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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
Vintage Terracotta Extra Large Vessel Floor Vase with Rings - MCM Retro 1970s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This stunning vintage terracotta floor vase is a true statement piece, showcasing the artistry of the 70s and 80s Postmodern MCM (Mid-Century Modern) design. Crafted from heavy terra...
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1970s Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Large Rustic Wicker Basket
Located in Stockton, NJ
A large vintage rustic wicker basket with lid. Original white painted finish with excellent patina.
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker

1900s, French Wooden Horse with Saddle
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden horse was crafted in France, circa 1900. Beautifully distressed, this svelte colt exhibits a joyous smile and an eye-catching ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Rustic French Wicker Covering Pair of Glass Bottles, c. Mid-20th-C
Located in Valencia, VC
Charming Mid-Century Woven Wicker Covered Wine Bottles from the South of France A delightful pair of handcrafted wine glass bottles, beautifully wrapped in natural woven wicker. Ori...
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects

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Wicker, Glass

Vintage Natural Edge Hand Made Wooden Box
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage hand made natural edge lidded box. Beautifully finished lid opens to reveal a hidden padded storage compartment. Year: 1960s Style: Rustic / Primitive Dimensions: 3.25" t...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Plaster Horse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of rustic elegance to your space with this vintage boho plaster horse. Expertly crafted with intricate details and a weathered finish, this p...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

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...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Softwood

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, ...
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20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Large Majolica Terracotta Dog Terrier Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica terracotta dog Terrier Bavent ( Normandy ) 19 inches Lenght.
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Large Swedish Turned Walnut Dough Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Large Swedish turned walnut dough bowl. Semi-bleached and scrubbed light brown color. Good heavy weight and size. Note: Due to regional changes in humidity and climate during shippi...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Large 19th Century Copper Cauldron / Planter on Wrought Iron Tripod Stand
Located in Madrid, ES
This large size 19th century hand-hammered copper cauldron cook pot with rich chocolate brown patina is paired with a heavy wrought iron tripod. Originally designed to sit directly above the hot coals of a cook fire or fireplace, rich country stews, soups or rice dishes would come to life in this humble cookware. Well-crafted to withstand the punishments of daily use, these rugged items hold great rustic charm, and can easily find functional and decorative uses in a wide variety of interior decor styles. A catchall container for firewood or magazines perhaps, or an interior or exterior planter...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Iron

Antique 19th Century Mexican Codd Neck Glass Soda Bottles, Set of 6
By OTHR
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
This set of 6 rare antique 19th century Mexican codd neck glass soda bottles are an incredibly special and unique rare set to add to your ...
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Late 19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Antiqued Hand Carved Wood Bucket
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection pays homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they ...
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20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Plate “Best Wishes” Toothpick Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming and sentimental, this vintage "Best Wishes" toothpick holder brings a touch of whimsy and Victorian flair to any tabletop or curio display. Crafted from a darkened metal all...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Black Forest Walnut Bird Mantel Clock
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) carved walnut mantel clock with floral design and bird figure with spread wings on top and 2 bird figures below...
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19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Copper and Oak Pitcher, Wine Jug Umbrella Holder 1900 hallway
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Antique French Copper and Oak Pitcher, Wine Jug Umbrella Holder 1900 Beautiful 19th century rustic French oak and copper banded handmade cider pitcher , from Normandy Accessorize your wine cellar , kitchen , dining room or entryway with this antique Water or Wine Jug. This impressive old pitcher...
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of rustic charm to your space with this captivating vintage boho glazed ceramic urn. Featuring an enchanting green glaze, this piece exudes character with its textured su...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through. This 19th-century example re...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Willow

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...
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1930s Portuguese Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine shaped box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rustic tine pine work box of large proportions circa 1850. Shaped and metal bound edges and hinges.  Original handles and paint. Hinges have broken, which could be fixed but presen...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

