French Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica leaves plate, circa 1880.
1880s French Antique Rustic Furniture
Ceramic
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.
French Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica leaves plate, circa 1880.
Ceramic
French Majolica Bird Plate Orchies, Circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Plate bird & butterfly signed L'Hermine Orchies Circa 1900.
Ceramic, Faience
1 of 24 German Oak Lounge Chairs in new aniline leather, 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
A sculptural lounge chair crafted from solid oak, featuring a sturdy square frame with visible pegged joinery. The curved seat rail and upright posts support a back made of wide natu...
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 6" x 5' 4" Persian Rugs & Carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with ...
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Kurdish Bidjar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
The abrashed light blue/light slate field shows an allover pattern of pinched rosettes within a serrated leaf lattice. Reciprocal keyhole outer border and octagon chain inner stripe....
Wool
1940s Rustic Primitive Farmhouse Flat-Bed Hay Bricks Block Tile Wheelbarrow
Located in Dayton, OH
1940s Flat-bed wheel barrow. Intended for bricks or hay. Features a wooden frame on wheel with metal support. Dimensions: 61" x 25" x 31"h
Hardwood
Low Wooden Console Table with Rustic Top and Pedestal Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A low wooden console table from the early 20th century with rustic top and pedestal quadripod base. This early 20th-century low wooden console table exudes rustic charm and understat...
Wood
Rustic Camphor Wood Root Chair with Sculptural Form and Polished Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
This sculptural camphor wood root chair is a striking example of natural artistry and craftsmanship. Hand-carved from a single tree root, the form follows the organic lines of the wo...
Wood
Large American Western Basket Vintage Woven Reed 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage traditional hand coiled American Western basket. This tightly hand woven willow basket showcases talent and history of Southwestern region. Displayed is a center star d...
Reed, Willow
American Country Wicker and Twig Basket
Located in Queens, NY
American Country light natural wicker round small basket with a twig centered handle
Large Turkish Floor Size Rustic Geometric Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century Turkish rug in a soft colors with a geometric motif. zipper closure and poly-fill insert provided. Measures: 19" x 37".
Cotton, Foam, Wool
Vintage Bohemian Rustic Handcrafted Wooden Stool with Leather Seat & Brass Bells
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a small, rectangular wooden stool with four turned legs. The seat is cushioned and upholstered in worn brown leather. The sides are covered with a woven textile featuring a r...
Leather, Wood
Antique Wooden Grain Shovel, Rustic Wall Art, USA, Late 19th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful antique rustic, farmhouse, or country wooden hand made grain shovel. This would be ideal for an installation on a large wall on a custom wall mount. USA, Circa late 19th...
Wood
$1,385Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rustic Handcrafted Oak & Rush High Back Dining Chairs, 1940's Belgium
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Rustic Design Handcrafted Oak & Rush High Back Dining Chair set of 4. Made in Belgium, 1940's period. Solid oak constructed chairs with woven rush seats. Beautiful in their s...
Rush, Oak
$240Sale Price|20% Off
1940s Antique Wood Clamps Rustic Carpentry Tool
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair of antique wood clamps .Prior use to build boats Dimensions: Largest 63 L x 5.25 D x 1.25 W Short 48 L x 5 W x 1.5...
Wood
Horseshoe Wall Hook
Located in New York, NY
A steel pony horseshoe wall hook, circa early-20th century., USA. A great piece for a barn, kitchen, foyer, mud room, residential or commercial projects...
Steel
Zabihi Collection Persian Sultanabad Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century Persian Sultanabad rug. Measures: 20'' x 24''.
Wool, Cotton
$3,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Salterini Rustic 5 Piece Patio Set
By Salterini
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Salterini Rustic 5 Piece Patio Set Vintage wrought iron patio set circa 1950s Very good structural condition with minor signs ...
Wrought Iron
Taisho Period Wood Tea Container, in Daruma Form, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tea container, wood, Daruma shape with etched Durama image, both body and top. Smooth patina due to use and light lacquered finish. A charming and useful item. Weighs 1/2 lb Measu...
Wood
Rustic Italian Gregorius Pineo Wrought Iron Leaf Back Twig Outdoor Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rustic Italian Gregorius Pineo Wrought Iron Leaf Back Twig Outdoor Chair Additional information: Materials: Wrought Iron Color: Black Brand: Greg...
