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 Indonesian 19th Century Solid Wood Turned Stool with Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian turned wooden stool from the 19th century with brown patina. Crafted in Indonesia during the 19th century, this stool is made of soli...
Category
19th Century Indonesian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
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
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Iron
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
Provincial Chinese Splayed Leg Bench with Dovetail Joinery
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic bench from China's Shanxi province follows the classic recessed-leg form, defined by legs that are set back from the top edge and slightly splayed for stability. Popular ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
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
A Swedish Carved Birch and Pine Stool, Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish sculptural birch and pine stool, Circa 1960s, with a carved C-form seat raised on turned birch legs.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Birch, 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic Adirondack Willow Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Adirondack style bent willow armchair with round slat back, rounded arms, and red seat cushion (Matching loveseat: MP2289, rocking chair: MP2291
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Iron
Lovato Luigi Tuscan Italian Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Naugahyde, Hardwood
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
Rustic Old Hickory Wood and Tan Leather Settee
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory settee / sofa with a hickory wood frame containing a closed cabinet with iron hinges and latch in the right armrest and an open cabinet with two shelves in the lef...
Category
20th Century Unknown Rustic Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Leather, Hickory
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
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
Pair of Round Pine Stools, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A pair of pine tripod stools with a center hole in the seat. They unscrew entirely for shipping.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Splayed Leg Tripodal Faceted Dark Elm Stools, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Rustic carved tripod elm stools with irregular edges. Two available. Priced per item.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory and Willow Bar Stools
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory (1930-40s) high back bar stools with a woven saddle seat and back with a 3 tier box stretcher (INDIANA WILLOW PRODUCTS label) (PRICED AS A Set)
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Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Wicker
Vintage Javanese Midcentury Wooden Bench with Raised Motifs and Straight Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Javanese wooden bench from the mid-20th century, with raised motifs and straight legs. Born on the island of Java during the midcentury perio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Javanese 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
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
Pair Rustic Dutch Oak Benches
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair rustic Dutch oak benches are the ideal choice for any casual decor, and can literally fit most anywhere! Perfect for placement between a breakfast...
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Rustic Continental Antler and Mauve Pink Suede Chaise Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Continental armchair with a constructed deer antler frame with a mauve pink suede upholstered seat and back. (Matching ottoman: 063409).
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Suede, Resin
Rustic Chic Blue Stools
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous pair of wooden stools belonging to the late 1800s early 1900s in original patina, made in Italy.
The stools are small and entirely made ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Sheet Metal
Chinese Cypress Chopping Bench, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This primitive wooden bench from the late 19th century is the ultimate in wabi-sabi chic. Cobbled together from spare cypress wood, no two pieces quite the same, the low bench combin...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Cypress
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
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)
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Horn, Antler, Suede, Leather
Artist-Made Birch Stool with Shearling Upholstered Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary artist-made stool is a striking blend of natural beauty and organic modern design. Constructed from smooth birch branches, the stool showcases the characteristic pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Seating
Materials
Birch
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
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 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...
Category
20th Century Unknown Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Old Hickory Ash Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Old Hickory (1940/50s) ash wood dining chairs having a saddle seat and a woven round back with paddle arms and a stretcher (branded OLD HICKORY) (PRICED AS SET)
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Ash
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.
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Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Rush, Ash, Pine
English Country Pine Chair circa 1800 with Scrolled Arms and Lift-Top Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English country pine chair from the early 19th century, with pierced back, scrolled arms and lift-top seat. This rustic country armchair features a simple pierced back, adorned wi...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Concrete
Vintage wicker stools - set of 4, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 vintage stools with wooden frames and wicker seats.
Elegant vintage pieces with a rustic touch.
Good condition with sturdy wicker s...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Pair of Rustic Continental Horn and Oak Leopard Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Continental (German) horn and oak trimmed side chairs with leopard upholstery and triple cross leg design. (19th Cent.)
Category
19th Century German Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Horn, Oak
Neoclassic Cork & Twig Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Continental Neoclassic style cork & twig arm chair. (Scandinavian, late 19th/20th Cent)
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Rustic Seating
Materials
Cork, Twig
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 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
Set of 6 Old Hickory Ash Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Old Hickory (1940/50s) ash wood dining chairs having a saddle seat and a woven round back with paddle arms and a stretcher (branded OLD HICKORY) (priced as set).
Category
20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Ash, Wood, Hickory
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)
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Willow
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
Rustic Old Hickory Sofa with Forest Print
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory style (20th Cent) sofa / settee with spindle design sides, back, & base with 6 forest print upholstered cushions (brass Old Hickory ta...
Category
20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Hickory
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
Country Ladder Back Whitewash Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Country Ladder Back Bench, this English country-style medium driftwood ladder back two-seat bench has a shaped back rail, graduated ladder slats with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
American Rustic Old Hickory Chaise
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (19/20th Century) daybed/chaise lounge with woven seat and spindle apron
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wicker
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.
Category
Early 20th Century English Rustic Seating
Materials
Terracotta
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
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
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)
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wicker
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...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Velvet
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
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Late 19th Century Mezquite Min Milking Wood Stool with Thick Round Top
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Antique natural mezquite minimilking stool wood stool with thick round top found in Western Mexico.
Category
Mid-19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Alberto Marconetti Original Oak, Iron & Leather Straps Dining Chairs, Set of 12
Located in North Miami, FL
Note: The price is for the entire set of 12 chairs. These amazingly designed chairs by Alberto Marconetti are comprised of oak, painted iron and leather strapwork. Basket weave style...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Iron
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
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Wabi Sabi Bench
Located in New York, NY
Wabi Sabi teak bench celebrating the cracks and crevices and all the other marks that time and loving use have left behind. We added smooth teak m...
Category
2010s Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed 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.