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
Antique Mesquite Wood Parts Door Frames
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Mesquite Wood Parts Door Frames
One-37 x 3.5 x 2.5 Two- 31 x 3.5 x 2.5
Preowned vintage condition
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Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Vintage Poured Stone Bull
Located in New York, NY
Well detailed poured stone bull statue. We believe this item was originally placed in a shop in France, perhaps a butcher shop, as display. It appears as though the piece was never p...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Mesquite Pulley Rustic Wood Farm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Antique Mezquite Pulley Rustic Wood Farm
17 h x 5 w x 5
Unrestored vintage condition
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Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Vintage Salterini Rustic 5 Piece Patio Set
By Salterini
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Salterini Rustic 5 Piece Patio Set
Vintage wrought iron patio set circa 1950s Very good structural condition with minor signs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$3,920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Early 20th Century Organic Hand-Crafted Indian Charka Spinning Wheel.
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful Example of An Antique Early 20th Century Hand Crafted Indian Hardwood Spinning Wheel or Charka.
The tabletop or floor charkha is one of the oldest known forms of the spinning wheel...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Hardwood
Large Antique Red Terracotta Chimney Pot with Rolled Rim and Aged Surface Patina
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This large antique English red terracotta chimney pot showcases the timeless craftsmanship of 19th- to early 20th-century architectural design. Handcrafted from durable fired clay, i...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Unusual 5 piece painted natural wood garden set
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual 5 piece painted natural wood garden set circa 1940.
Rustic piece of Swedish wood work using sourced branches to make furniture. Set comprises of a table, sofa, 2 armchairs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Birch, Pine, Paint
$2,872 / set
1972 Karroll Studio Pottery Hanging Planter – Rustic Ceramic with Leather
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking vintage hanging vessel, handcrafted and signed by the artist ""Karroll"" in 1972, is a beautiful example of American studio pottery from the early 70s. Expertly wheel-t...
Category
1970s American Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Primitive Industrial Woven Wire Window Security Guard
Located in Topeka, KS
Interesting antique primitive and rustic woven wire industrial window security guard or grate. It is wonderful condition with lots of rusty age patina. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Large 19th Century Copper Cauldron / Planter on Wrought Iron Tripod Stand
Located in Madrid, ES
This large size 19th century hand-hammered copper cauldron cook pot with rich chocolate brown patina is paired with a heavy wrought iron tripod. Originally designed to sit directly above the hot coals of a cook fire or fireplace, rich country stews, soups or rice dishes would come to life in this humble cookware. Well-crafted to withstand the punishments of daily use, these rugged items hold great rustic charm, and can easily find functional and decorative uses in a wide variety of interior decor styles. A catchall container for firewood or magazines perhaps, or an interior or exterior planter...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Iron
Architectural Element with Amazing Patina
Located in Peekskill, NY
This early plaster detail has weathered so deeply that it has the feel of coral. On this object the patina is more important than the subject. You can even see some traces of moss st...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster
$1,200 Sale Price
33% Off
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
19th century heavy cast iron faux bois bench frames in hunter green finish
Located in Ferndale, MI
Heavy cast iron garden bench frames . Faux bois style of knotty tree branches . Saved from a Detroit area estate . Original wood was rotted beyond saving . Benches were media blasted...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique European Wire Planters
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of European Antique wire planters. Measure: 36″
Charming pair of wrought iron planters from France. Original wear and patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,520 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1930s Antique Garden Planter Carved Wood Relief
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Rustic carved round wood planter legs in intricate relief.
distressed decorative catch it all antique rice washer.
30 in diameter x 12 height
Unmarked.
Original unrestored antique vi...
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
19th Century Cast Iron Cauldron or Kettle, Continental circa 1830
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The seamed body of bellied form encircled by two bands of raised mouldings, rising to a flaring rim and retaining its original swing handle, the underside showing casting / foundry m...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$780 Sale Price
20% Off
Rustic Planter, Ginger Jar, Vase or Pot in Brown, Black and Cream, Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall circular rustic hand-thrown ginger jar, planter, or vase in black, brown, and cream. The vase is created from a rough sandy ceramic material. A fluted top is fired in black, a...
