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
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...
Category
16th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Armchair "Tronco" in Solid Reclaimed Wood, Contemporary Brazilian Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of furniture artistry with this mesmerizing chair, crafted by the skilled hands of Nen Artesão. Blurring the boundaries between design art and...
Category
2010s Brazilian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
19th century Swedish painted pine dug out chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish pine dug out chair circa 1870.
Traditional rustic piece of swedish furniture using a tree trunk to form a piece of furniture. Hand crafted from a trunk to form...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine, Paint
Visionaire Italian Ladder Rustic Down Wood Chrome Sectional Sofa
By Visionaire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 21st Century with this exquisite hand crafted, sculpted rustic style ladder sofa. The ultra rare sofa gives an air of luxury an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rustic Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Rustic 19th Century English Walnut Lambing Chair with Carved Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic English walnut lambing chair from the 19th century with curving arms and carved base. Whisk your home's ambiance back in time with this rustic English walnut lambing chair, ...
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19th Century English Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Spain / 19th century / side chair / oak, fabric / Spanish / Antique / French Provincial
A charming 19th-century Spanish side chair, handcrafted from solid oak wood and richly detai...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Spain / 19th century / side chair / oak, fabric / Spanish / Antique / French Provincial
A charming 19th-century Spanish side chair, handcrafted from solid oak wood and richly detai...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Spain / 19th century / side chair / oak, fabric / Spanish / Antique / French Provincial
A charming 19th-century Spanish side chair, handcrafted from solid oak wood and richly detai...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Spain / 19th century / side chair / oak, fabric / Spanish / Antique / French Provincial
A charming 19th-century Spanish side chair, handcrafted from solid oak wood and richly detai...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Velvet, 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 Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
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...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Travail Populaire Oak & Rope Side Chair, Belgium 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Travail Populaire Handcrafted Design Low Back Oak & Rope Side Chair. Made in Belgium, 1950's period. Solid oak wood constructed chair with woven rope seat. Turned oak details...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Rope, Oak
Vintage French Nailhead Stained Leather Club Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This handsome vintage club chair exudes timeless comfort and masculine refinement, showcasing a robust, square-form silhouette characteristic of classic English and French club seati...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Metal
Antique Knotty Pine Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
fine construction done in individual sections for the entire bench. There are separate panels on the tall back, tall sides and supports in the frames. The side panels have carved mol...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Brutalist French Wooden & Straw Chairs
Located in Paddington, NSW
This rare set of six vintage French Brutalist chairs offers a bold and sculptural presence, perfect for collectors and design enthusiasts alike...
Category
1960s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
$7,000 / set
Rustic Vintage Handcrafted Oak Step Stool with Slatted Top and Curved Sides
Located in Seattle, WA
A charming vintage handcrafted step stool seemingly made of solid oak, featuring a slatted top surface and smoothly curved side panels that lend a sculptural, handcrafted quality. Li...
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1970s Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
$1,680 / set
Italy 18th Century Country Rustic Armchair, Chestnut Wood Hand Cut and Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 18th century country rustic robust armchair in chestnut wood hand cut, restored and polished with shellac and wax. Straw seat in excellent condition
Measures cm: H 102\48 x ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Straw, Chestnut
Rustic Red Painted Primitive Wooden Baby Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This charming vintage wooden baby chair from India showcases a wonderfully aged red painted finish with authentic, time-worn character. The chair features a distinctive ribbed seat a...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Alpine Style Chalet Stools in Wood, set of 11 - 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
These elegant and charming stools are touchingly simple. Made entirely of light-colored solid softwood, equipped with spacers, and offering a fine and elegant silhouette, the stools...
Category
1970s German Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
19th century natural form oak childs stool
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unique 19th century natural form oak childs stool circa 1880.
Rare children's stool in the form of a long necked bird, horse or dinosaur, made from oak in its natural shape, with do...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique wooden armchair with cane seat, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / chair / wood, cane / Romantic / Antique / Rustic
French antique armchair in solid wood crafted in France around 1900. This rustic chair has nice geometric carvings...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Irish Rustic Stick Back Windsor
Located in Greenwich, CT
Early 19th century Irish rustic Windsor stick armchair, the primitive crest rail over spoke-shaved spindles, the plank seat supported by four splayed pole legs, the whole retaining o...
Category
Mid-18th Century Irish Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Ash, Sycamore
1930's Italian Alps Rustic Design Carved Large Armchair
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Italian Alps Rustic Design Carved Large Armchair. Made in Italy, 1930's / 40's period. Solid oak constructed and carved chair with thick woven rush seat. Handcrafted design w...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
$1,943 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair of Chic Antique “Grimaud” Benches with Wrought Iron-Bases + Reclaimed Wood
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elegant and full of rustic French charm, this pair of “Grimaud” benches from Chic Antique perfectly captures the brand’s signature blend of vintage industrial craftsmanship and timel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Rustic Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Iron
Country Rustic Dining Chairs (set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with a heavily distressed walnut-stained finish, this chair radiates vintage country farmhouse character and warmth. The exposed tenon construction and patinated iron handle ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,406 / set
Lovato Luigi Tuscan Italian Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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A Set of 6 Luigi Lovato Country Italian Solid Wood Dining Chairs Made in Italy...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Naugahyde, Hardwood
$1,496 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Antique and Rustic Folk Art Bench from Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique bench in folk art. The bench is rustic and primitive and made circa 1820-1830. Made from painted pine with a solid seat and sturdy legs. Healthy and solid frame. Minor dry cr...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Rustic Hoop Back Welsh Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A charming early windsor armchair with a hooped back and hand-turned spindles over a "waist" of a continuous bent arm with a central shoulder on the back of the arm across the four m...
