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Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

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
19th-Century Russian Religious Icon of the Twelve Great Feasts, Hand-Painted on
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Russia / 19th Century / Religious Icon of the Twelve Great Feasts / wood / Antique A magnificent 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting The Twelve Great Feasts, exquisitely ha...
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19th Century Russian Antique Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

19th-Century Russian Religious Icon of Saint George and the Dragon, Hand-Painted
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Russia / 19th Century / Religious Icon of St George and the dragon / wood / Antique A compelling 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting Saint George and the Dragon, finely han...
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19th Century Russian Antique Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Vintage Mounted Deer Antlers on Beveled Wooden Plaque
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Vintage mounted dear antlers on a beveled wooden plaque. CREATOR Unknown DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1970. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Horn, Oak. CONDITION Good...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

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Horn, Wood

Antique Rustic French Stone Chess, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique rustic stone chess. By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. ...
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1940s French Vintage Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stone

Marbles Gladstone WWII Era Ideal Fixed Blade Knife Leather Sheath 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early to mid 20th century Marbles Gladstone fixed blade hunting / camping / combat knife. 4.5" blade with ridged thumb rest; aluminum pommel, leather wrapped grip. Includes leather s...
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1940s Vintage Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

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 Collectibles and Curiosities

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Antler, Wood

Vintage Full Body Standing Mount Beaver Taxidermy Mancave Tabletop Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Full Body Standing Mount Beaver Taxidermy. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 21" H x 25.5" W x 25.5" D. Beaver Alone approx 17" High x 33" Long.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fur, Wood

Vintage Alligator Waiter Standing Full Body Mount Taxidermy Ashtray Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Alligator Waiter Standing Full Body Mount Taxidermy Ashtray Stand. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 25" H x 15" W x 19" D
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Vintage Greater Kudu African Shoulder Mount Large Taxidermy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Greater Kudu African Shoulder Mount Large Taxidermy. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 54" H x 30" W x 34" D. Each antler approx. 35" Long measured with tape m...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

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Horn

Black Forest Fallow Deer Trophy from Salem, Spain, 1979
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Fallow deer Trophy from Salem - Spain 1979 A great abnormal Black Forest fallow deer (Dama dama) trophy from the palace of Salem in South Germany. It was shot in Spain ...
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Late 20th Century German Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

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Antler, Wood

Vintage African Cape Buffalo Skull European Mount on Wooden Plaque Taxidermy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage African Cape Buffalo Skull European Mount on Wooden Plaque Taxidermy. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 27" H x 36" W x 13" D. Each antler approx. 19" Long. No...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

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Horn

Vintage African Cape Buffalo Skull European Mount on Wooden Plaque Taxidermy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Large African Cape Buffalo Skull European Mount on Wooden Plaque Taxidermy. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 26" H x 39" W x 15" D. Each antler approx. 21" Lon...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

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Horn

Rustic 19th Century French Wooden Sled with Weathered Patina and Curving Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rustic wooden sled from the 19th century with curving extremities. Charming our eyes with its rustic appearance and nicely weathered pati...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Book Press with 4 Drawer Stone Top Flat Art File Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A working antique iron book press which sits atop a four drawer art storage cabinet with two brass identification card holders on each drawer. ...
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19th Century Antique Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stone, Brass, Iron

Vintage Mule Deer Taxidermy Shoulder Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mule Deer Taxidermy Shoulder Mount Accent your space with a wall mounted game animal. Dress up your lodge, commercial, or home space with this unique and well-preserved deer...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone, Fur

Antique Walking Stick with Seat
Located in Vo , Veneto
Walking Stick with Seat Measurements: H. 89 cm / seat dimensions: 15 x 44 cm - H. 74 cm Era: early 1900s Origin: Germany Wood: Metal and leath...
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Early 1900s German Antique Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

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Chestnut

19th Century Polychrome Jesus of Gethsemane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This evocative devotional sculpture portrays Jesus in a moment of deep reflection before His capture in Gethsemane. Shown seated with one hand resting against His cheek, He contemplates the suffering to come — the crown of thorns, the wound in His side, and the crucifixion itself. The primitive carving style and richly crackled surface lend the figure a powerful emotional immediacy and spiritual intimacy. Traces of original polychrome paint remain, with areas of natural age wear and loss that reveal the wood beneath, enhancing its time-worn beauty. The sculpture’s expressive simplicity and devotional sincerity mark it as a moving example of 19th-century folk religious art
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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint, Gesso

Antique Walking Stick with Seat
Located in Vo , Veneto
Antique Walking Stick with Seat Measurements: H. 90 cm / seat dimensions: 10 x 35 cm - H. 76 cm Era: late 19th century Origin: Germany Wood: o...
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1890s German Antique Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chestnut

