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
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
Vintage Boho Cement Rams Head Planters - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a rustic touch to your garden or indoor space with this pair of vintage boho cement ram's head planters. These sturdy and stylish planters feature detailed ram's head designs tha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$1,950 / set
Antique Shanxi Province Hand Carved Elmwood Oriental Door
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique shanxi province hand carved Elmwood Oriental Door.
Circa: 1880
Dimensions:
H: 84"
W: 49"
D: 23".
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Elm, Softwood
French Vintage Faux Bois Planter
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
Vintage Branch 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
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Glazed Terracotta Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add rustic charm to your garden or interior decor with this Vintage Boho Glazed Terracotta Planter. Its deep brown glaze and simple yet elegant silhouette offer a blend of functional...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Pair 18th Century Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 18th century wrought iron andirons were just as functional as they were decorative back in the days before central heating and electric ...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$898 / set
Cast Iron Planter dated 6th Mai 1885 A superb piece with a faux basket weave
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Cast Iron Planter dated 6th Mai 1885
A superb piece with a faux basket weave on the outside and the date 6th Mai 1885, the significance of they date and the French spelling of the m...
Category
1880s Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
Unique Pair of Polished River Rock Sinks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of river rock wash basins. This pair of sinks have each been carved from a single, natural river rock boulder. Each sink has a polished bowl with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
$1,455 / set
Simple French Fireplace in Rustic Travertine Stone
Located in London, GB
A simple French fireplace in rustic Travertine stone. The shaped jambs surmounted by plain frieze and moulded shelf above. Modern.
Shelf Width: 1380 mm 54 ⅜"
Overall Height: 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine
$8,840 / item
Ancient Hand-Crafted Portuguese Washbasin, Pot, Garden Elements, Rustic, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ancient; Hand-crafted; Portuguese ceramics; Stone Sinks; Garden sculpture; Planters; Jardinieres; Plantpot; Garden accessories; Garden elements, Patina, Rustic 1940's
Ancient hand-crafted Portuguese Washbasin from the 1940s. This style of pottery is very rare and has an incredibly charismatic patina to it. Originally used for storing water from nearby rivers to wash up. Can also be used as a pot for plants...
Category
1940s Portuguese Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Vintage Boho Painted Terra Cotta Rope Planters - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your greenery with a touch of bohemian charm and American craftsmanship! This pair of vintage painted terra cotta rope planters adds rustic elegance to any space. With their ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Cast Iron Vessel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This cast-iron vessel has an elegant form reminiscent of the beautiful ironwork, bronzes, and ceramics perfected by Chinese artisans thousands of years ago...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
English Oak 1880s Circular Planter with Brass Braces Mounted on Splaying Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak circular planter from the late 19th century, with later legs and brass accents. Born during the fourth quarter of the 19th century, thi...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
English Wrought Iron Firegrate with Scrolled Feet
Top
Located in London, GB
An English wrought iron firegrate with scrolled feet and tops. Pattern design to front bars with flower embellishments. 20th century.
Width At Front: 540 ...
Category
Late 20th Century English Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
12-inch Reclaimed Welsh Slate Floor Tiles 26 m2 Available (280 ft2)
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large quantity of reclaimed Welsh slate floor tiles with a natural riven finish. There are 198 tiles available in total, covering 26 m2 or 280 ft2.
Price per m2 is £300. The minim...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Welsh Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Slate
Antique Spanish Large Terracotta Vessel from the Late 19th Century
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
An antique Spanish large terracotta vessel from the late 19th century. This bulb-shaped vessel has thick round lips at the top opening followed b...
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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
Late 20th Century Boho Hanging Studio Pottery Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring the warmth of handcrafted artistry into your home with this exceptional vintage studio pottery planter. This unique piece showcases a beautiful blend of organic form and rustic...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay, Pottery
Vintage Boho Patinated Architectural Elements - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A captivating pair of American-style vintage Boho patinated architectural elements, each exuding rustic charm and timeless allure. These pieces combine Bohemian artistry with archite...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
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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