vessel or a tabletop planter...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Rustic Hand-Hammered Copper Mexican Large Candle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This stunning soy wax candle, crafted by skilled Mexican artisans, is a true work of art. The vase is made of hand-hammered copper, giving it an earthy, natural feel that fits perfec...
Category
2010s Mexican Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Majolica Fish Jardiniere George Dreyfus Fontainebleau, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica fish jardiniere signed George Dreyfus Fontainebleau circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Small Scandinavian 19th Century Painted Pine Dome Top Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small Scandinavian 19th century painted pine dome top box circa 1870.
Character painted pine box with black painted strap work and handle. Working lock and key, but is a lock you...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Brown Glazed Storage Jar
Located in Dallas, TX
This gorgeous, handcrafted storage jar is designed with a neutral soft brown tone that is beautiful to display in your home. With a classic shape and timeless appeal, it features an ...
Category
20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Indian Teak wood Large Container with Rustic Carving and Spoon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Indian Teak wood spice container with rustic carving.
Antique large Primitive spice wood double container and spoon.
Antique rustic hand carved wood double bowl with handle and wooden spoon.
Beautifully aged it will look wonderful on a bookshelf, end table or as your rustic tabletop decor, to use as a nuts bowl, catchall, table decoration, farmhouse, Country style, Wabi Sabi home...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Yellow Glass Candle Holder, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Yellow glass candle holder, circa 1960.
By Unknown manufacturer. Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, prese...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Set of 2 Early 20th Century Rustic Glass Bottles
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 2 early 20th century glass bottles.
By unknown manufacturer, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Woven Wicker Shopping Basket
Located in Bradenton, FL
A classic French style oval shopping basket made of woven wicker. An arch like handle is made with twisted wicker woven into the sides of the basket. D...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
Antique Scandinavian Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in High Point, NC
With her mouth open in excitement, with her eyes glowing with enthusiasm, with her sleek body depicted in motion — this vintage rocking pony hand-carved in Scandinavia circa 1900 rad...
Category
Early 1900s Scandinavian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Rather Large Vintage French Vineyard Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A rather large vintage French handwoven vineyard basket from Bordeaux, with three loop handles and a fun wonky shape. Perfect for storing extra blankets and pillows...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Indian 19th Century Treasure Box with Brass Details and Partitioned Interior
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian handmade jewelry box from the 19th century with brass hardware, bracket feet and partitioned interior. Created in India during t...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Hand Forged Copper Champagne Cooler Ice Bucket / Vessel
Located in Barcelona, ES
Copper vessell, wine cooler or planter, Spain, 1940s.
Swollen shape.
This hand-hammered copper vessel can be used as decorative centerpiece, fruit bowl, champagne cooler or planter...
Category
20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Rustic Tramp Art Photo Frame with Original Glass Plate, Austria circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely Tramp Art photo frame from the period in Austria around 1880. Elaborately hand carved out of bass this antique photo frame shows the beaut...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Softwood
Wood Candle Holder, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wood candle holder, circa 1960.
By Unknown manufacturer. Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden tray from northern China charms with rustic texture and asymmetric form. Hand-carved from a single block of wood, the tray has an oval shape with rounded corners and shor...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century Pair Of French Faience Cache Pots Desvres
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Pair Of French Faience Cache Pots 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
19th Majolica Palissy Snake and Lizard Wall Platter Jose Alves Cunha
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique 19th century Portuguese Majolica Palissy style plate with large snake searching through mossy tuft, signed Jose Alves Cunha (Caldas da Rainha)...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Rustic Ceramic Candle Holder, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic ceramic candle holder, circa 1960
By Unknown manufacturer. Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preservin...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Figurative Wood Sculpture Inspired in Constantin Brancusi Art, 3 Kings by Nono B
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Figurative Wood Sculpture Inspired in Constantin Brancusi art, 3 Kings by NONO
NONO Furniture Company introduces the 3 Kings, a set of three monumental totems...
