Rustic Building and Garden Elements
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
Chinese Black Clay Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this vessel has a smoky black exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed surface. Char...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Antique Solid Pine Windows with Hand-Rolled Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 3 Antique solid pine windows with hand-rolled glass are perfect for finishing out your decorating plans, inside or out! Stripped and ready to stain or paint, or just leave natural, they can make an exquisite room divider, a wall hanging, or can be used to actually enclose a window frame. Hand-crafted, each features hand-rolled glass panes and old lock...
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Pine
Two Antique Iron Stag and Doe Garden Sculptures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Two iron deer sculptures in original condition including a Stag and Doe. In a Black patinated finish, the Stag stands at alert while the Doe is in ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Naples Aged Bronze Aluminum Outdoor Patio Set by Fortunoff
By Fortunoff
Located in Pasadena, TX
Patio set features a durable powder coated finish that will weather the harshest of outdoor conditions. Chairs and ottoman feature canvas sky blue cushions. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Traditional Spanish Vintage Metal Lidded Pot, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage metal lidded milk pot with a handle.
By unknown manufacturer, made in Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consis...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
English Turn of the Century Oak Barrel with Brass Braces, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic English turn of the century oak barrel from the early 20th century, with brass braces, and ring handles. Created in England during the Turn of the Century which saw the tran...
Category
Early 20th Century English Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
18th Century Northern Swedish Rustic Green Painted Decorative Handled Barrel
Located in London, GB
An 18th century Northern Sweden rustic painted decorative handled barrel retaining its wonderful original green colour with contrasting natural unpainted wood inside. A beautiful piece perfect as a decorative piece on its own or with a large plant...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Carved Stone Planter
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple yet chic 20th century hand-carved limestone planter with the most wonderful rough-hewn surface. Perfect for planting your favorite an...
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Ancient Hand-Crafted Portuguese Washbasin, Pot, Garden Elements, Rustic, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ancient; Hand-crafted; Portuguese ceramics; Stone Sinks; Garden sculpture; Planters; Jardinieres; Plantpot; Garden accessories; Garden elements, Patina, Rustic 1940's
Ancient hand-crafted Portuguese Washbasin from the 1940s. This style of pottery is very rare and has an incredibly charismatic patina to it. Originally used for storing water from nearby rivers to wash up. Can also be used as a pot for plants...
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1940s Portuguese Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Fun & Functional Outdoor Beer Garden Dining Table and Two Benches
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage collapsible German beer garden table and bench set, consisting of a folding table and two folding benches with original paint. Great s...
Category
1950s Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century Swedish Rustic Pale Blue Painted Decorative Barrel with Handles
Located in London, GB
An 18th century Swedish rustic painted decorative handled barrel retaining its wonderful original blue colour with contrasting natural unpainted wood inside. A beautiful piece perfect as a decorative piece on its own or with a large plant...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Simple French Fireplace in Rustic Travertine Stone
Located in London, GB
A simple French fireplace in rustic Travertine stone. The shaped jambs surmounted by plain frieze and moulded shelf above. Modern.
Shelf Width: 1380 mm 54 ⅜"
Overall Height: 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine
Collection of 4 Cast Iron Cauldrons or Buckets
Located in Sheffield, MA
A collection of 4 cast iron buckets or pots. Three have a handle and can be used for fireplace accessory, ice bucket, planter or log holder. These cast iron vessels are heavily const...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 19th Century Iron Garden Urns
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic set of four iron garden planters from France crafted during the 19th Century. Wonderfully patinated from decades of outdoor exposure and weathering, they add so much character to any space. The basin opening measures 13” diameter and 16-¼” deep. The planter base measures 10-?” square. Make sure to view all of the photographs oto get a closer look at this great set of planters...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Antique French Limestone Apple Press
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Limestone Apple Press.
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Antique Dovetailed Brass Copper Apple Butter Cauldron Kettle Boiler Pot
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique brass cauldron or stock pot with copper bottom and forged iron handle. Measure: 17”.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
Carved Granite Planter
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple yet chic 20th century hand carved granite planter with the most wonderful rough-hewn surface. Perfect for planting your favorite annuals or herbs to keep on your patio, or p...
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite
Vintage Architectural Gate
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage 40" Architectural Gate
Wrought iron garden gate reclaimed from a home.
