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.
to
80
379
300
614
65
17
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
532
159
63
93
58
83
51
64
50
56
50
57
39,405
21,244
8,292
4,073
1,623
1,460
1,199
1,107
976
972
917
854
743
678
479
462
333
268
29
160
425
82
107
187
63
21
2
14
11
20
29
38
17
4
2
617
105
104
100
83
383
158
145
125
72
696
661
664
21
14
5
4
4
Style: Rustic
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...
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Fruitwood, Oak
$422 Sale Price
20% Off
Leather and Iron Rustic Small Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Its sturdy handwrought iron base features a textured finish and tapered legs, showcasing authentic artisanal design. Topped with a plush caramel-brown leather seat, this bench offers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,380 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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
Primitive Carpenter’s Bench in Oak, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Angular and elemental, this French carpenter’s bench speaks in the quiet dialect of agrarian utility. Its silhouette—low, tapered, and architectural—evokes the austerity of a rural o...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
$4,200 / set
Mid-Century Design Brutalist Style Tiroler Chair Set, 1960's Poland
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Rustic Midcentury Brutalist Style Design Tiroler Model chair set of 5, made in Poland in the 1960's period. Pine wood construction. One has it's original factory label; Made ...
Category
1960s Polish Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
$1,338 Sale Price / set
40% Off
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
$227 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Red Leather and Iron Rustic Small Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Its sturdy handwrought iron base features a textured finish and tapered legs, showcasing authentic artisanal design. Topped with a deep red leather seat, this bench offers both comfo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,333 Sale Price / item
22% Off
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
19 th c Antique Folk Art Primitive Rustic Settlers Bench with Drawers
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antque 19 th c primitive rustic settlers oak wood hand
Add bench with handrails and two drawer storage space.
Category
1880s American Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
17th Century British Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Vintage Boho Sculptural Horn Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning Vintage Boho Sculptural Horn Chair exemplifies American style with its unique blend of rustic elegance and artistic craftsmanship. Crafted from authentic horns, this ch...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Horn, Upholstery
Charles Dudouyt design solid wood stool, France 1940s
Located in leucate, FR
Post Art Deco stool, attributed to the French decorator Charles Dudouyt.
French modern rustic.
Curved and openwork seat to facilitate the passage of a hand. So-called “coil” feet, s...
Category
1940s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
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'...
Category
Early 20th Century European Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
RusticRustic 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, France. Handcrafted from the finest solid wood, t...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic Pine Beam Bench Pine and Corten Steel Base by Alabama Sawyer 4'
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...
Category
2010s American Rustic Seating
Materials
Steel
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, c19th Century.
A rustic stool which would also serve as a side/coffee table. Sitting on four splayed cham...
Category
19th Century English Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Rittenhouse Old Hickory Cedar Bar Stools
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 American Old Hickory-style (1950s) cedar bar stools with a low slat back and an "X" form and box stretcher. (RITTENHOUSE) (PRICED AS SET) (Related items: 060874, 060875, 060...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
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
Rustic Black Forest Velvet Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) walnut large open arm chair with carved leaf design filigree top and brown velvet upholstered seat and back with nailhead trim (seat: 16¾"h)
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Spanish Rustic Wood Stool or Side Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wooden Stool, Spain, 1930s-1940s.
Made from recycled materials.
Handcrafted stool made with parts of shell oil company wood barrels.
To be used as stool, stand or side table.
Nice ad...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Pine
Antique Pine Bench, 1920’s
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. With storage space under the seat divided in two c...
