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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
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

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Mounted Diamond Back Rattlesnake Skin
Mounted Diamond Back Rattlesnake Skin

Mounted Diamond Back Rattlesnake Skin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rattlesnake skin (likely a Diamondback, based on its pattern) mounted via brass studs to a painted blue plank, circa 1950s. The metal brackets, which house the wire, show natural rus...

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1970s American Vintage Rustic Wall Decorations

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Animal Skin, Wood

Small German Majolica Apples Plate Circa 1900
Small German Majolica Apples Plate Circa 1900

Small German Majolica Apples Plate Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

Small German Majolica Apples Plate Circa 1900.

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Early 1900s German Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

Large French Platter Rooster Choisy le Roi, circa 1840
Large French Platter Rooster Choisy le Roi, circa 1840

Large French Platter Rooster Choisy le Roi, circa 1840

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Early French polychrome platter with roosters signed Choisy le roi, circa 1840. The platter edge area is decorated with grapes and flowers.  

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1840s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Faience

Majolica Head Pig Plate Orchies, circa 1900
Majolica Head Pig Plate Orchies, circa 1900

Majolica Head Pig Plate Orchies, circa 1900

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

Unusual French Majolica plate with a pig head made by Orchies (North of France), circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century American Freighter Seascape Painting in Gilt Frame
20th Century American Freighter Seascape Painting in Gilt Frame

20th Century American Freighter Seascape Painting in Gilt Frame

Located in Queens, NY

American (20th Cent) gilt framed oil seascape painting of black steam freighter

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20th Century American Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Paint

Rustic Moose Antler Wall Plaque, Oak Leaf Design, Late 19th Century
Rustic Moose Antler Wall Plaque, Oak Leaf Design, Late 19th Century

Rustic Moose Antler Wall Plaque, Oak Leaf Design, Late 19th Century

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic decorative game trophy / wall plaque featuring two moose antlers mounted in a dark brown leather block with decorative brass nails and rope wrap, mounted on an oak leaf-shaped...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Antler

Antique Hand-Hammered Copper Vessel with Brass Chain, 19th Century
Antique Hand-Hammered Copper Vessel with Brass Chain, 19th Century

Antique Hand-Hammered Copper Vessel with Brass Chain, 19th Century

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, hand-hammered antique hanging copper vessel—resembling 19th-century Middle Eastern, Persian, or European utility containers—features an urn-shaped body with an original fitted lid and an attached heavy iron or brass suspension chain. Such vessels were traditionally forged for carrying or storing precious liquids like water or lamp oil, often designed to be hung from a tent pole, wall bracket, or hearth beam.The piece displays a weathered metallic patina with visible hand-beaten marks, typical of primitive or folk-art metalwork from the 1800s Antique French hanging pot...

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19th Century French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

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Copper, Brass

Large Rustic Ceramic Wall Hung Platter by Osvald Osmundsen, Norway 1970s
Large Rustic Ceramic Wall Hung Platter by Osvald Osmundsen, Norway 1970s

Large Rustic Ceramic Wall Hung Platter by Osvald Osmundsen, Norway 1970s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Rustic earthy colored tones ceramic platter (prepared for wall-mounting), made by Norwegian ceramist Osvald Osmundsen in the 1970s. Ondulated shapes, reminiscent of the yin-yang symb...

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Late 20th Century Norwegian Rustic Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

German Majolica Flowers & Leaves Plate Zell circa 1900
German Majolica Flowers & Leaves Plate Zell circa 1900

German Majolica Flowers & Leaves Plate Zell circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

German Majolica Flowers & Leaves Plate Zell circa 1900.

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Early 1900s German 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.

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1890s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Belgian Kitchen Shelf
Early 20th Century Belgian Kitchen Shelf

Early 20th Century Belgian Kitchen Shelf

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th-century oak shelf is all about honest, hardworking design with a rustic edge. The thick, unfinished wood shelf has a gorgeous, lived-in patina that only comes from de...

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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Iron

Large Baroque Carved Roe Deer Head, 19th Century
Large Baroque Carved Roe Deer Head, 19th Century

Large Baroque Carved Roe Deer Head, 19th Century

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Baoque Carved Roe Deer Head, 19th Century A large antique wooden carved Black Forest roe deer head handcarved in Baroque style and fitted with a real 6 pointer antler trophy. ...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Antler, Wood

Large German Majolica Leaf Plate, Circa 1900
Large German Majolica Leaf Plate, Circa 1900

Large German Majolica Leaf Plate, Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

Large German Majolica Leaf Plate, Circa 1900. 9 inches diameter.

