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
$2,355Sale Price|25% Off
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
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
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
Vintage Wicker and Bamboo High Back Wing Chairs with Linen Cushions
Located in San Francisco, CA
Made in Italy in the Mid-Twentieth Century, discover the charm of these bamboo wicker high-back chairs, newly upholstered in Benisson linen stripe. A stylish twist on the classic win...
Linen, Bamboo, Wicker
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
$3,389Sale 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
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
Danish Modern 1940s Wingback Lounge Chair With Wooden Wings
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great example of early Danish midcentury design, circa 1930-40s wingback chair in hand carved solid oak with exposed sides and brass tacks. Sturdy and strong construction of generous...
Wool, Oak
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
Wingback Armchair in Beige Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, beech, beige floral fabric, Europe, 1950s This strong, playful wingback chair is designed with a slightly tilted back in order to provide sitting comfort. The wooden arm...
Fabric, Wood
$6,178
H 37.41 in W 31.11 in D 32.29 in
Hvidt and Mølgaard Sculptural High-Back Bordeaux Wingback chair, Denmark 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in Ystad, SE
Hvidt and Mølgaard Sculptural High-Back Bordeaux Wingback chair, Denmark 1950s Elegant and sculptural Danish wingback lounge chair designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen an...
Beech, Upholstery
Danish Wingback Chair in Off White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wingback chair, stained beech legs, fabric, Denmark, 1950s. This archetypical wingback chair of the 1950s is both extremely comfortable and pleasing to the eyes. This easy chair wi...
Fabric, Wood
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with canvas and cognac aniline tubings. Legs in teak. Model 2204, made by Fredericia ...
Leather, Teak, Canvas
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair in original patinated nature leather upholstery. Legs in teak. Model 2204, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Teak
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
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
Pair of Tan Faux Leather Wing Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of tan faux leather wing chairs, nail head trim on the front of the arms and along the fronts of the seats, raised on walnut cabriole legs in front and square splayed ones at ba...