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
French 19th century carved solid wood rooster shop display
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
French 19th century carved solid wood rooster shop display circa 1880.
Here we have a rare item which is likely to be a french shop sign, which would of been suspended above the sho...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
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
Caribe Handwoven Fique Fruit Basket Bowl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A colorful handwoven basket to decorate your kitchen table
This design showcases lively Caribbean colors of blues, greens, and pinks, bringing energy and brightness into our homes no...
Category
2010s Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Chinese Wooden Rice Measure Baskets with Handles and Metal Accents, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Three rustic Chinese rice measure wooden baskets from the mid 20th century with brown color, handles and metal accents. They are priced and sold individually. Immerse yourself in the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Large French Majolica Palissy Jardiniere Circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Palissy jardinière with leaves and branches, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Artisanal Tree Trunk Planter, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Artisanal tree trunk planter or basket in cork, meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans and echoing the era's dedication to craftsmanship. Embrace t...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Cork
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
Early - Mid-20th Century Rustic Gravity Cream Separator Green Metal Can Red Legs
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Antique Rustic gravity cream separator with green metal can, red painted straight square wood legs, and purposefully rusted metal lid. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, It has the most glorious all-over vintage patina. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Early to Mid-20th Century.
Fab, Fun, and quite Fantastic!!!! What an awesome piece of vintage farm equipment...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
French Faience Cache Pot Desvres Circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Cache pot Desvres circa 1900.
Floral decoration.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
19th Century French Majolica Grapes Lidded Jar
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica Grapes Lidded Jar.
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
XL Spanish Teracotta Olive Jar
Located in Antwerp, BE
XL Spanish terracotta olive jar.
This olive oil jar is spectacular by his size and by his used patina through the years.
This olive pot is a semi-glazed jar with the color green inside and on the neck and charming dripping green on the outside.
Beautiful relief rings around.
This Spanish large jar is a stunning decorative object - large floor vase or piece of art in your interior. Can also be used as a planter or jardiniere.
Spanish pottery - Vintage Spanish Pottery - Spanish Olive Oil Jar - Olive Pot - Large olive oil jars...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Rustic Burl Wood Driftwood Natural Tree Branch Habitat Decor 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
A very large and impressive shaped burl wood branch / root / log featuring twisted natural tree form. Decor, reptile, fish tank, aquarium, terrarium, habitat.
Dimensions:
36" x 17"...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Driftwood
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
Large size horse model in genuine leather, 1970s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Large and majestic horse sculpture / model made of genuine leather from the 1960s or 1970s. Well made with good proportions and details. Very decorative and would be a fun and cool p...
Category
1970s Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder.
France, circa 1700-1750. Weathered.
Category
18th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Chinese Measure Basket, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This basket was made in China long...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Willow
Goose-Shaped Rattan Basket
Located in Bradenton, FL
A woven rattan basket shaped like a goose. A long neck curves around and turns back to face long raised feathers. A beak is formed from where the rattan joins into a single piece, and lighter bands decorated the neck and body. Inside are strands of rainbow-colored rattan.
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Pine
1950s Portuguese Wicker Basket
Located in High Point, NC
Hand-woven in the 1950s, this artisanal basket exemplifies the rich tradition of wicker basketry in Portugal that dates back centuries. The masterful weaving technique features capti...
Category
1950s Portuguese Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Chinese Measure Basket, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This basket was made in China long...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Willow
18th Century Spanish Glazed Terracotta Bowl
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered piece of pottery from the South of Spain. Amazing blue decoration
Spain circa 1750-1800
Good but weathered condition.
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
18th Century English Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very pure and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder, England, circa 1700-1800. Despite of its age in a very good condition. Candleholder can be adjusted in height.
