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
Folks 32 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
Located in Antwerp, BE
Serban Ionescu; Folks Series; Functional Art; Sculpture Chair; Armchair; Sidechair; Conversation Piece; Art;
Folks 32, 2021
This unique piece was on view in the exhibition "In Order of Appearance" by Serban Ionescu from 20/03/21-24/04/21 in Everyday Gallery in Antwerp, Belgium next to the solo show of Marria Pratts...
Category
2010s Romanian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
$4,992 Sale Price
20% Off
Guy Chaddock English Country Rustic Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Guy Chaddock
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four English Country or Rustic European style side chairs or dining chairs
By Guy Chaddock & Co.
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved solid maple frames, with rush ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rush, Maple
Brutalist Wabi Sabi Benches, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century French brutalist benches, reflecting the essence of wabi-sabi beauty in their imperfect form. These benches feature a robust dark wood structure and a rich, time-worn pa...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,500 / item
Blue Painted Rustic Farmhouse Wooden Bench
Located in High Point, NC
An blue painted wooden bench showcasing beautifully timeworn character and authentic surface patina. The bench features a long rectangular top with gently distressed blue paint, reve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Guy Chaddock English Country Rustic Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Guy Chaddock
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of 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 seat...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rush, Maple
Vintage Farmhouse Spindle Back Wooden Bench, Rustic Charm, USA, c. 1980s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive wooden bench in the vintage farmhouse tradition, crafted from solid wood and showcasing a spindle back, turned legs, and gently curved arms. This piece blends timeless ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Cypress Beam Bench 3' Long Solid Wood + Corten Steel by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our wood beam bench in cypress utilizes salvaged wood logs for a rustic seating experience. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural t...
Category
2010s American Rustic Seating
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,850 / set
Alpine Chair in Oak Wood
Located in Vo', Veneto
Alpine Chair in Oak Wood
Dimension: H.93 cm - W. 42 cm (H. seat: 48 cm)
Period: c. 1850
Origin: Italian Alps
Wood: oak
Description
Original Alpine chair in oak wood. Contextualize...
Category
1850s Italian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Fir
Vintage wooden bar swivel chair, Slovenia 1992
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The beautiful wooden barstool made in Slovenia in 1992.
Made of solid beech wood in the style of the Windsor chair.
360°swivel action.
Stable, solid, very comfortable.
Good vintage ...
Category
Late 20th Century Slovenian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech
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
Faux-Pair of Rustic Pine Chairs, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming near-pair of rustic pine chairs, retaining traces of paint here and there. Large trapezoidal seats. Raised on sabre legs.
Priced individually.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Anthroposophical Solid Oak Carved Tripod Folk Art side Chair, Switzerland 1950's
By Rudolf Steiner
Located in Den Haag, NL
Anthroposophical Solid Oak Carved Tripod Folk Art side Chair, Switzerland 1950's
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
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
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
American Rustic Old Hickory Porch Glider / Loveseat
Located in Dallas, TX
American Rustic Old Hickory porch glider (loveseat) with woven rectangular seat and back and suspended by chains.United States. 20th Century
Category
20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Metal
Woven Seat Stool, France, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage carved wood stool with a woven seat. I have 3 more items with a lacquered wood surface.
Category
1960s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Rope, Wood
$771 / item
Rustic Design X Frame Lounge Chairs, Belgium 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Rustic Design X Frame Lounge Chair / Fauteuil set of 2. Made in Belgium, 1950's period. Dark stained oak constructed arm chairs with all new reupholstered cushions. The armch...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Early 19th c. Hitchcock or Fancy Chair c.1820-1840
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An early to mid 19th century rustic Hitchcock chair with original painted, black wood finish with gold floral detail and original intact, rush seat.
CREATOR Unknown.
...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Rush, Pine, Paint
$1,276 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Custom Built KPS Group Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage custom built arm chairs. Hand made by the prestigious KPS group in Italy. Beautiful warm wood with hand carved detail. Inset cane panel with custom upholst...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rustic Seating
Materials
Upholstery
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
Characterful Milk Stool Solid Wood Stool Rustic
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful, old, and characterful milk stool, a wooden stool with a central handle, made of solid wood, first half of the 20th century.
