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
Mid century brutalist dining chairs, 1960s set of 4
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rustic solid oak dining chairs with nicely crafted backrests and chuncky legs.
Good original condition.
1960s - Germany
Dimensions:
Height: 80cm
Width: 46cm
Depth: 46cm
Seat heigh...
Category
1960s German Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
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
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
Vintage Black Lacquered Garden Bench
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Long solid black wooden bench with rounded legs and curved arms with a striking linear slotted back pattern. Wear is consistent with age and use. See photos for details.
Category
20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
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
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
Pair of Rustic French Oak & Rush Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
This elegant pair of French armchairs exudes quiet sophistication through a perfect balance of rustic simplicity and modern restraint. Crafted from solid oak wood with hand-woven rus...
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Rustic Brutalist Design Oak Stool w Handle, Belgium, 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage mid-century rustic Brutalist Wabi Sabi style design oak stool with metal ring handle, made in Belgium in the 1950's. Solid oak handmade constructed stool with 4 legs and metal hinged ring...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Metal
$337 Sale Price
20% Off
Rustic Chic Blue Stools
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous pair of wooden stools belonging to the late 1800s early 1900s in original patina, made in Italy.
The stools are small and entirely made ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Sheet Metal
$1,141 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Pair of Rustic Adirondack Beige Upholstered Wood Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Rustic Old Hickory pine arm chairs having signature wide armrests and a double slat panel backrest in a shaped curved form with beige upholstered seat cushions in a dotted pa...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Hickory
Rustic Old Hickory Wood and Tan Leather Settee
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory settee / sofa with a hickory wood frame containing a closed cabinet with iron hinges and latch in the right armrest and an open cabinet with two shelves in the lef...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Hickory
Rustic American Victorian Three Legged Horn and Burgundy Suede Footstool
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic American Victorian three-legged steer horn stool with burgundy suede upholstery and faceted brass upholstery nail trim.
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Brass
Wabi-Sabi Sculptural Chair, France, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
French rustic folk art wooden chair, embodying the essence of wabi-sabi philosophy. Crafted with meticulous artistry, this piece is a unique expression of organic beauty, boasting re...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic American Pine Bench with A-Frame Base, Long 20th-Century Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This American 20th-century long pine bench boasts a beautifully rustic charm, perfect for adding warmth and character to your home. Its elongated seat features a natural grain patter...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Rustic Primitive Bench, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 19th-century French primitive bench, a testament to rustic elegance and brutalist craftsmanship. This bench, with its robust wooden structure, time-worn patina, and subtly rounded ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage Javanese Midcentury Wooden Bench with Raised Motifs and Straight Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Javanese wooden bench from the mid-20th century, with raised motifs and straight legs. Born on the island of Java during the midcentury perio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Javanese Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Vintage Boho Petrified Wood Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover a truly unique piece with this vintage petrified wood stool, a stunning example of nature's artistry transformed into functional decor. Each facet of this stool tells a stor...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic Old Hickory Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
American rustic old hickory armchair with slat back above a contoured seat and legs joined by a box stretcher. (Branded: Old Hickory/ Martinsville/ ...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
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
American Rustic Old Hickory Chaise
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (19/20th Century) daybed/chaise lounge with woven seat and spindle apron
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wicker
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
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
$388 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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
French antique rustic arm chair c.18th-19th century
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique rustic arm chair from France, c. late 18th, early 19th century.
Carved fruitwood frame with a solid plank seat.
A low, wide chair, could be used in a hallway or as an occas...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
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
Rustic Old Hickory Wood and Tan Leather Settee
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory settee / sofa with a hickory wood frame containing a closed cabinet with iron hinges and latch in the right armrest and an open cabinet with two shelves in the lef...
Category
20th Century Unknown Rustic Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Leather, Hickory
Pair Mid-20th Century Handmade Solid Oak Ladder Back Side Bistro Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Rustic handmade Oak Side, Bistro or Dining Chairs in the Style of Charlotte Perriand and from the Mid-20th Century Modern Period.
Solid Oak Wood features a tall Ladder-Bac...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
French Victorian Bamboo Tete-a-tete
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bamboo 3 section conversation seat (tete a tete) with center post and upholstered seats and backs.
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Upholstery
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
African Ceremonial Chief Chair with table Hand Carved Wood 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Sculptural Form African Chief Ceremonial Folding chair with table.
