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Rustic Photography

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
American Vintage Baseball Team Photograph
American Vintage Baseball Team Photograph

American Vintage Baseball Team Photograph

Located in Queens, NY

American Vintage black and white photograph of a baseball team named \"Pastimes\" in a grey mat and wooden frame

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Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Photography

American Vintage Tennis Team Photograph
American Vintage Tennis Team Photograph

American Vintage Tennis Team Photograph

Located in Queens, NY

American Vintage black and white photograph of a 5 person tennis team in matching blazers and athletic uniforms in an off-white mat and wood frame

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Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Photography

American Vintage Football Team Photograph
American Vintage Football Team Photograph

American Vintage Football Team Photograph

Located in Queens, NY

American Vintage black and white photograph of an unknown football team posed on the field in striped padded uniforms in a beige mat and wood frame

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Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Photography

American Vintage Football Team NHS 1922 Photograph
American Vintage Football Team NHS 1922 Photograph

American Vintage Football Team NHS 1922 Photograph

Located in Queens, NY

American Vintage black and white photograph of a 1922 high school football team with waist belts and monogramed sweaters in a grey mat and wood frame

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Photography

American Vintage Rugby Team Photograph, "The First XV"
American Vintage Rugby Team Photograph, "The First XV"

American Vintage Rugby Team Photograph, "The First XV"

Located in Queens, NY

American Vintage black and white photograph of a rugby team photograph in striped uniforms and hats in front of a school facade and \"The First XV\" inscribed on an off-white mat

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Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Photography

Materials

Fir

American Vintage Collegiate Basketball Team 1 Photo
American Vintage Collegiate Basketball Team 1 Photo

American Vintage Collegiate Basketball Team 1 Photo

Located in Queens, NY

American Vintage black and white photograph of a Deerfield collegiate basketball team in a grey textured mat and mahogany frame

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Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Photography

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Mahogany

American Vintage Youth Basketball Team Photo Montage
American Vintage Youth Basketball Team Photo Montage

American Vintage Youth Basketball Team Photo Montage

Located in Queens, NY

American Vintage black and white photograph montage of the Joliet youth basketball starting 5 team in a black and gold frame

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Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Photography

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Gold

American Vintage Collegiate Basketball Team Photo
American Vintage Collegiate Basketball Team Photo

American Vintage Collegiate Basketball Team Photo

Located in Queens, NY

American Vintage black and white photograph of Deerfield collegiate basketball team from 1945 with letter \"D\" inscribed on their sweaters in a textured grey mat and mahogany frame

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Photography

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Mahogany

American Vintage Football Team 3 BHS Photograph
American Vintage Football Team 3 BHS Photograph

American Vintage Football Team 3 BHS Photograph

Located in Queens, NY

American Vintage black and white photograph of the 1925 BHS football team with a mascot monkey on the front row and the two coaches in the back

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Photography

American Vintage Football Team Photograph, Lincoln High
American Vintage Football Team Photograph, Lincoln High

American Vintage Football Team Photograph, Lincoln High

Located in Queens, NY

American Vintage black and white photograph of the 1920 Lincoln High football team in a black frame

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Photography

American Vintage Collegiate Football Team Photograph
American Vintage Collegiate Football Team Photograph

American Vintage Collegiate Football Team Photograph

Located in Queens, NY

American Vintage black and white photograph of an unknown team in school sweaters with letter \"W\" inscribed on it

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Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Photography

Vintage Australian Motorcyle Police Photograph
Vintage Australian Motorcyle Police Photograph

Vintage Australian Motorcyle Police Photograph

Located in Queens, NY

Australian Vintage black and white photograph of a motorcycle police troop in their uniforms with high riding boots designed for riding motorcycles with a grey mat and black frame

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Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Photography

Framed Hawaiian Nature Photography Print Meaai by Photographer Michael Lemes
Framed Hawaiian Nature Photography Print Meaai by Photographer Michael Lemes

Framed Hawaiian Nature Photography Print Meaai by Photographer Michael Lemes

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Experience the enchanting allure of Hawaii's wildlife captured in Michael Lemes' series of original photographic silver prints titled "Mea'ai" featuring Albatross birds featuring th...

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1990s Rustic Photography

Materials

Paper

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Vintage Elizabeth Taylor Signed Photograph

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Located in San Diego, CA

A very rare vintage Elizabeth Taylor signed photograph with Actor Peter Lawford, circa 1952. The photo was taken when Lawford came to visit Taylor on the set of her movie "Ivanhoe" i...

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Rustic photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rustic photography 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 photography created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, blown glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic photography made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Austria 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 photography differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $40 and tops out at $580 while the average work can sell for $210.