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
Tall Antique Rustic French Walnut Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A tall antique rustic French walnut door, suitable for interior use. The tall and narrow stature of this early 19th century door certainly make it an impressive piece. The warm walnu...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Walnut
French Wooden Planter with Iron Handles in the Style of Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s French wooden planter, echoing the style of Guillerme et Chambron. Crafted from solid wood, the planter's octagonal form is accentuated by the interplay of carved notches alo...
Category
1960s French Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large Antique French Copper Kettle, France circa 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / Kettle / copper / Rustic / Baroque / Antique
This early 20th-century French copper kettle is a beautifully preserved example of t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
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
Antique European Terracotta Garden Pot with Aged White Patina
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your garden or interior space with this beautifully weathered antique European terracotta pot, showcasing over a century of graceful aging and authentic patina. This substant...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Signed Rustic Large Glazed Brown Ceramic Pot, Belgium, 1800s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1800s / antique / ceramics / pot / brown glazed
This exquisite large rustic brown pot with elegantly crafted handles on top is a true masterpiece of ceramic artistry. H...
Category
Late 18th Century Belgian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Rustic Beam Bench Stained Pine Blackened Steel by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our beam bench utilizes reclaimed pine logs for a rustic bench. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain of each s...
Category
2010s American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Spanish Iron Rotating Door Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully unique door, entry or reminder bell.
A succession of hand wrought bells in a circular motion, when rotated by the handle produce a lovely and spontaneous series of bel...
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Grape Press Screw Pedestal with Amazing Patina
Located in Almelo, NL
19th Century French Grape Press Screw Pedestal with Amazing Patina, Converted Column
This striking 19th-century grape press screw originates from a traditional French winery, where...
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1850s French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Cast Iron planter decorated with masks and lion paws, France 1850s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / planter / jardiniere / cast iron / antique
Exquisite planter/jardiniere made in France around 1850. This large planter was made in cast iron and stands on 4 elegan...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Wood Tissue Holder Box Rustic Style
Located in New York, NY
An all-wood tissue holder box, in the Rustic style, circa 20th century. Box fits standard size tissues as demonstrated. A slide open/close on bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Very large enameled terracotta planter decorated with faces and vine leaves
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Very large enameled terracotta planter decorated with faces and vine leaves circa 1930/1950
Wear and small losses of enamel
Category
1930s European Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Large 17th century Monastery doors in terracotta lacquered oak, Portugal
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Portugal / 17th century/ Monastery doors / oak, metal / Rustic / French Provincial / Antique
Beautiful large solid oak double panel monastery doors from Portugal. The original hardw...
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17th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
19th C. Wood and Wrought Iron Panel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century panel made of a wood frame with hand wrought iron inset. Beautiful distressed paint throughout. It would be great to build into a construction project or incorporate as ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$450 Sale Price
40% Off
Traditional Spanish Vintage Bronze Pot, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
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
Traditional Spanish Vintage Bronze Pot, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage bronze pot. By Barberi, Olot, Spain circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Bronze.
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$2,677 Sale Price
50% Off
Mid Century South West Green Metal Patio or Garden Arm Chairs - A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of mid-century green metal patio or garden chairs. In the south, these patinated beauties are usually found around ranches or farms. Lovingly patinaed over time, they have a l...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
French Vintage Mesquite Wood Circle Disc Pulley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique round wood circle disc pulley. Old Mesquite wood.
Dimensions: 7.5 diameter x 1.75
Please visit take a look at our listings, we have an amazing cu...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Antique Farmhouse Green Wooden Trug
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming country farmhouse wooden tool box trug painted in a beautiful green. This piece would be ideal as a craft organizer, silverware holder, or g...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
1920s French Rustic Mesquite Partial Single Door Panel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Partial Single Door Panel French Rustic Mesquite
17 w x 44.5 h, door 35 x 2.25
Unrestored vintage
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Early 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Large 17th century Monastery doors in terracotta lacquered oak, Portugal
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Portugal / 17th century/ Monastery doors / oak / Rustic / French provincial / Antique
Beautiful large solid oak double panel monastery doors from Portugal with wooden hanging system...
Category
17th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Tuscan Chestnut Door with Original Painted Patina
Located in IT
Early 20th-century Italian Tuscan interior door crafted from solid chestnut wood, featuring its original painted surface and authentic aged patina. This antique Italian door dates to...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chestnut
Set of Three Rustic Zinc Water Buckets
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Three old zinc buckets. Spain, 1940s.
For storage, gardening and decorative purposes at home or for window dressings.
The large one has two handle...
Category
20th Century Spanish Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Zinc, Metal
$1,784 / set
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
Antique Rustic Iron Farmhouse Basket Hay Feeder Planter Fire Pit 25"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique rustic farmhouse basket / hay feeder / garden planter or fire pit. Made of iron featuring a birdcage design.
Dimensions:
25" d x 19" h
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
Traditional Spanish Vintage Bronze Pot, Signed and Dated, circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage bronze pot. Signed and dated. By unknown manufacturer, Olot, Spain circa 1980. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beau...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$392 Sale Price
83% Off
Italy 19th Century Kitchen Copper Wall Planter Pot
Located in Brescia, IT
Decorative copper wall planter, suitable to create a cozy green corner in the kitchen or outdoor.
A piece handmade by the masters art craftsman Italian work.
