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.
1950s Handmade Tin Candelabra by Llamas Metalworks of Mexico
Located in Oakland, CA
Handcrafted tin candlelabra by the artists of Llamas metalworks of Mexico circa 1950s. Old World style form with elaborate embellishments. The metal has developed an wonderful patina...
Tin
Pair of Rustic Black Forest Carved Walnut Candelabras
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) carved walnut 3 arm candelabras with tree form and deer figures on a round base (PRICED AS Pair)
Walnut
Sculptural Bronze Elephant Candelabra - handmade
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Combining art and functionality this is a candelabra featuring a bronze sculpture of Africa's iconic wildlife - an elephant bull. In Brown b...
Bronze
$8,531 / set
Floor Candelabra, Sweden, Mid-1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of swedish candelabra in cast iron, mid-1900s.
Iron
Hoopoe Candlestick in cast bronze featuring an African bird
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Candelabra in cast bronze featuring a Hoopoe* which is a beautiful little African bird. Hand crafted and unique candlestick in cast bronze. The decorative elements, such as the Hoopoe, were individually wax modelled, making each piece entirely unique, as no molds were used. Height excluding candles is 42 cm. Candles not provided. Similar bronze single and double candle sticks in different sizes & motifs on request. Cost on application. Can also be made in pairs. Combining art, design and functionality, all furniture and lighting...
Bronze
Gilt Sun Candelabra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully patinated Gilt Sun Candelabra. Spain, circa early 20th century.
Brass, Bronze
$1,790 / item
Bronze Rhino Candelabra
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Rhino Sculpture Candelabra, handcrafted in cast bronze with brown patina with small Rhino, Acacia tree and leaf motif. I model these decorative features in wax by hand before casting, making every candelabra a true original as no mold is made. Using the lost wax method, I sculpt, cast, chase, and finish each piece myself, blending natural motifs with refined craftsmanship. The result is a distinctive, sculptural candelabra that stands out as a statement piece - both functional and artistic. Patinas may vary. All candelabras are unique and made to order by hand. Candles not provided. Similar bronze single and double candle sticks in different sizes & motifs on request. Cost on application. Can also be made in pairs. Functional art: Combining art, design and functionality, all furniture and lighting...
Bronze
Circular Rustic Iron "Pique-Cierge", France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming rustic circular wrought-iron tripod "pique-cierge" (candle-holder). Traces of ancient brown paint.
$840Sale Price|20% Off
H 17 in W 15 in D 4 in
Three Arm Candelabra by Cornelius & Co., Brass and Marble, Circa 1840
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Cornelius & Co. three arm cast brass girandole candelabra mounted on a Vermont white marble base and fitted with lusters. The theme is of two ...
Marble, Brass
$53 / item
H 1.54 in W 2.92 in D 4.14 in
Handmade Cast Bronze Bird Tea Light Candle Holder with Polished Finish
Located in London, London
Each of those original brass t-light holders are handmade individually. Cast and textured using very traditional techniques, revealing the lustrous finish of this beautiful material....
Bronze
$47 / item
H 1.58 in W 2.68 in D 3.94 in
Handmade Cast Bronze Bird Tea Light Candle-holder with Patina Finish
Located in London, London
Each of those original brass t-light holders are handmade individually. Cast and textured using very traditional techniques, revealing the lustrous finish of this beautiful material....
Bronze
$1,800Sale Price|26% Off
H 14.5 in Dm 7 in
Vintage Bronze Painted Porcelain Exotic Bird Candlesticks, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Bronze Painted Porcelain Exotic Bird Candlesticks, Pair Offered for sale is a pair of hand painted porcelain bird candlesticks w...
Bronze
Pair of Hand-Carved Gilt Fruitwood Italian Candelabras
Located in Asheville, NC
This pair of beautiful hand-carved gilt fruit-wood Italian candelabras are adorned by bouquets of roses and accented by flowing ribbons. The ornate...
Gold Leaf
Brutalist Tin Candelabra by Gene Byron
By Gene Byron
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Without a doubt the most iconic piece by Gene Byron, It shows some signs of age; the welding on one of the candlesticks has failed. The piece is signed on the underside. It has not b...
Tin, Brass
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A painted iron candelabra designed and produced by a Swedish Designer, Sweden, 1940s. Holds .75" diameter candles.
Iron
French Wrought Iron Floor Candelabra, ca. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
French wrought iron floor candelabra with gilt paint accent, ca. 1900.
Wrought Iron
Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Metal, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Ander
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and brass candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, c. 1950s. Holds six 0.45” diameter candles Overall Dimensions (inches): ...
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dramatic oxidation. Dimensions: 13” H x 7.5” diameter 3 Sockets Holds .8” diameter candles
Iron
Magnificent pair of candelabra
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent pair of gilt and patinated bronze candelabra depicting mermaids
Ormolu, Bronze
$1,173 / item
H 13.78 in W 1.97 in D 3.94 in
Contemporary Black forest candelabra 02 handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
Storytelling through the use of light is central to all my designs. The idea behind the Forest Candelabra collection was to create an interplay between the variety of organic shapes,...
Ceramic
Brutalist Black Iron Candelabra with Wood Grain Pattern
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking Brutalist-style black iron candelabra featuring an organic, sculptural design with an intricate wood grain pattern. This handcrafted p...
Iron
Vintage Wood Candle Holder – Spain, Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Wood Candle Holder – Spain, Circa 1960 Description: This beautifully crafted wood candle holder, dating from circa 1960, is a stunning example of mid-century Spanish craftsm...
Wood
Vintage Boho Distressed Patina Wall Candelabra
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with old-world charm using this stunning vintage wrought iron wall candelabra. Its delicate scrollwork and hand-forged floral accents create an elegant yet rustic a...
Wrought Iron
Metal Candle Holder, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic ceramic candle holder, circa 1960 By Unknown manufacturer. Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material...
Metal
Rustic Ceramic Candle Holder, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic ceramic candle holder, circa 1960 By Unknown manufacturer. Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mater...
Ceramic
Wrought Iron Candelabra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sharp-Angled Wrought Iron Candelabra. England, circa early 20th century.
Wrought Iron
Large Bronze Candelabra with Heavy Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large standing bronze candelabra with heavy patina throughout Very fine details and cutouts 11 candle holders Free Standing
Metal, Bronze
Turn of the Century French Wrought Iron Candelabra Table
Located in High Point, NC
Graceful and idiosyncratic, this metal candle table makes a truly unique vintage accent. Made in France at the turn of the century, this piece would have likely originally been used ...
Wrought Iron
Studio Made Iron Candelabra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A handcrafted iron candelabra. Impressive in height scale the candelabra features 21 inserts for tapers of varying sizes. Weld marks and variations sho...
Iron
Pair of Iron Flower Candlesticks
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 20th century American handwrought iron candlesticks each with a large flower with applied petals surrounding the candle cups.
Iron
Pair of 19th Century Country French Wrought Iron Candelabra
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century Country French wrought iron candelabra exhibit amazing artistry, and were both completely forged by hand by an obvi...
Wrought Iron
Antique Hand Forged French Candelabra
Located in Sheffield, MA
In the Brutalist style. As printed int the Introspective Magazine "The first object produced was a simple wrought-iron candleholder with three spikes. Over the years, the collectiv...
Iron