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.
Mid Century Jamestown Lounge Company British Oak Armchair 1930/40's
Located in New York, NY
Rare mid century arm chair made by the Jamestown Lounge Company, as part of the sought after British Oak series, circa 1930/40's. The chair features an exposed solid oak frame, with ...
Fabric, Oak
Pair Old Hickory Furniture Upholstered Big Ranch Chairs.
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair Old Hickory Furniture Upholstered Big Ranch Chairs. Wonderfully wide and deep, Big Ranch Chairs are aptly named. Giant, inviting and comfortable pair of matching log chairs. ...
Upholstery, Hickory
1 of 24 German Oak Lounge Chairs in new aniline leather, 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
A sculptural lounge chair crafted from solid oak, featuring a sturdy square frame with visible pegged joinery. The curved seat rail and upright posts support a back made of wide natu...
Leather, Fabric, Oak
French straw rush low lounge chair in the style of Charles Dudouyt, 1950s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Wonderful green oak rush chair often named in the style of Charles Dudouyt and Charlotte Perriand. This chair dates from the 50s and is in great vintage condition. All the rush straw...
Straw, Rush, Oak
$2,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Wenzel Friedrich, 1960s Rustic Lodge Chair and Foot Stool Austrian Horn
By Wenzel Friedrich
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Vintage Rustic Ranch Cabin Lodge Horn Chair with matching Horn Leg Foot Stool Stool Ottoman in original Green velvety mohair. Unmarked Austrian manner of We...
Horn, Mohair
Pair American Steer Horn Chairs with Ottomans. Brown and Tan Cowhide Upholstery
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of rustic American Victorian steer horn lounge chairs with matching ottomans. All upholstered in the same tan, white and brown cowhide u...
Horn, Cowhide, Leather
Butterfly Sling Hanging Chair - temporarily out of stock
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...
Steel
Vintage Boho Cowhide Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold, unforgettable statement with this incredible vintage lounge chair, fully upholstered in genuine brown and white cowhide! Each chair covered in natural hair-on-hide is tr...
Cowhide, Upholstery, Wood
$3,400 / item
Antique Swedish Oak Corner Chair - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th-century Swedish primitive monk chair, crafted from solid oak and defined by its deeply carved surfaces and architectural form. Designed to nest neatly into a corner, th...
Upholstery, Oak
Organic chair from a French Chestnut tree stump, 1970's
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
This chair came from an Estate in France where it was made in the 1970's. The stump and roots are of an old Chestnut tree. It was sitting all these years in one of the rooms as a tr...
Chestnut
Rustic Reclining Chairs in Handcrafted Wicker, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
These sculptural reclining chairs, dating to the 1950s, feature a hand-bound wicker construction with gently curved seats and high backs formed from tightly arranged willow rods. Eac...
Wicker
$4,705 / item
Greyed Oak Country Lounge Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a gracefully sloped form, it provides a relaxed yet refined seating experience for living rooms, bedrooms, or conservatories. Its solid oak frame in a greyed finish features int...
Wood
Brutalist Lounge Chairs Set, Solid Pine Wood, Rustic Style, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s; 20th Century; Wabi Sabi; Rustic; Simplicity; Armchair; Easy Chair; Monoxylite; Lounge Chair; Brutalist; France; Brutalist lounge chairs, expertly crafted in 1970s France. Ma...
Wood, Pine
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Sun Beds - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace laid-back luxury with this charming pair of Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Sun Beds. These delightful floor chairs epitomize the relaxed elegance of bohemian design, featuring stu...
Cane, Rattan
Contemporary Deconstructed Leather Sofa by Creart, Hand-Crafted, Spain
By Creart
Located in New York, NY
Elegance, deconstructed design and high comfort. An immersive experience born from the exclusive craftsmanship: rediscover comfort through a vision that shows the essence of unique ...
Leather, Jute, Linen, Wood
Rustic Design X Frame Lounge Chairs, Belgium 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Rustic Design X Frame Lounge Chair / Fauteuil set of 2. Made in Belgium, 1950's period. Dark stained oak constructed arm chairs with all new reupholstered cushions. The armch...
Fabric, Oak
1930s Gino Levi Montalcini Italian Design Rationalist Wood Lounge Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare rationalist lounge chair Italy, 1927.
Wood
Pair of Dutch Rustic Armchairs in Solid Oak and Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, solid oak, straw, the Netherlands, 1930s These armchairs balance restraint with warmth – typical of Dutch vernacular design from the 1930s. The geometry of th...
