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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
Tripod Oak Small Side Table / Stool, Belgium 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Tripod Oak Small Side Table / Stool. Made in Belgium, 1950's. Solid oak constructed handmade hand carved stool or side table. This comes in very good condition, with a nice d...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Rustic Stools

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Oak

Rare Set of 6 Six Compatible Antique English Tavern Stools
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Remarkable group of six time-worn English Tavern Stools with fine and soft age patina. A group of 6 antique compatible tavern stools, each unique and dif...
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19th Century English Antique Rustic Stools

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Hardwood

Bar Stools in the Style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s bar stools with woven rush seats, crafted in the timeless style of Charlotte Perriand. Their minimalist wooden frames and natural materials evoke the rustic elegance of French ...
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1970s French Vintage Rustic Stools

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Wood

Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Antique, Naive Vintage Stool/Table, England c1900s
Located in Hitchin, England
Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Antique, Naive Vintage Stool/Table, England, c19th Century. A rustic stool which would also serve as a side/coffee table. Sitting on four splayed cham...
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19th Century English Antique Rustic Stools

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Wood

Set of 3 oak Charlotte Perriand style stools, France 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of 3 tripod stools. Original pieces in the manner of Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Chapo. They are made from solid oak. With the concave seats and the recessed line around the se...
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Stools

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Oak

Set of 4 Rittenhouse Old Hickory Cedar Bar Stools
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 American Old Hickory-style (1950s) cedar bar stools with a low slat back and an "X" form and box stretcher. (RITTENHOUSE) (PRICED AS SET) (Related items: 060874, 060875, 060...
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1950s American Vintage Rustic Stools

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Pine

1950's Handmade Vinewood & oak Bar Stool
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage 1950's Handmade Vine wood & oak Bar Stool. Probably made in France, 1950's / 60's period. Vine / Wine wood constructed legs with a solid oak round slab as seat. This comes in...
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Stools

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Fruitwood, Oak

Provincial Chinese Four Leg Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden stool from China's Shanxi province charms with its compact scale and timeworn texture. Crafted with mortise-and-tenon joinery methods, the stool features a round s...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Stools

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Elm

White rustic stool 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgian white painted stool with some great patina on the wood and paint. made around 1930.
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1930s Belgian Vintage Rustic Stools

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Wood

Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Antique, Naive Vintage Stool/Table, England c1900s
Located in Hitchin, England
Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Antique, Naive Vintage Stool/Table, England, c19th Century. A small wonky rustic stool that could also serve as a side/coffee table. Sitting on four s...
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19th Century English Antique Rustic Stools

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Wood

Country Oak Side Bar Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from distressed oak, its uniquely tapered back support creates a visually compelling silhouette. The studded brown leather seat, meticulously upholstered for comfort, adds an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Stools

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Leather, Wood

Rustic Brutalist Design Oak Stool w Handle, Belgium, 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage mid-century rustic Brutalist Wabi Sabi style design oak stool with metal ring handle, made in Belgium in the 1950's. Solid oak handmade constructed stool with 4 legs and metal hinged ring...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Rustic Stools

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Metal

Charming wooden rustic church stool, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / church stool / oak / rustic / mid-century / French Provincial Elegant low church stool with beautiful carved feet, made in France around 1900. Crafted from high-qual...
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Stools

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Wood, Oak

Antique Rustic Elm Stool
Located in London, London
Rustic stool Elm Visible joints Great patina This is a rustic wooden stool with a traditional handcrafted design, showcasing its natural charm and functionality. The seat feature...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Rustic Stools

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Elm

Oak milkstool, 1900's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Original handmade folk art milking stool. Made in France, late 19th century. Solid oak stool with tripods so that the stool is never unstable. Simple in design, with a hollowed out s...
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Stools

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Oak

Timber Trunk Stool
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
Timber Trunk Stool Height: 44cm Diameter: 38cm Please note that due to the unique design and materials used, we cannot guarantee that every stool will ex...
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2010s Australian Rustic Stools

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Hardwood

Timber Trunk Stool
Timber Trunk Stool
$392 Sale Price
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Rustic wooden stool Ca.1935
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Small wooden stool made of a solid piece of tree. Has a rustic and Wabi-Sabi look.
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1930s Belgian Vintage Rustic Stools

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Wood

Rustic Travail Populaire Stool, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Travail Populaire; Art Populaire; Folk Art; Monoxylite; Stool; France; 20th Century; Rustic; Rustic travail populaire stool, a charming piece that effortlessly transports you to the...
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Stools

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Wood

Small rustic wooden stool with curved base, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / stool / wood / rustic / mid-century A small wooden stool made in France, around 1900. A sturdy and decorative addition to any interior crafted from high-quality wood...
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Stools

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Wood

Brutalist Rustic Oak Tripod Stool - 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage Brutalist Rustic Oak Tripod Stool - 1960s Wabi Sabi decoration - Brutalist - Decoration Measures : seat: Ø 30cm H:36.5cm Material ...
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20th Century Rustic Stools