1930s Vintage Vaquero Rustic Cowboy Spurs Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair of antique cowboy rustic charro spurs from Mexico  Spur . They look the same but they are not identical. There small diff...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Traditional Vintage French Soda Syphon, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal and glass traditional French soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1970. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserv...
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1970s French Vintage Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

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 Collectibles and Curiosities

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Antler, Wood

Massive Moose Taxidermy Mount
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This is a large and majestic moose shoulder taxidermy mount. It is posed with the head in an upright position looking straight forward out into the room...
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20th Century Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

French Vintage Massive Culinary Scale
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This massive culinary or produce scale from Lyon, France is the perfect antique accessory to elevate any kitchen. The base is made of solid waxed pine wi...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Iron

Vintage Gentleman s Walking Stick, English, Bentwood, Brass, Cane, Country House
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage gentleman's walking stick. An English, bentwood hazel and brass cane, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950. Superb craftsmanship with a tactile and visual appeal Displays a desirable aged patina and pleasingly weathered Striking brass wolf...
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Mid-20th Century British Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Cabin Decor Antler Basket, Germany ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large rustic antler basket made of real fallow deer antlers mounted on a carved wooden centerpiece. The upper antlers are additionally connected by a ...
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Early 20th Century German Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

Large Wild Boar Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large wild boar trophy on wooden plaque, Germany 1950s. A large vintage black forest wild boar (Sus scrofa) trophy on an ebonized nutwood plaqu...
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Mid-20th Century German Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1940s Antique Wood Clamps Rustic Carpentry Tool
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair of antique wood clamps .Prior use to build boats Dimensions: Largest 63 L x 5.25 D x 1.25 W Short 48 L x 5 W x 1.5...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Vintage African Antelope Grant s Gazelle Horn Shoulder Mount Wall Taxidermy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage African Antelope Grant's Gazelle Horn Shoulder Mount Wall Taxidermy. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 29" H x 7" W x " 15" D. Each antler approx. 14" Long meas...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Horn

Telescope with Adjustable Wooden Legs and Patinated Brass Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Telescopes are a terrific decorative addition to any den, library or study. A compliment to any Ralph Lauren, rustic or studious environment, ours has all wooden adjustable legs with...
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20th Century Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Vintage Wild Boar Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany, 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage wild boar tusk trophy on wooden plaque, Germany 1973 A vintage Black Forest wild boar tusk trophy on wooden plaque. The tusks are mou...
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Late 20th Century German Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

18th Century French Hand Carved and Painted Wood Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French hand carved and painted wood statue still shows vestiges of its original painted finish. Depicting a nun reading a bible, the n...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak, Paint

Vintage African Eland Skull Mount with 24" Twisted Horns Taxidermy Cabin Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage African Eland Skull Mount with 24" Twisted Horns Taxidermy Cabin Decor. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 41" H x 13" W x 7" D. Each horn approx. 24" Long meas...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

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Horn

1900s French Wooden and Metal Horse Tricycle
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden and metal horse tricycle created in France circa 1900. Vibrant yet seasoned and matured, this sprung horse glides on metal wheels that roll it gracefully into modernity. Thr...
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Great Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque, 1937
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque 1937 A large antique deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque with brown finish...
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Mid-20th Century German Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

Vintage Rare Full Body Long 14 Foot Rock Python Snakeskin Shed Taxidermy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Rare Full Body Long 14 Foot Rock Python Snakeskin Shed Taxidermy. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 19" H x 168" W x 0.2" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin

Rustic Water Buffalo Skull Taxidermy
Located in Queens, NY
African style taxidermy large water buffalo skull mounted on oak shield shaped wall plaque (19/20th Cent.)
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Late 19th Century Antique Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Horn

American Rustic Tramp Art Game Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Tramp Art style game table with green & red painted top supported with a pedestal base on a round platform (32 chess pieces)(signed 1994 PAUL CUNNINGHAM)
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Rustic English Wooden Barrel with Metal Straps from the Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming English wooden barrel from the late 19th century showcases rustic elegance with its sturdy construction. Likely crafted from vertical wooden slats, possibly oak, this b...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Wild Boar Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany circa 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wild Boar Teeth Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1970s A vintage Black Forest wild boar (Sus scrofa) teeth trophy on wooden plaque. T...
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Late 20th Century German Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

African Traditional Game Board / Sculptural Object, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful and authentic African game board, hand-carved from a single piece of wood and elevated on a central foot, giving the piece a sculptural presence. The surface consists of ...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Hardwood

Vintage African Litchenstein Hartebeest Antelope Shoulder Mount Large Taxidermy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage African Litchenstein Hartebeest Antelope Shoulder Mount Large Taxidermy. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 40" H x 16" W x 27" D. Each antler approx 10.5" Long...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Horn

