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Rustic 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
Mounted Hooded Merganser on Driftwood
Mounted Hooded Merganser on Driftwood

Mounted Hooded Merganser on Driftwood

Located in High Point, NC

Hooded Merganser duck mounted on driftwood, and supported on a wood disc.

Category

1980s American Vintage Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Driftwood

Spanish 19th Century Hand Forged Iron Bird Fragment
Spanish 19th Century Hand Forged Iron Bird Fragment

Spanish 19th Century Hand Forged Iron Bird Fragment

Located in Buisson, FR

Great hand forged iron bird ornament. Was once part of a larger item. Weathered. Spain circa 1850 Measurements include the wooden base.

Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Majolica Pigeon Wall Pocket
19th Century French Majolica Pigeon Wall Pocket

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.  

Category

1890s French Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Jean Juhlin (Am. B. 1931) Stoneware Signed Sculpture 1985
Jean Juhlin (Am. B. 1931) Stoneware Signed Sculpture 1985

Jean Juhlin (Am. B. 1931) Stoneware Signed Sculpture 1985

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Stoneware sculpture depicting a reclining Indian female figure. The barefoot woman attired in a shawl with an intricate pierced design. The female is in reclining position with her a...

Category

20th Century American Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Ancient Cart Wheel Mounted on Black Lacquer Base with Rustic Character
Ancient Cart Wheel Mounted on Black Lacquer Base with Rustic Character

Ancient Cart Wheel Mounted on Black Lacquer Base with Rustic Character

Located in Yonkers, NY

An ancient Indian cart wheel mounted on custom black lacquered base, with brown patina. This ancient Indian cart wheel, mounted on a custom black lacquered base, is a stunning artifa...

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

19th Century Lidded Vessel or Sculptural Horn Decorated with Etched Pewter
19th Century Lidded Vessel or Sculptural Horn Decorated with Etched Pewter

19th Century Lidded Vessel or Sculptural Horn Decorated with Etched Pewter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful Horn resting on three hand wrought pewter legs with a tip, collar and lid with hand crafted etching and details. The horn is a compliment to any shelf, console table - a...

Category

19th Century Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Pewter

Rustic Resin Bunny Rabbit Sculptures in Vintage Chocolate Mold Design
Rustic Resin Bunny Rabbit Sculptures in Vintage Chocolate Mold Design

Rustic Resin Bunny Rabbit Sculptures in Vintage Chocolate Mold Design

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...

Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Black Forest Walnut Ibex Hatrack
Black Forest Walnut Ibex Hatrack

Black Forest Walnut Ibex Hatrack

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) carved walnut hatrack/umbrella stand with ibex on base and mirror with small shelf on upper section.  

Category

19th Century German Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950

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 Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

19th Century Moroccan Rustic Door On Stand
19th Century Moroccan Rustic Door On Stand

19th Century Moroccan Rustic Door On Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Moroccan smaller-sized carved wood door from the late 19th century on custom stand. This antique door from Morocco has a wonderfully rustic appearance, with hand-carved accents and...

Category

19th Century Moroccan Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Horse Sculpture
Vintage French Horse Sculpture

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 ...

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Paper

American Country Wooden Duck
American Country Wooden Duck

American Country Wooden Duck

Located in Queens, NY

American Country (19/20th Cent) painted wood figure of duck decoy

Category

19th Century American Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Paint

Antique Wooden Barrel Washing Machine With Wringer
Antique Wooden Barrel Washing Machine With Wringer

Antique Wooden Barrel Washing Machine With Wringer

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Amazing barrel washing machine, manual crank laundry with clothes wringer made of solid wood and metal, original from the 1890’s. It will enhance any home décor especially laundry ro...

Category

19th Century American Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Set of 19th Century French Pétanque Boules
Set of 19th Century French Pétanque Boules

Set of 19th Century French Pétanque Boules

Located in Chicago, IL

A playful set of 19th century French pétanque boules, comprised of four iron studded balls and one marble cochonnet (jack). The set can be used in pla...

Category

19th Century French Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Iron

Early 20th Century Italian Mediterranean Terracotta Sculptural Bacchus Fountain
Early 20th Century Italian Mediterranean Terracotta Sculptural Bacchus Fountain

Early 20th Century Italian Mediterranean Terracotta Sculptural Bacchus Fountain

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A striking early 20th-century Italian terracotta wall fountain featuring Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and revelry. This two-piece set includes a sculptural relief of a cherubic Bac...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Swedish set of 12 traditional hand painted Dala horses
Swedish set of 12 traditional hand painted Dala horses

Swedish set of 12 traditional hand painted Dala horses

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish set of 12 traditional hand painted Dala horses from 1900-1989. Here we have a set of 12 dala horses in various sizes, with some from the beginning of the 20th century with t...

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Pine, Paint

Small Majolica Brown Deer Tureen Caugant, circa 1950
Small Majolica Brown Deer Tureen Caugant, circa 1950

Small Majolica Brown Deer Tureen Caugant, circa 1950

By Michel Caugant

Located in Austin, TX

Very rare Small Majolica Brown Deer Tureen Caugant, circa 1950. Could be a prototype for the manufacture. Miniature tureen H / 3.2 inches.

