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 the 1903 Thomas Lee Adirondack chair.
Rustic design is perhaps mostly about texture and humble materials: hand-hewn 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 furniture helps bring the beauty of the outdoors inside. As you can see on 1stDibs, rustic wares offer no end of inspiration.
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Style: Rustic
Pair of Ralph Lauren Hewn Oak Frame Sheep Skin Club Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rarely seen and extraordinary pair of Ralph Lauren rustic oak frame club chairs in sheep skin upholstery. With square hewn oak wood frames in a distress...
Category
20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Wooden Rustic Stool, 1880's
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rustic wooden stool from the 1880s.
With beautiful wood connection can be seen on the seat.
Stools has a great patina.
Category
1880s Belgian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Brutalist Sculptural Rustic European Elm Stool
Located in New York, NY
Three-legged Brutalist wooden stool. Back and seat are both composed of large pieces of solid elm. Cool open handle detail. Quite amazing to beh...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
Early English Style Side Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
An early English Jacobean style antiqued wood side chair, the slatted back with an arched carved top rail, the solid seat on turned legs joined ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Worpsweder Chairs, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
A set of six Worpsweder chairs, Lower Saxony in Germany 19th century. Chestnut. The rustic chairs have a very pretty hand-carved back decoration and reed seats. They are in very good condition and stable.
They ship from Germany and include shipping costs and customs to Boston.
Worpswede in Lower Saxony is famous nationwide for its long tradition as an artists' colony. Nowadays, about 130 artists and craftsmen and women live there permanently. The artists who created the so called "Worpsweder Kuentlerkolonie" were looking for the simple and original in art and life. One of the most famous members of this colony was Paula Modersohn...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Chestnut
Set of 6 Rustic Antique Country French Dining Chairs Includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 rustic antique country French dining chairs includes 2 Armchairs and was fashioned from old-growth oak to last for centur...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
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
Vittorio Valabrega Rustic Scalloped Edge Dining Chairs, Set of 10, Italy, 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Vittorio Valabrega Rustic Primitive Dining Chairs, Set of 10
This is an extremely rare set of rustic Deco chairs. Their appearance is both heavy and light thanks to the ladder back....
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
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
French Rustic Oak Coffee Table Traditional Carpenter Details 1970's
Located in Bergen op Zoom, NL
Solid Rustic Oak coffee table from the 1970's
Handmade by a local carpenter shop probably in Belgium or France
Nice details in the con...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Splayed Leg Tripodal Faceted Dark Elm Stools, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Rustic carved tripod elm stools with irregular edges. Two available. Priced per item.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
Small Swedish 19th Century Brown Leather Footstool
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Swedish 19th century brown leather footstool with great patina and burn branded initials underneath.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Chinese Rustic Early 20th Century Reddish Brown Lacquered Stool with Bamboo Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese reddish brown lacquered stool from the early 20th century, with bamboo seat and pillar strut motifs. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this wooden stool features a rectangular top with bamboo seat, resting above a pierced apron adorned with pillar strut motifs. Raised on four straight legs connected to one another through side stretchers, the stool boasts a nicely weathered patina. With its clean lines and rustic presence, this Chinese wooden stool...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Rustic Old Hickory Sofa with Forest Print
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Old Hickory style (20th Cent) sofa / settee with spindle design sides, back, & base with 6 forest print upholstered cushions (brass Old Hickory ta...
Category
20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Hickory
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Dos Gallos Custom Oakwood Bench with Scalloped Back and Apron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom scalloped bench in oak. Hand planed, heavy distress oil rubbed finish. Can be made in any size,, oak or walnut and in a variety of finishes. Made by Dos Gallos Studio in Los A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Old Hickory Barrel-Back Settee
Located in Houston, TX
Old Hickory barrel-back settee with a bent hickory frame and a woven splint seat and back.
Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipp...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Hickory
Rustic Splayed Leg Solid Wood Sculptural Bench, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Lovely through tenon detail. Some discoloration on surface. Seat is 8'' deep.
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 27 American Wicker and Birch Armchairs Chairs
Located in New York, NY
27 American Rustic Old Hickory style (mid-20th Century) faux birch grey painted armchairs having a spindle design back with a woven seat and back panel with rattan trim (Makers mark:...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Birch
Pair of Rustic Wagon Wheel Adirondack Swivel Stools after Old Hickory
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rustic, Adirondack style swivel stools, of massive center post and rough hewn wood construction. Offered and priced individually, but we would ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Iron
American Rustic Old Hickory 5-Piece Pub Set Table and Chairs
Located in New York, NY
5 piece American rustic old hickory pub set composed of a round table with a slat barrel base and 4 matching side chairs with a slat barrel base and round viny...
Category
20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic Chinese Stool
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
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
Rustic Half Round Farm Stool, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A carved Elm farm tripod stool. The unique semi-circle seat and angled legs add a modern touch to an, otherwise, rustic piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
Pair of Round Pine Stools, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A pair of pine tripod stools with a center hole in the seat. They unscrew entirely for shipping.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Late 19th Century Mezquite Min Milking Wood Stool with Thick Round Top
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Antique natural mezquite minimilking stool wood stool with thick round top found in Western Mexico.
Category
Mid-19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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
19th Century American Pine Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic and modern-in-spirit 19th century American pine single plank-top bench with simple legs and exaggerated wide spandrels.
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
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 India, this low chair serves as a tangib...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Rope, Wood
Set of 6 Old Hickory Ash Wood Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Old Hickory (1940/50s) ash wood dining chairs having a saddle seat and a woven round back with paddle arms and a stretcher (branded OLD HICKORY) (priced as set).
