Rustic Vases and Vessels
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
Large French Majolica Palissy Jardiniere Circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Palissy jardinière with leaves and branches, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Pair of French Faience Wall Pocket Henriot Quimper
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Faience wall pocket signed Henriot Quimper HR , circa 1900.
Hand painted with a couple of bretons and flowers.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Pair of French Majolica Flowers Wall Pockets Choisy Le Roi, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Majolica Flowers Wall Pockets Choisy Le Roi, Circa 1890.
Lilac and roses.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Mediterranean Vessel– Handcrafted
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century Mediterranean storage pot is a fine representation of vintage clay pottery, historically used for storing grains or other essentials. Handcrafted using traditional...
Category
1930s Turkish Vintage Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Spanish Cast Iron Cauldron Kitchen Pot Ice Bucket
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cast iron cauldron with unmatching Lid from Galicia at the northern part of Spain, circa 1940s
Made in molded/cast iron, originally used for cooking...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
Small Pair of French Majolica Cache Pot , circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Small pair of French Majolica Cache pot, circa 1890.
Decorated with leaves.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French Green Glazed Terracotta Pottery
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French earthenware confit pot with traditional green glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the French country home and have beautiful rustic glazes of g...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Turkish Vintage Pitcher Jug, Primitive Clay Vessel, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Infuse your space with the rich charm of this Bronzed Anatolian Pitcher Jug, a vintage Turkish clay vessel from the 20th century. This striking piece features a bronzed finish that b...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
French Majolica Square Jardiniere with Flowers, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica square jardiniere with flowers, Circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
English Victorian Heavily Adorned and Aged Urn
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian dark green painted and aged earthenware urn with cover and \"twig\" handles having decoupage motifs of cherubs, animals, floral elements and human figures in Victor...
Category
19th Century British Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Unique Wabi Sabi Copper Bucket / Planter
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
A beautiful red copper nail bucket from around 1800, with an authentic and characterful, weathered appearance. The warm copper has a natural patina that has beautifully developed ove...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Small w drip olive color 3 handle calabrese pots
Located in Ventura, CA
Three-Handle Calabrese Pots – Hand-Thrown Ceramic (Calabria, Late 1800s) Yellow
Introducing a remarkable piece of culinary history with these exquisite three-handle Calabrese pots, ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Oval Copper Storage Bin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique copper vessel in all original condition with two divided lidded compartments, possibly a tinder box. With shaped double hinged lids, a...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of French Faience Wall Pocket Desvres Fourmaintraux, Circa 1890
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Faience wall pocket signed Desvres Fourmaintraux Circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Evoke the sun-drenched aesthetic of the Mediterranean coast with this captivating vintage studio pottery pitcher. Crafted from raw, unglazed ceramic (likely terracotta or earthenware...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta
A Rustic European 18th century French faience fountain with spigot
Located in Leesburg, VA
Anonymous
Mid-18th century; probably Moustiers or Nevers, France
Faience and brass
Approximate size: 12.25 (h) x 9 (w) x 6.25 (d) inches
The present dispenser was either used as a water or wine cooler or possibly for washing hands. The original lid is lost-to-time, yet its provincial beauty remains attractive and sublime. The present example—baked with white enamel and decorated with a lovely hand-painted polychrome lattice and floral theme—is warm, elegant and rustic. The curving linear form of the flowers subtly recall the influence of Japan’s Kakiemon style present in France during the Rococo period yet is still indebted to the earlier influence of Italy’s prolific maiolica workshops.
This fountain would serve as an elegant addition for display on an oak or distressed wood console table...
Category
18th Century French Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience, Porcelain
Vintage Boho Matte Glaze Ceramic Urns - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This impressive pair of large-scale stoneware jars, styled after traditional Asian or Mediterranean amphora vessels, provides immediate architectural impact and rustic elegance. Craf...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
$3,850 / set
19th Century French Faience Cache Pot Desvres
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Faience Cache Pot Desvres , hand painted with flowers on one side and coat of arms on the other side.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
Merchant Navy “Grog Tub”, Oak and Brass Sailor’s Rum Barrel A super piece.
