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Rustic Antiquities

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
J Platt Great Wheel Spinning Wheel
J Platt Great Wheel Spinning Wheel

J Platt Great Wheel Spinning Wheel

Located in Bradenton, FL

A large wheeled walking spinning wheel designed to be operated while standing, also known as a Great Wheel. Made by J.Platt, as marked on the end of the oak base or table, who made w...

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Late 18th Century American Antique Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Ash, Oak

American Country Taxidermy Bear Bust Wall Plaque
American Country Taxidermy Bear Bust Wall Plaque

American Country Taxidermy Bear Bust Wall Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

American Country style taxidermy bust of a brwon bear with it\'s mouth agape and mounted on a wooden plaque

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Antiquities

Swedish 18th Century Raindeer Sleigh 100% Original
Swedish 18th Century Raindeer Sleigh 100% Original

Swedish 18th Century Raindeer Sleigh 100% Original

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a very RARE 100% Original Swedish Rain deer sleigh. I have owned it for over 30 years and its time for someone else to enjoy it. you will NEVER see another!!!!!

Category

1790s Swedish Antique Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Birch, Pine

American Country One-Horse Albany Cutter Sleigh
American Country One-Horse Albany Cutter Sleigh

American Country One-Horse Albany Cutter Sleigh

Located in Queens, NY

American (19th Century) sleigh with swell-sided, rounded-rectangular body painted in glossy green and red finish with interior plush, upholstered red seat and moss-carpeted bottom. P...

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19th Century American Antique Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Rustic Farmhouse Country Antique Wooden Carved Shovel D-Handle
Rustic Farmhouse Country Antique Wooden Carved Shovel D-Handle

Rustic Farmhouse Country Antique Wooden Carved Shovel D-Handle

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is a fabulous piece for a rustic country decor in a barn, shed or a primitive house. It has a fantastic carved shape with a D-handle and deep scoop. The original finish is mos...

Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This bent handle basket was made i...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Willow, Bentwood

Rustic Antique Peasant Wooden Chest in Dark Brown, 19th Century Finland
Rustic Antique Peasant Wooden Chest in Dark Brown, 19th Century Finland

Rustic Antique Peasant Wooden Chest in Dark Brown, 19th Century Finland

Located in Helsinki, FI

A rustic 19th-century Finnish peasant chest in wood with metal corner reinforcements and decorative bands. Painted in a dark brown tone that has beautifully aged over time, this ches...

Category

Late 19th Century Finnish Antique Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Antique English Dark Oak Barrel with Brass Bands
Antique English Dark Oak Barrel with Brass Bands

Antique English Dark Oak Barrel with Brass Bands

Located in Troy, MI

Circa early 1900s English barrel is just over 14” tall. Made of dark oak with four polished brass bands. Unknown maker. We may have similar barrels in various sizes and styles availa...

Category

Early 20th Century English Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Wooden Horseshoe Key Holder with Brass Hooks Rustic Equestrian Wall Rack
Vintage Wooden Horseshoe Key Holder with Brass Hooks Rustic Equestrian Wall Rack

Vintage Wooden Horseshoe Key Holder with Brass Hooks Rustic Equestrian Wall Rack

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A charming vintage equestrian key holder, handcrafted in solid wood and accented with brass hardware. This rustic wall rack features a unique double horseshoe motif—symbolizing good ...

Category

1970s American Vintage Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Chinese Grain Scoop
Early 20th Century Chinese Grain Scoop

Early 20th Century Chinese Grain Scoop

Located in Chicago, IL

A century ago, someone held this carved wooden scoop in their hand everyday as they measured out rice or other grains. Hewn from a single block of wood, the scoop has a rustic, chise...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Petite Chinese Sticky Rice Basket
Petite Chinese Sticky Rice Basket

Petite Chinese Sticky Rice Basket

Located in Chicago, IL

This woven basket from Guizhou province celebrates the beautiful simplicity of a hand-woven object. Expertly woven of thin bamboo strips, the little basket was originally used for pr...

Category

20th Century Chinese Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo

Late 18th-Century Mini Trunk
Late 18th-Century Mini Trunk

Late 18th-Century Mini Trunk

Located in Guadalajra, Jal

A rare miniature trunk from late 18th century, crafted in solid wood and adorned with a hand-carved double-headed eagle motif. Pieces of this size and detail are seldom found, especi...