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Early 1900s German Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

Majolica Strawberries Plate Sarreguemines, Circa 1870
Majolica Strawberries Plate Sarreguemines, Circa 1870

Majolica Strawberries Plate Sarreguemines, Circa 1870

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Majolica strawberries plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1870. Rare chocolate color. 7 plates available individually.

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1870s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

Hanging Doorway Entry Shoppe Bell with Horse
Hanging Doorway Entry Shoppe Bell with Horse

Hanging Doorway Entry Shoppe Bell with Horse

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful wrought iron bell used as a notification someone has entered or moved a door - could be used at home, in a shop or in a barn. or as a dec...

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19th Century Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Carved Wooden Decorative Panel – Primitive Toraja Style, Faded Model, M Size
Carved Wooden Decorative Panel – Primitive Toraja Style, Faded Model, M Size

Carved Wooden Decorative Panel – Primitive Toraja Style, Faded Model, M Size

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This primitive Toraja carved wooden panel, faded model in M size, is an authentic decorative piece inspired by traditional houses in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Originally brightly co...

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20th Century Indonesian Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Hardwood

French Majolica Plate Onnaing, Circa 1890
French Majolica Plate Onnaing, Circa 1890

French Majolica Plate Onnaing, Circa 1890

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica plate Onnaing Circa 1890. flowers and blackberries.

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1890s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Strawberries Plate Choisy Le Roi
19th Century Majolica Strawberries Plate Choisy Le Roi

19th Century Majolica Strawberries Plate Choisy Le Roi

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Majolica Strawberries Plate signed Choisy Le Roi. Made for Higgins & Setter New York. The Higgins & Seiter Company of New York City began selling decorations for the tab...

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1880s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Original Seascape Oil Painting, Signed Coastal Art
Vintage Original Seascape Oil Painting, Signed Coastal Art

Vintage Original Seascape Oil Painting, Signed Coastal Art

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

The warm gold frame adds a classic touch and makes the cooler blue tones of the sea and sky stand out beautifully. The painting is signed in the lower corner. This one-of-a-kind vin...

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Early 20th Century Danish Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Antique Original Landscape Cottage Oil Painting: Framed Nature Art
Antique Original Landscape Cottage Oil Painting: Framed Nature Art

Antique Original Landscape Cottage Oil Painting: Framed Nature Art

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

Original antique oil painting created in 1923, shows a landscape with a sandy path leading through golden fields toward a windmill and cottages in the distance. The vibrant, yet calm natural color tones create a balanced and warm atmosphere. The painting was later framed in the late 20th century in a frame with a gold outer edge and inner detailing. A warm and timeless antique painting that adds character to a bedroom, hallway, or kitchen. Signed and dated by the artist in the lower left corner. Period: 20th century, 1923 Material: oil on panel Frame: wooden frame from the late 20th century with gold outer edge and detail lining. Colours: green, yellow, beige, white, brown, gold Country of Origin: Germany Signed: yes, signed and dated by the artist at the left bottom Style: European Rustic, antique Condition: good, in original condition. Wear is consistent with age and use. The painting is ready to hang. Size with frame in inches: Height: 12 in Width: 16.5 in Depth: 1 in Size with frame in cm: Height: 30 cm Width: 42 cm Depth: 3 cm Like this piece? See similar paintings in my shop. Key details: Antique windmill painting...

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20th Century German Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Paint

Early 20th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of Horses and Riders
Early 20th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of Horses and Riders

Early 20th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of Horses and Riders

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 20th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of Horses and Riders Early 20th-century original oil on canvas painting depicting a dynamic scene of horses and riders. Over seven horses do...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

19th Century German Majolica Begonia Plate
19th Century German Majolica Begonia Plate

19th Century German Majolica Begonia Plate

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century German Majolica Begonia Plate

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1890s German Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Majolica Faience Asparagus & Turnip Wall Platter Circa 1900
Majolica Faience Asparagus & Turnip Wall Platter Circa 1900

Majolica Faience Asparagus & Turnip Wall Platter Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica Faience Asparagus & Turnip Wall Platter Circa 1900. Rustic faience , small chips as shown on the pictures.  

