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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
Decorative French Painted Tole and Iron Clock Face
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large rustic French decorative clock face featuring a painted tole face with Roman numerals. This is a decorative non-working clock face only and does n...
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20th Century French Rustic Clocks

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Metal, Iron

French Faience Quimper Clock Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Quimper Clock Circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Clocks

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Ceramic, Faience

Rustic Black Forest Walnut Wall Clock
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) walnut wall clock with carved floral decoration and bird pediment with 5 shelves. (Not working)
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19th Century Antique Rustic Clocks

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Walnut

American Rustic Adirondack Grandfather Clock
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Adirondack Tramp Art (19th Century) grandfather clock with arched pediment over relief carved figures & scrolling designs (Not working)
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19th Century American Antique Rustic Clocks

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Maple, Wood

Antique Carved Circular Wall Clock by Wilbur V. Wigans Jewelers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Deep carved and ribbed mahogany surround with a hinged door. The white painted dial with black Roman numerals and an inner carved and gilt surround band. The clock is being sold as...
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19th Century American Antique Rustic Clocks

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Mahogany

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Antique French Painted Decorative Floral Panel
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19th Century Black Forest Mantel Clock
Located in Martlesham, GB
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French Bronze Chinoiserie Clock, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
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French Empire Style Mantel Clock, circa 1820
Located in Brighton, Sussex
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Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Style Mantel Clock, circa 1820
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German Wall Clock by Gustav Becker, Walnut, 19th C, carved eagle
Located in Houston, TX
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Antique Victorian Walnut Vienna Wall Clock
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Global Views Sculptural Rustic Iron Decorative Wall Cock Roman Numerals
Located in Dayton, OH
Global Views Sculptural Iron Decorative Wall Cock. Features a rustic iron finish with roman numerals and beaded interior circle. Measure: 36".
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Late 20th Century Rustic Clocks

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Early 20th Century Brillie School Clock, Circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
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Early 20th Century Brillie School Clock, Circa 1910
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19th Century Swedish Blue Long Case Clock
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Rustic Black Forest Walnut Grandfather Clock
Located in Queens, NY
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19th Century German Antique Rustic Clocks

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19th Century French Morbier Case Clock with Brass Repousse Face
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Country French pine Morbier or comtoise long case clock featuring an impressive brass repousse surrounding the enamel dial. Classic French potbellied case housing a freestanding weig...
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Black Forest Wooden Carved Mantel Clock with Eagle and Shepherd
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A world class wooden black forest mantel clock. Decorated with a finely carved eagle attacking a mountain sheep. The shepherd is defending the sheep. An extremely rare and elaborate ...
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antler wall clock 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
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Wood, Antler

antler wall clock 1890
antler wall clock 1890
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Black Forest Carved Wood Chamois Mantel Clock
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Rustic clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rustic clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original clocks, popular names associated with this style include Global Views, and Lenzkirch Clock Factory. 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 clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $585 and tops out at $65,000 while the average work can sell for $8,250.

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