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.
Stag Handled Trophy Shaped Silver Plate Champagne Ice Bucket Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large Trophy Shaped Silver Plate Hammered Champagne or Ice Bucket with Stag Handles. A wonderful piece that can also be used as a center piece or planter (these pieces look grea...
Silver Plate
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Rustic Style Treasure Chest Rattan & Wood Portable Wine Rack
Located in Plainview, NY
Vintage Rustic Style Treasure Chest Rattan & Wood Portable Wine Rack A charming fusion of old-world style and rustic utility, this vintage wine rack is crafted in the form of a tre...
Rattan, Wood
Italian Hand Painted Deruta Limoncello/Espresso Cups Set of 6 by Nova Deruta
By Deruta
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of Six Hand-Painted Deruta Italian Ceramic Espresso Cups A charming set of six hand-painted ceramic espresso cups, crafted in Deruta, Italy, a historic center of Italian maiolic...
Ceramic
Vintage Monumental Glass Demijohn Bottle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Boasting monumental proportions and utilitarian elegance, this vintage demijohn bottle is a striking example of hand-blown glass artistry. Standing just under 25 inches in height, it...
Glass
$164Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Woven Wicker Rope 6 Bottle Wine Bar Storage Basket Carrier 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century country farmhouse wine serving / carrying / storage basket. Round wood base and top with carved handles and openings for 6 wine bottles; sides woven with rope. Made...
Rope, Hardwood
Vintage Rusted Metal Triangle Dinner Bell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage triangle dinner bell is fashioned from a single length of heavy iron rod bent into an open triangular form, its ends left unj...
Iron
French Iron Wine Bottle Rack, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French iron wine bottle rack for 3 bottles decorated with grapes, circa 1950.
Wire
Wood and Brass Bottles Holder
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice bottles holder is made of wood and brass. This is a French work. Circa 1920
Brass
Vintage Brass Sleigh Bells on Leather Strap
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage set of brass sleigh bells presents a long, graceful run of round, hollow-bodied bells mounted in two staggered rows along a supple leather strap. The bells graduate subt...
Brass
Vintage Brass Sleigh Bells on Leather Strap
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage strand of sleigh bells is a long, graduated line of round brass bells mounted in pairs along a flat black leather strap. The bells swell in size from small ones near the...
Brass
Antique Bamboo Breakfast in Bed Tray with Magazine Pockets Early 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Do you really need another excuse for breakfast in bed? We didn't think so. Bring the outdoors in with this traditional breakfast lap tray. This bamboo piece will be like icing on th...
Bamboo, Wood
Vintage Horn and Sterling Silver Bottle Opener
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage bar tool pairs a naturally curved horn handle with sterling silver fittings, a rustic-meets-refined combination popular in mid-20th cent...
Sterling Silver, Metal
Vintage Patinated Wood Bucket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage wood bucket is a striking example of hand-hewn utilitarian craft, carved from a single tapering cylindrical form with a deeply weathered, near-black patina that speaks t...
Wood
Vintage Brass Sleigh Bells on Leather Strap
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage strand of sleigh bells is a long, graduated line of round bronze-toned bells mounted in pairs along a flat, dark leather strap. The bells swell in size from small ones n...
Bronze, Iron
Barrel Ice Bucket Champagne Wine Cooler in Copper and Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand forged copper and iron barrel shaped wine cooler, Spain, 1940s Eyecatching barrel copper ice bucket with iron braces and ring handles at both sides. The copper ice container is...
Wrought Iron, Copper, Iron
Antique English Doulton Burslem Glen Urquart Highland Whiskey Dispenser
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare and large glazed ceramic whiskey dispenser with strong form and color. Mark on the base dates to 1882-1891. Urquart owner's inscription also i...
