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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 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 1950s French farmhouse chairs
Located in Bristol, GB
2 available - Price is per chair. French farmhouse chairs from the Allier region of central France. Their unusual design with a green stained seat and backrest is typical of the reg...
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating

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Oak, Plywood

Antique Hungarian pine bench, ca. 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A piece with character and history! This authentic Hungarian pine bench from around 1900 exudes rustic charm. The bench still features its original, soft blue paint, with a beautiful...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Seating

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Pine

Antique Blue Pine Bench, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming, authentic Hungarian bench from around 1900—a beautiful piece of craftsmanship with character and history. The original blue paint has worn away naturally over the years, ...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Seating

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Pine

Rustic French Alpine Chalet Stool in Pine, France, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Rustic French Alpine Chalet Stool in Pine, France, 1970s Handcrafted French pine chalet stool from the 1970s with warm rustic patina; 5 pieces available. ( priced stool) This rust...
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1970s French Vintage Rustic Seating

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Pine

Vintage rustic solid wood Tripod Milking Stool
Located in Bern, CH
Vintage Rustic Tripod Milking Stool. Attributed to Charlotte Perriand (unconfirmed). Solid wood seat and tripod base. With light patination to the wood and minor signs of use as to b...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Rustic Seating

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Wood

Antique Wood Stool, Wabi Sabi Style, Old Artisan Craftsmanship
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Bench or rustic wooden stool is a genuine piece of old artisan craftsmanship, whose aesthetic pays tribute to simplicity and the passage of time. Its beautiful and marked Wabi Sabi s...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Seating

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Wood

Rustic Weathered Wood Farm Stool/ Accent Table, Spain, Early 20th-C
Located in Valencia, VC
Rustic Soft Colors Weathered Wood Farm Stool / Accent Table, Spain, Early 20th Century An absolutely gorgeous rustic farm stool, handcrafted in Spain in the early 20th century. Made...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Seating

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Wood

Old Hickory Pagosa Side Chairs, Brown Leather, Navajo Upholstery.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Old Hickory Pagosa Side Chairs Brown Leather and Navajo Upholstery. 14 identical chairs available. These high back Old Hickory dining room chairs are created with a hickory wood fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Seating

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Leather, Textile, Hickory

Antique Ladder Back Rush Seat Chairs set of Six
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful set of 6 high back ladder chairs in solid oak and rush seats, 1950s made in South of France. All 6 chairs are in original good condition.
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating

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Oak

Knife Walnut Beam Bench 4 Solid Wood + Blackened Steel Bench by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our knife beam bench in walnut utilizes salvaged walnut wood logs for a rustic bench. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain of each species. The 12" x 12" beam is milled and finished to sit raised by a mild steel base with a black patina. The wood will continue to move and the finish to patina over time. The beam bench brings rustic beauty at a variety of lengths. Walnut pieces may contain color variations ranging from deep brown to light yellow. Cracks, knots, saw marks and variation is part of the beauty of these pieces. If you want us to select a specific piece of walnut beforehand, there will be an additional fee. If you would like to color correct after production, there will be additional charges. The knife walnut beam bench makes a cozy coffee table in a den or living room or low table in a mud room or entry hall for flexible use as a place to place packages and bags or to remove shoes. With the oiled finish used on the knife walnut beam bench, we do not recommend putting this bench outside...
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2010s American Rustic Seating

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Steel

Walnut Knife Beam Bench 3 Long Solid Wood + Blackened Steel by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our knife beam bench in walnut utilizes salvaged walnut wood logs for a rustic bench. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain of each species. The 12" x 12" beam is milled and finished to sit raised by a mild steel base with a black patina. The beam bench brings rustic beauty at a variety of lengths. Cracks, knots, saw marks and variation is part of the beauty of these pieces. The wood will continue to move and the finish to patina over time. The knife walnut beam bench makes a cozy coffee table in a den or living room or low table in a mud room or entry hall for flexible use as a place to place packages and bags or to remove shoes. With the oiled finish used on the knife walnut beam bench, we do not recommend putting this bench outside...
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2010s American Rustic Seating

