Rustic Stools
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 the 1903 Thomas Lee Adirondack chair.
Rustic design is perhaps mostly about texture and humble materials: hand-hewn 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 furniture helps bring the beauty of the outdoors inside. As you can see on 1stDibs, rustic wares offer no end of inspiration.
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Style: Rustic
A Swedish Carved Birch and Pine Stool, Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish sculptural birch and pine stool, Circa 1960s, with a carved C-form seat raised on turned birch legs.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Rustic Stools
Materials
Birch, Pine
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Materials
Elm
Pair of Very Rustic 19th Century French High Stools
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A pair of very rustic 19th century French high stools.
These are long leg stools they are made in ash and elm, the seats are hand carved from one solid piece, each of the 3 legs c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Stools
Materials
Elm
Wooden Rustic Stool, 1880's
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rustic wooden stool from the 1880s.
With beautiful wood connection can be seen on the seat.
Stools has a great patina.
Category
1880s Belgian Antique Rustic Stools
Materials
Wood
Robust Midcentury Rustic Tree Stump Pedestal, Stool or Drinks Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic Thai vintage tree stump that can be used as a stool, pedestal or drinks table. This vintage Thai tree stump offers an authentic rustic charm that is both functional and deco...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Stools
Materials
Wood
Brutalist Sculptural Rustic European Elm Stool
Located in New York, NY
Three-legged Brutalist wooden stool. Back and seat are both composed of large pieces of solid elm. Cool open handle detail. Quite amazing to beh...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Rustic Stools
Materials
Elm
Chinese Rustic Early 20th Century Reddish Brown Lacquered Stool with Bamboo Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese reddish brown lacquered stool from the early 20th century, with bamboo seat and pillar strut motifs. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this wooden stool features a rectangular top with bamboo seat, resting above a pierced apron adorned with pillar strut motifs. Raised on four straight legs connected to one another through side stretchers, the stool boasts a nicely weathered patina. With its clean lines and rustic presence, this Chinese wooden stool...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Splayed Leg Tripodal Faceted Dark Elm Stools, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Rustic carved tripod elm stools with irregular edges. Two available. Priced per item.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Stools
Materials
Elm
Pair of Round Pine Stools, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A pair of pine tripod stools with a center hole in the seat. They unscrew entirely for shipping.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Stools
Materials
Pine
19th Century Dutch Rustic Oak Stool
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique stool, made of solid oak.
The wood has a beautiful weathered patina.
The stool is stable and sturdy. Constructively in order.
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Rustic Stools
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Materials
Elm
Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory and Willow Bar Stools
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian two-piece walnut secretary cabinet with a base having a drawer whose front folds down to create a desktop with interior drawers and green felt over two doors with ...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Stools
Materials
Wood, Wicker
Mesquite Milking Stool from Jalisco, Western México, circa 1890
By G. None
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Stools
Materials
Wood
Pair of Rustic Wagon Wheel Adirondack Swivel Stools after Old Hickory
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rustic, Adirondack style swivel stools, of massive center post and rough hewn wood construction. Offered and priced individually, but we would ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Stools
Materials
Iron
Rustic Half Round Farm Stool, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A carved Elm farm tripod stool. The unique semi-circle seat and angled legs add a modern touch to an, otherwise, rustic piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Stools
Materials
Elm
Late 19th Century Mezquite Min Milking Wood Stool with Thick Round Top
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Antique natural mezquite minimilking stool wood stool with thick round top found in Western Mexico.
Category
Mid-19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Stools
Materials
Wood
Brandt Ranch Oak Bar Stool Acorn Brown Finish & Black-Brown Faux Leather Seat
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful swivel bar stool by A. Brandt comprised of solid ranch oak and a dark brown almost black vinyl or faux leather seat cushion. Wonderful vintage condition. The joints have been tightened and the swivel lubricated, and a light coat of restore-a-finish has been applied. Please see photos. Circa mid-20th century.