Dimensions: 40"W x 75"H
Wear consistent with age and use. Mi...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic Large Reclaimed Wood Bench Pine and Steel 6'
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our beam bench utilizes salvaged local pine logs for a rustic bench for indoors or (protected) outdoors. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end ...
Category
2010s North American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Vintage Cast Iron Farm Animals Silhouette Door Stops, Set of 3
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming set of three farmhouse country cast iron door stops or garden art in the form of a ram, pig, and quail.
USA, Early 20th Century
Ram measuers: 12"W x 1.5"D x 10.25"H...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
English Country Style Wire Outdoor Settee
Located in Pasadena, TX
English country style wire outdoor settee. Measure: 43".
Charming 20th century wirework garden bench with scrolled design accents. Painted in a deep forest green.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Small Vintage Javanese Bench with A-Frame Base and Custom Green Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small vintage Javanese A-Frame wooden bench from the Mid-20th Century, with professionally done custom green painted finish, carved apron and distressed patina. Created in Java dur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Javanese Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Cast Iron Brazier
Located in High Point, NC
Muscular yet elegant, this cast iron brazier makes a unique antique centerpiece. Made in France in the 1800s, this piece would have originally been...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Asian Antique Three Piece Stone Bench with Great Rustic Character
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique asian stone bench from the 19th century, made of three separate pieces, with great rustic character. Created in Asia during the 19th cen...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Antique Banded Pinned Wrought Iron Fence Divider Spirals
Located in New York, NY
Original Antique late 1800s wrought iron fence wall divider. Manufacturing with banding and pinned pieces. Features ornate curls and spirals. Some b...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Selection of Nautical Campaign Benches circa 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Nautical Campaign benches, American, circa 1940s. They are priced at $2500 each or $4500 for the pair. These benches were made for use on U.S. Navy ships in the 1940s. They are constructed of pine and galvanized metal. It easily folds down for flat storage...
Category
1940s American Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Traditional Spanish Vintage Bronze Pot, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage bronze pot.
Signed.
By Barberí foundry in Olot, Spain circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina....
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Adjustable Chaise Lounge with Wheels, Garden furniture. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless design elements and smooth styling make the Forge collection a must for those with a taste for classic decor. Offered in your choice of enduring finishes and fabulous fabric...
Category
2010s Spanish Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
English Turn of the Century Oak Barrel with Brass Braces, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic English turn of the century oak barrel from the early 20th century, with brass braces and tin interior. Created in England during the early years of the 20th century, this b...
Category
Early 20th Century English Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Tin
Antique Wrought Iron Stair Railing, Sandblasted and Galvanized
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Unique antique wrought iron stair railing sandblasted and galvanized some years ago to protect it against rust.
We are happy to a...
Category
1890s European Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
1900s, French, Wooden Barrel
Located in High Point, NC
In centuries past this object would be a ubiquitous sight of everyday life, today it is a charming oddity with a history to tell. Its rich dark color communicates a sense of commerce...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pair 19th Century Solid Oak Shutters with Forged Iron Hinges
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century solid oak shutters with forged iron hinges are a decorative way to cover windows, or use as accents in their own right! Diagonally orient...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Collection of Fluted Iron Columns
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a collection of 3 early cast iron columns. They are priced per column. Measures: Two have a 6" diameter and one has a 5.5" diameter. All are about 8 foot long.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
English 19th Century Terracotta Urn
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful unglazed terracotta urn from England, circa 1860. It has gained a great patina from years of exposure, giving it a unique texture and fleck of color. A pair of shaped han...
Category
19th Century English Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
Traditional Spanish Vintage Ceramic Vase, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Small vintage ceramic hand-painted vase.
By unknown manufacturer, made in Spain circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consisten...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Large Vintage Thai Bamboo Fretwork Basket Raised on Short Feet, circa 1950
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large vintage Thai bamboo fretwork basket from the mid-20th century, raised on short feet. We currently have 15 baskets available, priced and sold indivi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo
Traditional Spanish Vintage Metal Pot, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage metal pot.
By unknown manufacturer, Olot, Spain circa 1970.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a b...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Shou Sugi Ban Wood Bench Pine Corten Steel 10' Long
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our beam bench utilizes urban, local pine logs for a solid volume bench for indoors or outdoors. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the graphic texture of the end grain of...
