Rustic Lighting
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
Artisan Rattan Floor Lamps, France, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rattan; Handcrafted; Vintage; Midcentury Modern; Artisan; Floor Lamp; Lighting; 1980s; France;
Artisan rattan floor lamp, handcrafted with attention to detail. This stunning piece s...
Category
1980s French Vintage Rustic Lighting
Materials
Felt, Rattan
20th Century Ceramic Amphora Table Lamp – Vintage Handcrafted Lighting
Located in London, GB
This 20th century Cappadocia amphora table lamp is a striking example of artisan craftsmanship combined with timeless design. Handcrafted from a vintage Mediterranean clay pot, its r...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Rustic Lighting
Materials
Clay
Hand Forged Iron Two-Tier "Richland" Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Hand forged iron chandelier with two levels and 8 lights. Four candelabra sockets per tier. Newly wired with all UL listed parts. Comes with a handmade iron chain and canopy. Measure...
Category
2010s American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Vienna Bronze Table Lamp Vintage by Franz Bergman Smoking Arab Man, circa 1890
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous Vienna Bronze figurine group made by famous Austrian manufactory Bergman(n) circa 1890.
The bearded Arab man wearing turban has sat down, protected by a tent. The man - a...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Rustic Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Glass Pendant Lights by Hustadt Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage pendant lights by Hustadt Leuchten made from a yellow bubble glass shade and a wooden and cord lamp shade holder.
Great rustic look or even...
Category
1960s German Vintage Rustic Lighting
Materials
Cord, Wood, Glass
Vintage Boho Patinated Horse Head Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
This pair of vintage boho-style table lamps features sculpted horse heads with a beautifully weathered patina, mounted on hand-painted green wooden bases. The rustic charm of these l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Vintage Two Tier Stag Head Chandelier
Located in High Point, NC
This is a lovely cast ten stag head chandelier, with two tiers. It is in the a nicely mottled saddle brown finish. It has fifteen candelabra lig...
Category
Early 2000s American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Handmade Artisan Hickory Branch/Twig Chandier - Coral Red
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted Custom Artisan hickory branch twig chandelier.
Full with gnarly branching to give it an orderly but wild appearance. 4 lights are staggered in the lower portion of t...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Hickory
20th Century Ceramic Table Lamp Vintage Handcrafted Mediterranean Lighting
Located in London, GB
Description: This 20th century Black Sea Heritage lamp showcases exquisite artisan craftsmanship and timeless design. Handcrafted from a vintage Mediterranean clay pot, it reflects o...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Rustic Lighting
Materials
Clay
Vintage Golden and Teak Wood Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant 8 arm Teak wood and metal chandelier. Intricately carved wood body with beautiful scroll metal arms. This is a timeless piece that will be a statement in any space.
Category
20th Century Italian Rustic Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Wood Knot Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
Illuminate your space with rustic charm using this Vintage Boho Wood Knot Lamp. Featuring a unique design with intricately twisted wood that forms a natural knot, this lamp blends or...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Rustic Wood and Glass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A vintage French three-light rustic wrought iron and wood three arms chandelier with beautiful glass shades.
The light requires three single E27 screw fit lightbulbs (60 Watt max.)
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Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Rustic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
American Rustic Country Painted Metal Leaf Floor Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Country style (circa 1920s) yellow painted metal floor lamp with 11 leaves having 3 lights emanating from a twisted iron frame resting on a 3...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
Elegant Late 19th Century Wagon Wheel Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice late 19 th century wagon wheel converted into a chandelier, please remember the wheel itself is late 19 th Century, the rest was done in the 1950's, it was custom made, i...
Category
1880s American Antique Rustic Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Vintage Four-Light Black Iron Chandelier with Torch Shaped Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French vintage four-light black iron chandelier. This French iron chandelier from the mid-20th century features a larger ring with four torch ...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of Antique Rustic Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of antique rustic wrought iron wall sconces are perfect for adding a rustic, Old World ambiance to your lighting scheme. The martial theme of armored combatants creates a mascul...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
French 8-Light Circular Forged-Iron Chandelier w/Cupped Iron Bobèches
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French mid-century eight-light chandelier. This French chandelier from the mid-20th century of forged iron has a flattened, circular shaped body which supports the eight iron bobèc...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Lighting
Materials
Iron, Metal
Pair of Large French Hand Carved Table Lamps, Ebonsied Wood Black Metal Shades
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A Pair of Large French Hand Carved Table Lamps, Ebonsied Wood with Black Metal Shades. Early 20th Century. These elegant lamps, mounted on sturdy wooden bases, seamlessly combines in...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Lighting
Materials
Oak
Antique Rustic Deer Antler Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Deer Antler Chandelier was cleverly hand-crafted from antlers found in the forest shed naturally from male deer after the rut eac...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Lighting
Materials
Brass
Custom Surgical Pendant Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large hanging lamp that has been repurposed from vintage medical exam lights. They have an adjustable tilt and a mirrored bowl pendant. Suspend a single l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Wrought Iron and Blown Glass Sunburst Flush Mount / Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Unique Italian Provincial handmade flush mount fixture or pendant light in the form of a sunburst / star composed handwrought iron with a rust pat...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Rustic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Heavy French Blacksmith Made Iron Game Hanger, made as a Light Fitting
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Heavy French Blacksmith Made Iron Game Hanger, made as a Light Fitting
A very old piece with lots of Character, the frame is decorated with fleur d...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Lighting
Materials
Iron
1990s Fine Arts Lamps Wood and Iron Vintage Industrial Floor Style, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, floor lamps you could hope to find. Structurally sound and very strong lamps. Outstanding design is exhibited througho...
