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Rustic Painted Furniture

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
19th Century American Rustic Southern Pie Safe with Distressed Blue Paint
Located in Savannah, GA
A truly American Southern piece, this rustic wooden pie safe features pierced tin inserts in the double doors and on the sides. Other features include two ...
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1880s American Antique Rustic Painted Furniture

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Tin

19th Century American Rustic Southern Pie Safe with Distressed Blue Paint
19th Century American Rustic Southern Pie Safe with Distressed Blue Paint

19th Century American Rustic Southern Pie Safe with Distressed Blue Paint

Antique French Green Painted Domed Top Chest, 19Th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE PAINTED DOMED TRUNK A decorative and useful chest of fairly generous proportions, constructed of pine with iron carry handles. Layers of old paint of differing shades of gr...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Painted Furniture

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Iron

Antique French Green Painted Domed Top Chest, 19Th Century
Antique French Green Painted Domed Top Chest, 19Th Century

Antique French Green Painted Domed Top Chest, 19Th Century

Paint Decorated Santa Fe Bench from J. Seitz New Preston, CT.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Originally acquired at the iconic New Preston, Connecticut design shop J. Seitz. A wonderful old bench with arched serpentine top and turned spindle ba...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Paint Decorated Santa Fe Bench from J. Seitz New Preston, CT.
Paint Decorated Santa Fe Bench from J. Seitz New Preston, CT.

Paint Decorated Santa Fe Bench from J. Seitz New Preston, CT.

Folk Art Painted Face Suitcase by Artist Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical folk art painted suitcase or valise featuring a striped canvas covered exterior with a painted face by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). The case is covered with vintage western European ports of call with a lovely aged, distressed patina. The interior has a green intact silk lining with pockets. Used as a prop in Yeager's Gallery studio in Calistoga, CA. Made by US manufacturer...
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20th Century American Rustic Painted Furniture

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Painted Face Suitcase by Artist Ira Yeager
Folk Art Painted Face Suitcase by Artist Ira Yeager

Folk Art Painted Face Suitcase by Artist Ira Yeager

Early 20th Century Blue Painted Farmhouse Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
The painted exterior of this provincial farmhouse bench has weathered gradually from years of use to achieve the ultimate rustic finish. Once a vibrant, robin’s egg blue, the milk pa...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Painted Furniture

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Pine

Early 20th Century Blue Painted Farmhouse Bench
Early 20th Century Blue Painted Farmhouse Bench

Early 20th Century Blue Painted Farmhouse Bench

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Early 20th Century Gustavian Style Painted Daybed

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1830 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Cabin Wardrobe

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Late 19th Century Painted Red Copper and Tin Bath Tub
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Painted Furniture

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Late 19th Century Painted Red Copper and Tin Bath Tub

Late 19th Century Painted Red Copper and Tin Bath Tub

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18th Century Swedish Painted Secretary
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18th Century Swedish Painted Secretary

18th Century Swedish Painted Secretary

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Early 20th Century Guatemalan Child's Chair
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Early 20th Century Guatemalan Child's Chair

Early 20th Century Guatemalan Child's Chair

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Rustic painted furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rustic painted furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage painted furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic painted furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original painted furniture, popular names associated with this style include and Ira Yeager. 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 painted furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,208 and tops out at $5,600 while the average work can sell for $1,509.

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