Straw, Oak
Vintage Hunt Country Furniture Carved Mixed Woods Lounge Chairs Spindled Backs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the heart of the American Mid-West, these chairs feature classic American woods, and high-quality, almost homebuilt production. The large seat panels are large panels of ceda...
Oak, Cedar, Pine
Antique Carved English Oak Barley Twist Lounge Chair With Caned Back & Sides
Located in West Chester, PA
A unique hand carved oak lounge chair with caned sides and back and barley twist columns. Originally on six casters which are not included.
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
French Rush + Oak Armchair in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt, 1940s - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
A French armchair from the 1940s, in the manner of Charles Dudouyt. The frame is carved in oak, with turned supports at the arms and legs that give the structure a steady rhythm. At...
Rush, Oak
French Wood + Rush Armchair in Style of Francis Jourdain, 1950s - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
A French armchair from the 1950s, created in the manner of Francis Jourdain. Crafted from solid wood with a handwoven rush seat and backrest, the silhouette is linear and composed, ...
Rush, Wood
Italian Faux Suede Armchair Attributed to Percival Lafer, 1960s - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Italian armchair attributed to Percival Lafer, defined by its architectural wooden frame and softly contoured cushions in a warm tobacco faux suede. Broad, winged side panels...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,800
Burl Lounge Chair Unique
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Very unique Large Burl wood Lounge Chair . the inside has been hollowed out to lighten it up.
Burl
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.
Straw, Oak
$6,304Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 25.6 in
Antique Bull Horn Chairs by H.F.C. Rampendahl, Austria, Circa 1870
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Four Antique Bull Horn Chairs ca. 1870 A set of four antique bull horn chairs ca. 1870, covered with antique green velvet which has to be renewed (is loo...
Wood, Antler
$9,800 / set
H 38.5 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
French 1940's Charles Dudouyt Oak & Rush Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in North Miami, FL
Amazingly restored vintage Set of 4 Charles Dudouyt Oak Chairs with rush seats. NOTE: we also have the matching dining table with extensions available in separate listing. Please ...
Rush, Oak
Pair of Curvaceous Mid Century Oak Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Curvaceous Mid Century Oak Lounge or Occasional Chairs, American, circa 1950s. These chairs are currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send...
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Vintage Chrome and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning mid-century lounge chair and ottoman, crafted in the United States circa the 1970s. This exquisite set showcases a luxurious design that highlights the elegant materials u...
Steel, Chrome
Rare Art Deco Armchair No 2, France, 1930s/40s
By Jules Leleu, Dominique, Paul Dupré-Lafon, André Arbus
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare, unusual Art Deco armchair, France, 1930s/40s. Fast shipping worldwide. 46 cm x 56 cm x H 94 cm SH 33cm A similar chair is available - see final photo
Fabric, Wood
King Ranch Kilim Rug Style Upholstered Lounge Chair + Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome wingback lounge chair and matching ottoman made by Old Hickory Tannery in Hickory, North Carolina, for the King Ranch Saddle Shop, Austin, Texas. The chair features a soft fabric with a tribal kilim rug style or Southwest style print in the manner of George Smith Furniture, England. The hardwood chair frame features a high arched wingback form with broad rolled English arms, a loose seat cushion, turned front peg legs, and hand-applied brass-tack nailhead trim following the arms and lower apron. The ottoman is finished with a matching nailhead trim and upholstery, having turned wooden legs. The chair and ottoman are both upholstered in a richly patterned tribal kilim rug style woven textile with bold geometric tribal designs, including diamonds, zig-zags, triangular patterns, and banded borders finished in brick red, burgundy, camel, black, and olive tones. The chair and ottoman are very comfortable and plush. The ottoman measures 31" wide, 22" deep and 14" tall. Sold as a pair. The chair and ottoman are sturdy and strong with solid joinery and construction in exceptional condition. The fabric has an intentionally aged and faded patina like a vintage Kilim rug. This lounge chair and ottoman benefits from having a Kilim style fabric that is softer and more luxurious than the stiff uncomfortable furniture crafted from actual vintage rugs using thick antique wool fabric...
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Teak Chair with Ostrich Upholstery
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous 1960s Mid-Century Modern sculptural armchair in dark teakwood and tan ostrich upholstery. A bit wider and more substantial than typical Scandinavian Modern chairs, having a distinctive sculptural Silhouette that is both comfortable and appealing. Similar styling to works by iconic Danish architect Arne Hovmand Olsen and modernist designer Ib Kofod Larsen, featuring a beautifully molded and angled backrest with pierced open splat, richly figured teak veneered backrest with silver-tone spacers, frame and armrest in solid teak with attractive grain detail, flared and sculpted arms, rising on tapered legs joined by elegant low side runner stretchers. The large seat is upholstered in Fine quality tan ostrich leather upholstery. Overall a superb example, elegant, sophisticated, and comfortable, with high quality materials, craftsmanship, and beautiful details. Dimensions: (approx) 33" High, 23" Wide, 21.5" Deep (at center) Seat height: 17.25" Having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a lounge chair, office desk chair, placed in the corner of a room as a decorative statement piece, living room accent chair...