Category
2010s Mexican Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Indian Wooden Hand Noodle Grinder with Carved Ram and Vice Press
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique carved wooden hand noodle press from the 19th century, with stylized ram motif. Created in India during the 19th century, this wooden piece was originally used to hand make noodles. Showcasing a vice press, the body is adorned with a stylized carved ram whose head and behind expand from a central square. This container is where the dough was placed and the vice part would press it into noodles. The ram head is carved in a quite stylized manner, the large antlers helping us identify the animal. The sides are accented with medallions adorned with rosettes. Boasting a nicely weathered appearance revealing its nice age and use, this antique Indian carved wooden...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Irene Zevon Modern Art Ceramic Anthropomorphic Jar
Located in New York, NY
Irene Zevon (American, 1918-2006) modern art ceramic pottery large lidded jar with anthropomorphic head on the stopper lid and geometric color design ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden tray from northern China charms with rustic texture and asymmetric form. Hand-carved from a single block of wood, the tray has an oval shape with rounded corners and tape...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
French White Terracotta Majolica Rabbit Bavent, circa 1890
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
French white terracotta rabbit signed Bavent, circa 1890.
(Normandy).
Size / Length: 9 inches on 4.5 inches, height / 4.8 inches.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Porcelain White & Brown Cow Creamer Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Porcelain White & Brown cow creamer Circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Earthenware Seafood Lobster Plate by J. Caldas Da Rainha, 1930
Located in Verviers, BE
Portugese Caldas da Rainha Palissy lobster wall plaque, circa 1930.
Decorated with mussels, shells and seaweed.
Has no structural issues and is...
Category
1930s Portuguese Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Richard Ginori White Porcelain & Gold Italian Jewelry Dish or Vessel
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian round vessel by designer Richard Ginori, circa mid-20th Century, Italy. Dish has hand-painted decorative gold detail around edge and on sides. The center area, on...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Majolica Portuguese Bunnies Centerpiece Bordallo Pinheiro circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Rare large Portuguese Bunnies or rabbits Centerpiece signed Bordallo Pinheiro Circa 1930.
Measures: W / 17.5 inches.
Category
1930s Portuguese Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Steel + Etched Ceramic Wall Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A large scale vintage wall sculpture consisting of two interlocking demilune steel frames with rich oxidation. Each frame has a beautiful cerami...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Two Spanish Terracotta Olive Jars or Vessels
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handmade terracotta preserving pot or jar with handles from Segovia, Spain, 1930s
Two traditional Spanish ceramic 'orza'. Unglazed exterior with handles at both sides and green and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta, Earthenware
Irene Zevon Modern Art Ceramic Pitcher Jug
Located in New York, NY
Irene Zevon (American, 1918-2006) modern art ceramic pottery pitcher jug with handle and striped design, signed "Irene" on bottom. 11" H x 7" diameter.
No...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Indian Antique Wooden Hand Noodle Maker with Carved Ram and Vice Press
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique carved wooden hand noodle press from the 19th century, with ram motif. Created in India during the 19th century, this wooden piece was originally used to hand make noodles. Showcasing a vice press, the body is adorned with a carved ram whose head and behind expand from a central square. This container is where the dough was placed and the vice part would press it into noodles. The ram head is carved with nice motifs, particularly visible on his curling antlers. The sides are adorned with medallions adorned with rosettes on all sides. Boasting a nicely weathered appearance revealing its nice age and use, this antique Indian carved wooden...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Early 20th Century Dug Out Bowl
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large early 20th century dug out bowl circa 1900.
Large bowl or server that has been hand dug out from a solid piece of wood, often these were used to feed ...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Softwood
19th Century English Majolica Bear Pitcher
Located in Austin, TX
English Majolica figural bear pitcher with spoon handle circa 1890.
Category
1890s English Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Iron Boar's Head on Custom Steel Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning bust of a boar's head mounted on a custom stand
20th Century
Forged iron bust, on custom steel stand
Measures: 5"W x 6"D x 9.75"H.
V...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Majolica Dish Leaf Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica dish leaf Villeroy & Boch, Circa 1890.
Category
1890s German Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Majolica Palissy Lizard Joseph Landais Circa 1860
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica Palissy Lizard signed Joseph Landais Circa 1860.
Category
1860s Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Antique Religious Metal Candelstick
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
19th century Antique religious metal candlestick.
By unknown manufacturer, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and ...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Nahum Tschacbasov Art Ceramic Vase
Located in New York, NY
Nahum Tschacbasov (American-Russian, 1899-1994) modern art ceramic vase, signed on bottom. Measures: 10.5" height x 5.75" diameter. Note: Nahum Tschacbasov and Irene Zevon were resid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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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