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Rustic Serving Pieces

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
French Faience Biscuit Barrel Desvres Circa 1900
French Faience Biscuit Barrel Desvres Circa 1900

French Faience Biscuit Barrel Desvres Circa 1900

By Desvres

Located in Austin, TX

French Faience Biscuit Barrel Desvres Circa 1900. 8 inches with handle. 7 inches height.

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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Faience

Vintage Hand Carved Long Pig Tray
Vintage Hand Carved Long Pig Tray

Vintage Hand Carved Long Pig Tray

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional hand-carved wooden tray showcases the charming simplicity of mid-century folk art. Meticulously shaped from a single piece of solid wood, the platter features a whim...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Rustic Portuguese Majolica Green Cabbage Leaf Tureen, circa 1930s
Rustic Portuguese Majolica Green Cabbage Leaf Tureen, circa 1930s

Rustic Portuguese Majolica Green Cabbage Leaf Tureen, circa 1930s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From Portugal, a hand potted majolica glazed cabbage leaf lidded oval shaped tureen, circa 1930s. Rustic, and showing the hand of the potter, glazed beautifully in a rich olive green. The lid has a ladle slot. 10.25 in. L x 9 in. W x 8 in. H with the lid seated. Marked: Made Portugal and the letter F - unknown studio. In very good condition. Showing the light wear expected of older Portuguese cabbage pottery...

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1930s Portuguese Vintage Rustic Serving Pieces

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Ceramic

Late 19th Century French Wooden Bread Board or Charcuterie Board
Late 19th Century French Wooden Bread Board or Charcuterie Board

Late 19th Century French Wooden Bread Board or Charcuterie Board

Located in Elkhart, IN

A substantial late 19th century French wooden bread board with a broad rectangular form, integral handle, and beautifully timeworn surface. The visible grain, knots, knife marks, and...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Serving Pieces

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Pine

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.

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1950s French Vintage Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

German Majolica Roses Wire Basket circa 1900
German Majolica Roses Wire Basket circa 1900

German Majolica Roses Wire Basket circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

German Majolica Roses Wire Basket circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Set of 5 Butter Pats Henriot Quimper, circa 1920
Set of 5 Butter Pats Henriot Quimper, circa 1920

Set of 5 Butter Pats Henriot Quimper, circa 1920

By Henriot Quimper

Located in Austin, TX

Set of 5 butter pats Henriot Quimper, circa 1920. Geometrical pattern all four differents.

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1920s French Vintage Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Set of two Butter Pats Henriot Quimper, circa 1920
Set of two Butter Pats Henriot Quimper, circa 1920

Set of two Butter Pats Henriot Quimper, circa 1920

By Henriot Quimper

Located in Austin, TX

Set of 2 colorful butter pats Henriot Quimper, circa 1920. Geometrical pattern all four differents.

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1920s French Vintage Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19th Century Copper Kettle from Sweden
19th Century Copper Kettle from Sweden

19th Century Copper Kettle from Sweden

Located in High Point, NC

19th century hand forged copper kettle from Sweden with hand wrought iron legs and handle. This is a gorgeous piece of rustic Scandinavian history. This would be a lovely acce...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Copper, Iron

Antique French Country Wooden & Iron Herb Cutter or Cheese Board
Antique French Country Wooden & Iron Herb Cutter or Cheese Board

Antique French Country Wooden & Iron Herb Cutter or Cheese Board

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautifully timeworn antique wooden herb cutter with forged iron blade and handle, dating to the early 20th century. Originally used as a utilitarian kitchen tool, the piece now re...

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Iron

German Porcelain Majolica Chick Egg Cup, circa 1920
German Porcelain Majolica Chick Egg Cup, circa 1920

German Porcelain Majolica Chick Egg Cup, circa 1920

Located in Austin, TX

German Porcelain Majolica Chick Egg Cup, circa 1920.

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1920s French Vintage Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain

Belgium Majolica Cake Stand, circa 1890
Belgium Majolica Cake Stand, circa 1890

Belgium Majolica Cake Stand, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

Charming Belgium cake stand or comport with pink flowers, circa 1890.

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1890s Belgian Antique Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

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.

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1950s French Vintage Rustic Serving Pieces

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 Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Farmhouse Rustic Primitive Tortilla Press Mesquite Wood
Farmhouse Rustic Primitive Tortilla Press Mesquite Wood

Farmhouse Rustic Primitive Tortilla Press Mesquite Wood

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Rustic Vintage Mesquite Wood Primitive Tortilla Press 8 h x 7.75 w x 18 Preowned original vintage condition Refer to photos for details

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Rustic French 19th Century Glazed Terracotta Covered Baking Dish with Flowers
Rustic French 19th Century Glazed Terracotta Covered Baking Dish with Flowers

Rustic French 19th Century Glazed Terracotta Covered Baking Dish with Flowers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French rustic glazed terracotta covered baking dish from the 19th century, with brown and green floral décor. Created in France during the 19th century, this covered baking dish fe...

