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
Vintage Coastal John Wisner for Ficks Reed Lounge Chairs - A Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming pair of armchairs offers a beautiful convergence of rustic simplicity and relaxed mid-century styling, appealing perfectly to the Boho Chic and Coastal aesthetic. Craft...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Rustic Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Reed
Rare Set of 6 Six Compatible Antique English Tavern Stools
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Remarkable group of six time-worn English Tavern Stools with fine and soft age patina. A group of 6 antique compatible tavern stools, each unique and dif...
Category
19th Century English Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Hardwood
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)
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Ash
$15,000 / set
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
Whitewashed Oak Bistro Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French bistro-style whitewashed oak bentwood dining chair, with a padded woven caned seat.
Dimensions: 20" W x 22 D x 35" H
Seat height 19"
Must...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
$486 / item
Vintage Boho Barley Twist Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this stunning pair of Vintage Boho Barley Twist Chairs, expertly crafted with ornate turned wood bases and upholstered in a charm...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Brass
$1,450 / set
Pair of Rattan Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of rattan armchairs circa 1950-1979. Two French armchairs constructed in willow with woven wooden seats. Sold together and priced $3,800 for the pair.
Armchairs vary slightly i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Willow
$3,800 / set
1970's Root chair from a French Chestnut tree stump.
By Matti Savijärvi
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...
Category
1970s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Chestnut
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
Hand Carved Stool, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Intricately carved tripod stool with a curved seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
Grey Vintage Distressed Painted Wooden Bench
Located in High Point, NC
This charming vintage wooden bench from India, dating to the mid-20th century, features beautifully worn layers of green, grey, and white paint that have naturally distressed over de...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage french wrought iron bar stools, 1960s - set of 4
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage bar stools made from a round oak seat and a beautiful wrought iron sculpted base with elegant feet.
1960s - France
Very good, sturdy condition
Dimensions:
Height: 78cm
Di...
Category
1960s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Antique Set, Dutch Triangular Rush Seat Bobbin Corner Chair with Side Table
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Antique set : Dutch Bobbin Corner chair with side table
Late 19th century bobbin wood armchair with rush seat with bobbin side table, a lovely set,...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Rustic Wabi Sabi Bamboo Armchairs, France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Originating from France in the 1970s, these accent chairs are crafted entirely from bamboo, with both the airy spindle frame and the seat showcasing the material’s natural warmth and...
Category
1970s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Bamboo
$3,230 / item
Antique Dutch Triangular Turned Bobbin Corner Chair Rush Seat Knitting Armchair
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Late 19th century bobbin turned wood armchair with rush seat, ca 1900
Manufactured in The Netherlands.
Beautiful antique bobbin/ knitting chair with t...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Vintage Set of Ten Gregorius Pineo Twig Iron Outdoor Dining Armchairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular set of ten garden dining armchairs manufactured and designed by Gregorius Pineo, Los Angeles, CA. They do Not have designer masks. These wonderful patio armchairs feature...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Metal, Iron
$20,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rustic Hand Made Wood Benches 70" length each
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand Made Rustic Benches, American, circa 1940s or earlier. They are an impressive size, measuring 70.25" length x 12.5" depth x 16.75" height approximately each. Would be perfect on...
Category
1940s American Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,450 / set
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
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Limestone
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 Travail Populaire Bench, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautifully preserved rustic bench from 19th-century France, exuding the charm of simple rural craftsmanship. Constructed in solid wood, it features a paneled backrest, sturdy armr...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Leather and Pine Gym Bench with Metal Hoof Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in the Czech Republic circa 1920, this rustic gym bench features a sturdy rectangular frame raised on four wide, angled pine legs capped with blue and black painted metal hoo...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Rustic Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Very Rustic 19th Century French High Stools
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of very rustic 19th century French high stools.
These are long leg stools they are made in ash and elm, the seats are hand carved from one...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
Travail Populaire Folk Art Stool, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This charming low chair from 19th-century Tyrol, Austria, is a beautiful example of folk craftsmanship. Made from solid wood, it features a robust yet elegant design that reflects th...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique 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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Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wicker, Oak
$1,388 / set
Rustic All Wood Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long 5 foot wood bench with criss-cross legs. Created by hand using a half log set on sturdy x-frame legs. Great for use indoor or outside.
Please confirm lo...
Category
20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
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
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hunt Country Furniture Carved Mixed Woods Lounge Chairs Spindled Backs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the heart of the American Mid-West, these chairs feature classic American woods, and high-quality, almost homebuilt production. The large seat panels are large panels of ceda...
