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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 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
Beautiful shaped rustig low stool in painted wood, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / stool / wood / rustic / mid-century / vintage / French provincial Rare rustic wooden low stool crafted around 1900 in France. The exceptional shape and nice layers o...
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Stools

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Wood

Artisan Made Kidney Shape Tripod Stool, France 1920's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Original Artisan Made Handcrafted Kidney Shape Tripod Stool. Made in France, early 20th Century, 1920's period. Solid oak wood constructed stool. This comes in very good cond...
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1920s French Vintage Rustic Stools

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Oak

Spanish Rustic Workshop Wooden Tripod Stool or Side Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic wooden high stool with a three-legged base and round seat. Spain, 1920s-1930s. From the northern part of Spain this rustic stool has a primitive construction, great shape and character. This traditional farm or workshop rustic stool has a terrific patina. It shows the pass of time with signals of antique repairs. Wood strecthers joining each leg. To be used for decorative purposes and as occasional table or side table. Measures: 42 cm W x 36 cm D x 65 cm H // 16,53 in W x 14,17 in D x 25,59 in H The seat is : 26 cm diameter // 10,23 in diameter. Workshop Tripod Stool // Wood High Stool // Rustic Stool // Spanish Tripod Stool
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20th Century Spanish Rustic Stools

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Wood, Pine

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

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

elm stool
Located in Dallas, TX
Handmade elm stool imported from Taiwan. These characteristics are inherent to the material and part of the intended aesthetic. Each piece is unique, so please inquire if you have a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Rustic Stools

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Elm

elm stool
elm stool
$400 / item
Mini Elm Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
Handmade elm stool imported from Taiwan. Each piece is unique, so please inquire if you have a preference for a specific variation.
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Rustic Stools

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Elm

Mini Elm Stool
Mini Elm Stool
$250 / item
Set rustic Stools . Solid Oak wood . 1960s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set rustic Stools . Solid Oak wood . 1960s Holland Brutalist Three legged stools
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1960s European Vintage Rustic Stools

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Oak

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

Rustic Wooden Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wooden studio craft stool features an oval seat with cutout detail and four sculpted legs with foot bar. Dimensions 14" width x 11.25" depth x 22" height. Condition Good vintage co...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Stools

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Wood

Vintage Boho Carved Wooden Elephant Low Stool - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce an exotic touch to your home with this delightful pair of vintage carved wooden elephant low stools. Each stool is a testament to skilled craftsmanship, featuring a beautif...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Rustic Stools

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Wood, Paint

French Stool in Yellow Turned Wood & Esparto Grass Seat, 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind turned wood stool in yellow patina with straw esparto grass woven seat, France, 1930s. This stunning rustic stool has a wooden structure with turned legs and an aged di...
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20th Century French Rustic Stools

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Straw, Wood, Natural Fiber, Rope

Wooden rustic stool Ca.1880
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rustic wooden stool from the 1880s. Stools has a great patina.
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1880s Belgian Antique Rustic Stools

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Wood

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

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

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

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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

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Bamboo, Wood

Antique Carved Piano Stool With Leather Seat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare and notable antique stool with brown leather seat, turned central support and supporting rods, bottom finial and adjustable screw action height. The stool measures 17.25” wid...
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19th Century Antique Rustic Stools

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Iron

French Tripod Milking Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
These 1960’s French milking stools are a work of functional design made to assist in “dairying.” The short, tripod legs created a low center of gravi...
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1960s French Vintage Rustic Stools

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Ash

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

Vintage oak and papercord bar stools, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rustic bar stools with oak frames and beautiful papercord seats. Very sturdy stools. Made in Belgium in the 1960s Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 100cm Width x depth: 3...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Rustic Stools

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Papercord, Oak

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.
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Stools

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Pine

English 19th Century Oak Stool
Located in Faversham, GB
A simple vernacular oak stool of joint construction with a thick block top. Raised on four stout legs united with parallel stretchers. Strong and sturdy with no rocks or wobbles wi...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Rustic Stools

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Oak

Chinese Splayed Leg Stool, 1920
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Provincial 20th Century Chinese Splayed Leg stool in tropical wood.
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20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

