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
19th Century Hardwood Stool from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
19th century hardwood stool from San Luis Potosí, Mexico. This piece is primitive in style. Much wear is evident throughout the seat. All original legs...
Category
19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Hardwood
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 ...
Category
1910s British Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Two Rustic Chinese Stools, Sold Separately
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
$950 / item
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
Rustic High-Back Tavern Settle, England, 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique high-back settle, from the 18th century that embodies the rustic charm of traditional tavern and inn furniture. Crafted from solid wood, its curved design and high back were ...
Category
18th Century English Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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
$1,332 Sale Price
20% 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
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)
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wicker
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...
Category
2010s American Rustic Seating
Materials
Steel
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
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
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Wabi Sabi Bench
Located in New York, NY
Wabi Sabi teak bench celebrating the cracks and crevices and all the other marks that time and loving use have left behind. We added smooth teak m...
Category
2010s Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,376 / item
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
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
19th Century Elm Chinese Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old wide Elm bench with framed seat. Pretty detailed carved apron. Rustic and elegant.
Sturdy and functional.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
$4,992 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Mid century pine trunk hall seat
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century pine trunk hall seat circa 1950.
Swedish hollowed out pine trunk which has been shaped to form a chair, with matching pine seat. Secured in place with metal strap work....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Rustic French Wooden Tripod Stool
Located in Madrid, ES
Vintage wooden stool made in France in the 1950's. The stool has an ergonomic seat and three legs, resembling a simple milk stool. Ideal to decorate rustic areas.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
$1,821 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Rustic Primitive Farmhouse Bench, Spain, 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic primitive farmhouse bench dating back to the 1700s from the Catalonia region of Spain. Its structure is crafted from thick, solid wood planks, with a deep, rich patina that ha...
Category
Early 18th Century Spanish Antique 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 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
Small rustic wooden stool with curved base, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / stool / wood / rustic / mid-century
A small wooden stool made in France, around 1900. A sturdy and decorative addition to any interior crafted from high-quality wood...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Irish Rustic Stick Back Windsor
Located in Greenwich, CT
Early 19th century Irish rustic Windsor stick armchair, the primitive crest rail over spoke-shaved spindles, the plank seat supported by four splayed pole legs, the whole retaining o...
Category
Mid-18th Century Irish Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Ash, Sycamore
Rustic French 19th Century Walnut Armchairs with Rush Seats, Sold Individually
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two rustic French walnut armchairs from the 19th century with scrolling ladder backs, curving open arms, turned supports, rush seats, turned legs in the front and side stretchers, pr...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut
19th Century Irish Famine Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Rare 19th Century Irish famine chair. Beautifully constructed from ash with a lovely washed out colour. The chair is very robust and with a wide sea...
Category
19th Century Irish Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Ash
Pair of Rustic Carved Oak Armchairs by Anton Fortuin, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Rustic armchairs.
Design by Anton Fortuin.
Striking Dutch design from the 1940s.
Solid oak frames with original rush seats.
Please note that we have six ...
Category
1940s Dutch Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
$1,102 Sale Price / set
20% Off
High Back Pine Settle, Fireside Pub Bench
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
High Back Pine Settle, Fireside Pub Bench
This is an old Pine Settle, it has a planked back and curved end supports, it is made in 1” thick pine, the pine ha...
Category
1920s Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Cherry Cocktail Table, circa 1960
Located in High Point, NC
Handmade cocktail table made from Cherry in the North Carolina mountains, circa 1960. The table was purchased from the famed Moses Cone Craft ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Cherry
Vintage Boho Rustic Spindle Back Chairs - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic set of four vintage Boho dining chairs. A chic primitive hand carved design with a spindle back design. Beautiful all over patina from time. Acquired from a Palm Beach es...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic American Victorian Horn Chaise
By Wenzel Friedrich
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic American Victorian steer horn chaise with stars & leaping fish motif (Attributed WENZEL FRIEDRICH).
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Leather, Horn
Pair of 19th Century Steer Horn Side Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
These are a beautiful matching pair of steer horn side chairs from the late 19th C., recently reupholstered with deep black cowhide leather. They are in the smaller scale for sitting...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Horn, Cowhide
$6,900 / set
American Rustic Old Hickory Chaise
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (1920s) adjustable chaise with woven trim and wheels with linen upholstered cushions with fishing camp scenes (branded: ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Adjustable Chaise Lounge with Wheels, Garden furniture. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless design elements and smooth styling make the Forge collection a must for those with a taste for classic decor. Offered in your choice of enduring finishes and fabulous fabric...
Category
2010s Spanish Rustic Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
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. This antique long A-Frame wooden bench exudes rustic charm and character, making it a captivating ad...
Category
19th Century Javanese Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight Rustic Alpine-Style Pine Dining Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
This set of eight handcrafted pine dining chairs showcases a charming rustic Alpine style, reminiscent of traditional Swiss and Austrian chalet furnitu...
