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 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
Old Stone Fountain - Limestone Pool Fountain - Antique Garden Fountain
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This old French Limestone fountain was hand carved in the mid 17th century and installed in a French countryside home. The piece has been well preserved throughout the years and was ...
Category
Mid-17th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone, Wrought Iron
19th Century Grain Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic sculptural 19th century grain mortar of one piece of wood with a wonderful patina that glows! Would be an incredible waste paper basket in a powder room or office. Could ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Rustic Italian Amalfi Style Iron Tile Top Garden Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic mid-century modern Amalfi coast style Italian garden table or console featuring a blue and white tile top. The ceramic tiles are cream colore...
Category
20th Century Italian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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. Minor Lo...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,359 Sale Price
28% Off
Swedish 1880s Oval Milk Tub with Blue and Black Paint and Distressed Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish oval-shaped milk tub from the late 19th century with blue paint and black accents. Created in Sweden during the last quarter of the 19th century, this milk tub attracts our...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Hanging Doorway Entry Shoppe Bell with Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful wrought iron bell used as a notification someone has entered or moved a door - could be used at home, in a shop or in a barn. or as a dec...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
$660 Sale Price
20% Off
American Rustic Old Hickory Porch Glider
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (1930s) large settee porch glider having spindle trim with a woven seat and back supported on a metal frame. (branded: OLD HIC...
Category
1930s American Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Small Vintage Green Bench with A-Frame Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small vintage Chinese A-Frame wooden bench from the Mid-20th Century, with professionally done custom green painted finish, carved apron and distressed patina. This small bench dra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
19th C. French Anduze Jardiniere Vase Signed Boisset
By Boisset
Located in Wichita, KS
A large French Anduze urn signed by the original maker of Anduze vases, Boisset. Marked with the Boisset crest in cartouche. This vase or pot has a beaut...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
English Oak and Brass Bucket with Tin Liner and Large Handle, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A richly patinated English oak bucket from the 19th century, featuring a warm, dark finish and original brass fittings, including three broad brass bands and a hinged bail handle wit...
Category
19th Century English Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Tin
Indoor or Outdoor Teak Table on Twin Metal Pedestal Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
The top is composed of rustically smooth planks of teak wood, while the pair of pedestals are of antique silver cast iron. Each, decorated with acanthus leaves, has at the top four f...
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Faux Bois Planter
Located in High Point, NC
STUNNING 19th century faux bois planter from France made from terracotta. The casting was so expertly crafted on this piece, it truly looks like an old tree stump found in the middl...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
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
Four Antique Stone Pedestals or Plinths
Located in Sheffield, MA
The four early stone pedestals or plinths can be used as garden ornaments for supporting potted plants or seating.
Measures: Top 8" x 8"
Base 14" x 14.25"
Height 16.75".
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
$3,360 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Large antique Italian decorative staircase in white wood
Located in Milano, IT
Large Italian Vintage Rustic Decorative Ladder from the 1920s The ladder is made of painted wood.
The ladder is a beautiful painted wood decorative element from the Rustic Chic perio...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Glazed Terracotta Garden Planter in Iron Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glazed terracotta garden planter in iron frame - a compliment to the garden, this piece can create height and interest in the horizon line of ...
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Glazed Terracotta Tall Pot with Handles
Located in Middleburg, VA
With its timeworn beauty and graceful silhouette, this 19th-century Turkish terracotta vessel captures the soulful elegance of Old World craftsmanship! Hand-thrown and kiln-fired cir...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta, Clay, Earthenware
Vintage Boho Monumental Cast Concrete Planters - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This impressive pair of large, traditional planters provides instant historical character and architectural weight to any exterior space. Crafted from rough-cast concrete, the vessel...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
American Rustic Old Hickory Chaise
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (1920s) adjustable chaise with woven trim and wheels with linen upholstered cushions with fishing camp scenes (branded: ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Organic Root Sculpture Stand or Fountain with Tiered Display Surfaces and Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
This sculptural root stand charms with its flowing organic form, rich warm tones, and dynamic presence. Hand-carved from a single root structure, the piece ...
Category
20th Century Indonesian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of Bradley and Hubbard American Country Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Country (19th Century) wrought iron andirons with sunburst and face design (BRADLEY & HUBBARD) (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage German 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 size and color...
Category
1950s Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$671 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Antique Indian Rustic Wood Planter Box with Weathered Finish for Garden or Patio
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian rustic wooden planter box with nicely weathered appearance. This antique Indian rustic wooden planter box captivates with its beau...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
18th Century Pot from Granada, Spain (3 available)
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Biot Pot from Granada, Spain (3 available) Terracotta Olive Jar or Pot with nicely aged patina. 3 are available, all similar.
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
$3,255 / item
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
Organic Double or Single Plant Stand Pedestals
Located in Miami, FL
Organic double or single plant stand pedestals
Offered for sale are two individual natural cut logs for use as organic plant stands. They are s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
$375 Sale Price
25% Off
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
$600 / item
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Terracotta Wall Pocket Planter – Handcrafted Fluted Design
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage Italian terracotta wall pocket planter is a beautifully handcrafted piece, reminiscent of traditional Tuscan and Mediterranean garden ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Wooden Indonesian Brown Mortar Planter from the Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique wood Indonesian planter of rustic appearance from the early 20th century. Born in Indonesia and probably created to be a mortar used to store or grind up food, this wooden...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl. Chiseled from a block o...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite
Rustic Stone Fireplace Surround From France For Authentic Interior Creation
Located in Beervelde, BE
Rustic stone fireplace surround from the 17th Century.
