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Rustic Wall Decorations

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
19th Century French Green Majolica Oyster Plate
19th Century French Green Majolica Oyster Plate

19th Century French Green Majolica Oyster Plate

Located in Austin, TX

Colorful French Majolica green oyster plate with stylized leaves, circa 1890. Very rare color.

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1890s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

19th Century French Majolica Flowers Plate
19th Century French Majolica Flowers Plate

19th Century French Majolica Flowers Plate

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French Majolica flowers plate.

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1890s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

19th French Majolica Palissy Fish Wall Platter
19th French Majolica Palissy Fish Wall Platter

19th French Majolica Palissy Fish Wall Platter

Located in Austin, TX

19th French Majolica Palissy Fish Wall Platter Decorated with a fish , ferns , lizard,shells and crawfish. 12.2 by 8.2 inches.

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1890s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Antique Japanese large solid Keyaki Zelkova dough board, wall decor, wabi sabi
Antique Japanese large solid Keyaki Zelkova dough board, wall decor, wabi sabi

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Rustic Wall Decorations

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Wood, Hardwood

Oversize 19th Century Majolica Palissy Wall Snake Platter
Oversize 19th Century Majolica Palissy Wall Snake Platter

Oversize 19th Century Majolica Palissy Wall Snake Platter

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Oversize French Majolica Palissy platter with a large snake , roses , 2 lizards , bugs , leaves and crawfish. Unique piece. Diameter / 21 inches , Depth / 4.5 inches.

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1880s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

French Majolica Flowers Plate Circa 1890
French Majolica Flowers Plate Circa 1890

French Majolica Flowers Plate Circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica Flowers Plate Circa 1890. Decorated with pink & purple flowers.

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1890s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Pink Flowers Salins, circa 1890
French Majolica Pink Flowers Salins, circa 1890

French Majolica Pink Flowers Salins, circa 1890

By Salins

Located in Austin, TX

Lovely French Majolica plate pink flowers on a blue basket weave, circa 1880 attributed to Salins. Very rare color.

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1890s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Three Mid 20th Century Outdoor Wall Fountains, circa 1950
Set of Three Mid 20th Century Outdoor Wall Fountains, circa 1950

Set of Three Mid 20th Century Outdoor Wall Fountains, circa 1950

Located in Barcelona, ES

Enhance your outdoor space with this exquisite set of three mid-20th century wall fountains, crafted circa 1950 by an unknown manufacturer in France. Made of durable concrete, these fountains showcase an incredible patina that adds timeless charm and character to any garden or courtyard. Each fountain is in its original condition, exhibiting wear consistent with age and use, which preserves their historical authenticity and rustic appeal. Please note that the faucets (el grifo) are not included, allowing you the freedom to customize them to your preference. Perfect for collectors of vintage garden decor, enthusiasts of mid-century design, or anyone looking to introduce a touch of historical elegance to their outdoor areas, these wall fountains are both functional and decorative. Celebrate the beauty and craftsmanship of the 1950s with this unique set of outdoor wall fountains...

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1950s Spanish Vintage Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Concrete

Large 19th Century Majolica Lemons Wall Platter
Large 19th Century Majolica Lemons Wall Platter

Large 19th Century Majolica Lemons Wall Platter

Located in Austin, TX

Large 19th Century Majolica Lemons Wall Platter from the South of France. Diameter / 13.3 inches.  

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1890s Finnish Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Large French Majolica Bulldog Wall Platter Circa 1890
Large French Majolica Bulldog Wall Platter Circa 1890

Large French Majolica Bulldog Wall Platter Circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

Large French Majolica Bulldog Wall Platter Circa 1890. Diameter / 11.3 inches.

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1890s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Pair of Antique Original Horse Etchings, circa 1700, Framed Equestrian Prints
Pair of Antique Original Horse Etchings, circa 1700, Framed Equestrian Prints

Pair of Antique Original Horse Etchings, circa 1700, Framed Equestrian Prints

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

A striking framed set of two original antique horse etchings by Georg Philipp Rugendas the Elder (1666 to 1742). The artist was known for his equestrian compositions and documented b...

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18th Century German Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

French Majolica Moon Wall Plate, circa 1880
French Majolica Moon Wall Plate, circa 1880

French Majolica Moon Wall Plate, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

Unusual French yellow Majolica moon plate with owl, star ,bat and bird, circa 1880.  

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1880s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Hand Forged Iron Harpoon with Wooden Handle
19th Century Hand Forged Iron Harpoon with Wooden Handle

19th Century Hand Forged Iron Harpoon with Wooden Handle

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautiful antique wooden & iron hand made harpoon. This would be ideal for an installation on a wall on a custom wall mount. We could have a mount made for an additional cost. ...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Majolica Pigeon Wall Pocket
19th Century French Majolica Pigeon Wall Pocket

19th Century French Majolica Pigeon Wall Pocket

Located in Austin, TX

Large 19th century French Majolica Pigeon wall pocket. The pigeon have a pink ribbon and carry a white card.  

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1890s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

German Majolica Leaves & Ferns Plate, Circa 1890
German Majolica Leaves & Ferns Plate, Circa 1890

German Majolica Leaves & Ferns Plate, Circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

German Majolica Leaves & Ferns Plate, Circa 1890.

