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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
Guy Chaddock English Country Rustic Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six English Country or Rustic European style ladder back dining chairs By Guy Chaddock & Co. USA, Late 20th Century Carved solid maple frames, with rush seat...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rush, Maple

A Set of Four Vintage Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Elkton, MD
A set of 4 charming dining chairs made crafted from beautiful beach wood with rush seats.
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Rush, Beech

Vintage Rustic American Long-Horn Steer Chair with Leather Seat, circa 1960s
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A captivating chair composed of symmetrically-placed horns from Texas long-Horn steer which form the back, sides & leg supports, with a wide seat upholstered in leather that is original. The horns have been matched perfectly for color and size, which together with the choice of leather, gives a very pleasing visual experience. The chair has a label (business card) stapled on the bottom from Jean Roy...
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1960s American Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Horn, Leather

Rustic Farmhouse Hall Bench with Storage
Located in Westwood, NJ
The bench with storage is inspired by classic European settle benches, updated for today’s homes. Made from solid wood with a weathered finish, it features paneled details on the bas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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...
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20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Metal

Vintage oak and wicker dining chairs, set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage oak and wicker dining chairs. Sturdy oak frames with thick wicker seats. 1960s - Belgium Good overall condition. Dimensions: Height: 80cm Width: 50cm Depth: 45cm Seat hei...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Wicker, Oak

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 ...
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Early 20th Century British Rustic Seating

Materials

Metal

Italian Rustic table stools with different heights in wood, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Rustic table stools with different heights in wood, 2000s Pair of rustic table stools with different heights, entirely made of wood. The ...
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Early 2000s Italian Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

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...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

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...
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1880s French Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

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...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Limestone

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...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Seating

Materials

Rush, Walnut

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...
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Seating

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Welsh Pig Bench
Located in Faversham, GB
A weathered Welsh mid-19th-century pig bench. Large single slab sycamore top with cast iron legs supported with diagonal and crescent supports on pad feet. In original condition di...
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Early 19th Century Welsh Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Iron

Welsh Pig Bench
Welsh Pig Bench
$1,110 Sale Price
20% Off
Guy Chaddock English Country Rustic Maple Dining Chairs, Set of Four
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...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rush, Maple

19th Century Elm Chinese Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old wide Elm bench with framed seat. Pretty detailed carved apron. Rustic and elegant. Sturdy and functional.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Elm

19th Century Elm Chinese Bench
19th Century Elm Chinese Bench
$4,992 Sale Price
20% Off
Nuristan Bench
Located in Munich, DE
Bench from Nuristan Afghanistan/Swat Valley Pakistan, hand-carved cedar wood
Category

19th Century Afghan Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Cedar

Vintage Patinated Rush Seat Charvari Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a captivating pair of Vintage French Country Chiavari Chairs, masterfully crafted with an authentic rush seat and a beautifully patinated faux bamboo frame. These chairs e...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Pair of Rustic Travail Populaire Benches, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Travail Populaire; Art Populaire; Rustic; Rural; Wabi Sabi; Antique; 19th Century; Benches; Monoxylite; Folk Art; Rustic travail populaire benches from 19th century France, each ado...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

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

Old Hickory Rustic Western Bergere Cowhide Chairs Alligator Leather Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 2000s with this exquisite sofa and chairs living suite. Western furniture produced by Old Hickory Tannery is known to be the finest quality leather furniture in the world and it is made right here in the USA. Their craftsmen use time honored techniques and cutting edge design to offer outstanding cowhide and leather Western sofas...
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Early 2000s American Rustic Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Wood, Alligator

Tyrolean Folk Art Armchair, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tyrol; Tyrolean Chair; Famer's Chair; 19th Century; Stool; Escabelle; Solid Wood; 1800s; Austria; Low Armchair; Tyrolean folk art low armchair, a ...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Mini Elm Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
Handmade elm stool imported from Taiwan. Each piece is unique, so please inquire if you have a preference for a specific variation.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Rustic Seating

Materials

Elm

Mini Elm Stool
Mini Elm Stool
$250 / item
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...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine, Paint

Hungarian Pine bench, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming bench from Hungary with the original paint. Over time and use, the paint has worn away in places, down to the wood. It features storage space under the seat, divided into ...
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Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine

Green Swedish Rustic Side Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A simple Scandinavian side chair in pine in an olive green paint finish. The back rest with decorative curved slats and a straight back with a time worn two plank seat . The paint ...
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine, Paint

Rustic American Country Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century antique bench extending approximately 8 feet in length, three board legs. Beautiful rustic patina, showing character from it's prior pain...
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19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Organic Wabi Sabi Stool, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This hand-carved wabi-sabi stool, crafted from solid wood, showcases a sculptural silhouette with a gracefully tapered center, highlighting raw textures, natural cracks, and the mark...
Category

19th Century French Antique 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

Antique Long Wooden Bench in Old Brown Paint
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique wooden bench in old brown paint with other paint spatters here and there on top. The extended top with attached sides is mounted on notched carved flat legs on each end. A...
Category