1950s Japanese Hand-Decorated Ceramic Striped Sake Bottle
Located in London, England
Bold ceramic sake bottle. Hand decorated with the local distillery name and that of the owners family, that would reuse the bottle each time it was needed for a celebration. From ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vintage Boho Distressed Cast Iron Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of antique charm to your indoor or outdoor space with this vintage cast iron urn. Featuring a gracefully fluted silhouette, ornate detailing, and a beautifully aged patin...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Green Majolica Reticulated Basket Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
Green Majolica Reticulated Basket signed Sarreguemines Majolica , circa 1870.  
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1930s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Redwood Sculpture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage lacquered found object sculpture from a solid piece of California Redwood. Inscription fixed to the underside reads "A and B people" "Betty and Bob - Lee and Fred" "Californi...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Round Brown Minimalist Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Decorative Vase
Located in Pasadena, CA
A minimalist, hand-thrown ceramic vase with a warm, unglazed surface that highlights the natural beauty of the clay. Its understated, organic form is perfect for interiors that embra...
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2010s American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

French Faience Blue & White Fish Platter Henriot Quimper, Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Fish Dish Quimper Circa 1900. Wall decoration as well. 9.5 by 4.5 inches.
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

Rustic French 19th Century Pottery Jug with Russet Ground and Yellow Stripes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic French pottery jug from the 19th century, with russet ground and yellow glazed stripes. Created in France during the 19th century, this pottery jug charms us with its genero...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Antique Hammacher Schlemmer & Co NY Solid Oak Toolbox
By Hammacher Schlemmer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Solid Oak Wood Hinged Toolbox Carry Handle Brass label. Hammacher Schlemmer NY patina present unrestored original vintage condition 7 h x 15 w x 9 d See all images provided.
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Swag Tassels - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless character and textural richness to your interiors with this charming set of four vintage tassels. Crafted from durable wrought iron (or similar robust metal),...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Primitive Carved Wood Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century primitive wood bowl with signs of hand carving, a wide flat bottom, and a fantastic patina. Would be perfect for catching the day’s mail, serving bread at yo...
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19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Bow Candlesticks- A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this stunning pair of vintage wrought iron candlesticks, featuring an elegant twisted metal design adorned with charming bow accents. Their patinated finis...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Tall and Heavy Elmwood Mortar Antique Plant Cover Coffee Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Antwerp, BE
A tall and heavy elmwood mortar; 17th or 18th century. Antique Plant Cover Coffee Table Wabisabi. Measures: Diameter 40 cm. Height 46 cm.
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17th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1910s. Made of fruitwood.
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Wood Container On Iron Stand, China circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Wooden bowl/container carved out of single log resting on iron stand. Note the incredible patina of the heavily aged wood. Every nick, crack, old knot hole and signs of distress/wear...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

French 1890s Rustic Painted Tôle Box with Wood Grain Finish and Goldenrod Accent
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted tôle box from the late 19th century, with wood grain patterns and goldenrod accents. Created in France during the last decade of the 19th century, this tôle box feat...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Tôle

Unique Hand Carved Sabino Wood through Bowl Found in Zacatecas, Mexico, ca. 1890
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Beautiful hand carved sabino tray / through bowl found in Zacatecas, Mexico, ca. 1890. Serves wonderfully as a center piece to a table.
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Late 19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine storage box
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 t...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine, Paint

3 Handle Confit Pot
Located in Ventura, CA
This hand-thrown 3-handle confit pot, originating from Grottaglie, Puglia, and dating back to the late 1800s, is a beautiful example of rustic Italian farm...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Partridge Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica partridge tureen signed Caugant, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century French Patinated Concrete Faux Bois Split-Log Planter on Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
Stage your backyard or garden with this large antique outdoor planter. Crafted in France circa 1950 and rectangular in shape, the heavy jardini...
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete, Iron

Antique Chinese 19th Century Rustic Mounted Ox Cart Wooden Wheel on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese 19th century rustic ox cart wooden wheel mounted on a custom made black stand. This handmade Chinese wheel is pierced in its center with a rectangular hole reserved for the axle tree. The wheel showcases a great weathered patina witnessing its long use since the 19th century. This item is mounted on a custom made black stepped wooden base. With its rustic presence and nice proportions, this 19th century Chinese mounted wooden ox cart wheel...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Carved Wood Eagle Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning vintage carved wood eagle is a striking example of handcrafted artistry. With its majestic pose and detailed feather carvings, the eagle stands tall at 15.5 inches, sup...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage English Garden Trug Basket, 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage English Garden Trug Basket, circa 1930's. Traditional Sussex oblong shape, bentwood construction. Trugs were designed to gather flowers and herbs from the garden. Lovely aged...
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1930s English Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Wicker Picnic Hamper Basket
Located in Bradenton, FL
A wicker picnic hamper basket with two wrapped bamboo handles. Decorated on each side with twisted bands of rattan in pink and green, and green woven diamonds reminiscent of Heywood ...
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Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker

French White Terracotta Majolica Rabbit Bavent, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Small French white terracotta Majolica rabbit Bavent, circa 1890. (Normandy). Measures: Length / 8 inches, height / 6 ...
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1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta, Majolica

Large Wabi Sabi Carved Wood Bowl #5
Located in Rīga, LV
Antique rustic carved wooden bowl (#5) with a beautiful patina. Heavy item. Additional information: Origin : Latvia Dimensions: W 99 cm x D 40 cm x H 22.5 cm
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20th Century Latvian Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Wabi Sabi Style Studio Pottery Twin Funnel vase by Vassos Demetriou, 1980s
Located in Skien, NO
Wabi Sabi Style Studio Pottery / Stoneware / Ceramic Twin Funnel Vase Handcrafted by Demetriou Vassos in the 1980s, this unique twin funnel vase features a striking raku glaze, embo...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Antique French Glazed Storage Pot with Handles, 1900
Located in London, England
Antique French storage / preserve pot. Lovely ochre outer glaze, with a honey golden slip. Nicely proportioned with sweet carry handles. France 1900 H 25cm x D 27cm
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Boho Glazed Studio Pottery Jar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infused with earthy elegance and artisan charm, this vintage Boho glazed studio pottery jar is a beautiful testament to handcrafted ceramic art. Featuring a soft neutral base with an...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Late 20th Century Magnifying Glass With Tripod Antler Handle
Located in Cookeville, TN
Gorgeous standing magnifying glass with metal surround and metal antler detail, sitting on a antler horn tripod base. The glass in great condition. Great for the office or on a shelf!
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Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Handmade Oak Dovetailed Farmhouse Dough Bowl Bin Trough Trencher 37"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique rustic wooden dough bowl / trencher. Rectangular in form with slanted sides and hand holds at each corner. Dimensions: 36.5" x 22.5" x 5.5" (Width x Depth x Height)
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Late 19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

19th Century Majolica Begonia Leaf Wilhelm Schiller & Son Vide-Poche
Located in Austin, TX
Small 19th Century Majolica Begonia Leaf signed Wilhelm Schiller & Son Vide-Poche. High quality. 6.3 by 3.6 inches. Wilhelm Schiller began production of porcelain and earthenware in ...
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1880s Czech Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved Driftwood Whale Serving Tray
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming Folk Art hand carved driftwood decorative serving tray in the form of a whale, perfect for your Nantucket, Cape, or Hamptons home! USA, Early 21st century Measures: 26....
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2010s American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Driftwood

Antique Ceremonial Bowl, Chinese, Patinated Brass, Dish, Qing, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ceremonial bowl. A Chinese, patinated brass twin handled dish, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Heavily time-worn to distinction, for great decora...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Floor Candle Stands Trio
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this stunning trio of vintage floor candle stands. Featuring an organic, textured design and a sturdy patinated finish, these candle holders combine rustic...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Spanish Rustic Handcrafted Copper Pitcher, Jug, Container with Handle
Located in Madrid, ES
Hammered, riveted and soldered in 18th century Spain, this copper container was made for common household use, but with its sculptural form, rich color and patina of age it surpasses...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Large 2 Handle Pot with Green Glaze
Located in Ventura, CA
This large 2-handle pot, hand-thrown in Grottaglie, Puglia, dates back to the early-to-mid 1800s. Crafted from ceramic, it was originally used as a domestic confit pot for preserving...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Bronze Elephant Candelabra - handmade
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Elephant Candlestick in cast bronze Combining art and functionality this is a candelabra featuring a bronze sculpture of Africa's iconic wil...
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2010s South African Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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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