Category
20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Ash, Wood, Hickory
Set of 6 Rustic Adirondack Hooked Rug Arm Chairs
Located in New York, 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
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
Artisans of Marolles, Rustic Red Oak Side Chair, France, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Stamped
Jean Touret moved to Pezay, a rural area near Marolles, in 1946. While there, he became highly conscious of the uncertainty that Industrial development would bring to the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
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
Antique Hand-Crafted Rustic and Organic Oak Tree Stool for Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality made and heavy little stool made of oak branches.
This rustic and perfectly original stool or table is made of natural tree branches and it dates back to the early 1900'...
Category
Early 20th Century European Rustic Seating
Materials
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
Brandt Ranch Oak Bar Stool Acorn Brown Finish & Black-Brown Faux Leather Seat
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful swivel bar stool by A. Brandt comprised of solid ranch oak and a dark brown almost black vinyl or faux leather seat cushion. Wonderful vintage condition. The joints have been tightened and the swivel lubricated, and a light coat of restore-a-finish has been applied. Please see photos. Circa mid-20th century.
Such an awesome bar stool by A. Brandt!! This stool is comprised of rustic solid ranch oak with an Acorn Brown finish that is signature to A. Brandt Company furniture. Acorn Brown was made by applying an oil stain before sealing the wood. After lacquering, Acorn Brown wax was applied. And this stool wears it well!! It’s just what you need at the end of your rustic, western, or industrial style bar, but it would also be perfect at a tall game or bar style table. This fabulous stool has a solid ranch oak base with an iron ring stretcher joining its four splayed legs which makes it extra sturdy and mirrors the sultry dark brown round and rotating cushioned vinyl seat. It is versatile and just what you need to add a little spark of style to an otherwise mundane spot!
A Brandt Company was established in 1900 by German immigrant August Brandt...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Solid Elm Stools Square with Chamfers and Through Tenons, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A pair of honey-colored Elm stools with octagonal tops.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
Continental Horn and Antler Velvet Chaise
Located in New York, NY
Continental (19th century-Probably German) horn and antler chaise with graphic print black and white upholstery and two matching throw pillo...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Fine Antique Walnut and Leather Fireside Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Early and rare fireside chair pair, possibly Dutch. Tall backed chairs with short wings upholstered overall in brown leather, now time worn to a fine antique patina. The leather trim...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Dutch Rustic Oak Stool
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique stool, made of solid oak.
The wood has a beautiful weathered patina.
The stool is stable and sturdy. Constructively in order.
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Oak
Custom Walnut Wood Scalloped Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom walnut scalloped back bench. Can be made in a variety of woods and finishes. Classic colonial design. Made in LA by Dos Gallos Studio. Can be cust...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Seating
Materials
Walnut
1930s Gino Levi Montalcini Italian Design Rationalist Wood Lounge Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare rationalist lounge chair
Italy, 1927.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic Old Hickory Sofa with Forest Print
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Old Hickory style (20th century) sofa / settee with spindle design sides, back, and base with 6 forest print upholstered cushions (brass Old Hicko...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Chinese Lucky Eight Stool, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The traditional squared lines of Ming furniture are given a distinctive curved flair in this late 19th century Provincial stool. A narrow seat is supported by four splayed legs that flare outwards with a natural bend. Resembling the Chinese character for the lucky number...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Elm
“Tapera” Little Chair in Wool and Wood by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2019
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary “Tapera” little chair in wool and wood by Inês Schertel, Brazil 2019
Ines Schertel's primary material is sheep's wool. As a practitioner of ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Rustic Seating
Materials
Wool, Wood
Rustic Modern Armchairs with Ottoman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic modern armchairs, rush or cord seating and back, lack lacquered plywood arms, Italy, 1940s
Superb pair of armchairs with ottoman
The r...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Cord, Rush, Plywood
Pair of 19th Century French Benches
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century pine benches from France with plank seats with rounded ends and pegged construction following down to simple bases with tapered vase type legs.
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
English Country Pine Chair circa 1800 with Scrolled Arms and Lift-Top Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English country pine chair from the early 19th century, with pierced back, scrolled arms and lift-top seat. This rustic country armchair features a simple pierced back, adorned wi...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine
Upholstered Side Chair with Nailhead Trim
Located in Naples, FL
Tall upholstered club chair with arms. Chair has original upholstery in good condition with nailhead trim. Arms have signs of wear. Measurements are listed, however, floor to arm mea...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Staten Island Ferry Auxiliary Hickory and Bronze Bench
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Long, folding, painted hickory and bronze bench from the Staten Island Ferry. Sturdy, narrow Hickory seat with oxblood red paint and locking, salt water patinated bronze legs. Latche...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Bronze
Handmade Mexican Contemporary Conacaste Solid Wood Armchair Indigenous Textiles
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Mexican architect Estrella Mora's collection "was born with the intention of returning the identity of Mexico's history to design, creating links between artisans and designers, so t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Textile, Bentwood
Rustic Old Hickory Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American rustic old hickory armchair with slat back above a contoured seat and legs joined by a box stretcher. (Branded: Old Hickory/ Martinsville/ ...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
4 Hand Wrought Iron and Woven Raffia Armchairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Woven raffia seat and back rests in chevron pattern, these heavy and important hand wrought iron armchairs retain the wonderful original wear and patina from years of use and enjoyment. Made in Mexico, these hand forged iron chairs...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
American Victorian Natural Wicker Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian natural wicker arm chair with fan shaped back with scroll and filigree design. (Heywood Brothers)
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wicker
Rustic Continental Tree Trunk Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
3 Rustic Continental (19th-20th century) tree trunk base side chairs with twig hoop design back. (PRICED EACH).
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Rustic seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Old Hickory Furniture Company, Alabama Sawyer, Andrianna Shamaris, and Bernhardt. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $119 and tops out at $68,000 while the average work can sell for $1,925.
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