Category
1990s American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Iron
French Holophane Street Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
French holophane street lamp in working condition. "Holophane Devant" is labeled on the shade. Can be mounted on a pole or on a wall. Accepts standard...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Lighting
Materials
Steel
Vintage Chinese Carved Decorative Elm Side Tables with Light - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese Carved Decorative Elm Side Tables with Light
These vintage chinese carved elm side tables have a removal panel to replace the li...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Lighting
Materials
Elm
Murray Feiss Ceramic Table Lamps, a Pair
By Murray Feiss
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of signed Murray Feiss table lamps. White ceramic vases are squared with concave curved corners. Printed in front with a floral motif over a blue w...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century French Large Scale Copper / Cast Iron & Brass Lanterns - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of rustic French three light copper lanterns. The wiring is new. They have three interior lights. The previous owner removed the glass panels, so I can add this featur...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
Mid-Century Spanish Iron & Fruitwood Chandelier Tole Metal Shades Beads -8 Arm
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century Spanish iron chandelier with a carved fruitwood core and cascading beads. The tole shades are original, and the fixture w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Rustic Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
Italian 6 Arm Wrought Iron Chandelier by Randy Esada Designs for Prospr
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
This lovely chandelier is a genuine designer fixture and features 6 lights and an unusual heart form.
Sevilla Chandelier (6-Arm).
Matching canopy included as shown in image.
Finish: Aged iron.
Height w/canopy - w/o chain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Rustic Hand-Painted Wrought Iron and Glass Pendant Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian rustic style chandelier in wrought iron and glass with hand-painted decorations. The chandelier is rectangular in shape suitable for illuminating a rectangular dining table o...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Rustic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic American Driftwood 1940s Burl Table Lamp with Single Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American driftwood burl table lamp from the Mid-20th Century with single socket and rustic character. Crafted in the USA during the second quarter of the 20th century, this table ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Brass
Charles Dudouyt, rare " Bouillotte " wood lamp, rustic design, France circa 1930
Located in leucate, FR
Very rare lamp inspired by the "Bouillotte lamp" from the Louis XVI period, created by Charles Dudouyt.
Solid oak lamp with 3 lights decorated with a candle-style bobeche, circular ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Chapman Wood Lamp
Located in Malibu, CA
Hand carved candlestick lamp by Chapman Manufacturing company with a dark walnut finish. Polished brass lamp works providing directional lighting with two light sources.
New linen sh...
Category
20th Century Rustic Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Wrought Iron Chandelier Flower Bulb Structure with Ostrich Eggshell
Located in Milano, MI
Early 20th century Italian iron two-tier ten-light chandelier, in good condition, restored and rewired. Of Italian origin, handcrafted, this is a unique work of art coming from a Milanese private palazzo.
Unusual structure with ten curved scrolling arms on two tiers, decorated with iron spiral patterns and lapislazzuli and ivory color painted metal sheet balls.
A long shaped iron stem ending in the lower part with a flower bulb...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Lighting
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Floor lamp with deciduous deer antlers, 1990s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Floor lamp made from a group of more than 10 deciduous deer antlers.
The cluster of horns intertwines harmoniously along the vertical axis of the lamp.
The horns have all been treat...
Category
1990s Italian Rustic Lighting
Materials
Horn, Fabric
Rustic French Baluster Lamps on Belgian Blue Stone Base, France
Located in Washington, DC
Rustic French Baluster Lamps on Belgian Blue Stone Base. France, circa 18th century. 2 Available
Category
18th Century French Antique Rustic Lighting
Materials
Stone
A Pair Great Black Forest Wall Sconces with Deer Horns, Germany ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Pair Great Black Forest Wall Sconces with Deer Horns, Germany ca. 1900
An antique pair of Black Forest sconces for candles. Each made of original deer horns which are mounted on a...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rustic Lighting
Materials
Antler, Wood
Hand-Forged Custom Iron "Muskingum" Simple Round Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Single bulb, handcrafted wrought iron pendant. Hammered finish with a sunflower detail at the base. Newly wired with all UL listed parts and a single Edison socket. Comes with handma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Iron
American Blacksmith-Made Custom Eight-Light Iron "Fayette" Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Our exclusive design, the Fayette chandelier is constructed of hand-forged iron and made in the USA. Four arms with two lights on each and a total of eight Edison based sockets. Heig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Hand-Forged American Iron Custom “Highland” Pendant with Three Sockets
Located in Houston, TX
Simple and primitive hand-crafted iron light newly wired with all UL listed parts and three candelabra sockets. Metal candle sleeves on the sockets. Comes with three, three foot leng...