Category
Late 20th Century European Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Pine
Formations Furniture Woven Italian Leather Ratchet Reclining Chair
By Formations
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Formations Furniture Woven Italian Leather Ratchet Reclining Chair.
Category
1990s Rustic Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Teak Root and Limb Bench with Angular Shape and Live Edges
Located in Atlanta, GA
An organically curved teak wood bench with live edges. This angular boomerang-shaped bench, has been created from the root and limbs of Indonesian teak wood, which has been smoothed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Teak
Set of Eight French Modern Pine Dining Chairs in the style of Charlotte Perriand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Eight French Modern Pine Dining Chairs, in the style of Charlotte Perriand, France, circa 1960s. They retain their warm original patina.
Category
1960s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine, Wood
Tall Provincial Chinese Stool
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
Pair American Steer Horn Chairs with Ottomans. Brown & Tan Cowhide Upholstery
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of rustic American Victorian steer horn lounge chairs with matching ottomans. All upholstered in the same tan, white and brown cowhide u...
Category
1890s American Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Horn, Cowhide, Leather
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
A Dug-out Carved Rustic Primitive Tree Trunk Fireside Chair Formed of Elm, c1800
Located in Hitchin, England
An amazing dug-out tree trunk chair dating from the 1800s and originating from England - formed from the base of an Elm tree trunk and would have been used in daily life which is dem...
Category
18th Century British Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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
18th Century French Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th-century French turned oak stool is a magnificent example of timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship. With beautifully turned legs, gently scrolled apron, and a footre...
Category
18th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Rustic Art Populaire Bench, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic art populaire bench from 19th century France, with a charming primitive character. Constructed from sturdy wood, the bench boasts a rich patina that speaks to its age and hist...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic French wooden stool 1940
Located in Meulebeke, BE
a unique and authentic French stool made in the 1940s.
Made of full wood, this stool exudes warmth and durability. The rich brown colour, enhanced by a natural patina, gives the woo...
Category
1940s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century Rustic French Chair with Straw Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rustic Hand Made Thatched Seat Chair, France, Rhone Alps Region
Beautiful grain & Patina
Seat h: 13-13.5 in.
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
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
Pair of Old Hickory Woven Pine Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory "Bear Wallow" Armchairs with woven seat & square back & pine paddle form armrests & a double box stretcher (branded: OLD HICKORY, MARTINSVILLE, INDIANA)
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Hickory
$5,500 / set
Robust Midcentury Rustic Tree Stump Pedestal, Stool or Drinks Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic Thai vintage tree stump that can be used as a stool, pedestal or drinks table. This vintage Thai tree stump offers an authentic rustic charm that is both functional and deco...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Large Custom Live Edge Hickory Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
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This large custom live edge hickory bench is the perfect combination of rustic and modern. It features a reinforced steel support and black powder coated legs for excellent du...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Seating
Materials
Steel
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
$3,950
Antique Indian Rustic Low Seat Wooden Chair with Carved Rosettes and Twine Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Indian rustic wooden low chair from the early 20th century, with hand-woven twine and carved motifs. Charming with its rustic appearance, this early 20th-century Indian low wooden chair is a delightful fusion of craftsmanship and practicality. The chair features a short slanted back topped with a small finial, adorned with rosettes hand-carved in low relief within medallions. Below these medallions, a series of petite diamond motifs adds to the intricate detailing, showcasing the artisan's skill.
The rectangular seat, crafted from hand-woven twine, provides a sturdy base, resting low on four short feet. The front legs are baluster-shaped, adding a touch of elegance, while the back legs showcase a curving silhouette, enhancing the chair's overall aesthetic. The nicely weathered appearance of the wood gives this piece an authentic, timeworn charm that brings warmth and character to any space.
Ideal as a decorative accent, this rustic chair can be placed in a mudroom, where it serves as a charming seating option for putting on shoes, or in a child's bedroom, adding a whimsical touch to the decor. Its delicate carvings and robust construction make it both a functional piece and a work of art. This Indian wooden chair...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Seating
Materials
Twine, Wood
Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Antique, Naive Vintage Stool/Table, England
Located in Hitchin, England
Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Antique, Naive Vintage Stool/Table, England
A small rustic stool which could also serve as a side/coffee table. Sitting on four splayed turned legs an...
Category
20th Century English Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Asian Folding Fishermans Bamboo and Rope Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folding Asian Fishermans Stool with Bamboo Frame and Woven Rope seat. A wonderful decorative piece - this can also be practical, however, due to the s...
Category
20th Century Asian Rustic Seating
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Mid 20th Century Italian Rustic Stool in Solid Ash Wicker
Located in Roma, IT
We offer you some splendid stools made in Italy and coming from a rural area of the Abruzzo region.
Dating back to around the middle of the 20th century, these vintage stools are m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Seating
Materials
Straw, Ash
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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