Rustic Seating
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
Hickory Knife Beam Bench 4' Long Solid Wood + Blackened Steel by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our knife beam bench in hickory utilizes salvaged walnut wood logs for a rustic bench. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain of each spec...
Category
2010s American Rustic Seating
Materials
Steel
Hickory Knife Beam Bench 3' Long Solid Wood + Blackened Steel by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our knife beam bench in hickory utilizes salvaged walnut wood logs for a rustic bench. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain of each spec...
Category
2010s American Rustic Seating
Materials
Steel
Timeless robust dark wooden tripod stool, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / stool / wood / rustic / mid-century
Beautifully crafted wooden stool in dark wood, made in France around 1900. With 3 hand carved legs and a small tree trunk top. T...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
A Primitive Vernacular Rustic 'Hedge' or Famine Chair, c1800s, England
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
An amazing primitive and naive vernacular 'Hedge' chair, also termed Famine chair, that dates from the 1800s and originates from England.
The piece sits ...
Category
18th Century British Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
A Dug-out Carved Rustic Primitive Tree Trunk Fireside Chair Formed of Elm, c1800
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
An amazing dug-out tree trunk chair dating from the 1800s and originating from England - formed from the base of an Elm tree trunk and would have been used in daily life which is dem...
Category
18th Century British Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rupert Bevan Marcel Bench
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
A contemporary bench with geometrically shaped legs inspired by the designer Marcel Coard. Traditionally constructed in solid oak and available in a Light, Mid, Dark or Ebonised fini...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Francis Jourdain Sofa or Bench in Woven Straw and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Francis Jourdain, sofa or bench, straw, stained beech, France, 1930s
This exceptional sofa is a design by French painter and cabinetmaker Francis Jourdain (1976-1958) and exudes a r...
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Straw, Beech
StavOak Dining Game Table & 4 Chairs Jack Daniels’ Barrel Staves Jobie G Redmond
By Jack Daniels
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome original StavOak dining table or game table and glass top with four (4) chairs designed by Jobie G. Redmond and made from Jack Daniels’ barrel staves...
Category
1980s American Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Set rustic Stools . Solid Oak wood . 1960s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set rustic Stools . Solid Oak wood . 1960s Holland
Brutalist Three legged stools
Category
1960s European Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Naive Vintage Stool, Table, Italy, c1800s
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A naive, most probably 19th-century rustic, primitive, Wabi-Sabi vintage
antique stool originating from the hilltop city of Matera in Italy. The legs date
from differing periods as...
Category
19th Century British Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Curvaceous Tripod Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Curvaceous stools, in the manner of Charlotte Perriand, probably American, circa 1960s. They retain their warm original patina. They are priced at $850 each or $1500 for...
Category
1960s American Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Old Handmade Wooden Stool, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Old handmade wooden stool from the French Alps, 1950s.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Tripod Oak Small Side Table / Stool, Belgium 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Tripod Oak Small Side Table / Stool. Made in Belgium, 1950's. Solid oak constructed handmade hand carved stool or side table. This comes in very good condition, with a nice d...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Brutalist wooden stool or side table, France ca. 1940
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1940 / stool or side table / wood / rustic / mid-century
A stool or small side table in full wood with brutalist rustic design. Made in France around 1940. With sturdy geom...
Category
1940s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique Eastern European Hand Painted Pine Long Storage Bench
Located in Centennial, CO
This charming and functional antique Eastern European (Romanian) hand painted pine long storage bench would be a stunning focal point in almost any room. It likely dates to the late ...
Category
Late 19th Century Romanian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine, Paint
Rustic Beam Bench 4' Solid Oak + Corten Steel Entry Bench by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Experience the rustic charm of our Hardwood Beam Bench, crafted from a variety of native wood species and featuring a backless and narrow design. The simple lines highlight the uniqu...
Category
2010s American Rustic Seating
Materials
Steel
Antique wooden chair 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Experience the epitome of luxury with our exquisite antique wooden chair. Crafted from high-quality wood and featuring a beautifully woven wicker seat and back, this chair is a time...
Category
1850s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Pair of antique Pine Benches
Located in Faversham, GB
A splendid pair of rustic pine benches reclaimed from an old mill.
