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.
High Back Pine Settle, Fireside Country Pub Bench This is an old Pine Settle
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
High Back Pine Settle, Fireside Country Pub Bench This is an old Pine Settle, it has a planked back and curved end supports, it is made in 1” thick pine, the pine has an original old...
Pine
Rustic Adirondack Wing Armchair, Stained Pine, Mid-20th Century, USA
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Adirondack-style (Mid-20th Century) stained pine wing / armchair comprised of shaped planks with decorative cutouts, joined with tusk and ten...
Wood
20th Century Tall Wing Back Vintage Leather Armchair from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
20th century tall wing back armchair from Denmark, upholstered in vintage caramel leather. The chair features a classic wing back form with nail head trim accenting the wings, front,...
Leather, Wood
Painted Pine Camel-Back Bench or Settle.
Located in Baltimore, MD
The top rail of this pretty bench is boldly scalloped and with the other backboards frames a single long rectangular panel. The legs are notched to give a cabriole effect and end wi...
Pine
$5,260 / set
H 48.43 in W 31.7 in D 33.08 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN CAROLEAN HIGH BACK WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of antique Italian / Carolean throne armchairs with ornately carved bases and floral uphols...
Upholstery, Hardwood
1960s Italian Wing Chair Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
A great 1960s Italian wing chair newly upholstered with a solid tangerine front fabric and a matching patterned upholstered back. Walnut legs.
Cotton, Walnut
Oversized English Leather Wing Armchair
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous and oversized English wing armchair features carved mahogany Ball and claw front legs and upholstered in rich, dark brown soft leather. It has a separate feather filled...
Leather, Hardwood, Mahogany
Pine Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This lovely pine bench has everything. The top rail is beautifully scalloped with a crest in the center and straight lines with two little points on each side of it before it dips a...
Pine
$3,372Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 27.96 in D 28.35 in
Two Mahogany Armchairs from the Early 20th Century in Light Upholstery
Located in Opole, PL
Two Mahogany Armchairs from the Early 20th Century in Light Upholstery We present you two wooden armchairs with upholstered seats and backrests, and removable cushions. The front cl...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-Century Style Wing-Backed Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century style Wing-Back Reclining Lounge Chair with a timeless silhouette and comfortable, ergonomic design. Upholstered in a classic textured vinyl, it features a supportive win...
Fabric
20th Century French Country Style Leather Wingback Armchair
Located in New York, NY
French Country wingback armchair, hand-crafted in the 20th Century. Beautifully tailored leather upholstery with brass stud trimming. The leather has aged well and has a warm sepia-b...
Brass
$8,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 45 in W 35 in D 33 in
Pair of Modern High Back Lounge Chairs with Designer Cream Velvet
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Pair of modern high back lounge chairs with designer cream velvet. Art deco inspired frames, made in Italy. Upholstered in a beige cream designer velvet and finished in a satin hand ...
Velvet, Wood
Fine English Leather Wing Armchair
Located in London, GB
This fine quality and very handsome handmade English leather wing armchair features a ball and claw leg in the 18th century style. It has a butto...
Leather, Hardwood
$3,545 / set
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
20th Century Pair of English Leather Wingback Armchairs, circa 1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A truly stunning example of English leather craftsmanship, these leather wingback armchairs have an exceptionally rare studded seating and headrest, with brass studs on the armrest. ...
Leather
Pair of Distressed Cigar Leather Wingback Chairs with Ottomans
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of rustic English style wingback lounge chairs or club chairs with ottomans. The chairs feature wood frames covered with aged, distressed cigar leather with patinated b...
Brass
Bob Timberlake Wingback Chair Lodge Cabin Rustic Oversized for Lexington
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Bob Timberlake...
Wool, Wood
Leather Wingback Lounge Chair by Paul Roberts, Rustic Suede Upholstery
By Paul Roberts
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Western Country Rustic Lodge Suede Leather Wingback Lounge Chair...
Leather, Suede
Fine Pair of Drexel for Lillian August Leather Wing Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Drexel Heritage wing chairs for Lillian August with flared arms, carved wood frame, button tufted back, brass tack decoration, block back legs and turned front legs with bras...
Leather
Early 18th Century English Wingchair
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable early 18th century English oak wingchair of simple form and construction with applied wings to a gently sloping paneled back, s...
Oak
Rustic Pair of Wicker Wrapped Wingback Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic pair of wing chairs featuring a large frame wrapped with wicker. The large generous seat has a decorative, geometric woven pattern in the back and front apron. The seats have ...
Wicker
Pair of Ralph Lauren British Colonial Style Woven Back Armchairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Ralph Lauren British Colonial style woven back armchairs with new upholstered cushions.
Wood, Rush
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H 41.75 in W 24 in D 18 in
Scottish 1900s Oak Orkney Island Wingback Chair with Handwoven Straw Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Scottish Orkney Island oak wingback chair from the early 20th century with handwoven straw back, rush seat, open arms, straight legs and side stretcher...
Oak, Rush, Straw
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H 32.75 in W 18 in D 14.75 in
Small Scottish Orkney Wingback Chair with Handwoven Straw Back, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Scottish Orkney accent chair from the early 20th century, with handwoven straw back and wooden seat. Created on the Orkney Islands near the northern tip of Scotland in the ea...
Straw, Wood
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H 41 in W 24.5 in D 18 in
Late 19th Century Oak Orkney Island Wingback Chair with Handwoven Straw Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Scottish Orkney Island oak wingback chair from the late 19th century, with handwoven straw back, rush seat, open arms, straight legs and side stretchers. ...
Straw, Oak
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H 35.5 in W 24.5 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Scottish Orkney Chair with Handwoven Straw Back and Zigzag Patterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic 19th century Orkney chair with zigzag-patterned handwoven straw back from the Island of Orkney near the Northern tip of Scotland and new woven upholstery. This armchair ...
Fabric, Straw, Wood
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H 41 in W 20.75 in D 17 in
Scottish Late 19th Century Orkney Chair with Wraparound Handwoven Straw Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Scottish orkney chair with handwoven wrap around straw back, wooden arm supports, straight legs and side stretchers from the late 19th century. This wood and straw chair was born i...
Straw, Wood