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 American Concrete Reclining Deer Sculpture with Iron Antlers and Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American concrete deer sculpture with iron antlers and weathered patina. Born during the first half of the 20th century, this deer sculpture ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete, Iron
Set of 2 Antique French copper candlesticks in Baroque style, 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / set Candlesticks / Copper / Antique / Rustic
Two antique candlestick in copper crafted in France around 1900. The square openwork base is decorated with delicate lea...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
French Majolica Wire Basket Salins circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica wire basket Salins circa 1890.
Grapes and leaves.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Large Antique Wooden Church Candle Holder, France, 1850s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850s / Antique / Large wooden church candle holder / Original patina / rustic
An antique turned wooden church candle holder from France, dat...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
Post-Modern Italian Pair Sculptural Ceramic Dark Wine Vases with Grapevine Decor
Located in New York, NY
This early 21st-century Northern Italian ceramic pair of organic sculptural vases, entirely handcrafted in Italy, presents an unusual post-modern style, the asymmetrical shape makes ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Faux Bois Honey Pot Vase Urn 1980s
Located in Melbourne, AU
A rustic bark pattern or ‘faux bois’ handcrafted coil pot. Unsigned and the period unclear, but I would say 1980s.
This substantial pot gives crunchy textur...
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Ethnic Tribal Trophy Skull Replica in Resin, Feathers & Shells – Irian Jaya Styl
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This handcrafted tribal trophy skull replica from Irian Jaya, Papua New Guinea, is a striking piece of ethnic decor that reflects the ancestral warrior traditions of the Papuan tribe...
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Resin, Feathers
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
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pate Tureen circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
Antique Perforated Terracotta Urn, Hungary, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Perforated terracotta urn with handles and modest hand-painted details banding around the top of the piece.
The use of this urn as utilitarian object is well-reflected in its prese...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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 and large lizard searching through mossy tuft, signed Jose Alves Cunha (Caldas da Rainha) with snake, wo...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Tramp Art Photo Frame Rustic Style 19th Century, Austria circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Decorative Tramp Art photo frame from the period in Austria around 1880. Elaborately hand carved out of bass wood this rustic photo frame comes w...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Softwood
19th Century English Majolica Bear Pitcher
Located in Austin, TX
English Majolica figural bear pitcher with spoon handle circa 1890.
Category
1890s English Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Birds Cache Pot Jerome Massier Fils, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica birds cache pot signed Jerome Massier Fils, Circa 1900.
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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 Early 20th Century American Rustic Twig Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
An antique American rustic hand-made twig basket. The basket would be charming as a decorative or functional piece. It could be used to store jars of jam in the kitchen, toiletries i...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
Vintage Green Painted Wooden Swan with Carved Curved Neck
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage carved wooden swan distinguished by its gracefully curved neck and stylized form. The bird’s elongated body and arched neck are rendered with sculptural simplicity, giving ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
French Faience Quimper Candelstick Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Quimper Candelstick Circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
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
Mid-20th Century Handcrafted Turkish Earthenware Vessel with Rich Earth Tones
Located in London, GB
Celebrate the artistry of Anatolian pottery with this Rich Earth Turkish Heritage Vessel, a captivating piece from the 20th century. Once used as a functional storage jar for grains ...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
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
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
19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra
Located in Austin, TX
Large Portuguese Palissy tobacco jar attributed to Manuel Mafra.
This tobacco jar is decorated in high relief of a frog, large butterflies, bugs, shells, a snake, a crocodile, on the lid a large shell with a lizard on the top, a butterfly and a bug.
Very rich decoration all-over the pot.
Reference / Page 38 " Portuguese Palissy Ware...
Category
1890s Portuguese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Antique French early 17th century haute epoque copper candlestick
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 17th century / candlestick / copper / Antique / Rustic
Antique copper candle holder from the haute epoque period. Hand crafted ...
Category
17th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
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
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
Early 20th Century Gathering Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century oak splint gathering basket with a large wood handle and plenty of room for holding berries, vegetables, or any myriad of floral. Today it's perfect for hanging on...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Dough Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French hand carved walnut dough bowl. This handsome French naive hand carved rustic bowl is from the Provence region of France.
Beautiful desirable distressed finish!
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
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
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
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
Late 19th Century Two Handled Antique Portuguese Stoneware Jug
Located in CA, CA
A double handled antique Portuguese stoneware jug. Late 19th century. The jug has one flattened side for it to be stored on its laying down. Jugs such as these were used throughout I...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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
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
$581 Sale Price
67% Off
Sunbaked Double-Handled Terracotta Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Vessel
Located in London, GB
Hand-thrown from rich, sunbaked clay, this early 20th-century Mediterranean jar embodies the quiet beauty of traditional rural craftsmanship. Once used to store olive oil or grains, ...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Tall Red Terracotta Storage Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Vessel
Located in London, GB
A striking early 20th-century Mediterranean storage jar, hand-thrown from red terracotta clay and fired to reveal its natural tonal shifts of rose, umber, and smoke-grey. Its tall, n...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
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
Swedish rustic 19th century pine woven basket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish rustic 19th century pine woven basket circa 1890.
Here we have a traditional basket using cross woven strops of pine, with solid pine outer strips and rim. Ideal for use as...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
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
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
Vintage Boho Horn Trio Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This unique vintage horn trio vase is a remarkable example of rustic, bohemian design with a sculptural edge. Crafted from authentic polished horn, this curio features three conjoine...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
19th Century Spanish Pottery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Spanish pottery jar is a beautiful example of rustic Mediterranean craftsmanship. Handcrafted from terracotta, the jar features a warm ochre glaze on the upper port...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Japanese Burl Wood Dai
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 19th century Japanese Wabi Sabi burl wood dai with a perfect circular recessed tray, once used to display an object of beauty, but perfect today for catching your keys ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Burl
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
Large Carved Wood Wall Mounted Tiger Head
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The large scale fierce tiger head is carved of fine reddish brown wood and is shown turning and growling with jaws open revealing his sharp and lethal fangs. The ruff is finely carve...
Category
20th Century Unknown Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large 19th Century Burl Walnut Bowl with Iron Repairs and Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A substantial 19th-century carved burl walnut bowl with a powerful rustic presence, generous proportions, and layered history. Measuring approximately 29.75 inches wide, 25.5 inches deep, and 7 inches high, this oval vessel was hewn from a single piece of dense walnut and bears the textured marks of time and repeated use.
The surface is worn smooth from handling, yet still retains areas of rugged character—tool marks, subtle variations in tone, and a visible patched repair in hammered iron on one side. A second repair is visible underneath, where iron straps were applied across an old split—evidence of the piece’s practical value and the care taken to preserve it. Flat-handled grips at either end are integrated into the carved form, enhancing functionality without interrupting the clean silhouette.
Ideal as a dramatic centerpiece or sculptural accent on a farmhouse table or console, this antique bowl...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. Well used with a lovely patina and still with it's original dark blue paint, though worn in ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bentwood
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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