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.
$360Sale Price / set|20% Off
JAN BARBOGLIO Set of Six Iron " C " Napkin Rings, Mexico
By Ilana Goor
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
JAN BARBOGLIO Set of Six Iron " C " Napkin Rings. Mexico, Early 21st Century. This set is suitable for outdoor use.
Brass, Iron
Casa Cubista Handmade Stripe Pattern Terracotta Bowls
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stripe pattern black and white terracotta plates and bowls. Handmade and hand painted ceramics from Southern Portugal, these beautiful pieces for you...
Terracotta
SOLINGEN - Antler Handled Stainless Steel Fork - Germany - Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
HUBERTUS SOLINGEN - Vintage stainless steel fork - featuring an antler handle - unsigned - Germany - circa 1950's. Excellent vintage condition -...
Stainless Steel
Solingen Othello Germany 3-Piece Rustic Horn Handle Silver Carving Utensil Set
Located in Queens, NY
3-Piece German Rustic stainless steel and horn carving utensil set comprised of a carving knife, carving fork, and shears, in a green satin-lined box. (stampled, OTHELLO SOLINGEN ROS...
Horn
stainless-steel cutlery set with antler handles Solingen Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
18-piece stainless-steel cutlery set with antler handles, crafted in the tradition of Hubertus Solingen workmanship. The set includes knives, forks, and spoons, each combining durabl...
Stainless Steel
Quimper earthenware oil and vinegar cruet set, late 19th century
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Late 19th century to early 20th century Quimper earthenware oil and vinegar set, signed HB Quimper manufacture located in Brittany, France. It consists of a stand, two small carafes...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Blue and Cream Stoneware Bowl
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful cream and blue stoneware bowl with blue painted lines around the edges. Marked on bottom. Dimensions: 10.5" diameter 4.25" Tall.
Stoneware
American Country Dog Shaped Chocolate Mold
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style (20th Century) metal dog (scottie terrier) design chocolate mold.
Metal
Rustic Cutting Board Tray with Bark Exterior
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Rustic cutting board tray with a dark knot in the center and a bark exterior edge.
American Country Copper Cauldron Pot
Located in Queens, NY
American Country (19/20th Century) copper rectangular cauldron pot (boiler) with ebonized wood handles.
Copper
American Country Rabbit Shaped Chocolate Mold
Located in Queens, NY
American Country style (20th Cent) metal large rabbit chocolate mold. (as is-back missing)
Metal
Solingen Germany Vintage Horn and Steel Flatware Set in Wooden Box
Located in Queens, NY
48-Piece Vintage German flatware set comprised of 12 forks, 12 small spoons, 12 large spoons, and 12 butter knives, made of stainless steel wit...
Horn
Antique 19th Century Irish Carved Wood Springerle Rolling Pin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Springerle rolling pin, a specialized baking tool used to imprint decorative designs onto dough, particularly for making traditional Springerle cookies...
Wood
Solingen Baron Germany 3-Piece Rustic Horn Handle Silver Carving Utensil Set
Located in Queens, NY
3-Piece German Rustic stainless steel and horn carving utensil set comprised of a carving knife, carving fork, and knife sharpener in a green satin-lined box. (stampled, SOLINGEN BAR...
Horn
Rustic Continental Style Wooden Tray with Burled Edges
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Continental style round burl wooden tray with raised burl edge.
Burl
Vintage 18th Century Primitive Butter Churn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional 18th-century primitive vessel is a sculptural marvel of early European rural life. Hand-carved from a single solid log, the piece showcases the raw, tactile beauty o...
Wood
Set of 6 English Rustic Horn Handled Stainless Steel Steak Knives
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 6 English Rustic style steak knives with curved serrated stainless steel blades mounted in antler handles with pressed metal decorative end caps (TAYLOR\'S EYE WITNESS, Sheffi...
Antler
Rustic Organic Live Edge Olive Wood Cutting Board Tray
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic rectangular olive wood cutting board with live edge organic shape.
Olive
American Country Turkey Shaped Chocolate Mold
Located in Queens, NY
3 American Country-style (20th Century) metal turkey design double chocolate molds. (PRICED EACH)
Metal
Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early-20th century wooden tray from northern China charms with rustic texture and asymmetric form. Hand-carved from a single block of wood, the tray has a rectangular shape with...
Wood
$157Sale Price|55% Off
H 11.5 in W 8 in D 4 in
1890s Antique French Salins Creamware Cruet Set Oil and Vinegar Set- 3 Pieces
By Salins
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Antique French Salins Creamware Cruet Set Oil and Vinegar Set Circa 1890, Beautiful. Unusual to find an original a set, in this condition and complete. This is truly a lovely piece ...
Crystal
$126 / set
H 6.7 in Dm 3.35 in
Bubble Oil and Vinegar Dispenser Set in Blown Glass by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Milan, IT
Bubble, designed by Gordon Guillaumier, is an oil and vinegar dispenser set made in transparent blown glass with cork cap.
Blown Glass, Cork
1950s Anton Wingen Jr. Solingen Germany Rostfrei Cutlery Set
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a vintage/antique German Anton Wingen Jr. Solingen cutlery and carving set. This unique meat carving set is made of stainless steel and stag a...
Stainless Steel
$575
H 6.5 in W 9 in D 3.25 in
19th Century French Painted Faience Porquier Beau Quimper Olive Oil Container
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kitchen counter or a shelf with this elegant antique conjoined double pitcher. Created in Brittany, France circa 1895, the hand painted ceramic container with center rope ...