Wrought Iron
Trunk Table Base with Bark Exterior
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Wood
$3,400
Wood and Steel Totem
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These 7-foot-tall hand-carved wooden totems make a serious statement. With a natural patina and unique character, they bring a bold, artistic vibe that works in all kinds of spaces, ...
Steel
Antler Dressing Table Set with Mirror ca. 1840
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antler Dressing Table Set with Mirror ca. 1840 A marvelous antler vanity with mirror and a ring tray. It was made of wood, veneered with horn pieces, deer antlers and a chamois horn...
Antler, Wood
American Country Style Stained Pine Bookshelf
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style stained pine two-tier bookshelf. Antique condition.
Pine
Majolica Strawberries Plate Sarreguemines, Circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica strawberries plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1870. Rare chocolate color. 7 plates available individually.
Ceramic
German Majolica Leaves & Ferns Plate, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
German Majolica Leaves & Ferns Plate, Circa 1890.
Ceramic
20th Century Aegean Tapered Clay Jar with Distinctive Rustic Finish
Located in London, GB
Infuse your space with the timeless allure of the Mediterranean through this Tapered Aegean Clay Storage Jar, a remarkable 20th-century artifact from the Aegean region, celebrated fo...
Clay
Large Majolica Pate Tureen Caugant Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Pate Tureen signed Caugant Circa 1950.
Ceramic
Chinese Diamond Stone Farm Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This large stone basin was carved by hand nearly two centuries ago, sculpted from solid limestone with irregular texture and an asymmetrical diamond shape. A pattern of chiseled groo...
Stone
19th Century Green & Yellow Majolica Oyster Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Colorful French Majolica green and yellow oyster plate with stylized leaves, circa 1890.
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Sun Beds - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace laid-back luxury with this charming pair of Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Sun Beds. These delightful floor chairs epitomize the relaxed elegance of bohemian design, featuring stu...
Cane, Rattan
Wooden & Glass Display Cabinet with Three-Sided Glazing
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden and glass display cabinet offers a beautifully simple, timeworn charm that reflects decades of use and care. Crafted with clean, straight lines and framed in warm, natura...
Glass, Wood
$3,524 / item
Viking Ship Dragon Boat Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique Viking Ship Dragon Boat Chandelier – Wrought Iron Medieval Style Impressive medieval wrought iron Viking Ship Dragon Boat chandelier. This rare masterpiece is made entirely o...
Wrought Iron
$2,100 / set
Pair of Bombe Style Boho Chic Rattan Commodes
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a sleek pair of Bombe style rattan commodes. They are fashioned in the Boho Chic style. They have tooled leather edges and legs.
Rattan
$1,937 / item
Rustic Farmhouse Spool-Leg Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
The table combines classic craftsmanship with practical design for your home. Its warm medium walnut finish highlights the natural wood grain and gently worn edges, giving it a vinta...
Wood
Hand-Forged Cutom Iron "Darke" Chandelier with Ten Lights
Located in Houston, TX
Our exclusive design, this hand-forged, blacksmith-made iron light features ten Edison based sockets. Two sockets on each arm- one inside the ring and one outside. Hand-made round i...
Iron
Solingen Othello Germany 3-Piece Rustic Horn Handle Silver Carving Utensil Set
Located in Queens, NY
3-Piece German Rustic stainless steel and horn carving utensil set comprised of a carving knife, carving fork, and shears, in a green satin-lined box. (stampled, OTHELLO SOLINGEN ROS...
Horn
Vintage American Pottery Pair of Terracotta Vases
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Pottery Pair of Terracotta Vases Late 20th Century A striking pair of large terracotta vases, each with a robust bulbous body rising from a slightly flared foot to a double...
Stoneware
German Faience Oval Platter with Red Flowers Villeroy Boch circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
German Faience Oval Platter with Red Flowers signed Villeroy Boch Circa 1900. Measures: 12.8" by 9 inches.
Ceramic
Vintage American Ten-Point Elk Trophy Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
Capture the rugged beauty of the American West with this striking ten-point elk antler trophy, elegantly mounted on an oak shield backplate and encased in leather, embellished with b...
Antler, Oak
$2,100 / set
Pair of Primitive Wood Benches VDG26 Takisugi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, pair of primitive wood benches. Ebonized wood with Yakisugi, or Shou Sugi Ban technique. Designed by Pablo Romo for AMBIANIC. Mounted in adjustable leveler f...