Object d ’Art Centerpiece Junior Carpenter Kit Tool Box with Balls and Horseshoe
Located in Topeka, KS
Fun and whimsical centerpiece or object d’art assemblage comprised of Junior Carpenter Kit toy tool box filled with vintage pool balls, baseballs, field hockey balls, vintage croquet balls...
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20th Century American Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Rubber, Wood

Carbide Coal Miners Lamp with Coal Oil Can and tin funnel by Justrite Areamlined
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique collectible circa 1900s Justrite Carbide Coal Miners Lamp, designed to be worn on a helmet, with a Coal Oil Can and a Tin Funnel. Hand Crafted by the renowned Justrite Manufa...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Black Catalina Longhorn Goat Ram Shoulder Mount Wall Taxidermy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Black Catalina Longhorn Goat Ram Shoulder Mount Wall Taxidermy. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 26" H x 23" W x 19" D. Each antler approx. 13" Long measured ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Horn

Vintage Taxidermy Deer Shoulder Mount Wall Decor w/ Metal Leaves (R&L) - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Taxidermy Deer Shoulder Mount Wall Decor with Green Metal Leaves (Right and Left) - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 29" H x 13" W x 15" D. Each antl...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Horn

American Victorian Tricycle Buggy Model
Located in Queens, NY
American Country Victorian-style child\'s tricycle buggy model with painted floral decorations.
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19th Century American Antique Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paint

Vintage Largemouth Bass Log Wall Mount Real Skin Taxidermy Fishing Wall Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Largemouth Bass on Log Wall Mount Real Skin Taxidermy Fishing Wall Decor. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 39" H x 21" W x 8" D. Fish alone approx 21" Long.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

American Country Style Carved Painted Wood Steamboat
Located in Queens, NY
American Country Style carved wood folk art steamboat painted and textured in an antique finish with metal parts including the American flag, wheel covers and captain\'s helm, with r...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Elm

Vintage Large Caribou Deer Reindeer Shoulder Mount Wall Taxidermy Cabin Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Large Caribou Deer Reindeer Shoulder Mount Wall Taxidermy Cabin Decor. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 46" H x 18.5" W x 30" D. Each antler approx. 27 " Long...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Horn

Vintage Double Largemouth Bass Wall Mount Taxidermy Real Skin Fishing Wall Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Double Largemouth Bass Wall Mount Taxidermy Real Skin Fishing Wall Decor. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 26" H x 16" W x 7" D. Each fish alone approx 17" Long.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin

Nepalese Antique Leather Hand Drum with Carved Wooden Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Nepalese leather hand drum from the 19th century, with hand-carved wooden handle. Created in Nepal during the 19th century, this hand-drum fe...
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19th Century Nepalese Antique Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood

American Rustic Decorative Bow and Arrow with Gourd Rattle
Located in Queens, NY
American Indian rustic decorative bow and arrow with a decorative gourd rattle with painted face in the center of the arrow. Back end of arrow is loose.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paint

Vintage American Copper Liquor Still
Located in Queens, NY
American Country (early 20th Century) copper liquor still component with threaded removable top. Natural patina
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20th Century American Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

American Country Painted Cast Iron Dutch Child in Bonnet Figural Coin Bank
Located in Queens, NY
Antique American (early 20th Century) cast iron coin bank in the form of a child in traditional Dutch costume holding a bouquet of flowers, painted in green, beige, and red. (Similar...
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20th Century American Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Rustic Painted Wooden Rowboat Model
Located in Queens, NY
2 American Country Rustic style Mid-Century red an yellow painted model of a row boat with 3 seats (PRICED EACH)
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paint

American Country Patriotic Painted Milk Pail with Eagle and American Flags
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style decorative milk pail with a painted eagle standing atop two crossed American flags against a black painted background. Minor losses to paint.
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paint

Pair of American Country Pine Snow Skis
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American (1920s) pine snow skis. (PRICED AS PAIR)
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine

Vintage Montauk Sign circa 1950s Perfect for Your Hamptons House
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Montauk NY Sign, circa 1950s. They are priced at $950 each. The Montauk Harbor sign has been SOLD. The Montauk Yacht Club sign is available and measures 34"W. Perfect for the Hamptons...
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1950s American Vintage Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint

Black Forest taxidermy, antique deer, 1937
Located in Vienna, AT
Black Forest taxidermy, antique deer, 3.June 1937, Karlwald. Perfect object for Collectors.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Boho Brass Roosters - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking pair of vintage monumental brass roosters exudes bold Bohemian charm and timeless sophistication. Each rooster is meticulously crafted with intricate details, from thei...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Rustic collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rustic collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re shopping for used Rustic collectibles and curiosities made in a specific country, there are Belgium, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 collectibles and curiosities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $39 and tops out at $22,500 while the average work can sell for $711.

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