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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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
Vintage Hanging Flying Swan Sculpture Signed by Sylvia Weis
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Hanging Flying Swan Sculpture Signed by Sylvia Weis
This vintage hanging flying swan sculpture, signed by Sylvia Weis, is a stunning piece of art that will add elegance and ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage American Concrete Reclining Deer Sculpture with Iron Antlers and Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American concrete deer sculpture with iron antlers and weathered patina. Born during the first half of the 20th century, this deer sculpture ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Iron
Vintage Boho Plaster Horse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of rustic elegance to your space with this vintage boho plaster horse. Expertly crafted with intricate details and a weathered finish, this p...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
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
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
$208 Sale Price
20% Off
Majolica Chick Egg Cup George Dreyfus, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica chick egg cup signed George Dreyfus Paris Circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Early 20th Century Traditional Hand Carved Wood Walking Stick
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th Century traditional hand carved wood walking stick In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful use.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$757 Sale Price
54% Off
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
$1,650 / set
Rare 19th Century Majolica Hen Vase, Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica hen vase Delphin Massier signed Vallauris, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Majolica
Weathered Vintage Concrete Duck Garden Sculpture – Rustic Folk Art Décor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Add timeless character and rustic charm to your garden, porch, or indoor space with this vintage concrete duck sculpture. Handcrafted with a primitive ye...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
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
$195 Sale Price
22% Off
Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved Driftwood Whale Serving Tray
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming Folk Art hand carved driftwood decorative serving tray in the form of a whale, perfect for your Nantucket, Cape, or Hamptons home!
USA, Early 21st century
Measures: 26....
Category
2010s American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Driftwood
Oak pediment with hand-carved oak leaves around a wreath, France ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / sculpture/pediment / oak / Antique / Rustic
A beautiful Antique oak pediment with openwork oak leaves around a central wreath. H...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Small Majolica Goose Tureen Pate Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica Goose Tureen Pate Tureen circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Portuguese Palissy Charger
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Portuguese Palissy plate with large alligators, lizards and turtles searching through mossy tuft. Indecipherable mark, probably Mafra, Ca...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Italy Late 20th Century Carved Wooden Elephant
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an amazing piece born by the fine craftmenships of the Sardinian artisan of the beautiful island of Sardinia, Italy.
The elephant has a dynamic movement that depict the figur...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Handcrafted Concrete Duck Garden Sculpture – Rustic Outdoor Decor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This charming vintage concrete duck sculpture is a whimsical yet timeless addition to any garden, patio, or porch setting. Handcrafted from solid concret...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
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...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$848 Sale Price
52% Off
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
Antique Original Shoemaker Tool, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Original Shoemaker Tool
Manufactured in Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
Meta...
Category
1930s Spanish Vintage Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$560 Sale Price
35% Off
Large Hand Carved Heron Bird Sculpture Statue Wildlife Scene 62"
Located in Dayton, OH
Hand Carved heron wildlife scene. The tree features three herons towards the base stretching upwards towards foliate. Beautifully designed with rustic patina
Dimensions:
61.5" ...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
José De Creeft Female Totem Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
José De Creeft (1884-1982) Female Totem wood carving sculpture
Provenance / Acquisition:
Property from the important collection of the late Robert Gingold (1944-2017)
Highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas had the pleasure of presenting numerous items from the world renowned Art Deco collection of Robert Gingold in their May Design Auction catalog, May 25th, 2017.
The current owner acquired this remarkable example from Shultz Auctioneers, Clearance, New York, from consigner Kenneth Dukoff collection, an important Buffalo, New York antiques...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Majolica Partridge Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica partridge tureen signed Caugant, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Ancient Cart Wheel with Rustic Character and Time-Worn Appearance
Located in Yonkers, NY
This large ancient wooden cart wheel exudes great rustic character, captivating our attention with its authentic patina and time-worn appearance. The...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rustic Black Forest Walnut Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) walnut wall mounted thermometer/ barometer with strap-work cartouche hung with an elaborate carved hunting trophy.
Category
19th Century German Antique Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Abstract Mixed Media "Snakey" Sculpture Styled After Donna Hapac
Located in Chicago, IL
Abstract Mixed Media "Snakey" Sculpture Styled After Donna Hapac
This wire and wood snake sculpture has a neutral blue and grey pallor. It is mad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Linen, Reed, Wood
Midcentury Handmade Terra Cotta Squirrel Figurine
Located in Stamford, CT
Midcentury handmade terra cotta squirrel figurine.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of French Majolica Rooster & Hen Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Majolica Rooster & Hen attributed to George Dreyfus Circa 1890.