The beige hard limestone brings instant French slow living feeling in the room.
Measureme...
Category
17th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Late 19th Century Swedish Round Solid Cast Iron Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rustic solid cast iron table made in Sweden during the late 1800s by Skoglund & Olson. The company was established in 1874 by Erik Gustaf Skoglund and Axel Olson as a foundry in Gävl...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Round Stone Trough or Planter
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique round trough or planter cast stone. Probablly at some time was turned into a planter, as it has a hole in the bottom.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair of Weathered Gray-Painted Arched Domed Louvered Doors
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A vibrant pair of arched and louvered doors with wonderful early craftsmanship utilizing tenon-mortised joints secured with tiny wooden pins, they featur...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Antique Italian decorative staircase in beige wood
Located in Milano, IT
Fabulous Italian Vintage rustic staircase from the 1920s.The staircase is made of painted wood.
The ladder is a beautiful painted wood decorative element from the Rustic Chic period ...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare and Old Reclaimed Italian Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This limestone mantel is one of twelve fireplace mantels that we've recently acquired from a chateau-like mansion in Italy.
All twelve rare mantels were intricately hand carved by ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone, 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 ...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
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. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Half Round Window Casement/ Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Found in France, this large antique French half round wood window casement has been repurposed as a mirror. This gorgeous antique French half-moon window/m...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Rustic Farmhouse Blue Wooden Trug or Tool Box
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming country farmhouse wooden tool box trug painted in a beautiful blue. This piece would be ideal as a craft organizer, silverware holder, or garden tool box.
Iowa, USA, Late...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Small D Shape Carved Stone Weathered Sandstone Planter Bonsai Pot
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Discover the timeless beauty of this antique carved stone planter. An early piece, circa 1900, the piece showcases the rich, natural patina that develops over a lifetime.
The gentle curved D-shape and irregular surface create a striking, sculptural silhouette that complements both modern and traditional decor. The natural stone has developed a beautiful texture and natural lichen over time, adding to its raw, earthy elegance.
The D-shaped design makes it perfect to put against a wall or as a standalone piece, ample room to display your favourite plants, succulents, or fresh herbs. Whether placed indoors or out, this planter adds a zen-inspired, nature-infused accent with its unique character and charm.
Durable enough for outdoor use, or if preferred to use inside, this antique planter brings a touch of the outdoors in. The planter appears to have a small drainage hole, if using indoors, care sound be taken to ensure no leakage or staining from the planter.
Embrace the beauty of perfect imperfection and the quiet elegance of nature with this organic stone planter...
Category
Early 20th Century British Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Sandstone
$647 Sale Price
20% Off
19th C. Rustic Plant Stand
Located in Queens, NY
Nineteenth century Rustic Continental natural twig form plant stand supported by three legs and featuring ten planters staggered at different levels around a large, centered shelf.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Twig
$16,500
Hand Carved Stone Milling Bowl, Square
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved stone milling bowl.
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and har...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
$254 Sale Price / item
34% Off
Antique 19th Century Big Cast Iron Key
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Antique 19th Century Big Cast Iron Key.
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century Octagonal Dutch Brazier, Outdoor Cooker
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Octagonal Dutch Brazier ~ Outdoor Cooker is a wonderful invention that allows one to use hot coals to warm up or Cook items outdoors while enjoying fresh air and sunshine, or the nighttime stars! The wooden hearth is eight sided, and crafted from walnut to both appear attractive as well as provide an insulated barrier surrounding the brass firepit. The hand-hammered brass fire pit...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Boho Carved Wooden Panels - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Imbue your space with the rich narratives of global artistry and natural texture with this captivating pair of Vintage Boho Carved Wooden Panels. Each panel is a unique masterpiece, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Botswanan Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
$1,450 / set
French 19th Century Large Painted Pale Blue Half Circle Window Casement
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large-size French 19th century painted wood half round window casement. This gorgeous antique French half-moon window features a painted wood casem...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
American Rustic Old Hickory Glider Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory porch glider (loveseat) with woven rectangular seat and back and suspended by chains
Category
20th Century American 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
Antique Rustic Oak Door, Circa XVI Century, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Antique Rustic Oak Door, Circa XVI Century, Spain
16th Century, 1500's Rustic Oak Door.
From the Pyrenees Mountains in Spain
Solid Oak with Original Patina.
CONDITION: G...
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
Italian 19th Century Terracotta Planter with Crosshatched Motifs and Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian terracotta planter from the 19th century with crosshatched friezes, lateral handles and nicely aged patina. This charming 19th-century Italian terracotta planter is a capt...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Heavy Blacksmith Made Inglenook Iron Log Carrier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Heavy Blacksmith Made Inglenook Iron Log Carrier
This is a sturdy and heavy piece made to hold logs, it has been made in a U shape holder for Fireside Logs
Made from iron bars, ...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Hand-Carved Teak Wood Column with Distressed Patina
Located in High Point, NC
This antique hand-carved teak wood column is a stunning architectural piece, exuding rustic charm and timeless character. Crafted from solid teak wood, the column showcases a beautif...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Teak
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
Majolica Terracotta Hen and Chicks Bavent, circa 1920
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Large terracotta hen and his two chicks from Normandy, circa 1920.
Country style.
Measure: Hen / 13.8" height, 19" length on 7".
Chicks / 4.5", 5.5" on 3".
Category
1920s French Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
$2,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Boho Patinated Trellis Terracotta Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Boho Patinated Trellis Terracotta Planter, showcasing a weathered finish and trellis design. A charming, rustic piece perfect for adding bohemian flair to your garden or pati...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
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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