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.
$750 / item
Selection of Wood Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of stools or ottomans. They are priced at $750 each. Clockwise from the top left, they are: 1) Wood and leather strapped stool, probabl...
Metal
A Pair of Late 20th Century Cow Hide Ottomans/ Footstools.
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Late 20th Century Cow Hide Ottomans/ Footstools. Cube shaped ottomans upholstered with a premium quality real cowhide In excellent original...
Cowhide
Vintage Rustic Modern Cowhide Ottoman Newly Reupholstered in Cowhide
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Rustic Modern Cowhide Ottoman Newly Reupholstered in Cowhide A stylish vintage rectangular ottoman newly upholstered in cowhide, showcasing the distinctive organic markings...
Cowhide
Vintage Star Tufted Leather Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Moroccan leather pouf is an artisanal masterpiece, embodying the warm, global aesthetic of Boho Chic design. Hand-crafted from high-quality, top-grain leather, it featur...
Leather, Textile, Paper
Bunny Williams Red Tape Stool in Natural Woven Cowhide with Ebony Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Bunny Williams Red Tape Stool in Natural Woven Cowhide with Ebony Legs This stool by Bunny Williams is an amazing accent piece that will work in all sorts of decor. The fabric uphol...
Metal
Rustic Footstool by Old Hickory Furniture Co., Late 19th Century
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory style footstool with woven cane seat.
Cane
Set of Three (3) Hand-Woven Nautical Rope Pouf Ottomans Style of Audoux Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in North Miami, FL
These THREE (3) well cared for vintage French low pouf ottomans made of a wonderful hand-woven nautical rope are PERFECT auxiliary seating for any space. Can also be large door stops!
Rope
Lamby Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Stool Lamby with solid wood structure, upholstered with foam and covered with removable polar fabric.
Foil
Navy Velvet Low Stool with Lucite Legs, Pair
Located in Wilton, CT
A pair of stunning square low stools with cushions upholstered in fine navy velvet and installed with solid lucite legs. These stools are new ...
Velvet, Lucite
Antique classic oak stool, Germany, 19th. Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique classic oak stool, Germany, 19th. Century Solid wood, square shape. Seat standing on four legs connected to a central bridge. Blue floral seat cover with elaborate innerspr...
Oak
$12,400 / set
H 22 in W 25 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Billy Baldwin Style X Stools in Black Cowhide & Ivory Leather c. 1970s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This incredibly chic pair of 1970s Billy Baldwin style X base ottomans will stop you dead in your tracks with a killer combination of plush jet black cowhide upholstery and Italian i...
Cowhide, Leather, Upholstery
$5,900 / set
H 14 in W 22 in D 22 in
Jacques Charpentier Mid-Century Modern Tufted Leather Ottoman Stool Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Jacques Charpentière Mid-Century Modern 1970 French stool, ottoman side tables in original tufted brown leather upholstery and polished chrome base. Very good original condi...
Chrome
$498 / item
H 18 in Dm 20 in
Bailey Stool in Coco Brown Linen with Hand Stitched Details and White Oak Legs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Bailey Petite Round Ottoman, with elegant white oak legs finished in a medium tone. Covered in a sophisticated heavy weight linen, this ottoman is versatile and styli...
Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak
Pair of Silk Parsons Ottomans or Stools
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Silk Parson Ottomans or stools. Gingham silk upholstery covers the pair. very good condition. In the Billy Baldwin style with button top. This ...
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage-Style Tufted Leather Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Vintage-style leather tufted ottoman in brown leather. It features a solid hardwood frame wrapped in rich brown leather detailed with nailhead brass trim. The cushioned top is fixed ...
Leather
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Ivory Cowhide
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cut...
Cowhide
The Forsyth Cloud Ottoman in Cowhide - Made To Order
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth signature collection. The Cloud Ottoman is so versatile. It can be used as a large coffee table - just put a big tray on it - and of ...
Cowhide
1960s Mid-Century Square Tufted Brown Leather Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This large mid-century modern square ottoman blends classic elegance with everyday functionality. Upholstered in a rich, warm brown leather with subtle tufting, it features clean tai...
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage French Tufted Ottoman in Multicolor Linen Upholstery
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined vintage French country ottoman featuring a classic rectangular form set on turned wooden legs with original brass casters. The proport...
Brass
Oversized Handwoven Rustic Square Ottoman
Located in Malibu, CA
Oversized square ottoman in a heavy woven Turkish fabric in a geometric woven pattern. Traditional legs in hardwood. Decorative finishing tacks around the upper cushion.
Wool, Jute, Hardwood
Vintage Patchwork Leather Ottoman on Casters
By De Sede
Located in Southampton, NJ
Vintage leather patchwork ottoman or bench embellished with large brass nail head trim on turned legs with brass casters. New Western in style with rich Carmel, Sienna & Amber tones;...
Brass
Mid-Century French Style Carved Fruitwood Leather Ottomans - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French style carved fruitwood ottomans with leather tops. They have turned legs a nicely carved stretchers. They are unmarked. I believe them to date to the 60s and...
Leather, Fruitwood
Large Leather Hexagonal Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with a solid wooden frame and a rich dark finish, this ottoman is both sturdy and stylish. The classic traditional top grain leather upholstered top provides a comfortable se...
Wood, Leather
Large Hexagonal Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with a solid wooden frame and a rich dark finish, this ottoman is both sturdy and stylish. The plush, upholstered top provides a comfortable seating option or a chic coffee t...
Fabric, Wood
Old Hickory Woven Saddle Seat
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory foot stool with (new) woven saddle shaped seat (signed with round metal tag)
Metal
French Style Carved Oak Ottoman W/ Nailheads In Leopard Upholstery
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale upholstered ottoman with rustic French styling. The leopard upholstery is vintage and in very good condition. The frame is a dark stained oak. It is attributed ...
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage Round Leather Cowhide Fringed Ottoman Southwestern Brown & White
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage brown leather and brindled cowhide ottoman / coffee table. Attributed to Vanguard Furniture. Features a round form with button tuft and brown and white hide along the top. Th...
Cowhide, Leather, Hardwood
Vintage European Log Barrel Pouf
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden and upholstered ottoman from 19th century Central Europe. This refreshingly minimal stool is composed of a thick cut of tree trunk wrapped in wire and topped with fresh bouc...
Bouclé, Wood
Primitive Rustic Vernacular Box Settle Farmhouse Bench with Seat Storage
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A lovely old European box settle in original paint. A very early example made from solid pine, probably an old farmhouse or Shepherds bench with lift up lid for storage. In it’s ori...
Pine
French Farmhouse Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of French Farmhouse stools, in the manner of Charlotte Perriand, France, circa 1950s. They retain their warm original patina. They are priced...
Wood
Curvaceous Tripod Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Curvaceous stools, in the manner of Charlotte Perriand, probably American, circa 1960s. They retain their warm original patina. They are priced at $850 each or $1500 for...
Wood