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
Wicker Green Splint Basket
Located in New York, NY
A wicker green splint basket with handles, circa mid-20th century. Dimensions: 9.5" Depth x 14.5" Width x 7.75" Height.
For French porcelain cow creame...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
$300 Sale Price
29% Off
19th Century Cast Iron Cauldron or Kettle, Continental circa 1830
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The seamed body of bellied form encircled by two bands of raised mouldings, rising to a flaring rim and retaining its original swing handle, the underside showing casting / foundry m...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$780 Sale Price
20% Off
French Faience Vase HB Quimper, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience vase signed HB Quimper Circa 1900.
Decorated with flowers, a farmer from Brittany and Brittany symbol.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
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
French Faience Wall Pocket Anchor Desvres Fourmaintraux, Circa 1890
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Wall Pocket Anchor signed FF Desvres Fourmaintraux, Circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Oversize French Majolica Palissy Fishs Jardiniere, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Oversize French Majolica Palissy fishes jardiniere Circa 1880.
Attributed to Thomas Sergent.
Very rare model, trompe l'oeil wood crate with f...
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French antique Candlestick in bronze, 16th century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 16th century / candlestick / bronze / Antique / Rustic
An antique bronze candlestick on an octagonal baseand with curved stem in different patterns. Crafted in the 16th ce...
Category
16th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Woven Grapevine Country Farmhouse Harvest Gathering Basket 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage woven grape vine harvest / market / shopping basket. Rustic country / farmhouse design with braided top edge and twisted handle.
Dimensions:
21.5" x 19" x 22.5" (Width...
Category
20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Reed
$188 Sale Price
20% Off
A Pair Vintage Black Forest Candle Holders with Wooden Base and Spout
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Pair Vintage Black Forest Candle Holders with Wooden Base and Spout, Germany ca. 1930s
The pair of Black Forest candle holders consists of a wooden turned base and spouts. Each ma...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Antler, Wood
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 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
18th-19th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful 18th-19th century hand forged iron candleholder. A wonderful example of primitive folk art. A perfect balance between utility and aesthetics.
Southern France, Spain, 18th...
Category
18th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Antique Decorative Charger, Indian, Brass, Dished Plate, Engraved, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative charger. An Indian, brass decagon dished plate with fine engraved detail, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Fascinating foliate form wit...
Category
1880s Indian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Rustic Ox Cart Wooden Wheel from Thailand, Mounted on Black Painted Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic Thai 19th century ox cart wooden wheel mounted on a custom made black wooden Stand. Born in Thailand during the 19th century, this handmade wheel is pierced in its raised center with a hole reserved for the axle tree. The wheel showcases a nicely weathered patina witnessing its long use since the 19th century. This item is mounted on a custom made black painted stepped base. With its rustic appearance and large proportions, this 19th century Thai mounted wooden ox cart wheel...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
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
Pair of French Faience Wall Pocket Henriot Quimper
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Faience wall pocket signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1900.
Hand painted with a couple of bretons and flowers.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
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 ...
Category
1880s Czech Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
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)
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Early 20th Century American Splint Oak Buttocks Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful American splint oak gathering basket with woven twig handle. The charming basket has a tight weave and would be charming as a decorative or functional piece.
USA, Early ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Rustic Black Forest Walnut Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) walnut wall mounted thermometer/ barometer with strap-work cartouche hung with an elaborate carved hunting trophy.
Category
19th Century German Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Chinese Woven Reed Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A mid-20th century Chinese woven reed gathering basket with a thick bentwood handle attached to a thick heavy band with woven reed lacing.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Reed
Antique Italian Earthenware Vessel on Iron Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique Italian vessel on iron stand. Terra cotta earthenware with a matte white finish. Heavily textured surface with rich patina. This vessel has been...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Antique Indian Teak wood Large Container with Rustic Carving and Spoon
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
Small Majolica Dog in a Kennel Pin Tray
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica Dog in a Kennel Pin Tray.
5 by 3.8 inches.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
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 Early 20th Century American Rustic Twig Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
An antique American rustic hand-made twig basket. The charming basket would be charming as a decorative or functional piece.
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 17"W x 17"D x 17"H
V...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
French Tole Handled Tray with Flowers, Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French tole handled tray with flowers circa 1930.
Reticulated border. A little hole on the metal.
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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
19th Century Majolica Box Books Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th Century Majolica Box Books Choisy Le Roi.
H / 6.8 inches
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890.
