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
Vintage Driftwood Root Slice Heavy Slab Sculpture on Stand 28"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large slice of natural wood with live edge mounted on a wood and iron base featuring the formed shape of a five pointed star in the center.
Dimensions:
18" x 8" x 28" (Width x Depth...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Vintage Sarreid Glazed Pottery Vase
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful large glaze pottery candle holder by Sarried, LTD. Tall piece with nice form. Nicely appointed with weathered presence.
Category
20th Century Mexican Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Large French Reticulated Vine Leaves Pottery Jardiniere
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica Reticulated Vine Leaves Pottery Jardiniere circa 1900.
14.5 by 11 inches.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Rustic Pair of Spanish Andalusian Woven Esparto Baskets 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Handcrafted in the sun-drenched region of Andalusia during the 1960s, this pair of rustic baskets exemplifies the timeless traditions of Spanish vernacular basketry. Expertly woven f...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
$475 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large 19th Century Copper Stock Pot or Cauldron
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large 19th century French hammered copper stock pot with tight fitting riveted handled lid. Hand-wrought iron loop to hang the pot over a fire. Beautiful w...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Large 19th Century Cottagecore Rustic Hand Decorated Papier Mache Dresser Box
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Rustic Cottagecore theme rooster, robins and wildflowers papier mache and wood moire lined large English dresser box
19th Century
The shaped papier mache top depicts an arr...
Category
19th Century English Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paper
French Faience Vase HB Quimper, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience vase signed HB Quimper Circa 1900.
Decorated with flowers, a farmer from Brittany and Brittany symbol.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
19th Century Buddha Box Stand Table
Located in New York, NY
This stunning rustic Buddha box stand table is a late 19th century offering box. Significant Triangular shape box stand table set on legs carved as Naga's a...
Category
1890s Thai Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Corn Stalk Paste Sculpture of Our Lady of Guadalupe Found in México, circa 1900
By OTHR
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Impresive corn stalk paste sculpture of our Lady of Guadalupe, found in wester México, circa 1900
Since pre-Cortés times, the purepechas recreat...
Category
Late 19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Organic Material
Chinese Black Lacquer Woven Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This small woven box from the early 20th century celebrates the beautiful simplicity of a hand-woven object. The round, lidded box is shaped from tightly woven reeds and finished wit...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
Large French Majolica Terracotta Donkey with Baskets, Circa 1930
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Large French terracotta donkey with baskets Circa 1930.
Bavent Normandy.
2 Yellows basket.
Meaasures: height / 21.3"
Lenght / 30" by 11.5"
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Late 19th Century Two Handled Antique Portuguese Stoneware Jug
Located in CA, CA
A double handled antique Portuguese stoneware jug. Late 19th century. The jug has one flattened side for it to be stored on its laying down. Jugs such as these were used throughout I...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Large Swedish Turned Walnut Dough Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Large Swedish turned walnut dough bowl. Semi-bleached and scrubbed light brown color. Good heavy weight and size.
Note: Due to regional changes in humidity and climate during shippi...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
French Majolica Hunt Cache Pot Onnaing, circa 1880
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century square Majolica hunt jardinière signed Onnaing.
Rare gray background.
The planter is decorated with a deer head on the front, oak leaves and acorns, hunting symbols ( ga...
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Faux Kudu African Antler Horn Sculpture on Stand Taxidermy Lodge Decor 30"
Located in Dayton, OH
Faux Kudu horn over plinth base. Features realistic patina and modern styling.
Dimensions:
6.5" x 6.5" x 29.75"h
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Composition
Vintage American Concrete Reclining Deer Sculpture with Iron Antlers and Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American concrete deer sculpture with iron antlers and weathered patina. Born during the first half of the 20th century, this deer sculpture ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete, Iron
Large antique glazed brown ceramic pot, Belgium, 1800
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1800s / antique / ceramics / pot / brown glazed A Belgian Ceramic Pot from the 1800s, a timeless piece that combines elegance and functionality. This large brown pot with...
Category
18th Century Belgian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl Filmont Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl signed Filmont Bavent Normandy.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Petite Chinese Bamboo Flower Basket, c. 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven with precious scale and delicate artistry, this petite flower basket from the early 20th century is a lovely example of traditional Chinese basketry. The small basket is woven ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Small French Majolica Cache Pots circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Small French Majolica Cache Pots circa 1890.