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19th Century French Antique Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Woven Rattan and Bamboo Large Tray
Vintage Woven Rattan and Bamboo Large Tray

Vintage Woven Rattan and Bamboo Large Tray

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your interior with this monumental vintage pedestal tray, a masterclass in artisanal weaving and organic design. Expertly hand-crafted from split rattan and robust bamboo, th...

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Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Square Majolica Wire Rose Basket Salins circa 1890
Square Majolica Wire Rose Basket Salins circa 1890

Square Majolica Wire Rose Basket Salins circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

Square Majolica Wire Rose Basket Salins circa 1890

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1890s French Antique Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890
French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890

French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890.

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1890s Belgian Antique Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Pair of Live Edge Solid Wood Rustic Salt & Pepper Shakers
Pair of Live Edge Solid Wood Rustic Salt & Pepper Shakers

Pair of Live Edge Solid Wood Rustic Salt & Pepper Shakers

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in San Diego, CA

Hand made pair of salt & pepper shakers in ying / yang shape , with live edge sides very interesting set for a cabin or outdoors. circa 1970's.

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20th Century American Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Walnut

German Porcelain Majolica Strawberry Egg Cup, circa 1920
German Porcelain Majolica Strawberry Egg Cup, circa 1920

German Porcelain Majolica Strawberry Egg Cup, circa 1920

Located in Austin, TX

German Porcelain Majolica Strawberry Egg Cup, circa 1920,

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1920s French Vintage Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain

French Faience Egg Cup, circa 1900
French Faience Egg Cup, circa 1900

French Faience Egg Cup, circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

Rustic French Faience Egg cup circa 1900. Painted flowers pattern. Desvres or Quimper style.

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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Antique French Country Wooden & Iron Herb Cutter or Cheese Board
Antique French Country Wooden & Iron Herb Cutter or Cheese Board

Antique French Country Wooden & Iron Herb Cutter or Cheese Board

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautifully timeworn antique wooden herb cutter with forged iron blade and handle, dating to the early 20th century. Originally used as a utilitarian kitchen tool, the piece now re...

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Iron

Antique French Country Wooden & Iron Herb Cutter or Cheese Board
Antique French Country Wooden & Iron Herb Cutter or Cheese Board

Antique French Country Wooden & Iron Herb Cutter or Cheese Board

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautifully timeworn antique wooden herb cutter with forged iron blade and handle, dating to the early 20th century. Originally used as a utilitarian kitchen tool, the piece now re...

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Iron

Majolica Egg Cup Wasmuel, Circa 1890
Majolica Egg Cup Wasmuel, Circa 1890

Majolica Egg Cup Wasmuel, Circa 1890

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica Egg Cup Wasmuel, Circa 1890. Decorated with a bird.

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1890s Belgian Antique Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Set of 6 Butter Pats Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
Set of 6 Butter Pats Henriot Quimper, circa 1930

Set of 6 Butter Pats Henriot Quimper, circa 1930

By Henriot Quimper

Located in Austin, TX

Set of 6 butter pats or bread dish signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1930. Nautical , shell pattern on a black background.

Category

1930s French Vintage Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890
French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890

French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890.

Category

1890s Belgian Antique Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Set of 6 French Majolica Roosters Egg Cup Circa 1900
Set of 6 French Majolica Roosters Egg Cup Circa 1900

Set of 6 French Majolica Roosters Egg Cup Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

Set of 6 French Majolica Roosters Egg Cup Circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

French Miniature Quimper Plate, circa 1950
French Miniature Quimper Plate, circa 1950

French Miniature Quimper Plate, circa 1950

By Henriot Quimper

Located in Austin, TX

French Miniature Henriot Quimper Plate signed circa 1950. A bretonne woman is represented on the center with a yellow border.

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1950s French Vintage Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Pottery Majolica Tureen circa 1930
French Pottery Majolica Tureen circa 1930

French Pottery Majolica Tureen circa 1930

Located in Austin, TX

French Pottery Majolica Tureen circa 1930.

Category

1930s French Vintage Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

French Faience Salt & Pepper Set Desvres , Circa 1900
French Faience Salt & Pepper Set Desvres , Circa 1900

French Faience Salt & Pepper Set Desvres , Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

French Faience Salt & Pepper Set Desvres , Circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

French Ceramic Decorative Serving Dish by Gustave Reynaud, Le Mûrier, c. 1960s
French Ceramic Decorative Serving Dish by Gustave Reynaud, Le Mûrier, c. 1960s

French Ceramic Decorative Serving Dish by Gustave Reynaud, Le Mûrier, c. 1960s

By Le Murier

Located in London, GB

French ceramic small serving dish by Gustave Reynaud and Le Mûrier (circa 1960s). Shallow bowl-shaped ceramic piece and handle with French coq motif hand painted in the recess in Le ...

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1960s French Vintage Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Rustic serving pieces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rustic serving pieces 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 serving pieces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, earthenware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic serving pieces 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 serving pieces, popular names associated with this style include Henriot Quimper, Charles Pillivuyt & Cie, Sarreguemines, and Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy. 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 serving pieces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $1,195 while the average work can sell for $350.