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Rustic Animal Sculptures

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
Rustic Vintage Carved Wooden Horse with Saddle on Stand, circa 1950
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic vintage wooden horse carving, presented on a flat base and adorned with a carved saddle and harness details. The figure is hand-carved with a stylized, almost folk-art quali...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French Majolica Terracotta Rabbit Bavent Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Terracotta Rabbit Bavent Circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Large Carved Wood Sting Ray
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large vintage carved wood sting ray.
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Late 20th Century Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Monumental Cast Bronze Dogs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a captivating pair of vintage monumental cast bronze dog sculptures, embodying a distinctive Boho aesthetic. These magnificent pieces exude a timeless charm, showcasing ex...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Large Majolica Jardiniere with 2 Ducks Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Rare large majolica jardiniere with 2 ducks signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870.
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1870s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Earthenware Seafood Lobster Plate by J. Caldas Da Rainha, 1930
Located in Verviers, BE
Portugese Caldas da Rainha Palissy lobster wall plaque, circa 1930. Decorated with mussels, shells and seaweed. Has no structural issues and is...
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1930s Portuguese Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Auguste Nicolas Cain Signed Bronze Tazza Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A very fine Auguste Nicolas Cain (French, 1822-1894) bronze sculpture depicting a crowing rooster perched atop naturalistic base of stylized log o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Majolica Palissy Snake and Lizard Wall Platter Jose Alves Cunha
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique 19th century Portuguese Majolica Palissy style plate with large snake and large lizard searching through mossy tuft, signed Jose Alves Cunha (...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

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Pottery

Great Antique Black Forest Plaster Deer Head ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Antique Black Forest Plaster Deer Head ca. 1900s Item e6952 A lovely wooden Black Forest deer head made of plaster and wood. Handmade in folk a...
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Early 20th Century German Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Horn, Wood, Plaster

19th Century American Black Cast Iron Piggy Bank Money Box Animal Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
19th century American black cast iron piggy bank, money box, animal sculpture. We left it intentionally in the distressed look to show its a...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Terracotta Majolica Snail Bavent Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
Terracotta Majolica Snail Bavent Normandy circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

20th Century American Bronze Swan Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This captivating 20th-century cast bronze garden sculpture captures the elegant dynamism of a swan poised for flight. With wings outstretched in a moment of powerful ascent and its h...
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20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Late 20th Century Bunny Rabbit Decor - A Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
For your consideration we have a pair of decorative rabbit figures made of resin with an antiqued, silver-like finish. They are designed to look like vintage chocolate molds. These figures are often used as decorative items for shelves, mantles, or as part of a seasonal display, particularly around Easter. They are intended for home decoration and not for use as actual chocolate molds. These resin rabbit figures are reproductions of vintage tin molds...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Vintage Coastal Monumental Cast Concrete Seahorse - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your garden or interior space with this magnificent pair of vintage cast concrete seahorses, embodying a captivating coastal aesthetic. These monumental sculptures showcase e...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Vintage French Horse Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
A decorative sculpture of a horse made in France circa 1900. A simple, crested saddle rests upon this lovely patinated horse. Gleaming scarlet paint resides within the smiling mouth ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Paper

19th Century Majolica Palissy Leaf Wall Fish & Lobster Platter Alfred Renoleau
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th century Majolica Palissy leaf wall fish & lobster platter Alfred Renoleau. Signed Polakowski & Cie, Roumazieres. Angouleme (France).
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1890s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Majolica Duck Jardiniere Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica jardiniere signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. 13.5 inches W.
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1890s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Majolica Duck Wall Pocket Delphin Massier, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica duck in flight wall pocket Delphin Massier, circa 1890. Height / 11.8 inches. Lenght / 15.5 inches. Depth / 6 inches.
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1890s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19th Century Rare French Majolica Pig Pitcher Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Very Large 19th Century Rare French Majolica Pig Pitcher signed Delphin Massier. Height / 10.2 inches.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Rooster Vase Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Majolica rooster with leaves, corn and wild rose vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. The Massier produced roosters in a big range of sizes, this is the medium size. The...
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1890s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

19th Century French Majolica Pigeon Wall Pocket
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th century French Majolica Pigeon wall pocket. The pigeon have a pink ribbon and carry a white card.  
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1890s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Majolica Bee Wall Pocket Sarreguemines circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Bee Wall Pocket signed Sarreguemines circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Hand-Carved Wood Horse Head Equestrian Decor 1950's
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1950s Vintage Hand-Carved Wood Horse Head Sculpture This stunning sculpture features a hand-carved horse head crafted from a single piece of wood, showcasing exceptional craftsmanshi...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Majolica Terracotta Dog Terrier Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica terracotta dog Terrier Bavent ( Normandy ) 19 inches Lenght.
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

French Majolica Duck Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica duck tureen circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

French White Terracotta Majolica Rabbit Bavent, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French white terracotta rabbit signed Bavent, circa 1890. (Normandy). Size / Length: 9 inches on 4.5 inches, height / 4.8 inches.
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1890s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Rare Majolica Portuguese Bunnies Centerpiece Bordallo Pinheiro circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Rare large Portuguese Bunnies or rabbits Centerpiece signed Bordallo Pinheiro Circa 1930. Measures: W / 17.5 inches.
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1930s Portuguese Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain White & Brown Cow Creamer Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Porcelain White & Brown cow creamer Circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Majolica Palissy Lizard Joseph Landais Circa 1860
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica Palissy Lizard signed Joseph Landais Circa 1860.
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1860s Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Resin And Bronze Wall Mounted Moose Skull
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large, impressive and very decorative reproduction Moose Skull with Antlers in Bronze and Resin. Very well made with good weight and a convincing finish replicating bronze patina on the Antlers as on the Skull. A fine patinated bronze skull mounted with wide resin antlers...
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20th Century Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Majolica Goose Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
White Majolica goose tureen signed on underside Caugant, circa 1950.
Category

