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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 Sorting Tray with Banded Corners
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 ...
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19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Blue Italian Decorative Door in Fané Style
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Italian fané-style door from the early 1920s. The door is made of blue-blue painted wood. The door is obviously antique and through its weathering has created perfect deco...
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1920s Italian Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

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Wood

Large Drift Timber Wooden Brutalist Sculpture
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful large sculpture made from drift timber, natural form. Very good texture and colour to the wood, aged over time. Would look great either indoor or outdoor. ST1526.
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20th Century English Rustic Decorative Objects

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Wood

Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite pinewood vessel is an early 20th century mortar once used daily in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, and condiments. The rustic container was hand-turned to an...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects

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Pine

Vintage Italian Leather Wrapped Green Decanter With Musical Horn
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage italian decanter adorned with green leather and a musical horn emblem. Classic charm for your bar collection. Measurements: 10” h x 7” w
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19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

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Leather

Antique European Leather Warpped Hippo Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome large antique hippopotamus sculpture. Hand-crafted in Continental Europe in the early 20th century, most likely English, the richly detailed hand carved patinated leather...
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Early 20th Century European Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects

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Reed, 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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Reed

Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite pinewood vessel dates to the early 20th century and was likely originally used as a grain measure or kitchen mortar. The rustic container has a cylindrical form and a tu...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Copper Milk Can
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French copper milk can, or jug, with double handles and lid attached with a short chain. Large, heavy and well used with dented surface. Beautiful warm aged patina wit...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

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Copper

John Hardy Gaya Ceramic Bowl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The John Hardy Gaya Ceramic Bowl features a sophisticated gray hue complemented by a meticulously carved design adorning its exterior. The craftsmanship is evident in the intricate d...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th century Swedish painted pine tool box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish painted pine tool box circa 1890. Rustic made tool box in it's original blue paint.   Pine box with painted metalwork on the corners.  Metal latch which allows ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine, Paint

French Green Glazed Terracotta Pottery
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French earthenware confit pot with traditional green glaze and yellow interior. Old green painted repaired chips to rim. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in ...
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

American Red Painted Fireman's Toolbox
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming painted chest is a wooden toolbox originally used to store spare nozzles and various tools on a turn-of-the-century American fire hose reel. While some fire hoses of th...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak, Pine

Konya Glazed Pot from Anatolia, Turkey – Handcrafted Clay Vessel
Located in London, GB
Transport your home to the heart of Anatolia with this exquisite vintage Turkish clay pot from Konya. Dating back 70 years, this large, handcrafted vessel was traditionally used to s...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Turkish Konya Clay Pot from Anatolia, Handcrafted Vessel
Located in London, GB
Originating from the Konya region of Anatolia, Turkey, these large ceramic urns were used for storing grains, water, oil, and other perishables. Clay's properties, such as its porosi...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

19th Century Wooden Basket
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th-century wooden basket is a charming example of rustic craftsmanship, painted in a faded blue hue that hints at its age and storied past. This basket is both practical and ae...
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19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Cappadocia Clay Pot from Turkey – Handcrafted Anatolian Vessel
Located in London, GB
Origin: Cappadocia, Turkey Description: This medium-sized vintage clay pot, traditionally known as a "testi" in Turkish, hails from the Cappadocia region of Turkey. Historically, it...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Anatolian Clay Vessel – Handcrafted in Konya, Turkey
Located in London, GB
Description: This medium-sized vintage clay pot, originating from the Konya region of Anatolia, Turkey, is a testament to the region's traditional craftsmanship. Historically utilize...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Konya Clay Pot from Turkey – Handcrafted Vessel
Located in London, GB
Description: This medium-sized vintage clay pot originates from the Konya region of Anatolia, Turkey. Traditionally, these pots were used for storing grains, water, oil, and other pe...
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1930s Turkish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Antique Konya, Anatolia, Turkish Terracotta Pot Large Rustic Floor
Located in London, GB
Origin: Konya, Anatolia, Turkey Description: This large ceramic pot, originating from the Konya region of Anatolia, Turkey, exemplifies traditional craftsmanship. Historically used ...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Pair of French Majolica Flowers Vases & Snails Choisy Le Roi, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Majolica Flowers Vases With Snails Choisy Le Roi, Circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Metal Hinged Wood Box Distressed Transport Chest
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Wood Covered Box Hinged Latched Distressed Keyhole Lock transport chest 6.5 h x 10 d x 28.75 Original unrestored condition. No key included. Refer to images.
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Early 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Primitive Rustic Large Plant holder Mortar African
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A wonderful primitive rustic wooden mortar Made from hardwood, this piece has been hand crafted. The piece is very versatile and can be used as a planter holder, small table or stoo...
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Early 20th Century Senegalese Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder. Amazing period piece with a very pure and rustic design. Despite of its high age this candleholder is still very strong. France...
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18th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Historic Antique Hitay Clay Pot – Vintage Terracotta Amphora
Located in London, GB
Antique Anatolian Pottery: Vintage Hitay Clay Cooking Pot Originating in the ancient region of Hitay, this vintage clay pot embodies centuries of culinary tradition influenced by th...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

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...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Rush, Pine

Antique Primitive Rustic Large Plant Holder Mortar African
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A wonderful primitive rustic wooden mortar. Made from hardwood, this piece has been hand crafted. The piece is very versatile and can be used as a plant holder or as a large bowl or ...
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Early 20th Century Senegalese Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

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
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Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Composition

African Kudu Antler Horn Sculpture on Wooden Stand Taxidermy Lodge Decor 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
Kudu horn over plinth base. Features realistic patina and modern styling. Dimensions: 6" x 6" x 40.5"h
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Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Horn, Hardwood

