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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
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.

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19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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 ...

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Late 20th Century American Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Vintage Articulating Hand Carved Crocodile Figure
Vintage Articulating Hand Carved Crocodile Figure

Vintage Articulating Hand Carved Crocodile Figure

Located in San Diego, CA

Elevate your interior with this striking Vintage Articulating Hand-Carved Crocodile Figure—an exceptional decorative object that seamlessly blends craftsmanship, character, and conve...

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1970s Thai Vintage Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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...

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19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique 12-Point Whitetail Deer Full Body Mount
Antique 12-Point Whitetail Deer Full Body Mount

Antique 12-Point Whitetail Deer Full Body Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique 12-Point Whitetail Deer Full Body Mount on Original Wood Base Impressive full body mount of a 12-point whitetail deer, presented on its original carved wood base. Well-prese...

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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.

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1950s French Vintage Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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...

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19th Century French Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Iron

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.

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1980s American Vintage Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Driftwood

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

French Majolica Terracotta Rabbit Bavent Circa 1900
French Majolica Terracotta Rabbit Bavent Circa 1900

French Majolica Terracotta Rabbit Bavent Circa 1900

By Bavent

Located in Austin, TX

Small French Majolica Terracotta Rabbit Bavent Circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Horse Sculpture, Plaster and Paper, Rustic Style
Vintage French Horse Sculpture, Plaster and Paper, Rustic Style

Vintage French Horse Sculpture, Plaster and Paper, Rustic Style

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

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...

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19th Century Moroccan Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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...

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19th Century American Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique Hand-Carved Architectural Wooden and White Polychrome Floral Carving
Antique Hand-Carved Architectural Wooden and White Polychrome Floral Carving

Antique Hand-Carved Architectural Wooden and White Polychrome Floral Carving

Located in Leesburg, VA

Antique Hand-Carved Architectural Wooden and White Polychrome Floral Carving Anonymous Probably South Asia; mid-20th century Wood Approximate size: 12.8 x 2.28 x 6.8 in. A South A...

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Mid-20th Century Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Shoe Cobbler's Mallet on Custom Mount
19th Century French Shoe Cobbler's Mallet on Custom Mount

19th Century French Shoe Cobbler's Mallet on Custom Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

A trusty, hardworking 19th century French walnut shoe cobbler's mallet with the most beautiful patina only two hundred years of use could bestow, and mounted on a custom steel stand....

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19th Century French Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Wall-Mounted Steer Skull
Vintage Wall-Mounted Steer Skull

Vintage Wall-Mounted Steer Skull

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Authentic steer skull, mountable for a rustic addition to any interior. Please confirm pickup location (Brooklyn or New Jersey) with seller.

Category

20th Century Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Bone

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

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

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

Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl Filmont Bavent Normandy
Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl Filmont Bavent Normandy

Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl Filmont Bavent Normandy

By Bavent

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl signed Filmont Bavent Normandy.

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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

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

Vintage Patinated Verdigris Garden Frogs Sculpture
Vintage Patinated Verdigris Garden Frogs Sculpture

Vintage Patinated Verdigris Garden Frogs Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This captivating vintage garden sculpture features two playfully rendered frogs perched upon a rocky outcrop, one dutifully holding a large lily pad like a protective umbrella. The p...

Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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...

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19th Century Thai Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

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

Large French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pate Tureen circa 1950.

Category

1950s French Vintage Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

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

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...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Spanish Sculptural Metal Door Knocker – Circa 1940
Early 20th Century Spanish Sculptural Metal Door Knocker – Circa 1940

Early 20th Century Spanish Sculptural Metal Door Knocker – Circa 1940

Located in Barcelona, ES

Early 20th Century Spanish Sculptural Metal Door Knocker – Circa 1940 Add a touch of historical charm to your collection with this exquisite early 20th-century Spanish sculptural me...

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1940s Spanish Vintage Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century
Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century

Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This long wooden object is a 19th-century Chinese pestle, originally used with a large, free-standing mortar to pound rice or other grains. Placed upon a custom steel mount, the anti...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Carved Black Forest Tobacco Box Terrier Head ca. 1900
Wooden Carved Black Forest Tobacco Box Terrier Head ca. 1900

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 ...

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Early 1900s German 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

Majolica Duck Wall Pocket Delphin Massier, Circa 1890
Majolica Duck Wall Pocket Delphin Massier, Circa 1890

Majolica Duck Wall Pocket Delphin Massier, Circa 1890

By Delphin Massier

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.

Category

1890s French Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Rustic Style Taxidermy Bear
Rustic Style Taxidermy Bear

Rustic Style Taxidermy Bear

Located in Queens, NY

American Rustic style life size taxidermy bear with cinnamon colored fur standing on naturalistic base

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Fur

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

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

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...

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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of vintage iron tricycle sculptures
Pair of vintage iron tricycle sculptures

Pair of vintage iron tricycle sculptures

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of charming vintage hand-wrought iron tricycle sculptures with wicker cargo baskets. Large tricycle: 18.5"w x 9"d x 14.5"h Small tricycle: 14"w x 9...

Category

1940s American Vintage Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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

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

Ancient Rustic Cart Wheel Mounted on Black Lacquer Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

An ancient Indian cart wheel mounted on custom black lacquered base with dark brown patina. Unveil a fragment of history with this ancient Indian cart wheel, presented on a custom black lacquered base that adds a contemporary edge to its timeless charm. This artifact boasts a diameter that whispers tales of its past, accentuated by a dark brown patina that speaks to its age and authenticity. Resting on an 8" x 9.25" base, the wheel is characterized by its rustic allure and a richly weathered appearance, imbued with character that only centuries can bestow. The wheel's small stature allows it to serve as a sophisticated and unobtrusive decorative element in any home, harmonizing with diverse interior styles. Imagine this unique piece adorning a minimalist living space, where its intricate history provides a warm contrast to modern aesthetics, or nestled within a richly layered, eclectic room, echoing an appreciation for global artifacts. This ancient wheel...

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Stone Accessory Primitive 18th Century
Stone Accessory Primitive 18th Century

Stone Accessory Primitive 18th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

The Brendan Bass Estate Collection pays homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they ...

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18th Century Antique Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Stone

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

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.