Rustic Furniture
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
Antique Petrified Wood Tree Stump Drinks Table or Stool Covered in Gesso
Located in Yonkers, NY
Rich in texture and geological history, this antique petrified wood stump table serves as both a sculptural accent and a functional surface. Naturally fossilized over millennia, the ...
Category
20th Century Asian Rustic Furniture
Materials
Petrified Wood, Gesso
Antique Indian Rustic Wooden Ox Cart with Metal Accents Made into a Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian wooden ox cart with metal accents from the 19th century, made into a coffee table. This intriguing coffee table, repurposed from a 19th-century wooden ox cart, captures our imagination with its blend of rustic charm and unique design. The table showcases a rectangular wooden top, rich in history and character, accentuated by a series of metal braces that not only reinforce its structure but also add a touch of industrial flair. The sides present square motifs, each pierced in the center, creating a captivating pattern that draws the eye.
The front of the table is particularly eye-catching, featuring ornate scrolls and hooks that lend a whimsical touch to the piece. Raised on curving legs, the table stands with a sense of grace and solidity, making it a perfect centerpiece for any living room or family room. The weathered appearance of the wood, combined with the contrasting metal accents, evokes a sense of nostalgia and adventure, reminiscent of the bustling markets and vibrant cultures where such ox carts were once a common sight.
This Indian wooden ox cart coffee table...
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19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Japanese Rustic stool / wabi-sabi stool / Flower stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This stool made from branches exudes a sense of wabi-sabi.
It has a simple shape, with legs made of joined branches and a small tabletop nailed to it.
Although simple, it is solidly ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Rustic Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cedar
wabi sabi Yoshino Japanese cedar door rustic garden exterior door 1870s-1920s
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from the lumber dearer's house, near Yoshino, Nara pref., Japan.
This door - not sliding door, was made for exterior door or the garden furniture circa 1870s-1920s, Meiji to Taisho period.
Made of well-aged Yoshino Cedar...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Indian 19th Century Sheesham Wood Courtyard Door Redesigned as a Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique sheesham wood exterior courtyard door from the 19th century, made into a coffee table. Created in India during the 19th century, this sheesham wood courtyard door h...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Provincial Chinese Four Leg Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden stool from China's Shanxi province charms with its compact scale and timeworn texture. Crafted with mortise-and-tenon joinery methods, the stool features a round s...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Elm
Rustic Indian Sheesham Wood Coffee Table with Nailhead Design and Baluster Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique rustic Indian sheesham wood low coffee table from the 19th century with iron nailheads and baluster legs. Crafted in India during the 19th c...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Chinese Interlocking Tri-Leg Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Deceptively simple, this early 20th century stool from Shanxi province shows off the ingenious joinery methods traditionally used by Chinese carpenters. The stool's three splayed leg...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Furniture
Materials
Pine
Javanese Early 20th Century Rustic Bedside Cabinet with Drawer and Open Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Javanese wooden bedside cabinet from the early 20th century, with single drawer, open shelf and nice patina. Created on the Indonesian islan...
Category
Early 20th Century Javanese Rustic Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Indian Sheesham Wood Palace Door Dining Table with Iron Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
Crafted from the solid remnants of a palace door, this antique Indian dining table brings commanding presence and authentic character to any interior. ...
Category
20th Century Indian Rustic Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Rustic Console Table
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th century Chinese calligraphy console table, in very good condition.
As pictures this is a rustic piece captured in time wit...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Elm
early 20th Wabi sabi Japanese dough board, wood wall decor, primitive mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Vintage wooden dough board made of thick, solid cypress board, circa 1900s - 40s.
This type of dough board were widely owned by the ordinary Japanese households for kneading, rolling out & cutting the dough to make a rice cake or noodles on it - these history gives a unique wabi sabi touch to the item.
Made with traditional wood joinery without metal fastener.