Category
Early 1800s Welsh Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Ash
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory Oak Barrel Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory (20th Cent) oak side chairs on barrel design swivel base with upholstered seat (signed with paper label & brand)
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Rustic Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
A rustic and chic early 20th century American hickory framed armchair with woven sides and back, and a creamy ivory painted finish. Perfect for your country house, but equally at hom...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Hickory
Set of 27 American Wicker and Birch Armchairs Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
27 American Rustic Old Hickory style (mid-20th Century) faux birch grey painted armchairs having a spindle design back with a woven seat and back panel with rattan trim (Makers mark: PALECEK, SAN FRANCISCO) (priced each) (originally from Old Faithful...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Wicker, Rattan, Birch
Wooden rustic stool Ca.1880
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rustic wooden stool from the 1880s.
Stools has a great patina.
Category
1880s Belgian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Old Hickory Woven Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory "Bear Wallow" arm chair with woven seat & square back with pine paddle form armrests & a double box stretcher (branded: OLD HICKORY, MARTINSVILLE, INDIANA)
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Natural Live Edge Petrified Wood Stump
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Style Natural Live Edge Petrified Wood Stump Stool / Garden Seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Seating
Materials
Petrified 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...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
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...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wood Andirondack Style Twig 77" 3 Seat Bench
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Wood Andirondack Style Twig 77" Bench
Offered is a large Vintage Wood Andirondack Style Twig 77" Bench. The bench is truly unique. Featuring a large seating area composed o...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,095 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair Of Twig And Branch Rustic Style Rocking Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well-Crafted Pair of Adirondack/ Lake House Style Chairs in very good original condition made from mixed wood twigs and branches. Large hoop back rocking chairs made with branch frames and twig spindles overall. With elaborate interlaced twig backs. The sloping seats raised on newer wooden...
Category
20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Twig
Rustic Straw Dining Chairs, Spain, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Monoxylite; Spanish Pyrenees; 19th Century; Spain; Straw Seating; Wooden Chairs; Wabi Sabi; Naive; Folk Art; Travail Populaire;
Dining chairs showcasing the raw beauty of Spanish cr...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Chinese Interlocking Tri-Leg Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Deceptively simple, this early 20th century stool from Shanxi province shows off the ingenious joinery methods traditionally used by Chinese carpenters. The stool's three splayed leg...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
French Fruitwood Milking Stool
Located in Faversham, GB
A charming early 19th century stool of simple joint construction.
The stool has a thick top in fruitwood, probably cherry wood and four splayed legs in oak.
Strong and sturdy with ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
Set of 4 Rustic Adirondack Style Wood and Woven Gut Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 Rustic Adirondack / Old HIckory-style (2nd half 20th Century) armchairs with frames comprised of joined rustic round wood logs with woven gut backs and seats, paired with re...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Hickory
Rustic Adirondack Willow Red Cushioned Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Adirondack style bent willow loveseat with round slat back, rounded arms, and red seat cushion (Matching armchair: MP2290, rocking chair: MP2291)
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Iron
French Wrought Iron Chairs in Original Finish, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Antique French Wrought Iron Chairs with their original finish and beautiful patina. The chairs are sold as a pair.
please let us know if you would like a freight shipping quote oth...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
1960s Spanish Minimalist Settees
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Settee, sofa, bench, Spain, oak, wood, 1960s, minimalism, wabi-sabi
Spanish rustic charm meets minimalist design with these sofas. Enhance your living space with the perfect combina...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Oak
$3,136 / item
Rustic Yellow and Red Painted Wooden Baby Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This vibrant vintage wooden baby chair from India features a striking combination of distressed yellow and red paint with a beautifully worn, layered patina. Hand-carved from solid w...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
American Country Child Sized Dark Brown Painted Windsor Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style (1st half 19th Century) wooden Windsor side chair with a fan back and dark brown painted finish.
Paint finish is worn and chipping in places. Seat is not enti...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Paint
Pair of Upholstered Armchairs with Nailhead Trim
Located in Naples, FL
Pair of dark stained upholstered club chairs with original neutral upholstery in good condition. Chairs have nailhead trim and signs of wear on top of arms. Measurements are listed, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Metal
$1,279 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 27 American Wicker and Birch Armchairs Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
27 American Rustic Old Hickory style (mid-20th Century) faux birch grey painted armchairs having a spindle design back with a woven seat and back panel with rattan trim (Makers mark:...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Birch
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 Seating
Materials
Elm
Old Hickory Round Oak Stools
Located in Queens, NY
4 American Rustic Old Hickory (1930s stools) with round oak tops and a box form stretcher on leg (probably INDIANA WILLOW CO.) (PRICED EACH)
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Hickory
$675 / item
StavOak Dining Game Table & 4 Chairs Jack Daniels’ Barrel Staves Jobie G Redmond
By Jack Daniels
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome original StavOak dining table or game table and glass top with four (4) chairs designed by Jobie G. Redmond and made from Jack Daniels’ barrel staves...
Category
1980s American Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Vintage Yugoslavian High Back Wood Rocking Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Yugoslavian High Back Wood Rocking Chair
This vintage high back wood rocking chair combines timeless elegance with exceptional craftsmanship, making it a perfect addition to...
Category
Late 20th Century Slovenian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic Vintage Pair of Root Wood Armchairs with Wraparound Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage pair of American root wood armchairs with wraparound backs and rustic character. Experience the raw allure of nature and craftsmanship with this pair of vintage American ro...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic Ladder-Back Oak Chairs with Embroidered Seats, Netherlands, 1950s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of four rustic ladder-back chairs with embroidered seats.
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Brown Woven Leather Mahogany Bench
Located in Astoria, NY
Brown Woven Leather Mahogany Bench, with four supports conjoined by two stretchers. 18" H x 54" W x 16" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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.
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