Rustic Revival

Angela Heck and Lindsey Strader -- Home Accents Today, 1/9/2008 7:48:00 AM

Simplified provincial, nature inspired or weathered vintage: the rustic rage has many faces. All strains of the style put emphasis on unpretentious functionality and natural beauty, with wood, clay, leather and other natural materials creating a warm, relaxed atmosphere. Once the province of lonely country cottages, the look has become so compelling that even the contemporary movement has picked it up.

These large terra cotta birds from Midwest’s In the Garden Collection feature a highly weathered finish over a vintage flower pattern ($21, each). MM 16-A-7

Wavy snake wood on a reclaimed wooden base creates a natural room divider and a gripping art piece from Ibolili ($100). GM 1100

Contemporary styling meets natural wooden construction in Urban Trend’s wall mirror ($160). GM 1312B

Roberta Schilling’s clean-cut Minas dining table has a recycled wooden top and oxidized iron legs ($6,038). MM 10-L-04