Actual item weight : 33.73 lb (15.3 kg)
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Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Rustic Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cypress
Small Rustic Indian Vintage Sheesham Wood Single Cabinet with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian vintage sheesham wood single cabinet from the mid 20th century, with iron hardware, carved apron and natural patina. Created in India during the midcentury period, this small sheesham wood cabinet features a rectangular top sitting above two doors accented with studs and iron braces. These doors open to reveal inner shelves, while the ensemble is resting on a carved plinth. Boasting a nicely distressed patina, this Indian sheesham...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rustic 19th Century Elm Coffee Table with Large Scrolling Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese elmwood coffee table from the 19th century, with scrolling base. Born in China during the 19th century, this rustic yet elegant coffee table features a rectangular top sitting above a base that catches our attention with its large scrolling feet. Presenting a nicely weathered appearance, this Chinese elm coffee table...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Indian Rustic Low Seat Wooden Chair with Carved Rosettes and Twine Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Indian rustic wooden low chair from the early 20th century, with hand-woven twine and carved motifs. Charming with its rustic appearance, this early 20th-century Indian low wooden chair is a delightful fusion of craftsmanship and practicality. The chair features a short slanted back topped with a small finial, adorned with rosettes hand-carved in low relief within medallions. Below these medallions, a series of petite diamond motifs adds to the intricate detailing, showcasing the artisan's skill.
The rectangular seat, crafted from hand-woven twine, provides a sturdy base, resting low on four short feet. The front legs are baluster-shaped, adding a touch of elegance, while the back legs showcase a curving silhouette, enhancing the chair's overall aesthetic. The nicely weathered appearance of the wood gives this piece an authentic, timeworn charm that brings warmth and character to any space.
Ideal as a decorative accent, this rustic chair can be placed in a mudroom, where it serves as a charming seating option for putting on shoes, or in a child's bedroom, adding a whimsical touch to the decor. Its delicate carvings and robust construction make it both a functional piece and a work of art. This Indian wooden chair...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Furniture
Materials
Twine, Wood
Chinese Woven Measure Basket, circa 1800
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 basket was made in China long...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Furniture
Materials
Willow
Antique Indian Window Grate Made into a Coffee Table with Turned Baluster Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian window grate from the early 20th century, made into a square-shaped coffee table. Created in India during the early years of t...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Furniture
Materials
Metal
vintage rusty wood & patinated copper wall decor / cabinet. wabi sabi art piece
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Wall decor made from orangish-rusty wood edged with patinated copper.
Can be displayed on either side - the backside can be used as a small wall display cabinet. Vintage, rustic, with the touch of wabi sabi.
Actual item weight : 8.16 lb (3.7 kg)
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Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Rustic Furniture
Materials
Copper
Indian Bleached Sheesham Wood and Iron Courtyard Door Made into a Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian bleached sheesham wood courtyard door with metal details and carved accents from the 19th century, made into a coffee table. Created in India d...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rustic Indonesian 19th Century Coffee Table Made from a Slab of Wood
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic Indonesian antique wooden coffee table from the 19th century, made from a slab of wood. Created in Indonesia during the 19th centur...
Category
19th Century Indonesian Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Buddha Box Stand Table
Located in New York, NY
This stunning rustic Buddha box stand table is a late 19th century offering box. Significant Triangular shape box stand table set on legs carved as Naga's a...
Category
1890s Thai Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Kitchen Charm Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This provincial tapered cabinet dates to the early 20th century and was once used in a rural Chinese kitchen to store dish ware, baskets and other kitchen supplies. Crafted of pine with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery, the tall cabinet has a lightweight design with a tapered A-frame, an overhung top and plenty of storage, including two drawers and two enclosed compartments.
