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.
19th Century Hand-Carved Rustic Marble Sink with Distressed Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand chiseled stone basic with a rustic appearance. The basin is carved from a single piece of marble. The basin has a triangular shape so it fits into a corner of a bathroom. The...
Marble
Old Wall Fountain - Antique Fountain - Limestone fountain - Old hand carved sink
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This is an old hand carved sink with its original antique faucet, sculpted backsplash and base. It was hand carved and installed in a French countrysid...
Limestone
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Ancient Marble Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous ancient vessel carved from one piece of marble with subtle pink veins running throughout. Perfect for use as a vessel sink in a powder room,...
Marble
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Pottery Ceramic Hibachi or Garden Sink Surround
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Unusual hand-painted Italian pottery ceramic hibachi or garden sink surround. Features an arched wash stand style backing made of three parts and a base with a 14" x 14" opening. Includes a metal grill with handles for cooking. Hand-painted with a grape and foliate motif in the manner of "Castelli...
Ceramic
$1,455 / set
Unique Pair of Polished River Rock Sinks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of river rock wash basins. This pair of sinks have each been carved from a single, natural river rock boulder. Each sink has a polished bowl with ...
Stone
Ancient Hand-Crafted Portuguese Washbasin, Pot, Garden Elements, Rustic, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ancient; Hand-crafted; Portuguese ceramics; Stone Sinks; Garden sculpture; Planters; Jardinieres; Plantpot; Garden accessories; Garden elements, Patina, Rustic 1940's Ancient hand-crafted Portuguese Washbasin from the 1940s. This style of pottery is very rare and has an incredibly charismatic patina to it. Originally used for storing water from nearby rivers to wash up. Can also be used as a pot for plants...
Stone
Stone Sink or Basin from Indonesia
Located in New York, NY
A solid stone sink or basin, hand-crafted in Indonesia. Hand-carved from volcanic rock, the outside of the piece preserves its naturally rugged stone texture in yellow and light be...
Stone
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.25 in W 25.5 in D 12 in
Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm Sink CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand carved stone container fountain trough basin planter antique farm Sink CA. 18th 19th century small water fountain Basin of hand C. Carved Stone ...
Stone, Limestone
Italian Hand-Carved Limestone Sink, Roman Style, 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian early 20th century round shaped carved limestone sink with drain hole.
Limestone
$5,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 32 in D 19 in
Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm Sink LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm Sink LA . 18th Century water fountain Basin Jardinière Of Hand Carved Stone container . Color and patina keeps changing with the light and the seasons . this trough could be installed with a simple bronze metal spout or a carved stone fountain head , we have many options of them , in order to create a charming garden water fountain for your pets or to have it as a dog bowl . A nice size stone trough from Provence . The centuries left its marks on this container and a very nice patina . Installed will be the focal point of any landscape design laid on gravel or mounted as a kitchen Farm sink...
Stone, Limestone, Metal
Italian Natural Colored Stone Sink w/ Bluish Gray Detailing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 20th century classic Roman style Italian made limestone sink. There are soft shades of cream, gray, golds, and more. A hole has already been drilled for convenience.
Limestone
19th Century Carved Stone Sink with Drainboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European large stone sink with side drainboard from the 19th century. This antique sink from Europe has an overall rectangular shape and has been ha...
Stone
Spanish Hand Carved Stone Pile
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish hand carved stone pile.
Stone
Spanish Hand Carved Stone Pile
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish hand carved stone pile.
Stone
Classical Marble Circular Marble Stone Sink
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Another unique piece of design, this timeless Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white Carrara marble, the circular design is taken from Greek and Roman times. Th...
Carrara Marble
Mid-19th Century Greek White Marble Sink
Located in Dallas, TX
Expertly crafted from stunning white Carrara marble, this Greek marble sink is a timeless piece that dates back to the 1850s. With its elegant design...
Marble
$2,650
H 20.48 in W 33.47 in D 7.88 in
19th Century Antique Hand Carved White Marble Double Basin Kitchen Sink
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century antique hand carved white marble double basin kitchen sink.
Marble
25.875 in. Peach Ceramic Richmond Wall Sink
Located in New York, NY
Peach porcelain ceramic wall sink with a rectangle shaped basin. The original nickel hardware is included. Good condition with surface scratches on the...
Ceramic
19th Century French Hand Carved White Marble Basin Sink
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning antique French white and gray marble sink basin, an ideal addition to any bathroom or bar. France, Circa late 19th century Measures: 19"W x 16"D x 7.25"H. Very good or...
Marble
Japanese Stone Garden Water Basin Chōzubachi
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Chōzubachi is an ornamental water basin found in the traditional Japanese garden. It is used for the ritual washing of the hands and rinsing of the mouth...
Granite
Early 19th Century European Marble Sink
Located in High Point, NC
Beautifully crafted and visually striking, this antique marble sink has an impressive sculptural quality. Made in Europe in the early 1800s, this piece was likely originally used as ...
Stone, Marble
Early 19th Century European Marble Sink
Located in High Point, NC
Beautifully crafted and visually striking, this antique marble sink has an impressive sculptural quality. Made in Europe in the early 1800s, this piece possibly had an ecclesiastical...
Marble
Carved Granite Planter
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple yet chic 20th century hand-carved granite planter with the most wonderful rough-hewn surface. Perfect for planting your favorite annuals or herbs to keep on your patio, or p...
Granite
20th Century White Enameled Cast Iron Double Farm Sink Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century original rustic farm house style double sided kitchen sink. Both left and right sides have built in drain boards. Also comes with ...
Enamel, Iron
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H 14.75 in W 18.25 in D 17.5 in
Antique Carved Solid Block of Marble Wash Basin, Sink From Mediterranean Region
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Although this may look like a holy water font from an ancient Italian church, we believe it’s probably a marble wash basin, or sink based on the fact that it has an old drain hole. You can clearly see that the marble sink was mounted into a wall and it could be Roman, Turkish or even Middle Eastern. Sinks or wash basins are thought to have started in Ancient Roman bathhouses. Romans actually had warm water in bowls around the bathhouse in order to wash one’s face and hands. During the 1500’s, the wealthy would have wood washstands...
Marble
Hand Carved Marble Container Sink Basin Planter
Located in Bradenton, FL
This antique 18th century marble basin is hand carved out one piece of stone. It's ideal for water plants, succulents, orchids or sculptural birdbath. It has been drilled for a drain...
Marble
Antique Belgian Bluestone Sink
Located in High Point, NC
This antique bluestone sink was crafted in Belgium, circa 1800. The subtle color variations on the patinated stone bear witness to careful working hands. A ...
Stone
19th Century Turkish Hammam Marble Sink
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 19th century Turkish Hammam carved white marble sink vessel with a ribbed exterior and a carved soap dish on each of the front corners. A sm...
Marble
Antique Marble Stone Sink
Located in High Point, NC
A stone architectural element, used formerly as a basin for water. Found in ecclesiastical architecture, this basin for water would be placed at the entrance to a church. Rendered in...
Marble
Antique Carved Marble Font
Located in High Point, NC
A stone architectural element, used formerly as a font or stoup. Found in ecclesiastical architecture, this basin for water would be placed at the entrance to a church. Rendered in c...
Marble