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 the 1903 Thomas Lee Adirondack chair.
Rustic design is perhaps mostly about texture and humble materials: hand-hewn 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 furniture helps bring the beauty of the outdoors inside. As you can see on 1stDibs, rustic wares offer no end of inspiration.
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Style: Rustic
Spanish Rustic Iron Cauldron Pot or Vessel with Rusty Original Patina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Primitive Rustic Iron Cauldron from the northern part of Spain, 1920s
Made in molded cast iron, originally used for cooking.
This iron vessel is heavily constructed, it is strong ...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Vintage Wood & Bone Inlay Dome Top Jewelry Casket Treasure Chest Trinket Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century jewlery casket or trinket box. Beautifully designed in the form of a dome top trunk with exotic wood and striped bone inlay. Feat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Large Wooden Bowl
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century large wooden bowl circa 1900.
Here we offer a large wooden bowl which would have been used to feed livestock in eastern europe ...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Beech
Antique Early 20th Century Small Woven Grain Basket from the Philippines
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique early 20th century small woven carrying grain basket from the Philippines with wooden base. Charming our eyes with its nicely rustic appearance, this woven basket reminds ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
French Majolica Palissy Jardinière with Grapes Thomas Sergent, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica Palissy jardinière with grapes Thomas Sergent, circa 1880.
Shaped as a wood box.
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century French Copper Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French copper pot with riveted double handles. Beautiful warm patina. Seam along the bottom. Several stamped maker's marks, including...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
19th Century Flax Thresher on Custom Wall Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
A rustic yet sophisticated 19th century Bulgarian flax thresher comprised of two curved wood panels covered in hundreds of flint blades and mou...
Category
19th Century Bulgarian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
19th Century Antique Religious Metal Candelstick
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
19th century Antique religious metal candlestick.
By unknown manufacturer, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and ...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Antique Cabin Decor Antler Candlestick, Black Forest ca. 1890s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A rustic candle holder, made of antlers from the deer decorated with wild boar tusks. The spout is made of turned antler pieces. It is executed in Germany, Black Forest circa 1890. A...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Antler
Chinese Studded Stone Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This stone mortar from the early 20th century was once used in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, rice, and other foods. Hand-carved from a solid block of limestone, the mortar has a rounded body with a square base and a flattened rim. A studded border patterns the top rim and raised elements at each corner add intrigue to the otherwise simple design. With minimalist appeal and natural textures, the mortar is fantastic as a decorative vessel or a tabletop planter...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
19th Century Mexican Hand Carved Sabino Wood Bowl
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.
Collected in Sonora, Mexico in ...
Category
Late 19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Brass Milk Can
Located in Pasadena, TX
23? antique brass milk can
Charming antique milk can as from Europe. Container has a top handle and hinged lid. Richly patinated finish throu...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Majolica Terracotta Dog Terrier Bavent
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica terracotta dog Terrier Bavent ( Normandy )
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Pair Of French Faience Cache Pots Desvres
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Pair Of French Faience Cache Pots Desvres , hand painted with flowers on one side and coat of arms on the other side.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
French White Terracotta Majolica Rabbit Bavent, circa 1890
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
French white terracotta rabbit signed Bavent, circa 1890.
(Normandy).
Size / Length: 9 inches on 4.5 inches, height / 4.8 inches.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Brown Sculptural Concrete Palm Coffee Table
Located in Cazadero, CA
Bring the feeling of a mountain into your home with a one of a kind, organic and sculptural concrete coffee table molded from palm frond seedpods, ...
Category
2010s American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
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
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Elm Round Rice Tray with Brass Braces
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood rice tray from the 19th century with brass braces and honey color. Crafted in China during the Qing dynasty peri...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Chinese Etched Stone Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This stone mortar from the early 20th century was once used in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, rice, and other foods. Hand-carved from a solid block of limestone, the mortar has a tiered shape that transitions from a square base to a rounded top. Etched lines pattern the mortar on all sides except for the smoothed interior, where daily use has eroded the original texture over time. Used as a decorative vessel or tabletop planter...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
19th Century Majolica Palissy Large Snake and Frog Wall Platter Jose Alves Cunha
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Portuguese Majolica Palissy style plate. with large snake trying to bite back of large frog. These are surrounded by a worm, butterflies, liza...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
French Majolica Pumpkin Jardiniere Onnaing, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica pumpkin jardiniere signed Onnaing, circa 1890, a reticulated planter with pumpkin flowers signed Onnaing 407.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Wabi-Sabi Caddy
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully charming 19th century American caddy or tool box with the best whimsical wabi-sabi inspired natural bentwood hickory handle. Perfect for holding napkins, flatware, or o...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Country French Grape Picking Zinc Harvest Basket
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic country French grape harvest basket or hotter from the Bordeaux region. The basket is constructed from zinc with a lovely patinated ...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Zinc
Swedish 19th Century Birchwood Veneer Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th century birchwood veneer jewelry box.
The box has a heart of brass for keyhole and knob hardware of antler.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Birch
Terracotta Bowl From Mexico, Circa 1970´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Terracotta bowl from the border of Veracruz and Puebla, Mexico, circa 1970´s. Known as "apaxtle" in the native Nahua language, these bowls served multiple functions. The piece is ver...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta, Clay
Large Early 20th Century Dug Out Bowl
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large early 20th century dug out bowl circa 1900.