White flowers on a goldenrold background.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rustic Handwoven Oversized Baskets, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
These oversized handwoven baskets are crafted from natural fibers, offering a warm, organic texture and a sculptural presence. With generous proportions they are ideal for storing th...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Catskill Mountains Wood Catchall
Located in New York, NY
A 'Catskill Mountains' wood catch-all piece, circa mid-20th century, USA. Piece is hand carved of raw wood, varnished, with horseshoe design and met...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique copper Flemish disc candlestick from the 15th century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 15th century / candlestick / copper / antique / rustic
Beautiful copper candlestick from the 15th century made in Belgium. On a circular base that supports a barrel with r...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Pair of French Faience Wall Pocket Henriot Quimper
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Faience wall pocket signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1900.
Hand painted with a couple of bretons and flowers.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Antique Early 20th Century American Splint Oak Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
An antique American splint oak gathering basket. The charming basket has been hand woven 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
Contemporary Rustic Organically Shaped Olive Wood Basket
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Rustic organically-shaped carved olive wood basket with handle.
Category
20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Olive
Vintage Woven Grapevine Country Farmhouse Harvest Gathering Basket 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage woven grape vine harvest / market / shopping basket. Rustic country / farmhouse design with braided top edge and twisted handle.
Dimensions:
21.5" x 19" x 22.5" (Width...
Category
20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Reed
Petite Chinese Gathering Basket, c. 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven with precious scale and delicate artistry, this petite bamboo basket from the early 20th century is a beautiful example of traditional Chinese basketry. Hand-crafted in southwe...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Small French Majolica Cache Pots circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Small French Majolica Cache Pots circa 1890.
Flower on a sand background.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Rustic Modern Organic Form Olive Wood Basket
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Rustic Modern basket made of olive wood carved in an organic basket form with a Y-shaped handle.
Category
20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Olive
Petite Chinese Sticky Rice Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
This woven basket from Guizhou province celebrates the beautiful simplicity of a hand-woven object. Expertly woven of thin bamboo strips, the little basket was originally used for pr...
Category
20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Chinese Woven Reed Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A mid-20th century Chinese woven reed gathering basket with a thick bentwood handle attached with simple iron straps, and covered in lacquered fa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Reed
Set of 2 Antique French copper candlesticks in Baroque style, 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / set Candlesticks / Copper / Antique / Rustic
Two antique candlestick in copper crafted in France around 1900. The square openwork base is decorated with delicate lea...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Tangerine Orange Whimsical Handmade Striped Ceramic Bowl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A colorful bowl for your mantle
This handcrafted ceramic bowl is rustically European with whimsical details like colorful beads and cotton thread. Its rustic pinkish orange and white tones bring a touch of charm to home decor, whether placed atop a coffee table or bookcase.
Minor variations and irregularities may be present, as every piece is made by hand. Photographs are as accurate as possible, but colors may vary slightly from one screen...
Category
2010s Portuguese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Small French Palissy Majolica Comport with Cabbage Leaf Emile Gambut, Circa 1879
By Emile Gambut
Located in Austin, TX
A rare small French palissy majolica comport with cabbage leaf signed Emile Gambut and dated 1879.
The base is composed with branches.
Famous French ceramist , with ceramics at the...
Category
1870s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Faux Bois Honey Pot Vase Urn 1980s
Located in Melbourne, AU
A rustic bark pattern or ‘faux bois’ handcrafted coil pot. Unsigned and the period unclear, but I would say 1980s.
This substantial pot gives crunchy textur...
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
19th century Scandinavian woven pine basket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Scandinavian woven pine basket circa 1890.
Beautiful piece of rustic Swedish craftsmanship which could have multiple uses around the home such as a log bin, hallway sho...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Rustic Pine Candlestick Holders - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of rustic turned candlestick holders in pine. Beautifully grained, the simple curves show spots and stripes in the wood. Tops are inset with brass capitals. Dimensions per can...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
$175 / set
Sunbaked Double-Handled Terracotta Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Vessel
Located in London, GB
Hand-thrown from rich, sunbaked clay, this early 20th-century Mediterranean jar embodies the quiet beauty of traditional rural craftsmanship. Once used to store olive oil or grains, ...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Vintage Boho Bronze Urli Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This monumental vintage Urli bowl is a masterful example of traditional Indian metalwork, blending rustic texture with a refined, sculptural silhouette. Orig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Rare French Majolica Parrot Choisy Le Roi Vase, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Large Rare French Majolica Parrot with a branch of olives Choisy Le Roi Vase, Circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century English Majolica Bear Pitcher
Located in Austin, TX
English Majolica figural bear pitcher with spoon handle circa 1890.