Category
1990s American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Mediterranean Style Aluminum Swivel and Tilt Black Tuscan Garden Patio Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mediterranean Style Aluminum Swivel and Tilt Black Tuscan Garden Patio Chairs - a Pair Circa Late 20th century. Measurements: 37" H x 26.5" W x 26" D x 25” Seat height x 25” Arm hei...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
19th Century Rustic Teak Wood Mortar Urn, Antique Planter for Vintage Home Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century rustic teak wood mortar urn, perfect to be used as an antique planter for a vintage home décor. This 19th-century rustic teak wood mortar ...
Category
19th Century Indonesian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
Vintage Water Mill Bucket Planters, sold Separately
Located in Wichita, KS
Wonderful Vintage 20th Century water mill buckets for planting or decoration. These bucket chains evoke a feeling of warmth and age and provide a creative way to display your planti...
Category
20th Century Unknown Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Large Rustic Doors from Hungary, circa 1890-1920
Located in Round Top, TX
Extremely large rustic doors from Hungary, over 12' wide and 11' tall.
The original brown and white painted finish shows chips, crackles, distress and missing paint from years in the...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
$5,850 / set
Solid Brass Fireplace Tools with Horse Head Handles and Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid Brass fireplace tools, a poker and a shovel with handles and a stand that have carved horse heads . Each handle also has eyelets for hanging elsewhere if necessary.
Wonderful...
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century Iron Bucket with Handle Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful antique Industrial iron metal bucket can be used for logs, kindling, fireplace tools or put a piece of glass, wood or stone on top an...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$1,600 / item
Circa 1990s Pale Green Bubbled Glass Garden Apple Plant Succulent Terrarium
Located in London, England
Circa 1990s large clear glass with a hint of pale green "Bottle Garden Terrarium" in the form of an apple. The large round hole allows easy access to get your hands inside if you wi...
Category
1990s British Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass
Pair Of Vintage Sunflower Metal Ornamental Garden Stakes
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of vintage rusted metal sunflower garden stakes. Wonderful rust patina. Tall stakes with large leaves topped with sunny sunflowers. Pleasing addi...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Teak Wood Rustic Mortar Urn Repurposed as an Antique Planter, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century rustic teak wood mortar urn, perfect to be used as an antique planter for a vintage home décor. This 19th-century rustic teak wood mortar, with its rich history and st...
Category
19th Century Indonesian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
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
Early 20th Century Rustic Wooden Planter with Tapered Body and Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
This antique wooden planter, dating from the early 20th century, captivates with its rustic charm and simple, weathered appearance. The rectangu...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
French Vage Faux Bois Planters
Located in Dallas, TX
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 hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Antique Japanese Hibachi Coffee Table Base or Planter, Glass Top Not Included
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique rustic versatile Japanese hibachi, perfect to be used as a planter, or a coffee table. Experience the fusion of Eastern craftsmanship and adaptable design with this antique Japanese hibachi, a charming artifact from a bygone era, now reimagined as a multifunctional piece for contemporary living. This rustic treasure serves as a striking symbol of Japanese tradition, exuding an allure that resonates with both history enthusiasts and design aficionados.
Once used to heat homes and cook food, this hibachi’s robust structure and aged patina now make it an eye-catching centerpiece that could serve as an intriguing planter or a distinctive coffee table. The photo showcases the hibachi paired...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of Glazed Terracotta Garden Urns or Jardinieres with Metal and Wood Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique pair of Glazed Terracotta planters or Urns with metal and wood handles and removable lid. The pair have a wonderful look with a opening on each corner with a carved dragon or foo face... the handles are unique in design - the lids are removable.
We are not certain what the original purpose was but most certainly are a very decorative pair and perfect for a garden entrance...
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Carved Wood Decorative Pedestal Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage hand-carved pedestal bowl is a masterclass in organic texture and rustic charm, offering an authoritative presence for any curated interior. Expertly hewn from a single ...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1976 Arnel
s Hand-Painted Ceramic Hen Planter – Farmhouse Country Decor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Add a touch of rustic charm to your home with this vintage ceramic rooster planter, beautifully crafted in the style of Arnel’s ceramics. Featu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
English Fence Section, circa 1900
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Circa 1880-1920 English fence section that could be used as an interesting garden element, or possible a twin headboard?