Category
1890s Belgian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Early 20th Century Spanish Sculptural Metal Door Knocker – Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th Century Spanish Sculptural Metal Door Knocker – Circa 1940
Add a touch of historical charm to your collection with this exquisite early 20th-century Spanish sculptural me...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$580 Sale Price
67% Off
Antique Early 20th Century American Splint Oak Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
An antique American splint oak gathering basket. The charming basket has a tight weave and would be charming as a decorative or functional piece.
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
French Majolica Jardinière with Flowers Onnaing, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica jardinière with flowers signed Onnaing, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Indian Wooden Water Bucket with Iron Handle and Dark Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An evocative antique Indian wooden water bucket, handcrafted from dark-stained timber and bound with iron bands. The bucket’s cylindrical form is composed of vertical staves joined b...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, early 1900s. The bowl is made of fruitwood.
In good condition. As with all vintage items there will be signs of wear and tear from use over the years.
Category
Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1920s. Made of fruitwood.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Small Majolica Goose Tureen Pate Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica Goose Tureen Pate Tureen circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 18th Century Sawankhalok ceramic Shipwreck Jar, Thailand
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a pair of Sawankhalok ceramic jars, sourced from a Shipwreck off the Coast of the Indonesian Island of Batam. Batam was one of the most substantial and influen...
Category
17th Century Thai Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$1,120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rustic Pine Candlestick Holders - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of rustic turned candlestick holders in pine. Beautifully grained, the simple curves show spots and stripes in the wood. Tops are inset with brass capitals. Dimensions per can...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
$175 / set
19th Century French Dough Bowl
Located in High Point, NC
19th century fruitwood dough bowl from France. The bowl has been hand carved out of a solid piece of fruitwood and would be an excellent addition to any table or kitchen island.
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Ancient Cart Wheel with Rustic Character and Time-Worn Appearance
Located in Yonkers, NY
This large ancient wooden cart wheel exudes great rustic character, captivating our attention with its authentic patina and time-worn appearance. The...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Majolica Terracotta Hen and Chicks Bavent, circa 1920
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Large terracotta hen and his two chicks from Normandy, circa 1920.
Country style.
Measure: Hen / 13.8" height, 19" length on 7".
Chicks / 4.5", 5.5" on 3".
Category
1920s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Set of Three Decorative Stone Fish with Natural Patina
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This set of three decorative stone fish is a unique handcrafted piece from Indonesia, where fish are revered as divine symbols of luck and gratitude. Weathered with time, the sculptures display a natural patina that enhances the raw texture of the stone. Their aged surface gives each fish a rare authenticity and a striking presence, impossible to reproduce industrially.
Mounted on black metal stands, these decorative fish are stable and easy to display on a sideboard, console, or showcase. Perfect for ethnic, wabi-sabi, or bohemian chic interiors, they add character and symbolism to any curated space. This set of stone fish sculptures...
Category
20th Century Yemeni Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
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
Mid-20th Century Chinese Woven Reed Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A mid-20th century Chinese woven reed basket with a rolled banded top wrapped in flat reeds.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Reed
Small French Majolica Cache Pot Onnaing, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica cache pot Onnaing, circa 1890.
Decorated with leaves.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Antique Metal Hinged Wood Box Distressed Transport Chest
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Wood Covered Box Hinged Latched
Distressed Keyhole Lock transport chest
6.5 h x 10 d x 28.75
Original unrestored condition. No key included.
Refer to images.
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Oak pediment with hand-carved oak leaves around a wreath, France ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / sculpture/pediment / oak / Antique / Rustic
A beautiful Antique oak pediment with openwork oak leaves around a central wreath. H...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
French Faience Pate Tureen with Rabbits, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience pate tureen with rabbits Circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unusual Majolica Rooster Frame George Dreyfus, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual Majolica rooster frame George Dreyfus Circa 1890.
Made for advertising.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
American Rustic Adirondack Grandfather Clock
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Adirondack Tramp Art (19th Century) grandfather clock with arched pediment over relief carved figures & scrolling designs (Not working)
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Maple, Wood
Early 20th century adzed food vessel
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century adzed food vessel circa 1900.
Here we have a rustic made food vessel, usually made for feeding animals in eastern europe. Hand carved from a solid tree trunk usi...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Aged Terracotta Jar – Javanese Ethnic Style – Size XXL
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large aged terracotta jar, in traditional Javanese ethnic style, sold individually. This ancient coin, coming from the island of Java in Indonesia, was once used to store food or dri...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Set of 2 Terracotta Jars Aged – Javanese Ethnic Style – Size XXL
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 2 very large terracotta jars, aged, traditional Javanese ethnic style. Originally from Java (Indonesia), these ancient coins were once used for storing food or drinking water....
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
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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