Highly crafted, the wood has developed a beaut...
Category
1920s European Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Folks 33 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
Located in Antwerp, BE
Serban Ionescu; Folks Series; Functional Art; Sculpture chair; Armchair; Sidechair; Conversation Piece; Art;
Folks 33, 2021
This unique piece was on view in the exhibition "In Order of Appearance" by Serban Ionescu from 20/03/21-24/04/21 in Everyday Gallery in Antwerp, Belgium next to the solo show of Marria Pratts...
Category
2010s Romanian 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...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Plastic, Lucite, Wood, Teak
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
Rustic 19th Century Indian Rocking Chair with Metal Accents and Turned Supports
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic antique Indian rocking chair from the 19th century, with metal accents and nicely distressed appearance. Created in India during the 19th century, this rocking chair charms ...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Vintage Windsor Style Dining Chairs by Hunt Furniture
Located in Elkton, MD
A set of six vintage Windsor-style dining chairs, including four side chairs and two armchairs. Crafted from solid wood, these chairs feature a classic spindle-back design with splay...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Rustic Vintage Ladder Back and Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Elkton, MD
A set of 6 charming dining chairs with rush seats and ladder-style backs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
A Set of Four Rustic Vintage Oak and Rush Seat Dining Chairs With Ladder Backs
Located in Elkton, MD
A set of 4 charming dining chairs made of rustic oak with rush seats and ladder-style back.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Antique Spanish Revival Carved Oak Side Chairs With Crest Motif & Leather Seats
Located in Elkton, MD
Pair of Antique Spanish Revival Carved Oak Side Chairs With Crest Motif & Leather Seats.
Each chair features a tall, hand-carved back with a central crest motif, flanked by barle...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rustic Wabi-Sabi Brown Versatile Piece, Console Table, Side Table, Bench, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wabi-Sabi; Rustic; Brutalist; France; Craftsmanship; wooden bench; console table; side table; stool; Display; Oriental
A rustic dark brown versatile piece of furniture. This item ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Brutalist Monoxylite Armchairs, France, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Monoxylite; Brutalist Armchair; Wabi Sabi; Minimalism; Brutalism; Pine Trunks;
Brutalist monoxylite armchair, a true statement piece for any contemporary interior. Crafted from so...
Category
1980s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
$4,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Rustic American Victorian Horn Chaise
By Wenzel Friedrich
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic American Victorian steer horn chaise with stars & leaping fish motif (Attributed WENZEL FRIEDRICH).
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Leather, Horn
Naive Folk Art 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
Walnut Rustic Modern Chalet Sofa in Pierre Frey Bouclé, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Walnut chalet sofa, a timeless piece inspired by rustic modern design from 1960s Switzerland. Crafted with a wabi-sabi ethos, this walnut-framed sofa exude...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
$3,600 Sale Price
45% Off
16th Century French wooden stool with storage and nice patina
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 16th century / stool with storage / wood / rustic / Mid-century
This rustic stool dates back to the 16th century and was crafted in France. The beautiful patina testifies t...
Category
16th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Organic 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
Hand Hewn Pine Log Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s
Hand hewn solid pine log armchair and matching ottoman. Incredible piece for your modern cabin, lodge, or organic modern, minimalist interior. ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
$850 / set
Wooden Armchair With Storing Space, France, 1872
Located in Antwerp, BE
French; Wooden Armchair; Side Chair; Storing Space; Storage; 1872; 19th Century; Rustic; Country Chair;
French wooden rustic country armchair from the late 19th century with straig...
Category
1870s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,018 Sale Price
20% Off
Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Antique, Naive Vintage Stool/Table, England c1900s
Located in Hitchin, England
Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Antique, Naive Vintage Stool/Table, England, c19th Century.
A small wonky rustic stool that could also serve as a side/coffee table. Sitting on four s...
