Rustic Seating
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
Artisan Woven Chestnut Chair by Longinos, National Craft Award, Spain 1980s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exceptional handcrafted lounge chair designed and created in Hervás, Spain by the renowned artisan Longinos Hernández Prol during the 1980s, recipient of Spain's prestigious National...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Bubble Couch. From the Reefs Collection
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bubble Couch by Yunior Marino
From the Reefs Collection
Wood: Pine, Macuil, Parota, Palm and Oak
Each piece is unique and handmade by the artist (the wood color may vary, as it is a ...
Category
2010s Mexican Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Palmwood
Green Hungarian Box Bench
Located in Cirencester, GB
This Hungarian settle or box bench is a fine example of Central European rural craftsmanship. Handcrafted from solid pine it combines rustic charm and...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Antique Pine Bench, 1920’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming bench from hungary with the original paint. Over time and use, the blue paint has been worn away in places to the wood. The bench is stable and sturdy. Free of woodworm.
Category
1920s Hungarian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Beech Beam Bench 5' Long Solid Wood + Corten Steel by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Experience the rustic charm of our Hardwood Beam Bench, crafted from a variety of native wood species and featuring a backless and narrow design. The simple lines highlight the uniqu...
Category
2010s American Rustic Seating
Materials
Steel
The Wave Couch. From the Waves Collection
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The Wave Couch by Yunior Marino
From the Waves Collection
Wood: Pine, Macuil, Parota, Palm and Oak
Each piece is unique and handmade by the artist (the wood color may vary, as it is ...
Category
2010s Mexican Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Palmwood
Pair of Rustic Minimal Italian Wooden Backrest Chairs Benches Stools
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful pair of Italian rustic country wooden chairs, stools or benches, with the characteristic backrest and typical legs in original aged natural color giving the rich and beauti...
Category
20th Century Italian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic Beam Bench 4' Solid Oak + Corten Steel Entry Bench by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Experience the rustic charm of our Hardwood Beam Bench, crafted from a variety of native wood species and featuring a backless and narrow design. The simple lines highlight the uniqu...
Category
2010s American Rustic Seating
Materials
Steel
Early American Three-slat Ladder-back Chair with Splint Weave Seat
Located in Louisville, KY
For those with a keen interest in historic pieces that have essentially evolved into artful pieces, this early American three-slat ladder back with stunning splint weave seat, most l...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Cushman Colonial Creation Captains Chairs model 5141A
Located in New York, NY
Nice set of four Cushman Colonial Creation captains chairs, model 5241A, made in Vermont, circa 1950's. These four arm chairs are solid, sturdy, clean and in ready to use condition,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Maple
Monumental Swedish Pine Armchairs, 1950s – Sculptural Rustic Modernism
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental Swedish Pine Armchairs, 1950s – Sculptural Rustic Modernism.
Striking in both scale and silhouette, this rare pair of monumental Swedish pine armchairs from the 1950s exe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Minton Spidell French Country Ladder Back Arm Chair W Rush Street
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Minton Spidell French Country Ladder Back Arm Chair W Rush Street
Category
1990s American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique Pine Bench, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming bench from hungary with the original paint. Over time and use, the green paint has been worn away in places to the wood. The bench is stable and sturdy. Free of woodworm.
Category
1920s Hungarian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Rustic Shou Sugi Ban Wood Bench Pine and Corten Steel 6'
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our beam bench utilizes salvaged local pine logs for a rustic bench for indoors or outdoors. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain of eac...
Category
2010s North American Rustic Seating
Materials
Steel
Knife Walnut Beam Bench 4' Solid Wood + Blackened Steel Bench by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our knife beam bench in walnut utilizes salvaged walnut wood logs for a rustic bench. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain of each species. The 12" x 12" beam is milled and finished to sit raised by a mild steel base with a black patina. The beam bench brings rustic beauty at a variety of lengths. Cracks, knots, saw marks and variation is part of the beauty of these pieces. The wood will continue to move and the finish to patina over time.
The knife walnut beam bench makes a cozy coffee table in a den or living room or low table in a mud room or entry hall for flexible use as a place to place packages and bags or to remove shoes.
With the oiled finish used on the knife walnut beam bench, we do not recommend putting this bench outside...
Category
2010s American Rustic Seating
Materials
Steel
7ft Antique European Oak Church Pew Bench
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This antique oak church pew has a timeless, rustic European charm. Big on size and style, the pew measures in a just over 7ft. It is crafted fr...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Sofa by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium, 21st Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Axel Vervoordt sofa is upholstered in a warm, orange rust-toned linen blend, the fabric has a natural, textured look that feels both cosy and refined. Its gently curved lines an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Rustic Seating
Materials
Fabric, Linen
Shou Sugi Ban Wood Bench Pine Corten Steel 10' Long
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our beam bench utilizes urban, local pine logs for a solid volume bench for indoors or outdoors. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the graphic texture of the end grain of...
Category
2010s American Rustic Seating
Materials
Steel
Japanese Antique Black ArmChair / Wabi-sabi Rustic
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a chair using an old Japanese mortar.
The material is Zelkoba, and it seems to be around the Meiji period.
