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Rustic Secretaires

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
Secretary desk, circa 1900
Secretary desk, circa 1900

Secretary desk, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This secretary desk from circa 1900 combines functionality with a timeless appearance. The piece of furniture is crafted from pine and oak, finished with a walnut veneer on the insid...

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Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Rustic Secretaires

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18th Century Country French Secretaire ~ Drop Front Desk
18th Century Country French Secretaire ~ Drop Front Desk

18th Century Country French Secretaire ~ Drop Front Desk

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This charming 18th century Country French secretary desk captures the quiet elegance and practical beauty that have made provincial furniture so enduring. Handcrafted with a warm, t...

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Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk
Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk

Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk

Located in Forney, TX

An early American 19th century pine plantation desk with nicely aged patina. Born in the Mid-Atlantic region / Southern United States, circa 1800s, hand-crafted of solid pine wood with mellow warm tone and rich grain patterns, one-piece construction, having a stepped molded cornice above a tall pair of paneled cabinet doors, opening to reveal an interior fitted with shelves and divided slots for documents, plank boarded back with old metal patch, over a lift-top writing slope with spacious storage underneath, the apron adorned with simple decorative pilasters...

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19th Century American Antique Rustic Secretaires

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Pine

Mid Century English Pine Farmhouse Slant Top Standing Desk Dresser Secretary 59"
Mid Century English Pine Farmhouse Slant Top Standing Desk Dresser Secretary 59"

Mid Century English Pine Farmhouse Slant Top Standing Desk Dresser Secretary 59"

Located in Dayton, OH

Charming mid 20th century slant top desk, dresser or secretary. A fun cross between an old standing desk and chifferobe. Features a large slant top that can be used for work or dis...

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Mid-20th Century Rustic Secretaires

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Pine

Antique Drop-Front Painted Secretary Desk, Danish Skønvirke, Early 20th Century
Antique Drop-Front Painted Secretary Desk, Danish Skønvirke, Early 20th Century

Antique Drop-Front Painted Secretary Desk, Danish Skønvirke, Early 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A characterful skønvirke / almue drop-front secretary desk, also known as a slant-front writing desk, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker. ...

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Early 20th Century Danish Rustic Secretaires

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19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Secretary
19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Secretary

19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Secretary

Located in Round Top, TX

This secretary is a special find due to the original brick red painted finish, gently scraped to reveal the natural pine below. The interior desk holds multiple drawers with central ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Secretaires

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Rustic Old Hickory Hutch
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19th Century American Antique Rustic Secretaires

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Slate

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Rustic secretaires for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rustic secretaires 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 secretaires created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic secretaires 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 secretaires, popular names associated with this style include and A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture. 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 secretaires differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,784 and tops out at $8,250 while the average work can sell for $3,349.