Wood
Vintage Ceramic Art Pottery Hittite Bottle Ring Wine Decanter Jug Sculpture 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century unglazed brown art pottery decanter jug / bottle / pitcher with conical base, faux stopper, and handcrafted wood grain / tree bark texture. DIMENSIONS 13.5" x 5" x 18....
Ceramic
French Faience Oyster Plate circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French rustic faience oyster plate with flowers and bretonne circa 1920.
Faience
18th Century American Walnut Tavern Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine Tavern Table with a soft overall feel and excellent color. With a plank constructed overhanging top with dowels and bread board ends. The plain apron with one lon...
Walnut
19th Century Majolica Asparagus Plate with Flowers Longchamp
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica asparagus plate with flowers, each plate have differents flowers signed Longchamp, circa 1890.
Ceramic
German Majolica Roses Wire Basket circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
German Majolica Roses Wire Basket circa 1900.
Metal
$2,725Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Carpet Runner Oriental Wool Stair Runner Rug, Vintage Rugs
Located in Wembley, GB
This handwoven wool runner rug was woven by hand in 1950 and features a sophisticated repeat pattern design. Woven on a cream background with accents of red, brown green and beige this piece is sure to uplift any room it is introduced to. Constructed with the finest organic materials including hand-spun wool which has been intricately hand knotted to create an excellent an excellent wool pile. The beautiful colors come from organic vegetable dyeing techniques which have been used for generations. Both the sophisticated tribal style and the traditional construction techniques make this piece the perfect accent rug for any home interior. Handmade carpet runner oriental wool stair runner rug...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
$6,135 / item
Large Mahogany Solid Wood Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from beautiful solid mahogany wood and finish in the warm straw wash finish, this dresser showcases exceptional craftsmanship with multiple-size drawers, providing ample stor...
Wood
Coffer or blanket chest in oak, France ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / coffer / oak / rustic / Mid-century A rustic coffer or blanket chest in black painted wood with original patina. Crafted in France around 1850. This charming and v...
Oak
Rustic Forest Giselle Stag Buck Animal Wood Bookends from Sweden, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair Giselle or stag deer buck animal carved wood bookends in the Rustic style, circa mid to late-20th century, Sweden. Animal is carved against a 'book'. A great set for a library...
Wood
Rustic 19th Century Indian Rocking Chair with Metal Accents and Turned Supports
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic antique Indian rocking chair from the 19th century, with metal accents and nicely distressed appearance. Created in India during the 19th century, this rocking chair charms ...
Metal
$448Sale Price|30% Off
23x40 in Vintage Accent Rug. 100% Wool. Traditional Handmade Turkish Scatter Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this vintage hand-knotted Turkish scatter rug, crafted from 100% wool by skilled artisans. Perfect as a doormat, accent rug, or s...
Wool
Large early 20th century Scandinavian woven basket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large early 20th century woven basket circa 1910. Scandinavian woven pine basket with a softwood frame. Ideal for use as a light use log bin, or for storing those shoes in the cloa...
Pine
$2,350 / set
Set of 4 Primitive Wabi Sabi Wood Stools
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of 4, very old, hand carved stools. Perfect indoor/outdoor addition to a Wabi Sabi decor. 16" tall X 12" wide.
Wood
Vintage French Rustic Wood and Iron Folding Work Table
Located in Houston, TX
Interesting rustic table from France. Practical folding design with large surface area for working or meals. Nice patina.
Iron
Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Birch Slice - 1935
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Birch Slice - 1935 An 4 pointer red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest mounted on a birch slice. The slice features a handpainted ins...
Antler, Wood
Pair of Big Spanish Hand-Forged Iron Wall Sconces, Mid-20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
This elegant pair of Spanish wall sconces dates from the mid-20th century and showcases traditional hand-forged iron craftsmanship. Each sconce features a vertical structure with gra...
Wrought Iron
Indian Carpet Wool and Silk, 20th Century - N° 736
Located in Paris, FR
N° 736, hand knotted carpet in India factory from 20th century. High quality, beautiful graphics and remarkable finesse. Perfect state of preservation. Measures: 185 x 115 cm.
Wool, Silk
Small French Majolica Pitcher Creamer circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Small French Majolica Pitcher Creamer circa 1900.
Ceramic
Spanish Low Coffee Table of Walnut with Wrought Iron Supports
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Spanish low or trestle table of aged walnut from the late 18th century, featuring a rectangular plank top over a frieze of two turned wood supports with wrought ironwork brace...
Metal, Wrought Iron