Ostrich Leather, Teak
Pair of 1940s Swedish Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1940s Swedish Lounge chairs. Elegant beechwood frames. Vintage Upholstery. Warm patina. .
Upholstery, Beech
$1,631 / set
H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 17.33 in
Pair of French Turned Wood Chairs with Rush Seats in Charles Dudouyt Style
Located in London, London
Pair of French Turned Wood Chairs with Rush Seats, in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, 1940s A striking pair of French chairs, crafted in the 1940s and attributable to the rustic mode...
Oak
Art Deco Armchair, France, 1930s/40s
By André Arbus, Jules Leleu, Dominique, Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare and unusual Art Deco armchair, France, 1930s/40s. Reupholstery options available - please enquire. Fast shipping worldwide.
Fabric, Wood
$2,692
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Set of 4 Woven Straw Dining Chairs in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940
Located in Firenze, IT
An exceptional and highly charismatic set of four mid-century modern dining chairs, dating from the 1940s and 1950s. These pieces are outstanding examples of the postwar French rusti...
Raffia, Wood
Sold
H 35.44 in W 24.02 in D 25.6 in
Pair of rustic Oak Lounge Chairs with hand-woven Rush Seats France, 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of rustic armchairs with solid oak frames and hand-woven rush seats and backs, exemplifying vernacular craftsmanship and functional design. The chairs feature a sturdy, rectil...
Rush, Oak
Antique Brazilian Reclining Lounge Chair, Walnut & Cane, Circa 1940
Located in Detroit, MI
This unique antique mechanical recliner lounge chair was made in the early 20th century in Brazil. This exceptional chair is expertly handcrafted from solid walnut wood and features ...
Cane, Wood, Walnut
Vintage Coastal John Wisner for Ficks Reed Lounge Chairs - A Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming pair of armchairs offers a beautiful convergence of rustic simplicity and relaxed mid-century styling, appealing perfectly to the Boho Chic and Coastal aesthetic. Craft...
Bamboo, Reed
African Ceremonial Chief Chair with table Hand Carved Wood 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Sculptural Form African Chief Ceremonial Folding chair with table. Beautiful geometric carving troughout and the table has a nciely shaped base. 1960s - Africa Dimensions: Chair: ...
Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 27 in D 28.5 in
Vintage Interior Crafts Cane, Faux Bamboo and Black Leather Club Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Interior Crafts Cane, Faux Bamboo and Black Leather Club Lounge Chair You coastal modern space needs this beautiful coastal style club lounge chair made of faux bamboo with ...
Leather, Wicker, Cane
Sold
H 37 in W 35.5 in D 36 in
Malabar Wicker Rattan Lounge Chairs with Newly Reupholstered Cushions - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Pottery Barn Malabar Woven Wicker Rattan Lounge Chairs with Newly Reupholstered Cushions in a Boucle - Pair This pair of rattan lounge chairs provide the perfect seating for your pa...
Wood, Rattan
Pair of 1950's French Oak Armchairs, Reclinable
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 1950s French reclinable oak armchairs. Constructed from solid oak, the frames feature slatted backs and angled legs, creating a relaxed, ergonomic silhouette. The chairs ar...
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of French Easy Chairs, ca 1950s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Wabi-sabi, Axel Vervoordt, French armchairs, Patinated wood, Cubic, Rectangular, cubist, Understated luxury, Modernist, Brutalist, Minimalism, Minimalist, Earthy, Sculptural, Archite...
Wood, Fabric, Oak
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 ...
Wood
Formations Furniture Italian Leather Ratchet Reclining Chair
By Formations
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Formations Furniture Italian Leather Ratchet Reclining Chair
Leather, Walnut
Rustic wooden armchair with designer fabric
Located in Premariacco, IT
All-wood 1980s armchair with upholstered seat and back covered in a special fabric that gives the armchair a modern touch. It can be used in all kinds of environments due to its sof...
Fabric, Wood
Mathieu Matégot Wicker Lounge Chairs, France 1950
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Mathieu Matégot Wicker Lounge Chairs, France 1950s. These iconic pieces are not just chairs; they are timeless works of art that effortlessly merge for...
Metal, Metallic Thread