Category

1950s French Vintage Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rustic Vintage Carved Wooden Horse with Saddle on Stand, circa 1950
Rustic Vintage Carved Wooden Horse with Saddle on Stand, circa 1950

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Decorative Carved Wooden Door on Iron Stand
Decorative Carved Wooden Door on Iron Stand

Decorative Carved Wooden Door on Iron Stand

Located in High Point, NC

A striking architectural fragment presented as sculptural décor, this carved wooden door is mounted on a custom iron stand, transforming a once-functional element into an expressive ...

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Gigantic Rustic Found Carved Wooden Clock Tower Hands
Gigantic Rustic Found Carved Wooden Clock Tower Hands

Gigantic Rustic Found Carved Wooden Clock Tower Hands

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Wonderful found object art in these rustic carved wood clock tower hands, monumental in scale, and having some vestiges of the original worn paint. Large hand is 54” w Smaller 39.5 w

Category

19th Century French Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Vienna Bronze Table Lamp Vintage by Franz Bergman Smoking Arab Man, circa 1890
Vienna Bronze Table Lamp Vintage by Franz Bergman Smoking Arab Man, circa 1890

Vienna Bronze Table Lamp Vintage by Franz Bergman Smoking Arab Man, circa 1890

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Gorgeous Vienna Bronze figurine group made by famous Austrian manufactory Bergman(n) circa 1890. The bearded Arab man wearing turban has sat down, protected by a tent. The man - a...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

German Porcelain Pig Circa 1900
German Porcelain Pig Circa 1900

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 Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Steel and Wood Assemblage - Industrial sculpture - Jim Rose

Steel and Wood Assemblage - Industrial sculpture - Jim Rose

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

Assemblage No.02 is a captivating statement piece. Heavy, Rough and impenetrable, this sculpture is a testament to Jim Rose's work. Meticulously crafted, artist Jim Rose was a master...

Category

2010s American Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Vintage Boho Monumental Cast Bronze Dogs - A Pair
Vintage Boho Monumental Cast Bronze Dogs - A Pair

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...

Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Outdoor Country Iron Deer Statuary
Outdoor Country Iron Deer Statuary

Outdoor Country Iron Deer Statuary

Located in Queens, NY

Outdoor American Country style (19/20th Cent) painted iron life size figure of deer

Category

19th Century American Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Rustic Folk Art Horse and Ox from Nativity Scene
Rustic Folk Art Horse and Ox from Nativity Scene

Rustic Folk Art Horse and Ox from Nativity Scene

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 19th century Guatemalan carved wooden nativity animals, depicting a recumbent horse and ox. Both figures retain traces of their original polychrome - the horse in mottled cre...

Category

19th Century Guatemalan Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rough American Red Jasper Display Specimen - 783 Grams - Late 20th Century
Rough American Red Jasper Display Specimen - 783 Grams - Late 20th Century

Rough American Red Jasper Display Specimen - 783 Grams - Late 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Rough American Jasper display specimen - featuring an attractive and consistent rich red color with a single diagonal vein of quartz - known as a stone of protection and balance for ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Faux Kudu African Antler Horn Sculpture on Stand Taxidermy Lodge Decor 30"
Faux Kudu African Antler Horn Sculpture on Stand Taxidermy Lodge Decor 30"

Faux Kudu African Antler Horn Sculpture on Stand Taxidermy Lodge Decor 30"

Located in Dayton, OH

Faux Kudu horn over plinth base. Features realistic patina and modern styling. Dimensions: 6.5" x 6.5" x 29.75"h

Category

Late 20th Century Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Antique Chinese 19th Century Rustic Mounted Ox Cart Wooden Wheel on Base
Antique Chinese 19th Century Rustic Mounted Ox Cart Wooden Wheel on Base

Antique Chinese 19th Century Rustic Mounted Ox Cart Wooden Wheel on Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese 19th century rustic ox cart wooden wheel mounted on a custom made black stand. This handmade Chinese wheel is pierced in its center with a rectangular hole reserved for the axle tree. The wheel showcases a great weathered patina witnessing its long use since the 19th century. This item is mounted on a custom made black stepped wooden base. With its rustic presence and nice proportions, this 19th century Chinese mounted wooden ox cart wheel...

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rustic Ox Cart Wooden Wheel from Thailand, Mounted on Black Painted Base
Rustic Ox Cart Wooden Wheel from Thailand, Mounted on Black Painted Base

Rustic Ox Cart Wooden Wheel from Thailand, Mounted on Black Painted Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

A rustic Thai 19th century ox cart wooden wheel mounted on a custom made black wooden stand. Born in Thailand during the 19th century, this handmade wheel is pierced in its center with a circular hole reserved for the axle tree. The wheel showcases a nicely weathered patina witnessing its long use since the 19th century. This item is mounted on a custom made black painted stepped base. With its rustic appearance and large proportions, this 19th century Thai mounted wooden ox cart wheel...