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Steel

Early American Three-slat Ladder-back Chair with Splint Weave Seat
Located in Louisville, KY
For those with a keen interest in historic pieces that have essentially evolved into artful pieces, this early American three-slat ladder back with stunning splint weave seat, most l...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

Catalan Bench with Storage
Located in Nijlen, BE
Spanish primitive bench with storage from the transition period. This bench in roughly cut planks has great charm due to the casual color shades. Handy for storing shoes or blankets....
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Early 1900s Spanish Antique Rustic Seating

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Oak

Antique Black Pine Bench, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming, authentic Hungarian bench from around 1900—a beautiful piece of craftsmanship with character and history. The original black paint has worn away naturally over the years,...
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Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Rustic Seating

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Pine

19th Century Rustic Long Pine Backless Bench from Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
Rustic plank top pine bench with deep aged patina and residual distressed brown paint. The top reveals generations of use with nicks, gouges, cracks, stains and scuffs which add char...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Rustic Seating

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Pine, Paint

Rustic hand crafted wooden stool, France ca. 1880
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1880 / stool / wood / rustic / mid-century / French provance A rustic wooden bench with brown paint and a beautiful patina due to age. This French bench has nice details a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Seating

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Wood, Oak, Walnut

Rustic Antique Wooden Elm Side Lamp Table Stool
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Elm Rustic Wooden Stool – BF A lovely vintage wooden elm stool. The stool is solid, lovely original patina and character with each one being totally unique. Traditional cons...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Seating

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Elm

Vintage Rustic American Long-Horn Steer Chair with Leather Seat, circa 1960s
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A captivating chair composed of symmetrically-placed horns from Texas long-Horn steer which form the back, sides & leg supports, with a wide seat upholstered in leather that is original. The horns have been matched perfectly for color and size, which together with the choice of leather, gives a very pleasing visual experience. The chair has a label (business card) stapled on the bottom from Jean Roy...
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1960s American Vintage Rustic Seating

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Horn, Leather

California Modern Rancho Style Sofa by the Monterey Furniture Company c. 1930 s
Located in New York, NY
Incredible full size sofa by the Monterey Furniture Company, made in California, circa 1930's. The sofa features a solid wood ( probably Alder Wood ) frame with heavy wrought iron j...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating

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Iron

Rustic Minimal Italian Midcentury Wooden Side Table Bench Stool
Located in Carimate, Como
Solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, distressed finish, very nice antique item with great style and form. In original beautifully aged natural color, it has some old green ...
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20th Century Italian Rustic Seating

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Wood

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating

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Iron

19th Century Hardwood Stool from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
19th century hardwood stool from San Luis Potosí, Mexico. This piece is primitive in style. Much wear is evident throughout the seat. All original legs...
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19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Seating

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Hardwood

Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Antique, Naive Vintage Stool/Table, England c1900s
Located in Hitchin, England
Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Antique, Naive Vintage Stool/Table, England, c19th Century. A small rustic bench stool that would also serve as a sid...
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19th Century English Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

Shou Sugi Ban 4 foot Wood Bench Pine Corten Steel by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our beam bench utilizes salvaged local pine logs for a rustic bench for indoors or outdoors. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain of eac...
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2010s North American Rustic Seating

Materials

Steel

7ft Antique European Oak Church Pew Bench
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This antique oak church pew has a timeless, rustic European charm. Big on size and style, the pew measures in a just over 7ft. It is crafted fr...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Seating

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Oak

Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Naive Vintage Table, England, c19th Century.
Located in Hitchin, England
c19th Century Rustic Side Table/Stool With Amazing Nail Fixtures, England. A rustic oak table with amazing nail fixtures to the upper legs, the piece has a great aesthetic. Dating ...
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19th Century British Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Antique, Naive Vintage Bench/Table, England c1900s
Located in Hitchin, England
Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Antique, Naive Vintage Bench/Table, England, c19th Century. A rustic bench which would also serve as a side/coffee table. Sitting on four splayed cham...
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19th Century English Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

Antique Pine Bench, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming bench from hungary with the original paint. Over time and use, the green paint has been worn away in places to the wood. The bench is stable and sturdy. Free of woodworm.
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1920s Hungarian Vintage Rustic Seating

