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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Antique Iron Daybed Bench
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Iron
Javanese 19th Century Teak Wood Daybed with Storage and Hand Woven Rattan
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Javanese teak wood daybed from the 19th century, with rattan seat, storage and hand carved scrolling motifs. Handcrafted on the island of Java during the 19th century, this teak (a very sturdy wood) daybed charmed us right away with its rustic character and great presence. We found it in Java on an excursion during the early 1980s. The bed features a hand-carved headboard with scrolling cloud motifs, flanked with straight supports topped with pyramidal finials. The main section presents a low storage...
Rattan, Teak
Custom Oak Bench by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is one of our custom benches that can be made in walnut or oak. As shown in oak with a distressed natural, weathered looking finish. This can be made in custom lengths and it ca...
Oak, Walnut
American Rustic Old Hickory Chaise
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (19/20th Century) daybed/chaise lounge with woven seat and spindle apron
Wicker
Mahogany neoclassical daybed, 19th c.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Neoclassical lounge chair, daybed, recamier in carved mahogany with the back describing a wave. France, 19th c.
Mahogany
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Daybed or Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century walnut daybed or bench seat made in the grand French Napoleon III period. The walnut frame features large round padd...
Fabric, Walnut
Bronze and Leather Daybed or Bench by Nicos Zographos
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze and caramel color leather daybed or bench, designed by Nicos Zographos, American, circa 1960s. Retains warm original patina to the bronze.
Metal, Bronze
Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues
Located in Sheffield, MA
Graceful and inviting, the recamier chaise with arched back and rolled arm. The fainting couch is upholstered but it does show some ware. Although made in the Victorian period, it ...
Upholstery
Antique Reclining Daybed
Located in Batley, GB
An antique country house daybed of unusual form. The back reclines and both arms open outwards for ease of getting into and out of. Raised on square tapered legs. English c1900 For ...
Walnut
Ralph Lauren Home Collection Woven Rattan Wicker Bed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Organic modern coastal style full sized woven bamboo rattan bed by Ralph Lauren Home Polo collection. The bed features a subtle sleig...
Metal
Marcel Breuer Style Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Marcel Breuer style daybed. Tubular chrome at both ends. Bed has hinges which allow it to be lifted, allowing for storage underneath. Great piece ...
Chrome
Bodil Kjaer Bench
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Denmark, Bodil Kjaer bench in leather (Re-Edition).
Chrome
Linear Bench in Natural Wanut Series 72 by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern legend Edward Wormley, "The Linear Bench" embodies modern minimalism with clean lines and a sturdy metal stretcher. Explore...
Brass
Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia - the perfect addition to any modern living space. This sleek and stylish piece of furniture is designed to provi...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Cleopatra Daybed by Dick Cordemeijer, 1953
By Auping, A.R. Cordemeijer, Dick Cordemeijer
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful daybeds designed by the Dutch designer Dick Cordemeijer for Auping. The frames are grey and the top bar's are made from solid teak. In very good condition seen there age....
Metal
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H 31.5 in W 80.71 in D 34.26 in
19th Century French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent 18th century French Louis XV period daybed. The bed needs a reupholstered , we can do it with the color velvet you choose.
Velvet, Walnut
Provincial Chinese Horse Trough Bench, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A celebration of wabi-sabi, this rustic elmwood bench from the late 19th century originated as a raised trough in a Qing-dynasty horse stable. At some point in its long life, the far...
Elm
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H 41 in W 75 in D 35 in
Early 19th-C. Rustic Moroccan Carved Wood and Wicker Daybed / Chaise / Sofa
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is amazing! It is an early 19th century heavily carved Moroccan chase. The back is some sort of carved exotic wood, possibly teak, and the seat is a woven wicker. It has age app...
Wicker, Wood
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H 31 in W 81.75 in D 32 in
Brandt Ranch Oak Style Turquoise Vinyl Convertible Sofa Daybed by Economy Furn
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous convertible sofa or daybed comprised of oak and original turquoise vinyl faux leather by Economy Furniture style of A. Brandt Ranch ...
Faux Leather, Oak
Primitive Early 20th Century Naga Wood Daybed or Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A primitive wood Naga daybed, or coffee table, from the early 20th century. This wooden bed from the Naga tribes of Nagaland, North East India has been car...
Wood
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H 20 in W 84.5 in D 40 in
Naga Daybed or Table, Carved from a Single Piece of Wood, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous Naga daybed (or coffee table) from the early 20th century. This wooden bed from the Naga tribes of Nagaland, North East India has been carved ou...
Wood
18th Century New England Cherry Daybed or Rope Bed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming late 18th century New England cherry daybed or rope bed made in the Federal style and period. Features a newly upholstered frame with a blue and white ticking stripe and rop...
Iron
Mid-19th Century Rustic Moroccan Sofa with Metal Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-19th century rustic Moroccan rustic sofa with metal details. Replaced with outside cushion.
Wood
1960s Cane Lounge Chair and Footstool by Dryad and Angraves
By Dryad
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
1960s cane and rattan lounge chairs and footstools. One chair retains the Dryad plaque and the other retains the plaque by Angraves, UK. Plaque to the rear reads Dryad Leicester Cane Furniture...
Cane
Antique Daybed from India
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Antique daybed from India. It is a very atmosphereful work, close to the model Pierre Jeanneret used at home in India. The styling compatibility with th...
Rope, Wood
Antique Rustic Provincial Pine Daybed
Located in Sheffield, MA
The wonderful and rare antique Primitive rustic pine country daybed is from Canada. The inset foam mattress and pad topper are covered in pale blue textured linen. A contrasting pill...
Pine
19th Century Painted Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic 19th century painted oxblood red daybed from Guatemala. Custom mattress included. Head and footboard are removable Great old natural patina.
Wood, Paint