Beautiful geometric carving troughout and the table has a nciely shaped base.
1960s - Africa
Dimensions:
Chair:
...
Category
1960s Congolese Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Rush Seat Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A timeless pair of Vintage Boho Rush Seat Arm Chairs, featuring natural woven rush seats and elegantly curved wooden frames. These chairs exude rustic charm and bohemian elegance, ma...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
$1,250 / set
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
Early 20th Century Czech Pommel Horse Bench with Original Patinated Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring vintage athletic character and sculptural charm to your interior with this antique pommel horse bench, crafted in the Czech Republic circa 1920. Originally used for gymnastics ...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Rustic Seating
Materials
Iron
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
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
$1,426 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Sun Beds - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace laid-back luxury with this charming pair of Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Sun Beds. These delightful floor chairs epitomize the relaxed elegance of bohemian design, featuring stu...
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Large Swedish 19th century painted pine bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large Swedish 19th century painted pine bench circa 1890.
Here we present a Swedish painted bench which has been dry scraped through its various layers of lifetime paint.
Shaped ba...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine, Paint
Fine Set of Eleven Faux Bamboo Ladderback Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very decorative and well-made set of Set of faux bamboo ladder back chairs with rush seats. Includes 2 end arms: 48 1/2"H x 24 3/4"W x 20"D (of se...
Category
20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of 6 Vintage Windsor Style Dining Chairs by Hunt Furniture
Located in Elkton, MD
A set of six vintage Windsor-style dining chairs, including four side chairs and two armchairs. Crafted from solid wood, these chairs feature a classic spindle-back design with splay...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Rustic Vintage Ladder Back and Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Elkton, MD
A set of 6 charming dining chairs with rush seats and ladder-style backs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
A Set of Four Rustic Vintage Oak and Rush Seat Dining Chairs With Ladder Backs
Located in Elkton, MD
A set of 4 charming dining chairs made of rustic oak with rush seats and ladder-style back.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Antique Spanish Revival Carved Oak Side Chairs With Crest Motif & Leather Seats
Located in Elkton, MD
Pair of Antique Spanish Revival Carved Oak Side Chairs With Crest Motif & Leather Seats.
Each chair features a tall, hand-carved back with a central crest motif, flanked by barle...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
Rustic Primitive Decorative Cobblers Bench
Located in Trenton, NJ
If furniture could talk, this vintage cobbler’s bench would have stories to tell. Each worn edge and chisel mark reflects a history of careful work and quiet craftsmanship. The desig...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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
$1,723 / set
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
Neoclassic Cork & Twig Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Continental Neoclassic style cork & twig arm chair. (Scandinavian, late 19th/20th Cent)
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Rustic Seating
Materials
Cork, Twig
American Rustic Old Hickory Glider Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory porch glider (loveseat) with woven rectangular seat and back and suspended by chains
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Metal
French Modern Boucle Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite sofa features a sleek, modern frame upholstered in premium boucle sand fabric. The solid wood accents, finished in a rich straw wash, add warmth and sophistication, ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rustic Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
$4,476 Sale Price / item
23% Off
Set of Eight English Ladderback Rush-Seat Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A fine set of eight English ladder-back wooden chairs with handsome woven rush seats.
Featuring nicely-turned legs and supports, slight variation from chair to chair.
A classic rus...
Category
19th Century English Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
$4,895 / set
Modern Upholstered Sofa in Arctic White
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite sofa features a sleek, angular frame upholstered in premium arctic white performance fabric, providing both elegance and durability. The simple solid wood base, finish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rustic Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$4,308 Sale Price / item
28% Off
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
Rustic Modern Rattan Back Armchair
Located in Trenton, NJ
This vintage armchair showcases a solid oak frame paired with a woven rattan seat and backrest, evoking the rustic charm of traditional Hickory-style furnishings. The sculptural form...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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
Antique Rustic Elm Stool
Located in London, London
Rustic stool
Elm
Visible joints
Great patina
This is a rustic wooden stool with a traditional handcrafted design, showcasing its natural charm and functionality. The seat feature...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
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
Reclaimed Pine Painted Bench - Antique White
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with precision and painted in a soothing antique white, this bench exudes rustic charm. The reclaimed pine adds character, telling a story of history and sustainability. Elev...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
$3,645 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Rustic Set of 4 Chairs, Solid Elm, by Olavi Hanninen
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, 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
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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