Category
1920s Hungarian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Vintage Parsons Style Monumental Wooden Bench - Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Epic pair of gorgeous wooden benches with Parsons style legs. The rustic assembly and simplicity of design are in fantastic contradiction to the pieces overall scale and grandeur. A ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Naturalistic Tree Slab Large Bench 296 cm/116.54 in.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large foldable bench, beech, iron, Italy, 1960s
This remarkable large bench, crafted in Italy in the 1960s, exemplifies naturalistic design. Sculpted from single slabs of wood, the ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Iron
19th-C. French Ebonized Carved Oak Settee With Rush Seat & Silk Down Cushion
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a rustic 19th century French ebonized carved oak settee with rush seat and plump down cushion. The silk fabric is in very good condition, and...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Silk, Rush, Oak, Down
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$4,450
Pair of rustic Wabi Sabi Chairs, 1950s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Rustic Chairs, Wabi-Sabi Design, French, 1950s, Sculptural, Organic Modernism, Minimalist Aesthetic, Rustic, Sophisticated
This unique set of Rustic Wabi-Sabi chairs from the 1950s ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,818 / set
French rustic low church stool in terracotta painted wood, ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / stool / wood / rustic / mid-century / vintage / French provincial
Small terracotta painted church stool, crafted around 1900 in France. This stool with its glossy an...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Limestone
Rustic Antique Pine Faux Painted Sofa Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique European faux painted sofa bench with pretty shaped top and wonderful worn patina that can easily grace an entry hallway. Gorgeous faux paint can be accented with pillows or ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Rustic Long A-Frame Wooden Bench with Cross Stretcher and Splaying Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique long A-Frame wooden bench with rustic appearance and H-Form stretcher. Immerse yourself in the rustic charm of this antique long A-Frame wooden bench, a piece that radiate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Javanese Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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
1930s Gino Levi Montalcini Italian Design Rationalist Wood Lounge Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare rationalist lounge chair
Italy, 1927.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Vintage Alpine Pine Chairs with Cut-Out Backs and Rustic Patina
Located in High Point, NC
Description:
A charming set of six vintage Alpine pine chairs featuring hand-crafted construction and sculptural cut-out backrests inspired by Swiss chalet design. Each chair showcas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
American Rustic Old Hickory Porch Glider
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (1930s) large settee porch glider having spindle trim with a woven seat and back supported on a metal frame. (branded: OLD HIC...
Category
1930s American Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Metal
Rustic Wooden Stool, 1920s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rustic solid wooden stool. Made around 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic Continental Horn & Leopard Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Continental (19th Century) horn design large arm chair with head rest and leopard upholstered seat and back.
Some wear on front facing se...
Category
19th Century European Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Horn, Wood, Upholstery
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,610 / set
Old Hickory Woven Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory "Bear Wallow" arm chair with woven seat & square back with pine paddle form armrests & a double box stretcher (branded: OLD HICKORY, MARTINSVILLE, INDIANA)
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Pair of Fine Antique Walnut and Leather Fireside Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Early and rare fireside chair pair, possibly Dutch. Tall backed chairs with short wings upholstered overall in brown leather, now time worn to a fi...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair Antique Carved Oak Caned Benches
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of remarkable late 18th/ early 19th century European carved oak benches with foliate and barley twist elements. The frames well-carved with foliate scrolls and flowers on the ...
Category
19th Century European Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
$4,200 / set
Tripod Oak Small Side Table / Stool, Belgium 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Tripod Oak Small Side Table / Stool. Made in Belgium, 1950's. Solid oak constructed handmade hand carved stool or side table. This comes in very good condition, with a nice d...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
$328 Sale Price
20% Off
American Rustic Old Hickory Chaise Lounge
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (19/20th Century) chaise lounge with round woven back and seat
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Hickory
Steer Horn Sofa, Two Chairs & Ottoman, Black, Brown & White Cowhide Upholstery
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rustic American Victorian Steer Horn living room set. The set includes a settee / loveseat, a pair of chairs in slightly different sizes and ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Horn, Cowhide, Leather
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Primitive Pyrenean Bench, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charming 19th-century Pyrenean bench handcrafted from solid wood with an appealing aged patina. The natural imperfections and wear add to its authenticity, evoking the warmth of trad...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic Hand-Carved Bench, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic hand-carved wooden bench, a piece that speaks to the raw beauty of nature and traditional woodworking. Crafted from a single solid slab of weathered wood, its organic form and...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Primitive Robust Bench, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This robust high-sided bench dates back to the 19th century and is entirely hand-crafted in solid, aged wood. Its compact, upright proportions and sculptural corner posts give it the...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic Black Forest Oak Arm Chair with Carved Bears
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest style (19/20th Cent) oak arm chair with 2 carved bears on top of back along with country scenes & oak leaves in relief with an upholstered seat & back panel.
