Rustic Chairs
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
Antique Ladder Back Rush Seat Chairs set of Six
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful set of 6 high back ladder chairs in solid oak and rush seats, 1950s made in South of France.
All 6 chairs are in original good condition.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Chairs
Materials
Oak
$2,726 / set
Artisan Woven Chestnut Chair by Longinos, National Craft Award, Spain 1980s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exceptional handcrafted lounge chair designed and created in Hervás, Spain by the renowned artisan Longinos Hernández Prol during the 1980s, recipient of Spain's prestigious National...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early American Three-slat Ladder-back Chair with Splint Weave Seat
Located in Louisville, KY
For those with a keen interest in historic pieces that have essentially evolved into artful pieces, this early American three-slat ladder back with stunning splint weave seat, most l...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
Charles Dudouyt Oak and Straw chairs
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Painter and illustrator turned furniture designer Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) sense of rusticity and modernism is strikingly present in this set of 1930s chairs.
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
$1,185 / item
Mexican Sabino Wood Live Edge Wood Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great, primitive live edge chair. Perfect corner piece to compliment any wabisabi, minimalist or rustic decor.
Chair has natural inclusions and light wear that add to it's charact...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
Minton Spidell French Country Ladder Back Arm Chair W Rush Street
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Minton Spidell French Country Ladder Back Arm Chair W Rush Street
Category
1990s American Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century Irish Hedge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Step into the rustic elegance of this 18th-century Irish ash hedge chair, a remarkable embodiment of Ireland's rich heritage and the ingenuity of its craftsmen. A true hedge chair has roots in traditional folk art being constructed from found branches and lumber and showcases the resourcefulness and creativity of the skilled Irish craftsmen of the era. With its organic materials and timeless appeal, this hedge chair brings a touch of nature's beauty into any space. As you settle into its well-worn seat, you can almost hear echoes of conversations and stories shared around it throughout history. Own a piece of Ireland's past with this extraordinary 18th-century Irish hedge chair...
Category
18th Century Irish Antique Rustic Chairs
Materials
Ash
$3,600 Sale Price
25% Off
Modern Thick Leather Hanging Sling Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the seat made of leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, ...
Category
2010s South African Rustic Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,150 / item
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 in a contemporary setting and hear the design gods ...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
Greek Chair. From the Reefs Collection
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...
Category
2010s Mexican Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood, Palmwood
$7,500 / item
Organic Wabi Sabi Chair, France, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This one-of-a-kind folk art chair from France embodies the wabi-sabi philosophy, celebrating the beauty of natural imperfection. Crafted with remarkable woodworking, its rich patina ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Belgian Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chair from Belgium, circa 1800. An upright shape with a striking open-framed backrest and a square paneled seat upon turned legs. The dark, softly polished wood has weathere...
Category
Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Rustic Chairs
Materials
Oak
$455 / item
Modern Sling Butterfly Hanging Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The timeless butterfly chair is a classic that has stood the test of time for over 80 years. Its story is one of transformation, adaptability, and evolution, making it an icon in the...
Category
2010s South African Rustic Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,550 / item
Maple Arrow Back Lounge Arm Chair att. to Herman De Vries for Cushman 1930/40s
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Rustic Americana wingback, arrow back, form lounge chair in solid maple, attributed to Herman de Vries, for Cushman, unsigned. The chair is an example of Modernisms early i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Chairs
Materials
Maple
Rustic Scalloped Edge Dining Chairs, Set of 10, Italy, 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Vittorio Valabrega Rustic Primitive Dining Chairs, Set of 10, 1940's
Rare set of rustic Deco chairs. Their appearance is both heavy and light thanks to the ladder back. Carved in Oa...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Rustic Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Wood Carved Lounge Birthing Chair
Located in Duxbury, MA
One of a kind vintage wood chair. Comes apart in two pieces. Bird carving detail on the back of the chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Rustic French Oak & Rush Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
This elegant pair of French armchairs exudes quiet sophistication through a perfect balance of rustic simplicity and modern restraint. Crafted from solid oak wood with hand-woven rus...
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Brutalist 3 Leg Chair, Fireside Chair with Tripod Legs and Decorative Carving
Located in Bochum, NRW
Spanish Brutalist 3 leg Side chair 1950s . Very nice dark warm Brown color . Good condition .
Tripod Legs Side Chair, also called a birthing chair.
Hand carved pine wood with three r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Rustic Chairs
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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Chairs
Materials
Rush
$1,090 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Four Early 20th Century American Ladder-Back Wood and Deer Hide Chairs.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Set of Four Early 20th Century American Ladder-Back Wood and Deer Hide
Chairs.
Antique ladder-back rustic chairs with deer hide seats. The leather is securely laced around a wooden ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Chairs
Materials
Hide, Wood
Fine Rustic Set Of Six Antique English Oak Barley Twist Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
English Tavern set of Oak Armchairs with well carved Barley Twist supports and stretchers, inset Cane seats and backs, doweled flat panel arms and custom fl...
