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Rustic Lanterns

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 the 1903 Thomas Lee Adirondack chair.

Rustic design is perhaps mostly about texture and humble materials: hand-hewn 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 furniture helps bring the beauty of the outdoors inside. As you can see on 1stDibs, rustic wares offer no end of inspiration.

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Style: Rustic
19th Century Mexican San Miguel Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive and ornately decorated antique electrified hanging lantern from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico (New Spain). Exquisitely hand-crafted in the 19th century (possibly late 18th century), even though San Miguel was the first town in present day Mexico to win independence from the Spanish Empire in the early nineteenth century, this lantern displays strong European old world influence. Constructed of wonderfully patinated wrought iron and oxidized tin, tall cylindrical shaped, framed with intricate scrollwork, openwork, and an abundance of fiolate decoration in the delicate form of serrated acanthus leaves. Retaining the six original bubble glass panels. The interior having a central candelabra like independently hung fixture adorned with six faux candle flame light bulbs. Originally made before the invention of electricity, this lantern has been converted from candle light to modern day electricity, accepting standard candelabra bulbs. Faux flaming bulbs included. It can be used a variety of ways, including as an indoor hanging pendant lamp, chandelier, outdoor patio or covered entry way, or placed as a table lamp on a large console table or sideboard. Timelessly elegant, producing a warm silhouette and enchanting glow with breath-taking radiating patterns, that lends to creating an ambiance of cozy romantic warmth and rich sophisticated depth, visually striking and reminiscent of a magnificent Medieval wood burning fireplace. Dimensions (approx): 36" High, 21" Diameter In the mid-18th century the settlement city of San Miguel de Allende was at its height, and this was when most of its distinctive large mansions, palaces, and religious buildings were constructed, most still remaining today. The town was also home to the area's wealthy hacienda owners. At that time, it was one of the most important and prosperous settlements in New Spain with a population reaching 30,000. By comparison, in the mid-18th century Boston...
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19th Century Central American Antique Rustic Lanterns

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Wrought Iron, Tin

Rustic Hall Lantern
Located in Westwood, NJ
Rustic hall lantern, a whimsical design, this large hall lantern has a slightly rustic feel to it thanks to the swirling arms. Finished in black and...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Rustic Lanterns

Materials

Steel, Iron

Venetian Handcrafted Wrought Iron Lantern with Handcrafted Stained Glass
By Rustic Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
Handcrafted wrought iron lantern with handcrafted stained glass comes from the Veneto region of Italy and was made in late 1800. Handmade and desig...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Lanterns

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Wrought Iron

Rustic Hand Crafted Kitchen Island or Billiard Room Light
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Hand crafted light fixture made of solid brass with three made shades, great greenish rustic patina Looks great over a kitchen island, dining table or in a billiard room...
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20th Century American Rustic Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Adams & Westlake Adlake B&O RR Railroad Lantern Santa Fe Red Globe
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Adams & Westlake Adlake oil lantern featuring ruby red globe and metal frame. Measure:3".     
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Late 19th Century Antique Rustic Lanterns

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Street Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 19th century English tole street lamp with four glass sides, and an architectural gabled roof inspired top. This would originally have been on a post, and piped for gas, ...
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19th Century British Antique Rustic Lanterns

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Iron

Hand-Forged Custom Iron "Muskingum" Simple Round Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Single bulb, handcrafted wrought iron pendant. Hammered finish with a sunflower detail at the base. Newly wired with all UL listed parts and a single Edison socket. Comes with handma...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Lanterns

Materials

Iron

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Brutalist Concrete Candle Lantern, White
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Rustic lanterns for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rustic lanterns 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 lanterns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic lanterns made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lanterns, popular names associated with this style include Adams & Westlake Co., Far-Fetched, and LLC.. 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 lanterns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $800 and tops out at $4,500 while the average work can sell for $2,149.

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