Category

Late 18th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Cowbell with Hand Woven Braided Leather Collar
Cowbell with Hand Woven Braided Leather Collar

Cowbell with Hand Woven Braided Leather Collar

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A vintage cowbell made of Steel, metal, and braided leather or the collar. This is a great decorative piece, however the bell works great. A great place to put this is over a door knob, allowing one to know when the door opens or moves... Also a great tracking device for your significant other. The patina is wonderful and it reminds one of a Ralph Lauren Ranch...

Category

20th Century Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Steel

18th-Century Colonial Sabino Wood Trunk
18th-Century Colonial Sabino Wood Trunk

18th-Century Colonial Sabino Wood Trunk

Located in Guadalajra, Jal

A 18th-century colonial trunk crafted from sabino wood, featuring beautifully aged forged iron detailing. Its original patina and refined workmanship make it a rare and striking exam...

Category

Mid-18th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Bronze Sleigh Bells
Bronze Sleigh Bells

Bronze Sleigh Bells

Located in Queens, NY

Bronze sleigh bells

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Woven Garden Basket, c. 1900
Chinese Woven Garden Basket, c. 1900

Chinese Woven Garden Basket, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

It is easy to imagine someone, long ago, gathering a harvest from their garden or strolling to the market with this beautiful basket tucked under their arm. Hand-woven of young willo...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Willow, Bentwood

American Country Provincial Farmhouse Wooden Trough
American Country Provincial Farmhouse Wooden Trough

American Country Provincial Farmhouse Wooden Trough

Located in Queens, NY

American rustic farmhouse wooden trough with two compartments supported on four legs.

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Antiquities

American Country Barber Pole
American Country Barber Pole

American Country Barber Pole

Located in Queens, NY

American Country (19th Century) painted red, white, & blue barber pole.

Category

19th Century American Antique Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Paint

Rustic Mounted Deer Head Taxidermy
Rustic Mounted Deer Head Taxidermy

Rustic Mounted Deer Head Taxidermy

Located in Queens, NY

American Country style taxidermy deer head with antlers mounted on oak shield shaped wall plaque

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Antler

18th-Century Colonial Trunk
18th-Century Colonial Trunk

18th-Century Colonial Trunk

Located in Guadalajra, Jal

A 19th-century colonial trunk distinguished by its magnificent, hand-crafted joinery. The intricate construction and warm aged patina highlight the skill of early artisans. A rare an...

Category

Mid-18th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Rustic Mounted Resin Buckhead Sculpture
Rustic Mounted Resin Buckhead Sculpture

Rustic Mounted Resin Buckhead Sculpture

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic mounted buckhead wall hanging sculpture made of textured resin with extending horns.

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Horn

Green Leather Bulletin Board with Stand
Green Leather Bulletin Board with Stand

Green Leather Bulletin Board with Stand

Located in Queens, NY

Brass (20th Century) framed green leather bulletin board supported on a brass stand. Pitting, scratches, marks and loss at corners to leather

Category

20th Century American Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Brass

American Rustic Taxidermied of a Grey Deer Head
American Rustic Taxidermied of a Grey Deer Head

American Rustic Taxidermied of a Grey Deer Head

Located in Queens, NY

American Rustic Taxidermied of a Grey deer head with short antlers

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Antler

American Plaster Cast of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
American Plaster Cast of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence

American Plaster Cast of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence

Located in Queens, NY

American Country tinted plaster cast relief of the signing of the Declaration of Independence (signed: A. PENNUCI/ROSLAN Mass.)

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Plaster

A Pair Antique Leather Stirrup Holders
A Pair Antique Leather Stirrup Holders

A Pair Antique Leather Stirrup Holders

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A Pair Antique Leather Stirrup Holders A pair antique leather stirrup holders. Handmade in the first half of the 20th century. Good condition with tra...

Category

Early 20th Century German Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Leather

Rustic Taxidermy Anter Plaque

Rustic Taxidermy Anter Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic taxidermy small antler wall plaque on round black backing (20th Cent.)

Category

20th Century American Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Antler

Carved Candle Stick
Carved Candle Stick

Carved Candle Stick

$1,540Sale Price|30% Off

Carved Candle Stick

Located in Dallas, TX

18th century carved candle stick.

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Paint, Wood

Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket becomes a truly beautiful statement. The artisan’s mastery is evident in thi...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Willow, Fabric

Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900
Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900

Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite pinewood vessel is an early 20th century mortar once used daily in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, and condiments. The rustic container was hand-turned to an...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Pine

Rustic antiquities for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rustic antiquities for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage antiquities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic antiquities made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 antiquities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $175 and tops out at $4,295 while the average work can sell for $680.