With certificate of ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Copper
$1,332 Sale Price
20% Off
Traditional Spanish Vintage Bronze Pot, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
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 p...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$2,498 Sale Price
50% Off
Rustic Vintage Two Wooden Adobe Brick Forms
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Two rustic vintage wooden adobe brick forms
30 x 16.75 x 3.5, inside 15 x 21.75, Small 23.75 x 17.75 x 4.25, inside 20 x 15.75
Original vintage
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Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Wrought Iron and Ceramic Tile Plant Stand by Industria Ceramica Salernitana
Located in New York, NY
Charming three tier plant stand made in Italy by the renown workshop Industria Ceramica Salernitana ( ICS ) with decorative ceramic tiles by Irene Kowaliska...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Seven Coquillage Oysters Baskets in Iron Wire
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Seven Vintage Metal Wire Coquillage baskets, France, 1960s.
Traditional metal baskets used by french oyster farmers at low tide for harvest.
Very good vintage condition and...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
Large Drift Timber Wooden Brutalist Sculpture
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful large sculpture made from drift timber, natural form. Very good texture and colour to the wood, aged over time.
Would look great either indoor or outdoor.
ST1526.
Category
20th Century English Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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
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
Rustic 19th Century Mexican Farmhouse Architectural Window Shutter
Located in Forney, TX
Charming small rustic antique Mexican farmhouse wooden hinged window / shutter, solid pine with mortise and tenon joinery, original hardware and lock, re...
Category
19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
Spanish Cauldron Pot / Vessel with Handles in Cast Iron, 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid Cast iron kitchen cauldron with handles from Galicia, Spain, 1920s-1930s.
Made in molded /cast iron, originally used for cooking. This cast iro...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
$671 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Pr. Early Forged Iron Andirons 18th - Early 19th C Vintage
By Samuel Yellin
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of hand forged iron andirons, probably Continental.possibly French in origin, early 19th C or 18th C vintage. The andirons feature...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Italian Pottery Ceramic Hibachi or Garden Sink Surround
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Unusual hand-painted Italian pottery ceramic hibachi or garden sink surround. Features an arched wash stand style backing made of three parts and a base with a 14" x 14" opening. Includes a metal grill with handles for cooking. Hand-painted with a grape and foliate motif in the manner of "Castelli...
Category
20th Century Italian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
French Majolica Fish Jardinière Onnaing, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Inspired by the Japonism movement this French Majolica large jardinière is signed Onnaing, circa 1890.
This handled jardinière is decorated with fishes in the water surrounded by se...
Category
1890s French Antique 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...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Pine
19th Century Antique Mexican Hand Hammered
Riveted Copper Tub
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th Century Mexican Hammered and Riveted Copper Tub.
An extraordinary and unique late 19th century hand-hammered, hand- crafted, and hand-riveted heavy gauge copper tub acquired ...
Category
Late 19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Carved Walnut North American Iron
Leather Fireplace Bellows
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Enhance your fireplace with this elegant and functional handmade bellows, crafted in North America in the late 20th century. This exquisite piece combines quality wood, brass, and le...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Antique French Half Round Window Casement/ Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Found in France, this large antique French painted wood half round window casement has been repurposed as a mirror. This gorgeous antique French half...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Redwood and Cast Iron Door
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Vintage Redwood door with steel plates and hinges.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE 20th c.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Redwood, Wood, Steel.
CONDITION Go...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Horn Handle Whisk Broom or Decorative Piece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small broom, or whisk Broom. Perfect for cleaning up small area of dirt, ash or crumbs from the table, fireplace or small pet debris. Also works perfectly as a decorative item.
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Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Horn, Natural Fiber, Resin
French Carved Walnut Forged Iron
Leather Fireplace Bellows
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Enhance your fireplace with this elegant and functional handmade bellows, crafted in Europe in the late 20th century. This exquisite piece combines quality wood, brass, and leather, ...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Cast Cement Crater Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce an organic touch to your decor with this vintage boho cast cement crater planter. Featuring a unique, textured design reminiscent of natural formations, this planter is per...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Boho Patinated Leaf Plant Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a charming vintage plant stand, a delightful fusion of Boho Chic and Rustic design, likely from the mid-20th century. This unique piece features an intricately crafted iro...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century Chinese Iron Bell
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic, 19th century iron bell once pealed in celebration or gave notice of important events in a town in northern China. The shoulder of the bell is adorned with subtle decorat...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Collector Craftsmanship Dolphin sculpture Brass / Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Add a touch of artistry and sophistication to your fireplace with this stunning pair of brass and wrought iron andirons, crafted in Italy in the early 20th century. Designed as a bea...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique Three Small Door Frames Rustic Mesquite Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Three Mesquite Wood Small Door Frames
-17.25 x 2 h x 3, 2- 10.5 x 1 h x 3 w, 3- 12.5. 1 h x 2
Preowned vintage condition
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Early 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Vintage Industrial Thread Bobbins
Located in San Diego, CA
Each wood and metal bobbin has unique color markings
as well a patina that tells of its history of long use.
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
$140 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Hand Wrought Hanging Iron Pot Rack
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well crafted black hand wrought two tiered iron hanging pot rack with 24 hooks. The rack with a spiral twist motif having a smaller oval tier c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Ancient Marble Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous ancient vessel carved from one piece of marble with subtle pink veins running throughout. Perfect for use as a vessel sink in a powder room,...
Category
18th Century Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
$2,800
Antique Vintage Set of Three Wooden Adobe Forms
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Rustic decorative Vintage Set of three wooden adobe Forms
L 28 x 15 x 2.25, inside 6 x 11.75, M 27 x 13.75 x 2 h, inside 6 x 11.75, S 22.25 x 11.75 x 2 h, inside 4.25 x 8.25
original...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Rustic French Early 19th Century Carved and Signed Door
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This early French door from the 1800s or before still retains its original hardware and the signature of its master craftsman (JB) on its interior. Stunning as a door or focal point ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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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