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Rustic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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
19th Century Austrian Majolica Stove Smoker Set
Located in Austin, TX
19th century fine Austrian Majolica smoking set match striker harvest theme with a willow baskets, fruits and pitcher.
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1880s Austrian Antique Rustic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Ceramic

19th Century Austrian Majolica Stove Smoker Set
19th Century Austrian Majolica Stove Smoker Set

19th Century Austrian Majolica Stove Smoker Set

19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra
By Manuel Mafra 1
Located in Austin, TX
Large Portuguese Palissy tobacco jar attributed to Manuel Mafra. This tobacco jar is decorated in high relief of a frog, large butterflies, bugs, shells, a snake, a crocodile, on the lid a large shell with a lizard on the top, a butterfly and a bug. Very rich decoration all-over the pot. Reference / Page 38 " Portuguese Palissy Ware...
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1890s Portuguese Antique Rustic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra
19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra

19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra

19th Century Austrian Majolica Tablescape Smoker Set
Located in Austin, TX
19th century fine Austrian Majolica smoking set match striker harvest theme with a willow baskets, fruits and pitcher.
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1880s Austrian Antique Rustic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Austrian Majolica Tablescape Smoker Set
19th Century Austrian Majolica Tablescape Smoker Set

19th Century Austrian Majolica Tablescape Smoker Set

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French Majolica Tobacco Jar or Cigar Box, circa 1890

French Majolica Tobacco Jar or Cigar Box, circa 1890

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19th Century French Majolica Beehive Box

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Rustic snuff boxes and tobacco boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rustic snuff boxes and tobacco boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage snuff boxes and tobacco boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, earthenware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic snuff boxes and tobacco boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, Austria, and France 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 snuff boxes and tobacco boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $380 and tops out at $1,500 while the average work can sell for $650.

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