The upper compartment opens by two central doors secured with a brass latch on chrysanthemum plates...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Rustic French Console Table, France
Located in Washington, DC
Rustic French Console Table with beautiful patina. France, circa early 19th century.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Burmese Gilded Chest or Trunk Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite 19th century Burmese Mandalay period gilt chest or trunk table. Decorated Buddhist scenes of followers surrounded by mountains, clouds, temples, and elephants finished in f...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer, Hardwood
Indian 19th Century Gujarat Armoire with Iron Braces and Carved Half Columns
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian Gujarat rustic hand-carved wooden armoire from the 19th century, with iron braces and half-columns. Created in Western India during the...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Indian Dining Table with Distressed Patina, Iron Details and Baluster Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique rustic Indian dining table from the 19th century, with iron details. Created in India during the 19th century, this dining table features a rectangular planked top wi...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rustic Indian Low Wooden Chair with Rope Seat and Weathered Appearance
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian rustic low chair from the 19th century with rope accents and elephant motifs. Imbued with the rustic spirit of 19th-century Ind...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Rope, Wood
19th Century Indian Wooden Cabinet with Single Fretwork Door and Brass Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian wooden cabinet from the 19th century, with single fretwork door and brass ring handle. Created in India during the 19th century, this wooden cabinet features a single door ...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th Century Philippine Coffee Table
Located in San Marino, CA
A dark wooden coffee table from the Philippines, dating from the early 20th Century. The top of this rectangular coffee table is made from a s...
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Rustic Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Indian Window Grate Made into a Coffee Table with Turned Baluster Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian window grate from the 19th century, made into a coffee table. Born in India during the 19th century, this Indian table feature...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Indian Rustic Wood Planter Box with Weathered Finish for Garden or Patio
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian rustic wooden planter box with nicely weathered appearance. This antique Indian rustic wooden planter box captivates with its beau...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Korean Garment Chest
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This vintage Korean garment chest is crafted from light honey-colored wood, featuring intricate metal filigree accents. It has two hinged door compartments, offering both storage and...
Category
19th Century Korean Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Brass
Provincial Chinese Courtyard Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the turn of the century, this provincial stool would have been used throughout a courtyard home as versatile everyday seating. Hand-crafted of pine, the tapered stool...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Furniture
Materials
Pine
Indian Wood Dining Table with Distressed Patina, Iron Details and Baluster Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian wooden dining table from the early 20th century with iron studs, metal braces and baluster legs. The height can be customized. Created in India during the early years of th...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Chinese Rustic Early 20th Century Reddish Brown Lacquered Stool with Bamboo Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese reddish brown lacquered stool from the early 20th century, with bamboo seat and pillar strut motifs. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this wooden stool features a rectangular top with bamboo seat, resting above a pierced apron adorned with pillar strut motifs. Raised on four straight legs connected to one another through side stretchers, the stool boasts a nicely weathered patina. With its clean lines and rustic presence, this Chinese wooden stool...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Chinese Woven Bamboo Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
This smoky brown carrying basket originates from southeast Asia and is expertly crafted of thin strips of smoked bamboo. Carefully hand-woven in a plain weave with a band of exposed ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquered & Elmwood Hand Painted Design Sideboard
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquered & Elmwood Hand Painted Design Sideboard
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Furniture
Materials
Wood, Elm, Lacquer, Paint
Provincial Chinese Porch Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Deceptively simple, this rustic stool from the early 20th century shows off the ingenious joinery methods traditionally used by Chinese carpenters. The stool's three splayed legs are...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Furniture
Materials
Elm
19th Century Elm Chinese Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old wide Elm bench with framed seat. Pretty detailed carved apron. Rustic and elegant.
Sturdy and functional.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Lucky Eight Stool, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The traditional squared lines of Ming furniture are given a distinctive curved flair in this late 19th century Provincial stool. A narrow seat is supported by four splayed legs that flare outwards with a natural bend. Resembling the Chinese character for the lucky number...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Elm
Indonesian Cabinet with Rattan Doors, Drawers and Fretwork Sliding Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indonesian kitchen cabinet from the early 20th century, with fretwork sliding doors, drawers and rattan accents. Born in Indonesia during the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Javanese Midcentury Wooden Bench with Raised Motifs and Straight Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Javanese wooden bench from the mid-20th century, with raised motifs and straight legs. Born on the island of Java during the midcentury perio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Javanese Rustic Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rustic Javanese Vintage Wooden Side Chair with Slatted Bamboo Back and Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic vintage Javanese side chair from the mid 20th century with slatted bamboo back and seat. Created on the island of Java during the Midcentury period, this side chair features...
