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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
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 beautiful set of three antique wooden & iron hand made garden tools. These would be ideal for an installation on a large wall on custom wall mounts. They would add charm and charac...

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Iron

Framed German Shepard Print c.1940-1950
Framed German Shepard Print c.1940-1950

Framed German Shepard Print c.1940-1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

German Shepard print on board. Original wood frame.

Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Wood

Vintage German Coat of Arms Heraldry Pewter Wall Plate
Vintage German Coat of Arms Heraldry Pewter Wall Plate

Vintage German Coat of Arms Heraldry Pewter Wall Plate

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautiful pewter wall plate featuring a heraldic coat of arms with a knight Germany, Mid-20th Century Measures: 9"W x 1"D x 9"H. Good original vintage condition.

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Mid-20th Century German Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Pewter

French Majolica Bird & Flower Plate, Circa 1890
French Majolica Bird & Flower Plate, Circa 1890

French Majolica Bird & Flower Plate, Circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica bird & flower plate, Circa 1890.

Category

1890s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

American Freighter Seascape Painting
American Freighter Seascape Painting

American Freighter Seascape Painting

Located in Queens, NY

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

Category

20th Century American Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Paint

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.

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Wild Boar Tusk Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1970s
Large Vintage Wild Boar Tusk Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1970s

Large Vintage Wild Boar Tusk Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1970s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Vintage wild boar tusk trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1970s A large vintage Black Forest wild boar (Sus scrofa) teeth trophy on wooden ...

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Late 20th Century German Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Antler, Wood

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.  

Category

Early 1900s Finnish Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Horseshoe Wall Hook
Horseshoe Wall Hook

Horseshoe Wall Hook

Located in New York, NY

A substantial steel horseshoe wall hook, circa early to mid-20th century., USA. A great piece for a barn, kitchen, foyer, mud room, residential or comme...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Roe Deer Trophies on Turned Plaques Germany ca. 1900s
Set of Six Roe Deer Trophies on Turned Plaques Germany ca. 1900s

Set of Six Roe Deer Trophies on Turned Plaques Germany ca. 1900s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Set of Six Roe Deer Trophies on Turned Plaques Germany ca. 1900s A set of six antique Black Forest roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies mounted on turned wooden plaques. The trop...

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Early 20th Century German Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Antler, Wood

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 Salins.

Category

1890s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Strawberries Platter with Dog Holding a Basket
19th Century Majolica Strawberries Platter with Dog Holding a Basket

19th Century Majolica Strawberries Platter with Dog Holding a Basket

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

Unusual French Majolica strawberry server with cream and sugar spaces, circa 1890, attributed to Onnaing. Sophistiqued leaves border, the center is decorated with strawberries and a ...

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1890s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Grapes Plate Salins, Circa 1890
French Majolica Grapes Plate Salins, Circa 1890

French Majolica Grapes Plate Salins, Circa 1890

By Salins

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica grapes plate Salins on a light pink background (East of France), circa 1890.

Category

1890s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage French Patinated Metal Wall Decoration
Vintage French Patinated Metal Wall Decoration

Vintage French Patinated Metal Wall Decoration

Located in High Point, NC

This wall mounted metal circle holds a pose resembling a clock face, its striking patina proving that it has certainly presided over the passage of time. Made in France circa 1900, t...

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Metal

French Vintage Framed Painting of a Homestead
French Vintage Framed Painting of a Homestead

French Vintage Framed Painting of a Homestead

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

Vintage American Ten-Point Elk Trophy Mount
Vintage American Ten-Point Elk Trophy Mount

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...

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20th Century American Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Antler, Oak

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

French Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1880
French Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1880

French Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica leaves plate, circa 1880.

Category

1880s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

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 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...

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Wood

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.

Category

1890s German Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Wooden Ox Yoke – Hand-Carved Farm Wall Sculpture
Antique Wooden Ox Yoke – Hand-Carved Farm Wall Sculpture

Antique Wooden Ox Yoke – Hand-Carved Farm Wall Sculpture

Located in Elkhart, IN

A rustic antique wooden ox yoke originally used as a working farm implement. Hand-carved from solid wood with original aged iron hardware. The patina developed through years of pract...

Category

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.

Category

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 Salins.

Category

1890s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

Horseshoe Wall Hook
Horseshoe Wall Hook

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...

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Steel

French Faience Oyster Plate circa 1920
French Faience Oyster Plate circa 1920

French Faience Oyster Plate circa 1920

Located in Austin, TX

French rustic faience oyster plate with flowers and bretonne circa 1920.

Category

1920s French Vintage Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Faience

French Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1880
French Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1880

French Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica leaves plate, circa 1880.

Category

1880s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

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.

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

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

19th Century Majolica Apples Plate Choisy Le Roi

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

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

Category

1880s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

German Majolica Beetle & Oak Leaves Plate circa 1890
German Majolica Beetle & Oak Leaves Plate circa 1890

German Majolica Beetle & Oak Leaves Plate circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

German Majolica Beetle & Oak Leaves Plate circa 1890.

Category

1890s German Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

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

Category

1890s German Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

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...

Category

1880s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

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

19th Century Majolica Apples Plate Choisy Le Roi

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

19th century Majolica Apples 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...

Category

1880s 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...

Category

Early 1900s Belgian Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Iron

Painting of a farm with gilded wooden frame, France ca. 1920
Painting of a farm with gilded wooden frame, France ca. 1920

Painting of a farm with gilded wooden frame, France ca. 1920

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1920 / painting / wood, canvas / Rustic / Mid-century Painting of a farm scene, elegantly encased in a stunning gilded wooden frame that enhances its charm. Signed in the ...

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1920s French Vintage Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas, Wood

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...

Category

1880s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1880
French Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1880

French Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica leaves plate, circa 1880.

Category

1880s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

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

19th Century Majolica Cherries Plate Choisy Le Roi

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

19th century Majolica Cherries 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, ...

Category

1880s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

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

19th Century Majolica Apples Plate Choisy Le Roi

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Majolica apples 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...

Category

1880s French Antique Rustic Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

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

American Country Framed Alphabet Embroidery Sampler
American Country Framed Alphabet Embroidery Sampler

American Country Framed Alphabet Embroidery Sampler

Located in Queens, NY

American Country small embroidered sampler with green and red alphabet in stained wood frame (signed ELIZ. PENN,1820)

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Wall Decorations

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.