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Rustic Vases and Vessels

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
Spanish Terracotta Water Jar with Single Handle and Cork Plug
Spanish Terracotta Water Jar with Single Handle and Cork Plug

Spanish Terracotta Water Jar with Single Handle and Cork Plug

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Handcrafted Rustic Water Jar with Plug, Terracotta Hand-made terracotta single handled water jar with cork lid, Spain 1930s-1940s. Traditional Spanish large terracotta jar or...

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20th Century Spanish Rustic Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware, Terracotta

Vintage Rusted Patina Iron Jardinière With Paw Feet
Vintage Rusted Patina Iron Jardinière With Paw Feet

Vintage Rusted Patina Iron Jardinière With Paw Feet

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A wonderfully timeworn vintage iron jardinière featuring an elegant openwork design with scrolling details and distinctive paw feet. Beautifully aged through years of exposure, the ...

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Mid-20th Century Rustic Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Antique Chinese Drip Glazed Kitchen Pot, Early 20th Century
Antique Chinese Drip Glazed Kitchen Pot, Early 20th Century

Antique Chinese Drip Glazed Kitchen Pot, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This antique Chinese jar from the early 20th century is cloaked inside and out with a beautiful drip glaze of red-brown color with irregular streaks of inky black. The little jar was...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Majolica Palissy Jardiniere Thomas Sergent
19th Century Majolica Palissy Jardiniere Thomas Sergent

19th Century Majolica Palissy Jardiniere Thomas Sergent

By Thomas Sergent

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Majolica Palissy Jardiniere signed Thomas Sergent. Decorated with a frog, a fish, a lizard, shells and plants.

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1880s French Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Black Drip Glaze Vinegar Jar, Early 20th Century
Antique Chinese Black Drip Glaze Vinegar Jar, Early 20th Century

Antique Chinese Black Drip Glaze Vinegar Jar, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Cloaked inside and out with a glossy black glaze, this antique Chinese pickling pot was originally used for fermenting rice or sorghum into vinegar. The dark glaze sheets down the si...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage American Pottery Pair of Terracotta Vases
Vintage American Pottery Pair of Terracotta Vases

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...

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Early 2000s Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Red Apple Ceramic Spice Jars, Set of 6
Red Apple Ceramic Spice Jars, Set of 6

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Bird & Flowers Platter
19th Century Majolica Bird & Flowers Platter

19th Century Majolica Bird & Flowers Platter

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Continental Majolica Bird & Flowers Platter. 14 inches by 9.3 inches.

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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

20th Century Anatolian Earthenware Storage Vessel
20th Century Anatolian Earthenware Storage Vessel

20th Century Anatolian Earthenware Storage Vessel

Located in London, GB

This 20th-century Anatolian earthenware storage jar is a beautifully crafted vintage clay vessel that brings an authentic touch of Turkish heritage to any rustic, Mediterranean, farm...

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1950s Turkish Vintage Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Pair of Small French Majolica Cache Pots circa 1890
Pair of Small French Majolica Cache Pots circa 1890

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.

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1890s French Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinese Ridged Wine Jar, Early 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Ridged Wine Jar, Early 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Ridged Wine Jar, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This large ceramic jar is a vintage Chinese wine vessel from the early 20th century, originally used for aging wine and spirits made from rice, bar...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Minimalist Hand-Thrown Ceramic Pedestal Stand by Aase M. Lommerud, Norway 1980
Minimalist Hand-Thrown Ceramic Pedestal Stand by Aase M. Lommerud, Norway 1980

Minimalist Hand-Thrown Ceramic Pedestal Stand by Aase M. Lommerud, Norway 1980

Located in Skien, NO

Wabi Sabi / French country style studio pottery pedestal bowl. Hand-thrown and dated 1980, signed by Norwegian artist Aase Marie Lommerud (1924–2026) underneath with "Aase 1980". Lo...

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1980s Norwegian Vintage Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Antique Handcrafted Earthenware Amphora Vase with Looped Handles
Antique Handcrafted Earthenware Amphora Vase with Looped Handles

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...

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19th Century Asian Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Glass Vase, Rustic Style, Mallorca, Spain, Circa 1930
Vintage Glass Vase, Rustic Style, Mallorca, Spain, Circa 1930

Vintage Glass Vase, Rustic Style, Mallorca, Spain, Circa 1930

Located in Barcelona, ES

20th century vintage glass vase. Made by unknown manufacturer in Mallorca, Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a b...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Monumental Provincial Chinese Bathtub, c. 1800
Monumental Provincial Chinese Bathtub, c. 1800

Monumental Provincial Chinese Bathtub, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

With its grand scale and perfect proportions, this rustic wooden bathtub is true showstopper. The tub has an elongated, oval shape is comprised of thick cypress wood staves held together by three iron bands. Two iron handles on either side of the basin allow it to be easily moved about a space. Dated to the early 19th century, the wood exhibits beautifully irregular grain patterns and a warm, richly aged patina that only time can achieve. An incredible way to add rustic texture to the home, we love this gorgeous bathtub as a garden planter, a firewood bin...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Iron

Small Pair of French Majolica Cache Pot , circa 1890
Small Pair of French Majolica Cache Pot , circa 1890

Small Pair of French Majolica Cache Pot , circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

Small pair of French Majolica Cache pot, circa 1890. Decorated with leaves.

