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
Custom Hand-Forged Iron "Fisher" Sconce with Five Lights
Located in Houston, TX
Our Exclusive Design, the Fisher sconce is custom blacksmith-made in the USA. Looks great in a stairwell or flanking a fireplace. Newly wired with all UL listed parts and five arms. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
Vintage Boho Knotty Pine Turned Table Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the rustic charm of this Vintage Boho Knotty Pine Turned Table Lamp. This unique lamp features a beautifully turned base crafted from knotty pine, showcasi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Metal
Wrought iron chandelier circa 1950 illuminated by 4 lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wrought iron chandelier circa 1950
illuminated by 4 lights
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Boho Turned Wood Floor Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage boho turned wood floor lamp featuring a beautifully sculpted base with intricate detailing and a warm, earthy finish. Its unique design blends rustic charm with bohemian flai...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Wood
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
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
Clever Trio of Antique Copper Funnel Light Pendants
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Marvelous trio of varied antique copper funnels cleverly electrified and transformed into light pendants.
Each takes 60 watt bulb.
Measures: La...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Lighting
Materials
Copper
Early 19th Century French Hand-Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
These early 19th century French hand-wrought iron brackets were made into sconces. At 29" tall, these burnt red sconces are sure to make a dramatic statement. They are rewired and el...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Rustic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Vintage Boho Scalloped Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your space with old-world charm using this stunning vintage wrought iron lantern. Featuring a beautifully scalloped metal shade, in...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Wrought 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
Rustic English Vintage Wooden Barrel Light Fixture with Three Scrolling Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English vintage wooden barrel light fixture from the mid 20th century, with three arms. Created in England during the midcentury period, this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Rustic Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Patinated Turned Wood Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this stunning pair of vintage boho patinated turned wood lamps. These statement pieces showcase a beautifully aged dark green finish with hints of red and ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
English Country or Rustic Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
English Country or rustic wrought iron chandelier with ten scroll arms emanating from a painted central clock face surrounded by a scro...
Category
20th Century British 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
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
Pair of Rustic Continental German Style Brass Game Bird Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Continental German-style (19/20th Century) hammered brass wall sconces with three arms and game bird design. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Decorative Blonde and Black Color Cane Table Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
This decorative bicolor blonde and black color cane accent table lamp emits a special warmth and comfort adding value to the aesthetics of any environment - even when unlit.
Its un...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Scroll Metal Column Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add an elegant vintage touch to your space with this pair of boho-inspired scroll metal column lamps. These unique lamps feature intricate scrollwork designs that blend timeless craf...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Monumental Carved Pillar Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your home decor with this stunning Vintage Boho Monumental Carved Pillar Lamp, a true testament to masterful craftsmanship and timeless style. The intricate hand-carved detai...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Scored Terracotta Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add earthy elegance to your space with this pair of Vintage Boho Scored Terracotta Lamps. These lamps feature a hand-sculpted terracotta finish with intricate scored detailing, givin...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Metal
20th Century, Ceramic Bottle Lamp
Located in London, GB
A mid-twentieth century terracotta bottle, with brushed surface, mounted as a lamp base.
Dimensions refer to ceramic part only.
Wired to UK standards. This lamp can be rewired ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
French Eight-Light Hand-Forged Iron Circular Chandelier w/Beautiful Suspension
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French mid-century eight-light hand-forged iron chandelier. This mid-20th century chandelier from France, of artfully crafted forged iron has a flattened, circular shaped body whic...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
Set of Four Antique Painted Wrought Iron Electrified Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Four Antique Painted Wrought Iron Electrified Wall Sconces are ideal for adding a rustic charm to any room, stairwell, hallway, bathroom ~ you name it! Having two pair availa...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Boho Patinated Ring Floor Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with these Vintage Boho Patinated Ring Floor Lamps. This stunning pair, crafted in classic American style, features a unique patina finish and intricate ring detai...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Stone, Wrought Iron
20th Century Terracotta Vase Lamp in the Antique Taste
Located in London, GB
A mid-twentieth century pottery terracotta vase, with handles, in the Classical taste. Now mounted as a lamp.
Circa 1950 Italy
Dimensions: 8.5 W x 9 D x 14.5 H inches
22 W x 2...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Lighting
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Boho Faux Antler Chandelier
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your decor with our Vintage Boho Faux Antler Chandelier. This unique piece combines rustic charm with Bohemian flair, featuring faux an...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Resin
French 1940 Hand-Hammered Wrought Iron Chandelier in Style of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
Handmade French Post Art Deco wrought iron chandelier in the Brutalist tradition with six lights. The presentation of this piece is dramatic with a handmade chain link stretcher unit...
Category
1940s French Vintage Rustic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Boho Carved Wood Column Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your space with earthy elegance with this pair of Vintage Boho Carved Wood Column Lamps. Each lamp features intricate wood carving, blending rustic charm with bohemian flair. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Wood
French Mid-20th Century Long Wood Beam and Iron Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French mid-20th century eight-light wood and iron chandelier. This mid-century chandelier from France, comprised of an elongated wooden beam with a large iron lever set at one side...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Vintage Burl Knot Table Lamp With Coordinating Wood Shade
Located in west palm beach, FL
This vintage burl knot table lamp is a true statement piece, showcasing the natural beauty of richly textured burl wood. Paired with a coordinating woo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Wood, Paper
Vintage Boho Turned Wood Screw Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
This pair of vintage boho lamps showcases beautifully turned wood bases with intricate screw-like detailing, exuding a rustic yet refined charm. Their timeless design effortlessly bl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Wood
Anchor Motif French Ring Shaped Iron Chandelier from the Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French ring-shaped iron chandelier from the mid-20th century. This French forged iron circular-shaped chandelier features a central ring which is adorned with fleur-di-lis and anchor motifs about its perimeter. The iron light arms have nice spade-like motifs descending from their lower bodies, with the upper half rising above the ring and outward in an L-shape design. There are nine lights total, set in a fluid up-and-down pattern about the ring. This iron piece is an overall black color with some brighter sunset undertones showing through in patches. This light has been rewired for the US and comes with a complimentary three-foot chain and canopy painted to match. This French midcentury iron chandelier...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
French Midcentury Six-Light Forged Iron Chandelier, 19th Century Spit Jack
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French mid-century, six-light forged-iron chandelier made from a 19th century spit-jack. A spit-jack is a type of rotisserie that was once common in fireplaces. This chandelier has...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
Vintage Boho Faux Antler Chandelier
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with our Vintage Boho Faux Antler Chandelier. Inspired by rustic American wilderness and Bohemian flair, this chandelier bri...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large + Elegant French Iron Work Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1920s French patinated iron chandelier with curved detailing. This chandelier has eight scalloped bobeches and new antiqued brass socket c...
Category
1920s French Vintage Rustic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Organic Branch Design with Dual Candle Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted with precision, this artisanal plaster wall sconce echoes the serene beauty of natural forms. Designed to emulate the branches of a tree, this fixture brings a harmonious bal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Antique French Metal Sign Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
This antique table lamp was crafted in France around the 1900s. The metal base, featuring a circular plate with initials intricately merged, serves as a captivating focal point of th...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rustic Iron Table Lamp, France, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic iron table lamp with a charming white lampshade. Crafted with care, the sturdy iron base boasts a rustic finish that adds character to any space, be it a cozy living room or a...
Category
1980s European Vintage Rustic Lighting
Materials
Iron
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.