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Rustic Clocks

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
Huge Antique Distressed Reclaimed Wood Architectural Fragment Clock Face
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Strikingly large architectural found clock face having distressed wood with tons of character. Must have worked at one time, as there is an electrical box affixed to the back which ...
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1880s American Antique Rustic Clocks

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

French Faience Quimper Clock Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Quimper Clock Circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Clocks

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Global Views Sculptural Rustic Iron Decorative Wall Cock Roman Numerals
Located in Dayton, OH
Global Views Sculptural Iron Decorative Wall Cock. Features a rustic iron finish with roman numerals and beaded interior circle. Measure: 36".
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Late 20th Century Rustic Clocks

Materials

Iron

Decorative French Painted Tole and Iron Clock Face
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large rustic French decorative clock face featuring a painted tole face with Roman numerals. This is a decorative non-working clock face only and does n...
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20th Century French Rustic Clocks

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Carved Circular Wall Clock by Wilbur V. Wigans Jewelers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Deep carved and ribbed mahogany surround with a hinged door. The white painted dial with black Roman numerals and an inner carved and gilt surround band. The clock is being sold as...
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19th Century American Antique Rustic Clocks

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Mahogany

Rustic Black Forest Walnut Wall Clock
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) walnut wall clock with carved floral decoration and bird pediment with 5 shelves. (Not working)
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19th Century Antique Rustic Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Rustic Black Forest Walnut Grandfather Clock
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) carved walnut grandfather clock with 3 bears at base, 2 bears on sides, and 1 bear on top. (Not working)
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19th Century German Antique Rustic Clocks

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Walnut

Black Forest Walnut Bird Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) carved walnut mantel clock with floral design and bird figure with spread wings on top and 2 bird figures below...
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19th Century Antique Rustic Clocks

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Walnut

American Rustic Adirondack Grandfather Clock
Located in New York, NY
American Rustic Adirondack Tramp Art (19th Century) grandfather clock with arched pediment over relief carved figures & scrolling designs (Not working)
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19th Century American Antique Rustic Clocks

Materials

Maple, Wood

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1930s English Vintage Rustic Clocks

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Masterly Carved Black Forest Wall Barometer with Fern Plants and Eagle Sculpture
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Hand carved, solid walnut antique barometer with maker's mark. This rare Black Forest barometer depicting an incredibly detailed and finest quality also has the most beautiful patin...
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Antique French Gold Mantel Clock, circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
A fireplace clock from the beginning of the 20th century. The clock is functional after the review Year: around 1910 Origin: France dimensions: height 28 cm width 28 cm ...
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Located in Vienna, AT
Piero Fornasetti wall clock created in 1990s. Glass clock face with printed woman face and digits with quartz clockwork. Measures: Ø 37 cm.
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1990s Italian Rustic Clocks

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French Bronze Chinoiserie Clock, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
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1880s French Antique Rustic Clocks

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French Empire Style Mantel Clock, circa 1820
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive and stylish early 19th Century gilded ormolu and green marble mantle clock, having two classical maidens either side feeding Rams, an Eagle above the circular white...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Rustic Clocks

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French Empire Style Mantel Clock, circa 1820
French Empire Style Mantel Clock, circa 1820
H 19.69 in W 20.08 in D 6.3 in
Mid-Century Modern Clock Jaeger LeCoultre and G. Poillerat, France, circa 1950
Located in Merida, Yucatan
French 8 day clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre. The wrought iron frame was designed by Gilbert Poillerat and bears the serial number 233. It's in its original working condition. Would bene...
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Clocks

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Victorian Walnut Case Vienna Wall Clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
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Antique Victorian Walnut Case Vienna Wall Clock
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French Rouen Faience Hand Painted Decorative Wall Plate
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Rouen faience decorative wall plate, hand painted with blue, green and yellow decors. Dimensions: Length 32 cm / 12.59 in, height 22 cm / 8.66 in,...
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Ormolu Antique French Rococo Cartel Wall Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
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Early 20th Century Brillie School Clock, Circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
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Early 20th Century Brillie School Clock, Circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
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Classic 19th Century Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
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Classic 19th Century Swedish Mora Clock
Classic 19th Century Swedish Mora Clock
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Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish clock secretary from circa 1820. The clock is in two parts and dry scraped to the original light paint. Antique hardware and lock and ...
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Pine

19th Century Swedish Blue Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
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19th Century Swedish Blue Long Case Clock
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19th Century French Morbier Case Clock with Brass Repousse Face
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Black Forest Wooden Carved Mantel Clock with Eagle and Shepherd
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A world class wooden black forest mantel clock. Decorated with a finely carved eagle attacking a mountain sheep. The shepherd is defending the sheep. An extremely rare and elaborate ...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Rustic Clocks

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Located in Berghuelen, DE
antique black forest antler wall clock. brass clockface with painted figures. decorated with original antlers from the deer and fallow deer.
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Black Forest Carved Wood Chamois Mantel Clock
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a handcarved mantel clock, depicting a family of four chamois resting on a rocky outcrop. executed ca. 1900.
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Black Forest Carved Wood Chamois Mantel Clock
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18th Century Bornholm Danish Tall Case Clock w/Original Paint & Mechanism
Located in Chicago, IL
Spectacular all original 18th c. Danish, Bornholm tall case clock still retaining it's original paint and mechanism, too. This amazing clock is a tad shorter than most making it not ...
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Rustic clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rustic clocks 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 clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original clocks, popular names associated with this style include Global Views, and Lenzkirch Clock Factory. 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 clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $585 and tops out at $65,000 while the average work can sell for $8,250.

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