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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 12 American Rustic Old Hickory Martinsville Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 12 American Rustic Old Hickory chairs with 4 spindle back & contoured slat design seat and box form stretcher (2 arms/10 sides-1 branded Martinsville)(side: 19"W 19"D 35"H).  
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20th Century American Rustic Seating

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Wood

Antique Pine Bench, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming bench from hungary with the original paint. Over time and use, the green paint has been worn away in places to the wood. The bench is stable and sturdy. Free of woodworm.
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1920s Hungarian Vintage Rustic Seating

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Pine

Selection of Wood Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of stools or ottomans. They are priced at $750 each. Clockwise from the top left, they are: 1) Wood and leather strapped stool, probabl...
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1950s American Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Metal

18th Century Irish Hedge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Step into the rustic elegance of this 18th-century Irish ash hedge chair, a remarkable embodiment of Ireland's rich heritage and the ingenuity of its craftsmen. A true hedge chair has roots in traditional folk art being constructed from found branches and lumber and showcases the resourcefulness and creativity of the skilled Irish craftsmen of the era. With its organic materials and timeless appeal, this hedge chair brings a touch of nature's beauty into any space. As you settle into its well-worn seat, you can almost hear echoes of conversations and stories shared around it throughout history. Own a piece of Ireland's past with this extraordinary 18th-century Irish hedge chair...
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18th Century Irish Antique Rustic Seating

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Ash

4 x Mathieu Matégot Wicker Lounge Chairs, France 1950
Located in DE MEERN, NL
4 x Mathieu Matégot Wicker Lounge Chairs, France 1950s. These iconic pieces are not just chairs; they are timeless works of art that effortlessly merge...
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Metal, Metallic Thread

Set of Eight English Ladderback Rush-Seat Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A fine set of eight English ladder-back wooden chairs with handsome woven rush seats. Featuring nicely-turned legs and supports, slight variation from chair to chair. A classic rus...
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19th Century English Antique Rustic Seating

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Rush, Wood

Rustic Provincial Wooden Bar Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic Byron finish bar stool, the shaped saddle seat above turned legs and stretchers. The original French Provincial. Dimensions: 18.5" W x 15.75" D x 29" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Seating

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Wood

Six Tall Ladderback Rush Seat Dining Chairs Rustic Primitive
Located in Las Vegas, NV
circa 1960's tall ladder back dining chairs with woven rush seating. Set of 6. Brown stained maple wood frames. Solid chairs with excellent/clean seating area. No cracks, repairs or ...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating

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Rush, Wood

Rustic Minimal Italian Midcentury Wooden Side Table Bench Stool
Located in Carimate, Como
Solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, distressed finish, very nice antique item with great style and form. In original beautifully aged natural color, it has some old green ...
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20th Century Italian Rustic Seating

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Wood

Hide Benches or Stools, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair/set of black wrought iron benches or stools with hide seats in the rustic design style, circa late-20th century to early 21st century...
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Late 20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

William III 17th Century Oak Hall Chair Circa 1650.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
William III 17th Century Oak Hall Chair Circa 1650. This solid chair, around 350 years old is a perfect example with hand carved back meticulously crafted with intricately carved arm...
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17th Century British Antique Rustic Seating

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Oak

Scandinavian rustic tree trunk stool
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Scandinavian low tree trunk stool stained in a warm dark brown color. Good condition with minor traces of use.
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20th Century Swedish Rustic Seating

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Wood

Greek Chair. From the Reefs Collection
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Yunior Marino’s furniture series blurs the line between order and chaos. He brings to life organic objects full of texture that give the utilitarian object a sculptural air. Even whe...
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2010s Mexican Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood, Palmwood

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)
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20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Ash

Old Hickory American Provincial Paddle Arm Lounge Chair c 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Classic American Rustic furniture - lounge, armchair, made by the Old Hickory Furniture Company circa 1940's. The chair features a solid oak frame with a woven wicker backrest, it...
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1940s American Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Sofa by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium, 21st Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Axel Vervoordt sofa is upholstered in a warm, orange rust-toned linen blend, the fabric has a natural, textured look that feels both cosy and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Rustic Seating

Materials

Fabric, Linen

Shou Sugi Ban 4 foot Wood Bench Pine Corten Steel by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our beam bench utilizes salvaged local pine logs for a rustic bench for indoors or outdoors. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain of eac...
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2010s North American Rustic Seating

