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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 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
Rustic, Vintage Stool/Table, Belgium, 1900s
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A rustic, vintage stool with a modernist feel. Sitting on four tapered legs and formed of elm with a large slab top the piece has a great aesthetic. Probably dating from the early ...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Rustic Seating

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Wood

Charles Dudouyt French Woven Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Four Rustic French Wood and Woven Leather Dining Chairs, attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, circa 1950s. They retain their wonder...
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating

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Leather, Wood

Set of 8 Rustic Banister Back Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rustic set of eight English Country style banister back chairs in dark stained maple with tightly woven rush seats. Each Chair measures 17.5” wide by 15.25” deep by 39.5” high. Seat...
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20th Century Rustic Seating

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Rush, Maple

StavOak Dining Game Table & 4 Chairs Jack Daniels’ Barrel Staves Jobie G Redmond
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...
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1980s American Vintage Rustic Seating

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Oak

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...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Seating

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Hardwood

Carved Bench in Solid Wood with Storing Space, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Transport yourself to the 19th century with this exquisite rustic three-seater bench, hailing from either Haute-Savoie, Breton, or Auvergnat regions. The rich patina adorning the mon...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

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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...
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1940s French Vintage Rustic Seating

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Wrought Iron

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...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Seating

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Rope, Maple

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...
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19th Century British Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

Set of Eight Woodland Dining Chairs in Holly Hunt Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A magnificent set with one armchair and seven side chairs. The set custom upholstered with Holly Hunt Leather seats and Ralph Lauren Padded Check fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Rustic Farm Stool, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A rustic tripod farm stool with a curved seat.
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating

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Elm

Old Handmade Wooden Stool, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Old handmade wooden stool from the French Alps, 1950s.
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating

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Wood

Set of 4 Rittenhouse Old Hickory Cedar Bar Stools
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 American Old Hickory-style (1950s) cedar bar stools with a low slat back and an "X" form and box stretcher. (RITTENHOUSE) (PRICED AS SET) (Related items: 060874, 060875, 060...
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1950s American Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine

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 form with function. Crafted ...
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Metal, Metallic Thread

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 ...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Oak

Set Of 8 D.R. Dimes Bird Cage Windsor Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine set of 8 classic windsor design with slatted back and geometric form cresting rail. The chairs with slight saddle seat and resting on turned legs with a conforming H-form stret...
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20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood, Maple, Oak, Pine

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...
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Seating

Materials

Oak

Antique Extra Large Windsor Country Chair 19th Century Ash and Sycamore English
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A very large English country Windsor chair from the 19th Century. Very large proportions, wonderful turned bulbous legs and double stretcher detail. Sycamore arms and back rest, ...
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19th Century English Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Ash, Sycamore

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.
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1870s French Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Oak

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...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

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 ...
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Early 2000s Italian Rustic Seating

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Wood

Vintage Farmhouse Spindle Chairs- Set of 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W17 D18 H34 SW17.5 SD16 SH17.5 Vintage Farmhouse Spindle Chairs in AS FOUND vintage condition. Chairs overall show well and feel strong and sturdy. These feature natural age and pat...
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1940s Vintage Rustic Seating

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Wood

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. ...
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18th Century British Antique Rustic Seating

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Oak

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...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

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 ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

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...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine

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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Seating

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Sheepskin

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, ...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine, Paint

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...
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four rustic wood French chairs. Manufactured in French, circa 1950. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material...
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Small rustic wooden stool with curved base, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / stool / wood / rustic / mid-century A small wooden stool made in France, around 1900. A sturdy and decorative addition to any interior crafted from high-quality wood...
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Small rustic wooden stool with curved base, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / stool / wood / rustic / mid-century A small wooden stool made in France, around 1900. A sturdy and decorative addition to any interior crafted from high-quality wood...
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

Early 19th C. Italian Carved Rustic Bench "Ave Maria"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rustic bench from the late 18th to early 19th century beautifully combines functional design with artistic craftsmanship. The hand-carved rosettes on the apron add a decorative...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

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...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Set of Ten Gregorius Pineo Twig Iron Outdoor Dining Armchairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular set of ten garden dining armchairs manufactured and designed by Gregorius Pineo, Los Angeles, CA. They do Not have designer masks. These wonderful patio armchairs feature...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Metal, Iron

Rupert Bevan Marcel Bench
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Rustic Seating

Materials

Oak

Unusual 5 piece painted natural wood garden set
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual 5 piece painted natural wood garden set circa 1940. Rustic piece of swedish wood work using sourced branches to make furniture.  Set comprises of a table, sofa, 2 armchairs ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Seating

