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
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
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
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine, Paint
Vintage Driftwood Root Slice Heavy Slab Sculpture on Stand 28"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large slice of natural wood with live edge mounted on a wood and iron base featuring the formed shape of a five pointed star in the center.
Dimensions:
18" x 8" x 28" (Width x Depth...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$770 Sale Price
30% Off
Smoothly Aged Terracotta Water Jar in Ethnic Java Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ancient water jar from Java, originally used for storing foodstuffs or drinking water. This large ethnic terracotta pot features an authentic patina with natural aging, highlighting ...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Italy Late 20th Century Carved Wooden Elephant
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an amazing piece born by the fine craftmenships of the Sardinian artisan of the beautiful island of Sardinia, Italy.
The elephant has a dynamic movement that depict the figur...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This appealing vintage bowl is an excellent example of mid-century studio pottery, characterized by its contrasting materials and bold glaze application. The piece features a wide, g...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
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
Large Hand Carved Heron Bird Sculpture Statue Wildlife Scene 62"
Located in Dayton, OH
Hand Carved heron wildlife scene. The tree features three herons towards the base stretching upwards towards foliate. Beautifully designed with rustic patina
Dimensions:
61.5" ...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
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
Large antique glazed brown ceramic pot, Belgium, 1800
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1800s / antique / ceramics / pot / brown glazed A Belgian Ceramic Pot from the 1800s, a timeless piece that combines elegance and functionality. This large brown pot with...
Category
18th Century Belgian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
White Wicker Bicycle Plant Stand
Located in Bradenton, FL
A small white wicker plant stand in the shape of a bicycle. A round plant holder is positioned where the seat would be. Three wheels are decor...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Resin And Bronze Wall Mounted Moose Skull
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large, impressive and very decorative reproduction Moose Skull with Antlers in Bronze and Resin. Very well made with good weight and a convincing finish replicating bronze patina on the Antlers as on the Skull. A fine patinated bronze skull mounted with wide resin antlers...
Category
20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
Hand Carved Rustic Trompe l'Oeil Faux Bois Log Planter
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous hand carved rustic Trompe L'oeil faux bois log-form planter
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 10.5"W x 9"D x 11.75"H.
Very good original vintage condition. Minor surfac...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Ram Horns on Black Marble Stands, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of ram's horns mounted on black marble bases
USA, Late 20th Century
Each measures: 17"W x 4.75"D x 11"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,195 / set
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Lemon Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your home with Mediterranean charm with this delightful Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Lemon Urn. This exquisite piece showcases the vibrant and classic artistry of Italian ce...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Swedish Bent Wooden Tine Box, or "Svepask" genuine Scandinavian folkart.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A lovely Scandinavian antique bent wooden box known as a "Svepask" from Sweden. Well used, with a lovely rich wooden patina. This object is from the early 1900s and derives from a re...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bentwood
Small French Majolica Flower Dish Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica dish reticulated leaf, Circa 1890.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 18th Century Embossed Copper Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th Century Embossed Copper Sconces. Two candles each, sunflower design. Nice vintage condition.
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
$2,995 / set
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
Set of Seven Coquillage Oysters Baskets in Iron Wire
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Seven Vintage Metal Wire Coquillage baskets, France, 1960s.
Traditional metal baskets used by french oyster farmers at low tide for harvest.
Very good vintage condition and...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved Driftwood Whale Sculpture or Door Stop
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming Folk Art hand carved driftwood door stop or sculpture in the form of a whale, perfect for your Nantucket, Cape, or Hamptons home!
USA, Early 20th century
Measuers: ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Driftwood
Chiseled Wabi Sabi Wood Tray, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Rich with character and spirit, this rustic tray from Yunnan province was hewn from a solid block of wood to an asymmetrical shape with wabi-sabi appeal. Ideal as a platter or catch-...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
19th century Scandinavian rustic pine cutlery box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Scandinavian rustic pine cutlery box circa 1880.
Good quality item which we have labelled a cutlery box, but could quite easily have been a tool box.
Shaped handle for...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine, Paint
Early Terracotta Bust of Young Boy
Located in Peekskill, NY
An enchanting antique bust statue of a young boy dating from the early 1900s. I am guessing on the date but it may be much earlier. The figure has ...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Carved Circular Wall Clock by Wilbur V. Wigans Jewelers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Deep carved and ribbed mahogany surround with a hinged door. The white painted dial with black Roman numerals and an inner carved and gilt surround band.
