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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
Rustic Oak Bench with Storage
Located in Evergreen, CO
Seating and storage abound in this rustic bench from Belgium. Crafted in the late-19th century from roughly hewn oak, it has all the look of age-worn stability and rugged reliability...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Rustic Seating

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Iron

Rustic hand crafted Beige Wooden Bench, France, 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / bench / wood / rustic / mid-century Nice antique French wooden bench standing on two robust, graceful legs. The seat is supported by triangle reinforcement pieces....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

Rustic Javanese Vintage Wooden Side Chair with Slatted Bamboo Back and Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic vintage Javanese side chair from the mid 20th century with slatted bamboo back and seat. Created on the island of Java during the Midcentury period, this side chair features...
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Mid-20th Century Javanese Rustic Seating

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Bamboo, Wood

A Rare Chair Made From A Yale Campus Elm Tree, Ca. 1888
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Made by Chamberlain Company, New Haven CT from an elm tree that fell on Yale's property. The chair was a gift from Yale when they had received a period pilgrim chair...
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19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating

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Elm

Rustic Pine Beam Bench Pine and Corten Steel Base by Alabama Sawyer 6'
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our beam bench utilizes salvaged local pine logs for a rustic bench for indoors or outdoors. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural textu...
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2010s American Rustic Seating

Materials

Steel

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...
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20th Century Rustic Seating

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Twig

Contemporary Leather Sofa in Deconstructed Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Elegance, deconstructed design and high comfort. An immersive experience born from the exclusive craftsmanship: rediscover comfort through a vision that shows the essence of unique ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Rustic Seating

Materials

Leather, Jute, Linen, Wood

Rustic Traditional Hand-Painted Wood Chair, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic handmade and handpainted wood chair. By unknown artisan in Spain, circa 1940. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Rustic Seating

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Wood

Vintage Rustic Swiss Tripod Stool
Located in Bern, CH
Vintage Rustic Swiss Tripod Stool. Solid wood seat and tripod base. With light patination to the wood and minor signs of woodworm (no longer preval...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Rustic Seating

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Wood

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 ...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Custom Painted Bench by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom bench made by Dos Gallos Studio. Can be made any size and in custom finishes. As shown here, in Coldwell Green, Benjamin Moore HC-124 with an antique glaze. Made in Los Angele...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Seating

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Walnut

StavOak Dining Game Table & 4 Chairs Jack Daniels’ Barrel Staves Jobie G Redmond
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome original StavOak dining table or game table and glass top with four (4) chairs designed by Jobie G. Redmond and made from Jack Daniels’ barrel staves...
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1980s American Vintage Rustic Seating

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Oak

Rustic Italian Alpine Chair
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Chair in Mulberry Dimension: H.74 cm - W. 31 cm (seat height: 47 cm) Era: circa 1850 Provenience: Alps Essence: Mulberry Description This patina-rich mulberry wood antique...
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1850s Italian Antique Rustic Seating

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Fruitwood

Set of 4 French Oak Alpine Tripod Chairs, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 4 French Oak Alpine Tripod Chairs, 1950s This charming set of four oak tripod chairs comes from France and dates to the 1950s, representing the timeless appeal of traditional...
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating

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Oak

Rustic wood and knotted root armchairs, set of 4 - 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage rustic knotted tree root armchairs. These armchairs are made of naturally shaped tree root with plank seats. Real natural sculptures turned into chairs. These eye catchers...
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1960s French Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Pair of Late 20th Century Cow Hide Ottomans/ Footstools.
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Late 20th Century Cow Hide Ottomans/ Footstools. Cube shaped ottomans upholstered with a premium quality real cowhide In excellent original...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Seating

Materials

Cowhide

Early 20th Century Raw Wood Live Edge Chair
Located in Wichita, KS
Presented is a rustic raw or live edge wood chair with arms. All hand made and assembled, the chair has great character. arm height is 29" To v...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Rustic Seating

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Wood

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

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...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Seating

Materials

Rope, Maple

Rustic Italian Alpine Chair
Located in Vo', Veneto
Alpine Chair in Maple Wood Dimension: H.82 cm - W. 32 cm (H. seat: 52 cm) Period: c. 1850 Origin: Italian Alps Wood: Maple Description Original maple wood chair. Turned columns on...
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1850s Italian Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique 19th Century Child’s Windsor Armchair, English, 1870
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Antique 19th century Child’s Windsor Armchair, English Beautiful Antique ash / elm child’s Windsor chair. Hoop and stick back, arms with turned supports. The seat is raised on fo...
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1870s European Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Ash, Elm

Mid Century Faux Bamboo Armchair with Straw Back and Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Faux Bamboo Armchair with Straw Back and Seat Complete your living room with this faux bamboo framed armchair with cabriole front and back legs, cross and side stretcher...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Set of Four Vintage Wooden Bar Stools
Located in High Point, NC
This set of four vintage wooden bar stools exudes rustic charm with their weathered dark finish and sturdy, classic design. Crafted from solid wood, these stools feature a round seat...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Rustic American Country Painted Pine Live Edge Folk Art Bench Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rustic primitive handmade American folk art painted pine bench / low table. Crafted from reclaimed antique elements, having a rectangular rough live edge wood slap top, single dove...
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20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine, Paint

Two Rustic Chinese Stools, Sold Separately
Located in Sheffield, MA
Dated to the early 20th century, this rustic stool has simple splayed-leg design and well-worn finish. Crafted of northern elm wood with mortise-and-tenon joinery, without the use of...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Seating

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Elm

19th Century Rustic Handmade Stool
Located in Meulebeke, BE
19th century rustic handmade French stool made of a solid trunk of wood. On top of the wood log we find the three handmade metal nails and handle. A be...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