Materials

Birch, Pine, Paint

Swedish Stool 19th Century
Located in Balen, BE
Authentic Swedish stool made in the 19th century, estimated mid to late 19th century. Wonderful sturdy joinery. Has been previously scraped and shows all the previous layers of paint...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

1930's Rustic Red High Ladder Back Wood & Rush Chair set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Rustic High Ladder Back Red Lacquered Wood & Rush Chair set. Made in France, 1930's period. Classic design high ladder back chairs with Moustac...
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1930s French Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Rush

Set of 2 Carved Oak Chairs, Henning Kjaernulf, Denmark 1950s
Located in Rīga, LV
Carved oak dining chairs with newly upholstered seats. The price is for two chairs. I have a set of 6 chairs, several tables and sideboards by Henning Kjaernulf, please ask if you’re...
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20th Century Danish Rustic Seating

Materials

Oak

Rustic Rush Seat Bar Stool, France 1960S
Located in Rīga, LV
Primitive bar chair with a rush seat. Lightweight but sturdy. Additional information: Country of manufacture: France Period: 1960s Dimensions: W 3...
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20th Century French Rustic Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Set of 2 Solid Pine Chairs, Göran Malmvall, Sweden 1940s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 2 solid pine dining chairs designed by Göran Malmvall in the 1940s. Four more chairs are available, please ask. Additional information: Country of manufacture: Sweden Period:...
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20th Century Swedish Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine

Rustic Painted Bench, France 1920s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage rustic pained bench with a beautiful color structure - red under light-gray paint. Additional information: Country of manufacture: France Design period: 1920s Dimensions: 16...
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20th Century French Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Rustic Scandinavian Chairs, 1950s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 2 red-gray painted Scandinavian chairs. Additional information: Period: 1950s Dimensions: 40.5 W x 44 D x 78 H cm Seat: 44 H cm Condition: Good vintage condition - imperfecti...
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20th Century Swedish Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Pine Scalloped Chairs by Carl-Ewert Ekström, Sweden 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 4 solid pine dining chairs with high back, newly upholstered. Lightweight and stable. Additional information: Country of manufacture: Sweden Design period: 1960s Dimensions: ...
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20th Century Swedish Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood, Pine

Rustic Low Rush Seat Chair, France 1960S
Located in Rīga, LV
Low oak chair with a rush seat. The price is for one chair. Two chairs are available. Additional information: Country of manufacture: France Design period: 1960s Dimensions: 44 W x ...
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20th Century French Rustic Seating

Materials

Straw, Oak

Vintage swedish folk art chairs, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage oak swedish folk art dining chairs These rustic farm chairs were handcrafted and show good craftsmenship. Good condition with normal age related wear 1960s - Sweden Dimen...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Rustic Seating

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Oak

Vintage Old Hickory Hoop Settee with Woven Rattan Back and Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Old Hickory hoop settee from the mid 20th century with woven rattan back and seat. This mid-20th-century Old Hickory hoop settee is a rustic masterpiece that seamlessly blends nat...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood, Rattan

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 texture of the end grain. The 15...
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2010s American Rustic Seating

Materials

Steel

1940’s Adirondack bench
Located in Chicago, IL
1940’s Adirondack bench with hide upholstery. It has storage underneath seat. Made in US.
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1940s American Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Hide, Wood

Pair of rustic armchairs, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Pair of rustic solid oak armchairs with comfortable and fresh looking reupholstered boucla cushions. These elegantly shaped wooden chairs add a rustic touch to your interior. 1950s...
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Vintage wicker bar stools - set of 4, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 vintage bar stools with wooden frames and wicker seats. Elegant vintage pieces with a rustic touch. Good condition with sturdy wicker seats. 1960s - Belgium Dimensions: ...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Primitive Rustic Bench Spanish Mesquite Wood and Rock Stone
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sensational Modern Rustic Bench Spanish Mesquite Wood and Rock Stone 57.5 w x 16d seat 16 h, Stone 21 Original unrestored live edge rustic natural condition reclaimed wood and rock....
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Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Seating

Materials

Stone

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...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

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Straw, Wood

Wooden Beam Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
Hand-carved from a robust square beam. Each groove and gnaw mark tells a story of creation, making this piece not just a stool but conversational artwork. Whether it's used as a cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Seating

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Wood

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
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1960s European Vintage Rustic Seating

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Oak

Naive Wabi Sabi Bench, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century folk art bench, a magnificent treasure originating from the picturesque region of Auvergne in the heart of Rhône-Alpes, Cantal, France. Handcrafted from the finest dark ...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

Antique French bench, 1850s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
An interesting wooden bench, with decorative elegant carved base and rounded wooden top with brilliant grain. This bench is meticulously handcrafted using the finest quality wood, en...
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1850s French Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

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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