Category
1960s American Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak, Cedar, Pine
Bunny Williams Red Tape Stool in Natural Woven Cowhide with Ebony Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Bunny Williams Red Tape Stool in Natural Woven Cowhide with Ebony Legs
This stool by Bunny Williams is an amazing accent piece that will work in all sorts of decor. The fabric uphol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory and Willow Bar Stools
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory (1930-40s) high back bar stools with a woven saddle seat and back with a 3 tier box stretcher (INDIANA WILLOW PRODUCTS label) (PRICED AS A Set)
...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Wicker
French Rustic Chic Wooden Benches
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous pair of wooden benches from the late 1800s/early 1900s, of the rustic chic style.
The benches are simple and rustic, but at the same ti...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,448 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Continental Rustic Bent Willow Settee
Located in Queens, NY
Continental (Possibly French) Rustic bent willow settee with hoop back & arms above a split twig inlaid seat (French, 19/20th Cent)
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Willow
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,287 / item
Rustic Folk Art Armchair, 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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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
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
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
Rustic Set of 4 Chairs, Solid Elm, by Olavi Hanninen
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Set of four high back Rustic and Brutalist blended Olavi Hanninen chairs in solid Elm.
The seat can be restored on request.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
Set of 6 Rustic French Walnut Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Elkton, MD
A set of 6 charming dining chairs with rush seats. These chairs feature ladder-style backs. They are meticulously handcrafted, showcasing a simple yet elegant style.
2 captain cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut
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
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
Provincial Chinese Courtyard Stool, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
More portable than chairs, stools were a versatile seating option for Qing-dynasty scholars, nobles, and peasants alike. This Provincial stool dates to the turn of the century and wo...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Pine rocking chair by Steneby hemslöjd, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rocking chair designed by Torsten Claeson who was one of the designers at Steneby Hemslöjd in the middle of the 20th century.
Made in pine.
Fits very well with other Swedish sport...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Continental Horn and Antler Velvet Chaise
Located in Queens, NY
Continental (19th century-Probably German) horn and antler chaise with graphic print black and white upholstery and two matching throw pillo...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Velvet
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
Pair of Rustic Hickory Side Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory style (late 20th cent) side chairs with woven cane seats and backs.
Category
20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Hickory
Pair of Old Hickory Paisley Lattice Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory "Apache" round back Armchairs with a paisley upholstered round seat above a lattice design base. (signed with brand: OLD HICKORY)
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
$8,250 / set
Set of 6 Rustic Antique Country French Dining Chairs Includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 rustic antique country French dining chairs includes 2 Armchairs and was fashioned from old-growth oak to last for centur...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
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
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 Rustic Dutch Oak Benches
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair rustic Dutch oak benches are the ideal choice for any casual decor, and can literally fit most anywhere! Perfect for placement between a breakfast...
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
$3,700 / set
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
Pair of Old Hickory Child Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Rustic Old Hickory child high back Armchairs with a woven seat and barrel back design with a head rest and box form stretcher
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Hickory
$4,500 / set
Vintage Interior Crafts Cane, Faux Bamboo and Black Leather Club Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Interior Crafts Cane, Faux Bamboo and Black Leather Club Lounge Chair
You coastal modern space needs this beautiful coastal style club lounge chair made of faux bamboo with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Leather, Wicker, Cane
Set of French Pine Wood Benches, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Set of French pine wood benches in very good condition.
Made of solid pine wood slats which are connected with typical joints.
The style reminds of Scandinavian modernism, like Swe...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Pine
$1,750 / set
4 Heavy Hand Wrought Iron and Woven Raffia Armchairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Woven raffia seat and back rests in chevron pattern, these heavy and important hand wrought iron armchairs retain the wonderful original wear and patina from years of use and enjoyment. Made in Mexico, these hand forged iron chairs...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
$12,500 / set
Welsh Rustic Elm Stool
Located in Faversham, GB
An early 19th century elm milking stool raised on three chunky pine legs.
The seat is heavily pitted with extensive wear to the surface only adding to its rustic charm.
A charming ...
Category
Early 19th Century Welsh Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
$1,021
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
Set of 6 Spanish Walnut & Patinated Leather Dining Chairs, 1940s–1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 6 Spanish Walnut & Patinated Leather Dining Chairs, 1940s–1950s
Authentic mid-century Spanish dining chairs crafted in solid walnut and original patinated leather, offering t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Rustic Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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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