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
Rustic Travail Populaire Stool, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Travail Populaire; Art Populaire; Folk Art; Monoxylite; Stool; France; 20th Century; Rustic;
Rustic travail populaire stool, a charming piece that effortlessly transports you to the...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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
$4,557 / item
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
California Modern Rancho Style Sofa by the Monterey Furniture Company c. 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Incredible full size sofa by the Monterey Furniture Company, made in California, circa 1930's.
The sofa features a solid wood ( probably Alder Wood ) frame with heavy wrought iron j...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
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 an upholstered seat, this bench offers both comfort a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,225 / item
Antique French wooden stool with rattan top, ca. 1880
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1880 / stool / wood, rattan / antique / rustic
Charming wooden stool made in France around 1880. This stool has a rattan top and is resting on four hand carved swayed legs ...
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Timber Trunk Stool
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
Timber Trunk Stool
Height: 44cm Diameter: 38cm
Please note that due to the unique design and materials used, we cannot guarantee that every stool will ex...
Category
2010s Australian Rustic Seating
Materials
Hardwood
$392 Sale Price
50% Off
Rustic wooden stool Ca.1935
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Small wooden stool made of a solid piece of tree.
Has a rustic and Wabi-Sabi look.
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic Modern Cognac Leather Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
black lacquer steel and patinated cognac leather chairs, set of six, Belgium, 1960s
Unusual set of six side chairs, thick leather seating, sol...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Rustic Seating
Materials
Steel
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
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
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
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
Early 19th Century French Wooden Bench
Located in High Point, NC
The appealing form of this rustic wooden bench gives it a timeless charm. Made in France in the early 1800s, the simple yet inviting design evokes the sunlit squares of small Provinc...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
20th Century Set (5) of Horn and Hide Armchairs, Ottomans and Side Table
Located in Round Top, TX
Remarkable set (5) of horn and hairhide armchairs, ottomans and round side table.
Bring a touch of the rugged West to your interior with these authentic steer horn and hair on hide ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Horn, Hide
Brutalist Rustic Oak Tripod Stool - 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage Brutalist Rustic Oak Tripod Stool - 1960s
Wabi Sabi decoration - Brutalist - Decoration
Measures : seat: Ø 30cm H:36.5cm
Material ...
Category
20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
Set of Antique Handmade, Upholstered Rustic Wood Chairs from Northern Spain
Located in Madrid, ES
A more or less matched set of four rustic country style side chairs following popular design traditions of the province of Navarra, Basque Country in northern Spain. Forceful and str...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
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
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
Rustic Splayed Leg Solid Wood Sculptural Bench, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Lovely through tenon detail. Some discoloration on surface. Seat is 8'' deep.
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Rustic Distressed Blue Wooden Bench with Geometric Cutout Backrest
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This rustic distressed wooden bench features a striking blue paint finish with an aged patina, adding vintage character to any space. The backrest showcases a unique geometric cutout...
Category
Early 20th Century 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
Rustic Pine Bench with Hand-Hewn Details – Versatile American Craftsmanship
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crafted from solid pine with rustic charm, this American 20th-century bench showcases timeless craftsmanship. Its hand-hewn surface features natural grain patterns, making each angle...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
1920s French Rustic Iron Garden Bench with Scrolling Motifs and Slatted Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rustic, painted iron garden bench from the 19th century with scrolling motifs on the back, curving slatted seat and great weathered appearance. This 19th-century French rust...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Iron
Provincial Chinese Splayed Leg Bench with Dovetail Joinery
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic bench from China's Shanxi province follows the classic recessed-leg form, defined by legs that are set back from the top edge and slightly splayed for stability. Popular ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique 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
Rustic Chinese Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
Dated to the early 20th century, this rustic stool has simple splayed-leg design and well-worn finish. Crafted of northern elm wood with mortise-and-tenon joinery, without the use of...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
Antique Shanxi Province of China Carved Throne Accent Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province of China Carved Throne Accent Side Chairs - Pair
Elevate your living space with this exquisite pair of antique Shanxi Province carved throne accent side chai...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
4 x Mathieu Matégot Wicker Lounge Chairs, France 1950
Located in DE MEERN, NL
4 x Mathieu Matégot Wicker Lounge Chairs, France 1950s.
These iconic pieces are not just chairs; they are timeless works of art that effortlessly merge...