Category
1890s English Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Early 20th Century French Garden Trugs
Located in Chicago, IL
These charming early 20th-century French wooden garden trugs exude rustic elegance and historical charm. Painted a dark green, each trug bears the patina of time and use, evidenced b...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,250 / set
Oversize French Majolica Palissy Fishs Jardiniere, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Oversize French Majolica Palissy fishes jardiniere Circa 1880.
Attributed to Thomas Sergent.
Very rare model, trompe l'oeil wood crate with f...
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Hand Carved Heron Bird Sculpture Statue Wildlife Scene 62"
Located in Dayton, OH
Hand Carved heron wildlife scene. The tree features three herons towards the base stretching upwards towards foliate. Beautifully designed with rustic patina
Dimensions:
61.5" ...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Large American Western Basket Vintage Woven Reed 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage traditional hand coiled American Western basket.
This tightly hand woven willow basket showcases talent and history of Southwestern region.
Displayed is a center star d...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Reed, Willow
Chinese Woven Bamboo Flower Basket, c. 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven with precious scale and delicate artistry, this small flower basket from the early 20th century is a charming example of traditional Chinese basketry. The basket is woven of th...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Large Natural Teak Driftwood Bowl Centerpiece Basket Planter Jardiniere 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
Reclaimed Teak wood bowl or planter. Pieced together from driftwood with a beautiful shape and form.
Dimensions:
24" x 24" x 11"h
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Vintage Antelope Skull On Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This is a skull cap and horns from a wildebeest, also known as a gnu, a type of antelope native to Africa. There are two main species: the blue wildebeest and the black wildebeest. T...
Category
20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Acrylic, Horn
Petite Chinese Sticky Rice Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
This woven basket from Guizhou province celebrates the beautiful simplicity of a hand-woven object. Expertly woven of thin bamboo strips, the little basket was originally used for pr...
Category
20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Nature
Animals Posing in Still Life Art, European
Italian Coffee Table Book
Located in New York, NY
Nature Posing the Grand Season of Still Life of Europe and Italy; A large (grand) coffee table or library book, 1977, Milano, Italy. Translation of Title in Italian: Natura In Posa, ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
Trencher-Shaped Rustic Swedish Dug Out Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Trencher-shaped rustic Swedish pine dug out bowl hand-carved circa 1820-1859. Dry, pale light grayish brown color finish. Inscribed with a faint single runic character.
Note: When s...
Category
1820s Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
French Majolica Wire Basket Salins circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica wire basket Salins circa 1890.
Grapes and leaves.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Green Majolica Reticulated Basket Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
Green Majolica Reticulated Basket signed Sarreguemines Majolica , circa 1870.
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
$1,332 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French candlestick in bronze, ca. 1890
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1890 / candlesticks / bronze / Antique / Rustic
A rare candlestick in bronze, crafted in France around 1890. This candlestick features a beautifully designed sturdy base an...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Early 20th Century American Rustic Twig Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
An antique American rustic hand-made twig basket. The basket would be charming as a decorative or functional piece. It could be used to store jars of jam in the kitchen, toiletries i...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Woven Brass Baskets Set of 2, Handcrafted Rustic Design from India
Located in Round Top, TX
Beautifully handwoven brass bowls; heavyweight with aesthetically pleasing pattern resultant from the weaving process.
Charming, and both artisan-crafted with beautiful craftsmanshi...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$125 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved Driftwood Whale Sculpture or Door Stop
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming Folk Art hand carved driftwood door stop or sculpture in the form of a whale, perfect for your Nantucket, Cape, or Hamptons home!
USA, Early 20th century
Measuers: ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Driftwood
19th century Swedish painted pine log box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish pine log box circa 1870.
Fine example of Swedish rustic furniture that was made with available timbers and still functioning after all this time.
Made by secur...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine, Paint
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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