Category
Early 20th Century British Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Collection of Terracotta Pots
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of four vintage Mediterranean handmade terracotta pots. Use your imagination to display these amazing pieces as sculpture, use as pl...
Category
20th Century European Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
$1,500 / set
French Rustic and Rural Wash Basin Early 19th in Terracotta
Located in Stockholm, SE
Charming and at the same time rural decorative early 19th century French terracotta was basin.
Looking as it has been around for a while, maybe displayed as an object in a French mo...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Mid 20th Century Boho Cast Stone Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with timeless architectural character with this vintage cast stone planter. Crafted with a substantial, sculptural form, it features repeating ribbed and beaded det...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Concrete
Pair of English Victorian Faux Wood Planters
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic English (Scottish) Victorian porcelain faux wood tree base design round fernery/planter stands.
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain
$21,000 / set
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...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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
Vintage Boho Cast Stone Mushrooms - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a whimsical, nature-inspired touch to your space with this charming pair of vintage cast stone mushroom sculptures. These beautifully aged garden accents feature an organic, scul...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
$1,450 / set
Vintage Boho Cast Brass Dog Drawer Pulls – Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring whimsical charm and vintage character to your furniture with this set of two cast metal dog drawer pulls, perfect for the animal lover or eclectic decorator. Each pull showcase...
Category
1920s American Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Rustic Continental Tree Trunk Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
3 Rustic Continental (19th-20th century) tree trunk base side chairs with twig hoop design back. (PRICED EACH).
Category
20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
$1,200 / item
Continental Twig 10-Arm Planter
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Continental (19th Cent) natural twig form 10 arm plant stand with shelf.
Category
19th Century European Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Twig
Pair of Spanish Forged-Iron Basket Andirons, circa 1900
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Elegant pair of Spanish forged-iron andirons dating from circa 1880–1920. Each piece features a sculptural basket-form finial composed of curved iron bands and decorative cut motifs,...
Category
Early 1900s Spanish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
English Decorative Fence Section, circa 1920
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Circa 1920's English fence section in a wonderful old green paint. Perfect as a decorative element in your garden or?
Category
Early 20th Century British Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Continental Iron
Wood Fernery
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Continental style (20th Cent) iron simulated wood design fernery with an oval base holding a liner supported on a pedestal base. (att: JEAN-MICHEL FRANK)
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Column Base
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful architectural base with hand carved scrolls on each end. Originally used as a base for an interior column, hence the hole in the center. Three sides are bevelled and one si...
Category
1950s Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Rustic Country House Benches
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
Created solely out of teak branches this pair of benches are fabulous and totally unique country house style garden seats of grand proportions.
Finished in a country house paint wa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
$25,499 / set
Pair of Old Hickory Paisley Lattice Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory "Apache" round back Armchairs with a paisley upholstered round seat above a lattice design base. (signed with brand: OLD HICKORY)
Category
20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
$8,250 / set
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
Andrianna Shamaris Century Old Shutters or Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful rare 100 year old teak shutters with unique wood detail from my private collection. We first removed the paint and sanded the wood to a smooth ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Large Mid Century Swedish Birch and Pine Root Bowl Tazza on Base
Located in Wichita, KS
A large mid 20th century birch and pine root bowl on a base from northern Sweden, c. 1950. A highly decorative and sculptural piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Birch, Pine
French Turn of the Century 1900s Two-Tiered Green Painted Oval Jardinière
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French two-tiered oval shaped jardinière from the early 20th century, with green and white painted metal, scrolling accents and weathered appearance. Created in France during the T...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
Provincial Chinese Iron Bell, c. 1850
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 de...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Trunk Triangular Table Base
Located in Dallas, TX
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 hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Large Spanish Rustic Hammered Copper Container with Cover, Wrought Iron Handle
Located in Madrid, ES
This impressive 19th century hand-hammered copper jug stands 2 feet tall, and is exceptionally stabile due to its wide based design. Originally crafted for more practical purposes, t...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Wrought 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
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho Patinated Cast Stone Architectural Element Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your space with a touch of historical charm through this Vintage Boho patinated cast stone architectural column. Its weathered finish and intricate detailing evoke classic Am...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Trunk Table Base with Bark Exterior
Located in Dallas, TX
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 hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category
20th Century 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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