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19th Century French Rustic Buffet
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Vosges, it is an authentic piece of rustic furniture. Handcrafted in the 1800s, made from raw wooden
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19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rustic Antique Furniture

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Oak

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Buffet
19th Century French Rustic Buffet
H 35.83 in W 82.68 in D 16.15 in
18th Century French Rustic Armoire
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Pyrenees, it is an authentic piece of rustic furniture. Handcrafted in the 1700s, made from raw wooden
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18th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rustic Antique Furniture

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Oak

Antique 18th Century French Rustic Armoire
18th Century French Rustic Armoire
H 57.88 in W 33.86 in D 12.41 in
18th Century Rustic country Primitive Folk Art Stool
Located in Boden, SE
model made by hand in painted pine. It is perfect for anyone who loves rustic furniture and wants to
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Rustic Antique Furniture

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Pine

Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Country Rustic Folk Art Chair
Located in Boden, SE
primitive model made by hand in painted pine.It is perfect for anyone who loves rustic furniture and wants
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Rustic Antique Furniture

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Pine

Art Deco Rustic Beechwood Vintage Armchair or Side Chair Sweden 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
features hand carved details at the back. Rustic furniture pieces embody the kind of comfort and coziness
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Rustic Antique Furniture

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Fabric, Beech

19th Century Spanish Aragonese Bookcase Cupboard, Carved Polychrome Pine Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century wonderful Aragonese Spanish desk bureau, bookcase, high-quality Spanish rustic
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Iron

19th century Swedish painted pine cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish painted pine sideboard circa 1880. Practical piece of rustic furniture, later
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Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Antique 19th century Swedish painted pine cupboard
19th century Swedish painted pine cupboard
H 49.75 in W 43 in D 19.25 in
George III 'Rustic' Giltwood Wall Brackets, circa 1800
Located in Kinderhook, NY
'cottage orné', follies, and grottos of the landed gentry. Frances Collard states "Rustic furniture
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Late 18th Century English George III Rustic Antique Furniture

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Brass

Mid 19th Century rustic painted pine kitchen table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
swedish rustic furniture.
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Antique Swedish Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Hailing from Sweden where tailored rustic furniture predominates the countryside, this Antique
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1880s Swedish Gustavian Rustic Antique Furniture

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Pine

Antique Swedish Painted Commode
Antique Swedish Painted Commode
H 41.5 in W 42 in D 20 in
19th Century Swedish pine log box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century swedish pine log box circa 1870. Fine example of swedih rustic furniture that was
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Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Swedish pine log box
19th Century Swedish pine log box
H 28.75 in W 27.25 in D 17.5 in
Old Traditional Rural Dutch design Oak and Rush chair 19th century
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
with turned bars, which is a characteristic style in rustic furniture designs. The seat of the chair is
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1880s Dutch Country Rustic Antique Furniture

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Rush, Oak

Tuscan Buffet or Cupboard in the Catalan Baroque Style
By Spanish Manufactory
Located in TARBES, FR
20th century, wrought iron lock Rustic furniture designates a rural production with a rather crude
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Rustic Antique Furniture

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Beech

Mid 19th century traditional Swedish painted coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century traditional Swedish painted coffer circa 1855. Fine quality piece of rustic
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Rustic Antique Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Late 19th Century Small Green Wool Rug, Classic Agra, circa 1890. 2.05 x 1.20 m
Located in MADRID, ES
rustic furniture or aging furniture since the shades are very appropriate to combine with this rug. - To
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Late 19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wool

Large Oak Wood Desk with Antler Decorations by Rudolf Brix 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
pottery. A rare rustic furniture manufactured in Austria ca. 1900 by Rudolf Brix which highlights every
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19th Century Austrian Black Forest Rustic Antique Furniture

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Antler, Wood

18th Century Gustavian Period Swedish Painted Corner Buffet with Reeded Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Hailing from Sweden, this gem of rustic furniture showcases the beautifully simplistic and charming
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood

17th Century, Italian Hand Carved Walnut Cupboard
Located in IT
although it belongs to a category of rustic furniture, the beautiful carving and the graceful compositional
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Early 17th Century European Baroque Rustic Antique Furniture

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Walnut

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 designed with ornamented Acanthus leafs ...
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18th Century Italian Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wrought Iron

American Rustic Old Hickory Chaise
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (1920s) adjustable chaise with woven trim and wheels with linen
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood, Fabric

American Rustic Old Hickory Chaise
American Rustic Old Hickory Chaise
H 31 in W 84 in D 34 in
American Rustic Old Hickory Chaise Lounge
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (19/20th Century) chaise lounge with round woven back and seat
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Hickory

Rustic Old Hickory Full Bed
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Old Hickory (1930s) full size bed with spindle design (includes: headboard, footboard, and
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Hickory

Rustic Old Hickory Full Bed
Rustic Old Hickory Full Bed
H 56 in W 55.5 in D 74 in
Rustic Cricket Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
An early 19th century rustic vernacular cricket table with red wash having a round top with three
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1830s Welsh Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Ash, Pine, Paint

Rustic Cricket Table
Rustic Cricket Table
H 22.5 in Dm 23 in
Hand Forged Metal & Wood Garden Bench rustic Seat Furniture Antiques Dealer LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large 19th century Art Nouveau hand forged metal and wood slats garden bench. This rustic antique
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Rustic Antique Furniture

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Metal, Iron

Rustic Wooden Side Table
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Small wooden side table made of a solid piece of tree. Has a rustic and Wabi-Sabi look.
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Early 1900s Belgian Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood

Rustic Wooden Side Table
Rustic Wooden Side Table
H 7.88 in W 14.97 in D 10.63 in
Antique Rustic English Tavern Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An authentic and timeworn Antique English tavern table with three boards, box stretcher and resting on straight legs. Dimensions: 28 1/2" x 44" L x 27 3/4" H Condition: Please see ...
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19th Century Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Hardwood

Antique Rustic English Tavern Table
Antique Rustic English Tavern Table
H 27.75 in W 44 in D 28.5 in
Rustic Chinese Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
Dated to the early 20th century, this rustic stool has simple splayed-leg design and well-worn
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Elm

Rustic Chinese Stool
Rustic Chinese Stool
H 19.5 in W 16 in D 9.25 in
Rustic Wooden Stool, 1920s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rustic solid wooden stool. Made around 1920.
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1920s French Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood

Rustic Wooden Stool, 1920s
Rustic Wooden Stool, 1920s
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H 11.42 in W 11.82 in D 8.27 in
Rustic Milking Stool, France
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Rustic Milking Stool. France, circa 1930.
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood

Rustic Milking Stool, France
Rustic Milking Stool, France
H 12.5 in Dm 13.5 in
Wooden Rustic Stool, 1880s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rustic wooden stool from the 1880s. Stools has a great patina.
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1880s French Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood

Wooden Rustic Stool, 1880s
Wooden Rustic Stool, 1880s
H 8.27 in W 15.36 in D 9.45 in
Rustic Bench, 19th Century, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Late 19th Century Rustic Spanish Pyreneese Mountains Wooden Bench. Made with wood
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19th Century Spanish Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood

Rustic Bench, 19th Century, Spain
Rustic Bench, 19th Century, Spain
H 31.5 in W 71.26 in D 18.9 in
18th Century Rustic Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Rustic Bench is a fine example of rural craftsmanship utilizing time-honored
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Late 18th Century French Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Oak

18th Century Rustic Bench
18th Century Rustic Bench
H 36 in W 70 in D 24 in
Rustic Continental Horn Base Table
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Continental-style (19th Century) horn design base table with round skin top.
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19th Century Unknown Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Horn, Hide

17th Century Iberian Rustic Table
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptional rare Iberian (likely Spanish, possibly Portugese) carved walnut table with beautifully aged patina. Circa 1675 Hand-crafted in the second half of the seventeenth cent...
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17th Century European Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Walnut