Category
19th Century English Antique Rustic Chairs
Materials
Oak, Cane
Vintage Boho Sculptural Horn Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning Vintage Boho Sculptural Horn Chair exemplifies American style with its unique blend of rustic elegance and artistic craftsmanship. Crafted from authentic horns, this ch...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Chairs
Materials
Horn, Upholstery
Set of Eight English Ladderback Rush-Seat Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A fine set of eight English ladder-back wooden chairs with handsome woven rush seats.
Featuring nicely-turned legs and supports, slight variation from chair to chair.
A classic rus...
Category
19th Century English Antique Rustic Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
$4,895 / set
Rustic Hoop Back Welsh Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A charming early windsor armchair with a hooped back and hand-turned spindles over a "waist" of a continuous bent arm with a central shoulder on the back of the arm across the four m...
Category
Early 1800s Welsh Antique Rustic Chairs
Materials
Ash
Set of Impressive French Teak Wood and Lucite Chairs, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Rare set of four French chairs in very good condition.
Made in France in the 1960s
These chairs exude a rustic yet modern vibe.
Perfect for any Mid-Century Modern, contemporary or...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Lucite, Wood, Teak
Unique Pair of Rustic Vintage Industrial Garden Chairs with Wooden Log Accents
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your outdoor space with this stunning pair of rustic vintage garden chairs, masterfully blending raw industrial charm with organic natural elements. These unique chairs featu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,242 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Antique Indian Rustic Low Seat Wooden Chair with Carved Rosettes and Twine Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Indian rustic wooden low chair from the early 20th century, with hand-woven twine and carved motifs. Charming with its rustic appearance, this early 20th-century Indian low wooden chair is a delightful fusion of craftsmanship and practicality. The chair features a short slanted back topped with a small finial, adorned with rosettes hand-carved in low relief within medallions. Below these medallions, a series of petite diamond motifs adds to the intricate detailing, showcasing the artisan's skill.
The rectangular seat, crafted from hand-woven twine, provides a sturdy base, resting low on four short feet. The front legs are baluster-shaped, adding a touch of elegance, while the back legs showcase a curving silhouette, enhancing the chair's overall aesthetic. The nicely weathered appearance of the wood gives this piece an authentic, timeworn charm that brings warmth and character to any space.
Ideal as a decorative accent, this rustic chair can be placed in a mudroom, where it serves as a charming seating option for putting on shoes, or in a child's bedroom, adding a whimsical touch to the decor. Its delicate carvings and robust construction make it both a functional piece and a work of art. This Indian wooden chair...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Chairs
Materials
Twine, Wood
Pair of rustic Wabi Sabi Chairs, 1950s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Rustic Chairs, Wabi-Sabi Design, French, 1950s, Sculptural, Organic Modernism, Minimalist Aesthetic, Rustic, Sophisticated
This unique set of Rustic Wabi-Sabi chairs from the 1950s ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
$3,794 / set
French rustic Wabi-Sabi chair 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rustic wooden chair made around 1850 in France. This chair in Wabi-Sabi style has a great patina and is perfect for a side chair in any interior.
Made of solid wood and a rattan seat.
Category
1850s French Antique Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Chair 00D by Casa Curiosa / Series 00
Located in Tucson, AZ
This chair comes from architect Zakaria Boucetta's first series and is serial #00D (00 being the prototype series and D being the model)
Inspired by the landscapes of their surroundings, the Sonoran...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
High Back Wooden Wabi-Sabi Church, Pray Bench II, Modular Back, Rustic, 1880s
Located in Antwerp, BE
High back wooden wabi-wabi church, pray bench, modular back, Rustic, 1880's
Rustic high back wooden church or pray bench from the 1880s. The backre...
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
Burl Wood Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Very unique Large Burl wood Chair. the inside has been hollowed out to lighten it up.
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Rustic Chairs
Materials
Burl
$2,800
Fine Set of Eleven Faux Bamboo Ladderback Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very decorative and well-made set of Set of faux bamboo ladder back chairs with rush seats. Includes 2 end arms: 48 1/2"H x 24 3/4"W x 20"D (of se...
Category
20th Century Rustic Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Rustic Ladder-Back Oak Chairs with Embroidered Seats, Netherlands, 1950s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of four rustic ladder-back chairs with embroidered seats.
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Rustic Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Rustic Set of 4 Chairs, Solid Elm, by Olavi Hanninen
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Set of four high back Rustic and Brutalist blended Olavi Hanninen chairs in solid Elm.
