Rustic Sculptures
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
Vintage Concrete Goose Doorstop – Hand-Painted Sculpture in Quacking Pose
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Add a touch of whimsy and vintage character to your home or garden with this wonderfully expressive concrete goose sculpture, designed as a functional doorstop. This charming mid-cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Contemporary "Pudim de Leite" Sculpture by Brazilian Designer Guilherme Sass
By Rodrigo Calixto and Guilherme
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary "Pudim de Leite" Sculpture by Brazilian Designer Guilherme Sass, 2021
The Pudim de Leite sculpture is a delightful and mouthwatering artwork by Brazilian designer Gui...
Category
2010s Brazilian Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Abstract Mixed Media "Snakey" Sculpture Styled After Donna Hapac
Located in Chicago, IL
Abstract Mixed Media "Snakey" Sculpture Styled After Donna Hapac
This wire and wood snake sculpture has a neutral blue and grey pallor. It is mad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Linen, Reed, Wood
Vintage Boho Monumental Carved Musician
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This imposing, hand-carved sculpture captures a dynamic figure, likely a musician, dressed in a folk or cowboy hat and playing a large drum. Carved from a single piece of rich, mediu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hanging Flying Swan Sculpture Signed by Sylvia Weis
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Hanging Flying Swan Sculpture Signed by Sylvia Weis
This vintage hanging flying swan sculpture, signed by Sylvia Weis, is a stunning piece of art that will add elegance and ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Boho Italian Glazed Ceramic Young Buck
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture the serene beauty of the woodland and the charm of Italian craftsmanship with this large vintage ceramic sculpture of a reclining young buck. Expertly modeled in the Majolica...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Wooden Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of Chinese northern elmwood, this smooth block of wood was once used by an upper-class woman as a headrest. The soft curve and height of the block not only supported her head an...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Elm
Primitive Antique Flax Comb
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A charming primitive flax comb or hetchel. Germany, probably early 19th century.
Originally, the comb was used to produce the hard-wearing natural fibre lin...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Vintage Boho Brass Running Horse Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This brass horse sculpture captures a moment of dynamic motion, its legs mid-gallop and mane swept back as if caught in wind. The figure is muscular and poised, with a confident stan...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$236 Sale Price
20% Off
Carved Ebony Abstract Bust
Located in Dallas, TX
Carved ebony abstract wood bust. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern style.
Curated for our one of a kind line, Le Monde. Exclusiv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$799 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Boho Rustic Wood Totem
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the raw beauty of natural materials with this captivating vintage Boho Rustic Wood Totem sculpture. This unique piece showcases the inherent artistr...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Hand Carved Ostrich - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the whimsical and artistic spirit of these exceptional vintage hand-carved ostrich sculptures, presented as a captivating pair. Crafted from natural wood, each piece showcase...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$2,450 / set
Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Swag Tassels - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless character and textural richness to your interiors with this charming set of four vintage tassels. Crafted from durable wrought iron (or similar robust metal),...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Lion
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of vintage personality and Italian artistry to your decor with this delightful glazed ceramic lion figurine. This characterful sculpture features a stylized seated lion w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian 19th Century Patinated Iron Ram
s Head Sculpture with Rusty Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian wall hanging patinated iron ram's head sculpture from the 19th century, with rusty finish and great finesse in the details. Created in Italy during the 19th century, this ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Large Vintage French Concrete Hen Garden Sculpture with Aged Patina
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This large vintage French concrete hen sculpture brings rustic charm and pastoral warmth to any garden or courtyard. Beautifully modeled in solid cast concrete, the piece depicts a f...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
French 19th century carved solid wood rooster shop display
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
French 19th century carved solid wood rooster shop display circa 1880.
Here we have a rare item which is likely to be a french shop sign, which would of been suspended above the sho...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Paint
Antique Scandinavian Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in High Point, NC
With her mouth open in excitement, with her eyes glowing with enthusiasm, with her sleek body depicted in motion — this vintage rocking pony hand-carved in Scandinavia circa 1900 rad...
Category
Early 1900s Scandinavian Antique Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vienna Bronze Table Lamp Vintage by Franz Bergman Smoking Arab Man, circa 1890
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous Vienna Bronze figurine group made by famous Austrian manufactory Bergman(n) circa 1890.
The bearded Arab man wearing turban has sat down, protected by a tent. The man - a...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of 3 Hand-Carved Sandstone Roosters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 Hand-Carved Sandstone Roosters. China, circa 1920. For the Chinese, rooster symbolism is linked to good luck, wealth, and fortune.
8” H 11” W x 5” D (approximate dimensions...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Untitled Carved Hand
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection is an homage to the beauty of vintage and antique
pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they...
Category
20th Century Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,069
Richard Rosenblum "Nude Figure", Bronze, Signed on Self Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Richard Rosenblum (American / Louisiana, 1940-2000) "Nude Figure", bronze, signed on self-base. n my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern style.
Curated for our one...
