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 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....
Category
2010s American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Driftwood
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
$2,157 Sale Price
40% Off
Massive Burl Wood Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
Behold the best burl wood bowl you've ever seen, a magnificent testament to the passage of time and the artistry of nature. This remarkable piece boasts a patina that only decades, p...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Burl
$9,500
Antique Swedish Bent Wooden Tine Box, or "Svepask" genuine Scandinavian folkart.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A beautifully rare Scandinavian antique bent wooden box known as a "Svepask" from Sweden, one can tell that this object has been used a lot, due to the beautiful faded blue color. Th...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Small French Majolica Cache Pots circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Small French Majolica Cache Pots circa 1890.
Flower on a sand background.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage American Pottery Pair of Terracotta Vases
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Pottery Pair of Terracotta Vases
Late 20th Century
A striking pair of large terracotta vases, each with a robust bulbous body rising from a slightly flared foot to a double...
Category
Early 2000s Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of 19th C. Hand-Carved Wood Fragments from India
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th century Hindu temple fragments. This pair of antique fragments were elements of a section of hand-carved wood frieze, within a...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$975 / set
Large Rustic Wicker Basket
Located in Stockton, NJ
A large vintage rustic wicker basket with lid. Original white painted finish with excellent patina.
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
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...
Category
1930s English Vintage 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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Large Natural Teak Driftwood Bowl Centerpiece Basket Planter Jardiniere 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
Reclaimed Teak wood bowl or planter. Pieced together from driftwood with a beautiful shape and form.
Dimensions:
24" x 24" x 11"h
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$468 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Rustic Wicker or Rattan Plant Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Mid Century Wicker or Rattan Plant Stand. Elevate your home decor with this beautifully crafted piece perfect for adding a touch of rustic charm to any space.
H: 30cm
W: 52 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century British Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This unique studio pottery bowl, signed and dated "W. Wicks '03," is a compelling example of contemporary artisan ceramics that embraces a rustic, Wabi-Sabi aesthetic. The hand-throw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Group of Four Pottery Vessels
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A humble and natural group of four Pottery vessels for the shelf or table. The group includes a lidded storage jar with ill fitting and chipped lid, a piece commonly referred to as a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Vintage Boho Monumental Cast Concrete Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This grand, single planter offers substantial presence and timeless elegance, designed to evoke the enduring charm of classical European garden architecture. Expertly crafted from ro...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
Small Terracotta Pignata Pot
Located in Ventura, CA
Small Terracotta Pignata Pot
The Small Terracotta Pignata Pot is a hand-thrown ceramic piece dating back to the early 1900s, crafted in the charming towns of Cutrofiano and Lucugnan...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Small French Majolica Cache Pot Onnaing, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica cache pot attributed to Onnaing, circa 1890.
Decorated with butterfly,insect and leaves.
Measure : H / 2.7".
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century Mexican Hand Carved Sabino Wood Bowl with vintage native repair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique late 19th Century Mexican rustic wood bowl, carved from a single block of wood with a wonderful aged patina and native vintage tin repairs.
Collected in Sonora, Mexico in t...
Category
Late 19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
Hand-carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Hand-carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1900. This authentic bowl is crafted from solid fruitwood and has a warm, weathered appearance. Perfect as a decorative piece or as a generous...
Category
Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Hand-carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Hand-carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1900. This authentic bowl is crafted from solid fruitwood and has a warm, weathered appearance. Perfect as a decorative piece or as a generous...
Category
Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
20th Century Handcrafted Rustic Ceramic Turkish Earthenware Storage Jar
Located in London, GB
Bring warmth and history into your home with this Honey-Toned Turkish Clay Storage Jar, a 20th-century masterpiece from Anatolia, renowned for its rich pottery traditions. Once a fun...
Category
1940s Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Faux Kudu African Antler Horn Sculpture on Stand Taxidermy Lodge Decor 30"
Located in Dayton, OH
Faux Kudu horn over plinth base. Features realistic patina and modern styling.
Dimensions:
6.5" x 6.5" x 29.75"h
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Composition
$208 Sale Price
20% Off
Red Apple Ceramic Spice Jars, Set of 6
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of six ceramic spice jars or canisters. Hand painted with red apples in front with small branches on the back. Lids are also decorated with red apples ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$195 / set
Antique English Marble Mortar Bowl – Hand-Carved Kitchen & Apothecary Vessel
Located in London, GB
Antique English Marble Mortar Bowl – Hand-Carved Kitchen & Apothecary Vessel
This exquisite antique English marble mortar bowl is a captivating testament to the rich history and cra...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Marble
Bactrian Sandstone Idol – Symbolic Protohistoric Art from Ancient Bactria
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This sandstone Bactrian idol is a handcrafted reproduction inspired by ancient votive statues from the region of Bactria, in present-day Afghanistan. Car...
Category
2010s Afghan Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Jean Juhlin (Am. B. 1931) Stoneware Signed Sculpture 1985
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stoneware sculpture depicting a reclining Indian female figure. The barefoot woman attired in a shawl with an intricate pierced design. The female is in reclining position with her a...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Mexican Demijohn Rustic Clay Mezcal Vessel Bottle Pottery Oaxaca Folk Art
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This rustic mezcal bottle is a replica of an antique bottle or demijohn which was used to store mezcal, drunken during folk theaters in Oaxaca, Mexico. The bottle is done with cerami...
Category
2010s Mexican Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Clay
Vintage Boho Turned Wood Salad Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your dining experience with this vintage boho turned wood salad bowl. Beautifully handcrafted, it features a smooth, rounded design that highlights the natural warmth and cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Rustic Folk Art Horse and Ox from Nativity Scene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Guatemalan carved wooden nativity animals, depicting a recumbent horse and ox. Both figures retain traces of their original polychrome - the horse in mottled cre...
