Rustic Decorative Objects
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
José De Creeft Female Totem Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
José De Creeft (1884-1982) Female Totem wood carving sculpture
Provenance / Acquisition:
Property from the important collection of the late Robert Gingold (1944-2017)
Highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas had the pleasure of presenting numerous items from the world renowned Art Deco collection of Robert Gingold in their May Design Auction catalog, May 25th, 2017.
The current owner acquired this remarkable example from Shultz Auctioneers, Clearance, New York, from consigner Kenneth Dukoff collection, an important Buffalo, New York antiques...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This monumental vintage ceramic urn is a masterclass in organic form and textural depth. Featuring a generous, bulbous silhouette, the piece is finished in a rich, multi-tonal glaze ...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Large Majolica Well with Birds Jerome Massier Fils, Circa 1910
Located in Austin, TX
Large spectacular Majolica well with birds signed Jerome Massier Fils circa 1910.
Measures: Height / 22 inches.
Category
1910s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Indian Wooden Water Bucket with Iron Handle and Dark Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An evocative antique Indian wooden water bucket, handcrafted from dark-stained timber and bound with iron bands. The bucket’s cylindrical form is composed of vertical staves joined b...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
Vintage Boho Praying Mantis Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a captivating Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Vase, a unique artisan creation featuring an evocative praying mantis motif. This cylindrical vase showcases an earthy, matte gla...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Contemporary Rustic Organically Shaped Olive Wood Basket with Handle
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Rustic organically-shaped carved olive wood basket with handle.
Category
20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Olive
Red Apple Ceramic Spice Jars, Set of 6
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of six ceramic spice jars or canisters. Hand painted with red apples in front with small branches on the back. Lids are also decorated with red apples ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$195 / set
Antique Early 20th Century American Splint Oak Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
An antique American splint oak gathering basket. The charming basket has a tight weave and would be charming as a decorative or functional piece.
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
English Biscuit Barrel
Located in High Point, NC
English Biscuit Barrel
Category
Early 20th Century English Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Hand-Crafted Rustic Terracotta Sculpture of Embracing Figures, 1980s
Located in Round Top, TX
DA tall, slim terra cotta sculpture featuring two figures in an embrace. Wonderful rust finish over entire surface; illegibly signed to base. Large-scale piece that creates a dramati...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century American Red Painted Gathering Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century American red painted oak splint round gathering basket with a tapered asymmetrical form making it perfect for hanging on a wall. Found in Western Massachusetts.
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Vintage Chinese Woven Bamboo Tray Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
This shallow basket of hand-woven bamboo is a beautiful example of traditional Chinese basketry. Used for harvesting grain or as a kitchen vessel for food prep, the large, round tray...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Chiseled Wabi Sabi Wood Tray, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Rich with character and spirit, this rustic tray from Yunnan province was hewn from a solid block of wood to an asymmetrical shape with wabi-sabi appeal. Ideal as a platter or catch-...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
French Faience Quimper Candelstick Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Quimper Candelstick Circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Early 20th Century Gathering Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century oak splint gathering basket with a large wood handle and plenty of room for holding berries, vegetables, or any myriad of floral. Today it's perfect for hanging on...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Majolica Boar Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica boar tureen, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Lacquered Harvest Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
It is easy to imagine someone, long ago, gathering a harvest from their garden or strolling to the market with this beautiful basket tucked under their arm. The round basket has been...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Willow
Massive Burl Wood Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
Behold the best burl wood bowl you've ever seen, a magnificent testament to the passage of time and the artistry of nature. This remarkable piece boasts a patina that only decades, p...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Burl
$9,500
2 Antique AP Donaghho Salt Glaze Cobalt Stoneware Crocks Canning Jars 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Two mid to late 19th century salt glazed stoneware crocks / canning jars by A.P. Donaghho, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Dimensions:
7” x 10.5” (Diameter x Height)
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Majolica Fish Jardiniere George Dreyfus Fontainebleau, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica fish jardiniere signed George Dreyfus Fontainebleau circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century Inn License in a Gilt Frame
Located in Queens, NY
Original 1790 NY state inn license letterpressed in a faux gilt and lacquer frame
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer
Large Antique Wooden Church Candle Holder, France, 1850s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850s / Antique / Large wooden church candle holder / Original patina / rustic
An antique turned wooden church candle holder from France, dat...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved Driftwood Whale Serving Tray
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming Folk Art hand carved driftwood decorative serving tray in the form of a whale, perfect for your Nantucket, Cape, or Hamptons home!