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
Vintage Boho Rush Seat Sussex Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the timeless allure of English country charm with this exceptional pair of Vintage Rush Seat Sussex Lounge Chairs. Crafted from dark, rich wood and featuring classic spindle ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Rustic Seating
Materials
Metal
Easy Chair in Solid Wood and Rope, France, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Francis Jourdain; 1930s; Early 20th Century; Les Ateliers Modernes; Wabi Sabi; Rustic; Cord; Simple Design; Le Corbusier; Paris; Armchair; Easy Chair; Monoxylite;
Easy chair in so...
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Rope, Wood
French rustic Wabi-Sabi chair 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rustic wooden chair made around 1850 in France. This chair in Wabi-Sabi style has a great patina and is perfect for a side chair in any interior.
Made of solid wood and a rattan seat.
Category
1850s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Rustic Convertible Chair, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This piece blends the charm of 19th-century rustic design with functional versatility. At first glance, it presents itself as a character-rich wooden chair, complete with a timeworn ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Javanese 19th Century Teak Wood Daybed with Storage and Hand Woven Rattan
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Javanese teak wood daybed from the 19th century, with rattan seat, storage and hand carved scrolling motifs. Handcrafted on the island of Java during the 19th century, this teak (a very sturdy wood) daybed charmed us right away with its rustic character and great presence. We found it in Java on an excursion during the early 1980s. The bed features a hand-carved headboard with scrolling cloud motifs, flanked with straight supports topped with pyramidal finials. The main section presents a low storage...
Category
19th Century Javanese Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Rustic Reclining Chairs in Handcrafted Wicker, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
These sculptural reclining chairs, dating to the 1950s, feature a hand-bound wicker construction with gently curved seats and high backs formed from tightly arranged willow rods. Eac...
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wicker
Chair 00D by Casa Curiosa / Series 00
Located in Tucson, AZ
This chair comes from architect Zakaria Boucetta's first series and is serial #00D (00 being the prototype series and D being the model)
Inspired by the landscapes of their surroundings, the Sonoran...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
This charming set of four rustic wood French chairs dates back to circa 1950 and showcases the timeless elegance of French design. The chairs are made of high-quality wood and rattan...
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$851 Sale Price / set
80% Off
Set of 4 American Rustic Ben Davis Adirondack Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 American Rustic Adirondack side chairs with spindle back and knotted trim (att: Ben Davis)
Category
1940s American Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Brutalist Stool, circa 1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Brutalist stool made of solid wood with some nice patina on the wood.
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage 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
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 Oak Milking Stool
Located in London, London
Oak milking stool
This charming rustic stool is crafted from solid oak wood, showcasing a simple yet robust design. T stool features a round, flat seat with visible wood grain patte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Rustic Weathered Teak Root Outdoor Patio Slab Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage weathered teak otudoor bench. Features a beautiful organic form with three legs.
Dimensions:
58"x 33" x 33"h, seat 20"
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Seating
Materials
Teak
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
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
High Back Wooden Wabi-Sabi Church, Pray Bench II, Modular Back, Rustic, 1880s
Located in Antwerp, BE
High back wooden wabi-wabi church, pray bench, modular back, Rustic, 1880's
Rustic high back wooden church or pray bench from the 1880s. The backre...
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic Hickory Footstool with Woven Cane Seat
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory style footstool with woven cane seat.
Category
20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Hickory
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
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
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
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
$1,418 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Brutalist Folk Art Bench, France, 1899
Located in Antwerp, BE
This solid wood workbench embodies the raw beauty of 19th-century rural life in Haute-Savoie. Its rough-hewn finish and simple, functional design celebrate the wabi-sabi aesthetic, f...
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Early 20th Century American Ladder-Back Wood and Deer Hide Chairs.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Set of Four Early 20th Century American Ladder-Back Wood and Deer Hide
Chairs.
Antique ladder-back rustic chairs with deer hide seats. The leather is securely laced around a wooden ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Hide, Wood
Early Mid-20th Century Rustic French artist stools
Located in ECHT, NL
A primitive artist stool from France, 1950s, exudes rustic charm and functional simplicity. Crafted from birch wood, this stool showcases a raw, organic aesthetic with a patina that ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Birch
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
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
$3,782 / set
Pair of antique Pine Benches
Located in Faversham, GB
A splendid pair of rustic pine benches reclaimed from an old mill.
Each bench has a high back and the bases are united with H shaped stretchers. The generous seats have a lovely de...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
$1,078 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Greyed Oak Country Lounge Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a gracefully sloped form, it provides a relaxed yet refined seating experience for living rooms, bedrooms, or conservatories. Its solid oak frame in a greyed finish features int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
$4,476 / item
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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