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Merchant Navy “Grog Tub”, Oak and Brass Sailor’s Rum Barrel
A super piece and an essential to the sailors, the barrel known as a “Grog Tub” a tot of rum was given from this to the s...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Oak
3 Handle Plain Beige Drip Calabrese Pots
Located in Ventura, CA
Three-Handle Calabrese Pots – Hand-Thrown Ceramic (Calabria, Late 1800s)
Introducing a remarkable piece of culinary history with these exquisite three-handle Calabrese pots, expert...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Abalone, Terracotta
20th Century Whitewashed Anatolian Terracotta Jar
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century Anatolian terracotta jar is a testament to traditional craftsmanship, featuring a hand-applied whitewashed finish that beautifully contrasts its warm terracotta bas...
Category
1930s Turkish Vintage Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
$1,670 / item
20th Century Rustic Anatolian Double-Handled Terracotta Jar
Located in London, GB
An exceptional piece of 20th-century Anatolian craftsmanship, this Turkish amphora features a distinctive triple-handled design that reflects its utili...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Chinese Half Moon Stone Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. Hand-chise...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Limestone
Vintage Green Glazed Ceramic Jug, Hungary, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Green Glazed Ceramic Jug, Hungary, 20th Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish 1880s Oval Milk Tub with Blue and Black Paint and Distressed Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish oval-shaped milk tub from the late 19th century with blue paint and black accents. Created in Sweden during the last quarter of the 19th century, this milk tub attracts our...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
Monumental Provincial Chinese Bathtub, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
With its grand scale and perfect proportions, this rustic wooden bathtub is true showstopper. The tub has an elongated, oval shape is comprised of thick cypress wood staves held together by three iron bands. Two iron handles on either side of the basin allow it to be easily moved about a space.
Dated to the early 19th century, the wood exhibits beautifully irregular grain patterns and a warm, richly aged patina that only time can achieve. An incredible way to add rustic texture to the home, we love this gorgeous bathtub as a garden planter, a firewood bin...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
Modern Mexican Rustic Clay Vessel Bottle Pottery Made in Oaxaca Stripes Folk Art
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This natural color ceramic piece is a faithful copy of an old blown glass bottle, used as a container for wine, mezcal or schnapps. Omar designs this piece highlighting its imperfect...
Category
2010s Mexican Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery, Clay
Italy Mid-18th Century Pair of Ceramic Carafes in White and Blue for Pharmacy
Located in Brescia, IT
In the past, this pair of very beautiful ceramics carafes, was utilized in a Pharmacy to contain erbs and spices infusions.
The carafes show all signs of the time, they remain a pai...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$1,544 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rustic Driftwood Trough Planter
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This rustic, weathered driftwood planter is great. Its that unexpected element that would add so much interest when placed in that perfect spot. A true art piece, serving form and ...
Category
20th Century Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Driftwood
Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl. Chiseled from a block o...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Granite
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province. Hollowed from a single t...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
Chinese Rustic Vintage Oval Root Planter with Dark Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage root planter from the mid 20th century, with dark brown patina. Created in China during the midcentury period, this root planter charms ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Round Brown Minimalist Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Decorative Vase
By Maria Loram
Located in Pasadena, CA
A minimalist, hand-thrown ceramic vase with a warm, unglazed surface that highlights the natural beauty of the clay. Its understated, organic form is perfect for interiors that embra...
Category
2010s American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Large Glazed Pottery Jar from Bunny Williams
Trelliage Shop
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and rustic pottery jar with good weight and size. In dark brown glaze with faceted shoulder and ribbed body. With a pair of double handles on the neck.
Measures: Height 20 ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Two Spanish Terracotta Olive Jars or Vessels
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handmade terracotta preserving pot or jar with handles from Segovia, Spain, 1930s
Two traditional Spanish ceramic 'orza'. Unglazed exterior with handles at both sides and green and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Terracotta
$2,026 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Majolica Rooster Vase Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Majolica rooster with leaves, corn and wild rose vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890.
The Massier produced roosters in a big range of sizes, this is the medium size. The...
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
20th Century Vintage Clay Pitcher, Handcrafted Mediterranean Vase
Located in London, GB
Elevate your decor with this vintage golden sand-hued clay pitcher, a beautifully handcrafted vessel that reflects the timeless artistry of Mediterranean pottery. Featuring a single gracefully curved handle, this pitcher exudes both function and charm. The warm, sandy hues and natural patina make it a standout piece for Mediterranean, rustic, and farmhouse interiors.
