$1,510
H 17 in W 36 in D 12 in
Hickory Knife Beam Bench 3' Long Solid Wood + Blackened Steel by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our knife beam bench in hickory utilizes salvaged walnut wood logs for a rustic bench. Narrow and
Steel
$2,000 / item
H 17 in W 36 in D 12 in
Walnut Knife Beam Bench 3' Long Solid Wood + Blackened Steel by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our knife beam bench in walnut utilizes salvaged walnut wood logs for a rustic bench. Narrow and
Steel
Long Narrow Original Painted Trunk Bench with Storage dated 1921
Located in Round Top, TX
The painted finish is all original on this rustic pine flat top narrow trunk which may also serve
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
Wood
Rustic Red Pine Narrow Bench, Hungary circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
Rustic plank top bench, original brick red painted finish shows aged patina worn down to the
Pine, Paint
Rustic 6' Long Peg Leg Narrow Bench, Hungary circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Rustic plank top bench with splay peg legs over 6' long. The top reveals generations of use with
Wood
Vintage Narrow Elm Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage narrow elm bench with mortise and Tenon construction and smooth weathered patina.
Elm
Vintage Narrow Elm Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Narrow vintage elm bench. Mortise and Tenon construction, double side stretchers and weathered
Elm
Vintage Chinese Narrow Elm Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very old bench with weathered wood and nice patina. Narrow seat of 6.5 inches. Low profile. Sturdy
Elm
Narrow Pine Bench, Hungary circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Rustic plank top pine bench with dark aged patina, just under 6' long. The top reveals generations
Pine
Long Narrow Bench, Hungary Circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Rustic plank top bench with deep aged patina, see residual blue/gray paint and touches of green
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Long Narrow French Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
Rustic narrow 8' long elm bench with deep aged patina. The top reveals generations of use with
Elm
Long Pine Narrow Bench, Sweden circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Rustic plank top pine bench with dark aged patina, just under 8' long. The top reveals generations
Pine
Long Narrow French Oak Bench, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Rustic dark oak wood plank top bench with carved trestle legs and long stretcher. The seat reveals
Oak
Long Narrow French Oak Bench, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Rustic dark oak wood plank top bench with carved trestle legs and long stretcher. The seat reveals
Oak
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H 17 in W 48 in D 12 in
Hickory Knife Beam Bench 4' Long Solid Wood + Blackened Steel by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our knife beam bench in hickory utilizes salvaged walnut wood logs for a rustic bench. Narrow and
Steel
Early 20th Century Chinese Hutong Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
This long, narrow bench exemplifies rustic style with its simple design and wonderfully aged
Elm
Long Rustic Narrow Bench from Denmark, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Rustic narrow 9' plank top bench with deep aged patina. The top reveals generations of use with
Wood
Rustic Narrow Pine Bench, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Rustic plank top bench with carved legs. The top reveals generations of use with nicks, small
Pine
Rustic Splay Leg Narrow Bench, Hungary circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
Rustic 6.5' long plank top bench with splay peg legs. The top reveals generations of use with
Wood
Rustic Peg Leg Narrow Long Bench, Hungary circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Rustic plank top bench with splay peg legs, just under 6.5' long. The top reveals generations of
Wood
Long Narrow Rustic Peg Leg Bench, Hungary circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Rustic plank top bench with splay peg legs at just under 6.5' long. The top reveals generations of
Wood
Vintage Chinese Narrow Elm Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very old bench with weathered wood and nice patina. Narrow seat of 6.5 inches. Low profile. Sturdy
Elm
Vintage Chinese Narrow Elm Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very old bench with weathered wood and nice patina. Narrow seat of 6.5 inches. Low profile. Sturdy
Elm
Vintage Chinese Narrow Elm Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very old bench with weathered wood and nice patina. Narrow seat of 7 inches. Low profile. Sturdy
Elm
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, Paint
Narrow Rustic Bench
Located in Washington, DC
Centuries of use and wear have created a most compelling patina on this elmwood bench from China
Elm
Narrow Church Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Narrow rustic wood church bench from Virginia circa 1880. Wear throughout wood is consistent with
Wood
Chinese Rustic Narrow Bench
Located in Washington, DC
Rustic, weathered Chinese peasant"s bench with a very narrow seat. Sleek, ming styling with
Softwood
Rustic Narrow Bench, Chinese
Located in Pasadena, CA
Understated but sophisticated, this rustic Chinese bench is composed of elm wood and features a
Wood
Modernist Table Lamp Palette
Located in Oxford, GB
The Pallete Table Lamp distills the bold, organic-meets-geometric appeal of its floor lamp counterpart into a refined, space-saving design. Perfect for desks, bedside tables, or cons...