USA, Early 21st century
Measures: 26....
Category
2010s American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Driftwood
Hand-carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Hand-carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1900. This authentic bowl is crafted from solid fruitwood and has a warm, weathered appearance. Perfect as a decorative piece or as a generous...
Category
Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
French Majolica Dish Leaf, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica dish reticulated leaf, Circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Farmer
s Grain Basket with Iridescent Motifs and Weathered Appearance
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique farmer's grain basket from the 19th century, with cylindrical silhouette, iridescent motifs and lid. This 19th-century antique farmer's grain b...
Category
19th Century Philippine Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
Stone Accessory Primitive 18th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection pays homage to the beauty of vintage and antique
pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they ...
Category
18th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Set of 2 antique 19th century French copper candlesticks
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / Pair Candlesticks / copper / Antique / Rustic
Stylish set of copper table candlesticks with round baluster base from the 19th century. This pair of brass candlestick...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Mexican Demijohn Rustic Clay Mezcal Vessel Bottle Pottery Oaxaca Folk Art
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This rustic mezcal bottle is a replica of an antique bottle or demijohn which was used to store mezcal, drunken during folk theaters in Oaxaca, Mexico. The bottle is done with cerami...
Category
2010s Mexican Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Clay
19th Century French Majolica Grapes Lidded Jar
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica Grapes Lidded Jar.
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Chinese Bent Handle Market Basket, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
It is easy to imagine someone, long ago, gathering a harvest from their garden or strolling to the market with this beautiful basket tucked under their arm. The round basket has been...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Willow
Mid-Century Modern Stylized Hand-carved Fruit Wood Duck Animal Sculpture Rustic
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern whimsical hand-carved Duck made out of soft Fruit Wood.
Stunning organic animal sculptures for Collectors.
A-596-335
Category
1970s American Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Portuguese Pottery Vessel with Triple Neck
Located in Troy, MI
New Portuguese rustic ceramic vase features a wide, curved base with a triple neck and two pierced openings. Unknown maker. Interesting, sculptural p...
Category
2010s Portuguese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Goose-Shaped Rattan Basket
Located in Bradenton, FL
A woven rattan basket shaped like a goose. A long neck curves around and turns back to face long raised feathers. A beak is formed from where the rattan joins into a single piece, and lighter bands decorated the neck and body. Inside are strands of rainbow-colored rattan.
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
Antique brewery beer jug "pear jug" Bavaria/Austria mid 18th century pewter lid
Located in Landshut, BY
traditional antique beer jug "Birnenkrug" translated: pear jug
Bavaria or Austria middle of 18th century with a pewter lid
Ø mouth: 7cm ~ Ø max 14cm ~ weight: 1149grs
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
$361 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Majolica Box Books Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th Century Majolica Box Books Choisy Le Roi.
H / 6.8 inches
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Impressive Collection of African Carved Wood Masks on Tall Custom Iron Stands
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very impressive trio of hand carved African masks majestically displayed on custom tall iron stands in varying heights.
Stands have bases that are 12” x 12”
Tallest sculpture 86”
Mid...
Category
1990s Mozambican Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved Oak Mushroom Statues, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful and unique pair of vintage hand carved natural oak mushroom statues. These would be perfect for a country house, indoors or outdoors! They ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Large Glass Apothecary Jars
Located in Queens, NY
2 American Country-style glass 4 sided bulbous shaped apothecary jars with stopper. (PRICED EACH) (1 as is; sells for $350)
One of apothecary jars has a large crack in it.
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$750 / item
Antique French Brass Pot
Located in High Point, NC
Made in 19th Century France, this wide pan is handmade from brass and iron. The sizable surface has certainly seen its share of kitchen work through the years, the time touched patin...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
American Country Style Wood and Brass Gavel
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style wood and brass judges gavel.
