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.
Early 20th Century French Beechwood Workbench with Vise, Drawer, Lower Shelves
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French beechwood workbench features a vise grip on the left side that can be positioned so that a bar towel can be hung from it. A drawer on the right wh...
Iron
Early 20th Century English Oak Dining Table with Drop Leaf Design
Located in Leicester, GB
This early 20th-century oak dining table has fabulous size and proportion. The table is very deep when opened fully. Made in solid Oak, the antique dining table is rustic in style wi...
Oak
Spanish Rustic Walnut Side Table with Drawers, Early 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Charming Spanish rustic side table crafted in solid walnut, dating from the early 20th century. The piece features two small front drawers decorated with geometric carved panels and ...
Wrought Iron
Spanish Walnut Low Table with Carved Drawers, circa 1920
Located in BÉTERA, ES
This Spanish low table dates from the early 20th century, circa 1920, and is crafted in solid walnut. The piece features a rectangular top with softly rounded edges, resting above tw...
Wrought Iron
Rustic Brutalist Wooden Dining Table, France 1920s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A characterful brutalist and rustic table dating from the 1920s, defined by its honest construction and time-worn surface. The solid wooden top rests on a sturdy base with cross stre...
Wood
Spanish Rustic Chestnut Side Table with Drawer, Early 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
This Spanish rustic side table dates from the early 20th century and is crafted in solid chestnut wood. The piece features a rectangular top with raised edges, above a single drawer ...
Brass
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 ...
Wood
Spanish Rustic Oak Side Table with Hand-Forged Iron Stretcher, c. 1920s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
This rustic Spanish side table is crafted from solid wood and features a simple yet robust architectural structure. The design is characterized by thick squared legs and a rectangula...
Wrought Iron
Large rustic French Chopping Block Table, France 1920s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A wonderfully authentic piece of early 20th‑century rural craftsmanship, this French chopping block table from the 1920s brings sculptural presence and rustic charm to any interior. ...
Metal
$829Sale Price|52% Off
Rustic scrubbed oak console table
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Great early 20th century scrubbed oak rustic console table / side table French circa 1920's , it has been washed and scrubbed to give it a contemporary feel Height 30 inches Wi...
Oak
French 19th Century Carpenter’s Workbench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century workbench is a fascinating relic of technology from before the assembly line, a hybrid of artisanal rusticity and industrial innovations. The top planks are ...
Iron
$2,990
H 25.2 in W 39.38 in D 13.78 in
19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Sofa Table, Four Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish antique walnut chest of four drawers and original iron hardware. You can use like a commode or chest of drawers or large nightstand. This elegant console was cra...
Iron
$3,340Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 58.67 in D 17.52 in
Early 20th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Table with Thre Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Table with Three Craved Drawers
Walnut
Large English Oak Drop leaf Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A very large English oak drop leaf - gate leg dining table. This beautiful table will comfortably seat eight to ten and is a large oval when opened. ...
Brass
$3,340
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 11.62 in
19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Sofa Table, Four Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish antique walnut console sofa table with the four drawers and original iron hardware. You can use like a commode or chest of drawers This elegant console was craft...
Iron
$5,595
H 23.23 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
19th Spanish Console Table with Two Carved Drawers and Original Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
This large Spanish 19th century features a beautiful one plank rectangular top over a two carved drawer featuring slightly different hardware, is adorned with geometrical motifs and ...
Iron
$3,975
H 31.11 in W 43.31 in D 15.16 in
Early 20th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Table with Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Table with Two Drawers
Walnut
$6,720
H 30.25 in W 58.25 in D 26 in
18th C. Spanish Beautifully Rustic Carved-Wood Trestle-Leg Table with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish carved wood table with drawers from the 18th century. This antique table from Spain has a rectangular-shaped top (beautifully aged w...
Wood
Spanish Console Table with Two Carved Drawers, 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish console table with two carved drawers, with iron handles that stand on four legs in the shape of domed columns and in turn carved with straight lines. These four legs are joi...
Walnut
$2,632Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.46 in W 55.12 in D 15.36 in
Spanish Bench or Low Console Table with Drawers, Lyre Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish bench or low console table with carved lye legs in two side of both legs. Original iron pull hardware and heavy and rare iron stretcher That back has the same ...
Iron
Spanish Console Table with Two Carved Drawers, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish console table with two carved drawers, with iron handles that stand on four legs in the shape of domed columns and in turn carved with straight lines. These four legs are joi...
Walnut
Early 20th Century Wicker Sewing Stand
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Part of a large collection of ornate wicker that was collected over the years by a Senator's wife. Early 20th century, the open sewing basket has a woven...
Wicker
Sold
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 17.52 in
Spanish Walnut Drop-Leaf Console Table with Forged-Iron Stretcher, circa 1920
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Spanish drop-leaf console table dating from circa 1900–1930. The structure is made of solid chestnut wood, a material traditionally used in rural Spanish furniture for its durability...
Wrought Iron
Antique English OVAL Trestle Table PINE Kitchen Farmhouse Rustic c1920
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English OVAL Trestle Table PINE Kitchen Farmhouse Rustic c1920. Direct from England, this lovely antique pine table beautifully balances En...
Pine
Antique Chinese Rustic Low Console Table w/ Secret Compartment
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Elm Wood, Patinated Brass Hardware Style: Antique Chinese Rustic Vernacular Crafted from richly grained elm wood, this antique C...
Brass
Antique Bleached Oak Console or Sofa Table, English, C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great table. Many uses. Console table, serving table or even good for the back of a sofa. Super rustic look. Recently bleached. I have chosen not to lacquer or wax the table. Stu...
Oak
French monastery table, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Square pine table from a French monastery. With a painted base and a top with a beautiful patina, created by years of intensive use. The table has a drawer. For shipping prices, ple...
Pine
1920s French Wooden Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden coffee table with a simple, geometric form was made in France, circa 1920. Rows of wooden planks, framed on the sides, form the tabletop. It is stained black, setting off...
Wood
Pine farmtable
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Farmtable with a nice disstressed top. The top was made around 1920. The legs are new. The table has sitting space for 8 people.
Pine
1920s French, Wooden Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
The characteristics of practicality and soundness define this wooden double-decker table made circa the 1920s in France. The sturdy square legs are supported by the second shelf, whi...
Wood
Rustic Red Pine Coffee Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rustic red pine coffee table, circa 1910. With a rectangular top, two hand dove tailed frieze drawers, resting on turned tapered legs. Originally this was a kitchen or small dining ...
Pine
Primitive Carved Wood Side Table, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Rīga, LV
White-painted carved wood side table made of solid pine. Dimensions - H 74.5 cm, side 58.5 cm, corner cut 8 cm.
Wood
Vintage Antique rustic solid oak 3 plank farm dining or work table
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage Antique rustic solid oak 3 plank farm dining table or industrial work table. This table has a solid oak X base with large square head steel lag bolts. Very nice quality woodw...
Steel
Rustic Wooden Side Table 1920's
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This is a France rustic wooden stool or side table. Very decorative and rustic with the solid tree trunk. The stool has a nice patina and look.
Wood