Each bench has a high back and the bases are united with H shaped stretchers. The generous seats have a lovely de...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Vintage Set of 6 Swiss Handmade Farm House Carved Dining Chairs, Switzerland
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful set of six dining chairs made of pine wood. They are in good vintage condition. No issues. They’re very sturdy and strong. Absolutely well made. This amazing chair goes rea...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Pine
Antique Thai Howdah Hand-Carved Rosewood Ornate Saddle Chairs - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Thai Howdah Hand-Carved Rosewood Ornate Saddle Chairs - Set of 2
These types of chairs are known as ‘Howdah’ chairs or sometimes ‘Elephant chairs...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Rustic Seating
Materials
Chenille, Wood, Rosewood
Folk Art Pyrenean Bench, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 19th-century rustic three-seater bench from the Pyrenees features a stunning patina, showcasing its rich history. Its design embodies the wabi-sabi philosophy, which celebrates ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage Rustic Farmhouse Style Oak Office Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Oak, Original Upholstery
Style: Rustic Farmhouse
Category
1960s American Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Hand-Carved Mesquite Stool From San Felipe, Guanajuato, Circa 1930´s.
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Hand-carved mesquite stool from San Felipe, Guanajuato, circa 1930´s.
Category
1930s Mexican Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Blended Set of 8 Complimentary Semi Antique Hardwood Windsor Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional blended set of 8 Hardwood Windsor Armchairs with fine traditional form and particularly well-grained seats. In a Natural tone with classic hoop backs with spindles and...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Minton Spidell French Country Ladder Back Arm Chair W Rush Street
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Minton Spidell French Country Ladder Back Arm Chair W Rush Street
Category
1990s American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Mid 19th century large painted Swedish bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century large painted Swedish bench day bed
Large rustic Swedish pine bench / day bed circa 1850.
Very heavy item. Ideal for a summer house or garden room. Lift up seat wh...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine, Paint
Long Narrow Plank Top Bench, Hungary circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Rustic narrow 8' plank top bench, originally painted brown now distressed and worn down to natural pine with deep aged patina.
The top reveals generations of use with nicks, cracks, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Primitive Oak Lambing Chair With Integral Dog Kennel, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE OAK LAMBING CHAIR
An extremely unusual designed lambing chair with an internal dog kennel underneath.
Made from solid, rich honey-coloured oak.
Of simple form with large ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
19th Century Barrel Back Rustic Pine Settle
Located in Newark, GB
A handsome 19th century English pine barrel back settle, with a gently curved form with a planked back and shaped sides and arms that enclose the single plank seat.
The settle has b...
Category
19th Century British Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Rustic wooden armchair with designer fabric
Located in Premariacco, IT
All-wood 1980s armchair with upholstered seat and back covered in a special fabric that gives the armchair a modern touch.
It can be used in all kinds of environments due to its sof...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Iron Daybed Bench
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Antique Iron Bench Dayb...
Category
1940s Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Iron
Rustic Design Ladder Back Oak & Rush Dining Chairs, Belgium 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Rustic Design Hand Made Oak & Rush Dining Chairs. Made in Belgium, 1950's / 60's period. Set of 6 chairs. Solid oak ladder back frame with woven rush seats. Well proportioned chairs ...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
French Country Style Wrought-Iron and Wood Swivel Bar Stools - Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
French Country Style Wrought-Iron and Wood Swivel Bar Stools - Set of 4
This set of swivel bar stools all have a beautiful wrought iron frame...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wabi Sabi Rustic Bench, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century rustic wabi sabi bench, a unique piece hailing from the picturesque region of Auvergne in the heart of Rhône-Alpes, Cantal, France. Handcrafted from the finest dark soli...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
18th Century French Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th-century French turned oak stool is a magnificent example of timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship. With beautifully turned legs, gently scrolled apron, and a footre...
Category
18th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
rustic bench with a wooden top and white paint, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / bench / wood / rustic / mid-century
A rustic industrial white painted French bench with beautiful patina, ca. 1900. With rounded top that allows two people to sit co...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic Lounge chairs, Belgium 1970s
Located in MOOKHOEK, NL
Rustic blond oak lounge chairs are a marriage of timeless elegance and rugged charm, embodying the essence of rustic sophistication. Crafted from sturdy oak wood with a light, blond ...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Cypress Beam Bench 4' Long Solid Wood + Corten Steel by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our wood beam bench in cypress utilizes salvaged wood logs for a rustic seating experience. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural t...
Category
2010s American Rustic Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Rattan and Wicker Umbria Lounge Chairs With Ottoman Styled after Mcquire
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Rattan and Wicker Umbria Lounge Chairs With Ottoman Styled after Mcquire-- Set of 2
Styled after Orlando Diaz-Azcuy for McGuire, the set includes 2 lounge chairs and ottoman...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
Set of 8 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 8 spindle back ercol dining chairs.