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Early 1900s Finnish Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Early 20th Century Wood and Canvas Painted Produce Sign
Early 20th Century Wood and Canvas Painted Produce Sign

Early 20th Century Wood and Canvas Painted Produce Sign

Located in Troy, MI

Wooden produce sign found in England, circa 1920s. Wood foundation is covered in strips of canvas which have been hand painted by unknown artist.

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Early 20th Century English Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Early 20th Century Wooden and Iron Garden Tools, Set of Three
Early 20th Century Wooden and Iron Garden Tools, Set of Three

Early 20th Century Wooden and Iron Garden Tools, Set of Three

Located in Elkhart, IN

A wonderfully sculptural set of three late 19th century wooden & iron garden tools, each hand-hewn with beautifully weathered surfaces that only generations of use can create. Their ...

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Iron

Small 19th Century English Majolica Grapes & Strawberries Plate
Small 19th Century English Majolica Grapes & Strawberries Plate

Small 19th Century English Majolica Grapes & Strawberries Plate

Located in Austin, TX

Small 19th Century English Majolica Grapes & Strawberries Plate. 6.8 inches diameter.

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1880s English Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century French Vintage Oil Painting of Rustic Homestead, Framed
20th Century French Vintage Oil Painting of Rustic Homestead, Framed

20th Century French Vintage Oil Painting of Rustic Homestead, Framed

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This French vintage 20th century oil on board painting illustrates a modest homestead in a rustic, country landscape. Impasto technique to build up the paint adds organic texture to ...

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20th Century French Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Paint, Wood

Great Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque 1935
Great Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque 1935

Great Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque 1935

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A large antique deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque with brown finish. The trophy was shot in 1935. Good condition with hand painted inscription on the plaque...

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Early 20th Century German Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Antler, Wood

19th Century Majolica Palissy Fishs Wall Platter by Victor Barbizet
19th Century Majolica Palissy Fishs Wall Platter by Victor Barbizet

19th Century Majolica Palissy Fishs Wall Platter by Victor Barbizet

By Victor Barbizet

Located in Austin, TX

Palissy fishs wall platter on a brown background with fishs, moth, lizard, shells. The School of Paris is composed by makers as Victor Barbizet, Francois Maurice, Thomas Sergent, Ge...

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1880s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

French Faience Octogonal Plate Fleur-De-Lis Circa 1900
French Faience Octogonal Plate Fleur-De-Lis Circa 1900

French Faience Octogonal Plate Fleur-De-Lis Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

French Faience Octogonal Plate Fleur-De-Lis Circa 1900. coat of arms on the center "Pau" city in South of France.

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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Faience

Antique Wooden Grain Shovel, Rustic Wall Art, USA, Late 19th Century
Antique Wooden Grain Shovel, Rustic Wall Art, USA, Late 19th Century

Antique Wooden Grain Shovel, Rustic Wall Art, USA, Late 19th Century

Located in Elkhart, IN

A wonderfully sculptural late 19th century wooden grain shovel, hand-hewn with a beautifully weathered surface that only generations of use can create. Its honest imperfections, silh...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Wood

Continental Rustic wall plaque of a Elk skull with Red insignia
Continental Rustic wall plaque of a Elk skull with Red insignia

Continental Rustic wall plaque of a Elk skull with Red insignia

Located in Queens, NY

Continental Rustic Elk skull with Red insignia and dated 1892 mounted on a scroll design shaped wall plaque with a crown pediment Damages to antlers,plaque still in good condition

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Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Mid-Century Majolica Sunflower Plate
Mid-Century Majolica Sunflower Plate

Mid-Century Majolica Sunflower Plate

Located in Austin, TX

Mid-Century Majolica Sunflower Plate.

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1950s French Vintage Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Marigold Lattice Window Panel, Early 20th Century
Antique Chinese Marigold Lattice Window Panel, Early 20th Century

Antique Chinese Marigold Lattice Window Panel, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This antique lattice window panel from the early 20th century likely originated in a northern Chinese home with neutral and balanced interiors. Both functional and decorative, lattic...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Elm

Small French Majolica Flower Dish Circa 1900
Small French Majolica Flower Dish Circa 1900

Small French Majolica Flower Dish Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica dish reticulated leaf, Circa 1890.

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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Grapes Plate Choisy Le Roi
19th Century Majolica Grapes Plate Choisy Le Roi

19th Century Majolica Grapes Plate Choisy Le Roi

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

19th century Majolica Grapes plate signed Choisy Le Roi. Made for Higgins & Setter New York. The Higgins & Seiter Company of New York City began selling decorations for the table, in...

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1880s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

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.