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.
Vintage Old Hickory Tannery Brown Leather Chaise Lounge Chair, Feather Cushions
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A handsome vintage chaise lounge by Old Hickory Tannery, upholstered in rich brown leather with a beautifully aged patina. Crafted with exceptional quality and comfort in mind, this ...
Leather, Wood, Feathers
Adjustable Chaise Lounge with Wheels, Garden furniture. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless design elements and smooth styling make the Forge collection a must for those with a taste for classic decor. Offered in your choice of enduring finishes and fabulous fabric...
Wrought Iron
American Rustic Old Hickory Chaise
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (1920s) adjustable chaise with woven trim and wheels with linen upholstered cushions with fishing camp scenes (branded: ...
Wood, Fabric
Rustic American Victorian Horn Chaise
By Wenzel Friedrich
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic American Victorian steer horn chaise with stars & leaping fish motif (Attributed WENZEL FRIEDRICH).
Leather, Horn
$14,500 / set
Pair of Rustic Country Weathered Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic (probably Mexican 1920s) Country style weathered oak and pine over scale Armchairs with brown leather seat and back with large nail head t...
Leather, Oak, Pine
American Rustic Old Hickory Chaise Lounge
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (19/20th Century) chaise lounge with round woven back and seat
Hickory
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
Restoration Hardware Solid Teak Outdoor Platform Base/Chaise Lounge
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautifully chaise lounge design by Restoration Hardware. This wonderful piece is crafted from solid teak wood and features a sturdy slatted design with a natural weathered patina th...
Teak
Continental Horn and Antler Velvet Chaise
Located in Queens, NY
Continental (19th century-Probably German) horn and antler chaise with graphic print black and white upholstery and two matching throw pillo...
Velvet
Rustic Continental Antler and Mauve Pink Suede Chaise Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Continental armchair with a constructed deer antler frame with a mauve pink suede upholstered seat and back. (Matching ottoman: 063409).
Suede, Resin
Rustic Old Hickory Rattan Chaise Lounge
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory (Circa 1930s) chaise lounge with rattan splat & seat on legs joined by a box stretcher. (Branded: Rustic Hickory/ Furniture Co/ Laporte Ind)
Wood, Rattan
Vintage Brown Leather Chaise Longue
Located in Milan, IT
Showcasing a fluid silhouette crafted of bronzed cylindrical steel, padded in expanded polyurethane, and upholstered in vintage brown leather, this elegant chaise longue makes for th...
Leather
Forged Steel Chaise Longue
Located in Chireno, TX
Forged steel chaise longue, adorned in brass detail. Sold with newly-made tie-on upholstered cushion in antique hand-loomed French thistle and natural canvas. All...
Brass, Steel
$4,075
H 46.86 in W 84.26 in D 24.41 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Chaise Longue
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany chaise longue having an outstanding quality mahogany shaped back with carved scrolls, flowers, leaves and grapes, scroll shaped ...
Other
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Chaise Lounge Att. to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Stylish wrought iron and metal mesh adjustable chaise lounge attributed to the Woodard Furniture Company. The chaise has a reclining backrest, and wheels to easily move the piece. Pe...
Wrought Iron
French Patio Wrought Iron Chaise Longue
Located in Sheffield, MA
The undulating black patio metal garden chaise loungeis relatively light weight for easy movability. The seat peaks where the knee bends making it extremely comfortable. The mesh cou...
Wrought Iron
$2,856Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 34.65 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful pair of armchairs with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The structure in curved and padded wood, the upholstery was redone more than twenty years ago but is in...
Fabric, Beech
$2,285Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 33.47 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian Design Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs covered in eco-leather and brass feet, 1950s Italian design. The armchairs have original upholstery, as shown in the photos in good condition but with small signs o...
Brass
Midcentury Metal Chaise Lounge
Located in Sheffield, MA
Reclining outdoor chaise lounge with painted black metal frame, flexible straps for added comfort. Two wheels on the chaise for easy movability.
Iron
$4,200
H 34 in W 69 in D 34 in
Mid Century Post Modern Curved Chaise Lounge or Loveseat in Black Velvet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek contemporary chaise lounge circa 1980's. This well made sofa retains its's original black velvet like upholstery. Its in very clean condition and usable as it is.
Fabric
$6,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.5 in W 22 in D 70 in
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze 'Waikiki' Rocking Chaise, 1960s, New Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural bronze 'Waikiki' rocking chaise lounge by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. These collectible examples of functional art features curvy tubular bronze frames and rewoven with ...
Bronze
Pair of Large Rustic Pine Armchairs, circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
Circa 1960 pair of large rustic pine armchairs featuring heavy rolled arms and substantial proportions. The solid pine frames show typical scratches, nicks, and small gouges from yea...
Fabric, Pine
Vintage Tufted Leather Reclining Chaise Lounge
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial style chaise lounge with tufted leather upholstery featuring an adjustable reclining back, brass tacks and turned legs with brass casters. H: 35 W: 70 D: 2...
Brass
Vintage Chaise With Cane Seating
Located in Chicago, IL
The lines of this chaise are incredible!! The lines are much cleaner than traditional chaises. I am not sure of the exact age as I bought this from someone who bought it at an antiqu...
Wood
Sold
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
Live Edge Studio Rustic Spalted Walnut Chaise Daybed Recamier
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful vintage studio-made live edge chaise. This is not a new item made because of the current fascination with this style. This is an older piece dating to circa 1970 ...
Walnut
Old Hickory Style Sofa, Chaise and Coffee Table Set
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
1950s Old Hickory style sofa, chaise and round coffee or end table. Sofa, chaise and coffee table are made of old hickory, circa 1950s. Sofa and chaise come with two, bench style seat cushions, four back cushions and two round arm cushions. All pieces are in good original vintage condition with original plaid upholstery which is still wonderful and unworn. Plus the foam is still soft. This Old Hickory style sofa, chaise and coffee table set is a fabulous set whether you call it Adirondack, Dude ranch perfect, rustic, Western, Arts and Crafts, cabin, cottage, camp or lodge style, you can call it cool. This old hickory set looks wonderful as a sectional. Or, for another look, face the two pieces toward each other with the coffee table in between. The old hickory coffee table...
Hickory
19th C. American Wicker Recamier By Heywood Bros & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
19th century American natural wicker recamier featuring brass corners and an open design apron beneath a woven seat. This piece bears a label reading "Heywood Bros...
Wicker