19th Century Irish Famine Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Rare 19th Century Irish famine chair. Beautifully constructed from ash with a lovely washed out colour. The chair is very robust and with a wide seat incredibly comfortable to sit in...
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19th Century Irish Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Ash

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

Rustic Italian Vintage Children’s Armchair In Bamboo And Wicker
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as it provides detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This iconic and charming ch...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Seating

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Bamboo, Wicker

French Tripod Milking Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
These 1960’s French milking stools are a work of functional design made to assist in “dairying.” The short, tripod legs created a low center of gravi...
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1960s French Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Ash

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 ...
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Early 20th Century Brazilian Rustic Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood, Walnut

Rustic Indian Low Wooden Chair with Rope Seat and Weathered Appearance
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian rustic low chair from the 19th century with rope accents and elephant motifs. Imbued with the rustic spirit of 19th-century Ind...
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19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Rope, Wood

Set of 12 American Rustic Old Hickory Martinsville Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 12 American Rustic Old Hickory chairs with 4 spindle back & contoured slat design seat and box form stretcher (2 arms/10 sides-1 branded Martinsville)(side: 19"W 19"D 35"H).  
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20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

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: ...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Wicker, Oak

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.      
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20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Hickory

Single Antique English Lancashire Rush Seat Side Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 19th century Lancashire rush seat side chair. Oak Very sturdy, excellent antique condition. Recent refreshed finish.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

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 ...
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19th Century European Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood

Tall Rustic Farm Stool or Pedestal in Solid Oak, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Two-tiered solid oak vintage stool. Excellent to use as a pedestal for the display of objects. Solid construction.
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating

Materials

Oak

Wooden Rustic Stool, 1880s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rustic wooden stool from the 1880s. Stools has a great patina.
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1880s French Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Seating

Materials

Fir

English Mahogany Rocking Chair
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Rocking chair upholstered in capitoné. With an elegant design, the structure is made of dark solid wood, with a smooth finish and well-defined curved shapes that integrate the armres...
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Early 20th Century British Rustic Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Rustic Vintage Pair of Root Wood Armchairs with Wraparound Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage pair of American root wood armchairs with wraparound backs and rustic character. Experience the raw allure of nature and craftsmanship with this pair of vintage American ro...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Welsh Rustic Elm Stool
Located in Faversham, GB
An early 19th century elm milking stool raised on three chunky pine legs. The seat is heavily pitted with extensive wear to the surface only adding to its rustic charm. A charming ...
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Early 19th Century Welsh Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Elm

A Primitive Vernacular Rustic 'Hedge' or Famine Chair, c1800s, England
Located in Hitchin, England
An amazing primitive and naive vernacular 'Hedge' chair, also termed Famine chair, that dates from the 1800s and originates from England. The piece sits ...
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18th Century British Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Studio Made Root Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This one of a kind chair is made from one piece of found root wood. Beautifully carved and polished, this is a functional piece of art. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Robust Midcentury Rustic Tree Stump Pedestal, Stool or Drinks Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic Thai vintage tree stump that can be used as a stool, pedestal or drinks table. This vintage Thai tree stump offers an authentic rustic charm that is both functional and deco...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Vintage Wooden Bar Stools
Located in High Point, NC
This set of four vintage wooden bar stools exudes rustic charm with their weathered dark finish and sturdy, classic design. Crafted from solid wood, these stools feature a round seat...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

1940s Rustic Industrial Iron and Buffalo Leather Swivel Stools, Set of 4
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, rare, leather and iron swivel stools you could hope to find. Firm cushioning lend inviting comfort to the elegant silhouette. ...
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1940s Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed Pine Painted Bench - Stone Grey
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with precision and painted in a soothing stone grey hue, this bench exudes rustic charm. The reclaimed pine adds character, telling a story of history and sustainability. Ele...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine

American Rustic Old Hickory Glider Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory porch glider (loveseat) with woven rectangular seat and back and suspended by chains
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20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Metal

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...
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Mid-20th Century Javanese Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Italian Pine Bench Set from Old Vineyard, Modernist, Italy, 1960's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist; Rustic; Modernist; Italian Pine Bench and Table from Old Vinery; 960s; Rustic modernist dining benches in Italian pine made in the 1960s. Naturalist and brutal pieces ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory Woven Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory (1940s) open arm chairs with a woven seat & back and a box form double stretcher.
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1940s American Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Hickory

Set of Six Rural Oak Dining Chairs, Spain, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Six Rural Oak Dining Chairs, Spain, 1950s A fantastic set of six rural oak dining chairs originated in Spain in the 1950s. Crafted by hand from solid oak, these chairs embody ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Rustic Seating

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Oak

Italy 18th Century Country Rustic Armchair, Chestnut Wood Hand Cut and Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 18th century country rustic robust armchair in chestnut wood hand cut, restored and polished with shellac and wax. Straw seat in excellent condition Measures cm: H 102\48 x ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Straw, Chestnut

Vintage Bohemian Rustic Handcrafted Wooden Stool with Leather Seat & Brass Bells
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a small, rectangular wooden stool with four turned legs. The seat is cushioned and upholstered in worn brown leather. The sides are covered with a woven textile featuring a r...
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1970s Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique and Rustic Folk Art Bench from Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique bench in folk art. The bench is rustic and primitive and made circa 1820-1830. Made from painted pine with a solid seat and sturdy legs. Healthy and solid frame. Minor dry cr...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine

Rustic Adirondack Willow Rocking Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Adirondack style bent willow rocking chair with round slat back, rounded arms, and red seat cushion (Matching loveseat: MP2289, armchair: MP2290)
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20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Iron

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 ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Rush, 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.

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