Originally used for serving and storing liquids, this antique clay pitcher...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Post-War White Ceramic Horse Design Vase
Located in Queens, NY
White and black vase with running horse design. Signed on bottom by maker.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Majolica Apothecary Jar Made in Italy c 1990
s
By Deruta
Located in New York, NY
Charming Italian Provincial majolica Apothecary lidded jar, in very fine, original condition. Made in Italy circa 1990's after the antique.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Brown Glazed Ceramic Vessel with Tripod Base, Hungary, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful vintage ceramic vessel with tripod base, single handle, and stunning brown glaze with rich variations in hue.
Originally used a cooking vessel.
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Rustic Art Deco White Pottery Vase att. to McCoy Pottery c. 1940
s
By Brush Mccoy
Located in New York, NY
Charming Rustic style, Art Deco period art pottery vase in white glaze finish. The vase features raised leaves descending from the top edge as its decorative motif.
This example is...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Raw Stone Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This stone mortar from the early 20th century was once used in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, rice, and other foods. Hand-carved from a solid block of limestone, the mortar has a minimally worked form that preserves the natural beauty of the stone. With minimalist appeal and a raw, unworked texture, the mortar is fantastic as a sculptural vessel or a tabletop planter...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Limestone
Tall and Heavy Elmwood Mortar Antique Plant Cover Coffee Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Antwerp, BE
A tall and heavy elmwood mortar; 17th or 18th century.
Antique Plant Cover Coffee Table Wabisabi.
Measures:
Diameter 40 cm.
Height 46 cm.
Category
17th Century French Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Antique Asian Bronze Vase with Sculptural Handles and Floral Relief Panels
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking antique Asian bronze vase showcases elegant proportions, refined decorative detailing, and a beautifully aged surface that speaks to its history and craftsmanship. The ...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Intersection Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a captivating vintage Boho glazed ceramic vase, a true testament to mid-20th-century artisanal craftsmanship. This unique piece features a robust, textural form with intri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Small Terracotta Pignata Pot
Located in Ventura, CA
Small Terracotta Pignata Pot
The Small Terracotta Pignata Pot is a hand-thrown ceramic piece dating back to the early 1900s, crafted in the charming towns of Cutrofiano and Lucugnan...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Jar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this striking vintage Asian glazed ceramic jar, featuring a bold turquoise hue and captivating crackle finish that whispers stories of timeless craftsmanship....
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Wood-Fired Large Wheel-Thown Wabi-Sabi Rustic Vase with Handles
By Maria Loram
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wood-fired, wheel-thrown ceramic vessel with a raw, organic surface that speaks to the essence of wabi-sabi is made of wild clay during my residency in Virginia. The rich, natural te...
Category
2010s American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Organic Textured Green Elongated Vase
By Maria Loram
Located in Pasadena, CA
This vase is perfect for any home decor. It is handmade and wheel-thrown in my home studio in Pasadena. This unique, one-of-a-kind vase features an organic textured surface with a st...
Category
2010s American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Small French Majolica Cache Pot Onnaing, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica cache pot attributed to Onnaing, circa 1890.
Decorated with butterfly,insect and leaves.
Measure : H / 2.7".
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Vintage Boho Distressed Cast Iron Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of antique charm to your indoor or outdoor space with this vintage cast iron urn. Featuring a gracefully fluted silhouette, ornate detailing, and a beautifully aged patin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
Vintage Boho Collage Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the artistic charm of this vintage Boho Chic collage vase, a truly unique decorative accent that embodies eclectic sophistication. This exceptional piece features a vibrant ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Natural Fiber, Paper
20th Century Turkish Red Clay Terracotta Storage Vessel
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century Turkish terracotta vessel is a beautiful representation of Anatolian craftsmanship. Made from rich red clay, its smooth surface contrasts with a naturally aged pati...
Category
1930s Turkish Vintage Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Lidded Jar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This remarkable vintage studio pottery jar is a true work of art, featuring an intricately sculpted face with expressive detail and a rustic, hand-formed hat serving as a functional ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$195 / set
French Majolica Birds Cache Pot Jerome Massier Fils, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica birds cache pot signed Jerome Massier Fils, Circa 1900.
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Rustic vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic vases and vessels made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Onnaing, Delphin Massier, Inês Schertel, and Desvres. 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 vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $110 and tops out at $7,500 while the average work can sell for $790.
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