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
Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large wooden mortar dates to the late 19th century and was originally used for crushing rice, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
Handcrafted 20th Century Rustic Patina Earthenware Vintage Jug
Located in London, GB
Discover the timeless charm of this Rustic Patina Earthenware Jug, a beautifully aged vintage piece that captures the essence of Mediterranean craftsmanship. Hand-formed from natural...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Set of Rustic Antique Stacking Pots
Located in Washington, DC
Set of Rustic Antique European Stacking Pots. Europe, circa 1920. Set of 2.
Category
1920s European Vintage Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Cast Iron Vessel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This cast-iron vessel has an elegant form reminiscent of the beautiful ironwork, bronzes, and ceramics perfected by Chinese artisans thousands of years ago. A century ago this jar wo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
19th Century Iron Bucket with Handle Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful antique Industrial iron metal bucket can be used for logs, kindling, fireplace tools or put a piece of glass, wood or stone on top an...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
$1,600 / item
20th Century Bronzed Anatolian Pitcher Jug
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century bronzed Anatolian pitcher jug is a remarkable vintage piece that brings the elegance of Turkish craftsmanship to any rustic, Mediterranean, farmhouse, or cottagecor...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large wooden mortar dates to the late 19th century and was originally used for crushing rice, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Trio of Studio Pottery Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming trio of vintage studio pottery vases embodies a quintessential Boho aesthetic, perfect for adding an organic and artisanal touch to any interior. Each vase showcases un...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Set of Rustic Antique Stacking Pots
Located in Washington, DC
Set of Rustic Antique European Stacking Pots. Europe, circa 1920. Set of 3.
Category
1920s European Vintage Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of organic elegance to your interior with this beautiful vintage studio pottery vase. Exhibiting exceptional artisanal quality, this piece features a classic, hand-thrown...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
French 19th Century Double Handled Brown Glaze Pottery Jug with Rustic Character
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rustic double handled jug from the 19th century, possibly from Normandy. Indulge in the charm of French pastoral life with this rustic double-handled jug hailing from the 19th century, likely originating from the heartland of Normandy. This antique jug...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Rustic Wood Vessel
Located in Washington, DC
Large Rustic Wood Water Jug Vessel. Nepal, circa early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
Italy Mid-18th Century Pair of Ceramic Carafes in White and Blue for Pharmacy
Located in Brescia, IT
In the past, this pair of very beautiful ceramics carafes, was utilized in a Pharmacy to contain erbs and spices infusions.
The carafes show all signs of the time, they remain a pai...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Vintage Handcrafted Cockhill Crafts Style Sculptural Turned Yew Wood Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Arts and Crafts Period, circa 1960s Cockhill Crafts Style midcentury modern design bud vase. It is hand turned in Yew wood of simple subtle cur...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Yew
1940's Floor Brass & Copper Water Jug, Belgium
Located in Praha, CZ
Antique large floor water jug from Belgium. It was originally used for water, but can be used in many ways to brighten your interior.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass, Copper
Large Terracotta Pignata Pot with Half Glaze
Located in Ventura, CA
This large terracotta pignata pot with half glaze, hand-thrown in Cutrofiano-Lucugnano, Puglia, dates from the late 1800s to early 1900s and exemplifies the essence of "ceramica rust...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite pinewood vessel is an early 20th century mortar once used daily in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, and condiments. The rustic container was hand-turned to an...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pine
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
19th C European Black Forest Figural Wood Carved Bearded Man Lidded Tobacco Jar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C European Black Forest Figural Wood Carved Bearded Man Lidded Tobacco Jar. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 9" H 1350x 5" W x 5.5" D
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Ribbed Terracotta Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage boho ribbed terracotta urn exudes earthy charm and artisanal craftsmanship. Its textured ribbed design and warm terracotta tones make it a versatile accent piece, perfec...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Early French Glazed Terracotta Amphora, Circa 1820
Located in London, England
Very early French glazed preservation vessel in terracotta.
Which has for many years now been keeping flower arrangements indoors. Slight bulbous base.
France circa 1820
H 26cm x...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Set of Three Antique Rustic Spanish Hammered Copper Containers, Pitchers
Located in Madrid, ES
These three antique copper containers were hand made in Spain for common household purposes, but with their sculptural forms, rich colors and...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the artisanal allure of this Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Vase, a unique piece that embodies the handcrafted charm and organic aesthetic of mid-20th-century pottery. This vas...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Antique Spanish Rustic Handcrafted Copper Pitcher, Jug, Container with Handle
Located in Madrid, ES
Hammered, riveted and soldered in 18th century Spain, this copper container was made for common household use, but with its sculptural form, rich color and patina of age it surpasses...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Large 2 Handle Pot with Green Glaze
Located in Ventura, CA
This large 2-handle pot, hand-thrown in Grottaglie, Puglia, dates back to the early-to-mid 1800s. Crafted from ceramic, it was originally used as a domestic confit pot for preserving...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Dutch Ceramic Handmade Vase “Coral” by Maria Verhaegh, 1997.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This original ceramic “Coral” Vase was designed and handmade in the 90s by Maria Verhaegh. An artist born in the Netherlands in 1942. In great condi...
Category
1990s Dutch Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring authentic handcrafted beauty into your home with this original vintage studio pottery vase, a perfect embodiment of the Boho aesthetic. This one-of-a-kind piece showcases the u...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
42.5" Teak Root Vase / Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Large teak root with 2 hand blown glass vases integrated into this unique sculpture.
A wonderful statement piece for entry or dining rooms.