Materials

Steel

Set Of Eight Italian 1980's Faux Bois Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Naturalistic forms meet Louis XVI style with this set of eight 1980's dining armchairs. Features honeyed light brown wood frames carved and etched with faux bois branch detailing. Ov...
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20th Century Italian Rustic Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Boho Cowhide Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold, unforgettable statement with this incredible vintage lounge chair, fully upholstered in genuine brown and white cowhide! Each chair covered in natural hair-on-hide is tr...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage brutalist bar stools, set of 6 - 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage brutalist bar stools with elegant wrought iron bases and wooden seats and backrests. These bar stools are very robuste and have a nice look to them. 1970s - Germany Dimens...
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1970s German Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Rustic Workshop Wooden Pedestal Stand or Stool
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wooden Pedestal or Stool, Spain, 1930s. Provenance: Sculptor's whorkshop / atelier. To be used as pedestal stand as shown at the images or as footstool. Nice addition to any industri...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique Low Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique low bench features charming pin legs and a beautifully aged wood surface, showcasing its rustic character and craftsmanship. Its simple, understated design adds warmth a...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Walnut

Antique Rustic Turquoise Hand-Painted Bench with Distressed Patina
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A beautifully aged antique wooden bench featuring a timeworn turquoise and teal painted finish with layers of original patina. This rustic, primitive bench dates to the early-to-mid ...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Rustic Bench, 19th Century, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Late 19th Century Rustic Spanish Pyreneese Mountains Wooden Bench. Made with wood. Very decorative piece. CONDITION: Very good vintage condition. DIMENSIONS: Height: ...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Rustic wooden stool Ca.1935
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Small wooden stool made of a solid piece of tree. Has a rustic and Wabi-Sabi look.
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1930s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Monumental Swedish Pine Armchairs, 1950s – Sculptural Rustic Modernism
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental Swedish Pine Armchairs, 1950s – Sculptural Rustic Modernism. Striking in both scale and silhouette, this rare pair of monumental Swedish pine armchairs from the 1950s exe...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine

Leather Wingback Lounge Chair by PAUL ROBERT
By Paul Roberts
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 Western Country Rustic Lodge Suede Leather Wingback Lounge Chair...
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Late 20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Leather, Suede

Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
This charming set of four rustic wood French chairs dates back to circa 1950 and showcases the timeless elegance of French design. The chairs are made of high-quality wood and rattan...
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating

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Rattan, Wood

Old Hickory Barrel-Back Settee
Located in Houston, TX
Old Hickory barrel-back settee with a bent hickory frame and a woven splint seat and back. Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipp...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Hickory

1 Salterini Peacock Wrought Iron Arm Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Salterini Peacock Wrought Iron Chair John Salterini vintage midcentury wrought iron wire peacock chair. Victorian style chair designed with a bac...
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Mid-20th Century North American Rustic Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Scandinavian Armchair in Solid Oak with a Cushion, Folk Art, Early 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A fine example of early 19th-century Scandinavian folk art, this hand-carved armchair showcases exceptional craftsmanship in solid oak. The chair features a high, rounded back adorne...
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Early 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hungarian Box Bench
Located in Cirencester, GB
This settle or bench is early 20th Century. Wonderful natural colours and patina. It's a really useful and fun piece of furniture. Lots of useful storage inside would look great in...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine

Maple Arrow Back Lounge Arm Chair att. to Herman De Vries for Cushman 1930/40s
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Rustic Americana wingback, arrow back, form lounge chair in solid maple, attributed to Herman de Vries, for Cushman, unsigned. The chair is an example of Modernisms early i...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Maple

Pair of Benches in Carved Oak, France, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Carved in quiet reverence from solid French oak, this pair of benches exudes pastoral strength and monastic simplicity. Each seat is cut from a single plank, the grain running fluidl...
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Seating

Materials

Oak

Modern Thick Leather Hanging Sling Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the seat made of leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, ...
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2010s South African Rustic Seating

Materials

Steel

Rustic Old Hickory Sofa with Forest Print
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory style (20th century) sofa / settee with spindle design sides, back, and base with 6 forest print upholstered cushions (brass Old Hicko...
Category

20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Hand-Crafted Rustic and Organic Oak Tree Stool for Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality made and heavy little stool made of oak branches. This rustic and perfectly original stool or table is made of natural tree branches and it dates back to the early 1900'...
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Early 20th Century European Rustic Seating

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Cottage Style Bobbin Corner Chairs and Matching Lounge Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic cottage style bobbin corner chairs and matching lounge table in beautifully aged and toned wood with rush seat and decorative hand-carved frame. All in original condition wit...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Rustic Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Large Swedish 19th century painted pine bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large Swedish 19th century painted pine bench circa 1890. Here we present a Swedish painted bench which has been dry scraped through its various layers of lifetime paint. Shaped ba...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine, Paint