1950s French Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Goose Tureen, circa 1950
Majolica Goose Tureen, circa 1950
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
French Majolica Terracotta Rabbit Bavent Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica Terracotta Rabbit Bavent Circa 1900.
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

French Majolica Rat Pitcher Poet Laval, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Rat Pitcher Poet Laval, circa 1900. The rat wear a jacket and hold an umbrella.
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French White Terracotta Majolica Rabbit Bavent, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Small French white terracotta Majolica rabbit Bavent, circa 1890. (Normandy). Measures: Length / 8 inches, height / 6 ...
Category

1890s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta, Majolica

French Pottery Majolica Tureen circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Pottery Majolica Tureen circa 1930.
Category

1930s French Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890.
Category

1890s Belgian Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Majolica Goose Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Goose Tureen, circa 1950.
Category

1950s French Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Goose Tureen, circa 1950
Majolica Goose Tureen, circa 1950
$288 Sale Price
20% Off
Majolica Boar Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica boar tureen, circa 1950.
Category

1950s French Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Boar Tureen, circa 1950
Majolica Boar Tureen, circa 1950
$224 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl Filmont Bavent Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl signed Filmont Bavent Normandy.
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Hitching Post Head
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a rugged touch of Americana to your decor with this striking vintage wrought iron horse hitching post head. Sculpted with bold lines and expres...
Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

German Porcelain Pig Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Fine German Porcelain Pig Circa 1900. H / 3 inches. L / 5.5 inches.
Category

Early 1900s German Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

German Porcelain Pig Circa 1900
German Porcelain Pig Circa 1900
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Majolica Goose Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
White Majolica goose tureen signed on underside Caugant, circa 1950.
Category

1950s French Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Goose Tureen, circa 1950
Majolica Goose Tureen, circa 1950
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Large French Pottery Majolica Pheasant Tureen circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Pottery Majolica Pheasant Tureen circa 1930.
Category

1930s French Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Porcelain White & Black Cow Creamer Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Porcelain white & black cow creamer circa 1930.
Category

1930s French Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Majolica Pheasant Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica pheasant tureen, circa 1950.
Category

1950s French Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Pheasant Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica pheasant tureen, circa 1950.
Category

1950s French Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Mid Century Very Large Terracotta Handmade Money Box Pig
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful hand made large stylised terracotta pig shaped piggy bank from the 1970s. Coin slot to the top, no access to the coins, this is a fill and br...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pate Tureen circa 1950.
Category

1950s French Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Antique Cast Iron Scottish Terrier Door Stop Boot Scrape, Circa 1920s
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful antique cast iron Scottish Terrier door stop boot scrape USA, Circa 1920s Measuers: 12.5"W x 2.88"D x 9"H. Very good or...
Category

1920s American Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pate Tureen circa 1950.
Category

1950s French Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Wooden Carved Black Forest Tobacco Box Terrier Head ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Tobacco Box Terrier Head ca. 1900 A beautiful example of hand carved Black Forest work from the Victorian era, circa 1900. The tobacco box is carved in ...
Category

Early 1900s German Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pate Tureen circa 1950.
Category

1950s French Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

20th century carved mango wood novelty dinner gong
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20th century carved mango wood novelty dinner gong circa 1928. Here we present a novelty dinner gong made from mango wood, which was retailed by henry howell & co ltd.  Having made ...
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Early 20th Century English Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Large French Majolica Terracotta Donkey with Baskets, Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Large French terracotta donkey with baskets Circa 1930. Bavent Normandy. 2 Yellows basket. Meaasures: height / 21.3" Lenght / 30" by 11.5"
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Majolica Fish Jardiniere George Dreyfus Fontainebleau, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica fish jardiniere signed George Dreyfus Fontainebleau circa 1890.
Category

1890s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved Driftwood Whale Sculpture or Door Stop
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming Folk Art hand carved driftwood door stop or sculpture in the form of a whale, perfect for your Nantucket, Cape, or Hamptons home! USA, Early 20th century Measuers: ...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Driftwood

19th Century English Majolica Bear Pitcher
Located in Austin, TX
English Majolica figural bear pitcher with spoon handle circa 1890.
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1890s English Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Majolica Well with Birds Jerome Massier Fils, Circa 1910
Located in Austin, TX
Large spectacular Majolica well with birds signed Jerome Massier Fils circa 1910. Measures: Height / 22 inches.
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1910s French Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Stylized Hand-carved Fruit Wood Duck Animal Sculpture Rustic
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern whimsical hand-carved Duck made out of soft Fruit Wood. Stunning organic animal sculptures for Collectors. A-596-335  
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1970s American Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Whimsical Vintage Hand-Painted Metal Bird Watering Can
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Infuse your garden or interior space with playful charm using this whimsical vintage bird-shaped watering can. Hand-crafted from metal and hand-painted in a rich palette of ochre yel...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Rustic animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rustic animal sculptures 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 animal sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, wall decorations, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic animal sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Portugal pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original animal sculptures, popular names associated with this style include José Alves Cunha, Bavent, Michel Caugant, and Delphin Massier. 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 animal sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $110 and tops out at $29,500 while the average work can sell for $1,400.

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