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Rustic Children's Furniture

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
1950s Rustic Style Wooden Children’s Rocking Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
1950s rustic style children’s rocking chair. Original caned seat. Chair is structurally sound. Seat is 13.5” width x 11” deep.  
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1950s American Vintage Rustic Children's Furniture

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Cane, Wood

1950s Rustic Style Wooden Children’s Rocking Chair
1950s Rustic Style Wooden Children’s Rocking Chair

1950s Rustic Style Wooden Children’s Rocking Chair

Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a charming, very rustic hooded rocking cradle with an interesting and unusual “bird house” with a circular opening, built into the shallow hood,...
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Late 19th Century Irish Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

Materials

Oak, Pine

Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle
Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle

Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle

Child’s Antique Oak Windsor Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Antique hardwood Child’s Windsor arm chair with the classic hoop back with spindles and a shaped seat. Raised on splayed turned legs with turned H stretcher. Measures: H. 25 1/2"...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

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Hardwood

Child’s Antique Oak Windsor Chair
Child’s Antique Oak Windsor Chair

Child’s Antique Oak Windsor Chair

Welsh Vernacular Child's Windsor Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wonderful early 19th Century primative Welsh child's Windsor chair having bentwood back supported by spokeshaved spindles over "D" shaped seat supported by splayed hewn legs, possess...
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Early 19th Century Welsh Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

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Ash, Sycamore

Welsh Vernacular Child's Windsor Chair
Welsh Vernacular Child's Windsor Chair

Welsh Vernacular Child's Windsor Chair

Rustic Red Children’s Hand Crafted Wood Diner Style Table & 2 Benches Set
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Rustic red children’s hand-crafted wood diner style table & 2 benches, a set. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage a...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rustic Red Children’s Hand Crafted Wood Diner Style Table & 2 Benches Set
Rustic Red Children’s Hand Crafted Wood Diner Style Table & 2 Benches Set

Rustic Red Children’s Hand Crafted Wood Diner Style Table & 2 Benches Set

French Rustic Dark Oak 19th Century Child's Chair with Ladder Back and Rush Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic French dark oak child's chair from the 19th century with carved ladder back, open arms with turned supports, rush seat, carved apron and turned legs with cross stretcher. In...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

Materials

Rush, Oak

French Rustic Dark Oak 19th Century Child's Chair with Ladder Back and Rush Seat
French Rustic Dark Oak 19th Century Child's Chair with Ladder Back and Rush Seat

French Rustic Dark Oak 19th Century Child's Chair with Ladder Back and Rush Seat

Sculptural Functional Object, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This unique wooden stool, originally used as a small child's seat, features a bold, sculptural base and hand-carved detailing that echo the spirit of late 19th to early 20th century ...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

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Wood

Sculptural Functional Object, France, 19th Century
Sculptural Functional Object, France, 19th Century

Sculptural Functional Object, France, 19th Century

19th Century French Rustic Children’s Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Rustic Children’s Chair. This handsome French country handmade rustic children’s chair is sculpted of native wood with beautiful chiseled features. Great as a scu...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

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Wood

19th Century French Rustic Children’s Chair
19th Century French Rustic Children’s Chair

19th Century French Rustic Children’s Chair

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mahal throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 2' 5" x 3' 5".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Children's Furniture

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Throw Rug
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Throw Rug

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Throw Rug

American Rustic Pine Child's High Chair with Rush Seat, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American rustic pine child's high chair from the early 20th century with rush seat. Experience the warmth and nostalgia of early American craftsmanship with this rustic pine child...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Children's Furniture

Materials

Rush, Pine

American Rustic Pine Child's High Chair with Rush Seat, Early 20th Century
American Rustic Pine Child's High Chair with Rush Seat, Early 20th Century

American Rustic Pine Child's High Chair with Rush Seat, Early 20th Century

Antique Child's Corner Chair with Bamboo Frame and Hexagonal Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese child's corner chair from the 19th century, with bamboo frame and hexagonal base. Our hearts melt immediately upon inspection of this rustic child's corner chair! ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Antique Child's Corner Chair with Bamboo Frame and Hexagonal Base
Antique Child's Corner Chair with Bamboo Frame and Hexagonal Base

Antique Child's Corner Chair with Bamboo Frame and Hexagonal Base

Guatemalan Child's Chair, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in the early 20th century, this petite Guatemalan children's chair charms with its playful asymmetry and richly textured surface. Influenced by Spanish Colonial furniture design, the chair has a slatted back and square seat resting on two short, hand-turned legs. The low seat is the perfect height for a youngster, but we love this petite chair as a low side table or tabletop display Stand...
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Early 20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Guatemalan Child's Chair, circa 1900
Guatemalan Child's Chair, circa 1900

Guatemalan Child's Chair, circa 1900

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1970's Pine & Wool Rocking Sheep, The Netherlands
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Children’s Chair Bauhaus Breuer Cesca Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Miami, FL
Great Children’s chair in the style of Marcel Breuer’s Cesca Chair. Most likely from the 60s.
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Children's rocking horse made of bamboo and rattan 1960s
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19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Children's Chair
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H 29.5 in W 23.75 in D 14.75 in
Antique Victorian Wood & Cast Iron Children's School Desk w/ Folding Bench Seat
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H 25.5 in W 36 in D 25 in
Biedermeier Children's Bench dual Functionality as a Luxurious Pet Bed
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Swedish mid 19th century carved pine rocking cradle
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Swedish mid 19th century carved pine rocking cradle
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Swedish mid 19th century carved pine rocking cradle

