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
Rustic Wooden Armchair with Inner Compartment, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
French wooden rustic 19th-century armchair featuring a unique organically shaped base, straight armrests, and a lift-up seat revealing a concealed storage compartment. The piece is c...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,048 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Mezquite Min Milking Wood Stool with Thick Round Top
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Antique natural mezquite minimilking stool wood stool with thick round top found in Western Mexico.
Category
Mid-19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Unknown Designer. 19th Century Brazilian Bench in Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Artisan bench made to sit with crossed legs or sit in a squat position. This kind of seating was commonly made in the Brazilian countryside from the 18th century to the beginning of ...
Category
19th Century Brazilian Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Green Swedish Rustic Side Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A simple Scandinavian side chair in pine in an olive green paint finish.
The back rest with decorative curved slats and a straight back with a time worn two plank seat .
The paint ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Seating
Materials
Pine, Paint
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 Seating
Materials
Metal
$639 Sale Price
20% Off
Armchair "Tronco" in Solid Reclaimed Wood, Contemporary Brazilian Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of furniture artistry with this mesmerizing chair, crafted by the skilled hands of Nen Artesão. Blurring the boundaries between design art and...
Category
2010s Brazilian Rustic Seating
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Rustic Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Rustic Folk Art Chairs, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This pair of early 20th-century workshop chairs exemplifies the understated charm of folk craftsmanship. Made from solid pine, they feature a robust, timeworn design with clean, func...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Patinated Squirrel Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add whimsical charm to your outdoor or indoor space with this Vintage Boho Patinated Squirrel Bench. Perfect for American-style interiors, this bench fe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Upholstered Armchairs with Nailhead Trim
Located in Naples, FL
Pair of dark stained upholstered club chairs with original neutral upholstery in good condition. Chairs have nailhead trim and signs of wear on top of arms. Measurements are listed, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Seating
Materials
Metal
$1,279 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Boho Primitive Milking Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring rustic boho charm into your home with this vintage primitive milking stool. Handcrafted from solid wood, its sturdy design and weathered finish reflect the simplicity and authe...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Primitive Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of rustic charm to your decor with this Vintage Boho Primitive Stool. Handcrafted with simple, sturdy lines, this stool features a naturally weathered finish that showcas...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Old Hickory Paisley Lattice Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory "Apache" round back Armchairs with a paisley upholstered round seat above a lattice design base. (signed with brand: OLD HICKORY)
Category
20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
$8,250 / set
Naive Wabi Sabi Bench, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century folk art bench, a magnificent treasure originating from the picturesque region of Auvergne in the heart of Rhône-Alpes, Cantal, France. Handcrafted from the finest dark ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Italian Pine Bench Set from Old Vineyard, Modernist, Italy, 1960
s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist; Rustic; Modernist; Italian Pine Bench and Table from Old Vinery; 960s;
Rustic modernist dining benches in Italian pine made in the 1960s. Naturalist and brutal pieces ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,036 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage Interior Crafts Cane, Faux Bamboo and Black Leather Club Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Interior Crafts Cane, Faux Bamboo and Black Leather Club Lounge Chair
You coastal modern space needs this beautiful coastal style club lounge chair made of faux bamboo with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Leather, Wicker, Cane
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Wabi Sabi Rustic Tripod Stool, Wood Grain Pattern, Patina, Organic, 1940
s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wabi-Sabi rustic tripod stool, woodgrain pattern, Patina, Organic, 1940's
This rustic tripod stool is a real eye-catcher. It sits comfortably and the wood has a remarkable woode...
Category
1940s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Wabi-Sabi Rustic Tripod Stool, Side Table, Auvergne, France, circa 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Robust; Rural; Wabi Sabi; Sculptural; Travail Populaire; Folk Art; Travail Art Populaire; Stool; Wood; France; Auvergne; Organic; Luxury Chalet Style; Tripod;
Wabi-sabi ru...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Handmade Rustic Wooden Chairs from North Spain, Colorful Upholstery
Located in Madrid, ES
A more or less matched set of four rustic country style side chairs following popular design traditions of the province of Navarra, Basque Country in northern Spain. Forceful and str...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Handmade Mexican Contemporary Conacaste Solid Wood Armchair Indigenous Textiles
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Mexican architect Estrella Mora's collection "was born with the intention of returning the identity of Mexico's history to design, creating links between artisans and designers, so t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood, Textile, Bentwood
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...
Category
1940s French Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Cord, Wood
$1,676 Sale Price
20% Off
1940’s Adirondack bench
Located in Chicago, IL
1940’s Adirondack bench with hide upholstery. It has storage underneath seat. Made in US.
Category
1940s American Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Hide, Wood
$2,500
Vintage Child
s Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved and handmade child's chair.
Category
1910s Great Britain (UK) Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Rustic Old Hickory Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory arm chairs with spindle back over oak slat seat
legs joined by a stretcher (branded: Old Hickor...
Category
1940s American Vintage Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
$9,650 / set
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating
Materials
Wood
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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