Measure: 42" i...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Teak
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Glazed Stoneware Jar, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 19th century China jars like this would have held wines, foods, and other consumable items. The combination of an irregular surface with a ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the artistry of organic design with this captivating Vintage Original Studio Pottery Vase, a unique piece that beautifully marries bohemian spirit with rustic elegance. This ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
1950s Japanese Hand-Decorated Ceramic Striped Sake Bottle
Located in London, England
Bold ceramic sake bottle.
Hand decorated with the local distillery name and that of the owners family, that would reuse the bottle each time it was needed for a celebration.
From ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage cast iron mortar from China's Shanxi province is patterned in low relief with a simple floral design. Originally used in a traditional ap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
Vintage Boho Bat Wing Lidded Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add an exotic touch to your space with this Vintage Boho Bat Wing Lidded Urn. This unique urn showcases a striking silhouette with gracefully curved "bat wing" handles that add visual drama and charm. Crafted with an artisanal finish, it has a warm, earthy patina that brings a rustic bohemian appeal to any room. The lidded top adds both functionality and mystery, making it perfect for display or for storing small treasures. Place it on a console, bookshelf, or as a tabletop centerpiece...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
2 Handle Striped Confit Pot
Located in Ventura, CA
This hand-thrown 2-handle striped confit pot, made from terracotta in Puglia during the mid-1800s, is a classic example of rural Italian pottery. Originally used for preserving foods...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the soulful beauty of handcrafted design with this exquisite vintage studio pottery vase. Its timeless, globular silhouette and gently flared neck evoke the feeling of a cher...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Cast Iron Vessel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This cast-iron vessel has an elegant form reminiscent of the beautiful ironwork, bronzes, and ceramics perfected by Chinese artisans thousands of years ago...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
Vintage Boho Hand Carved Cypress Knot Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A masterful study in contrast, this vintage hand-turned vase celebrates the beautiful union of raw nature and refined craftsmanship. Sculpted from a single, dramatic cypress knot, th...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Burl
Wood-Fired Large Wheel-Thown Wabi-Sabi Rustic Vase with Handles
By Maria Loram
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wood-fired, wheel-thrown ceramic vessel with a raw, organic surface that speaks to the essence of wabi-sabi is made of wild clay during my residency in Virginia. The rich, natural te...
Category
2010s American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning vintage studio pottery vase showcases a beautifully earthy and organic aesthetic, perfect for lovers of handcrafted art. Its unique glaze features subtle tones of beige...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add soulful character to your space with this one-of-a-kind vintage studio pottery vase. Rich in earthy tones of rust, ochre, and mossy green, this hand-thrown ceramic vessel feature...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Scored Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking vintage studio pottery vase is a true testament to handcrafted artistry, featuring a unique geometric form with intricate scored detailing. Its rich, textured glaze in ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Small Terracotta Pignata Pot with Half Glaze
Located in Ventura, CA
This hand-thrown terracotta pignata pot with half glaze, originating from Cutrofiano-Lucugnano, Puglia, in the early to mid-1900s, exemplifies the essence of "ceramica rustica." Reno...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Organic Textured Green Elongated Vase
By Maria Loram
Located in Pasadena, CA
This vase is perfect for any home decor. It is handmade and wheel-thrown in my home studio in Pasadena. This unique, one-of-a-kind vase features an organic textured surface with a st...
Category
2010s American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with this exquisite vintage boho studio pottery vase, featuring a unique hand-thrown form and a striking earthy glaze. The rich brown base is accented by an abstra...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Yellow Small Terracotta Pignata Pots
Located in Ventura, CA
The yellow small Terracotta Pignata Pot are exquisite hand-thrown ceramics, originating from the early 1900s in the towns of Cutrofiano and Lucugnano, located in the Puglia region of...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Boho Bulbous Earth Toned Vase With Matte Finish
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This bulbous ceramic vessel balances rustic simplicity with a subtle surprise. The unglazed exterior has a warm, earthy texture that feels grounded and organic, while the interior op...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Boho 1977 Signed Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1977 Boho studio pottery vase, signed by the artist. A unique piece blending rustic charm with personal craftsmanship. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
1970s American Vintage Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Jug With Lid
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This large ceramic urn has a grounded elegance that blends rustic craftsmanship with subtle ornamentation. The body is wrapped in soft, swirling gradients of cream and taupe, while t...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Olive Picker’s Hod
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 20th century French olive picker’s hod.
A French olive picker’s Hod from the South of France, this galvanized riveted hod would have been wor...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Aluminum
3 Handle Confit Pot
Located in Ventura, CA
This hand-thrown 3-handle confit pot, originating from Grottaglie, Puglia, and dating back to the late 1800s, is a beautiful example of rustic Italian farm...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Small Yellow hand painted pharmacy pot
Located in Ventura, CA
This small hand-painted pharmacy pot, hand-thrown in Calabria during the mid-1800s, is a beautiful example of artisanal craftsmanship. Traditionally used by pharmacies, this pot was ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Head Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This unique Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Head vase is a captivating piece that adds a touch of whimsy to your space. Measuring 11" wide, 11" deep, and...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Painted Iron Urns - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with timeless charm using this pair of Vintage Boho Painted Iron Urns. Crafted from sturdy iron and beautifully hand-painted, these urns feature intricate detailing...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
$495 / set
Vintage Boho Wood and Pottery Vases - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your space with this set of two Vintage Boho Wood and Pottery Vases. Crafted in American style, these vases combine natural wood and earthy pottery, exuding a warm, bohemian ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery, Wood
$1,150 / set
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.
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