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.
20th Century Rustic Tramp Art Photo Frame, Handcarved, Austria circa 1900
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Amazing designed, rustic Tramp Art photo frame from the turn of the century in Austria. Elaborately handcrafted out of basswood in the very early 20th century around 1900, this great...
Glass, Softwood
Tramp Art Photo Frame Rustic Style 19th Century, Austria circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Decorative Tramp Art photo frame from the period in Austria around 1880. Elaborately hand carved out of bass wood this rustic photo frame comes w...
Blown Glass, Softwood
Rustic Tramp Art Photo Frame with Original Glass Plate, Austria circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely Tramp Art photo frame from the period in Austria around 1880. Elaborately hand carved out of bass this antique photo frame shows the beaut...
Blown Glass, Softwood
Unusual Majolica Rooster Frame George Dreyfus, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual Majolica rooster frame George Dreyfus Circa 1890. Made for advertising.
Ceramic, Faience
18th Century Inn License in a Gilt Frame
Located in Queens, NY
Original 1790 NY state inn license letterpressed in a faux gilt and lacquer frame
Lacquer
Rustic Oak Frame/Gate France, 19th C
Located in New York City, NY
Cool, rustic remnant, possibly a drying rack or specific gate. There are D hooks on the back so this can be hung like an artwork. Purchased from the famed antiques dealer Amy Perlin.
Oak
$1,739
H 0.99 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Square Photo Frame with Translucent Enamel Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Square photo frame in 9251000 sterling silver gold-plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché. Modern contemporary style. Cut glass. Blue velvet panel. External dimensions 10...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century French Giltwood Frame
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Early 19th century French giltwood frame. The inside dimensions 39.25 x 31.25
Giltwood
$2,038
H 15.16 in W 12.21 in D 0.79 in
20th Century Art Deco Solid Silver Large Photo Frame, Birmingham, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
20th Century Art Deco silver & engine turned photograph frame, with stylised corners, mounted on an ebonised easel support and set with glass. Hallmarked English silver, Birmingham,...
Silver
19th Century Italian Carved Frame
Located in New York, NY
Finely carved and gilded 19th century Italian frame. Features continuous pierced carving decorative design. Carved out of a solid piece of fruitwood, the example is in excellent cond...
Gold Leaf
Pair of Large Mid-20th Century Shagreen Photo Frames, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A pair of large mid-20th century shagreen photo frames with silver corners circa 1960. This great pair of shagreen frames in a beautiful muted taupe color the silver corners are unm...
Sterling Silver
Framed 18th C. Swedish Botanical Engravings, Set of 4
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of four art pieces of Swedish 18th century ferns, displayed nicely within custom gold toned wooden frames. This set of framed wall decorat...
Glass, Wood
20th Century Wood French Frame, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French frame from the second half of the 20th century. Guillauché furniture in carved and ebonized wood, of beautiful lines and a pleasing décor. The frame can hold a painting or mir...
Wood
Antique Giltwood Picture Frame. English 18th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely Georgian giltwood picture frame Carved pine with shallow gesso and gilt Original patina Internally or sight measures 19.25 x 24 inches. 48.5 x 61 cm Free UK shipping
Giltwood
Early 19th Century French Rectangular Gold Gilt Wood Art Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in the Provence region this wooden rectangular frame has fantastic gilt and patina. Add some vintage charm to your favorite water color, print or oil painting with this attr...
Wood, Paint
$578 / set
H 7.49 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Vintage Pair Sterling Silver Photo Frame RBB Sheffield 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb decorative pair of sterling silver photo frames with makers mark RBB and hallmarks for Sheffield 1989/ 1990. Beautiful portrait shaped rectangular frames each feature a be...
Sterling Silver
$1,294
H 24.81 in W 20.48 in D 2.01 in
Antique 19th Century Tramp Art Picture Frame Carved Oak Four Petal Flowers
Located in Munich, DE
This good size tramp art frame was handcrafted out of wood in the last decades of the 19th century. The frame features a rich variety of ornamental carvings in high reliefs made up f...
Oak
$6,900
H 31.11 in W 27.56 in D 3.94 in
Antique French Louis XVI 18th Century Gold Gilded Picture Frame
Located in Doha, QA
Magnificent 18th century French hand carved and gold gilded frame. An incredible detailed work. The frame looks Royal and luxurious. Dimensions of the interior painting size to fit a...
Gold
Sold
H 7.48 in W 6.3 in D 0.79 in
Tramp Art Photo Frame With Gilt Elements & Velvet , Austria ca. 1890
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extrordinary Tramp Art photo frame from the period in Austria around 1890. Elaborately hand carved out of bass this antique rustic photo frame impresses ...
Velvet, Blown Glass, Softwood
Tramp Art Rustic Photo Frames - Set Of Three, Austria circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautifully crafted Tramp Art photo frame set of three from the period in Austria around 1870. Elaborately hand carved out of basswood, this antique ph...
Blown Glass, Softwood
Sold
H 12.01 in W 11.02 in D 0.79 in
19th Century Gilt Rustic Tramp Art Photo Frame, Austria, circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unusual gilt Tramp Art photo frame from the period in Austria around 1870. Elaborately hand carved out of bass this antique rustic photo frame im...
Blown Glass, Softwood
Sold
H 8.66 in W 6.89 in D 0.59 in
Hand Carved Tramp Art Photo Frame, Notch Cut Design, Austria, circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautifully made Tramp Art photo frame from the period in Austria around 1870. Elaborately hand carved out of basswood, this antique photo frame ...
Blown Glass, Softwood
Rustic Tramp Art Photo Frame Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely carved Tramp Art photo frame coming out of Austria from the late 19th century around 1880. Elaborately hand carved out of fine basswood, t...
Blown Glass, Softwood
Blue Italian Decorative Door in Fané Style
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Italian fané-style door from the early 1920s. The door is made of blue-blue painted wood. The door is obviously antique and through its weathering has created perfect deco...
Wood
Sold
H 6.69 in W 4.92 in D 0.79 in
Pair of Hand Carved Tramp Art Photo Frames 19th Century, Austria, circa 1860
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Dainty pair of rustic Tramp Art photo frames from the late 19th century, around 1860 in Austria. Elaborately hand carved out of bass wood this an...
Glass, Softwood
Sold
H 8.86 in W 6.69 in D 0.98 in
Pair of 19th Century Tramp Art Photo Frames Hand Carved, Austria circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful pair of smaller Tramp Art photo frames from the period in Austria around 1880. Elaborately hand carved out of bass this antique photo frames show the so-called "notch cut" ...
Blown Glass, Softwood
Pair of Spanish Small Antique Frames
Located in London, GB
Made in Spain well over one hundred years ago, the wooden frames are intricately detailed and textured carved patterns of indentations and embossments. ...
Wood
Leather Picture Frame with Gold Accent in the Style of Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A leather picture frame for a 3.5 x 5.5 image. The frame has a Ralph Lauren Appeal and is a compliment to your desk, any shelf or bedside. The leather has a small line of gold. That ...
Gold
Cabin Style Frame with Antler Decoration and Antique Print
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique lodge style antler picture frame. Wooden frame decorated with antlers from the deer, wild boar tusks and turned horn roses with antique print of a shooting party.
Antler, Wood
Black Forest Frame with Antlers and Antique Photo of Hunter with Game
Located in Berghuelen, DE
an antique black forest antler picture frame. carved wood frame decorated with antlers from the deer and turned horn roses. with antique photo of a hunte...
Wood, Antler