Ceramic
19th Century German Carved Oak Eight-Bottle Counter Wine Rack
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wine cellar, wet bar, or kitchen counter with this handsome antique German wine rack, crafted circa 1890. Built of solid oak, the freestanding piece rests on a trestle-form base and features two slanted tiers designed to cradle eight bottles. Each scalloped cradle is fitted with a hand-forged iron nail at the end, a practical and decorative detail that secures the bottles in place while adding to the rustic character. The sides are cut in a traditional silhouette with arched feet and shaped cresting, showcasing honest hand craftsmanship and subtle carved details. The wood surface presents a warm, time-softened patina with visible grain and natural wear that enhance its authenticity. This antique wine rack...
Oak
Early 20th Century Horn & Silver Handle Wine Corkscrew
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th Century Horn & Silver Handle Wine Corkscrew From the early 1900s. Measures: 7.5" H, 5.5" W
Silver
$80
H 5 in W 1.38 in D 1 in
Vintage Metal Nude Girl Bottle Opener MidCentury Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Bronze
$390Sale Price|40% Off
H 13.75 in Dm 3.5 in
Vintage Mercury Glass Thermos Bottle with Wicker, Hand-Crafted, USA
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unusual vintage mercury thermos with wicker outer layer. OFFERING FREE SHIPPING TO CONTINENTAL US. PLEASE JUST ASK FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE.
Mercury Glass, Wicker
Vintage Mid Century French Wine Byrrh Liquor Glass Display Bottle
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous glass display bottles from the mid century era. Byrrh wine appertif is 21.5 height x 5.75 diameter. All are glass and in very good condition. Price is for each bottle. Bottl...
Glass
Mid-Century Woven Wicker Wrought Iron Wine Bottle Holder Pourer
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Show you pay attention to every detail with this fine, mid-century bottle holder.
Metal
$85
H 4.25 in W 2.75 in D 0.25 in
Vintage Horseshoe Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian midcentury items. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Brass
Early 20th Century Vintage French Four-Bottle Wine Carrier Baskets
Located in Napa, CA
Pair of vintage four-bottle wine carrier baskets from France. Each fit four bordeaux or burgundy style wine bottles. Priced individually.
Metal
$60
H 4.25 in W 1.5 in D 0.75 in
Vintage Metal Girl Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany.
Brass
$85
H 4.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.25 in
Anchor Vintage Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Brass
Anchor Vintage Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1970s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Brass
$82
H 5.13 in W 2.13 in D 0.25 in
Anchor Vintage Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1970s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Brass
$95
H 4.75 in W 1.63 in D 0.13 in
Dolphin Vintage Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany.
Metal, Brass
19th Century German Carved Oak Eight-Bottle Counter Wine Rack
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wine cellar, wet bar, or kitchen counter with this handsome antique German wine rack, crafted circa 1890. Built of solid oak, the freestanding piece rests on a trestle-form base and features two slanted tiers designed to cradle eight bottles. Each scalloped cradle is fitted with a hand-forged iron nail at the end, a practical and decorative detail that secures the bottles in place while adding to the rustic character. The sides are cut in a traditional silhouette with arched feet and shaped cresting, showcasing honest hand craftsmanship and subtle carved details. The wood surface presents a warm, time-softened patina with visible grain and natural wear that enhance its authenticity. This antique wine rack...
Oak
$250
H 9.5 in W 3.75 in D 9 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tortoise Bamboo and Wicker 6 Bottle Wine Rack
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A handmade Mid-Century Modern wine rack created from bentwood bamboo and wicker. Two layers of bamboo are carefully woven together creating a space for 6 bottle so wine (or other bev...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Asprey & Co. Silver-Plated 'Bell' Cocktail Shaker
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Vintage Asprey & Co. Silver-Plated 'Bell' Cocktail Shaker Made in England, circa 1940. Good overall condition, has no damage, please see pictures for a better judgement of the it...
Brass
$450
H 13.75 in W 23 in D 6.75 in
Tiki Bar Top Eight Bottle Wine Rack, Wine Storage Wine Basket in Bamboo Handmade
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Tiki bar top bamboo eight bottle wine rack, wine storage, wine basket. The basket is open on both ends and needs to be placed on a shelf or in...
