French Green Majolica Acanthus Leaves Plate, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica acanthus leaves plates, 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 Green Majolica Acanthus Leaves Plate, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica acanthus leaves plates, circa 1880.
Ceramic
Rustic Wood Round Side Table with Organic Top and Branch Base
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Rustic wood side table with scalloped top and twisted branch base.
Early 20th Century Pair of Wood & Fabric French Footstools
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 20th century / 2 (foot) stools / wood and fabric / Antique A beautifully matched pair of early 20th‑century French footstools, these pieces capture the decorative richness ...
Fabric, Wood
Austrian Majolica Gooseberries Basket, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Austrian majolica gooseberries basket, circa 1920.
Ceramic, Faience
Oak Farmhouse Dining Chairs Set of 6, Carved Peacock Backs, Ronnoco 1978
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking set of six carved oak farmhouse dining chairs designed and manufactured by Ronnoco Corporation in Los Angeles, California, and clearly labeled and dated 1978. These sculptur...
Oak
Pair of rustic Oak Lounge Chairs with hand-woven Rush Seats France, 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of rustic armchairs with solid oak frames and hand-woven rush seats and backs, exemplifying vernacular craftsmanship and functional design. The chairs feature a sturdy, rectil...
Rush, Oak
$3,080Sale Price|34% Off
Antique Carved Stone Lion Fountain Head, Italian, Circa 1650-1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing carved stone lion fountain head with a great expression, Italy, circa 1650-1750. Unique period piece. Weathered. H:26cm W:21cm D:15cm
Limestone
Vintage Chinese Ridged Wine Jar, Early 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This large ceramic jar is a vintage Chinese wine vessel from the early 20th century, originally used for aging wine and spirits made from rice, bar...
Ceramic
Rustic Primitive Bench from Northern Sweden, Made by Hand with Natural Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rustic primitive bench from the early 1800s. Made by hand in solid pine in northern Sweden around 1830. The seat is made from just one board and it has trestle-like legs. Heavy distr...
Pine
Rare Pair of French Majolica Grapes Wall Pockets, Circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Pair of French Majolica grapes wall pockets Circa 1890. possibly Orchies.
Ceramic
Superb Oval Designer Candelabra Antler Mirror
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Superb Oval Designer Candelabra Antler Mirror.
Antler
Six Tall Ladderback Rush Seat Dining Chairs Rustic Primitive
Located in Las Vegas, NV
circa 1960's tall ladder back dining chairs with woven rush seating. Set of 6. Brown stained maple wood frames. Solid chairs with excellent/clean seating area. No cracks, repairs or ...
Rush, Wood
A Belgian Maple Bakery Table / Work Table, C. 1930.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A substantial Belgian bakery table / work surface in solid maple! The rectangular top features a raised gallery edge and rests atop four spacious drawers, providing excellent storage...
Oak
Antique French Leather Travel Trunk Beaumont, with Linen Interior
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique leather travel trunk. The leather is marked with the name Beaumont and the street 93 rue du BAC in Paris. The interior is made in linen fabric with loose baskets that can be ...
Leather
Mid-Century French Large Scale Copper / Cast Iron & Brass Lanterns - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of rustic French three light copper lanterns. The wiring is new. They have three interior lights. The previous owner removed the glass panels, so I can add this featur...
Brass, Copper, Iron
Mid-20th Century Rustic or Western Style Sofa Attributed to A. Brandt Ranch Oak
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage rustic or Western style sofa attributed to A. Brandt Ranch Oak comprised of a medium or honey toned Ranch Oak finished frame & reupholstered in a white vanilla toned nubby linen-like fabric with button detail on the back cushions. This piece has been attributed based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been redone, restored, or refinished. Specifically, the wood is in fabulous vintage condition and only cleaning was done. The fabric was professionally cleaned but there are still some stubborn places on outer corners where you can see a bit of dinginess and just overall can tell it isn’t brand new upholstery. It is priced accordingly. Please see photos and zoom in for details as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950-1960’s. Get ready to sit in incomparable Ranch Oak splendor!!! This wonderful sofa is comprised of a medium or honey toned Ranch Oak finished frame featuring bowtie shaped keyhole designs in both sides, wonderful tapered flat arms, and it has been reupholstered in a lovely white vanilla toned nubby linen-like fabric with button detail on the back cushions. It. Is. BEAUTIFUL!!!! Although this sofa does not bear the A. Brandt Ranch Oak tag, we have seen and sold identical sofas and chairs with the A. Brandt tag, so our attribution is solid. It has an extra high back and semi-attached buttoned back cushions making it very comfortable and will be perfect in your Rustic or western style living room, family room, entertainment area, or basement rec room. This sofa will be incredible in your ranch home, mountain home, dude ranch, cabin, or industrial loft. You simply can’t go wrong with Ranch Oak. A Brandt Company was established in 1900 by German immigrant August Brandt. But it was Paul Brandt, August’s son, who engineered and debuted the Ranch Oak furniture in Fort Worth, Texas in 1938. Paul served as company president for approximately 50 years. The production of the Ranch Oak line continued until the mid-1980s. It was used in ranch homes, mountain homes, dude ranches, and basement rec rooms across the nation. The US government contracted Ranch Oak furnishings for many of their military bases. And it was used by National Park lodges plus roadside motels for its attractive, durable, rustic type of décor. Spectacular style, high quality, and crazy comfort! This Ranch Oak sofa...