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Wood

Rustic Chinese Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
Dated to the early 20th century, this rustic stool has simple splayed-leg design and well-worn finish. Crafted of northern elm wood with mortise-and-tenon joinery, without the use of...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

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Elm

Brutalist Stool, circa 1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Brutalist stool made of solid wood with some nice patina on the wood.
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1960s Belgian Vintage Rustic Stools

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Wood

Rustic French Wooden Tripod Stool
Located in Madrid, ES
Vintage wooden stool made in France in the 1950's. The stool has an ergonomic seat and three legs, resembling a simple milk stool. Ideal to decorate rustic areas.
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Stools

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Wood

Rustic Oak Milking Stool
Located in London, London
Oak milking stool This charming rustic stool is crafted from solid oak wood, showcasing a simple yet robust design. T stool features a round, flat seat with visible wood grain patte...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Stools

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Oak

Early Mid-20th Century Rustic French artist stools
Located in ECHT, NL
A primitive artist stool from France, 1950s, exudes rustic charm and functional simplicity. Crafted from birch wood, this stool showcases a raw, organic aesthetic with a patina that ...
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Stools

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Wood, Birch

Travail Populaire Folk Art Stool, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This charming low chair from 19th-century Tyrol, Austria, is a beautiful example of folk craftsmanship. Made from solid wood, it features a robust yet elegant design that reflects th...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Rustic Stools

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Wood

Vintage wooden stools, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Primitive and sturdy handmade oak stools Timeless, decorative pieces The seats are made from cut in half tree logs. Multiple pieces available, price is pe...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Rustic Stools

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Oak

Antique Asian Carved & Hand-Painted Elephant Stools/Garden Seats - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Asian Carved & Hand-Painted Polychrome Elephant Stools/Garden Seats - Pair This pair of antique Asian carved and hand-painted elephants are exquisite vintage pieces dating ...
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19th Century Asian Antique Rustic Stools

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Wood, Paint

Tall Provincial Chinese Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This provincial stool is artisan-crafted in the style of traditional Chinese courtyard stools typically used throughout a Qing dynasty home as versatile everyday seating. Made of rec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Rustic Stools

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Elm

Swedish Stool 19th Century
Located in Balen, BE
Authentic Swedish stool made in the 19th century, estimated mid to late 19th century. Wonderful sturdy joinery. Has been previously scraped and shows all the previous layers of paint...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Stools

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Wood

Stool
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stool, design 1960, Oak Measures: H: 67 cm, W: 33 cm, D: 32 cm.
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1960s European Vintage Rustic Stools

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Oak

Stool
Stool
$2,127
Rustic Italian Alpine Chair
Located in Vo', Veneto
Alpine Chair in Linden Wood Dimension: H.76 cm - W. 30 cm (H. seat: 47 cm) Period: c. 1850 Origin: Italian Alps Wood: Linden Description This patina-rich mulberry wood antique Alp...
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1850s Italian Antique Rustic Stools

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Fruitwood

Provincial Chinese Porch Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Deceptively simple, this rustic stool from the early 20th century shows off the ingenious joinery methods traditionally used by Chinese carpenters. The stool's three splayed legs are...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

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Elm

Chinese Autumn Moon Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The stool is a central fixture of Chinese furniture culture. Found in a variety of materials and forms, the stool transcends class lines, as much at home in the provincial courtyard ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

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Elm

Set of 3 1970s Scandinavian Pine Stools
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Nice set of 3 Scandinavian modernist stools. These stools are the perfect example of organic modern. The warm pine wood angularly crafted gives them an edgy appeal that still feel ...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Stools

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Pine

Primitive Welsh Elm Stool
Located in Faversham, GB
A low 19th century primitive elm milking stool raised on three stout legs. The stool would have been crafted using a hand operated lathe to achieve the rounded smooth surface to the...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Rustic Stools

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Elm

African Bamileke Hand Carved Stool
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is the perfect stool or small side table that is lightweight and very decorative. It looks good next to anything you put it next to, antique or contemporary.
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21st Century and Contemporary African Rustic Stools

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Wood

Alpine Chair in Oak Wood
Located in Vo', Veneto
Alpine Chair in Oak Wood Dimension: H.93 cm - W. 42 cm (H. seat: 48 cm) Period: c. 1850 Origin: Italian Alps Wood: oak Description Original Alpine chair in oak wood. Contextualize...
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1850s Italian Antique Rustic Stools

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Fir

Mesquite Milking Stool from Jalisco, Western México, circa 1890
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Lovely round milking stool found in Western Mexico. Great accent for an entrance or hallway. Origin: Teponahuasco, Jalisco / Western México Date of manufacture: Circa 1890 Materi...
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Late 19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Stools

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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...
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1940s French Vintage Rustic Stools

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Wood

16th Century French wooden stool with storage and nice patina
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 16th century / stool with storage / wood / rustic / Mid-century This rustic stool dates back to the 16th century and was crafted in France. The beautiful patina testifies t...
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16th Century French Antique Rustic Stools