H 22.5 in W 35.25 in D 28.5 in
1940s Fritz Henningsen Windsor Oak Chair Model CH 18A, Denmark
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Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished. - Sturdy and stable. - Measure: height of seat 45 cm.
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1940s Danish Vintage Rustic Children's Furniture

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Oak

1940s Fritz Henningsen Windsor Oak Chair Model CH 18A, Denmark
1940s Fritz Henningsen Windsor Oak Chair Model CH 18A, Denmark

1940s Fritz Henningsen Windsor Oak Chair Model CH 18A, Denmark

H 38.19 in W 22.84 in D 18.12 in
19th Century Diminutive French Provincial Child’s Chest of Drawers
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century Diminutive French Provincial Child’s chest of drawers This child’s Baroque style French country chest of drawers has a finely ser...
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Original Painted Pine Baby Cradle Rocker, Sweden 1850-55
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful baby cradle was hand-crafted by a loving family in the mid 1800's. Note each of the narrow ends with dates and monograms. The original painted finish with red/orange panels, white flowers and green leaves is also gently appealing where the paint is worn away from years of use revealing the aged pine. The faux wood brown background was the traditional folk art style of the era. This wood cradle has been restored and waxed. It is solid/structurally sound. A new base/bottom has been added. An old alteration is seen along the rockers where it was raised up. Antique cradles...
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19th century rustic Swedish class room blackboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century rustic Swedish children's blackboard circa 1880. Blackboard writing surface on stand with chalk storage well.  Ideal for use in retail for signage or for a quirky featu...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

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19th century rustic Swedish class room blackboard
19th century rustic Swedish class room blackboard

19th century rustic Swedish class room blackboard

H 54 in W 26.5 in D 13 in
Vintage Hitchcock Style Boston Windsor Stencil Back Childs Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Hitchcock or Boston style spindle back children's rocking chair. Black with gold trim and stenciled back.
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Children's Furniture

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Vintage Hitchcock Style Boston Windsor Stencil Back Childs Rocking Chair Rocker
Vintage Hitchcock Style Boston Windsor Stencil Back Childs Rocking Chair Rocker

Vintage Hitchcock Style Boston Windsor Stencil Back Childs Rocking Chair Rocker

H 28 in W 21 in D 14 in
Antique Red Woven Wicker Barrel Back Child’s Rocker Rocking Chair Doll 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique red wicker barrel back child or doll sized rocking chair with attached pink floral cushion.
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Early 20th Century Rustic Children's Furniture

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Antique Red Woven Wicker Barrel Back Child’s Rocker Rocking Chair Doll 19"
Antique Red Woven Wicker Barrel Back Child’s Rocker Rocking Chair Doll 19"

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H 17 in W 19 in D 18.25 in
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1920’s Wooden Wagon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rustic antique wood wagon from the early 1900’s. Great used condition. Hand painted has nice res accent color. Works well. Can be used for decor.
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1920s American Vintage Rustic Children's Furniture

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Wood

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1920’s Wooden Wagon

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H 16 in W 16.5 in D 43.5 in
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Rustic French 1880s Miniature Oak Chair with Scrolling Arms and Side Stretchers

Rustic French 1880s Miniature Oak Chair with Scrolling Arms and Side Stretchers

H 24 in W 15 in D 12 in
French 1880s Miniature Decorative Carved Walnut Chair with Rustic Appearance
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Walnut

French 1880s Miniature Decorative Carved Walnut Chair with Rustic Appearance
French 1880s Miniature Decorative Carved Walnut Chair with Rustic Appearance

French 1880s Miniature Decorative Carved Walnut Chair with Rustic Appearance

H 14 in W 11 in D 8 in
French 19th Century Rustic Wooden Child's Wheelbarrow with Curving Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French wooden child's wheelbarrow from the 19th century, with curving handles. Created in France during the 19th century, this petite wheelbarrow will make for an excellent additio...
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French 19th Century Rustic Wooden Child's Wheelbarrow with Curving Handles
French 19th Century Rustic Wooden Child's Wheelbarrow with Curving Handles

French 19th Century Rustic Wooden Child's Wheelbarrow with Curving Handles

H 13.5 in W 43 in D 14 in
19th Century Rustic Swedish Children's Blackboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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Pine

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H 54 in W 26.5 in D 13 in
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H 36 in W 41 in D 79.75 in
Antique Swedish Rustic Pine Child Chair, Mid-19th Century
Located in Uppsala, SE
Red painted antique rustic pine child chair. Made in Sweden, circa 1850. The red paint is most likely original since there are no remnants of any other paint or color. The red paint ...
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Antique Swedish Rustic Pine Child Chair, Mid-19th Century
Antique Swedish Rustic Pine Child Chair, Mid-19th Century

Antique Swedish Rustic Pine Child Chair, Mid-19th Century

H 24.81 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in

Rustic children's furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rustic children's furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage children's furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, seating, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic children's furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Central America, and Guatemala pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 children's furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $240 and tops out at $2,030 while the average work can sell for $1,295.

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