Persian Ceramic Rooster Sculptures, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of of Persian ceramic pottery sculptures depicting standing roosters, each polychrome glazed with Arabic writing to base. Old repair to one tail and some chips to glaze. Dealer...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Hammacher Schlemmer & Co NY Solid Oak Toolbox
By Hammacher Schlemmer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Solid Oak Wood Hinged Toolbox Carry Handle Brass label. Hammacher Schlemmer NY patina present unrestored original vintage condition 7 h x 15 w x 9 d See all images provided.
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Vintage laundry basket wicker weaving Yugoslavia 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage laundry farm basket wicker made in Yugoslavia in the 1970s. The basket is in excellent vintage condition, with no damage. Dimensions: Width: 51 cm / 20 inches Height: 65 cm...
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker

Antique French planter/jardinaire in cast iron, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / planter / jardiniere / cast iron / antique Exquisite planter/jardiniere made in France around 1850. This large planter was made in cast iron and stands on 4 elegant ...
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1850s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Walnut Spade on Custom Wall Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century French hand-carved wood walnut garden spade is a stunning testament to craftsmanship and industry from a bygone era. Its beautifully aged walnut wood bears a remark...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Boho Patinated Matte Glazed Ceramic Urn
Located in west palm beach, FL
Earthen Elegance: The Vintage Boho Patinated Matte Glazed Ceramic Urn exudes American style with its rustic allure and timeless sophistication. Crafted with meticulous detail, its pa...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large 1960s Handcrafted Italian Striped Glazed Pottery Earthenware Vase or Urn
Located in London, GB
A large 1960s Italian multicoloured glazed and unglazed striped earthenware pottery vase or urn. In a very good rustic pre-used condition. There is a tiny chip on one of the raised...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Large Antique Copper Mixing Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
This antique copper mixing bowl is a timeless piece that exudes both elegance and functionality. Crafted decades ago by skilled artisans, its rich, burnished surface tells the tale o...
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18th Century Unknown Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Vintage Metal Clawfoot Planter
Located in High Point, NC
These rustic planters are a playful interpretation on typical zinc garden-ware. Inspired by traditional outdoor pitchers, wash-bins and basins, this metal planter is weather resistan...
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1940s European Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Zinc

Terracotta Majolica Bird woodpecker Bavent Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
Terracotta Majolica Bird woodpecker Bavent Normandy. Height / 13 inches.
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Hand Carved Limestone Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
19th Century Antique Hacienda Farm Hand Carved Limestone Primitive Trough Stone Basin Planter Mexico 6.25 h x 11 d x 17 Depth inside 3.5 Neck 2 thick Original antique rustic conditio...
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Early 19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Vintage Hand-Made Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your décor with this exquisite vintage pair of handcrafted 3-candle wall sconces, boasting a captivating patina that adds character and charm. Each sconce is a testament to a...
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20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Folding Wood Leaf Stand
Located in Vallejo, CA
A vintage carved wood folding stand. Plant leaves are carved into the ends of each piece. Nice larger size, perfect for using as a plant stand, to hold a bowl, or to display a decora...
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Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Swedish, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful folk art hand forged iron candleholder on a wooden base. Beautiful simple design. Sweden circa 1750. weathered. H:18,5cm W:15cm D:8cm
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Chinese Shanxi Soup Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Based on vessels fired in ancient Chinese kilns, this jar's perfect proportions haven't changed much since the Bronze Age. Keeping in the tradition of its predecessors, this early 20...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, 1900’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, early 1900s. The bowl is made of fruitwood. In good condition. As with all vintage items there will be signs of wear and tear from use over the year...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

16th Century Virgin Mary and Saint John, Pair of Linden Wood Sculptures
Located in Lisboa, PT
We present you these two icons Virgin Mary and Saint John, pair of linden wood sculptures. Bologna 15th century. The Caloust Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon, Portugal museum has an i...
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16th Century Italian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Decorative and Rustic Big Storage Basket in Rattan and Wood With Lid.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Crafted in Burma, this charming square rattan and wood basket. Its rustic appeal lies in the skillfully woven that add character to its simple yet elegant design. Whether placed in a...
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1980s Burmese Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 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 particular example rema...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Willow

Antique Italian Terracotta Pot Italy circa 1900
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A rustic handmade terracotta pot from the south of Italy. Produced sometime around 1900. In very good condition. This could be used as it is or be made in to a lamp base.
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19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Hand Woven Decorative Southwestern Wicker Storage Basket Hamper Side Table 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
Hand Woven wicker basket or side table. Made from wicker with a green, red and tan zig-zag pattern. The basket is lidded making it perfect for use as a side table with interior stora...
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Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker

Handmade Hungarian Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, early 1900s. The bowl is made of fruitwood. In good condition. As with all vintage items there will be signs of wear and tear from use over the years.
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Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, early 1900s. The bowl is made of fruitwood. In good condition. As with all vintage items there will be signs of wear and tear from use over the years.
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Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Elegant Amber Blown Glass Vase - Early 20th Century Spanish Artistry
Located in Barcelona, ES
Enhance your decor with the timeless elegance of this vintage amber blown glass vase from the early 20th century. Crafted by an unknown Spanish manufacturer, this vase retains its or...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Rose Glazed Ceramic Vase, France
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Rose Glazed Ceramic Vessel. Signed by an unknown artist. France, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Original Shoemaker Tool, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Original Shoemaker Tool Manufactured in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Meta...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Amber Blown Glass Oil Cruet - Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in nostalgia with this beautiful amber blown glass oil cruet dating back to around 1940. This charming piece is a testament to mid-20th-century craftsmanship, evokin...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Untitled Carved Hand
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection is an homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they...
Category

20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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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