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
Pair Of Twig And Branch Rustic Style Rocking Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well-Crafted Pair of Adirondack/ Lake House Style Chairs in very good original condition made from mixed wood twigs and branches. Large hoop back rocking chairs made with branch frames and twig spindles overall. With elaborate interlaced twig backs. The sloping seats raised on newer wooden...
Category
20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Twig
1970's Root chair from a French Chestnut tree stump.
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
A Pair of Carved Live Root Fireside Chairs, His and Her’s A superb Pair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Carved Live Root Fireside Chairs, His and Her’s
A superb Pair of His and Her’s Chairs for your Porch or Log Cabin, these beautiful chair have been hand made in yew wood, n...
Category
1980s Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Yew
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
Set of 6 Rustic Adirondack Hooked Rug Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Rustic Adirondack arm chairs with a wood frame having skin backs and upholstered hooked rug seats with a pine tree design (PRICED AS SET)
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Animal Skin
Hickory Style Rustic Log Cabin Wood Woven Rush Seat Bar Stools Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hickory Style Rustic Log Cabin Wood Woven Rush Seat Bar Stools Chairs - a Pair. Item features Solid Log Frames, Woven Rush Seats, Distressed White Washed Finish. Circa Late 20th Cent...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Seating
Materials
Rope, Wood
Braided Rattan Bamboo Wicker Works 6 Dining Chairs Set
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous vintage set of 6 dining chair including 2 armchairs, bamboo rattan wicker in Michael Taylor for Wicker Works style. Braided frame gives a special charm. Upholstered in Frenc...
Category
1960s American Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Medallion Low Stool
Located in west palm beach, FL
Discover the charm of this Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Medallion Low Stool, a stunning piece that blends Asian-inspired artistry with bohemian flair. Crafted in the late 20th century...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Seating
Materials
Ceramic
Provincial Chinese Porch Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Deceptively simple, this rustic stool from the early 20th century shows off the ingenious joinery methods traditionally used by Chinese carpenters. The stool's three splayed legs are...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
Rustic Wabi-Sabi 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
Pair of Solid Walnut Trestle Stools, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A pair of trestle walnut stools in original finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Walnut
Classic Upholstered Bar Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
A sophisticated blend of timeless design and modern comfort. This Bar stool features a sturdy wooden frame finished in a warm straw wash, providing both durability and a natural, ele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Oak Settle with Fold Down Table, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Solid oak settle with integrated drop down table. Hand carved detailing throughout with forged iron hinges and hardware. Solid and sturdy construction with subtle joinery technique...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Iron
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
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 Italian Gio Ponti Style Yellow Ladderback Side Chair Woven Seagrass Seat
By Gio Ponti
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Italian Gio Ponti style yellow frame ladderback side or accent chair with a twisted & woven rush seagrass seat. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Seating
Materials
Seagrass, Wood, Paint
Pair of Tall Provincial Chinese Stools
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 Bar Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid wood, this bar stool features a beautifully curved X-back design that offers both style and support. The warm straw wash finish enhances the natural wood grain, gi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Selection of Nautical Campaign Benches circa 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Nautical Campaign benches, American, circa 1940s. They are priced at $2500 each or $4500 for the pair. These benches were made for use on U.S. Navy ships in the 1940s. They are constructed of pine and galvanized metal. It easily folds down for flat storage...
Category
1940s American Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Metal
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
Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Carousel Chairs - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your indoor or outdoor space with whimsical vintage charm using this captivating set of four wrought iron carousel chairs. Featuring intricately crafted backs reminiscent of f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wicker Chairs by Frederick Weinberg, 1960s, Set of 7
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage wrought iron and wicker bistro/dining chairs designed by Frederick Weinberg.
Elegant black wrought frame with a curvy wicker seat.
Very sturdy chairs good for in home and o...
Category
1960s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Rush Seat Bar Stool, France 1960S
Located in Rīga, LV
Primitive bar chair with a rush seat. Lightweight but sturdy.
Additional information:
Country of manufacture: France
Period: 1960s
Dimensions: W 3...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
“Solito” Bench in Wool and Wood by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2021
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
“Solito” Bench in Wool and Wood by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2021
Ines Schertel's primary material is sheep's wool. As a practitioner of Slow Design, the artist takes a holistic appr...
Category
2010s Brazilian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wool, 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
Set of 2 Solid Pine Chairs, Göran Malmvall, Sweden 1940s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 2 solid pine dining chairs designed by Göran Malmvall in the 1940s. Four more chairs are available, please ask.
Additional information:
Country of manufacture: Sweden
Period:...
Category
20th Century Swedish Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Mesquite Milking Stool from Jalisco, Western México, circa 1890
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Lovely round milking stool found in Western Mexico.
Great accent for an entrance or hallway.
Origin: Teponahuasco, Jalisco / Western México
Date of manufacture: Circa 1890
Materi...
Category
Late 19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Swedish Stool 19th Century
Located in Balen, BE
Authentic Swedish stool made in the 19th century, estimated mid to late 19th century.