Fabric, Oak
Black Forest Fallow Deer Trophy from Salem, Spain, 1979
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Fallow deer Trophy from Salem - Spain 1979 A great abnormal Black Forest fallow deer (Dama dama) trophy from the palace of Salem in South Germany. It was shot in Spain ...
Antler, Wood
Large Rustic French Provincial Wine Harvest Basket
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A large and beautifully weathered handwoven French vineyard wine harvest basket in thick woven wood wicker, rattan reed, and wire. The basket features a broad oval mouth, wrapped rim...
Wire
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz large room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 11' 1" x 15' 5".
Wool
French Faience Plate Quimper circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience plate quimper circa 1950. Breton with flowers.
Faience
Early 20th century adzed food vessel
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century adzed food vessel circa 1900. Here we have a rustic made food vessel, usually made for feeding animals in eastern europe. Hand carved from a solid tree trunk usi...
Pine
Blue and white Pottery Vide poche, 19th century, Italy
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Charming antique Italian ceramic trinket dish dating from the 19th century. This handcrafted piece features a hand-painted decoration in shades of blue on a light background, with st...
Pottery
$6,440 / item
Custom Round Walnut Table with Shelf by Dos Gallos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom walnut wood table with shelf. Can be made in any size and finish. As shown in walnut in Walnut #1 and heavy distress. Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gallos Studio. CUSTOM PRICES A...
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Chinese Woven Reed Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A mid-20th century Chinese woven reed basket with a rolled banded top wrapped in flat reeds.
Reed
19th century Swedish woven pine dome top trunk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 19th Century Scandinavian woven pine dome top trunk circa 1890. Traditional hand made Swedish dome top chest, made from weaving strips of pine, held in place by a pine frame. ...
Pine
$557Sale Price|53% Off
Antique Spanish Glazed Terracotta Bowl, Rustic Style, Circa 1750-1850
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered piece of pottery from the South of Spain. Amazing blue decoration Spain circa 1750-1850 Good but weathered condition
Terracotta
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Persian Mahal Rug with Rustic English Country Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75979 vintage Persian Mahal rug with Rustic English Country style. Boasting a floral bounty in a range of warm hues, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Mahal rug is a delightful ...
Wool
Rustic hand crafted wooden stool, France ca. 1880
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1880 / stool / wood / rustic / mid-century / French provance A rustic wooden bench with brown paint and a beautiful patina due to age. This French bench has nice details a...
Wood
Earthenware Seafood Lobster Plate by J. Caldas Da Rainha, 1930
Located in Verviers, BE
Portugese Caldas da Rainha Palissy lobster wall plaque, circa 1930. Decorated with mussels, shells and seaweed. Has no structural issues and is...
Earthenware
Pair Old Hickory Furniture Upholstered Big Ranch Chairs.
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair Old Hickory Furniture Upholstered Big Ranch Chairs. Wonderfully wide and deep, Big Ranch Chairs are aptly named. Giant, inviting and comfortable pair of matching log chairs. ...
Upholstery, Hickory
Rustic Blue Blanket Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique rustic style blanket chest painted in a rich Giverny blue, popular in early 20th Century interiors and named after the village in Northern France where Claude Monet lived....
Wood, Paint
Antique Wabisabi Work Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
If wabisabi is your decor style, this table feel right at home. A great antique decor accent piece with nice details like the x base stretcher, paint remnants and funky rusted draw...
Wood
18th Century French Provincial Stripped Oak Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Rustic French Neoclassical Bookcase was meticulously hand-crafted from select, old growth French white oak to literally last for centuries! The elegant arched crown ext...
Brass
Yellow Glass Candle Holder, Rustic Style, Spain, 12.5" Height, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Yellow glass candle holder, circa 1960. By Unknown manufacturer. Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials...
Glass
$3,081 / item
Rustic Farmhouse Trestle Wood Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
The table shows off the charm of Old-World craftsmanship with its sculpted shape and weathered finish. The thick top has smooth edges and a worn surface that brings out the grain of ...
Wood
English 19th Century Hand-chiseled Stone Basin
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A substantial, antique English sandstone water trough, featuring wonderful texture from the hand-chiseled carving as well the developed patina from a life outdoors. The circular, alt...
Sandstone
Vintage 19th Century Swedish Pine Demilune Console Table
Located in Memphis, TN
A Swedish demilune table, likely late 19th to early 20th century, defined by its restrained form and quiet, utilitarian character. Crafted in solid wood, the piece retains a warm, ti...
Pine
1950s Moroccan Camel Stool Red Leather
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Moroccan camel stool with original vintage red leather cushion. Faded embossed graphics, some vintage stains adding character to the stool. No label...
Brass
$2,214 / set
Pair of Oak Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic-style nightstand with an oak parquetry top that is mirrored on the two shelves below. It has one frieze drawer with a mirrored herringbone pattern and Fine Verde Bronze hand...
