Rustic Western European Rugs
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
Late 17th Century Franco-Flemish Rustic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A Franco-Flemish rustic tapestry, possibly Lille or Aubusson, from the late 17th century, featuring a rustic scene with a group of people singing and playing music in a verdant setti...
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Late 17th Century European Antique Rustic Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson tapestry from the late 19th century, depicting a man playing music for a woman in a verdant setting. Enclosed within an elegant scr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 18th Century Flemish Rustic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A Flemish rustic tapestry from the late 18th century, featuring a “Vegetable Market” scene in the manner of David Teniers II, with vendors selling various vegetables in the foregroun...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Rustic Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique European Rug with Floral Design 10'9''x8'9''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique European Rug 10'9''x8'9'
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Rustic Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
18th Century English Rustic Tapestry w/ Villagers Rejoicing; by David Teniers II
Located in New York, NY
An English Baroque rustic tapestry from the second quarter of the 18th century, centrally woven, featuring a rustic scene in the manner of David Teniers II, in which several villager...
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18th Century English Antique Rustic Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
17th Century French Rustic Hunting Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French rustic hunting tapestry from the 17th century, with a couple catching an elusive boar in the foreground, a cottage in the middle distance at ...
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17th Century French Antique Rustic Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Flemish Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A Flemish pictorial tapestry panel from the 19th century, featuring a leisurely domestic scene in a tavern with three men sitting at a table carousing and playing backgammon, while a...
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19th Century European Antique Rustic Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950s Vintage Ege Rya Rug Brown Midcentury Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in lush wool pile originating from Denmark circa 1950-1960, this midcentury rug hails from the celebrated Ege Rya rug lineage of renown, a collectible piece connoting the preference of high pile and the eccentric geometric pattern. Rich notes of brown move into tones of beige and gray with a natural complement to the texture, an iconic look idealizing the venerated traits of this Danish rug...
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1950s Danish Vintage Rustic Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Hooked Antique Rug in Red and Green All Over Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand hooked in wool from a renowned workshop in Germany circa 1920-1930, this 18 x 24 antique rug is a particularly rare palace size rug of its period—both collectible and well suited to discerning projects in its large size as well as its rich, intricate play of red and green with an all over floral pattern.
Further to its rarity, Josh has seldom seen an antique palace size rug...
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1920s German Vintage Rustic Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Room Size Rustic Swedish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A room size Swedish Kilim from the middle of the 20th Century in rustic tones
Measures: 8'3'' x 10'5''
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
18th Century Flemish Rustic Tapestry Panel
Located in New York, NY
A Flemish rustic tapestry panel from the 18th century, featuring a lady reposing in shade of a large tree, seated with a picnic basket as her hound plays beside her. Enclosed by a sc...
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18th Century European Antique Rustic Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century French Rustic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French rustic genre tapestry from the 19th century, centrally woven, portraying young nobles at play in an opulent courtyard, with a young man pushing a young lady on a swing...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage Shiraz style french knotted runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful French Hallway Rug from the mid-20th century. This rug is a masterpiece, meticulously knotted with wool on a cotton and jute foundation. It features a stunning Persian desi...
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Jute, Cotton
19th Century French Rustic Landscape Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French rustic landscape tapestry from the 19th century, portraying a young gentleman and his fair dame seated beside an acanthus plant under the shade...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage Shiraz style french knotted rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful French Rug from the mid-20th century. This rug is a masterpiece, meticulously knotted with wool on a cotton and jute foundation. It features a stunning Persian design inspi...
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Jute, Cotton
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Bobyrug’s Beautiful Little 18th Century French Needlepoint Fragment Tapestry
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Located in New York, NY
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Early 18th Century French Antique Rustic Western European Rugs
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Wool, Silk
H 151.19 in W 116.93 in D 0.3 in
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Pretty mid 20th century french Aubusson tapestry
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Pretty antique 17th century French Aubusson Tapestry fragment
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"Exquisite fragment of a border of a French Aubusson tapestry from the middle of the 17th century, featuring a beautiful design of flowers and nice natural colours, entirely hand wov...
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Hunting Tapestry with Medieval Style
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Nice Antique French Shiraz Design Knotted Rug
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Early 18th Century Flemish Verdure Rustic Tapestry
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Rustic western european rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic western european rugs 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 western european rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic western european rugs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and India 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 western european rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,440 and tops out at $97,495 while the average work can sell for $7,495.