Category
19th Century English Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Wabi-sabi Tripod Stool 20th Century Solid Natural Wood Hand-Carved
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
This expressive three-legged stool is a raw and organic piece, hand-carved from solid natural wood, retaining the irregularities, texture, and form of its original log. The triangula...
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
$482 Sale Price
30% Off
Restoration Hardware Solid Teak Outdoor Platform Base/Chaise Lounge
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautifully chaise lounge design by Restoration Hardware. This wonderful piece is crafted from solid teak wood and features a sturdy slatted design with a natural weathered patina th...
Category
Early 2000s American Rustic Seating
Materials
Teak
Custom Wood Bench in Driftwood Finish by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom bench made of Douglas fir. Built up 3.5" top and base As shown in a grey/beige driftwood finish. Can be made in any size in a variety of finishes. Made in Los Angeles, by Dos...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Seating
Materials
Fir
Rustic Old Hickory Rattan Chaise Lounge
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory (Circa 1930s) chaise lounge with rattan splat & seat on legs joined by a box stretcher. (Branded: Rustic Hickory/ Furniture Co/ Laporte Ind)
Category
1950s American Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Blue Painted Rustic Farmhouse Wooden Bench
Located in High Point, NC
This charming antique wooden bench features beautifully distressed layers of its original chippy paint, revealing soft tones of seafoam green, weathered blue, and warm terracotta woo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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
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
Rustic Vintage Handcrafted Oak Step Stool with Slatted Top and Curved Sides
Located in Seattle, WA
A charming vintage handcrafted step stool seemingly made of solid oak, featuring a slatted top surface and smoothly curved side panels that lend a sculptural, handcrafted quality. Li...
Category
1970s Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic Long A-Frame Wooden Bench with Cross Stretcher and Splaying Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique long A-Frame wooden bench with rustic appearance and H-Form stretcher. This antique long A-Frame wooden bench exudes rustic charm and character, making it a captivating ad...
Category
19th Century Javanese Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
French Wrought Iron Chairs in Original Finish, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Antique French Wrought Iron Chairs with their original finish and beautiful patina. The chairs are sold as a pair.
please let us know if you would like a freight shipping quote oth...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,680 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rustic Italian Gregorius Pineo Wrought Iron Leaf Back Twig Outdoor Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rustic Italian Gregorius Pineo Wrought Iron Leaf Back Twig Outdoor Chair
Additional information:
Materials: Wrought Iron
Color: Black
Brand: Greg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
$2,137 Sale Price
25% Off
Rustic Indonesian 19th Century Solid Wood Turned Stool with Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian turned wooden stool from the 19th century with brown patina. Crafted in Indonesia during the 19th century, this stool is made of soli...
Category
19th Century Indonesian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Artisan Made Kidney Shape Tripod Stool, France 1920's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Original Artisan Made Handcrafted Kidney Shape Tripod Stool. Made in France, early 20th Century, 1920's period. Solid oak wood constructed stool. This comes in very good cond...
Category
1920s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Beautiful shaped rustig low stool in painted wood, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / stool / wood / rustic / mid-century / vintage / French provincial
Rare rustic wooden low stool crafted around 1900 in France. The exceptional shape and nice layers o...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Spanish Rustic Workshop Wooden Tripod Stool or Side Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic wooden high stool with a three-legged base and round seat. Spain, 1920s-1930s.
From the northern part of Spain this rustic stool has a primitive construction, great shape and character.
This traditional farm or workshop rustic stool has a terrific patina. It shows the pass of time with signals of antique repairs.
Wood strecthers joining each leg.
To be used for decorative purposes and as occasional table or side table.
Measures: 42 cm W x 36 cm D x 65 cm H // 16,53 in W x 14,17 in D x 25,59 in H
The seat is : 26 cm diameter // 10,23 in diameter.
Workshop Tripod Stool // Wood High Stool // Rustic Stool // Spanish Tripod Stool
Category
20th Century Spanish Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Pine
Brown Woven Leather Mahogany Bench
Located in Astoria, NY
Brown Woven Leather Mahogany Bench, with four supports conjoined by two stretchers. 18" H x 54" W x 16" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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
$1,396 Sale Price
30% Off
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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