Mexican Sabino Wood Live Edge Wood Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
rustic decor. Chair has natural inclusions and light wear that add to it's character. It is solid but
Mid-20th Century Rustic Chairs
Wood
Mexican Sabino Wood Live Edge Wood Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
rustic decor. Chair has natural inclusions and light wear that add to it's character. It is solid but
Wood
Greek Chair. From the Reefs Collection
By Yunior Marino
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Yunior Marino’s furniture series blurs the line between order and chaos. He brings to life organic objects full of texture that give the utilitarian object a sculptural air. Even whe...
Wood, Palmwood
$2,950 / item
H 19.49 in W 19.69 in D 25.2 in
Mexican Conacaste Modern Rustic Solid Wood Chair with Fine Leather Seats
By Estrella Mora Zamorano
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
of time,” says Estrella. Mexican architect Estrella Zamorano's collection "was born with the
Leather, Wood
Contemporary Rustic Mexican Tripod Chair in Parota Wood
Located in San Miguel De Allende, Guanajuato
A simple and elegant chair that can adapt to many interior styles. Each piece is handmade and
Rustic Mexican Wood Block Chair
Located in Toronto, CA
A simple carved wood stump chair that turns any forgotten corner photo-shoot ready. Place this one
Wood
Set of 8 Rustic Pine Mexican Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 8 rustic pine hand made dining chairs from Mexico having natural color. Note: Matching farm
Pine
Antique Mexican Chair
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940. We offer this Antique Mexican Chair. made in solid tropical wood with original palm
Wood
Infant Chair from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Wooden infant chair from an orphanage in Toluca, Mexico.
Wood
Vintage Chair from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Restored collector's wooden chair from Guerrero, Mexico. These chairs are collected in a small town
Wood
Wood Chair from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
1940s restored collector's chair from Guerrero, Mexico.
Wood
Quiroga Chairs from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Beautifully painted pair of chairs from Quiroga, Michoacan. Woven palm seat is original. Style
Wood
Vintage Wooden Chair from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
1970's handmade chair from Guerrero, Mexico.
Wood
Vintage Wooden Chair from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
1970s restored chair from Guerrero. 100% handcrafted.
Wood
Hand Carved Chair From Yucatan, Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Rustic cedar chair hand carved in one piece, Ticul region, Yucatan, Mexico 1980's. One of a kind
Cedar
Vintage Chair Made of Wood from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Restored collector's chair from Guerrero, Mexico.
Wood
Set of Five Mexican Leather and Cedar Equipale Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic set of five assembled Mexican equipale chairs crafted from animal leather and cedar. The
Bamboo, Leather, Cedar
A PAIR OF RUSTIC LEATHER AND WOOD BARREL CHAIRS
Located in NYC, NY
a PAIR OF CHAIRS WITH LEATHER HIDES AS SEATS AND SEAT BACKS WITH AND LATTICED WOOD BASE.
Leather, Wood
Oaxaca Child's Chair
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Rustic wooden chair from Oaxaca with original paint, circa 1960s. Made for a small child.
Wood
Oaxaca Child's Chair Wood, 1960s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Rustic wooden chair from Oaxaca with original paint, circa 1960s.
Wood
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H 36 in W 23.6 in D 20 in
Vintage rustic Spanish gothic leather and wrought iron chairs, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
GOTHTIQUE: a 4set of wrought iron and leather antique Spanish gothic chairs, early to mid 20th
Wrought Iron
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H 35.75 in W 21.25 in D 18.5 in
1960s Rustic Mexican Mid - Century Modern Leather and Iron Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960's era handcrafted iron and leather armchairs from Mexico. Newly upholstered in medium brown
Iron
Butaca Chair from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Old, butaca scissor stool carved in hardwood from a tree trunk, rural Jalisco, Mexico.
Wood
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H 31 in W 21 in D 20.5 in
Spanish Hacienda Vintage Mexico Set of Four Chairs Seagrass & Rustic Wood 1950s
By Clara Porset
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Spanish Hacienda vintage Mexico set of four chairs in seagrass and rustic wood, Mexico, 1950s in
Seagrass, Wood
Impressive Huge Heavy Pine Farm Table with 8 Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive large hand made heavy pine rustic farm table having sculpted geometric chunky legs and
Pine
Early 20th Century Rustic Hardwood Chair from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Rustic mesquite stool from San Felipe, Guanajuato, circa early 1900s. The seat is heavily weathered
Hardwood
Handcrafted Leather and Carved Wood Mexican Modern Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A one-of-a-kind piece from 1930s Mexico, this rustic chair steals the show. The backrest and seat
Leather, Wood
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H 43.75 in W 16.75 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Charlotte Perriand Style Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of 8, Mexico 1960s
Located in View Park, CA
A set of eight Charlotte Perriand style dining chairs, made in Mexico circa early 1960s. There are
Wood
Rustic Michael Taylor Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful rustic and sophisticated pine chair. This chair is photographed in several different
Metal
Whitewashed Equipale Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Charming vintage Mexican equipale chairs in their as-found condition. Wonderful white-washed wood
Leather, Wood
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
Artefacto LS 16 Floor Lamp by Lørdag & Søndag
Located in Geneve, CH
Artefacto LS 16 Floor Lamp by Lørdag & Søndag Dimensions: D 46 x W 46 x H 130 cm. Materials: Wicker. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it ...
Wicker
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$5,115 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$7,150 / item
H 21.66 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Egg Designs Brutalist Teal Ceramic & Verdigris Copper Side Table
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ Boogie Nights side table (2021) is a sculptural, Brutalist-inspired accent piece handcrafted with artistic precision. The top is composed of individually glazed teal-gre...
Steel, Copper
$5,210
H 30.71 in W 84.26 in D 43.31 in
Lounge Sofa in Cognac Leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, in the 1970s. A large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto., Italy,...
Leather
$14,500 / set
H 30 in W 31.5 in D 33 in
Pair of 1940's Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Amber Color Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful exuberant pair of new Danish modern lounge chairs of our own design. The design is inspired by the classic designs from the 1940s but with our own design variations and up-...
Sheepskin, Beech
Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the Style of Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the style of Clara Porset, circa 1960.
Wood
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design Dimensions: D 9 x W 16 x H 12 cm. Materials: Cast brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 3 kg. Finished and assembled by hand in India....
Brass
$5,412 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
Brass, Bronze
$860 / item
H 6.7 in W 5.5 in D 3.3 in
Fun Guy Stained Glass Sconce in Brushed Nickel by Frangere Studio
By Frangere Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amid the machine-polished surfaces of contemporary life, the Fun Guy wall sconce celebrates the mark of the human hand, with a striking level of charm and sophistication. A labor...
Aluminum
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.