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
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
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
Antique Chinese Scholar Stool, China
Located in Washington, DC
Antique Chinese Scholar Stool. China, circa early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese 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
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
Unusual Rustic / Modern Farmhouse Oak and Leather Stools, Clover Shape Tops
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Rustic/Modern Farmhouse Oak and Leather Stools. Clover shape top. Excellent original condition, sturdy, well made.
Category
1970s Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Czech Tan Leather Top Pine Four-Leg Workout Training Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique leather bench was crafted in the Czech Republic, circa 1920. The rustic exercising seat features four angled wooden pine legs capped...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Rustic Seating
Materials
Metal
Teak Root and Limb Bench with Angular Shape and Live Edges
Located in Atlanta, GA
An organically curved teak wood bench with live edges. This angular boomerang-shaped bench, has been created from the root and limbs of Indonesian teak wood, which has been smoothed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Teak
6 Oak Neo Rustic Chairs circa 1950/1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
6 oak neo rustic chairs circa 1950/1960
Good general condition, a little wear on the straw varnish.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak, Straw
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...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic Armchair in Solid Wood and Straw, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Art Populaire; Folk Art; Travail Populaire; Monoxylite; 1940s; France; Wabi Sabi; Armchair; Easy Chair;
Rustic armchair from the 1940s, a testament to the impeccable crafts...
Category
1940s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Rustic Wabi Sabi Three Legged Stools, Brutalist, Mid-Century Modern 1940's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; France; Mid-Century Modern; Stools; Barstools;
Rustic wooden stools made in France, we have four available. Every stool has three leggs and a round seating. Each chair is...
Category
1940s French Vintage 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
Vintage Boho Twisted Stump Low Stools - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your home with rustic charm using this Pair of Vintage Boho Twisted Stump Low Stools, a quintessential representation of American style. Crafted with natural beauty in mind, t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Early 18th Century Oak Stool
Located in Faversham, GB
A charming 18th-century low oak stool.
The characterful two-plank top is raised upon four sweeping turned legs finishing on block feet and united by a peripheral stretcher.
Great c...
Category
Early 18th Century English Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Vintage Boho Primitive Stool
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of rustic charm to your decor with this Vintage Boho Primitive Stool. Handcrafted with simple, sturdy lines, this stool features a naturally weathered finish that showcas...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic Wooden Child's Chair, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century rustic wooden children's chair, crafted from dark solid wood. This minimalist chair brings a touch of historical charm to modern interiors. With its timeless design and ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
American Rustic Old Hickory Porch Glider / Loveseat
Located in Dallas, TX
American Rustic Old Hickory porch glider (loveseat) with woven rectangular seat and back and suspended by chains.United States. 20th Century
Category
20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Metal
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
Pair of Solid Elm Stools Square with Chamfers and Through Tenons, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A pair of honey-colored Elm stools with octagonal tops.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
Vintage Boho Picket Fence Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of rustic charm to your home with the Vintage Boho Picket Fence Chair. This unique piece combines bohemian flair with a whimsical picket fence design, creating a cozy and...
Category
Late 20th Century American 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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Very Rustic 19th Century French High Stools
Located in Chillerton, 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
Vintage Baroque Safari Print Barrel Back Accent Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Baroque Safari Print Barrel Back Accent Lounge Chair
This Maitland Smith style lounge chair has a carved textured rose gold paw foot wooden frame. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
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
Unknown Designer. 19th Century Brazilian Bench in Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Artisan bench made to sit with crossed legs or sit in a squat position. This kind of seating was commonly made in the Brazilian countryside from the 18th century to the beginning of ...
Category
19th Century Brazilian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Wabi Sabi Rustic Tripod Stool, Wood Grain Pattern, Patina, Organic, 1940's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wabi-Sabi rustic tripod stool, woodgrain pattern, Patina, Organic, 1940's
This rustic tripod stool is a real eye-catcher. It sits comfortably and the wood has a remarkable woode...
Category
1940s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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).
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage Custom Built KPS Group Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage custom built arm chairs. Hand made by the prestigious KPS group in Italy. Beautiful warm wood with hand carved detail. Inset cane panel with custom upholst...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rustic Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Carved Bench in Solid Wood with Storing Space, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Transport yourself to the 19th century with this exquisite rustic three-seater bench, hailing from either Haute-Savoie, Breton, or Auvergnat regions. The rich patina adorning the mon...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
1940’s Adirondack bench
Located in Chicago, IL
1940’s Adirondack bench with hide upholstery. It has storage underneath seat. Made in US.
Category
1940s American Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Hide, Wood
Folks 32 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
Located in Antwerp, BE
Serban Ionescu; Folks Series; Functional Art; Sculpture Chair; Armchair; Sidechair; Conversation Piece; Art;
Folks 32, 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...
Category
2010s Romanian Rustic Seating
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Romanian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage Child's Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved and handmade child's chair.
Category
1910s Great Britain (UK) Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Folks 30 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
Located in Antwerp, BE
Serban Ionescu; Folks Series; Functional Art; Sculpture Chair; Armchair; Side Chair; Conversation Piece; Art;
Folks 30, 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...
Category
2010s Romanian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Wooden Armchair With Storing Space, France, 1872
Located in Antwerp, BE
French; Wooden Armchair; Side Chair; Storing Space; Storage; 1872; 19th Century; Rustic; Country Chair;
French wooden rustic country armchair from the late 19th century with straig...
Category
1870s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Faux-Pair of Rustic Pine Chairs, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming near-pair of rustic pine chairs, retaining traces of paint here and there. Large trapezoidal seats. Raised on sabre legs.
Priced individually.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
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.