Category
20th Century Central American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Boho Bronze Temple Horses - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your décor with this captivating set of vintage boho bronze Temple Horses. Each piece in this pair stands as a testament to intricate craftsmanship, featuring elegant detaili...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,450 / set
Vintage Boho Patinated Cast Concrete Putti Angel Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add vintage boho charm to your space with this patinated cast concrete putti angel statue. With its weathered finish and intricate details, this charming ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Cast Iron Scissors
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category
20th Century Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Plaster Horse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of rustic elegance to your space with this vintage boho plaster horse. Expertly crafted with intricate details and a weathered finish, this p...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Sculpture Mounted on Custom Stand
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Wood sculpture mounted on custom metal stand. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern style.
Curated for our one of a kind line, Le Monde. Exclusive to Brendan B...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$4,399 Sale Price
26% Off
Ceramic black and white geometrical organic mini sculpture
By Maria Loram
Located in Pasadena, CA
The little spheres of glaze are reminiscent of the goo in the Scavengers Reign series. The goo, indigenous to the planet, gradually infiltrated the mechanical components of a robot, ...
Category
2010s American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Antique English Mahogany Gear Pin
Located in Dallas, TX
Add some rustic, vintage flare to your decor with this antique English mahogany wood gear pin from circa 1890. Made in Nottinghamshire, it is ideal for adding style and sophisticatio...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,095 Sale Price
44% Off
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Monumental Carved Wooden Elephant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold statement in your space with this breathtaking hand-carved wooden elephant sculpture. Monumental in size and rich in character, this intricately crafted piece captures th...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Wood and Steel Totem
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These 7-foot-tall hand-carved wooden totems make a serious statement. With a natural patina and unique character, they bring a bold, artistic vibe that works in all kinds of spaces, ...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Steel
$3,400
Vintage Boho Gilt Tipped Bird Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Graceful yet commanding, this vintage gilt bird sculpture captures the moment of mid-flight with striking movement and texture. Crafted in a dramatic posture with outstretched wings,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Asian Matte Glazed Ceramic Birds - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring whimsical charm and artisan craftsmanship into your space with this delightful set of four vintage Asian ceramic bird figurines. Each hand-formed bird is beautifully rendered w...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Nautical Early 20th Century Jackwood Water Wheel Accessory from Kerala, India
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique water wheel from Kerala, India. This Kerala water wheel, also known as a "chakram chavittal," would have originally been used as a manua...
Category
20th Century Indian Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Carved Wood Raccoon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add charm and character to your space with this beautifully crafted vintage boho carved wood raccoon. This hand-carved decorative piece features intricate detailing, a polished finish, and a rich wood tone that highlights its whimsical design. The raccoon's playful pose and lifelike stripes on the tail bring a touch of nature indoors, making it a perfect addition to any eclectic, rustic, or bohemian decor. Ideal for display on shelves, mantels, or desks, this one-of-a-kind sculpture is sure to spark conversations and admiration.
In great vintage condition, this delightful raccoon sculpture...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Cast Bronze Dog Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Celebrate the charm of man’s best friend with this exquisite vintage bronze dog sculpture. Expertly crafted with intricate detail, this piece cap...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Boho Carved Wood Cat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a charming and whimsical touch to your space with this vintage carved cat figurine. Handcrafted with intricate detailing, this boho-inspired wooden cat showcases natural wood gra...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
“Achego” Decorative Felted Wool "Necklace" by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2019
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary “Achego” Decorative Felted Wool "Necklace" in natural colors by Inês Schertel, Brazil 2019
Ines Schertel's primary material is sheep's wool. As a practitioner of slow...
Category
2010s Brazilian Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wool
Vintage Boho Monumental Wrapped Leather Buck
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold statement with this vintage boho monumental wrapped leather buck. This striking piece features a life-like form wrapped in rich leather, blending natural elements with ar...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Spanish Carved Charging Bull Statue, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Spanish Carved Charging Bull Statue - Pair
These beautiful hand carved statues embody the full power and vigor of the Charging Bull. The Charging Bull represents the courage...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Patinated Spur Boot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Step into the realm of rustic elegance with this vintage Boho patinated spur boot. Crafted with authentic charm and character, it adds a touch of Western flair to any space. Perfect ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Old Texas Mule Deer Mounted Antlers
Located in Asheville, NC
These antlers are mounters on a round plywood plaque covered in a brown and ivory blanket type textile. Skull covered in suede with piping around base of...
Category
1960s American Vintage Rustic Sculptures
Vintage Boho Slab Built Studio Pottery Shoe Sculpture Z
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a touch of whimsy and artistic flair to your decor with this Vintage Boho Slab Built Studio Pottery Shoe Sculpture. Expertly crafted by hand, this unique piece showcases th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Rustic sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic sculptures 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 sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include José Alves Cunha, Bavent, Michel Caugant, and Inês Schertel. 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 sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $85 and tops out at $29,500 while the average work can sell for $1,445.
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