Category
18th Century English Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
A Pair Vintage Black Forest Candle Holders with Wooden Base and Spout
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Pair Vintage Black Forest Candle Holders with Wooden Base and Spout, Germany ca. 1930s
The pair of Black Forest candle holders consists of a wooden turned base and spouts. Each ma...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Antler, Wood
Brutalist Design Solid Oak Candle Stick
Located in TARBES, FR
Candle stick in solid oak brutalist design. Imposing church candlestick in solid oak from the 1950s, brutalist design, exceptional piece of decoration.
Rustic furniture designates a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Trencher-Shaped Rustic Swedish Dug Out Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Trencher-shaped rustic Swedish pine dug out bowl hand-carved circa 1820-1859. Dry, pale light grayish brown color finish. Inscribed with a faint single runic character.
Note: When s...
Category
1820s Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Majolica Brown Deer Tureen Caugant, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica deer tureen signed Caugant, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Terracotta Majolica Snail Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Terracotta Majolica Snail Bavent Normandy circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Pine
Tramp Art Photo Frame With Gilt Elements & Velvet , Austria ca. 1890
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extrordinary Tramp Art photo frame from the period in Austria around 1890. Elaborately hand carved out of bass this antique rustic photo frame impresses ...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Velvet, Blown Glass, Softwood
French Wicker Shopping Basket
Located in Bradenton, FL
A classic French oval shaped wicker shopping basket. The twisted handle is secured to a twisted braided edge.
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Boho Round Lidded Wood Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Boho Wood box. A chic round shape with a hand finished surface. Rustic in feel with beautiful wood grain detail. Acquired from a NY estate.
Category
Late 20th Century 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 of the fabric inside to be s...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Wood Container On Iron Stand, China circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Wooden bowl/container carved out of single log resting on iron stand. Note the incredible patina of the heavily aged wood.
Every nick, crack, old knot hole and signs of distress/wear...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Early 20th century spanish figure terracotta planter
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and unusual Spanish figure, circa 1920
Hand painted and wearing Spanish costume. Figure supported by a cast palm tree base with 3 deep holes, for ...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
Mid-20th Century Woven Chinese Rice Basket
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-20th century woven Chinese rice basket with handle. Hand-woven willow with elm handle. Beautiful faded patina and texture from decades of w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Elm, Willow
Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl Filmont Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl signed Filmont Bavent Normandy.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Large Pair of Majolica Palissy Oak Leaves Vases circa 1880
By Saint Honore Les Bains
Located in Austin, TX
Large Pair of Majolica Palissy Vases circa 1880 attributed to Saint Honore les Bains.
Rare size for this kind of vases , decorated with oak leave...
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Antique Hand-Carved Architectural Wooden and White Polychrome Floral Carving
Located in Leesburg, VA
Antique Hand-Carved Architectural Wooden and White Polychrome Floral Carving
Anonymous
Probably South Asia; mid-20th century
Wood
Approximate size: 12.8 x 2.28 x 6.8 in.
A South A...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Monumental Carved Wooden Bowl
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho wooden bowl. Monumental in size and drama. Gorgeous rustic hand carved detail.perfect as a centerpiece bowl or right on your countertop for fruit. You decide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Freeform Soft Woven Wicker Rattan Waste Basket Storage Bin 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage freeform waste / trash basket or storage bin. Made of sisal / rattan / wicker featuring soft walls and wood base.
DIMENSIONS
10.5” x 15.5” (Diameter x Height)
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan, Hardwood
19th Majolica Palissy Snake and Lizard Wall Platter Jose Alves Cunha
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique 19th century Portuguese Majolica Palissy style signed Jose Alves Cunha (Caldas da Rainha) with snake, worm, caterpillar, butterfly, frog.
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Large Faience Soup Tureen Delft, circa 1930
By Delft
Located in Austin, TX
Faience Soup Tureen Delft, circa 1930.
Chinoiserie scene on the platter , handle with fish and lobster.
Platter 17.5 by 13.3 inches.
Height / 11.5 inches.