17th Century Iberian Rustic Table
17th Century Iberian Rustic Table
H 30 in W 42.5 in D 28 in
Antique hand made rustic miniature chest of drawers.
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an antique handmade solid oak miniature Chester drawers. This dresser top chest of drawers has its original solid brass hardware. This handmade piece has dovetailing at the t...
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1920s American American Classical Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood

Rustic Wood Vessel
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Large Rustic Wood Water Jug Vessel. Nepal, circa early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood

Rustic Wood Vessel
Rustic Wood Vessel
H 12 in Dm 10 in
Rustic wooden stool 19th century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This 19th century wooden stool made from a tree trunk is a unique and authentic piece of furniture
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1850s French Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood

Rustic wooden stool 19th century
Rustic wooden stool 19th century
H 17.33 in W 14.97 in D 13 in
Rustic American Country Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
rustic patina, showing character from it's prior paint, stain, use and age. Great way to add a bit of
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19th Century American Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood

Rustic American Country Bench
Rustic American Country Bench
H 18.5 in W 96.75 in D 11.13 in
Rustic Wooden Stool, 19th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This 19th century wooden stool made from a tree trunk is a unique and authentic piece of furniture
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1850s French Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood

Rustic Wooden Stool, 19th Century
Rustic Wooden Stool, 19th Century
H 20.87 in W 13.39 in D 12.6 in
Portuguese Rustic Table 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
rustic table Portuguese, 18th Century, in carved brown, with three drawers. Lyre-shaped legs joined
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18th Century Portuguese Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood

Portuguese Rustic Table 18th Century
Portuguese Rustic Table 18th Century
H 32.68 in W 78.75 in D 29.53 in
Rustic Chic Blue Stools
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous pair of wooden stools belonging to the late 1800s early 1900s in original patina, made in Italy. The stools are small and entirely made of wood. They have square shape with ...
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Early 1900s Italian Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Sheet Metal

Rustic Chic Blue Stools
Rustic Chic Blue Stools
H 16.15 in W 15.36 in D 15.75 in
French Rustic Chic Wooden Benches
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous pair of wooden benches from the late 1800s/early 1900s, of the rustic chic style. The
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Early 1900s French Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood

French Rustic Chic Wooden Benches
French Rustic Chic Wooden Benches
H 19.69 in W 34.45 in D 9.26 in
19th Century Rustic Handmade Stool
Located in Meulebeke, BE
19th century rustic handmade French stool made of a solid trunk of wood. On top of the wood log we
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19th Century French Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Rustic Handmade Stool
19th Century Rustic Handmade Stool
H 24.41 in W 12.6 in D 10.63 in
Continental Rustic Bent Willow Settee
Located in New York, NY
Continental (Possibly French) Rustic bent willow settee with hoop back & arms above a split twig
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19th Century French Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Willow

Rustic Old Hickory Hutch
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Old Hickory hutch with natural log legs, a slatted tabletop and shelf, one drawer
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1920s American Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood

Rustic Old Hickory Hutch
Rustic Old Hickory Hutch
H 60 in W 40 in D 20 in
Rustic Wood Panel with Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
, Italy, Netherlands, South east Asia, and far more. Globally curated by Brendan Bass, Le Monde furniture
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Early 20th Century Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood

Rustic Wood Panel with Handles
Rustic Wood Panel with Handles
H 74.5 in W 42.25 in D 4 in
Wooden rustic stool Ca.1880
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rustic wooden stool from the 1880s. Stools has a great patina.
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1880s Belgian Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood

Wooden rustic stool Ca.1880
Wooden rustic stool Ca.1880
H 7.49 in W 14.57 in D 7.49 in
Rustic Antique Farmhouse Harvest Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rustic antique farmhouse harvest table from the turn of the late 19th / early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Country Rustic Yellow Wooden Bench
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Country style yellow painted 3 seat wooden bench with a lift top box base and raised plank
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Late 19th Century Canadian Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood

Country Rustic Yellow Wooden Bench
Country Rustic Yellow Wooden Bench
H 35 in W 72 in D 20 in
Rustic Wooden Stool, Ca.1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rustic wabi sabi style stool made of solid wood made around 1850. Has some nice details in the
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1850s French Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood

Rustic Wooden Stool, Ca.1850
Rustic Wooden Stool, Ca.1850
H 14.57 in W 8.27 in D 9.06 in
Rustic Antique Wood Farm Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rarely seen dynamic form in original distressed condition with great all over age and use patina. In an overall weathered finish to a pale gray tone, with some mortise and tenon co...
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19th Century Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood

Rustic Antique Wood Farm Table
Rustic Antique Wood Farm Table
H 28.5 in W 58 in D 23.5 in
Wooden Rustic Stool, 1880's
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rustic wooden stool from the 1880s. With beautiful wood connection can be seen on the seat
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1880s Belgian Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood

Wooden Rustic Stool, 1880's
Wooden Rustic Stool, 1880's
H 8.27 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
Rustic Oak Bench with Storage
Located in Evergreen, CO
Seating and storage abound in this rustic bench from Belgium. Crafted in the late-19th century from
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Late 19th Century Belgian Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Iron

Rustic Oak Bench with Storage
Rustic Oak Bench with Storage
H 40.75 in W 75 in D 26.5 in
Rustic Painted Antique Farm Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This table has been refashioned from a long skinny console into a fabulous rustic farm table
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19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood

Rustic Painted Antique Farm Table
Rustic Painted Antique Farm Table
H 31 in W 86 in D 40.5 in
Rustic French Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
chairs are known throughout Europe, associated with the mountains or rustic locales. A charming folk
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19th Century French Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood

Rustic French Wooden Chair
Rustic French Wooden Chair
H 33.5 in W 17.9 in D 20.3 in
Rustic wooden coffee table 1890
Located in Meulebeke, BE
history and character. The wood has a very rustic and wabi sabi look, meaning it appreciates the beauty of
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1890s Belgian Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Oak

Rustic wooden coffee table 1890
Rustic wooden coffee table 1890
H 19.69 in W 58.27 in D 26.78 in
Rustic Oak Console Table
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Console table or wall table in oak. Originally from the 18th century with later additions (the top and the H-brace were replaced over time). Waxed surface. Table frame standing on a...
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18th Century European Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Oak

Rustic Oak Console Table
Rustic Oak Console Table
H 29.93 in W 70.87 in D 32.29 in
Rustic Wooden Chair, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century rustic wooden children's chair, crafted from dark solid wood. This minimalist chair
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Late 19th Century French Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Wood

Rustic Wooden Chair, France, 19th Century
Rustic Wooden Chair, France, 19th Century
H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 12.6 in
19th Century Rustic Rectangular Oak Table
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A beautiful rustic table from the 19th century. Probably German. Made from solid oak. Rectangular
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19th Century European Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Oak

19th Century Rustic Rectangular Oak Table
19th Century Rustic Rectangular Oak Table
H 30.71 in W 72.84 in D 29.73 in
Rustic Red Pine Coffee Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rustic red pine coffee table, circa 1910. With a rectangular top, two hand dove tailed frieze
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1920s Unknown Rustic Rustic Antique Furniture

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Pine

Rustic Red Pine Coffee Table
Rustic Red Pine Coffee Table
H 20.25 in W 71.5 in D 37 in
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Rustic Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of rustic antique furniture for your home. An item from our selection of rustic antique furniture — often made from wood, metal and softwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of rustic antique furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of rustic antique furniture made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. A well-made option in this array of rustic antique furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Wasmuel Majolica, Full Bloom Cottage and Sarreguemines are consistently popular.

How Much is a Rustic Antique Furniture?

Prices for a piece of rustic antique furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $11 and can go as high as $295,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,201.
Questions About Rustic Antique Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best wood for rustic furniture can be cedarwood. It not only adds rich crimson hues to rustic log furniture, but it also boosts rot resistance and acts as a natural insect repellent. The dense knots in cedar add to the rustic log furniture's natural appearance. This sort of wood is both long-lasting and cost-effective. It can withstand temperature and moisture variations, making it less likely to expand or contract in response to humidity. In humid regions, it holds up nicely. Shop a variety of cedar furniture today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.