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Guy Chaddock English Country Rustic Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Guy Chaddock
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four English Country or Rustic European style side chairs or dining chairs
By Guy Chaddock & Co.
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved solid maple frames, with rush ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rush, Maple
Guy Chaddock English Country Rustic Maple Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Guy Chaddock
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four English Country or Rustic European style ladder back dining chairs
By Guy Chaddock & Co.
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved solid maple frames, with rush sea...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rush, Maple
Guy Chaddock English Country Rustic Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
By Guy Chaddock
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of English Country or Rustic European style ladder back armchairs or dining captain chairs
By Guy Chaddock & Co.
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved solid maple fram...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Guy Chaddock English Country Rustic Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Guy Chaddock
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of English Country or Rustic European style side chairs or dining chairs
By Guy Chaddock & Co.
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved solid maple frames, with rush seat...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rush, Maple
Guy Chaddock English Country Rustic Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Guy Chaddock
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six English Country or Rustic European style ladder back dining chairs
By Guy Chaddock & Co.
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved solid maple frames, with rush seat...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rush, Maple
Antique wooden armchair with cane seat, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / chair / wood, cane / Romantic / Antique / Rustic
French antique armchair in solid wood crafted in France around 1900. This rustic chair has nice geometric carvings...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
19th century natural form oak childs stool
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unique 19th century natural form oak childs stool circa 1880.
Rare children's stool in the form of a long necked bird, horse or dinosaur, made from oak in its natural shape, with do...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Rustic Travail Populaire Storage Chair, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This handcrafted wooden chair blends vintage charm with clever functionality, featuring a hidden storage compartment beneath the seat. Its solid, timeworn design and carved details m...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
African Bamileke Hand Carved Stool
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is the perfect stool or small side table that is lightweight and very decorative. It looks good next to anything you put it next to, antique or contemporary.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic Natural Log Frame Dining Chairs with Traditional Serape Blanket Upholster
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Rustic natural log frame dining chairs with traditional serape or jorango blanket upholstered seats & backs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind these are vintage a...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Seating
Materials
Fabric
4 Rustic Oak Arne Hovmand Olsen Dining Chairs for Mogens Kold Mobelfabrik 1950
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Welcome to the epitome of mid-century rustic charm – a set of four dining-room chairs designed by the legendary Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Mobelfabrik in Denmark. Crafted with an unparalleled organic aesthetic, these chairs exude a timeless elegance that seamlessly blends nature-inspired elements with modern design.
Each chair features rounded, almost branch-like legs that evoke a sense of natural beauty, while the elegant open detail in the armrests adds a touch of sophistication to any dining space. The curved backrest complements the overall design, appearing as if it belongs to the frame as naturally as a flower to its stem.
Constructed from solid oak with teak veneer plywood seats, these chairs not only boast exceptional style but also provide a comfortable seating experience. With dimensions of 48.5 cm in width, 46.5 cm in depth, and 80 cm in height, with a seat height of 43.5 cm, they are perfectly proportioned for any dining area.
For style advice, consider pairing these chairs with a reclaimed wood dining table...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
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.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Le Tigre
Liberty Elephant
Limed White Oak
Ralph Pucci
Small Barrels
Tatami Chair
Thayer Coggin Parsons
Wendell Black
1960 Early American
1970 Outdoor Chairs
Alvaro Siza Vieira
Antique Camel Seat
Antique Oak Childs Chair
Antique Wood Yoke
Antique Zebra Print
Artistic Frame Furniture
Deer Hide
Hand Carved Chinese Sofa