American Country Style Oak Gavel
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style oak judges gavel.
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Desk Accessories
Materials
Oak
Rustic Desk Accessories
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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Late 20th Century Magnifying Glass With Tripod Antler Handle
Located in Cookeville, TN
Gorgeous standing magnifying glass with metal surround and metal antler detail, sitting on a antler horn tripod base. The glass in great condition. Great for the office or on a shelf!
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Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Desk Accessories
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Antique 19th Century Mexican Codd Neck Glass Soda Bottles, Set of 6
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
This set of 6 rare antique 19th century Mexican codd neck glass soda bottles are an incredibly special and unique rare set to add to your ...
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Blown Glass
Solid Brass French Rams Heads Ink Well with Decorative Brass and Antlers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional pair of French solid brass ram's head inkwells, masterfully conceived with remarkable artistry and imagination. Each ram's head is fitted with its original removable g...
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Axe in Stump Cast Iron Paperweight
Located in Savannah, GA
An antique axe in stump cast iron paperweight. 5 inches wide by 2 inches deep by 4 ½ inches tall
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
Hand Carved Pinecone Finial Element or Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand-carved pine cone–form finial, serving as both a decorative object and functional paperweight. Finished in a rich walnut stain, the piece is substantial in scale and visually s...
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Brazilian Hand Engraved Crystal Cubes
Located in Boston, MA
Floral and fauna motifs. One of a kind.
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2010s Brazilian Rustic Desk Accessories
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Crystal
Indian Antique Wooden Hand Noodle Maker with Carved Ram and Vice Press
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique carved wooden hand noodle press from the 19th century, with ram motif. Created in India during the 19th century, this wooden piece was originally used to hand make noodles. Showcasing a vice press, the body is adorned with a carved ram whose head and behind expand from a central square. This container is where the dough was placed and the vice part would press it into noodles. The ram head is carved with nice motifs, particularly visible on his curling antlers. The sides are adorned with medallions adorned with rosettes on all sides. Boasting a nicely weathered appearance revealing its nice age and use, this antique Indian carved wooden...
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19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Hoof Letter Opener Made in Austria
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hoof letter opener, made in Austria. The piece, in the style of Ralph Lauren, is a compliment to many settings, especially those that are more organic ...
Category
20th Century Rustic Desk Accessories
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Chrome
American Country Style Wood and Brass Gavel
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style wood and brass judges gavel.
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique Big Tirolean Hand-Carved Chestnut Wood Basin Bowl, Nice How Centrepiece
Located in Vigonza, Padua
An early 20th century tirolean hand-carved "Cirmolo" wood basin bowl, nice how centrepiece. Restored and finished shellac An important antique pi...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Rustic Desk Accessories
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Distressed Industrial Look Desk Top Stationary Box Letter Rack
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Distressed Industrial Look Desk Top Stationary Box Letter Rack A Desk top Letter rack, with 4 large pockets each with a metal label holder A Useful and Sturdy piece, the rack has be...
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1970s Vintage Rustic Desk Accessories
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Pine
Rustic Antler Inkwell Stand with Glass and Metal Pen Holder
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic desk object / inkwell holder made of a deer antler mounted on a metal armature with bullet casings along the sides creating a compartment for a square inkwell adjoining a blue...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Desk Accessories
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Antler
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Rustic desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic desk accessories 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 desk accessories created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic desk accessories 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 desk accessories, popular names associated with this style include Erik Gustafson, and Richard Ginori. 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 desk accessories differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $151 and tops out at $1,650 while the average work can sell for $475.
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