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Pine

Formations Furniture Woven Italian Leather Ratchet Reclining Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Formations Furniture Woven Italian Leather Ratchet Reclining Chair.
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1990s Rustic Seating

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Leather, Wood

1950s Moroccan Camel Stool Red Leather
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Moroccan camel stool with original vintage red leather cushion. Faded embossed graphics, some vintage stains adding character to the stool. No label...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Seating

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Brass

Vintage oak and wicker brutalist chairs, 1960s - set of 8
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rustic wicker and oak dining chairs. Well made sturdy frames with some nice wicker seats. 1960s - Belgium Good condition. Dimensions: Height: 87cm/34.25" Width: 45cm/17.71 Depth:...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating

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Wicker, Oak

Rustic Beam Bench 4 Solid Oak + Corten Steel Entry Bench by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Experience the rustic charm of our Hardwood Beam Bench, crafted from a variety of native wood species and featuring a backless and narrow design. The simple lines highlight the uniqu...
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2010s American Rustic Seating

Materials

Steel

Rustic Design Ladder Back Oak Rush Dining Chairs, Belgium 1960 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Rustic Design Hand Made Oak & Rush Dining Chairs. Made in Belgium, 1950's / 60's period. Set of 6 chairs. Solid oak ladder back frame with woven rush seats. Well proportioned chairs ...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating

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Rush, Oak

Antique early 19th century Swedish Farmhouse Folk Art Bench
Located in Leesburg, VA
Antique early 19th century Swedish Farmhouse Folk Art Bench Anonymous Sweden; ca. 1800 Polychrome Pinewood Approximate size: 34 (h) x 70.5 (w) x 20 (d) in.; seat height: 18.5 in. ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Seating

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Iron

Small Oak Stool “Toad-Stool”
Located in Doylestown, PA
Small custom-made “toad-stool” in antique reclaimed oak, handmade. Wax finish. Can also be used as a small table.
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2010s American Rustic Seating

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Oak

Mid Century Modern, Stool in Wood Rope, By Anne Lise Aas, Norway, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
This lovely vintage stool, designed by Anne Lise Aas in Norway during the 1960s, is a stunning example of mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship. The stool features a rustic looking ...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Rustic Seating

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Rope, Wood, Oak

Antique 18th C Painted American Primitive Blanket Chest Bench
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C Painted American Primitive Blanket Chest Bench.
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18th Century American Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

Old Hickory American Provincial Paddle Arm Lounge Chair c 1940 s
Located in New York, NY
Classic American Rustic furniture - lounge, armchair, made by the Old Hickory Furniture Company circa 1940's. The chair features a solid oak frame with a woven wicker backrest, it...
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1940s American Vintage Rustic Seating

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Wicker, Oak

Laguna Counter Stool Vegetable Tanned Leather with Oxblood Stain Rosa Morada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Laguna leather strap counter stool (24" high seat). Vegetable tanned leather finished with oxblood stain. Natural matte lacquer finish. This bar stool is sturdy and will last forever...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Seating

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Leather, Wood

Vintage Snowshoe Rocking Chair by Iverson Snowshoe Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage snowshoe cocking chair by Iverson Snowshoe Co. in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, circa 1980s. A unique ‘snowshoe’ rocking chair, with a ben...
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Late 20th Century North American Rustic Seating

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Ash

Antique Low Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique low bench features charming pin legs and a beautifully aged wood surface, showcasing its rustic character and craftsmanship. Its simple, understated design adds warmth a...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating

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Walnut

Antique French Craftsman Wabi Sabi Rocking Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Absolutely adore the handmade details of this Antique French Craftsman Wabi Sabi Rocking Chair. No glue, no nails, just dowels. Such a cool, artistic piece. Solid pine, finished i...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Seating

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Pine

Charles Dudouyt Oak and Straw chairs
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Painter and illustrator turned furniture designer Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) sense of rusticity and modernism is strikingly present in this set of 1930s chairs.
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1930s French Vintage Rustic Seating

