Rustic Platters and Serveware
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
Majolica Asparagus Platter Orchies Circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica asparagus platter signed Orchies.
(North of France), circa 1900
Every important French manufactures produced at the end of t...
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
German Faience Oval Platter with Red Flowers Villeroy Boch circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
German Faience Oval Platter with Red Flowers signed Villeroy Boch Circa 1900.
Measures: 12.8" by 9 inches.
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Early 1900s German Antique Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
19th Majolica Strawberries Handled Platter
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica strawberries handled platter circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Italy 19th Century Tuscany Kitchen Copper Water Kettle Pot
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an original artcrafted piece made in Florence Tuscany, Italy in the circa 1890. There is the Florentine lily engraved.
The copper kettle shows ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass, Copper
Early 20th century traditional Swedish pine breadboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century traditional swedish pine breadboard circa 1900.
Good quality piece of rustic swedish everyday life. Made from a single piece of pine and an important part of the...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pine
Large rustic dugout hand carved bowl
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large rustic dugout hand carved bowl circa 1900.
Hand made eastern european bowl. These types of bowls were often used to feed livestock. Made from a solid tree trunk section and ...
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20th Century Hungarian Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Hardwood
Rustic dug out wooden server
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rustic dug out wooden server circa 1900.
Here we have an early 20th century eastern european livestock feeder. These would have been made from hollowing out a tree trunk by hand.
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Hardwood
Santa Rosa Majolica Plate in Orange, Yellow, Green
Red-12.25” dia, Hand Painted
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Santa Rosa majolica plate hand painted in bright colors of orange, yellow, blue-greens and red. The workshop is in the mountains of central Mexico above the city of Guanajuato. The scalloped plate...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Majolica
Massive 7 foot 19th century Scandinavian pine dough board
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Massive 19th century Scandinavian pine dough board circa 1870.
This is just the most gigantic dough board we have ever seen at over 7 1/2" feet in length. The size of this board wh...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pine
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning vintage boho ceramic tray showcases a beautifully rich, hand-glazed finish in a warm terracotta hue. Its gently curved form and sturdy craftsmanship highlight its artis...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century French Majolica Chesnut Server
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica chestnut server circa 1890.
Antique sticker of the store in Bordeaux.
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1890s French Antique Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Large French Platter Rooster Choisy le Roi, circa 1840
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 Platters and Serveware
Materials
Faience
19th Century Large Majolica Cabbage Leaf Platter U&C Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th century large Majolica cabbage leaf platter signed U&C Sarreguemines.
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1890s French Antique Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large wooden farm tray from perfectly balances rustic texture with minimalist simplicity. Carved from a solid block of wood, the tray has a rectangular shape with rounded corner...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pine
Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large wooden farm tray from perfectly balances rustic texture with minimalist simplicity. Carved from a solid block of wood, the tray has a rectangular shape with rounded corner...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pine
Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early-20th century wooden tray from northern China charms with rustic texture and asymmetric form. hand carved from a single block of wood, the tray has a rectangular shape with...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood
Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden farm tray from northern China charms with its rustic finish and asymmetrical form. Hand-carved from a single block of wood, the large tray is truly one-of-a-kind, shaped ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood
Bennington Vermont Pottery Serving Bowl
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing hand made pottery bowl by Bennington Pottery in Vermont. Features a heart shape with a black gloss finish.
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1990s American Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pottery
Marvelous 19th Century Indian Marble Platter
Located in Chicago, IL
A marvelous 19th century Indian carved orange marble platter with a short handle, and a beautiful black vein, and a well-worn finish. Perfect on an ottoman, or on your kitchen island!
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19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
Petite Chinese Mirror Tray, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Simple lines, a modest form, and a well-worn finish give this small Qing-dynasty tray a provincial charm that recalls the warmth of home. Rich with character, the tray has a weathere...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Mirror, Pine
Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large wooden farm tray from perfectly balances rustic texture with minimalist simplicity. Carved from a solid block of wood, the tray has a rectangular shape with rounded corner...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pine
Vintage Bon Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic Platter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a stunning focal point to your table or wall decor with this Vintage Boho Hand-Painted Glazed Ceramic Platter. Featuring intricate, hand-painted patterns in vibrant colors, this ...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Rustic platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic platters and serveware 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 platters and serveware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, wall decorations, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic platters and serveware 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 platters and serveware, popular names associated with this style include Sarreguemines, Henriot Quimper, Casa Cubista, and Digoin
Sarreguemines. 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 platters and serveware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $46 and tops out at $4,350 while the average work can sell for $484.
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