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Rustic Mobiles and Kinetic 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 the 1903 Thomas Lee Adirondack chair.

Rustic design is perhaps mostly about texture and humble materials: hand-hewn 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 furniture helps bring the beauty of the outdoors inside. As you can see on 1stDibs, rustic wares offer no end of inspiration.

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Style: Rustic
Fredrick Prescott Iron Bucking Bronco Horse Cowboy Pendulum Kinetic Sculpture
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A large vintage Fredrick Prescott (American, b.1949) cowboy Kinetic sculpture. The rare hand painted iron Kinetic sculpture, titled Bucking Bronco, features a reversible swinging...
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Find a broad range of unique Rustic mobiles and kinetic sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage mobiles and kinetic sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with iron, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic mobiles and kinetic sculptures made in a specific country, there are Asia, India, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original mobiles and kinetic sculptures, popular names associated with this style include and Fredrick Prescott. 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 mobiles and kinetic sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,315 and tops out at $6,500 while the average work can sell for $3,908.

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