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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
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

Set of 2 Solid Pine Chairs, Göran Malmvall, Sweden 1940s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 2 solid pine dining chairs designed by Göran Malmvall in the 1940s. Four more chairs are available, please ask. Additional information: Country of manufacture: Sweden Period:...
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20th Century Swedish Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine

Rustic Old Hickory Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
American rustic old hickory armchair with slat back above a contoured seat and legs joined by a box stretcher. (Branded: Old Hickory/ Martinsville/ ...
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20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Barley Twist Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this stunning pair of Vintage Boho Barley Twist Chairs, expertly crafted with ornate turned wood bases and upholstered in a charm...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Terra Cotta Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian Rustic style glazed brown terra cotta arm chair with faux twig design with open pediment shaped back.
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Early 20th Century English Rustic Seating

Materials

Terracotta

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 Seating

Materials

Elm

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

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 Seating

Materials

Pine

Rustic Blond Root Wood and Embossed Leather Throne Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Adirondack style oversized arm / throne chair with a blond root wood frame with an angled back having log vertical slats and a floral embossed caramel brown leather removable ...
Category

20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Wood, Hickory

Vintage Boho Patinated Squirrel Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add whimsical charm to your outdoor or indoor space with this Vintage Boho Patinated Squirrel Bench. Perfect for American-style interiors, this bench fe...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Concrete

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 Seating

Materials

Elm

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Rustic Seating

Materials

Elm

Horn & Antler Child's Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Continental horn & antler child's arm chair with fur and yellow suede upholstered seat. (19th Cent)
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19th Century Unknown Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Horn, Antler, Suede, Leather

Pair of Rustic American Carved Walnut and Cowhide Wide Lounge / Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic American custom arm / lounge chairs with carved walnut frames featuring a floral crest, with cowhide backs and sides and a brown leather upholstered seat with decorati...
Category

20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Walnut

Rustic All Wood Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long 5 foot wood bench with criss-cross legs. Created by hand using a half log set on sturdy x-frame legs. Great for use indoor or outside. Please confirm lo...
Category

20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Lovato Luigi Tuscan Italian Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 6 Luigi Lovato Country Italian Solid Wood Dining Chairs Made in Italy...
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1970s Italian Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood, Naugahyde, Hardwood

Set of 8 vintage bentwood armchairs, 1993
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage bent plywood armchairs with thick grey fabric cushions by AZ Zeitler, made in Germany. Very comfy chairs with a timeless design. Set of 8 Dated 02/1993 Dimensions: Heig...
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1990s Belgian Rustic Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Primitive Rush Seat Side Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A diminutive rush seat side chair with a ladder back. Featuring traces of the original blue paint to the legs. English, circa 1890. TOTAL H: 8...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Rush, Ash, Pine

Primitive Rush Seat Side Chair
Primitive Rush Seat Side Chair
$428 Sale Price
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Rustic Blond Root Wood and Embossed Leather Throne Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Adirondack style oversized arm / throne chair with a blond root wood frame with an angled back having log vertical slats and a floral embossed caramel brown leather removable ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Burl

Wonderful 19th Century Indonesian Bench.
Located in Middleburg, VA
A distinctive example of vernacular Indonesian craftsmanship, this 19th-century bench was carved from a single massive piece of Javanese teak root. Made circa 1890 in Java, its sculp...
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19th Century Indonesian Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Teak

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

Pair of Old Hickory Child Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Rustic Old Hickory child high back Armchairs with a woven seat and barrel back design with a head rest and box form stretcher
Category

20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Hickory

Vintage Boho French Mixed Rush Seat Dining Chairs Set of 10
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your dining area with the American style Vintage Boho French Mixed Rush Seat Dining Chairs Set of 10. These charming chairs combine the rustic elegance of French design with ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rush, Wood

Set of 6 Rustic Adirondack Hooked Rug Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Rustic Adirondack arm chairs with a wood frame having skin backs and upholstered hooked rug seats with a pine tree design (PRICED AS SET)
Category

20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Animal Skin

18th Century Rustik Oak Welsh Vernacular Armchair Hall Chair Wainscot
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Charismatic 18th Century Welsh Oak Armchair Enhance your living space with the timeless elegance of our charismatic 18th century Welsh oak armchair. This remarkabl...
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Early 18th Century British Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Oak

“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 Seating

Materials

Wood, Wool

4 Heavy Hand Wrought Iron and Woven Raffia Armchairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Woven raffia seat and back rests in chevron pattern, these heavy and important hand wrought iron armchairs retain the wonderful original wear and patina from years of use and enjoyment. Made in Mexico, these hand forged iron chairs...
Category

1960s Mexican Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

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 Seating

Materials

Elm

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Rustic Seating

Materials

Elm

Rustic Continental Style Green Leather and Faux Antler Three-Seat Settee
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Continental-style three seat settee with dark olive green leather upholstered seat and backs with two decorative brown suede straps in a frame built from resin faux moose and ...
Category

20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Old Hickory Paisley Lattice Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory "Apache" round back Armchairs with a paisley upholstered round seat above a lattice design base. (signed with brand: OLD HICKORY)
Category

20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker

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...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Hickory

Continental Horn and Antler Velvet Chaise
Located in Queens, NY
Continental (19th century-Probably German) horn and antler chaise with graphic print black and white upholstery and two matching throw pillo...
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19th Century German Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Velvet

