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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
Vintage Painted Woven Rush Chair
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Charming and timeless, this vintage chair highlights the beauty of natural materials and artisanal craftsmanship. The intricate woven rush detailing and gently chipped paint bring a ...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Chairs

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Rattan, Wood

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 Chairs

Materials

Straw, Chestnut

French Wrought Iron Chairs in Original Finish, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Antique French Wrought Iron Chairs with their original finish and beautiful patina. The chairs are sold as a pair. please let us know if you would like a freight shipping quote oth...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Italian Gio Ponti Style Yellow Ladderback Side Chair Woven Seagrass Seat
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Italian Gio Ponti style yellow frame ladderback side or accent chair with a twisted & woven rush seagrass seat. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Chairs

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Seagrass, Wood, Paint

Rustic Western Leather Hide Accent Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Accent Chair blends rugged materials with comfortable design. It features distressed leather upholstery and hand-carved wood arms and legs. The upright shape looks clean and conf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1930 s Rustic Red High Ladder Back Wood Rush Chair set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Rustic High Ladder Back Red Lacquered Wood & Rush Chair set. Made in France, 1930's period. Classic design high ladder back chairs with Moustac...
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1930s French Vintage Rustic Chairs

Materials

Rush

Rustic Hoop Back Welsh Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A charming early windsor armchair with a hooped back and hand-turned spindles over a "waist" of a continuous bent arm with a central shoulder on the back of the arm across the four m...
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Early 1800s Welsh Antique Rustic Chairs

Materials

Ash

Vintage French Nailhead Stained Leather Club Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This handsome vintage club chair exudes timeless comfort and masculine refinement, showcasing a robust, square-form silhouette characteristic of classic English and French club seati...
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rustic Yellow and Red Painted Wooden Baby Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This vibrant vintage wooden baby chair from India features a striking combination of distressed yellow and red paint with a beautifully worn, layered patina. Hand-carved from solid w...
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Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Alberto Marconetti Original Oak, Iron Leather Straps Dining Chairs, Set of 12
Located in North Miami, FL
Note: The price is for the entire set of 12 chairs. These amazingly designed chairs by Alberto Marconetti are comprised of oak, painted iron and leather strapwork. Basket weave style...
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1960s Italian Vintage Rustic Chairs

Materials

Iron

Modern Thick Leather Hanging Sling Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the seat made of leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, ...
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2010s South African Rustic Chairs

Materials

Steel

“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 ...
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2010s Brazilian Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood, Wool

Lovato Luigi Tuscan Italian Dining Chairs, Set of 6
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 Set of 6 Luigi Lovato Country Italian Solid Wood Dining Chairs Made in Italy...
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1970s Italian Vintage Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood, Naugahyde, Hardwood

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...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Rustic Chairs

Materials

Pine

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 Chairs

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Mid 20th Century Painted Metal Bistro Chairs - Set of 12
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare set of 12pc. Lot of Painted Metal Bistro Chairs They have a weathered patina that gives them a rich, rustic vibe. Great for inside or outside use. Some rust and paint wear, a...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chaise de plage pliante
Located in Paris, FR
Folding armchair with a wooden frame painted in a grey-green tone, featuring a seat and backrest in woven cane with a central motif
Category

20th Century Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Solid Pine Chairs, Göran Malmvall, Sweden 1940s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 2 solid pine dining chairs designed by Göran Malmvall in the 1940s. Four more chairs are available, please ask. Additional information: Country of manufacture: Sweden Period:...
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20th Century Swedish Rustic Chairs

Materials

Pine

Vintage Rush Seat Stool and Bar Stool, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rīga, LV
This is a set of two seats: a stool and a bar stool with rush seats. The wood shade is slightly different, but it is from the same palette. Dimensions: stool - H 45 cm, W 39 cm, D ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Burl Wood Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Very unique Large Burl wood Chair. the inside has been hollowed out to lighten it up.
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Rustic Chairs

Materials

Burl

Vintage Custom Built KPS Group Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage custom built arm chairs. Hand made by the prestigious KPS group in Italy. Beautiful warm wood with hand carved detail. Inset cane panel with custom upholst...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Rustic Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Rustic Red Painted Primitive Wooden Baby Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This charming vintage wooden baby chair from India showcases a wonderfully aged red painted finish with authentic, time-worn character. The chair features a distinctive ribbed seat a...
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Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Chairs

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 Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

6 elegant neo-rustic chairs circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
6 elegant neo-rustic chairs circa 1950
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1950s Vintage Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rustic Wooden Child s Chair, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century rustic wooden children's chair, crafted from dark solid wood. This minimalist chair brings a touch of historical charm to modern interiors. With its timeless design and ...
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Robust Wooden Chair, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Petite 19th-century chair, crafted from rich, dark solid wood, stands as a timeless piece with a sturdy construction that has endured the test of time. With a rustic allure, it not o...
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rustic Modern Cognac Leather Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
black lacquer steel and patinated cognac leather chairs, set of six, Belgium, 1960s Unusual set of six side chairs, thick leather seating, sol...
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Mid-20th Century European Rustic Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rustic Wabi Sabi Rattan Chair, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Wood; Cord; Wabi Sabi; Rattan; dining chair; side chair; France; French Craftsmanship; 1940s; Mid-Century Modern; Rustic chair with comfortable cord seating and an imperfec...
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1940s French Vintage Rustic Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood

Vintage Child s Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved and handmade child's chair.
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1910s Great Britain (UK) Vintage Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Picket Fence Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of rustic charm to your home with the Vintage Boho Picket Fence Chair. This unique piece combines bohemian flair with a whimsical picket fence design, creating a cozy and...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rustic chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rustic chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, asian art and furniture, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, natural fiber and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Alberto Marconetti, Joanina and David Pastoll, Serban Ionescu, and Atelier Marolles. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $375 and tops out at $36,000 while the average work can sell for $1,995.

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