Large bowl or server that has been hand dug out from a solid piece of wood, often these were used to feed ...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Softwood
Chinese Raw Stone Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This stone mortar from the early 20th century was once used in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, rice, and other foods. Hand-carved from a solid block of limestone, the mortar has a minimally worked form that preserves the natural beauty of the stone. With minimalist appeal and a raw, unworked texture, the mortar is fantastic as a sculptural vessel or a tabletop planter...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Steel + Etched Ceramic Wall Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A large scale vintage wall sculpture consisting of two interlocking demilune steel frames with rich oxidation. Each frame has a beautiful cerami...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Majolica Dish Leaf Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica dish leaf Villeroy & Boch, Circa 1890.
Category
1890s German Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Two Spanish Terracotta Olive Jars or Vessels
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handmade terracotta preserving pot or jar with handles from Segovia, Spain, 1930s
Two traditional Spanish ceramic 'orza'. Unglazed exterior with handles at both sides and green and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta, Earthenware
Set of Three Decorative Rustic Chic Wooden Boxes
Located in Milano, IT
Fabulous painted wooden decorative boxes from the early 1920s Rustic Chic period, made in Italy.
The boxes are small and are useful for organizing and arr...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Rustic Swedish 1890s Two-Toned Wicker Tapering Basket with Large Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish two-toned wicker basket from the late 19th century, with two large handles and brass lock. Charming us with its rustic appearance and contrasti...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
19th Century Rare French Majolica Pig Pitcher Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Very Large 19th Century Rare French Majolica Pig Pitcher signed Delphin Massier.
Height / 10.2 inches.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Vintage Glass Vessel
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
20th century vintage glass vessel
By unknown manufacturer, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Chinese Unglazed Terracotta Rice Jar, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Shaped according to millennia-old prototypes fired in Bronze Age, this early 20th-century ceramic jar from northern China once stored wine and spirits made from rice and grains. Thro...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden farm tray from northern China charms with its rustic finish and asymmetrical form. Hand-carved from a single block of wood, the large tray is truly one-of-a-kind, shaped ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden farm tray from northern China charms with its rustic finish and asymmetrical form. Hand-carved from a single block of wood, the large tray is truly one-of-a-kind, shaped ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Majolica Partridge Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica partridge tureen signed Caugant, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Vintage Hand Hammered Copper Vessel
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional Hand crafted hammered copper vessel, probably made for American moonshine era Producer. The large copper vessels were used for stora...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Decorative French Painted Tole and Iron Clock Face
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large rustic French decorative clock face featuring a painted tole face with Roman numerals. This is a decorative non-working clock face only and does n...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
19th Century Majolica Jardinière Flower and Snail Wasmuel
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual 19th century planter or cachepot jardinière flower and snail Wasmuel.
Category
1890s Belgian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
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
Chinese Double Steamed Wine Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century ceramic jar is formed in a traditional shape meant for storing wine and spirits made from rice and grains. Known as cheng, these jars are defined by having a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Faience Fish Dish Desvres, Circa 1910
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Small faience fish shape dish or platter Desvres circa 1910.
Decorated with a coat of arms.
Category
1910s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Large French Majolica Terracotta Donkey with Baskets, Circa 1930
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Large French terracotta donkey with baskets Circa 1930.
Bavent Normandy.
2 Yellows basket.
Meaasures: height / 21.3"
Lenght / 30" by 11.5"
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-Century Rope Basket Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Large Rope and Cork Fruits Basket Audoux Minet.
20.2 inches Lenght.
Category
1960s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rope, Cork
Early 1900s Humpty Dumpty Circus Clown Cast Iron Mechanical Bank
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1900S Hand painted Pierrot the cast iron mechanical penny bank clown. Very colorful mechanical bank known as the Humpty Dumpty Bank and shows a clow...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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
Irene Zevon Modern Art Ceramic Anthropomorphic Jar
Located in New York, NY
Irene Zevon (American, 1918-2006) modern art ceramic pottery large lidded jar with anthropomorphic head on the stopper lid and geometric color design ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Majolica Palissy Lizard Joseph Landais Circa 1860
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica Palissy Lizard signed Joseph Landais Circa 1860.
Category
1860s Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden tray from northern China charms with rustic texture and asymmetric form. Hand-carved from a single block of wood, the tray has an oval shape with rounded corners and tape...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Irene Zevon Modern Art Ceramic Pitcher Jug
Located in New York, NY
Irene Zevon (American, 1918-2006) modern art ceramic pottery pitcher jug with handle and striped design, signed "Irene" on bottom. 11" H x 7" diameter.
No...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Early 20th Century Rustic Glass Bottles
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 2 early 20th century glass bottles.
By unknown manufacturer, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
1930s Portuguese Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Large Portuguese Palissy Charger
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Portuguese Palissy plate with large alligators, lizards and turtles searching through mossy tuft. Indecipherable mark, probably Mafra, Ca...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
French Majolica Duckling Tureen Caugant circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Duckling Tureen signed Caugant Circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Handmade Wooden Tool Box, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A large handmade wooden toolbox with steel handle and lock. Refinished in an oil and wax finish.
Creator unknown.
Date of manufacture c.194...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Nahum Tschacbasov Ceramic Duck Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Nahum Tschacbasov (American-Russian, 1899-1994) modern art ceramic hollowed duck sculpture, signed on bottom. 10" H x 14" W x 7" D. Note: Nahum Tschacbasov and Irene Zevon were resid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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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