Bamboo, Rattan
Metal Bullet Shot Glass Set - Take a Shot
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage metal travel shot glass set in a bullet shaped case. The set includes 3 metal shot glasses and "Take a Shot" is printed on the outside of the ...
Metal
Sold
H 6.5 in W 8.75 in D 1.88 in
19th Century American Silver Mounted 9" Boar's Tusk Corkscrew "Williamson Co"
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Huge 19th century boar's tusk corkscrew measuring 8.75"across with a silver cap with flowerhead collar marked sterling and having a steel shaft with bell cage and foil cutter...
Sterling Silver, Steel
Sold
H 6.25 in W 7 in D 1.5 in
Early 20th Century Antler Handled Corkscrew with Silver Cober on Cut Surface
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antler handled two-pillar corkscrew. The large antler point attached to the top of the screw as a handle and with an unmonogrammed silver cover over the antler's cut end. The point o...
Silver, Steel
Sold
H 9 in W 9.25 in D 7.75 in
Vintage Portuguese Insulated Copper & Brass Ice Bucket with Lid Douro Portugal
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous rustic European copper ice bucket with handles and lid. Created from copper and brass, this piece by B&M was made in Douro Portugal. It is insulated with metal on the insi...
Metal, Brass, Copper
19th C. French Oak and Iron “Tonneau à Vin” Barrel Cabinet with Lock and Key
Located in Dallas, TX
Repurpose this charming antique tonneau à vin as a decorative bar or wine cellar accent. Crafted in southern France circa 1880, the round barrel is built from solid oak staves bound ...
Metal
Patinated Wooden Kitchen Wine Tool and Decorative Piece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
I rarely purchase pieces that I don't know the purpose of, but this piece was purchased with some wine accessories. it's a beautiful piece and while i...
Brass
19th Century Japanese Edo Period Burlwood Hibachi
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 19th century Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) hibachi of a natural burl form with an inward curved lip, with a solid oxidized copper lining, all mounted on a thick flat ...
Copper
Sold
H 24.81 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Cauldron Ice Bucket Champagne Cooler on Tripod Stand, Copper and Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind hand forged copper and iron cauldron wine cooler on stand, Spain, 1920s-1930s. This tripod stand champagne serving set is all m...
Wrought Iron, Copper, Iron
Vintage Kentucky Bourbon Distillery Tumbler or Vase in Red
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage glass bourbon whiskey glass in red and white. We think this would be a great addition to a bar, or used as a vase. Reads at Front: Texa...
Glass
Sold
H 33.08 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in
Copper Barrel Ice Bucket Champagne Cooler on Hand Forged Iron Stand
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind hand forged copper and iron barrel shaped wine cooler stand, Spain, 1930s-1940s. This tripod stand champagne serving set is all made by hand. The handwrought iron stan...
Wrought Iron, Copper, Iron
Wooden Rustic Style Ice Bucket
Located in Plainview, NY
Wooden rustic style ice bucket An elegant ice bucket with a rustic look. A wonderful decor addition to your bar cart or living room.
Metal
Early 20th Century English Thistle Corkscrew
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century English cast brass corkscrew with a loop and two hooks help to pop the cork, and a Scottish thistle motif.
Brass
Early 20th Century French Wine Carrier Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century French wine carrier basket originally used to carry bottles from a vineyard cellar to the tasting room.
Willow
19th Century Japanese Edo Period Burlwood Hibachi
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 19th century Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) hibachi of a natural burl form with an inward curved lip, with a solid oxidized copper lining, all mounted on a thick flat ...
Copper
Large French Copper Beverage Cooler or Log Carrier, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Large French handled copper can be used as a jardinière, a log carrier for the fireplace or a beverage cooler, circa 1930. Measures: 27.5 inches lengt...
Metal, Copper