It is characterized by the powerful wood grain and red-black surf...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand-Crafted Rustic and Organic Oak Tree Stool for Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality made and heavy little stool made of oak branches.
This rustic and perfectly original stool or table is made of natural tree branches and it dates back to the early 1900'...
Category
Early 20th Century European Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
18th Century Spanish Wooden Bench with Wonderful Patina
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful 18th century wooden bench with many signs of wear, and decorated with primitive and rural wood carvings. The colour is a very dark...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Laguna Counter Stool Vegetable Tanned Leather with Oxblood Stain Rosa Morada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Laguna leather strap counter stool (24" high seat). Vegetable tanned leather finished with oxblood stain. Natural matte lacquer finish. This bar stool is sturdy and will last forever...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Walnut Knife Beam Bench 3' Long Solid Wood + Blackened Steel by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our knife beam bench in walnut utilizes salvaged walnut wood logs for a rustic bench. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain of each species. The 12" x 12" beam is milled and finished to sit raised by a mild steel base with a black patina. The beam bench brings rustic beauty at a variety of lengths. Cracks, knots, saw marks and variation is part of the beauty of these pieces. The wood will continue to move and the finish to patina over time.
The knife walnut beam bench makes a cozy coffee table in a den or living room or low table in a mud room or entry hall for flexible use as a place to place packages and bags or to remove shoes.
With the oiled finish used on the knife walnut beam bench, we do not recommend putting this bench outside...
Category
2010s American Rustic Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid 19th century large hand painted Swedish bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century large painted Swedish bench day bed
Large rustic Swedish pine bench / day bed circa 1850.
Very heavy i...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine, Paint
French Antique primitive wooden bench with nice patina
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1890 / bench / wood / Vintage / Mid-Century / Brutalist / Rustic
Old wooden farmhouse bench with rustic character and patina. Handmade in France in the late 19th century....
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique Rustic Pine Long Settle Bench Banquette Seating With Cushion
Located in Centennial, CO
This charming antique pine long settle bench would add a rustic touch to an entryway, dining area or hallway. Stunning in a kitchen or dining room as banquette seating! The tall pane...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Antique, Naive Vintage Bench/Table, England c1900s
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Antique, Naive Vintage Bench/Table, England, c19th Century.
A rustic bench which would also serve as a side/coffee table. Sitting on four splayed cham...
Category
19th Century English Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Rustic or Western Style Sofa Attributed to A. Brandt Ranch Oak
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage rustic or Western style sofa attributed to A. Brandt Ranch Oak comprised of a medium or honey toned Ranch Oak finished frame & reupholstered in a white vanilla toned nubby linen-like fabric with button detail on the back cushions. This piece has been attributed based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been redone, restored, or refinished. Specifically, the wood is in fabulous vintage condition and only cleaning was done. The fabric was professionally cleaned but there are still some stubborn places on outer corners where you can see a bit of dinginess and just overall can tell it isn’t brand new upholstery. It is priced accordingly. Please see photos and zoom in for details as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950-1960’s.
Get ready to sit in incomparable Ranch Oak splendor!!! This wonderful sofa is comprised of a medium or honey toned Ranch Oak finished frame featuring bowtie shaped keyhole designs in both sides, wonderful tapered flat arms, and it has been reupholstered in a lovely white vanilla toned nubby linen-like fabric with button detail on the back cushions. It. Is. BEAUTIFUL!!!! Although this sofa does not bear the A. Brandt Ranch Oak tag, we have seen and sold identical sofas and chairs with the A. Brandt tag, so our attribution is solid. It has an extra high back and semi-attached buttoned back cushions making it very comfortable and will be perfect in your Rustic or western style living room, family room, entertainment area, or basement rec room. This sofa will be incredible in your ranch home, mountain home, dude ranch, cabin, or industrial loft. You simply can’t go wrong with Ranch Oak.
A Brandt Company was established in 1900 by German immigrant August Brandt. But it was Paul Brandt, August’s son, who engineered and debuted the Ranch Oak furniture in Fort Worth, Texas in 1938. Paul served as company president for approximately 50 years. The production of the Ranch Oak line continued until the mid-1980s. It was used in ranch homes, mountain homes, dude ranches, and basement rec rooms across the nation. The US government contracted Ranch Oak furnishings for many of their military bases. And it was used by National Park lodges plus roadside motels for its attractive, durable, rustic type of décor.
Spectacular style, high quality, and crazy comfort! This Ranch Oak sofa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
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...
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Straw, Rush, Oak
Set Of Eight Italian 1980's Faux Bois Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Naturalistic forms meet Louis XVI style with this set of eight 1980's dining armchairs. Features honeyed light brown wood frames carved and etched with faux bois branch detailing. Ov...
Category
20th Century Italian Rustic Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 twisted base with elegant feet.
1960s - France
Very good, sturdy condition
Dimensions:
Height: 79cm
Dia...
