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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
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

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Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of 2 Primitive Painted Mountain Chairs
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
These two antique mountain chairs are a beautiful example of traditional South German craftsmanship from the early 19th century. Crafted from solid pine, the chairs are assembled ent...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Rustic Seating

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Pine

Rustic Continental Tree Trunk Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
3 Rustic Continental (19th-20th century) tree trunk base side chairs with twig hoop design back. (PRICED EACH).
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20th Century American Rustic Seating

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Wood

19th Century Primitive Mountain Chair
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Traditional antique mountain chair from southern Germany. This distinctive and primitive chair is entirely handmade and assembled with mortise and tenon joints. Crafted from oak, thi...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Rustic Seating

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Oak

Rustic Primitive Artisan Tree Log Driftwood Garden Patio Bench by Robert Powchik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rustic Primitive Artisan Tree Log Driftwood Garden Patio Bench by Robert Powchik. Item featured was locally sourced and crafted from real tree logs in New York by artist Robert Powch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Rustic Seating

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Wood

Rustic Pine Bench with Hand-Hewn Details – Versatile American Craftsmanship
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crafted from solid pine with rustic charm, this American 20th-century bench showcases timeless craftsmanship. Its hand-hewn surface features natural grain patterns, making each angle...
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20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine

Seventeenth-Century Antique Rustic Bench from Galicia
Located in London, GB
A rare late 17th Century bench from Galicia with nearly 300 years of patination, creating a beautiful and inimitable texture. The construction is rudimentary but incredibly solid, an...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

Antique Limestone Bench - Old Stone Bench - Garden Bench
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This old Limestone bench was hand carved in the mid 17th century and installed in a Large Italian countryside home along with several other benches and architectural elements. This piece has been well preserved throughout the years and was recently reclaimed by our team. The natural stone aging process that took place throughout the years is quite apparent all throughout this lovely architectural element, giving it such an amazing distressed texture and color undertone. Centuries of sun, soil, rain and exposure to the elements of nature have given this piece its real character and wonderful patina. This antique limestone bench...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Seating

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Limestone

Pair of Dutch Rustic Armchairs in Solid Oak and Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, solid oak, straw, the Netherlands, 1930s These armchairs balance restraint with warmth – typical of Dutch vernacular design from the 1930s. The geometry of th...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Straw, Oak

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

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Wood, Naugahyde, Hardwood

Rustic Adirondack Style Stained Pine Wing / Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Adirondack-style (Mid-20th Century) stained pine wing / armchair comprised of shaped planks with decorative cutouts, joined with tusk and ten...
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20th Century American Rustic Seating

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Wood

Rustic Adirondack Pine Bench
Located in Queens, NY
American Country Rustic Adirondack style (20th Century) rectangular free form knotty pine bench with bark trim resting on 4 cylindrical black legs
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20th Century American Rustic Seating

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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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rustic Travail Populaire Benches, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Travail Populaire; Art Populaire; Rustic; Rural; Wabi Sabi; Antique; 19th Century; Benches; Monoxylite; Folk Art; Rustic travail populaire benches from 19th century France, each ado...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

“Solito” Bench in Wool and Wood by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2021
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
“Solito” Bench in Wool and Wood by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2021 Ines Schertel's primary material is sheep's wool. As a practitioner of Slow Design, the artist takes a holistic appr...
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2010s Brazilian Rustic Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood

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

Greyed Oak Country Lounge Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a gracefully sloped form, it provides a relaxed yet refined seating experience for living rooms, bedrooms, or conservatories. Its solid oak frame in a greyed finish features int...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Continental Rustic Bent Willow Settee
Located in Queens, NY
Continental (Possibly French) Rustic bent willow settee with hoop back & arms above a split twig inlaid seat (French, 19/20th Cent)
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Willow

Vintage Boho Moroccan Leather Poof - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your living space with exotic comfort and bohemian flair with this delightful set of two vintage Moroccan leather poufs. Each pouf is a testament to traditional North African ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Rustic Seating

Materials

Leather

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

Rare rocking chair by Steneby hemslöjd, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare rocking chair designed by Torsten Claeson who was one of the designers at Steneby Hemslöjd in the middle of the 20th century. Loose cushion of high quality sheepskin. Fits v...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

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 Seating

Materials

Elm

Pair of Rustic Country Weathered Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic (probably Mexican 1920s) Country style weathered oak and pine over scale Armchairs with brown leather seat and back with large nail head t...
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1920s Mexican Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak, Pine

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 Seating

Materials

Oak

Stool
Stool
$1,597 Sale Price
25% Off
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 Seating

Materials

Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating

Materials

Metal

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 Seating

Materials

Hide, Wood

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...
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20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood, Wicker, Rattan, Birch

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 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 ...
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20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Wood, Hickory