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
F. Toya Jemez Native American Hand Made Small Clay Pot
Located in Queens, NY
Native American Jemez Pueblo red clay pot handmade and painted with black and off-white accents (Signed under: F. TOYA JEMEZ NM)
Burnished finish
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Antique 19th Century Italian Yellow Drip Confit Pot
Located in Pearland, TX
An authentic 19th-Century Italian confit pot or jar, rare with a yellow drip. This pot is full of character, hand crafted and painted with two charming handles, known as 'ears.' Thes...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Rustic Folk Art Horse and Ox from Nativity Scene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Guatemalan carved wooden nativity animals, depicting a recumbent horse and ox. Both figures retain traces of their original polychrome - the horse in mottled cre...
Category
19th Century Guatemalan Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Rare 19th Century Majolica Hen Vase, Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica hen vase Delphin Massier signed Vallauris, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Antique Handmade Oak Dovetailed Farmhouse Dough Bowl Bin Trough Trencher 37"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique rustic wooden dough bowl / trencher. Rectangular in form with slanted sides and hand holds at each corner.
Dimensions:
36.5" x 22.5" x 5.5" (Width x Depth x Height)
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Mid-20th Century Chinese Woven Reed Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A mid-20th century Chinese woven reed basket with a rolled banded top wrapped in flat reeds.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Reed
20th Century Hand Crafted Anatolian Terracotta Vase
Located in London, GB
Description:
This 20th-century Anatolian terracotta jug exemplifies traditional Turkish craftsmanship. The piece is distinguished by its elegantly curved handle and warm, earthy tone...
Category
1930s Turkish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Bactrian Sandstone Idol – Symbolic Protohistoric Art from Ancient Bactria
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This sandstone Bactrian idol is a handcrafted reproduction inspired by ancient votive statues from the region of Bactria, in present-day Afghanistan. Car...
Category
2010s Afghan Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Large early 20th century Scandinavian woven basket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large early 20th century woven basket circa 1910.
Scandinavian woven pine basket with a softwood frame. Ideal for use as a light use log bin, or for storing those shoes in the cloa...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Tramp Art Photo Frame Rustic Style 19th Century, Austria circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Decorative Tramp Art photo frame from the period in Austria around 1880. Elaborately hand carved out of bass wood this rustic photo frame comes w...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Softwood
Chinese Round Grain Container with Offering Fruits, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted wood container dates to the early 20th century and was used to store rice and other grains. The lidded container has a rounded body with a short footed base, constr...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
19th Century Spanish Pottery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Spanish terracotta glazed pottery jar, exemplifies rustic elegance and traditional craftsmanship. Handcrafted from terracotta, its ochre-glazed upper portion featur...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Post Mounted As A Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
sculpture comprised as being made from reclaimed wood fragment with mortise-and-tenon joinery and mounted on a custom iron stand to be displayed as art.
Dimensions: 9 5/8" x 10 1/8...
Category
20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Spanish Braided Wood Large Rustic Basket, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional hand-braided wood decorative basket / storage basket, Spain, 1940s-1950s.
Hand-crafted basket from Galicia, at the northern part of Spain.
Wooden stripes beautifully wove...
Category
20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Hand polished large early 20th century carved bowl
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Hand polished large early 20th century carved bowl circa 1900.
Handmade from carving from a solid tree trunk. These were made in eastern europe as a way of feeding livestock. Due ...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Pitcher
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Pitcher showcases handcrafted artistry with its organic form and earthy glaze. Perfect as a functional piece or a decorative accent, this pi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Majolica Begonia Leaf Wilhelm Schiller
Son Vide-Poche
Located in Austin, TX
Small 19th Century Majolica Begonia Leaf signed Wilhelm Schiller & Son Vide-Poche.
High quality.
6.3 by 3.6 inches.
Wilhelm Schiller began production of porcelain and earthenware in ...
Category
1880s Czech Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Woven Chinese Grain Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
This woven tray basket was originally used for harvesting grains or in a kitchen for food prep and storage. Despite its humble origin, the basket exhibits remarkable workmanship, bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Willow
Ancient-Style Mediterranean Terracotta Amphora with Twin Handles + Aged Patina
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This impressive Mediterranean-style amphora is a masterful example of early utilitarian pottery, crafted from terracotta clay and shaped by hand in the traditional ancient manner. It...
Category
19th Century European Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Rustic decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include José Alves Cunha, Michel Caugant, Sarreguemines, and Bavent. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $85 and tops out at $65,000 while the average work can sell for $714.
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