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
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
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
$476 Sale Price
40% Off
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
$580 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
Category
1850s French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
4 Heavy Hand Wrought Iron and Woven Raffia Armchairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Woven raffia seat and back rests in chevron pattern, these heavy and important hand wrought iron armchairs retain the wonderful original wear and patina from years of use and enjoyment. Made in Mexico, these hand forged iron chairs...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$12,500 / set
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
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
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
$116 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Vintage Cast Iron Pig Silhouette Door Stop
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming farmhouse country cast iron door stop or garden art in the form of a pig.
USA, Early 20th century
Measuers: 8.25"W x 1.5"D x 5.63"H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Cast Iron Quail Silhouette Door Stop
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming farmhouse country cast iron door stop or garden art in the form of a quail.
USA, Early 20th century
Measuers: 7"W x 1.5"D x 9"H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
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
$2,850 / set
French 1890s Château Villaret Grape Picking Hod with Fleur de Lys Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French grape picking hod from circa 1890 with Château Villaret Vins & Spiritueux label, accented with a fleur-de-lys and the date 1854. Embrace the rustic charm and rich history of...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
$190 Sale Price
20% 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
$1,330 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
English Turn of the Century Oak Barrel with Brass Braces, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic English turn of the century oak barrel from the early 20th century, with brass braces and tin interior. Created in England during the early years of the 20th century, this b...
Category
Early 20th Century English Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Tin
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
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
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
English Decorative Fence Section, circa 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920's English fence section in a wonderful old green paint. Perfect as a decorative element in your garden or?
Category
Early 20th Century British Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
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
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
$1,840 Sale Price
20% 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$25,308 / set
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
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
Spanish Antique Clay Pot with Spout at the Bottom from the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish antique clay pot from the 19th century. This Spanish pot features a continuous lip around the top as well as a cute spout at the bottom. Thi...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
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
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
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
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
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
Chinese Coil Pickling Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally used for pickling foods, this mid-20th century ceramic jar is coated inside and out with a dark glaze. Subtle ridges suggest that the bowl was fashioned by coiling flatten...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
1950s French Concrete Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
This concrete painted sculpture was made in France, circa 1950. The statue depicts a young boy standing, his right arm leaning on a basket, his left hand waving a bell. His clothing ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$1,077 Sale Price
40% Off
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
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
Ben Davis Rustic Andirondack Style Twig Fire Screen
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Adirondack-style (19/20th Century) twig filigree framed fire screen stand with paisley upholstery (Attributed to Ben Davis)
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Twig
English Fence Section, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, 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
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
$516 Sale Price
35% Off
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
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 Boho Patinated Primitive Wood Columns - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with these Vintage Boho Patinated Primitive Wood Columns. Their rich patina and rustic charm bring a touch of timeless elegance and bohemian flair to any space. Pe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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
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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