Rustic Decorative Baskets
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
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket becomes a truly beautiful statement. The artisan’s mastery is evident in thi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Willow
Majolica Caneware Egg Basket Tureen Wilhelm Schiller and Sons
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Continental Majolica-style caneware egg basket with the underplate, circa 1880 signed Wilhelm Schiller and Sons.
Caneware is a t...
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1880s Czech Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
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.
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19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Oak
Majolica Wire Basket with Leaves Villeroy & Boch, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Majolica wire basket with leaves Villeroy & Boch, Circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wire
Mid-20th Century Chinese Woven Reed Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A mid-20th century Chinese woven reed gathering basket with a bentwood handle attached with simple iron straps.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Reed
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. Th...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Willow
Monumental 19th Century American Feather Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A monumental 19th century American ash and oak splint feather basket of fantastic size with two banded handles, a wide bentwood rib running around the belly of the basket, and a wood...
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19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Ash
Rustic Burmese Vintage Square Shaped Rattan Basket with Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese square rattan basket with weathered appearance. Born in Burma during the midcentury period, this rustic rattan basket features a square shape, accented by nicely woven corners and a rectangular lid. Elegant in its simplicity, this Burmese vintage rattan basket...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Rare Majolica Chesnut Tureen Luneville, circa 1890
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
Rare and colorful Majolica chesnut tureen Luneville, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Large 19th Century American Nut Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful large 19th century oak splint nut gathering basket from the American South, with a fantastic weathered patina and beautiful sculptural form. We use it in the shop with a ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Oak
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket becomes a truly beautiful statement. The artisan’s mastery is evident in thi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Willow
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket becomes a truly beautiful statement. The artisan’s mastery is evident in thi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Willow
Round Chinese Market Basket, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This basket was made in Southern China over a century ago by a skilled artisan with many years of training. It was common to learn the skill from a father or older family...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Reed
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 Baskets
Materials
Rattan
19th Century Split Oak Basket
Located in High Point, NC
19th century split oak handwoven basket from France. Lovely shape and size.
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Oak
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This bent handle basket was made i...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bentwood, Willow
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This bent handle basket was made i...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Willow
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 to a thick heavy band with woven reed lacing.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Reed
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 Baskets
Materials
Reed
French Enamel Reticulated Corn Poppy Basket
Located in Austin, TX
French enamel reticulated basket with corn poppy motif, circa 1930.
Wears, enamel loss.
Category
1930s European Vintage Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
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 Baskets
Materials
Reed
Small Antique Chinese Dowry Basket with Distressed Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small antique Chinese dowry basket from the early 20th century, with brown patina and weathered appearance. Charming our eyes with its rustic flair, th...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
Tall Vintage Rustic Wooden Barrel with Slatted Body and Rope-Style Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall vintage wooden barrel from Northern Thailand, with slatted body and rope-style motifs. We are immediately drawn to the rustic feel and gre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
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 Baskets
Materials
Reed
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 to a thick heavy band with woven reed lacing.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Reed
Monumental 20th Century Hickory Gathering Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental 20th century Hickory gathering basket this basket is in very good condition. Theses baskets are very hard to find in great condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Hickory
19th Century Pair of Carved Turkish Bins
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century pair of carved Turkish bins.
Beautiful patina creates a leather like appearance and these unusual vessels.
Measures: 6.25" H x 5.75" W x 3.25" D and 5" H x 5.5" W x...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through. This hand-woven example rema...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood, Willow
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through. This hand-woven example rema...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood, Willow
Handmade English Two Toned Wicker Baskets from Devon with Double Handles, Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
Three English wicker baskets with double handles, priced and sold each. Step into the world of English craftsmanship with these exquisite 20th Ce...
Category
20th Century English Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wicker
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through. This hand-woven example rema...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Willow
Chinese Rustic Vintage Woven Rattan Market Basket with Large Handle and Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese rustic vintage woven rattan market basket from the mid 20th century, with large handle and rectangular base. Created in China during the midcentury period, this market bask...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Rustic decorative baskets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic decorative baskets 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 baskets 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, natural fiber and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic decorative baskets made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative baskets, popular names associated with this style include Michel Caugant, Sarreguemines, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, 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 decorative baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $90 and tops out at $5,391 while the average work can sell for $450.
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