Faience
Rina Menardi Handmade Ceramic Crackled Triangular Bowls and Plate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian handmade ceramic bowls and plate in crackled sand and birch by Rina Menardi. Priced individually. Sand color no longer available. Made to order. Shipping from Europe not included. Big plate...
Cement
Rina Menardi Handmade Ceramic Triangular Crackled Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian handmade ceramic bowls in crackled birch / grey and sand / tan by Rina Menardi. Priced individually. Available in solids and other colors. Sand color no longer available. M...
Ceramic
Rina Menardi Handmade Ceramic Mini Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian handmade ceramic mini bowls by Rina Menardi. Priced individually. Made to order. Shipping from Europe not included.
Ceramic
$928
H 3.94 in W 17.72 in D 12.21 in
Vintage Solingen 69 Piece Gold Plated Canteen Cutlery Fitted Case 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Vintage Solingen 69 piece 12 place settings canteen of 24kt gold plated cutlery, from Germany, and late 20th century in date. The set is made in the delightful Golden Affection pattern and is complete and cased in its original fitted case. The set comprises: 12 x Main Forks 12 x Main Knives 12 x Soup Spoons 12 x Tea Spoons 12 x Cake Forks 2 x Gravy Ladles 2 x Serving Spoons 1 x Soup Ladle 2 x Pickle Forks 1 x Sugar Spoons 1x Cake Slicer Add an elegant touch to your dining experience with this wonderful set. Condition: This set is in really excellent unused condition please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 10 cm x Width 45 cm x Depth 31 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 4 inches x Width 1 foot, 6 inches x Depth 1 foot Solingen Cutlery...
Gold, Gold Plate
$186 / item
H 0.4 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Coaster Barware Blue Azul Macaubas Marble Majolica Pattern Handmade Italy
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The Amalfi coaster inspired by the pattern of Majolica tiles represents all the Mediterranean flavor made of sea, sun, lemons and carefree laughter. Coaster in polished Azul Macaubas...
Marble
Vintage Cutlery Set Solingen In Original Case Set 60 Germany 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Solingen (Rostfei) set of cutlery set made of high-quality stainless steel in the amount of 60 pieces for 12 people in a stylish package. Germany, 1950s. Rust resistant. Mirror pol...
Silver Plate, Stainless Steel
Rina Menardi Handmade Ceramic Bowls in Red, Green and Blue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian handmade ceramic bowls in poppy, green bamboo and teal by Rina Menardi. Priced individually. Available in other colors. Made to order. Shipping from Europe not included. Me...
Ceramic
$117Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 0.5 in W 1 in D 10 in
Antique German Dinner Knives, Blades by J.A. HENCKELS SOLINGEN set/8
Located in Malibu, CA
The blades are marked "J.A. HENCKELS SOLINGEN ZWILLINGSWERK". A pattern with an antique flair & classic simplicity.
Silver Plate
Sold
H 1 in W 0.75 in D 8.5 in
SOLINGEN - Antler Handled Steak Knife - Engraved Blade - Germany - Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
HUBERTUS SOLINGEN - Vintage steak knife - featuring antler handle and stainless steel engraved 'hunt scene' knife blade - signed - Germany - circa 1950's...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 3.25 in W 9.75 in D 12.25 in
French 19th Century Rustic Pottery Colander Strainer with Green Glaze Touches
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rustic French 19th century pottery colander strainer with lateral handles and nicely worn appearance. Elevate your kitchen decor with this rustic French ...
Pottery
Chinese Bamboo Serving Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic serving tray exemplifies the organic modern style with simple form and natural materials. handcrafted by a skilled artisan, the tray is comprised of narrow strips of smok...
Bamboo, Reed
Provincial Farm Tray, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden farm tray from northern China charms with its rustic finish and asymmetrical form. Hand-carved from a single block of wood, the large tray is truly one-of-a-kind, shaped ...
Metal
Fulani Incised Bowl, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This carefully incised wooden bowl originally belonged to a Fulani family, a Muslim culture scattered throughout West Africa. Because the Fulani are frequently nomadic, they rely on ...
Wood
Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden farm tray from northern China charms with its rustic finish and asymmetrical form. Hand-carved from a single block of wood, the large tray is truly one-of-a-kind, shaped ...
Wood
Casa Cubista Handmade Ray Pattern Terracotta Bowls
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ray pattern black and white Terracotta plates and bowls Handmade and hand painted ceramics from Southern Portugal, these beautiful pieces for your table will add a modern and grap...
Terracotta
Spice or Salt Cellar with Spoon and Attached Sliding Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spice holder or salt cellar. The top revolves but is attached and comes with a hand made wooden spoon for taking salt or spices.. a lovely piece and de...
Wood
Sold
H 12.01 in Dm 20.08 in
French 18th-19th Century Apothecary Mortar in Black Marble with its Metal Pestle
Located in London, GB
Exceptional and rare, early 19th-century large black marble apothecary mortar with ears and spout. Outside dimensions : 51cm diameter and 30.5cm height Inside dimensions : 31cm d...
Granite, Marble
18th-19th Century, French Wooden Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and very rare wooden mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered and but in a good condition.
Wood
Wrought Iron Butcher's Knife
Located in Chicago, IL
A handsome hand-wrought iron butcher's knife with a handle made from a railroad spike, and a thin sharpened blade. Perfect for slicing cheese and charcuterie at your next fête!
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Butcher's Knife
Located in Chicago, IL
A handsome hand-wrought iron butcher's knife with a handle made from a railroad spike, and a thin sharpened blade. Perfect for slicing cheese and charcuterie at your next fête!
Wrought Iron