Hen : H / 8" ,5.5" by 3"
Rooster : H / 10" , 5.5" by 3"
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
$2,500 / set
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
$389 Sale Price
43% Off
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
Austrian Majolica Dog Tobacco Jar, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Austrian Majolica Dog Tobacco Jar, Circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Large Majolica Terracotta Dog Terrier Bavent
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica terracotta dog Terrier Bavent ( Normandy )
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Log Caliper, Made by William Greenleaf Company, Belmont, MA
By William Greenleaf
Located in Nantucket, MA
A large caliper for calculating the number of board feet a log will yield. The central wood shaft engraved with multiple scales on each of the four sides with a large metal mounted c...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Iron Boar's Head on Custom Steel Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning bust of a boar's head mounted on a custom stand
20th Century
Forged iron bust, on custom steel stand
Measures: 5"W x 6"D x 9.75"H.
V...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$316 Sale Price
20% Off
Rustic Pair of 19th Century Game Animal Horns Mounted on Scrolling Metal Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of antique 19th century game animal horns mounted on metal stands. Created during the 19th century, each of this pair of mounted objects features ...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Assemblage No.04 - Steel and Wood Assemblage - Industrial sculpture - Jim Rose
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Assemblage No.04 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
Early 20th century decorative dutch working windmill
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century decorative dutch working windmill circa 1920.
We are pleased to offer this delightful scale model of a dutch windmill. This could have only been commissioned for...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Steel
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
$900 / set
Set of 3 Hand-Carved Sandstone Roosters
Located in Washington, DC
Set of 3 Hand-Carved Sandstone Roosters. China, circa 1920. For the Chinese, rooster symbolism is linked to good luck, wealth, and fortune.
8” H 11” W x 5” D (approximate dimensions...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
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
Primitive French Wood Form Abstract Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Primitive French Wood Form Sculpture
unmarked
Dimensions: 51 h x 9 x 9.5
Original form unrestored condition
Refer to images listed
Delivery within 200 mile...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rustic French 20th Century Carved Wooden Duck with Black, White and Yellow Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved wooden duck from the 20th century with rustic appearance, white, black and yellow paint. Envelop your space with an air of tranquili...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved Oak Mushroom Statues, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful and unique pair of vintage hand carved natural oak mushroom statues. These would be perfect for a country house, indoors or outdoors! They ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Oak
$1,196 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Unusual Majolica Rooster Frame George Dreyfus, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual Majolica rooster frame George Dreyfus Circa 1890.
Made for advertising.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Large Carved Wood Wall Mounted Tiger Head
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The large scale fierce tiger head is carved of fine reddish brown wood and is shown turning and growling with jaws open revealing his sharp and lethal fangs. The ruff is finely carve...
Category
20th Century Unknown Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
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
Petite Pair of Dutch 19th Century Ladies' Carved Wooden Clogs with Black Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small pair of antique Dutch carved wooden ladies' clogs from the 19th century, with black paint, square noses, wrinkled tops and small heels. Created in the Netherlands during the ...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Life Size Glazed Pottery Sculpture Of A Reclining Lamb
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Life size green glazed pottery sculpture of an endearing reclining lamb. The lamb with front legs crossed is looking back across its well cast and dimensional fur.
Dimensions: 23 1/...
Category
20th Century European Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Rustic Carved Wooden Mortar and Pestle Mounted on Black Custom Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Southeast Asian carved wooden mortar and pestle mounted on black custom base. Embrace the mystique of Southeast Asia with this antique wooden mortar and pestle...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Indian Early 20th Century Hand Painted Wooden Cow with Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian hand painted and carved wooden cow from the early 20th century, with nicely weathered patina. Created in India during the early years of the 20th century, this wooden cow sculpture charms us with its archaic features and aged appearance. Resting on its four legs and showcasing large cracks, this Indian cow...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Primitive Antique Flax Comb
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A charming primitive flax comb or hetchel. Germany, probably early 19th century.
Originally, the comb was used to produce the hard-wearing natural fibre lin...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Painted Plaster Trompe l'Oeil Faux Bois Log Planter
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Trompe L'oeil faux bois log-form planter
USA, Circa Mid-20th Century
Painted plaster
Measures: 17"W x 6"D x 4.5"H.
Very good original vintage condition. Minor ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$316 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Poured Stone Bull
Located in New York, NY
Well detailed poured stone bull statue. We believe this item was originally placed in a shop in France, perhaps a butcher shop, as display. It appears as though the piece was never p...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Cement
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
French 19th century carved solid wood rooster shop display
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
French 19th century carved solid wood rooster shop display circa 1880.
Here we have a rare item which is likely to be a french shop sign, which would of been suspended above the sho...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Paint
Vintage Boho Brass Running Horse Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This brass horse sculpture captures a moment of dynamic motion, its legs mid-gallop and mane swept back as if caught in wind. The figure is muscular and poised, with a confident stan...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
18th Century Antique Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Antique Butchery Decoration of a Pottery Ox
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Butchery Decoration of a Pottery Ox
A large statue of an ox made of painted pottery. It was used as shop window decoration in a German butchery. The statue was manufactured ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Clay
English Carved Wood Cow Sculpture with Original Painted Finish, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and well-proportioned English carved wood cow, circa 1880, retaining traces of its original painted finish. Crafted with the naïve charm characteristic of 19th-century folk ar...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique 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.
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