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1890s French Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Wabi-Sabi Ceramics Set by Marius Van Woerden, Vest Keramiek, 1960s
Wabi-Sabi Ceramics Set by Marius Van Woerden, Vest Keramiek, 1960s

Wabi-Sabi Ceramics Set by Marius Van Woerden, Vest Keramiek, 1960s

By Vest, Marius Van Woerden

Located in Valencia, VC

Wabi-Sabi Style Vintage Ceramics by Marius Van Woerden, Vest Keramiek, 1960s A stunning set of three handmade ceramics by Dutch artist Marius Van Woerden, created in his studio Vest...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Rustic Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware

Hand-Thrown Terracotta Jug, Floral Motif, Antique from Puglia, 1880
Hand-Thrown Terracotta Jug, Floral Motif, Antique from Puglia, 1880

Hand-Thrown Terracotta Jug, Floral Motif, Antique from Puglia, 1880

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Jug With Stylized Floral Motif Hand-thrown terracotta jug from Puglia, southern Italy, dating from the mid 19th century. The piece features a rounded globular body, short cylindrica...

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19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Monumental Glazed Ceramic Planter
Vintage Monumental Glazed Ceramic Planter

Vintage Monumental Glazed Ceramic Planter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This monumental glazed ceramic planter is a tour de force of architectural garden decor, commanding attention through its impressive scale and artisanal presence. The vessel features...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Majolica Tulip Cache Pot
19th Century French Majolica Tulip Cache Pot

19th Century French Majolica Tulip Cache Pot

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French Majolica Tulip Cache Pot.

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1890s Belgian Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Large French Majolica Palissy Jardiniere Circa 1880
Large French Majolica Palissy Jardiniere Circa 1880

Large French Majolica Palissy Jardiniere Circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica Palissy jardinière with leaves and branches, circa 1880.

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1880s French Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Vintage Chinese Ridged Wine Jar, Early 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Ridged Wine Jar, Early 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Ridged Wine Jar, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This large ceramic jar is a vintage Chinese wine vessel from the early 20th century, originally used for aging wine and spirits made from rice, bar...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Provincial Chinese Field Bin, Early 20th Century
Provincial Chinese Field Bin, Early 20th Century

Provincial Chinese Field Bin, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This antique wooden tub is an early 20th-century Chinese field bin, used on a provincial farm for gathering harvests or as a food trough for livestock. The large container has a rect...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Iron

French Majolica Cache Pot Longchamp , circa 1890
French Majolica Cache Pot Longchamp , circa 1890

French Majolica Cache Pot Longchamp , circa 1890

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica Cache Pot Longchamp , circa 1890. H / 8.5 inches , D / 8.5 inches.

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1890s French Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Large 19th century Scandinavian pine storage barrel
Large 19th century Scandinavian pine storage barrel

Large 19th century Scandinavian pine storage barrel

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Scandinavian pine storage barrel circa 1850. Fantastic opportunity for a piece of up cycling with this piece of rustic swedish woodwork. Likely to have been made and us...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels

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Pine

Majolica Vase Birds & Lilac Jerome Massier Fils circa 1900
Majolica Vase Birds & Lilac Jerome Massier Fils circa 1900

Majolica Vase Birds & Lilac Jerome Massier Fils circa 1900

By Jerome Massier Fils

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica Vase Birds & Lilac signed Jerome Massier Fils circa 1900. H / 11.5 inches , diameter / 7 inches. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings....

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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Ancient-Style Mediterranean Terracotta Amphora with Twin Handles + Aged Patina
Ancient-Style Mediterranean Terracotta Amphora with Twin Handles + Aged Patina

Ancient-Style Mediterranean Terracotta Amphora with Twin Handles + Aged Patina

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exceptional ancient-style terracotta amphora vessel is a beautifully sculpted piece that evokes the timeless forms of classical Mediterranean antiquities. Modeled after traditio...

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19th Century European Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Large Glass Apothecary Jars
Large Glass Apothecary Jars

Large Glass Apothecary Jars

Located in Queens, NY

2 American Country-style glass 4 sided bulbous shaped apothecary jars with stopper. (PRICED EACH) (1 as is; sells for $350) One of apothecary jars has a large crack in it.

