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
Paint Decorated Santa Fe Bench from J. Seitz New Preston, CT.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Originally acquired at the iconic New Preston, Connecticut design shop J. Seitz. A wonderful old bench with arched serpentine top and turned spindle ba...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Rustic Old Hickory Rattan Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Rustic Old Hickory (Circa 1940) side chairs with woven rattan seat & back with flaired design back & stretcher (branded Martinsville, Ind.) (Russel Wright design)
Category
1940s American Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Rattan
$9,000 / set
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...
Category
1990s Belgian Rustic Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
$1,386 / set
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
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
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
$760 / set
Antique 19th Century Child’s Windsor Armchair, English, 1870
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Antique 19th century Child’s Windsor Armchair, English
Beautiful Antique ash / elm child’s Windsor chair. Hoop and stick back, arms with turned supports. The seat is raised on fo...
Category
1870s European Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Ash, Elm
“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...
Category
2010s Brazilian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wool, Wood
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...
Category
1940s American Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
$9,650 / set
Rustic Stool from a Slice of Solid Live Edge of Yew Wood
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Rustic Stool from a Slice of Solid Live Edge of Yew Wood
A slice of yew wood cut from one piece of the Tree, flat with a live edge and uneven shape, the legs have been hand cut
...
Category
1970s Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Yew
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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
$4,476 / item
Set of 4 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 spindle back ercol dining chairs.
The chairs are beautifully crafted with an eye for details and are made of beech and elm wood.
Timeless pieces that gives an antique/vint...
Category
1950s British Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
Artisan Made Bench w/ Butterfly Inlay
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Over five feet long, this studio bench features a beautiful live edge slab set on reclaimed wood base. Can be used as a table or bench, and will turn the eyes with two butterfly inla...
Category
20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
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
Set of 4 American Rustic Ben Davis Adirondack Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 American Rustic Adirondack side chairs with spindle back and knotted trim (att: Ben Davis)
Category
1940s American Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Original Italian Beech Sofa with Damask Cushions, Particular Design
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original Italian beech sofa from 1940 with damask cushions, particular design.
Comes from an old country house in the Chianti area of Tuscany.
The paint...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Beech
$472 Sale Price
43% Off
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
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
Early 20th Century Czech Pommel Horse Bench with Original Patinated Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring vintage athletic character and sculptural charm to your interior with this antique pommel horse bench, crafted in the Czech Republic circa 1920. Originally used for gymnastics ...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Rustic Seating
Materials
Iron
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
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
“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
Rupert Bevan Marcel Bench - Medium
By Rupert Bevan
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.
Cushion ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
$4,816 / item
Rustic Tripod Bench, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century tripod bench, seamlessly integrating wabi-sabi design elements. Crafted with care, this rustic bench reflects the imperfections fostered by wabi-sabi, showcasing the all...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Studio Made Root Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This one of a kind chair is made from one piece of found root wood. Beautifully carved and polished, this is a functional piece of art.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
$2,200
Pair Blonde Lambing Chairs Rustic Farmhouse Armchairs Wingback Fireside Vintage
Located in London, GB
A delightful and rare pair of strikingly attractive blonde Lambing chairs in lovely vintage condition. Made in rural England around the Mid Century, this surprisingly extremely comfo...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
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
$11,200 / set
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...
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
Burl Wood Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Very unique Large Burl wood Chair. the inside has been hollowed out to lighten it up.
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Burl
$2,800
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Straw, Beech
Reclaimed Pine Painted Bench - Antique White
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with precision and painted in a soothing antique white, this bench exudes rustic charm. The reclaimed pine adds character, telling a story of history and sustainability. Elev...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
$4,557 / item
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
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
$3,376 / item
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
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...
Category
1970s Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rustic 19th Century Folk Art Bench, Handcrafted Dark Wood, France
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 ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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 Rush Seat Stool and Bar Stool, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rīga, LV
This is a set of two seats: a stool and a bar stool with rush seats. The wood shade is slightly different, but it is from the same palette.
Dimensions: stool - H 45 cm, W 39 cm, D ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
Charming wooden rustic church stool, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / church stool / oak / rustic / mid-century / French Provincial
Elegant low church stool with beautiful carved feet, made in France around 1900. Crafted from high-qual...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Early 19th Century Oak Stool
Located in Faversham, GB
A simple vernacular oak stool of joint construction with a thick block top complemented with an oval recess carry handle.
Raised on four stout legs united with parallel stretchers.
...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
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
Industrial green wooden stool with nice patina, France 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / stool / wood / industrial / design / rustic
A French small low stool with vibrant green original paint and beautiful patina. A charming designed stool with one strai...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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 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
$783 / set
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
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 ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
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...
Category
Early 18th Century British Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Mid 20th Century Painted Metal Bistro Chairs - Set of 12
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare set of 12pc. Lot of Painted Metal Bistro Chairs
They have a weathered patina that gives them a rich, rustic vibe. Great for inside or outside use. Some rust and paint wear, a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Metal
Burl Lounge Chair Unique
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Very unique Large Burl wood Lounge Chair . the inside has been hollowed out to lighten it up.
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Burl
$2,800
Stool
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stool, design 1960, Oak
Measures: H: 67 cm, W: 33 cm, D: 32 cm.
Category
1960s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
$1,627 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Carousel Chairs - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your indoor or outdoor space with whimsical vintage charm using this captivating set of four wrought iron carousel chairs. Featuring intricately crafted backs reminiscent of f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
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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