Category
19th Century Guatemalan Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Modern Mexican Rustic Clay Vessel Bottle Pottery Made in Oaxaca Stripes Folk Art
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This natural color ceramic piece is a faithful copy of an old blown glass bottle, used as a container for wine, mezcal or schnapps. Omar designs this piece highlighting its imperfect...
Category
2010s Mexican Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, 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.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Midcentury Handmade Terra Cotta Squirrel Figurine
Located in Stamford, CT
Midcentury handmade terra cotta squirrel figurine.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
José De Creeft Female Totem Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
José De Creeft (1884-1982) Female Totem wood carving sculpture
Provenance / Acquisition:
Property from the important collection of the late Robert Gingold (1944-2017)
Highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas had the pleasure of presenting numerous items from the world renowned Art Deco collection of Robert Gingold in their May Design Auction catalog, May 25th, 2017.
The current owner acquired this remarkable example from Shultz Auctioneers, Clearance, New York, from consigner Kenneth Dukoff collection, an important Buffalo, New York antiques...
Category
Mid-20th Century American 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
20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
$3,400
Near Pair of Gustavian Style Pewter Candlesticks, English, C.1800
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Nice near pair of Georgian round base candlesticks. One is slightly taller
English pewter. Probably London maker.
Good condition.
The measurement given relates to the taller one.
Category
Early 1800s English Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket becomes a truly beautiful statement. The artisan’s mastery is evident in thi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Willow, Fabric, Wood
French Majolica Hunt Cache Pot Onnaing, circa 1880
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century square Majolica hunt jardinière signed Onnaing.
Rare gray background.
The planter is decorated with a deer head on the front, oak leaves and acorns, hunting symbols ( ga...
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Antique Handcrafted Earthenware Amphora Vase with Looped Handles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This remarkable antique amphora embodies the enduring artistry of traditional pottery, offering not just a vessel, but a tangible connection to the rhythms of ancient life. Hand-shap...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century Majolica Box Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica Box Choisy Le Roi with a floral and leaves decor.
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Antique 19th Century Italian Yellow Drip Confit Pot
Located in Pearland, TX
An authentic 19th-Century Italian confit pot or jar, rare with a yellow drip. This pot is full of character, hand crafted and painted with two charming handles, known as 'ears.' Thes...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
1940s Distressed Molcajete Rustic Mexican Stone Bowl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Rustic Vintage Kitchen Molcajete Mexican Stone Bowl
Chef's grinding dish
Preowned original unrestored distressed condition.
Hole in center.
2.75 h x 7.75...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Large early 20th century woven basket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large early 20th century woven basket circa 1910.
Scandinavian woven pine basket with a softwood frame. Ideal for use as a light use log bin, or for storing those shoes in the cloa...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane, Pine
Rustic Handcrafted Studio Pottery Vase with Aged Patina
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite, handcrafted studio pottery vase radiates a rustic charm born from both skilled artistry and the gentle passage of time. Its naturally aged patina, with soft matte ton...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Artisanal Tree Trunk Planter, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Artisanal tree trunk planter or basket in cork, meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans and echoing the era's dedication to craftsmanship. Embrace t...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Cork
19th century stoneware salt glazed flagons stamped H & RR
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
19th century stoneware salt glazed flagons. Its unique design make it an eye-catching centerpiece for your living room, dining area, or office. Ideal for displaying fresh flowers or ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Woven Brass Egg Baskets, Set of 2
Located in Round Top, TX
Beautifully handwoven brass bowls; heavyweight with aesthetically pleasing pattern resultant from the weaving process.
Charming, and both artisan-crafted with beautiful craftsmanshi...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$250 / set
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Lidded Jar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This distinctive lidded jar is a testament to the dynamic glazes and tactile beauty of Mid-Century studio ceramics. Hand-thrown, the cylindrical stoneware body features a complex, bu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Large 19th Century Cottagecore Rustic Hand Decorated Papier Mache Dresser Box
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Rustic Cottagecore theme rooster, robins and wildflowers papier mache and wood moire lined large English dresser box
19th Century
The shaped papier mache top depicts an arr...
Category
19th Century English Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paper
Primitive Rustic Basket, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Primitive rustic laundry basket handcrafted in 19th century France, a captivating decorative piece in any home or a unique pot for your plants. Its authentic, weathered patina tells ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Willow
Catskill Mountains Wood Catchall
Located in New York, NY
A 'Catskill Mountains' wood catch-all piece, circa mid-20th century, USA. Piece is hand carved of raw wood, varnished, with horseshoe design and met...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century French Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing 17th century hand forged iron candleholder. A wonderful example of primitive folk art. A perfect balance between utility and aesthetics.
France, Spain, 17th century. Weathe...
Category
17th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$586 Sale Price
50% Off
Rare 19th Century Majolica Hen Vase, Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica hen vase Delphin Massier signed Vallauris, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
1970s Two Toned Woven Rattan Wastebasket
Located in Cordova, SC
Two toned wicker rattan woven basket that has the original plastic lining. Can be used as a wastebasket or to hold a potted plant or even to use for storage. The weaving is in great ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
$159 Sale Price
20% Off
Majolica Wire Basket with Leaves Villeroy & Boch, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Majolica wire basket with leaves Villeroy & Boch, Circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wire
Pair of 2 French antique candlesticks in bronze, ca. 1890
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A set of two elegant copper candlesticks with square bases. Crafted in France around 1900.
This beautiful set with classic design seamlessly blends with both modern and traditional...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
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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