Bar Stools in the Style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s bar stools with woven rush seats, crafted in the timeless style of Charlotte Perriand. Their minimalist wooden frames and natural materials evoke the rustic elegance of French ...
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1970s French Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Rustic Wooden Bench, France, 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / bench / wood / rustic / mid-century This beautifully crafted wooden French bench is the perfect addition to any interior. With its sturdy wooden top and legs, thi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Gothic-Revival Oak Chest Bench
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Gothic-Revival oak chest bench with carved figures and details. Germany, circa 1900. Storage space under the bench.
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Early 1900s German Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Primitive Wabi Sabi Wood Stools
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of 4, very old, hand carved stools. Perfect indoor/outdoor addition to a Wabi Sabi decor. 16" tall X 12" wide.
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Mid-20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Ralph Lauren Hewn Oak Frame Sheep Skin Club Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rarely seen and extraordinary pair of Ralph Lauren rustic oak frame club chairs in sheep skin upholstery. With square hewn oak wood frames in a distress...
Category

20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

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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19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Limestone

Mid-Century Modern French Wooden Armchair, Pierre Chapo Attributed, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A total of four are available and are offered for sale here on the platform. Dark stained. Cool optic. Handmade imposing wooden armchair. Each armchair is unique. This armchair he...
Category

1960s French Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Rustic Pine Long Settle Bench Banquette Seating With Cushion
Located in Centennial, CO
This charming antique pine long settle bench would add a rustic touch to an entryway, dining area or hallway. Stunning in a kitchen or dining room as banquette seating! The tall pane...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine

Vintage Boho Arhaus Camden Collection Leather Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Experience luxurious comfort with the Vintage Boho Arhaus Camden Collection Leather Sofa. This stunning piece combines high-quality craftsmans...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

English 19th Century Rustic Elm Bench with Branch-Form Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century English bench captures the raw beauty and authenticity of rustic craftsmanship. Fashioned from solid elm, it features a thick, single-plank seat supported by boldly...
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19th Century English Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Elm

Antique Limestone Bench - Old Stone Bench - Garden Bench
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This old Limestone bench was hand carved 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...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Limestone

Antique Belgian Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chair from Belgium, circa 1800. An upright shape with a striking open-framed backrest and a square paneled seat upon turned legs. The dark, softly polished wood has weathere...
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Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Oak

Antique Belgian Wooden Chair
Antique Belgian Wooden Chair
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20th Century Set (5) of Horn and Hide Armchairs, Ottomans and Side Table
Located in Round Top, TX
Remarkable set (5) of horn and hairhide armchairs, ottomans and round side table. Bring a touch of the rugged West to your interior with these authentic steer horn and hair on hide ...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Horn, Hide

California Modern Rancho Style Sofa by the Monterey Furniture Company c. 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Incredible full size sofa by the Monterey Furniture Company, made in California, circa 1930's. The sofa features a solid wood ( probably Alder Wood ) frame with heavy wrought iron j...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Iron

Habersham French Country Dining Chairs Rush Hand Painted
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More About This Item" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all...
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1970s Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Rustic Spanish Bench, 19th century
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A rustic bench from 19th-century Spain, originating from the Castile y León region. This piece is a quintessential example of rustic Folk Art style, bringing authentic, old-world so...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

Rustic natural oak wooden bench with rounded details, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / bench / oak wood / Rustic / Mid-century A rustic mid-century full oak bench with natural finish and authentic patina. Handcrafted in France around 1900. This nice an...
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Seating

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Oak

Alpine Monastic Bench with Folding Table, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and sculptural 19th-century Alpine monastic bench, masterfully handcrafted from solid wood with a rich, time-worn patina. This multifunctional piece was likely used in a commu...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

1970's Root chair from a French Chestnut tree stump.
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
This chair came from an Estate in France where it was made in the 1970's. The stump and roots are of an old Chestnut tree. It was sitting all these years in one of the rooms as a tr...
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1970s French Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Chestnut

Vittorio Valabrega Rustic Scalloped Edge Dining Chairs, Set of 10, Italy, 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Vittorio Valabrega Rustic Primitive Dining Chairs, Set of 10 This is an extremely rare set of rustic Deco chairs. Their appearance is both heavy and light thanks to the ladder back....
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1940s Italian Vintage Rustic Seating

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Oak

Blended Set of 8 Complimentary Semi Antique Hardwood Windsor Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional blended set of 8 Hardwood Windsor Armchairs with fine traditional form and particularly well-grained seats. In a Natural tone with classic hoop backs with spindles and...
Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Hardwood

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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