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1890s German Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

Large Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Baroque Stag Head with 10 Point Trophy
Large Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Baroque Stag Head with 10 Point Trophy

Large Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Baroque Stag Head with 10 Point Trophy

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Baroque stag head with 10 Point Trophy A large antique Black Forest baroque stag head. Carved in typical abstract style of the early 18th century. It is mounted on a wooden carved and painted plaque with emblem and foliages and features a large real stag antler trophy. The head still has its original polycrome painted finish witch is partly restored. The left side of the plaque has been replaced. A great individual piece which enhances every wall decoration. A special way to present hunting trophies is to attach them to carved animal heads. This tradition exists since the Middle Ages. Even after intensive investigations, it is not yet possible to explain exactly how this happened. The carved heads are often colored and mounted on cartouches that are also carved and painted. They follow a naturalistic representation and one could think that in this way they are symbolically brought back from the abstraction of dead antlers into liveliness. Famous artists to be named are Madl in Ichenhausen, Germany and Heissl in Ebensee, Austria. Around 1900, the antler collection...

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Early 18th Century German Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Antler

German Majolica Stork Plate, circa 1900
German Majolica Stork Plate, circa 1900

German Majolica Stork Plate, circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

German Majolica stork plate with reeds and trees. circa 1900.

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Early 1900s German Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Green Majolica Leaf Plate
Mid-Century Green Majolica Leaf Plate

Mid-Century Green Majolica Leaf Plate

Located in Austin, TX

Mid-Century Green Majolica Leaf Plate.

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1950s French Vintage Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

Pair large carved Portuguese oak wall panels, ca. 1850
Pair large carved Portuguese oak wall panels, ca. 1850

Pair large carved Portuguese oak wall panels, ca. 1850

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Portugal / 1850 / 2 wall panels / oak / Rustic / Mid-century Two large beautiful hand carved Portuguese decorative wall panels from an altarpiece with nice patina. Crafted of solid ...

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Mid-19th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

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Oak

19th Century English Majolica Leaves Plate
19th Century English Majolica Leaves Plate

19th Century English Majolica Leaves Plate

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century English Majolica Leaves Plate. Chips on the back.

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1890s English Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Very Beautiful Silk Verneh Soumak Embroidered Flat Rug
Very Beautiful Silk Verneh Soumak Embroidered Flat Rug

Very Beautiful Silk Verneh Soumak Embroidered Flat Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pretty verneh silk Kilim with a geometrical stylized design and beautiful colors with red, pink and beige, entirely hand embroidered with soumak method with silk on cotton foundation...

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Late 20th Century Azerbaijani Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Wall-Mounted Wooden Showcase Cabinet with Glass Doors
Wall-Mounted Wooden Showcase Cabinet with Glass Doors

Wall-Mounted Wooden Showcase Cabinet with Glass Doors

Located in High Point, NC

A sculptural wall-mounted showcase cabinet defined by its stepped architectural cresting, softened edges, and deep charcoal-washed patina. Designed to hang on the wall, the piece bri...

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Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Brass

Antique Early 19th Century Rustic Hand Made Wooden Broom
Antique Early 19th Century Rustic Hand Made Wooden Broom

Antique Early 19th Century Rustic Hand Made Wooden Broom

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautiful and rare antique rustic, farmhouse, or country wooden hand made broom. The broom is made from twigs and would make a gorgeous addition to your country house, Hampton's ho...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Wood

French Green Majolica Acanthus Leaves Plate, circa 1880
French Green Majolica Acanthus Leaves Plate, circa 1880

French Green Majolica Acanthus Leaves Plate, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

French Green Majolica Acanthus Leaves Plate, circa 1880.

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1880s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Original River Landscape Oil Painting: Framed Countryside Art
Antique Original River Landscape Oil Painting: Framed Countryside Art

Antique Original River Landscape Oil Painting: Framed Countryside Art

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

An antique original oil painting of a river landscape, dating from around 1925. The painting shows trees and clouds reflected in the water, with a sandy path through green grass. The...

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20th Century German Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Paint

Large German Majolica Leaves & Flowers Plate Circa 1900
Large German Majolica Leaves & Flowers Plate Circa 1900

Large German Majolica Leaves & Flowers Plate Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

Large German Majolica Leaves & Flowers Plate Circa 1900. 9 inches diameter.

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1890s German Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

Late 17th Century Franco-Flemish Rustic Tapestry
Late 17th Century Franco-Flemish Rustic Tapestry

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 Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool, Silk

Set of Three Early 20th Century Terracotta Wall Sculptures
Set of Three Early 20th Century Terracotta Wall Sculptures

Set of Three Early 20th Century Terracotta Wall Sculptures

Located in Barcelona, ES

Enhance your collection with this exquisite set of three early 20th century terracotta wall sculptures, manufactured in Spain circa 1940. These captivating pieces, in their original ...

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1940s Spanish Vintage Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Wooden and Iron Pitchfork Garden Tool
Early 20th Century Wooden and Iron Pitchfork Garden Tool

Early 20th Century Wooden and Iron Pitchfork Garden Tool

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautiful antique wooden & iron hand made pitchfork garden tool. This would be ideal for an installation on a large wall on custom wall mounts. It would add charm and character to ...

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Iron

19th Century Green & Yellow Majolica Oyster Plate
19th Century Green & Yellow Majolica Oyster Plate

19th Century Green & Yellow Majolica Oyster Plate

Located in Austin, TX

Colorful French Majolica green and yellow oyster plate with stylized leaves, circa 1890.

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1890s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Gathering Basket
Early 20th Century Gathering Basket

Early 20th Century Gathering Basket

Located in Chicago, IL

Early 20th century oak splint gathering basket with a large wood handle and plenty of room for holding berries, vegetables, or any myriad of floral. Today it's perfect for hanging on...

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Early 20th Century Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Oak

Rustic wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rustic wall decorations 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 wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic wall decorations made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall decorations, popular names associated with this style include Henriot Quimper, Sarreguemines, Wasmuel Majolica, and Onnaing. 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 wall decorations differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $25 and tops out at $97,495 while the average work can sell for $390.