19th Century Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Rustic Folk Art Stool, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic wabi sabi stool, hailing from early 20th century France. With its four-legged design, this stool carries the essence of Wabi Sabi philosophy, where imperfections are not flaws...
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Modern Western Leather & Hide Accent Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
The armchair combines modern design with classic ranch-inspired materials. Its solid wood frame, finished in warm Tully Light Acacia, features an angular shape with gently curved arm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Seating

Materials

Hide, Leather, Wood

Modern Rustic Upholstered Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Armchair brings together Scandinavian-inspired simplicity and the warmth of natural materials. Made from solid wood with a light, natural finish, its clean lines and gently rounded s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish hand painted pine bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century rustic Swedish painted pine bench circa 1860. Here we present a traditional Swedish bench, complete in it's original hand painted deep red and green colour scheme. ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine, Paint

Wabi Sabi Primitive Tripod Stool, France, 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rustic wooden stool, dating back to the 1800s, exudes rustic charm with its primitive design and rich patina. Crafted from a unique natural wood fork, it embodies the wabi-sabi ...
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18th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Rustic Wabi Sabi Elmwood Bench
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Hand-crafted from elmwood, this bench carries a history of being a versatile piece. The natural patina and aged repairs create a truly unique, one-of-a-kind piece. Highly detailed, w...
Category

Early 2000s Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood, Elm

Vintage Cowhide Bench With Wooden Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Black and White Cowhide Bench with Wooden Legs This modernist inspired rectangular bench in expressive black & white cowhide with rustic wooden ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Seating

Materials

Cowhide

Wabi Sabi Rustic Tripod Stool, Wood Grain Pattern, Patina, Organic, 1940's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wabi-Sabi rustic tripod stool, woodgrain pattern, Patina, Organic, 1940's This rustic tripod stool is a real eye-catcher. It sits comfortably and the wood has a remarkable woode...
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1940s French Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of rustic farm stools, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
pair of elegant vintage rustic wooden farm stools, probably used to milk cows. these stools are very decorative; brutalist style and can be used as side tables, decor,.. 1960s - Be...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair American Steer Horn Chairs with Ottomans. Brown & Tan Cowhide Upholstery
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of rustic American Victorian steer horn lounge chairs with matching ottomans. All upholstered in the same tan, white and brown cowhide u...
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1890s American Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Horn, Cowhide, Leather

Guy Chaddock English Country Rustic Carved Maple Ladder Back Armchairs, Pair
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

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

Henning Kjaernulf Oak Dining Chairs Primitive Brutalist Oak
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 6 Oak Scandinavian Modern Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf. Needs uphosltery.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Rustic Seating

Materials

Oak

Guy Chaddock English Country Rustic Carved Maple Ladder Back Dining Chairs
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

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

Natural Live Edge Petrified Wood Stump
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Style Natural Live Edge Petrified Wood Stump Stool / Garden Seat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Seating

Materials

Petrified Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Rustic Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1 of 24 German Oak Lounge Chairs in new aniline leather, 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
A sculptural lounge chair crafted from solid oak, featuring a sturdy square frame with visible pegged joinery. The curved seat rail and upright posts support a back made of wide natu...
Category

1940s German Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

6 Oak Neo Rustic Chairs circa 1950/1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
6 oak neo rustic chairs circa 1950/1960 Good general condition, a little wear on the straw varnish.
Category

1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Oak, Straw

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 ...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Impressive French Teak Wood and Lucite Chairs, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Rare set of four French chairs in very good condition. Made in France in the 1960s These chairs exude a rustic yet modern vibe. Perfect for any Mid-Century Modern, contemporary or...
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20th Century French Rustic Seating

Materials

Plastic, Lucite, Wood, Teak

18th Century Swedish Child's Tub/Kubbestol Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Introduce a piece of Scandinavian history into your home with this enchanting 18th Century Swedish Child’s Kubbestol Chair. This rare and charming chair is a delightful blend of rust...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Hand Forged Horseshoe Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your space with this striking pair of Vintage Boho Hand-Forged Horseshoe Chairs. Crafted from hand-forged metal, these chairs showcase a unique design inspired by the rustic ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Metal

Rustic Distressed Maple Cockfighting Betting or Sporting Chair Tri-Leg Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Rustic distressed maple cockfighting, betting, or sporting chair with tri-leg base & twisted rope wrapped details. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is v...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Seating

Materials

Rope, Maple

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

Late 19th Century Rustic Alpine Stool from Valle d’Aosta, Italy
Located in Brescia, Brescia
This rustic stool originates from the Valle d’Aosta, Italy, near the French border, and dates to the late 19th century. A powerful example of Alpine rural craftsmanship, it stands at...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rustic Solid Wood Stools - Vintage Mountain Style
Located in Cantù, IT
Charming pair of handcrafted solid wood high stools with rustic and authentic character, perfect for alpine, country or mountain chalet style settings. The hand-carved seat with orna...
Category

20th Century Italian Rustic Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Boho Twisted Stump Low Stools - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your home with rustic charm using this Pair of Vintage Boho Twisted Stump Low Stools, a quintessential representation of American style. Crafted with natural beauty in mind, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Scandinavian painted pine benches
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of Scandinavian painted pine benches circa 1890. Good quality rustic pair of Swedish painted benches made in pine.  These almost certainly would have been on rail station or so...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine, Paint

Guy Chaddock English Country Rustic Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
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

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.