Category

19th Century Thai Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950

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 Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Country Style Native American Figure
Country Style Native American Figure

Country Style Native American Figure

Located in Queens, NY

American Country style painted large female Native American figure with headdress holding cigars (1st half 20th Cent) (possibly Boston Carving Co)

Category

20th Century American Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Paint

Vintage Plucked Metal Chicken
Vintage Plucked Metal Chicken

Vintage Plucked Metal Chicken

$175Sale Price|30% Off

Vintage Plucked Metal Chicken

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage painted metal plucked chicken. Shown with life size hand model.

Category

Late 20th Century Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Majolica Pheasant Tureen, circa 1950
Majolica Pheasant Tureen, circa 1950

Majolica Pheasant Tureen, circa 1950

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica pheasant tureen, circa 1950.

Category

1950s French Vintage Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Terracotta Hen and Chicks Bavent, circa 1920
Majolica Terracotta Hen and Chicks Bavent, circa 1920

Majolica Terracotta Hen and Chicks Bavent, circa 1920

By Bavent

Located in Austin, TX

Large terracotta hen and his two chicks from Normandy, circa 1920. Country style. Measure: Hen / 13.8" height, 19" length on 7". Chicks / 4.5", 5.5" on 3".

Category

1920s French Vintage Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Early Terracotta Bust of Young Boy
Early Terracotta Bust of Young Boy

Early Terracotta Bust of Young Boy

Located in Peekskill, NY

An enchanting antique bust statue of a young boy dating from the early 1900s. I am guessing on the date but it may be much earlier. The figure has ...

Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Majolica Snail Bavent Normandy
Terracotta Majolica Snail Bavent Normandy

Terracotta Majolica Snail Bavent Normandy

By Bavent

Located in Austin, TX

Terracotta Majolica Snail Bavent Normandy circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Green Painted Wooden Swan with Carved Curved Neck
Vintage Green Painted Wooden Swan with Carved Curved Neck

Vintage Green Painted Wooden Swan with Carved Curved Neck

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage carved wooden swan distinguished by its gracefully curved neck and stylized form. The bird’s elongated body and arched neck are rendered with sculptural simplicity, giving ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large French Pottery Majolica Pheasant Tureen circa 1930
Large French Pottery Majolica Pheasant Tureen circa 1930

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 Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Vintage Concrete Goose Doorstop – Hand-Painted Sculpture in Quacking Pose
Vintage Concrete Goose Doorstop – Hand-Painted Sculpture in Quacking Pose

Vintage Concrete Goose Doorstop – Hand-Painted Sculpture in Quacking Pose

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Add a touch of whimsy and vintage character to your home or garden with this wonderfully expressive concrete goose sculpture, designed as a functional doorstop. This charming mid-cen...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Mesopotamian Sandstone Idol, Handcrafted Votive Reproduction
Mesopotamian Sandstone Idol, Handcrafted Votive Reproduction

Mesopotamian Sandstone Idol, Handcrafted Votive Reproduction

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This Mesopotamian sandstone idol is a handcrafted reproduction inspired by ancient votive figures dating back over 4000 years. Its abstract silhouette, reduced to two large symbolic ...

Category

2010s West Asian Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Set of Three Decorative Stone Fish with Natural Patina
Set of Three Decorative Stone Fish with Natural Patina

Set of Three Decorative Stone Fish with Natural Patina

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This set of three decorative stone fish is a unique handcrafted piece from Indonesia, where fish are revered as divine symbols of luck and gratitude. Weathered with time, the sculptures display a natural patina that enhances the raw texture of the stone. Their aged surface gives each fish a rare authenticity and a striking presence, impossible to reproduce industrially. Mounted on black metal stands, these decorative fish are stable and easy to display on a sideboard, console, or showcase. Perfect for ethnic, wabi-sabi, or bohemian chic interiors, they add character and symbolism to any curated space. This set of stone fish sculptures...

Category

20th Century Yemeni Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Ancient Indian Cart Wheel Mounted on Custom Black Lacquered Base
Ancient Indian Cart Wheel Mounted on Custom Black Lacquered Base

Ancient Indian Cart Wheel Mounted on Custom Black Lacquered Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

An ancient Indian cart wheel mounted on custom black lacquered base. An exquisite testament to Indian antiquity, this cart wheel is a captivating embodi...

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Hand-Carved Wooden Sleeping Dog Sculpture in Curled Resting Form
Hand-Carved Wooden Sleeping Dog Sculpture in Curled Resting Form

Hand-Carved Wooden Sleeping Dog Sculpture in Curled Resting Form

Located in High Point, NC

A striking hand-carved wooden sculpture depicting a resting dog, captured in a peaceful, curled pose. It's shown with its head lowered onto its front paws and its body wrapped inward...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rustic sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rustic sculptures 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 sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include José Alves Cunha, Bavent, Michel Caugant, and Inês Schertel. 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 sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $85 and tops out at $29,500 while the average work can sell for $1,445.