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.
Massive Mclain Wiesand Wood Wall Mirror with Mercury Glass
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A massive and elemental tiered wood wall mirror by Mclain Wiesand, Custom Furniture and Decorative Arts, Baltimore, Md. With intentionally oxidized Merc...
Wood
Handcrafted Driftwood Mirror Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th Century organic modern driftwood assemblage frame holding a mirror. Individual pieces of driftwood have been handcrafted into a textured, rustic, and original frame held by an iron backing. Driftwood frame...
Mirror, Driftwood
Tin Ceiling Tile Industrial Style Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
Organic hand crafted rustic Industrial style metal clad mirror made from old ceiling tile -- suited for vertical or horizontal hanging. Versatile and...
Tin
Impressive Figural Stag Head Mirror Garnished with Faux Antlers & Tusks
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Impressive figural stag head mirror garnished with faux stag and moose antlers atop a carved rectangular wooden frame. The top with central carved stag head with gilt painted finish ...
Metal
Pair Of Mastercraft Brass Faux Bamboo Mirrors 1970s
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Hudson, NY
A rare to find, matched pair of brass mirrors by mastercraft. Designed by William Doezema for Mastercraft, and produced in the 1970's. This pair is in excellent condition and has a gorgeous patina. These are not lacquered and can be polished to a very high gloss, should one wish to. Do not hesitate to contact me with any additional questions or image requests. This item can be viewed at The Berkshire Galleries of Great Barrington MA.
Brass
$5,498 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.62 in
Ceiling Suspended Illuminated Mirror with Brass Frame, Vintage N.4
Located in London, London
Alguacil & Perkoff Vintage series N.4. Mid-century style ceiling suspended mirror with front illumination and a high quality solid brushed brass full frame. This mirror is fully cust...
Brass
$5,460 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid-century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.2
Located in London, London
Elegant mid-century style Vintage series 2 ceiling hanging suspended mirror with a high quality handcrafted bronze patina brass full frame. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK. Sh...
Brass
Wonderfully Patinated Mirror in Carved Mahogany Frame
Located in Tilburg, NL
Patinated mirror in carved mahogany frame, late 19th century. This is a very decorative mirror in a beautifully carved frame in mahogany. The stylish decoration is classic but not o...
Mirror, Mahogany
$2,500
H 25 in W 18.5 in D 0.75 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Giltwood Gold Leaf Mirror Original Mercury Glass
Located in IT
This stunning 19th-century Louis Philippe giltwood mirror from France features a luxurious gold leaf frame and retains its original mercury glass, a rare find in antique mirrors. The...
Gold Leaf
$2,725 / item
H 47.25 in W 21.66 in D 0.95 in
Handcrafted Mid Century Freeform Mirror with Brass Frame, Vintage N.5
Located in London, London
Mid century style wall mirror with a minimalist solid brushed brass frame. Handcrafted and designed in London, UK. This mirror is fully customisable. Mirror dimensions: H 120cm x W ...
Brass
$6,800 / item
H 48 in W 33 in D 2.75 in
Smoked Bronze Octagonal Faceted Murano Glass & Brass Wall Mirrors, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Smoked bronze octagonal faceted Murano glass & brass wall mirrors, Italy Ready to ship from our Miami gallery, this handcrafted Italian Murano glass wall mirrors features octagonal s...
Brass
$2,130
H 50.01 in W 31.11 in D 2.76 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Giltwood Wall Mirror with Mercury Glass
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A fine rectangular Napoleon III full length mirror, in gilded wood and moulded plaster, which can be positioned horizontally or vertically. This characterful old mirror has intricate...
Giltwood, Mirror
$6,469 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.62 in
Ceiling Suspended Illuminated Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
Located in London, London
Vintage series N.4. Mid-century style ceiling suspended mirror with front illumination and a high quality brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This mirror is fully customis...
Brass, Bronze
$5,457 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
Handcrafted English Oak Mirror
Located in London, GB
Large handcrafted ‘furrow’ English oak framed mirror. Designed and handcrafted using traditional cabinetry techniques in finest quartersawn English oak. Hand finished in durable natu...
Oak
$6,800 / item
H 48 in W 33 in D 2.75 in
Pink Octagonal Faceted Murano Glass and Brass Wall Mirrors, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Pink octagonal faceted Murano glass and brass wall mirrors, Italy Ready to ship from our Miami gallery, this handcrafted Italian Murano glass wall mirrors features octagonal pink fac...
Brass
19th Century French Stripped Faux Bamboo Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Stripped Faux Bamboo Mirror is an excellent choice for a large space with a casual flair! Hand-crafted from maple wood to resemble stalks of bamboo, it features a tailored look that is at once stylish yet relaxed. Called the Polynesian style these days, its origins in Western European culture date back to the days of exploration in tall-masted sailing ships. Due to its height, it's also good as a floor mounted mirror...
Mirror, Maple
Antique Oval Rustic White Washed Painted Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully rustic French country painted wood oval mirror with much of its original finish lost but the remaining antique white distressed paint...
Mirror, Wood
Pair of Massive Ralph Lauren Mirrors Using Wood from an Irish Castle
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Acquired from Ralph Lauren. Massive pair of wall mirrors comprised of wood whose origin stems from an Irish castle and were repurposed to form the mirrors...
Wood
Classic Antique Venetian Style Painted Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique painted mirror with outstanding age patina and wear. The wood surround in antique green paint with gilt foliate scrolled decoration. ...
Wood
Hand Carved Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved and hand finished mirror with layers of gesso and paint. Aged mirror glass.
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Gilt Faux Bois Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 19th century French gilt faux bois carved wood arch-topped frame with mirror. This was probably designed to hang over a mantel.
Giltwood
Primitive Country Mirror in Blue Green
Located in Redding, CT
Rustic country mirror in blue green. This lovely shabby chic mirror would look great in an entry way or mudroom. Or maybe even on a mantel. Distress...
Wood
French Tramp Art Mirror, Late 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely French frame from the Jura Mountains, made of painstakingly assembled small pieces of diamond-shaped cut pinewood. Initialled "C.D" at the top, beneath a heart. Star or snowfl...
Wood
Antler and Wood Mounted Convex Mirror
Located in New York, NY
An antler and wood mounted round frame with inset convex mirrored glass.
Antler
Brass-Wrapped Mirror
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An usual rectangular mirror set in a rustic brass wrapped frame which has achieved a warm, rich patina that looks like distressed leather. Original bevel...
Hand Carved Square Wood Mirror circa 1930's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand Carved Square Wood Mirror, probably American, circa 1930's. It retains it's warm original patina and would fit seamlessly into a wide range of interiors, from rustic to modern.
Giltwood, Mirror
Supremely Sculptural Driftwood Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large and attention worthy organic creation of driftwood twigs, multilayered and beautifully arranged around a rectangular mirror. A focal point.
Driftwood, Mirror