Category
2010s North American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Rustic Old Hickory Pine Floor Lamp, by Old Hickory
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory pine floor lamp with a square column holding a light with an adjustable support arm (signed: OLD HICKORY).
Since 1899 Old Hickory Furn...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Carved Wood Floor Lamp, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century carved wood floor lamp, English. Likely made from a much earlier bed post or torchiere. Mahogany. The shaft well reeded ending in bulbous turnings and disc base. S...
Category
Early 20th Century English Rustic Lighting
Materials
Wood
French Antique Hand Forged Rustic Bronze Chandelier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
French Antique Hand Forged Rustic Bronze Glass Chandelier
27 h x 13 diameter
Preowned vintage condition
New glass. Rewired. Antique chain.
Needs pr...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Two Rustic French Style Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic French Style Six Light Wrought Iron Chandelier.Two rustic French style wrought iron one light chandeliers. This is a nice heavy iron c...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Lighting
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Set of 3 Rustic Wall and Hanging Lamps in Wood, Iron Murano Glass, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Tripod lamp from the 1950s. Very impressive. Very nice condition. Socket e14. Dimmable.
The wall lamps are 32cm high, 22cm wide and 22cm deep.
The hanging lamp is 54cm hig...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Rustic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Vintage Boho Punch Cut Metal Lantern
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of rustic bohemian charm to your home with this exquisite vintage punch-cut metal lantern. Featuring intricate geometric patterns and a domed top adorned with decorative ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Metal
Substantial William Westerhaver WITCO Carved Burnt Cedar Column Table Lamp
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall California Rustic William Westerhaver WITCO Studio Cedar Table Lamp, Circa 1960. Three foot high with small footprint.. Featuring a handcrafted, burned and brushed rectangular old solid Cedar block, with diagonal cuts atop a (7W x 7.5D) pedestal base and convenient wire way. Earthen Browns to Black coloration. 36H to top of finial. 31.5H to top of socket. Cedar 24H. Camel toned lamp shade shown for display only and not for sale (10H x 20D). Western. Primitive Modern. Statement lighting
Category
1960s American Vintage Rustic Lighting
Materials
Olive
Circa 1930-1959 Rustic French Iron and Wooden Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Circa 1930-1959 rustic French iron and wooden chandelier, newly-wired for use within the USA. Circa 1880s wooden wagon axle housed within a vintage iron frame. Newly-wired for use wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Rusted Iron French Chandelier with Key Motif
Located in Carmel, CA
Charming chandelier with centre key and scroll motif. Chandelier is not electrified but has six candle cups. It has a rusted iron finish. It is drilled for electrical wiring if that...
Category
1960s French Vintage Rustic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Wrought Iron Adjustable Table Lamp, France 1060's
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron table lamp with an adjustable stem. Size is of the base only. Shade is not included.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Custom American Made, Hand-Forged Iron Eight-Light "Cuyahoga" Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Hand-forged custom iron "Cuyahoga" chandelier of our exclusive design. This light is nice for a small island or for above a small table. Comes with handmade iron chains and a handmad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of white branch table lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of white carved wood branch form table lamps.
Category
1950s American Vintage Rustic Lighting
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Cast Iron Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
Confounding and timelessly elegant, this solid metal lamp, made from a 19th century French architectural element, impresses at first sight. With age, the surface of the cast iron bas...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Wrought Iron Horse Bit Table Lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A rustic wrought iron table lamp inspired by a Horse bit. The size is for the base only. Shade is not included
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Lighting
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage Boho Patinated Carved Wood Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Enhance your interior with this exquisite pair of vintage Boho patinated carved wood lamps. Their finely detailed craftsmanship, featuring a warm, patinated finish and intricate carv...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Metal
Antique Iron Lamps From Yellow Monkey Antiques
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of heavy rustic iron lamps purchased from Yellow Monkey Antiques, having a baluster form, three concentric bands around the standard and resting on a tiered square base. The top...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Rustic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Antique table lamp, Italy, 1930s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful ceramic table lamp made in Italy in the 1930s.
Wiring replaced by a professional electrician
The lamp is in very good vintage condition.
Dimensions:
Width: 25 cm / 9.84 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Textile, Wood
Deer Hoof Lamp with Custom Parchment Shade in the Style of Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique table lamp featuring three taxidermy deer legs joined by blackened brass straps. This piece has been outfitted with a new custom parchment lampshade, I...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Animal Skin
Rustic lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Far-Fetched, LLC., Early Electrics Design Studio, Wende Reid, and Adams & Westlake Co.. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $99 and tops out at $12,000 while the average work can sell for $1,850.