The seat can be restored on request.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Rustic Chairs
Materials
Elm
English Country Pine Chair circa 1800 with Scrolled Arms and Lift-Top Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English country pine chair from the early 19th century, with pierced back, scrolled arms and lift-top seat. This rustic country armchair features a simple pierced back, adorned wi...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Rustic Chairs
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$1,505 Sale Price / set
61% Off
Vintage Boho Hand Forged Horseshoe Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your space with this striking pair of Vintage Boho Hand-Forged Horseshoe Chairs. Crafted from hand-forged metal, these chairs showcase a unique design inspired by the rustic ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Chairs
Materials
Metal
Robust Wooden Chair, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Petite 19th-century chair, crafted from rich, dark solid wood, stands as a timeless piece with a sturdy construction that has endured the test of time. With a rustic allure, it not o...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,544 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Custom Built KPS Group Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage custom built arm chairs. Hand made by the prestigious KPS group in Italy. Beautiful warm wood with hand carved detail. Inset cane panel with custom upholst...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rustic Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Chairs
Materials
Rope, Maple
Rustic Wabi-Sabi Chair, France, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
French rustic folk art wooden chair, embodying the essence of wabi-sabi philosophy. Crafted with meticulous artistry, this piece is a unique expression of organic beauty, boasting re...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
Wabi-Sabi Sculptural Chair, France, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
French rustic folk art wooden chair, embodying the essence of wabi-sabi philosophy. Crafted with meticulous artistry, this piece is a unique expression of organic beauty, boasting re...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$1,422 Sale Price / set
67% Off
Vintage Italian Gio Ponti Style Yellow Ladderback Side Chair Woven Seagrass Seat
By Gio Ponti
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Italian Gio Ponti style yellow frame ladderback side or accent chair with a twisted & woven rush seagrass seat. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Wood, Paint
Seventeenth-Century Antique Rustic Bench from Galicia
Located in London, GB
A rare late 17th Century bench from Galicia with nearly 300 years of patination, creating a beautiful and inimitable texture. The construction is rudimentary but incredibly solid, an...
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
Faux-Pair of Rustic Pine Chairs, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming near-pair of rustic pine chairs, retaining traces of paint here and there. Large trapezoidal seats. Raised on sabre legs.
Priced individually.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Chairs
Folks 33 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
Located in Antwerp, BE
Serban Ionescu; Folks Series; Functional Art; Sculpture chair; Armchair; Sidechair; Conversation Piece; Art;
Folks 33, 2021
This unique piece was on view in the exhibition "In Order of Appearance" by Serban Ionescu from 20/03/21-24/04/21 in Everyday Gallery in Antwerp, Belgium next to the solo show of Marria Pratts...
Category
2010s Romanian Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rustic Wabi Sabi Three Legged Stools, Brutalist, Mid-Century Modern 1940's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; France; Mid-Century Modern; Stools; Barstools;
Rustic wooden stools made in France, we have four available. Every stool has three leggs and a round seating. Each chair is...
Category
1940s French Vintage Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Design Brutalist Style Tiroler Chair Set, 1960's Poland
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Rustic Midcentury Brutalist Style Design Tiroler Model chair set of 5, made in Poland in the 1960's period. Pine wood construction. One has it's original factory label; Made ...
Category
1960s Polish Vintage Rustic Chairs
Materials
Pine
$1,351 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Vintage Child's Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved and handmade child's chair.
Category
1910s Great Britain (UK) Vintage Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century Painted Metal Bistro Chairs - Set of 12
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare set of 12pc. Lot of Painted Metal Bistro Chairs
They have a weathered patina that gives them a rich, rustic vibe. Great for inside or outside use. Some rust and paint wear, a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rustic Modern Cognac Leather Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
black lacquer steel and patinated cognac leather chairs, set of six, Belgium, 1960s
Unusual set of six side chairs, thick leather seating, sol...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Rustic Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rustic Traditional Hand-Painted Wood Chair, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic handmade and handpainted wood chair. By unknown artisan in Spain, circa 1940. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
$432 Sale Price
61% Off
A Rare Chair Made From A Yale Campus Elm Tree, Ca. 1888
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Made by Chamberlain Company, New Haven CT from an elm tree that fell on Yale's property. The chair was a gift from Yale when they had received a period pilgrim chair...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Chairs
Materials
Elm
Rustic Italian Gregorius Pineo Wrought Iron Leaf Back Twig Outdoor Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rustic Italian Gregorius Pineo Wrought Iron Leaf Back Twig Outdoor Chair
Additional information:
Materials: Wrought Iron
Color: Black
Brand: Greg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Studio Made Root Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This one of a kind chair is made from one piece of found root wood. Beautifully carved and polished, this is a functional piece of art.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
20th Century Rustic Chairs
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
$2,200
Italy 18th Century Country Rustic Armchair, Chestnut Wood Hand Cut and Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 18th century country rustic robust armchair in chestnut wood hand cut, restored and polished with shellac and wax. Straw seat in excellent condition
Measures cm: H 102\48 x ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Chairs
Materials
Straw, Chestnut
Vintage Rush Seat Stool and Bar Stool, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rīga, LV
This is a set of two seats: a stool and a bar stool with rush seats. The wood shade is slightly different, but it is from the same palette.
Dimensions: stool - H 45 cm, W 39 cm, D ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 French Oak Alpine Tripod Chairs, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 4 French Oak Alpine Tripod Chairs, 1950s
This charming set of four oak tripod chairs comes from France and dates to the 1950s, representing the timeless appeal of traditional...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Chairs
Materials
Oak
$2,670 / set
Rustic chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, asian art and furniture, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, natural fiber and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Alberto Marconetti, Joanina and David Pastoll, Serban Ionescu, and Atelier Marolles. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $375 and tops out at $36,000 while the average work can sell for $1,995.
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