Category
1960s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic natural oak wooden bench with rounded details, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / bench / oak wood / Rustic / Mid-century
A rustic mid-century full oak bench with natural finish and authentic patina. Handcrafted in France around 1900. This nice an...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Old Hickory American Provincial Paddle Arm Lounge Chair c 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Classic American Rustic furniture - lounge, armchair, made by the Old Hickory Furniture Company circa 1940's. The chair features a solid oak frame with a woven wicker backrest, it...
Category
1940s American Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Chinese Mushroom Chopping Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite 19th-century stool from China's Shanxi province charms with its top-heavy form and fantastic, wabi-sabi texture. As evidenced by the many blade marks on the top, the stoo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
Dos Gallos Custom Oakwood Bench with Scalloped Back and Apron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom scalloped bench in oak. Hand planed, heavy distress oil rubbed finish. Can be made in any size,, oak or walnut and in a variety of finishes. Made by Dos Gallos Studio in Los A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Rustic Camphor Wood Root Chair with Sculptural Form and Polished Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
This sculptural camphor wood root chair is a striking example of natural artistry and craftsmanship. Hand-carved from a single tree root, the form follows the organic lines of the wo...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century Rustic Country French Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Rustic Country French Bench is the perfect answer for the casual dining experience! Crafted using time-honored traditional methods, it features a solid plank top stretc...
Category
1870s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Plank Top Splay Peg Leg Bench, from Hungary circa 1920
Located in Round Top, TX
Rustic plank top bench with splay peg legs at 6.5' long.
The top reveals generations of use with cracks, nicks, stains and uneven ends which add a raw, organic feel to the narrow ben...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
Shou Sugi Ban 4 foot Wood Bench Pine Corten Steel by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our beam bench utilizes salvaged local pine logs for a rustic bench for indoors or outdoors. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain of eac...
Category
2010s North American Rustic Seating
Materials
Steel
Leather and Iron Rustic Small Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Its sturdy handwrought iron base features a textured finish and tapered legs, showcasing authentic artisanal design. Topped with a plush caramel-brown leather seat, this bench offers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Cottage Style Bobbin Corner Chairs and Matching Lounge Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic cottage style bobbin corner chairs and matching lounge table in beautifully aged and toned wood with rush seat and decorative hand-carved frame. All in original condition wit...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Rustic Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Alpine Monastic Bench with Folding Table, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and sculptural 19th-century Alpine monastic bench, masterfully handcrafted from solid wood with a rich, time-worn patina. This multifunctional piece was likely used in a commu...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Red Leather and Iron Rustic Small Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Its sturdy handwrought iron base features a textured finish and tapered legs, showcasing authentic artisanal design. Topped with a deep red leather seat, this bench offers both comfo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique pine bench, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming bench from Hungary. The bench was made around 1900. Due to time and use, the black paint has worn away in places to a red paint layer. Free of woodworm.
Category
Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
This charming set of four rustic wood French chairs dates back to circa 1950 and showcases the timeless elegance of French design. The chairs are made of high-quality wood and rattan...
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Steer Horn Sofa, Two Chairs & Ottoman, Black, Brown & White Cowhide Upholstery
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rustic American Victorian Steer Horn living room set. The set includes a settee / loveseat, a pair of chairs in slightly different sizes and ...
Category
1890s American Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Horn, Cowhide, Leather
Custom Solid Wood Rustic Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A large bench constructed with two solid wood rectangular beams on two smaller solid wood beams.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.2016.
MATERIALS AND TE...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Rustic Minimal Italian Midcentury Wooden Side Table Bench Stool
Located in Carimate, Como
Solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, distressed finish, very nice antique item with great style and form. In original beautifully aged natural color, it has some old green ...
Category
20th Century Italian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic Milking Stool 1930s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Rustic Milking Stool 1930s
Category
1930s Balkan Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Catalan Bench with Storage
Located in Nijlen, BE
Spanish primitive bench with storage from the transition period.
This bench in roughly cut planks has great charm due to the casual color shades.
Handy for storing shoes or blankets....
Category
Early 1900s Spanish Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique Rustic Italian Walnut Wood Chest Window Seat Bench
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique Italian rustic traditional chest banquette, window seat or bench with opening top and the typical carved legs. The piece is in solid Italian walnut wood with great ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Metal
Hickory Knife Beam Bench 4' Long Solid Wood + Blackened Steel by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our knife beam bench in hickory utilizes salvaged walnut wood logs for a rustic bench. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain of each spec...
Category
2010s American Rustic Seating
Materials
Steel
Rustic Mexican Wood Block Chair
Located in Toronto, CA
A simple carved wood stump chair that turns any forgotten corner photo-shoot ready. Place this one in a contemporary setting and hear the design gods ...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Handsome Antique Faux Painted Hungarian Pine Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The gorgeous symmetry and hand painted faux finish on this antique Romanian Hungarian bench, circa 1875, remains as handsome today as when it was first...
Category
19th Century Hungarian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Set of Eight Woodland Dining Chairs in Holly Hunt Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A magnificent set with one armchair and seven side chairs. The set custom upholstered with Holly Hunt Leather seats and Ralph Lauren Padded Check fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Rustic seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Old Hickory Furniture Company, Alabama Sawyer, Andrianna Shamaris, and Bernhardt. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $119 and tops out at $68,000 while the average work can sell for $1,925.