Such an awesome bar stool by A. Brandt!! This stool is comprised of rustic solid ranch oak with an Acorn Brown finish that is signature to A. Brandt Company furniture. Acorn Brown was made by applying an oil stain before sealing the wood. After lacquering, Acorn Brown wax was applied. And this stool wears it well!! It’s just what you need at the end of your rustic, western, or industrial style bar, but it would also be perfect at a tall game or bar style table. This fabulous stool has a solid ranch oak base with an iron ring stretcher joining its four splayed legs which makes it extra sturdy and mirrors the sultry dark brown round and rotating cushioned vinyl seat. It is versatile and just what you need to add a little spark of style to an otherwise mundane spot!
A Brandt Company was established in 1900 by German immigrant August Brandt...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Stools
Materials
Iron
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Materials
Elm
Pair of Solid Walnut Trestle Stools, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A pair of trestle walnut stools in original finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Stools
Materials
Walnut
Teak Root and Limb Bench with Angular Shape and Live Edges
Located in Atlanta, GA
An organically curved teak wood bench with live edges. This angular boomerang-shaped bench, has been created from the root and limbs of Indonesian teak wood, which has been smoothed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Stools
Materials
Wood, Teak
Pair of Solid Elm Stools Square with Chamfers and Through Tenons, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A pair of honey-colored Elm stools with octagonal tops.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Stools
Materials
Elm
Chinese Lucky Eight Stool, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The traditional squared lines of Ming furniture are given a distinctive curved flair in this late 19th century Provincial stool. A narrow seat is supported by four splayed legs that flare outwards with a natural bend. Resembling the Chinese character for the lucky number...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Stools
Materials
Elm
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Materials
Elm
“Tapera” Little Chair in Wool and Wood by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2019
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary “Tapera” little chair in wool and wood by Inês Schertel, Brazil 2019
Ines Schertel's primary material is sheep's wool. As a practitioner of ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Rustic Stools
Materials
Wool, Wood
French Rustic Stool with Esparto Grass Seat and Yellow Patina
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind turned wood stool in yellow patina with straw esparto grass woven seat, France, 1930s.
This rustic stool has a wooden structure with turned legs and an aged distressed ...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Stools
Materials
Straw, Wood, Natural Fiber, Rope
Old Hickory Woven Saddle Seat
Located in New York, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory foot stool with (new) woven saddle shaped seat (signed with round metal tag)
Category
20th Century American Rustic Stools
Materials
Hickory, Wicker
Old Hickory Cedar Bar Set
Located in New York, NY
Set of American Old Hickory style (1950s) cedar bar furniture including a 2 section back bar cabinet, 4 bar stools, & a bar with a fluted front design...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Stools
Materials
Pine
Mid Century Rustic Vintage elm Stool Three Legged Wooden Milking Stool planter
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Milking stool or three-leg square stool, brutalist, rustic, unique 1960.
Made of Elm
Unique handmade piece
A very cute vintage wooden three legged milking stool
The splayed irregula...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Rustic Stools
Materials
Elm
Handmade Rustic Solid Wood Stool, 20th Century
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Handmade Rustic Solid Wood Stool, 20th Century
Category
20th Century Unknown Rustic Stools
Materials
Wood
Swiss Alpine Folk Art Chair, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Swiss Folk Art; Alpine Chair; Famer's Chair; Late 19th century; Stool; Escabelle; Solide Pine; 1800s; Travail Populaire;
Swiss Alpine Folk Art chair,...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Rustic Stools
Materials
Pine
Chinese Painted Courtyard Stool, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Deceptively simple, this early 20th century stool from Shanxi province shows off the ingenious mortise-and-tenon joinery methods traditionally used by Chinese carpenters. The stool h...
Category
20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Materials
Pine
Chinese Speckled Tri-Leg Stool, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic stool from Shanxi province charms with its simple form and fantastic texture. The wooden stool embraces the notion of "wabi-sabi" with its irregular surface textured with...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Materials
Elm
Pair of Provincial Chinese Courtyard Stools, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
More portable than chairs, stools were a versatile seating option for Qing-dynasty scholars, nobles, and peasants alike. The balanced proportions of this pair of early 20th century tapered stools...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Materials
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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