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Pine

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

Petite Chinese Quarter Moon Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With rustic texture and simplicity of form, this petite 19th-century stool is a timeless example of casual seating in rural China. Crafted of northern elm (yumu) with mortise-and-ten...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Stools

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Elm

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

Rustic Stool from a Slice of Solid Live Edge of Yew Wood
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Rustic Stool from a Slice of Solid Live Edge of Yew Wood A slice of yew wood cut from one piece of the Tree, flat with a live edge and uneven shape, the legs have been hand cut ...
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1970s Vintage Rustic Stools

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Yew

Industrial green wooden stool with nice patina, France 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / stool / wood / industrial / design / rustic A French small low stool with vibrant green original paint and beautiful patina. A charming designed stool with one strai...
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Stools

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Wood

18th Century English Oak Stool
Located in Faversham, GB
An English oak vernacular stool salvaged from a Midlands foundry. The stool has a split oval shaped chunky top of pegged construction with various additional legacy nails from years...
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17th Century British Antique Rustic Stools

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Wrought Iron

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

Tall Rustic Farm Stool or Pedestal in Solid Oak, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Two-tiered solid oak vintage stool. Excellent to use as a pedestal for the display of objects. Solid construction.
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Stools

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Oak

19th Century Rustic Handmade Stool
Located in Meulebeke, BE
19th century rustic handmade French stool made of a solid trunk of wood. On top of the wood log we find the three handmade metal nails and handle. A be...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Stools

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Wood

Pair of Solid Walnut Trestle Stools, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A pair of trestle walnut stools in original finish.
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Stools

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Walnut

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.
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Stools

Materials

Elm

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

Vintage wicker stools - set of 4, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 vintage stools with wooden frames and wicker seats. Elegant vintage pieces with a rustic touch. Good condition with sturdy wicker s...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Rustic Stools

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Wicker, Oak

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

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

Materials

Elm

Provincial Chinese Courtyard 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. Hand-crafted of pine, the tapered stool...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

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Pine

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.
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Mid-20th Century French 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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

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Elm

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 French Vintage Rustic Stools

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Oak

Stool
Stool
$1,596 Sale Price
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Vintage Boho Hickory Chair “Madigan” Pony Hide Counter Stools - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This distinctive saddle stool introduces a vibrant, exotic pop of color and texture, blending rustic materials with refined contemporary styling. The solid wood frame features clean,...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Stools

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Hide, Wood

Primitive Red Stool with Slash Marks
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection pays homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they ...
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20th Century Rustic Stools

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Wood

Pair of Tall Provincial Chinese Stools
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

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

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

Pair of Chinese Tri-Leg Lotus Stools, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Deceptively simple, these early 20th century stools from Hebei province show off the ingenious joinery methods traditionally used by Chinese carpenters. The stool's three splayed leg...
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Early 20th Century 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

Vintage Boho Equipale Low Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace rustic elegance with this Vintage Boho Equipale Low Stool, a striking piece that showcases the timeless craftsmanship of traditional Mexican design. Crafted from intricately ...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Stools

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Leather, Rattan

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...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Stools

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Elm

Antique Elm Stool, China
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Chinese Elm Stool. China, circa early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

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Elm

Antique Chinese Scholar Stool, China
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Chinese Scholar Stool. China, circa early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

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Wood

Rustic Black Wooden Stool, circa 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rustic back wooden stool with hart-shaped handle in the seat. Made around 1920s. Some old traces of woodworm.
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1920s French Vintage Rustic Stools

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Wood

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

Solid Slice of Live Edge Elm Rustic Stool
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Solid Slice of Live Edge Elm Rustic Stool A slice of elm cut from one piece of the Tree, flat with a live edge and uneven shape, the legs are made from twisted wood which formed by ...
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19th Century Antique Rustic Stools

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Elm

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Medallion Low Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the charm of this Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Medallion Low Stool, a stunning piece that blends Asian-inspired artistry with bohemian flair. Crafted in the late 20th century...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

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Ceramic

Vintage Boho Palm Tree Low Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sculptural and striking, this vintage boho low stool is a true conversation piece, hand-carved from solid wood with a beautifully organic form reminiscent of a palm tree trunk. The w...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Stools

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Wood

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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