Wonderful sturdy joinery. Has been previously scraped and shows all the previous layers of paint...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic Hoop Back Welsh Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A charming early windsor armchair with a hooped back and hand-turned spindles over a "waist" of a continuous bent arm with a central shoulder on the back of the arm across the four m...
Category
Early 1800s Welsh Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Ash
Burl Lounge Chair Unique
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Very unique Large Burl wood Lounge Chair . the inside has been hollowed out to lighten it up.
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Burl
Rare rocking chair by Steneby hemslöjd, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare rocking chair designed by Torsten Claeson who was one of the designers at Steneby Hemslöjd in the middle of the 20th century.
Loose cushion of high quality sheepskin.
Fits v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Pair of Leavitt Weaver Copper Side Chairs with Makers Mark
By Leavitt Weaver
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Leavitt Weaver famed artisan based in California's San Joaquin Valley. This pair of copper side chairs, each feature a makers mark stamp on the bottom, possibly a prototy...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Copper
Vintage Old hickory Armchairs
Located in Denton, TX
Substantial pair of Armchairs made by Old Hickory Furniture circa 1990s. Very rustic and sturdy with a touch of modern.
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hickory
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Antique Bench
Located in New York, NY
Impressive three inch thick teak bench. Beautiful details in this 100 year old wood. We added minimalist cone style legs. Both usable and a piece of art. Rare.
This bench was hand m...
Category
2010s Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Rustic Art Populaire Bench, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Art Populaire; Folk Art; Travail Populaire; Bench; Monoxylite; Wabi Sabi; 20th Century; Antique;
Early 20th century bench, seamlessly integrating wabi-sabi design elements. ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Alpine Monastic Bench with Folding Table, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and sculptural 19th-century Alpine monastic bench, masterfully handcrafted from solid wood with a rich, time-worn patina. This multifunctional piece was likely used in a commu...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Two Dutch Knobs Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Lovely armchairs from the 1960s made of solid oak with a wicker woven seat.
Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Charlotte Perriand and Charles Dudouyt.
Comfortable ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Chinese Autumn Moon Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The stool is a central fixture of Chinese furniture culture. Found in a variety of materials and forms, the stool transcends class lines, as much at home in the provincial courtyard ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
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
Solid Slice of Live Edge Elm Rustic Stool
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Solid Slice of Live Edge Elm Rustic Stool
A slice of elm cut from one piece of the Tree, flat with a live edge and uneven shape, the legs are made from twisted wood which formed by ...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
Pair of Rustic Country Weathered Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic (probably Mexican 1920s) Country style weathered oak and pine over scale Armchairs with brown leather seat and back with large nail head t...
Category
1920s Mexican Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak, Pine
Rupert Bevan Marcel bench - large
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
A contemporary bench with geometrically shaped legs inspired by the designer Marcel Coard.
Traditionally constructed in solid oak and available in a light, mid, dark or ebonised fin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Naive Wabi Sabi Bench, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century folk art bench, a magnificent treasure originating from the picturesque region of Auvergne in the heart of Rhône-Alpes, Cantal, France. Handcrafted from the finest dark ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
Rustic Style Large Italian Bamboo and Wicker Cane Armchair
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We invite you to read the full description, as it includes detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity and value of this piece.
This striking and generou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Pair of 19th Century Steer Horn Side Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
These are a beautiful matching pair of steer horn side chairs from the late 19th C., recently reupholstered with deep black cowhide leather. They are in the smaller scale for sitting...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Horn, Cowhide
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
Large 18th Century Vernacular Lancashire Lambing Chair
Located in London, GB
A fine example of a large 18th century vernacular lambing chair. Originating from the Fylde coast and built from a combination of patinated elm, pine and fruitwood. Sitting on its or...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Sculptural Horn Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
This stunning Vintage Boho Sculptural Horn Chair exemplifies American style with its unique blend of rustic elegance and artistic craftsmanship. Crafted from authentic horns, this ch...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Horn, Upholstery
Rustic Wooden Armchair with Inner Compartment, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
French wooden rustic 19th-century armchair featuring a unique organically shaped base, straight armrests, and a lift-up seat revealing a concealed storage compartment. The piece is c...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique Limestone Bench - Old Stone Bench - Garden Bench
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This is a 100 year old Limestone bench with a wonderful patina.
This antique limestone bench is suitable for interior and exterior application...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Limestone
Seventeenth-Century Antique Rustic Bench from Galicia
Located in London, GB
A rare late 17th Century bench from Galicia with nearly 300 years of patination, creating a beautiful and inimitable texture. The construction is rudimentary but incredibly solid, an...
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Thomasville Rustic Industrial Sculptural Iron Bull Burgundy Leather Daybed Sofa
By Thomasville
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 2000s with this exquisite sculptural iron and distressed burgundy leather sofa daybed.. The ultra rare daybed exudes an a...
Category
Early 2000s American Rustic Seating
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Jamestown Lounge Company British Oak Armchair 1930/40's
Located in New York, NY
Rare mid century arm chair made by the Jamestown Lounge Company, as part of the sought after British Oak series, circa 1930/40's. The chair features an exposed solid oak frame, with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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.