The chairs are beautifully crafted with an eye for details and are made of beech and elm wood.
Timeless pieces that gives an antique/vint...
Category
1950s British Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Beech, Elm
Industrial green wooden stool with nice patina, France 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / stool / wood / industrial / design / rustic
A French small low stool with vibrant green original paint and beautiful patina. A charming designed stool with one strai...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Antique Teak Wood Bench
Located in New York, NY
Antique Wabi Sabi bleached teak bench with unique natural wood character. We added smooth teak minimalist legs to this beautiful ancient wood panel...
Category
1950s Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Teak Wood Long Bench
Located in New York, NY
Antique Wabi Sabi bleached teak bench with unique natural wood character. We added smooth teak minimalist legs to this beautiful ancient wood panel...
Category
1950s Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 4 High Wycombe Elm spindle hoop Back Windsor dining Chairs, 1942
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
This is a set of four early Mid Century Windsor chairs from High Wycombe.
Hoop back dining chairs with bobbin tail circa 1942.
maker's sta...
Category
1940s British Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Ash, Elm
Antique Early 19th Century Rustic Bench with Splayed Legs and Thick Cut Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique early 19th Century circa 1820's rustic bench hand made from a thick, oversized slab of wood with hand carved and joined splayed legs that run through the seat. The bench s...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
4 x Mathieu Matégot Wicker Lounge Chairs, France 1950
Located in DE MEERN, NL
4 x Mathieu Matégot Wicker Lounge Chairs, France 1950s.
These iconic pieces are not just chairs; they are timeless works of art that effortlessly merge...
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
Rustic mid-century wooden bench, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / bench / wood / rustic / mid-century
This beautifully crafted wooden French bench is the perfect addition to any interior. With its sturdy wooden top and legs, this ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Oak milkstool, 1900's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Original handmade folk art milking stool. Made in France, late 19th century. Solid oak stool with tripods so that the stool is never unstable. Simple in design, with a hollowed out s...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Rustic Distressed Maple Cockfighting Betting or Sporting Chair Tri-Leg Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Rustic distressed maple cockfighting, betting, or sporting chair with tri-leg base & twisted rope wrapped details. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is v...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Seating
Materials
Rope, Maple
18th Century Oak Wainscot Chair
Located in Newark, GB
A real antique, this 18th century rustic wainscot chair has a carved shaped top rail above a panelled back, with turned front legs, square section back legs and carved arm supports. ...
Category
18th Century British Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Rustic Peg Leg Plank Seat Bench, Hungary circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
The thick top of this rustic bench is covered in scrapes, gouges, nicks, stains, and old cracks acquired with over 100 years of use. May also serve as a small coffee table.
The top i...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Oak milkstool, circa 1870
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Original handmade folk art milking stool. Made in France around 1870. Solid oak stool with tripod legs so that the stool is never unstable. Simple in design.
Category
1870s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Blue Painted Farmhouse Bench, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The painted exterior of this provincial farmhouse bench has weathered gradually from years of use to achieve the ultimate rustic finish. Once a vibrant, robin’s egg blue, the milk pa...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Italian Rustic table stools with different heights in wood, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Rustic table stools with different heights in wood, 2000s
Pair of rustic table stools with different heights, entirely made of wood. The ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic Iron and Leather Dining Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Authentic dining chairs from 1940s France, exuding rustic elegance and enduring charm. Each chair boasts a sturdy wrought iron frame and luxurious leather seating, embodying the esse...
Category
1940s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic Peg Leg Narrow Bench, Hungary Circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
The appeal of this rustic bench at just under 4' long comes from the thick hard wood top that originally served as a work table, resting on strong squared peg legs.
Note the heavy g...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Pine rocking chair by Steneby hemslöjd, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rocking chair designed by Torsten Claeson who was one of the designers at Steneby Hemslöjd in the middle of the 20th century.
Made in pine.
Fits very well with other Swedish sport...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
This charming set of four rustic wood French chairs dates back to circa 1950 and showcases the timeless elegance of French design. The chairs are made of high-quality wood and rattan...
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Rustic seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Old Hickory Furniture Company, Alabama Sawyer, Andrianna Shamaris, and Bernhardt. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $119 and tops out at $68,000 while the average work can sell for $1,925.
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