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Wood

Folks 32 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
Located in Antwerp, BE
Serban Ionescu; Folks Series; Functional Art; Sculpture Chair; Armchair; Sidechair; Conversation Piece; Art; Folks 32, 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...
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2010s Romanian Rustic Stools

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Wood

Rustic Indonesian 19th Century Solid Wood Turned Stool with Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian turned wooden stool from the 19th century with brown patina. Crafted in Indonesia during the 19th century, this stool is made of soli...
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19th Century Indonesian Antique Rustic Stools

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Wood

Rustic Folk Art Stool, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic wabi sabi stool, hailing from early 20th century France. With its four-legged design, this stool carries the essence of Wabi Sabi philosophy, where imperfections are not flaws...
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Stools

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Wood

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...
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2010s Romanian Rustic Stools

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Wood

Rustic Farm Wooden Stool or Accent Side Table with Patina, Spain, Early 20th-C
Located in Valencia, VC
Vintage Spanish Milking Stool with Original Patina – Rustic Farmhouse Accent Table A charming and authentic dairy farm or milking stool with its original patina. Handmade from solid...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Rustic Stools

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Wood

Folks 30 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
Located in Antwerp, BE
Serban Ionescu; Folks Series; Functional Art; Sculpture Chair; Armchair; Side Chair; Conversation Piece; Art; Folks 30, 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...
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2010s Romanian Rustic Stools

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Wood

Chinese Iron Star Chopping Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the turn of the century, this provincial stool would have been used throughout a courtyard home as versatile everyday seating. Deceptively simple, the wooden stool is design...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Stools

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Elm

Rustic Wooden Stool, 1920s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rustic solid wooden stool. Made around 1920.
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1920s French Vintage Rustic Stools

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Wood

Rustic hand crafted wooden stool, France ca. 1880
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1880 / stool / wood / rustic / mid-century / French provance A rustic wooden bench with brown paint and a beautiful patina due to age. This French bench has nice details a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Stools

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Wood

Antique Danish Sculptural Milking Stool Dark Wood 3-Legged, Mogens Lassen Style
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A very decorative piece Antique Danish tripod milking stool made from solid darkened wood. Made ca 1920s by a cabinetmaker. The seat is shaped for great comfort. This kind of seat mi...
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Early 20th Century Danish Rustic Stools

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Wood

18th Century French Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th-century French turned oak stool is a magnificent example of timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship. With beautifully turned legs, gently scrolled apron, and a footre...
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18th Century French Antique Rustic Stools

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Oak

Vintage french wrought iron bar stools, 1960s - set of 4
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage bar stools made from a round oak seat and a beautiful wrought iron sculpted base with elegant feet. 1960s - France Very good, sturdy condition Dimensions: Height: 78cm Di...
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1960s French Vintage Rustic Stools

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Wrought Iron

Antique wooden cutlers jewelers workers tripod stool, ca 1900
Located in Zaandam, NL
Gorgeous vintage jewellers or cutlers tripod chair probably from the United Kingdom. This lovely worn stool has had quite the life as can be seen in the pics but the age and wear jus...
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Early 1900s British Antique Rustic Stools

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Elm

Artist-Made Birch Stool with Shearling Upholstered Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary artist-made stool is a striking blend of natural beauty and organic modern design. Constructed from smooth birch branches, the stool showcases the characteristic pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Stools

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Birch

Vintage Rustic Swiss Tripod Stool
Located in Bern, CH
Vintage Rustic Swiss Tripod Stool. Solid wood seat and tripod base. With light patination to the wood and minor signs of woodworm (no longer preval...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Rustic Stools

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Wood

Rustic Italian Alpine Chair
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Chair in Mulberry Dimension: H.74 cm - W. 31 cm (seat height: 47 cm) Era: circa 1850 Provenience: Alps Essence: Mulberry Description This patina-rich mulberry wood antique...
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1850s Italian Antique Rustic Stools

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Fruitwood

Rustic Italian Alpine Chair
Located in Vo', Veneto
Alpine Chair in Maple Wood Dimension: H.82 cm - W. 32 cm (H. seat: 52 cm) Period: c. 1850 Origin: Italian Alps Wood: Maple Description Original maple wood chair. Turned columns on...
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1850s Italian Antique Rustic Stools

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Fruitwood

Set of Four Vintage Wooden Bar Stools
Located in High Point, NC
This set of four vintage wooden bar stools exudes rustic charm with their weathered dark finish and sturdy, classic design. Crafted from solid wood, these stools feature a round seat...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Stools

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Wood

Two Rustic Chinese Stools, Sold Separately
Located in Sheffield, MA
Dated to the early 20th century, this rustic stool has simple splayed-leg design and well-worn finish. Crafted of northern elm wood with mortise-and-tenon joinery, without the use of...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

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Elm

Rustic stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rustic stools 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 stools created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic stools made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original stools, popular names associated with this style include Serban Ionescu, Old Hickory Furniture Company, A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture, and Brothers Furniture Corp.. 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 stools differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $110 and tops out at $16,500 while the average work can sell for $1,200.

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