Rustic Seating
RUSTIC STYLE
For some, the phrase “rustic style” suggests a house like “La Pitchoune,” the late chef Julia Child’s cottage in Provence, with its exposed wooden beams and well-worn antique furniture. For others, rustic furnishings and decor prompt images of a place like the Lake Placid Lodge in Upstate New York, with its stone fireplaces and knotty pine paneling. Indeed, rustic furniture design takes many forms: twig furniture, a plank trestle table, a hand-stitched quilt, a chandelier made of deer antlers.
The rustic style originated in the late 1800s in England, where it was heavily influenced by Romanticism. By the 20th century, it had spread to the United States, adopted by wealthy New Yorkers and the National Park Service alike. Although there are many categories of rustic furniture, one of the most popular and familiar manifestations of the style is Adirondack furniture and the low-slung 1903 Thomas Lee Adirondack chair.
Rustic design is perhaps mostly about texture and humble materials: hand-hewn reclaimed wood, woven rush seating, wrought iron, coarse stone and weathered metal. As a decor, it exudes warmth and honesty, while a single piece of countrified design adds an intriguing visual counterpoint in a sleek, modern environment.
Easily identifiable by its rough textures, earthy colors and natural materials, rustic wares help bring the beauty of the outdoors inside.
As you can see on 1stDibs, vintage rustic chairs, dining tables and other pieces of rustic furniture offer endless inspiration.
to
44
438
308
655
83
25
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
580
190
82
117
76
109
70
86
70
75
70
80
39,928
21,111
8,449
4,069
1,656
1,482
1,222
1,147
987
964
892
866
731
689
492
466
340
290
25
179
451
108
106
201
72
18
2
12
14
28
31
35
19
3
2
679
123
121
113
79
390
169
157
149
106
763
725
726
24
24
10
7
4
Style: Rustic
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
1750s Italian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Limestone
Antique Brazilian Walnut Wood and Cane Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Detroit, MI
This unique antique mechanical recliner lounge chair was made in the early 20th century in Brazil. This exceptional chair is expertly handcrafted from solid walnut wood and features ...
Category
Early 20th Century Brazilian Rustic Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood, Walnut
$1,680 Sale Price
40% Off
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
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
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 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
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
Pair of 2 Antique Primitive Painted Farmhouse Mountain Chairs
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
These two antique mountain chairs are a beautiful example of traditional South German craftsmanship from the early 19th century. Crafted from solid pine, the chairs are assembled ent...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine, Paint
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
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
Petite Chinese Quarter Moon Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With rustic texture and simplicity of form, this petite 19th-century stool is a timeless example of casual seating in rural China. Crafted of northern elm (yumu) with mortise-and-ten...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
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
Rustic Armchair and Stool in stained oak and rush, France 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Charming rural and rustic armchair with stool, France 1950s. The chair would fit beautifully in a rustic, wabi sabi arts and crafts style interior. Stained oak frame with hand-woven ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
$560 Sale Price
30% Off
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Vintage rustic brown leather and oak armchairs, 1960s - set of 2
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of rustic solid oak armchairs with brown patinated leather cushions.
These very comfy chairs are nicely crafted.
Good condition with age related wear to the leather
1950s - B...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pair of Large Rustic Pine Armchairs, circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
Circa 1960 pair of large rustic pine armchairs featuring heavy rolled arms and substantial proportions. The solid pine frames show typical scratches, nicks, and small gouges from yea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Rustic Seating
Materials
Fabric, Pine
$3,950 / set
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:
...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wicker, Oak
$1,383 / set
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
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
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
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
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
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
$1,443 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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.
More Ways To Browse
Le Tigre
Liberty Elephant
Limed White Oak
Ralph Pucci
Small Barrels
Tatami Chair
Thayer Coggin Parsons
Wendell Black
1960 Early American
1970 Outdoor Chairs
Alvaro Siza Vieira
Antique Camel Seat
Antique Oak Childs Chair
Antique Wood Yoke
Antique Zebra Print
Artistic Frame Furniture
Deer Hide
Hand Carved Chinese Sofa