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

19th Century Majolica Insects Musicians Cachepot
19th Century Majolica Insects Musicians Cachepot

19th Century Majolica Insects Musicians Cachepot

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Majolica Insects Musicians Cachepot. Bugs and grasshopper with music instrument. H / 7 inches. L / 12.5 by 9 inches.

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1880s French Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Red Terracotta Storage Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Vessel
Tall Red Terracotta Storage Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Vessel

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...

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1940s Turkish Vintage Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

20th Century Hand Crafted Anatolian Terracotta Vase
20th Century Hand Crafted Anatolian Terracotta Vase

20th Century Hand Crafted Anatolian Terracotta Vase

Located in London, GB

Description: This 20th-century Anatolian terracotta jug exemplifies traditional Turkish craftsmanship. The piece is distinguished by its elegantly curved handle and warm, earthy tone...

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1930s Turkish Vintage Rustic Vases and Vessels

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Clay

Late 19th Century Two Handled Antique Portuguese Stoneware Jug
Late 19th Century Two Handled Antique Portuguese Stoneware Jug

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 lying down. Jugs such as these were used throughout Iberia fo...

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19th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Boho Ruffle Brass Vase
Vintage Boho Ruffle Brass Vase

Vintage Boho Ruffle Brass Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This magnificent vintage urn vase offers a sophisticated focal point for any room, blending historical grandeur with desirable rustic charm. Crafted from substantial, solid brass, th...

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Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Large French Reticulated Vine Leaves Pottery Jardiniere
Large French Reticulated Vine Leaves Pottery Jardiniere

Large French Reticulated Vine Leaves Pottery Jardiniere

Located in Austin, TX

Large French Majolica Reticulated Vine Leaves Pottery Jardiniere circa 1900. 14.5 by 11 inches.

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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

2 Handle Calabrese Pot
2 Handle Calabrese Pot

2 Handle Calabrese Pot

Located in Ventura, CA

Two-Handle Calabrese Pot – Hand-Thrown Ceramic (Calabria, Late 1800s) Brown with Glaze Presenting a charming two-handle Calabrese pot, expertly hand-thrown from ceramic in Calabri...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Palissy Snake Vase Thomas Sergent, circa 1880
Majolica Palissy Snake Vase Thomas Sergent, circa 1880

Majolica Palissy Snake Vase Thomas Sergent, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

Small Palissy trunk vase with a colored snake around the vase attributed to the School of Paris, circa 1880. The School of Paris was composed by makers as Victor Barbizet, Francois ...

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1880s French Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels

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Majolica

Antique French Glazed Storage Pot with Handles, 1900
Antique French Glazed Storage Pot with Handles, 1900

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

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Early 20th Century French Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Spanish Pottery
19th Century Spanish Pottery

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...

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19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Large terracotta pignata pots w half glaze
Large terracotta pignata pots w half glaze

Large terracotta pignata pots w half glaze

Located in Ventura, CA

Large terracotta pignata pots w half glaze. Has two matching pairs as well. This terracotta pignata pot with half glaze, hand-thrown in Cutrofiano-Lucugnano, Puglia, dates back to...

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Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Chinese Dark Glazed Vinegar Jar, Early 20th Century
Antique Chinese Dark Glazed Vinegar Jar, Early 20th Century

Antique Chinese Dark Glazed Vinegar Jar, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Cloaked inside and out with a glossy black glaze, this antique Chinese pickling pot was originally used for fermenting rice or sorghum into vinegar. The dark glaze sheets down the si...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Byzantine Early Christian Icon Amphora by Artist George Lamiè
Byzantine Early Christian Icon Amphora by Artist George Lamiè

Byzantine Early Christian Icon Amphora by Artist George Lamiè

By George Lamiè

Located in Atlanta, GA

A sculptural amphora shaped with a restrained, classical profile and finished with a surface that reads as quietly timeworn, this piece draws on the visual language of early Byzantin...

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2010s American Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay, Plaster

Late 18th Century Khmer Brown Glazed Terracotta Vase
Late 18th Century Khmer Brown Glazed Terracotta Vase

Late 18th Century Khmer Brown Glazed Terracotta Vase

Located in Brescia, IT

This Khmer brown glazed terracotta vase is a very stunning piece with its organic shape and all the signs of the time. The enameled surface well shows its period and for this reasons...

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Late 18th Century Cambodian Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Rustic vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rustic vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic vases and vessels made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Onnaing, Delphin Massier, Inês Schertel, and Desvres. 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 vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $110 and tops out at $7,500 while the average work can sell for $790.