Bring a bit of the outdoors into your home decorating regime. “This is furniture made of twigs, bark, and other materials that were naturally occurring in regions where people had rustic retreats.” say New York dealers Jeff Cherry and Kass Hogan of Cherry Gallery.

Most-wanted today are antique furniture pieces with a sophisticated design sensibility.

Prices: $100 to $50,000. Best buys under $100: Small carved frame made of twigs, if you're very lucky.

Dealer’s tip: Makers that fetch the highest prices include Ernest Stowe from the Adirondacks, Thomas Molesworth from Wyoming, and Reverend Ben Davis from North Carolina.