Rustic 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...
Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Upholstered Side Chair with Nailhead Trim
Located in Naples, FL
Tall upholstered club chair with arms. Chair has original upholstery in good condition with nailhead trim. Arms have signs of wear. Measurements are listed, however, floor to arm mea...
Category

Late 20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Bench Haute-Savoie, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Folk Art; Haute-Savoie; Bench; Primitive; 19th century; Wabi Sabi; France; Three Seater; Monoxylite; Breton; Rustic; 19th century rustic three-seater bench from Haute-Savoie. This bench features a stunning patina on its monoxylite wood, showcasing its rich history. Apart from its aesthetic value, this bench also offers a practical benefit as the seat can be opened to reveal a spacious storage compartment underneath. Its design embodies the wabi-sabi philosophy, which celebrates the beauty of natural imperfections, as it showcases graceful aging and the elegant charm of old and worn-out things. Whether as a decorative piece or a functional storage solution, this French carved bench...
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19th 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...
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2010s Brazilian Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Massive Waxed Root Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection is an homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they...
Category

20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Metal

20th Century Set of Eight Oak Rustic Danish Chairs
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Set of eight oak chairs. Seats upholstered in striped fabric in shades of green, blue and yellow, with a firm and well-preserved structure. The backrest features a cut-out design wit...
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1950s Danish Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Oak

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 ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Leather, Rattan

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...
Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Organic Wabi Sabi Stool, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This hand-carved wabi-sabi stool, crafted from solid wood, showcases a sculptural silhouette with a gracefully tapered center, highlighting raw textures, natural cracks, and the mark...
Category

19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Primitive Milking Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring rustic boho charm into your home with this vintage primitive milking stool. Handcrafted from solid wood, its sturdy design and weathered finish reflect the simplicity and authe...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Organic Wabi-Sabi Chair, France, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
French rustic folk art wooden chair, embodying the essence of wabi-sabi philosophy. Crafted with meticulous artistry, this piece is a unique expression of organic beauty, boasting re...
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20th Century French Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Painted Woven Rush Chair
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Charming and timeless, this vintage chair highlights the beauty of natural materials and artisanal craftsmanship. The intricate woven rush detailing and gently chipped paint bring a ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Rattan, Wood

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

20th Century Chinese Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine

Vintage Boho Rustic Spindle Back Chairs - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic set of four vintage Boho dining chairs. A chic primitive hand carved design with a spindle back design. Beautiful all over patina from time. Acquired from a Palm Beach es...
Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Tyrolean Folk Art Armchair, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tyrol; Tyrolean Chair; Famer's Chair; 19th Century; Stool; Escabelle; Solid Wood; 1800s; Austria; Low Armchair; Tyrolean folk art low armchair, a ...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Wabi-Sabi Rustic Tripod Stool, Side Table, Auvergne, France, circa 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Robust; Rural; Wabi Sabi; Sculptural; Travail Populaire; Folk Art; Travail Art Populaire; Stool; Wood; France; Auvergne; Organic; Luxury Chalet Style; Tripod; Wabi-sabi ru...
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Very Rustic 19th Century French High Stools
Located in Godshill, 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...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Elm

Green Swedish Rustic Side Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A simple Scandinavian side chair in pine in an olive green paint finish. The back rest with decorative curved slats and a straight back with a time worn two plank seat . The paint ...
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine, Paint

18th Century Swedish Child's Tub/Kubbestol Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Introduce a piece of Scandinavian history into your home with this enchanting 18th Century Swedish Child’s Kubbestol Chair. This rare and charming chair is a delightful blend of rust...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Pair of Petite Striped Slipper Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible pair of old American slipper chairs with original carved wooden legs and antique style upholstery application. The chairs have all the markings of old traditional furnitur...
Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Naive Wabi Sabi Bench, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century folk art bench, a magnificent treasure originating from the picturesque region of Auvergne in the heart of Rhône-Alpes, Cantal, France. Handcrafted from the finest dark ...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

Late 19th Century Mezquite Min Milking Wood Stool with Thick Round Top
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Antique natural mezquite minimilking stool wood stool with thick round top found in Western Mexico.  
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Mid-19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

Italian Rustic table stools with different heights in wood, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Rustic table stools with different heights in wood, 2000s Pair of rustic table stools with different heights, entirely made of wood. The ...
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Early 2000s Italian Rustic Seating

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Wood

Folks 31 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
Located in Antwerp, BE
Serban Ionescu; Folks Series; Functional Art; Sculpture Chair; Armchair; Sidechair; Conversation Piece; Art; Romania; Folks 31, 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 Seating

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Wood

Swedish Rustic Olive Green Side Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A simple Scandinavian side chair in pine in an muted apple green paint finish. This delightful chair has a straight ladder back and a plank seat with gently rounded sides. A pair o...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Seating

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Pine

Antique Natural Edge Settee with Custom Upholstery and Rustic Character
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indonesian rustic wooden settee from the early 20th century, with natural edge, newly done custom upholstery and dark patina. Created in Indon...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Rustic Primitive Bench, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 19th-century French primitive bench, a testament to rustic elegance and brutalist craftsmanship. This bench, with its robust wooden structure, time-worn patina, and subtly rounded ...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

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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.

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