Rustic Historical Memorabilia
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
Traditional Vintage Catalan Soda Syphon, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preser...
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1990s French Rustic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
18th Century Hand-Made Oak Stave Butter Churn
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Hand-Made Oak Stave Butter Churn was lovingly crafted by the town's barrel cooper in the same general manner which he produced barrels for food and wine storage. Oak st...
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1870s Belgian Antique Rustic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Traditional Vintage French Soda Syphon, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal and glass traditional French soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1970. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserv...
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1970s French Vintage Rustic Historical Memorabilia
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Metal
Set of Two Traditional Vintage Spanish Soda Syphon, circa 1990 ¿Precio?
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preser...
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1990s French Rustic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Traditional Vintage Catalan Soda Syphon, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preser...
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1990s French Rustic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Traditional Vintage Catalan Soda Syphon, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preser...
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1990s Spanish Rustic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Traditional Vintage Catalan Soda Syphon, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage plastic and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1970 In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, prese...
Category
1970s French Vintage Rustic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Traditional Vintage Catalan Soda Syphon, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preser...
Category
1990s French Rustic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Antique Book Press with 4 Drawer Stone Top Flat Art File Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A working antique iron book press which sits atop a four drawer art storage cabinet with two brass identification card holders on each drawer. ...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Stone, Brass, Iron
Set of Three Traditional Vintage Catalan Soda Syphon, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage plastic and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pres...
Category
1990s French Rustic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Set of Two Traditional Vintage Spanish Soda Syphon, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage plastic and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pres...
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1990s French Rustic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass, Plastic
20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of northern Nigeria as a form of monetary exchange. Forged iron would have been traded for go...
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Early 1900s Nigerian Antique Rustic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Carbide Coal Miners Lamp with Coal Oil Can and tin funnel by Justrite Areamlined
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique collectible circa 1900s Justrite Carbide Coal Miners Lamp, designed to be worn on a helmet, with a Coal Oil Can and a Tin Funnel. Hand Crafted by the renowned Justrite Manufa...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Brass
Traditional Vintage Metal Jug, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional vintage metal jug. By unknown manufacturer, made in Spain circa 1970. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age a...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Rustic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Traditional Vintage Metal Lidded Jug, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal commemorative metal jug. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1970. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful p...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Rustic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Set Of Three Vintage Catalan Soda Syphon – Circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Catalan Soda Syphon – Circa 1970
Discover the charm of vintage craftsmanship with this traditional Catalan soda syphon, crafted in the 1970s. Manufactured by an unknown make...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Rustic Historical Memorabilia
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Glass
Set of Four Traditional Vintage Spanish Soda Syphon, Circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal and glass traditional catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preser...
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1970s French Vintage Rustic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Vintage Montauk Sign circa 1950s Perfect for Your Hamptons House
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Montauk NY Sign, circa 1950s. They are priced at $950 each. The Montauk Harbor sign has been SOLD. The Montauk Yacht Club sign is available and measures 34"W. Perfect for the Hamptons...
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1950s American Vintage Rustic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Paint
Traditional Swiss Vintage Metal Stamped Commemorative Jug, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal commemorative metal jug. By unknown manufacturer, made in Switzerland circa 1970. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Rustic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
1920s Antique Guatemalan Cowboy Belt Buckle Iron Bird Fancy Peacock Design
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Belt buckle
1920s Antique Guatemalan cowboy bird belt buckle in iron.
Measures: 5 wide x 4 tall x .13
Preowned original unrestored vintage.
See images provided.
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1920s Guatemalan Vintage Rustic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
1940s Rustic Mesquite Wood Vice Jalisco Ranch Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Rustic Carpentry Vice Tool Mesquite Wood Jalisco Ranch
48 tall x 31 w x 8 d inches
In Unrestored Preowned Vintage Condition.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Review images p...
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1940s Mexican Vintage Rustic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
19th Century French 10 Litre Wooden Fruit Measure This large measure is made in
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century French 10 Litre Wooden Fruit Measure
This large measure is made in beech, it is cylindrical in shape with iron banding and central frame, it is in good used condition a...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Beech
1900s Belgian Horse Drawn Paint Cart
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden carriage was produced in 1900 in Belgium. A large carriage painted in black, displaying the inscription “Peintures Constant Smal” in dark red lettering. Standing firm on sturdy wheels, the wooden cart conjures the daily routine of labor, the carrying of paint cans to their destination for Constant Smal’s small company. The slightly cracked finish and distressed patina lend a picturesque touch to this gem of rustic engineering. In an ideal state for its age, this ode to craftsmanship adapts as an exceptional decoration or an audacious repurposed furniture...
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Rustic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
19th Century Spanish Scoop or Plow of Wood and Iron with Rustic Farm Look
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Spanish scoop or plow of wood and iron. This antique farming tool from Spain features a wonderfully weathered wood scoop jointed w...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
1900s Belgian Metal and Wooden Wall Decorations, Set of Nine
Located in High Point, NC
A set of nine curiosities made in Belgium, circa 1900. Nine metal screens tensed on wooden frames and strengthened with wooden strips, hung through small metal clasps. The dark oxidi...
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Rustic Historical Memorabilia
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Metal
19th Century French Cast Iron Brazier
Located in High Point, NC
Muscular yet elegant, this cast iron brazier makes a unique antique centerpiece. Made in France in the 1800s, this piece would have originally been...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
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1900s French Metal Anvil
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19th Century French Wooden Hammer
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A wooden hammer from 19th century France. This oversized hammer is created from one large hunk of chiseled wood connected to a carved cylindrical hammer. Enigmatic in its original pu...
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1900s French Iron Anvil
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20th Century French Graphite Foundry Crucible
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19th Century African Wooden Mortar
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19th Century Central European Dough Bowl
Located in High Point, NC
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19th Century Central European Dough Bowl
Located in High Point, NC
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Turn of the Century Cast Iron Parisian Street Sign
Located in High Point, NC
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Rustic historical memorabilia for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic historical memorabilia for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage historical memorabilia created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, wall decorations, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic historical memorabilia made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Spain pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 historical memorabilia differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $5,795 while the average work can sell for $816.