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
19th Century Moroccan Rustic Door On Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Moroccan smaller-sized carved wood door from the late 19th century on custom stand. This antique door from Morocco has a wonderfully rustic appearance, with hand-carved accents and...
Category
19th Century Moroccan Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage Taxidermy of a Deer Head
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Taxidermy of a Deer Head
A taxidermied skull of the deer (Capreolus capreolus) mounted on an ebonized wooden turned base. Germany, ca. 1950s.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Antler
19th Century Mexican Hand Carved Sabino Wood Bowl with vintage native repair
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 and native vintage tin repairs.
Collected in Sonora, Mexico in t...
Category
Late 19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
Large Vintage Redwood Burlwood Box
Located in Vallejo, CA
A beautiful vintage redwood burlwood decorative arts box. Hand carved into a rectangular shape with a natural live edge on one side.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
French Majolica Terracotta Rabbit Bavent Circa 1900
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica Terracotta Rabbit Bavent Circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Grain Barrel
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century American grain barrel, hewn from a hollowed-out log with the timeless touch of artisanal craftsmanship, tells a story etched in every adze mark that adorns its surf...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century Rustic Carved Wooden Mortar and Pestle Mounted on Black Custom Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Southeast Asian carved wooden mortar and pestle mounted on black custom base. Embrace the mystique of Southeast Asia with this antique wooden mortar and pestle...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Early 19th century Swedish carved oak lidded box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Swedish carved oak lidded box circa 1800.
Interesting find from one of our buying trips, naive carved/turned box made from solid oak. Still functional as an ever...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
19th Century Austrian Majolica Pumpkin & Corn Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Austrian Majolica Pumpkin & Corn Tureen.
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Small Swedish Trough with Makers Mark with Dry Rubbed Finish
Located in Houston, TX
Small Swedish trough, or trencher, with incised makers mark in dry-rubbed finish. Beautiful dry, pale patina and grayish-brown color. Circa 1840-1879.
...
Category
1840s Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Oval-Shaped Bleached and Scrubbed Rustic Swedish Dugout Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Oval-shaped bleached and scrubbed rustic Swedish dugout bowl, inscribed on bottom "EES" with a single runic character.
Note: Due to regional changes in...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Resin And Bronze Wall Mounted Moose Skull
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large, impressive and very decorative reproduction Moose Skull with Antlers in Bronze and Resin. Very well made with good weight and a convincing finish replicating bronze patina on the Antlers as on the Skull. A fine patinated bronze skull mounted with wide resin antlers...
Category
20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Copper Hand Made Cauldron With Wrought Iron Handle
Located in Ross, CA
Antique copper cauldron with a top rolled edge, dovetail seams and wrought iron handle. The measurements are the cauldron only.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
1950's White Horse Cellar Scotch Wooden Whisky Crate
Located in West Chester, PA
A nice vintage White Horse Cellar Scotch Whiskey wooden crate circa 1956
Interior dimensions roughly
14”x12.25”x 11”h
Category
Mid-20th Century English Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ancient Rustic Cart Wheel Mounted on Black Lacquer Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
An ancient Indian cart wheel mounted on custom black lacquered base with dark brown patina. Unveil a fragment of history with this ancient Indian cart wheel, presented on a custom black lacquered base that adds a contemporary edge to its timeless charm. This artifact boasts a diameter that whispers tales of its past, accentuated by a dark brown patina that speaks to its age and authenticity. Resting on an 8" x 9.25" base, the wheel is characterized by its rustic allure and a richly weathered appearance, imbued with character that only centuries can bestow.
The wheel's small stature allows it to serve as a sophisticated and unobtrusive decorative element in any home, harmonizing with diverse interior styles. Imagine this unique piece adorning a minimalist living space, where its intricate history provides a warm contrast to modern aesthetics, or nestled within a richly layered, eclectic room, echoing an appreciation for global artifacts.
This ancient wheel...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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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