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Straw, Oak

Early 20th Century Hickory Bronze Staten Island Ferry Auxiliary Bench
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Long, folding, painted hickory and bronze bench from the Staten Island Ferry. Featuring a narrow sturdy, Hickory seat with oxblood red paint and locking, salt water patinated bronze ...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Seating

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Bronze

Asian Folding Fishermans Bamboo and Rope Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folding Asian Fishermans Stool with Bamboo Frame and Woven Rope seat. A wonderful decorative piece - this can also be practical, however, due to the s...
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20th Century Asian Rustic Seating

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Belgian Black Marble

Rustic Farm Stool, France 1960 s
Located in New York, NY
A rustic tripod farm stool with a curved seat.
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating

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Elm

18th Century Irish Hedge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Step into the rustic elegance of this 18th-century Irish ash hedge chair, a remarkable embodiment of Ireland's rich heritage and the ingenuity of its craftsmen. A true hedge chair has roots in traditional folk art being constructed from found branches and lumber and showcases the resourcefulness and creativity of the skilled Irish craftsmen of the era. With its organic materials and timeless appeal, this hedge chair brings a touch of nature's beauty into any space. As you settle into its well-worn seat, you can almost hear echoes of conversations and stories shared around it throughout history. Own a piece of Ireland's past with this extraordinary 18th-century Irish hedge chair...
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18th Century Irish Antique Rustic Seating

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Ash

Bubble Couch. From the Reefs Collection
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Yunior Marino’s furniture series blurs the line between order and chaos. He brings to life organic objects full of texture that give the utilitarian object a sculptural air. Even whe...
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2010s Mexican Rustic Seating

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Wood, Palmwood

A Swedish Carved Birch and Pine Stool, Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish sculptural birch and pine stool, Circa 1960s, with a carved C-form seat raised on turned birch legs.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Rustic Seating

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Birch, Pine

Antique Rustic Italian Walnut Wood Chest Window Seat Bench
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique Italian rustic traditional chest banquette, window seat or bench with opening top and the typical carved legs. The piece is in solid Italian walnut wood with great ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

Antique Pine Bench, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming bench from hungary with the original paint. Over time and use, the green paint has been worn away in places to the wood. The bench is stable and sturdy. Free of woodworm.
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1920s Hungarian Vintage Rustic Seating

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Pine

Antique Pine Bench, 1920s
Antique Pine Bench, 1920s
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Mexican Sabino Wood Live Edge Wood Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great, primitive live edge chair. Perfect corner piece to compliment any wabisabi, minimalist or rustic decor. Chair has natural inclusions and light wear that add to it's charact...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Seating

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Wood

Rustic Rustic Minimal Italian Wooden Backrest Bench Stool Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian rustic country wooden bench, with backrest and typical legs in original aged natural color giving the rich and beautiful patina that makes it look wonderful in ever...
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20th Century Italian Rustic Seating

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Wood

Guy Chaddock English Country Rustic Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six English Country or Rustic European style ladder back dining chairs By Guy Chaddock & Co. USA, Late 20th Century Carved solid maple frames, with rush seat...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating

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Upholstery, Rush, Maple

Pair of Ralph Lauren Hewn Oak Frame Sheep Skin Club Chairs
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...
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20th Century Rustic Seating

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Sheepskin, Oak

Early Rustic Wooden Farmhouse Stool, Primitive Carved Milking Bench Late 1900s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautifully timeworn early rustic wooden stool, handcrafted from solid pine with charming primitive joinery and thick, sculptural legs. Likely dating to the early 20th century or l...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Forged Strap Iron Garden Bench with Aged Patina
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An elegant and authentically aged 19th-century forged strap iron garden bench, featuring beautifully curved lines and traditional craftsmanship. This bench is constructed from hand-f...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Rustic Seating

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Iron

Early Mid-20th Century Rustic French artist stools
Located in ECHT, NL
A primitive artist stool from France, 1950s, exudes rustic charm and functional simplicity. Crafted from birch wood, this stool showcases a raw, organic aesthetic with a patina that ...
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating

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Wood, Birch

18th c. English Comb Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rustic comb-back West Country Windsor armchair, having shaped crest over spindle back, the narrow arm with bentwood supports and turned spindles, the shallow seat over pole turned le...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Rustic Seating

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Ash

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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