Rattan
$750
H 3 in W 19.5 in D 13.5 in
Han Bai Yu Stone Elevated Tray by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stone elevated tray Han Bai Yu stone (White Marble) Hand carved Limited edition Each individual stone vary in inclusions and color. Each piece is individually crafted and is uniq...
Stone
HUDSON organic-shaped wall mirror
Located in Frazão, Porto
The organic-shaped HUDSON is a mirror of modern design, whose mirrored glass is crossed by the structure in brass color, in sinuous lines, making its design even more daring. Shown ...
Mirror, Lacquer
Bench Clothespin in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Bench Clothespin in solid natural cedar wood, with red metal mechanism. Treated solid wood with wax with natural pine extracts. L240xD45xH43cm, price: 8900,00€ L190xD45xH42cm, price...
Cedar
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Set of 3 Curved Top Boxes in White Oak by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Experience the captivating design of R&Y Augousti's set of three curved top boxes, where clean lines meet the soft curvature of meticulously crafted white oak. Each box is a harmonio...
Wood, Oak
19th Century French Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a 19th century French farm table bench, beautiful patina at age these are great for tables but so many times they're used in mudroom or hallways. DIMENSIONS 83ʺW × 9ʺD × 17ʺH
Hardwood
Table Lamp with Brass and Glass by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare Stilnovo table lamp from the 1950s, showcasing iconic Italian mid-century design. This exquisite piece features a brushed satin glass diffuser, enameled metal, and refined brass...
Brass, Steel
Early German Art Deco Milk and Frosted Glass Luzette Pendant , 1900s
By Peter Behrens
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An early German art nouveau milk and frosted pendant with brass mount, ca.1900s. Socket: one E27 or E26 (US) for standrad screw bulb.
Brass
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the Style of Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the style of Josef Frank, ottoman has four solid wood bun feet, fabric is by Robert Allen. Ready for a new home, excellent condition.One ottoman ready to ...
Cotton, Wood
$900 / item
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Minimal style, solid wood chair, textiles or leather seatings, caning backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort, and softness define the essence of the Wing Collection. Inspired by the design of the B-52 aircraft, this concept gave us the freedom to crea...
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Leather, Faux Leather
$1,214 / item
H 15.75 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Smoky Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very original Murano glass wall lamp with a very elongated design of the glass plate and a unique smoky color. The applique is composed of a gold-colored metal structure to which on...
Brass
Colorful Sputnik Chandelier in the Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Large and colorful Sputnik chandelier in the style of Stilnovo, Arredoluce from the 1950s. Brass construction with sixteen arms and E14 porcelain sockets inside the colored cone.
Brass
$1,995 / item
H 30 in W 52 in D 24 in
"Brenne" Bean-shaped Blonde Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The design continuum continues to evolve in this artistic luxury piece. The iconic kidney shape first appeared as a writing desk or dressing table during the Louis XV period of 16th ...
Burl
$7,535 / item
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 55.12 in
Dandy Day Bench Upholstered in Black Fur with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$2,769Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
Blown Glass
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.
Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.
Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.
Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.
For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.
Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.