The clock is being sold as...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Goose-Shaped Rattan Basket
Located in Bradenton, FL
A woven rattan basket shaped like a goose. A long neck curves around and turns back to face long raised feathers. A beak is formed from where the rattan joins into a single piece, and lighter bands decorated the neck and body. Inside are strands of rainbow-colored rattan.
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
Woven Rattan Picnic Hamper Basket
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large wicker woven rattan picnic hamper basket, with a plaid cloth lining and two handles. Two open weave bands decorate the sides allowing the pattern...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
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
$590 Sale Price
50% Off
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
Contemporary Rustic Modern Organic Form Small Olive Wood Basket
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Rustic Modern basket made of olive wood carved in an organic basket form with an incorporated handle.
Category
20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Olive
Contemporary Rustic Modern Organic Form Small Olive Wood Basket
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Rustic Modern basket made of olive wood carved in an organic basket form with an incorporated handle.
Category
20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Olive
Contemporary Rustic Organically Shaped Olive Wood Basket
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Rustic organically-shaped carved olive wood basket with handle.
Category
20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Olive
Contemporary Rustic Modern Organic Form Wooden Basket
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Rustic Modern basket made of olive wood carved in an organic basket form with a Y-shaped handle.
Category
20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Olive
Contemporary Rustic Modern Organic Form Olive Wood Basket
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Rustic Modern basket made of olive wood carved in an organic basket form with a Y-shaped handle.
Category
20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Olive
Rustic Adirondack Pine Cone Basket
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Adirondack-style (1940s) oval picnic basket covered with large pine cones and a bamboo hoop handle.
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Contemporary Rustic Organically Shaped Olive Wood Basket with Handle
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Rustic organically-shaped carved olive wood basket with handle.
Category
20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Olive
Rustic Adirondack Style Hinged Wooden Box
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Adirondack style burled wooden hinged box.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Burl
Rustic Antler Inkwell Stand with Glass and Metal Pen Holder
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic desk object / inkwell holder made of a deer antler mounted on a metal armature with bullet casings along the sides creating a compartment for a square inkwell adjoining a blue...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Antler
Contemporary Adirondack Style Twig and Glass Candle Holder
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Adirondack-style rustic footed candle holder with twig exterior and glass inset. (Similar Piece: 063302)
Category
20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Rustic Continental Style Faux Antler and Brass Table Clock
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Continenetal-style table clock with a resin faux antler stand suspending a brass cased black and beige enamel-faced clock from a small chain.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Antler
Contemporary Adirondack Style Glass and Twig Candle Holder
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Adirondack-style rustic footed candle holder with twig exterior and glass inset. (Similar Piece: 063301)
Category
20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
American Country Brass Candlestick
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style (20th Century) round brass candlestick with handle
Category
20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
$150 Sale Price / set
40% Off
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
Pair of French Majolica Rooster & Hen Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Majolica Rooster & Hen attributed to George Dreyfus Circa 1890.
Hen : H / 8" ,5.5" by 3"
Rooster : H / 10" , 5.5" by 3"
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
$2,500 / set
Antique brewery beer jug "pear jug" Bavaria/Austria mid 18th century pewter lid
Located in Landshut, BY
traditional antique beer jug "Birnenkrug" translated: pear jug
Bavaria or Austria middle of 18th century with a pewter lid
Ø mouth: 7cm ~ Ø max 14cm ~ weight: 1149grs
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
$362 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl Filmont Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl signed Filmont Bavent Normandy.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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
Green Majolica Reticulated Basket Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
Green Majolica Reticulated Basket signed Sarreguemines Majolica , circa 1870.
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
$409 Sale Price
30% Off
Rustic Indian 19th Century Wooden Box with Iron Details and Incised Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian rustic wooden box from the 19th century, with nicely weathered appearance, iron details and incised motifs. Created in India during the 1...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
French Majolica Fish Jardinière Onnaing, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Inspired by the Japonism movement this French Majolica large jardinière is signed Onnaing, circa 1890.
This handled jardinière is decorated with fishes in the water surrounded by se...
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Guatemalan Glazed Cooking Pot w/Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A larger-sized Guatemalan clay pot with beautiful glazed finish. This vintage cooking vessel has been made of clay, has a rounded-shape with flattened bottom and recessed top hole with rounded lip. The pot has four handles about its perimeter. This pot is perfectly-imperfect, with a nice texture, some minor chipping to the handles, and areas of old black patina from cooking over a fire; a lovely show of history of prior use/age. This Guatemala ceramic...
Category
20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Massive Glazed Terracotta Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
A massive vintage Mexican glazed terracotta bowl with two applied handles and a beautiful drip glazed pattern on the interior. The exterior is u...
Category
20th Century Mexican Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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
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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