Wood
Pillowcase Made from an Early ‘0th C. Anatolian Rustic Block Printed Panel
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning reccommended.
Cotton
Majolica Chesnut Leaf Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica chesnut leaf & bogue plate Sarreguemines, circa 1890.
Ceramic
19th Century English Majolica Leaves and White Flowers Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century English Majolica Leaves and White Flowers Plate.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Rustic French Oak Cabinet, Circa 1960s
Located in San Antonio, TX
Mid-century rustic oak cabinet, France, circa 1960s. This French vintage cabinet features storage on top and storage on the bottom and comes with keys. One key opens top right side a...
Oak
Massive Moose Taxidermy Mount
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This is a large and majestic moose shoulder taxidermy mount. It is posed with the head in an upright position looking straight forward out into the room...
Other
$2,931 / item
Marble Top Coffee Table with Barley Twist Base
Located in Westwood, NJ
This table brings together traditional European design and timeless materials for a statement of elegance and strength. Its White Banswara marble top provides a smooth, luminous surf...
Marble
Antique Indian Rustic Wooden Ox Cart with Metal Accents Made into a Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian wooden ox cart with metal accents from the 19th century, made into a coffee table. This intriguing coffee table, repurposed from a 19th-century wooden ox cart, captures our imagination with its blend of rustic charm and unique design. The table showcases a rectangular wooden top, rich in history and character, accentuated by a series of metal braces that not only reinforce its structure but also add a touch of industrial flair. The sides present square motifs, each pierced in the center, creating a captivating pattern that draws the eye. The front of the table is particularly eye-catching, featuring ornate scrolls and hooks that lend a whimsical touch to the piece. Raised on curving legs, the table stands with a sense of grace and solidity, making it a perfect centerpiece for any living room or family room. The weathered appearance of the wood, combined with the contrasting metal accents, evokes a sense of nostalgia and adventure, reminiscent of the bustling markets and vibrant cultures where such ox carts were once a common sight. This Indian wooden ox cart coffee table...
Metal
Zabihi Collection Light Blue Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Persian Malayer throw rug in green, brown, and blue Details rug no. 31556 size 2' 6" x 3' 9" (76 x 114 cm)
Wool
Antique Teak Coffee Table
Located in Jacksonville Beach, FL
Antique Teak Coffee Table A modern and elegant coffee table is forged from ancient timbers. Rich grains have formed over the years bringing ...
Teak
$3,177 / item
Long Narrow Console Table with Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Console Table with Drawers combines elegant simplicity with practical design, making it an ideal piece for entryways, dining rooms, or hallways. Hand-painted in a soft Ivory Country ...
Wood
Linen Slipcover Lounge Chair, Made in Belgium
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This slipcover lounge chair is made by a Belgian atelier that reflects three generations of craftsmanship and a deep-rooted tradition of furniture making. Designed and produced in th...
Linen, Wood
French Faux Bamboo Mirror with Turned Finials, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French faux bamboo mirror from circa 1900, featuring a warm golden-toned wood frame accented by stylized turned finials extending from each corner. Compact in scale yet full of cha...
Faux Bamboo, Mirror
Antique Folding Wooden Artist’s Easel, France, Circa 1900
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
A handsome antique folding artist’s easel in solid beech wood, likely dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The piece has a wonderfully warm, dark patina and an elegant, sle...
Beech
$5,111 / item
Rustic Faded Oak Hunt Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Hunt table combines rustic charm with practical design, inspired by the dual-purpose furniture found in old English estates and the American South. Made from solid wood with a we...
Wood
Basque Oak Storage Cabinet, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This 17th-century oak cabinet originates from the Spanish or French Pyrenees. The style is often referred to as a “Basque storage cabinet” or a similar regional, traditional piece. T...
Wrought Iron
Antique Rustic Pine Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An antique rustic pine table. Appropriate size to be used as a small work table, island or even desk. Lightwood distressed finish showing natural wear and blemishes throughout. Turne...
Pine
Spanish table, 18th century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This Spanish table, crafted from solid oak, dates from the 18th century and is a particularly fine example of historical craftsmanship. The tabletop displays an exceptionally rich pa...
Oak
Antique Japanese large solid Keyaki Zelkova dough board, wall decor, wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique wooden dough board made of thick, solid Keyaki zelkova boards. circa 1900s - 40s. The kneading surface is made out of quality single solid Keyaki zelkova board, naturally cra...
Wood, Hardwood
17th Century Sawankhalok ceramic Shipwreck Jar, Thailand
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a Sawankhalok ceramic jar, sourced from a Shipwreck off the Coast of the Indonesian Island of Batam. Batam was one of the most substantial and influential port...
Ceramic
Italian Cast Iron Garden Urn with Original Patina, Early 20th Century
Located in Palermo, PA
A pair of Italian cast iron urns with a beautiful weathered patina. Originally painted white, traces of the old paint remain, blending with areas of natural rust that give the urns a...
Iron
French Majolica Asparagus & Artichoke Plate Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica asparagus & artichoke plate Salins, circa 1890.
Ceramic