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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
Cypress Beam Bench 4' Long Solid Wood + Corten Steel by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our wood beam bench in cypress utilizes salvaged wood logs for a rustic seating experience. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural t...
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2010s American Rustic Seating

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Steel

Rustic, Primitive, WabiSabi, Antique, Naive Stool/Table, England, c19th Century
Located in Hitchin, England
Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Antique, Naive Vintage Stool/Table, England, c19th Century. A rustic milking stool could also serve as a side/coffee table. Sitting on three, heavily ...
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19th Century British Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

Rustic, Primitive, WabiSabi, Antique, Naive Stool/Table, England, c19th Century
Located in Hitchin, England
Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Antique, Naive Vintage Stool/Table, England, c19th Century. A rustic stool which would also serve as a side/coffee table. Sitting on four splayed legs...
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19th Century British Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

Sculptural Root Camphor Wood Chair with Organic Live Edge Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A hand-crafted camphor wood root chair from the late 20th century, with light varnished patina and unusual shape. This hand-crafted camphor wood root chair is a captivating piece of ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Seating

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Wood

Set of Four Vintage Wooden Bar Stools
Located in High Point, NC
This set of four vintage wooden bar stools exudes rustic charm with their weathered dark finish and sturdy, classic design. Crafted from solid wood, these stools feature a round seat...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Seating

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Wood

Rustic Pine Beam Bench Pine and Corten Steel Base by Alabama Sawyer 6'
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 textu...
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2010s American Rustic Seating

Materials

Steel

Large 18th Century Vernacular Lancashire Lambing Chair
Located in London, GB
A fine example of a large 18th century vernacular lambing chair. Originating from the Fylde coast and built from a combination of patinated elm, pine and fruitwood. Sitting on its or...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Rustic Seating

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Brass

Brutalist Rustic Alpine Dining Chairs in Stained Oak, Spain, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Alpine dining chairs that exude rustic charm and refined craftsmanship, these pieces bring the rugged beauty of the Alps into your home. Crafted f...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Rustic Seating

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Oak

Organic Wabi Sabi Chair, France, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This one-of-a-kind folk art chair from France embodies the wabi-sabi philosophy, celebrating the beauty of natural imperfection. Crafted with remarkable woodworking, its rich patina ...
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1930s French Vintage Rustic Seating

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Wood

Set of Three (3) Hand-Woven Nautical Rope Pouf Ottomans Style of Audoux Minet
Located in North Miami, FL
These THREE (3) well cared for vintage French low pouf ottomans made of a wonderful hand-woven nautical rope are PERFECT auxiliary seating for any space. Can also be large door stops!
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1960s French Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Rope

Set of 4 French Oak Alpine Tripod Chairs, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 4 French Oak Alpine Tripod Chairs, 1950s This charming set of four oak tripod chairs comes from France and dates to the 1950s, representing the timeless appeal of traditional...
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating

Materials

Oak

Antique Brazilian Walnut Wood and Cane Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Detroit, MI
This unique antique mechanical recliner lounge chair was made in the early 20th century in Brazil. This exceptional chair is expertly handcrafted from solid walnut wood and features ...
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Early 20th Century Brazilian Rustic Seating

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Cane, Wood, Walnut

Antique Ladder Back Rush Seat Chairs set of Six
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful set of 6 high back ladder chairs in solid oak and rush seats, 1950s made in South of France. All 6 chairs are in original good condition.
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating

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Oak

Rustic Tree Trunk Bench, France 1850s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / bench / wood / Rustic / Mid-century Remarkable rustic wooden tree trunk bench with wabi wabi look, crafted in France in the 1850s. Made from a solid tree trunk, this...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

French Wabi-Sabi wood and wicker side Chair, 1850s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / chair / wood and wicker / Wabi sari / French provincial / Antique Charming rustic side chair from the French countryside in wabi-sabi style. This chair elegantly des...
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1850s French Antique Rustic Seating

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Wicker, Wood

Italian Ladderback Dining Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, S/4
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Italy, 1970s Set of Italian made ladderback dining chairs with woven rush seats. One chair is a slightly different and lighter color to the frame than the other 3. Comfortable dining...
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1970s Italian Vintage Rustic Seating

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Rush, Wood

Mid Century Jamestown Lounge Company British Oak Armchair 1930/40's
Located in New York, NY
Rare mid century arm chair made by the Jamestown Lounge Company, as part of the sought after British Oak series, circa 1930/40's. The chair features an exposed solid oak frame, with ...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating

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Fabric, Oak

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

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Maple

Set of 3 1970s Scandinavian Pine Stools
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Nice set of 3 Scandinavian modernist stools. These stools are the perfect example of organic modern. The warm pine wood angularly crafted gives them an edgy appeal that still feel ...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine

Rustic Minimal Italian Wooden Side Table Bench Stool Seat
Located in Carimate, Como
Solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, distressed finish, very nice antique items with great style and form. These great stools or side table, with the rich and beautiful pat...
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20th Century Italian Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Rustic Wooden Farm Stool or Accent Side Table with Patina, Spain, Early 20th-C
Located in Valencia, VC
Vintage Spanish Milking Stool with Original Patina – Rustic Farmhouse Accent Table A charming and authentic dairy farm or milking stool with its original patina. Handmade from solid...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Rustic Seating

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Wood

Antique Blue Pine Bench, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming, authentic Hungarian bench from around 1900—a beautiful piece of craftsmanship with character and history. The original blue paint has worn away naturally over the years, ...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine

Vintage Old Hickory Hoop Settee with Woven Rattan Back and Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Old Hickory hoop settee from the mid 20th century with woven rattan back and seat. This mid-20th-century Old Hickory hoop settee is a rustic masterpiece that seamlessly blends nat...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood, Rattan

Shou Sugi Ban Wood Bench Pine Corten Steel 10' Long
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our beam bench utilizes urban, local pine logs for a solid volume bench for indoors or outdoors. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the graphic texture of the end grain of...
Category

2010s American Rustic Seating

Materials

Steel

Rustic Large Reclaimed Wood Bench Pine and Steel 6'
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our beam bench utilizes salvaged local pine logs for a rustic bench for indoors or (protected) outdoors. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end ...
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2010s North American Rustic Seating

Materials

Steel

Rustic Chinese Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
Dated to the early 20th century, this rustic stool has simple splayed-leg design and well-worn finish. Crafted of northern elm wood with mortise-and-tenon joinery, without the use of...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Seating

Materials

Elm

Rustic Design Ladder Back Oak & Rush Dining Chair Set, Belgium 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Rustic Design Hand Made Oak & Rush Dining Chair set of 4. Made in Belgium, 1950's / 60's period. Set of 4 chairs. Solid oak ladder back frame with woven rush seats. Well proportioned...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

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...
Category

2010s Mexican Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood, Palmwood

Large Antique French Pine Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen Hallway Settle Bench
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Hall Settle Storage Bench A beautiful old wooden pine bench salvaged from France with very useful underseat storage. The seat plank removes to access an underseat sto...
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20th Century French Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine

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

Set of Eight Woodland Dining Chairs in Holly Hunt Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A magnificent set with one armchair and seven side chairs. The set custom upholstered with Holly Hunt Leather seats and Ralph Lauren Padded Check fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Antique, Naive Vintage Stool/Table, England c1900s
Located in Hitchin, England
Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Antique, Naive Vintage Stool/Table, England c1900s A small rustic stool that would also serve as a side/coffee table. Sitting on four splayed chamfere...
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19th Century English 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

Country Ladder Back 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Early Long Pine Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Early long pine bench circa 1710-1739: single thick plank of pine raised upon four splayed simple carved legs. Early finish. Sturdy, stable pegged construction.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine

Vintage Wooden Dining Set of Bench & 3 Chairs
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage natural wood set of three chairs and one bench. All parts were sanded and treated with a special oil. The hight of all items is 83 cm and depth is 45 cm. The width of the be...
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1970s Czech Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Wicker Chairs by Frederick Weinberg, 1960s, Set of 8
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage wrought iron and wicker bistro/dining chairs designed by Frederick Weinberg. Elegant black wrought frame with a curvy wicker seat. Very sturdy chairs good for in home and o...
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1960s French Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Naive Vintage Stool, Table, Welsh, c1900s
Located in Hitchin, England
A naive, most probably 19th-century rustic, primitive, Wabi-Sabi vintage antique stool in oak. The stool is Welsh. Befitting of interiors that blend pieces of different styles and ...
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1910s British Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage wicker bar stools - set of 6, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 vintage bar stools with wooden frames and wicker seats. Elegant vintage pieces with a rustic touch. Good condition with sturdy wicker seats. 1960s - Belgium Dimensions: ...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Mid-20th Century Rustic or Western Style Sofa Attributed to A. Brandt Ranch Oak
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage rustic or Western style sofa attributed to A. Brandt Ranch Oak comprised of a medium or honey toned Ranch Oak finished frame & reupholstered in a white vanilla toned nubby linen-like fabric with button detail on the back cushions. This piece has been attributed based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been redone, restored, or refinished. Specifically, the wood is in fabulous vintage condition and only cleaning was done. The fabric was professionally cleaned but there are still some stubborn places on outer corners where you can see a bit of dinginess and just overall can tell it isn’t brand new upholstery. It is priced accordingly. Please see photos and zoom in for details as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950-1960’s. Get ready to sit in incomparable Ranch Oak splendor!!! This wonderful sofa is comprised of a medium or honey toned Ranch Oak finished frame featuring bowtie shaped keyhole designs in both sides, wonderful tapered flat arms, and it has been reupholstered in a lovely white vanilla toned nubby linen-like fabric with button detail on the back cushions. It. Is. BEAUTIFUL!!!! Although this sofa does not bear the A. Brandt Ranch Oak tag, we have seen and sold identical sofas and chairs with the A. Brandt tag, so our attribution is solid. It has an extra high back and semi-attached buttoned back cushions making it very comfortable and will be perfect in your Rustic or western style living room, family room, entertainment area, or basement rec room. This sofa will be incredible in your ranch home, mountain home, dude ranch, cabin, or industrial loft. You simply can’t go wrong with Ranch Oak. A Brandt Company was established in 1900 by German immigrant August Brandt. But it was Paul Brandt, August’s son, who engineered and debuted the Ranch Oak furniture in Fort Worth, Texas in 1938. Paul served as company president for approximately 50 years. The production of the Ranch Oak line continued until the mid-1980s. It was used in ranch homes, mountain homes, dude ranches, and basement rec rooms across the nation. The US government contracted Ranch Oak furnishings for many of their military bases. And it was used by National Park lodges plus roadside motels for its attractive, durable, rustic type of décor. Spectacular style, high quality, and crazy comfort! This Ranch Oak sofa...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Rustic Wabi Sabi Bench, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 19th-century rustic bench features a beautifully aged patina, the bench doubles as a practical storage solution with a hidden compartment beneath the seat. The wear and imperfec...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

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

Materials

Pine

Antique Pine Bench, 1920s
Antique Pine Bench, 1920s
$881 Sale Price
40% Off
Set of 8 Dining or Inn Chairs, Valentin Jadrníček, Early 20th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of 8 dining / guesthouse / inn chairs comes from Czech Republic and was manufactured in Fryšták. Designed by Valentin Jadrníček, who founded his first manufacture in Fryšták...
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1920s Czech Vintage Rustic Seating

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Beech

Antique Pine Faux Painted English Country Storage Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Really lovely faux painting on this pine bench that has ample storage underneath the seat. Bought in England. Great for a mudroom or hallway. Measure: arm height 35.5. #5630
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1880s English Antique Rustic Seating

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Pine

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...
Category

2010s North American Rustic Seating

Materials

Steel

Alpine Folk Art Chair, France, 19th 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

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...
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1960s French Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vintage Snowshoe Rocking Chair by Iverson Snowshoe Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage snowshoe cocking chair by Iverson Snowshoe Co. in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, circa 1980s. A unique ‘snowshoe’ rocking chair, with a ben...
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Late 20th Century North American Rustic Seating

Materials

Ash

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...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Hardwood

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
$227 Sale Price / item
50% Off
The Wave Couch and the Wave Side Table. From the Waves 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...
Category

2010s Mexican Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood, Palmwood

Brutalist wood turned bobbin low rush chair France, 1950s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Absolutely stunning rush low chair often named in the style of Charles Dudouyt. This gorgeous little chair can be used as a low chair or kids chair and is often also placed around a ...
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating

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Oak

Provincial Chinese Tri-Leg Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Deceptively simple, this early 20th century stool from Shanxi province shows off the ingenious joinery methods used by traditional Chinese carpenters. The stool's three splayed legs ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Seating

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Elm

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

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Wood

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

Materials

Rattan, Wood

American Victorian Natural Wicker Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian natural wicker arm chair with fan shaped back with scroll and filigree design. (Heywood Brothers)
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19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wicker

Rustic Scottish Style Garden Bench
Located in Doylestown, PA
A rustic 2-seat bench in antique barnwood with traces of old grey painted finish with other colors, based on a traditional “knock-down” Scottish desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Seating

Materials

Chestnut

1950's Handmade Vinewood & oak Bar Stool
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage 1950's Handmade Vine wood & oak Bar Stool. Probably made in France, 1950's / 60's period. Vine / Wine wood constructed legs with a solid oak round slab as seat. This comes in...
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak

Antique pine bench, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming bench from Hungary. The bench was made around 1900. Due to time and use, the black paint has worn away in places to a red paint layer. Free of woodworm.
Category

Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine

Rustic 19th Century Blue Painted Pine Bench, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Fun and festive original blue painted bench that has been naturally worn and distressed over time revealing the natural pine below, all adding to the character and charm of this deli...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine, Paint

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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