Category
2010s American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Vintage French Metal Paper Printing Press, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage rustic rotating metal paper printing press tool.
By unknown manufacturer France circa 1930.
In original condition, with minor wear consist...
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
1900's Wooden Washing Machine
Located in Praha, CZ
It can be used in any interior, for example as a flowerpot or other kind of decoration. The hight without the handle is 73 cm.
Category
Early 1900s Czech Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Homecrest Filagree Bistro Table
Located in Cumberland, RI
Homecrest filagree bistro table.
Perfect size for any deck, garden, balcony, or patio
Green patina
Filagree top
Easy complimentary shipping along the east coast. Please s...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
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 ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Set of Traditional Belgium Vintage ceramic Milk Vase and its Bowl, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Traditional Belgium Vintage ceramic Milk Vase and its bowl.
Made in Belgium circa 1940.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beau...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Carved Stone Planter
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple yet chic 20th century hand-carved limestone planter with the most wonderful rough-hewn surface. Perfect for planting your favorite an...
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Traditional Spanish Vintage Metal Vase, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage metal vase.
By unknown manufacturer, made in Spain circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserv...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Rustic Workshop Wooden Pedestal Stand or Stool
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wooden Pedestal or Stool, Spain, 1930s.
Provenance: Sculptor's whorkshop / atelier.
To be used as pedestal stand as shown at the images or as footstool.
Nice addition to any industri...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
French Vintage Outdoor Iron and Marble Table
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful French table from the late 1800s, made in France of the Rustic Chic style.
The table has a wrought iron frame painted white, has four cylindrical legs that support the top...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Iron
Pair of 19th Century European Iron Panel Consoles
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This newly composed pair of consoles were recently crafted from 19th Century iron panels from Europe and topped with a fabulous piece of charcoal stone with white veining. The iron ...
Category
19th Century European Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Iron
Italian Antique Decorative Grey Wooden Staircase
Located in Milano, IT
Fabulous Italian Vintage rustic staircase from the 1920s.
The staircase is made of wood.
The ladder is a beautiful painted wooden decorative element from the Rustic Chic period of ...
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1920s Italian Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Traditional Spanish Vintage Bronze Pot, circa 1985
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage bronze pot.
Made in a catalan foundry in Olot, Spain circa 1985
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
M...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Large Beautifully Rustic Vintage American Shutter of Nicely Distressed Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American large-size rustic wooden shutter. This vintage wooden shutter has a nice distressed look with beautifully aged wood finish that would...
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20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Black Basket Weave Fireplace Tools, 5pcs
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of black cast iron basket weave fireplace tools made by Pilgrim. An ash rake, poker, shovel and brush each have a curved hook handle. Tools hang...
Category
1990s American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Oval Copper Storage Bin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique copper vessel in all original condition with two divided lidded compartments, possibly a tinder box. With shaped double hinged lids, a...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Copper
Rustic Pine Beam Bench Pine and Corten Steel Base by Alabama Sawyer 4'
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our beam bench utilizes salvaged local pine logs for a rustic bench for indoors or outdoors. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural textu...
Category
2010s American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Antique South East Asian Carved And Painted Architectural Panel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large scale architectural feature made of multiple wooden sections bound with metal bars with bosses and overlaid with scalloped shaped appliques with bosses. All in old Turquoise...
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19th Century Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Traditional Spanish Vintage Bronze Pot, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage bronze pot.
By unknown manufacturer, Olot, Spain circa 1930.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...
Category
1930s Spanish Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
English Decorative Fence Section, circa 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920's English fence section in a wonderful old green paint. Perfect as a decorative element in your garden or?
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Early 20th Century British Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Massive Spanish Copper Cauldron with Handles
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oversized hand-hammered copper cauldron with copper handles, Spain, 1920s- 1930s
This handcrafted copper cauldron has a dramatic aged patina. The copper is heavily marked by the pas...
Category
20th Century Spanish Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Rustic building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic building and garden elements 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 building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include Alabama Sawyer, Old Hickory Furniture Company, Andrianna Shamaris, Boisset Pottery, and Anduze. 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 building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $34,500 while the average work can sell for $1,515.
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