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
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
Mid-20th Century Turkish Earthenware Table Lamp with Handles
Located in London, GB
This dark terracotta jar, featuring a beautifully weathered finish and dual handles, is a testament to traditional Anatolian craftsmanship.
Originally crafted for storing grains and...
Category
1930s Turkish Vintage Rustic Lighting
Materials
Clay
20th Century Anatolian Green-Glazed Terracotta Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century Anatolian terracotta pot stands out with its elegant green-glazed rim, a vibrant detail that complements its rustic terracotta base. Crafted in Turkey, this pot onc...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Rustic Lighting
Materials
Clay
Mid-20th Century Turkish Moss Green Terracotta Table Lamp with Handles
Located in London, GB
Elevate your space with this exquisite Moss Green Turkish pot, a timeless artefact hailing from 20th-century Anatolia, a region celebrated for its rich pottery traditions and artisan...
Category
1930s Turkish Vintage Rustic Lighting
Materials
Clay
20th Century Anatolian Terracotta Table Lamp with Green-Glazed Rim
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century Anatolian terracotta pot embodies the essence of traditional craftsmanship with its twin-handled design and distinctive green-glazed rim. Once a functional vessel f...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Rustic Lighting
Materials
Clay
20th Century Anatolian Twin-Handled Terracotta Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Description:
This 20th-century Anatolian terracotta vase embodies the artistry of traditional Turkish pottery. Handcrafted with precision, its twin-handled design and textured finish...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Rustic Lighting
Materials
Clay
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 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
$2,650 / set
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
$480 Sale Price
49% Off
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
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
$4,200 / item
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 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
$1,450 / set
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
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
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
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
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
Vintage Boho Pierced Metal Moroccan Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your home with the exotic allure of this stunning vintage Moroccan lantern. Handcrafted from silver-toned metal, the entire body is meticulously pierced and chased with intric...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan 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
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
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
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
$1,350 / set
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
$1,650 / set
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
$3,607 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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
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
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
$1,850 / set
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.