Category
Mid-20th Century Javanese Rustic Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Rustic Indian Window Grate Cocktail Table with Iron Top and Baluster Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian sheesham wood cocktail table from the early 20th century, with window grate top and turned legs. Born in India during the early years of the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Indian Bullock Cart Made into a Coffee Table with Iron Details
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique rustic Indian handmade coffee table from the 19th century with trapezoidal top, iron stretchers, turned baluster legs and weathered patina. Created in India during the 19th century, this piece is made of the front portion of a bullock cart...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Swat Chest from the Swat Valley of Pakistan c1800's Original and Unrestored
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully hand-carved Swat Chest from the Swat Valley of Pakistan. We have had one at home for over 30 years and I had always thought they were Afghan, bu...
Category
1840s Pakistani Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinese Elm Slotted Top Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese elm slotted top coffee table.
This Chinese slotted top coffee table is the perfect piece to elevate any room. Has its original color and patina.
Category
1980s Chinese Vintage Rustic Furniture
Materials
Elm
Vintage Chinese Carved Decorative Elm Side Tables with Light - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese Carved Decorative Elm Side Tables with Light
These vintage chinese carved elm side tables have a removal panel to replace the li...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Mushroom Chopping Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite 19th-century stool from China's Shanxi province charms with its top-heavy form and fantastic, wabi-sabi texture. As evidenced by the many blade marks on the top, the stoo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Elm
19th Century Goan Cabinet with Pairs of Double Doors and Green Painted Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian hand-carved painted wood cabinet from Goa, with green accents and distressed patina. Created in Goa, a Portuguese colony for 450 years until it was annexed by India in 1961, this 19th century cabinet features a simple cornice sitting above two pairs of double doors...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Wood
Minimalist Natural Wood Low Side Table with Square Legs and Contemporary Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage natural wood side table with square legs and contemporary design. This vintage rustic natural wood side table embodies the pe...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Iron Star Chopping Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the turn of the century, this provincial stool would have been used throughout a courtyard home as versatile everyday seating. Deceptively simple, the wooden stool is design...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Elm
19th Century Indian Bullock Cart Made into a Coffee Table with Iron Details
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique rustic Indian handmade coffee table from the 19th century with trapezoidal top, iron stretchers, turned baluster legs and weathered patina. Created in India during the 19t...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Indian 19th Century Wood Bullock Cart Made into a Coffee Table with Iron Details
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique rustic Indian handmade coffee table from the 19th century with trapezoidal top, protruding front, iron stretchers, petite rosettes, turned baluster legs and weathered pati...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Iron, Brass
Substantial 19th C. Rajasthan Iron-banded Damchiya Dowry Chest with Rare Lock
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A very substantial Indian dowry chest in teak and rosewood, very decorative metal repoussé work featuring peacocks, extremely rare to find the origi...
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Copper, Iron
Indian Antique Window Grate Made into a Coffee Table with Turned Baluster Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic antique Indian window grate from the 19th century, made into a coffee table with carved spandrels, baluster legs and weathered appearan...
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19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large Rustic Antique Rattan Basket Coffee Table with Dark Brown Patina and Lid
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique basket coffee table from the early 20th century, made of dark brown woven rattan over wood. Crafted during the early 20th century, this charming antique basket coffee table captivates with its rustic appeal and generous proportions. The table is constructed from dark brown woven rattan over a sturdy wooden structure, exuding an authentic and earthy charm. The rectangular lid opens to reveal a compartmented interior, offering convenient storage for various items, making it as functional as it is stylish.
The tapering body of the basket draws the eye downward to a beautifully scalloped base, adorned with pierced motifs on two sides and accented with cross-shaped woven details at the corners. These intricate touches enhance the overall aesthetic, blending seamlessly with the piece's rustic character.
Ideal for use in a living room or on a patio, this large antique Chinese rattan basket...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Sculptural Root Camphor Wood Chair with Organic Live Edge Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A hand-crafted camphor wood root chair from the late 20th century, with light varnished patina and unusual shape. This hand-crafted camphor wood root chair is a captivating piece of ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rustic furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, tables, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $288 and tops out at $6,822 while the average work can sell for $1,450.