Set of 4 Old Hickory Woven Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Rustic American Old Hickory arm chairs with a continuous bent arm and rear leg with a bottom stretcher having a woven seat and back (PRICED AS SET)
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20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Wicker

Set of 4 Rustic Old Hickory Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory arm chairs with spindle back over oak slat seat & legs joined by a stretcher (branded: Old Hickor...
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1940s American Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

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 Seating

Materials

Elm

Set of Rustic Straw Side Chairs in the style of Perriand, France, 1950s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of Rustic Straw Side Chairs in the style of Perriand, France, 1950s Vintage Design Perfect, structural condition in their original patina Additional information: Materials: Woo...
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20th Century French Rustic Seating

Materials

Straw, Wood

Vernacular Rural Armchair, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 19th-century Alsatian armchair features a dark-stained wooden frame typical of regional folk craftsmanship. The backrest includes two horizontal slats topped with rounded finial...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Country Rustic Yellow Wooden Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Country style yellow painted 3 seat wooden bench with a lift top box base and raised plank backrest and sides (most likely 19th century, Canadian).
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Late 19th Century Canadian Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Rustic Old Hickory Miniature Salesman's Sample Living Room Set
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 3 American Rustic Old Hickory (1930s) miniature salesman's sample salon set with woven seat and round back design (loveseat, rocking chair, a...
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20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Bohemian Rustic Handcrafted Wooden Stool with Leather Seat & Brass Bells
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a small, rectangular wooden stool with four turned legs. The seat is cushioned and upholstered in worn brown leather. The sides are covered with a woven textile featuring a r...
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1970s Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

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 Seating

Materials

Elm

Primitive Rustic Bench, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rustic bench captures the honest simplicity of rural craftsmanship. Its rounded backrest and timeworn patina speak of generations past, where utility met character. Sturdy and u...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Rustic Solid Karelian Birch Stool, Latvia, 1950s
Located in Rīga, LV
Carved low stool made of solid Karelian birch wood.
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1950s Latvian Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Birch

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

Alpine Rustic Benches, France, Mid 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
These handcrafted mid-century Alpine benches, made of solid wood with a beautifully aged patina, feature thick, subtly curved seats atop sturdy trestle-st...
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

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 Seating

Materials

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 Seating

Materials

Elm

Vintage Farmhouse Style Distressed Dining Chairs - Set of 5
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Farmhouse Style Distressed Dining Chairs - Set of 5 Featuring five vintage farmhouse style distressed dining chairs, designed to bring a rustic charm to any home. Crafted wi...
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20th Century Unknown Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Reclaimed Pine Painted Bench - Stone Grey
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with precision and painted in a soothing stone grey hue, this bench exudes rustic charm. The reclaimed pine adds character, telling a story of history and sustainability. Ele...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine

Reclaimed Pine Painted Bench - Stone Grey
Reclaimed Pine Painted Bench - Stone Grey
$3,645 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Early 20th Century Raw Wood Live Edge Chair
Located in Wichita, KS
Presented is a rustic raw or live edge wood chair with arms. All hand made and assembled, the chair has great character. arm height is 29" To v...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 11 chairs of late 19th century Italian manufacture
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Unique set of 11 late 19th century chairs made of beech wood and wicker round-bottom seat, "Vienna" type. The set has belonged to only one owner, and its condition is excellent, bot...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Straw, Beech

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 Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Set of Ten Gregorius Pineo Twig Iron Outdoor Dining Armchairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular set of ten garden dining armchairs manufactured and designed by Gregorius Pineo, Los Angeles, CA. They do Not have designer masks. These wonderful patio armchairs feature...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Metal, Iron

Single Antique English Lancashire Rush Seat Side Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 19th century Lancashire rush seat side chair. Oak Very sturdy, excellent antique condition. Recent refreshed finish.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

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

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 Seating

Materials

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 Seating

Materials

Elm

Rupert Bevan Marcel Bench - Medium
Located in London, GB
A contemporary bench with geometrically shaped legs inspired by the designer Marcel Coard. Traditionally constructed in solid oak in either a dark, medium or light finish. COM: 4m ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Rustic Seating

Materials

Oak

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 Seating

Materials

Elm

Welsh Pig Bench
Located in Faversham, GB
A weathered Welsh mid-19th-century pig bench. Large single slab sycamore top with cast iron legs supported with diagonal and crescent supports on pad feet. In original condition di...
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Early 19th Century Welsh Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Iron

Welsh Pig Bench
Welsh Pig Bench
$1,073 Sale Price
20% Off
Two Dutch Knobs Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Lovely armchairs from the 1960s made of solid oak with a wicker woven seat. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Charlotte Perriand and Charles Dudouyt. Comfortable ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

6 elegant neo-rustic chairs circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
6 elegant neo-rustic chairs circa 1950
Category

1950s Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

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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