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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
Continental Horn and Antler Velvet Chaise
Located in Queens, NY
Continental (19th century-Probably German) horn and antler chaise with graphic print black and white upholstery and two matching throw pillo...
Category

19th Century German Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Velvet

Mini Elm Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
Handmade elm stool imported from Taiwan. Each piece is unique, so please inquire if you have a preference for a specific variation.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Rustic Seating

Materials

Elm

Mini Elm Stool
Mini Elm Stool
$250 / item
Antique Limestone Bench - Old Stone Bench - Garden Bench
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This old Limestone bench was hand carved in the mid 17th century and installed in a Large Italian countryside home along with several other benches and architectural elements. This piece has been well preserved throughout the years and was recently reclaimed by our team. The natural stone aging process that took place throughout the years is quite apparent all throughout this lovely architectural element, giving it such an amazing distressed texture and color undertone. Centuries of sun, soil, rain and exposure to the elements of nature have given this piece its real character and wonderful patina. This antique limestone bench...
Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Limestone

Rustic French Wooden Tripod Stool
Located in Madrid, ES
Vintage wooden stool made in France in the 1950's. The stool has an ergonomic seat and three legs, resembling a simple milk stool. Ideal to decorate rustic areas.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Sun Beds - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace laid-back luxury with this charming pair of Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Sun Beds. These delightful floor chairs epitomize the relaxed elegance of bohemian design, featuring stu...
Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Seating

Materials

Cane, Rattan

French Modern Boucle Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite sofa features a sleek, modern frame upholstered in premium boucle sand fabric. The solid wood accents, finished in a rich straw wash, add warmth and sophistication, ma...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rustic Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

French Modern Boucle Sofa
French Modern Boucle Sofa
$4,520 Sale Price / item
23% Off
Modern Upholstered Sofa in Arctic White
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite sofa features a sleek, angular frame upholstered in premium arctic white performance fabric, providing both elegance and durability. The simple solid wood base, finish...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rustic Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

American Rustic Old Hickory Glider Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory porch glider (loveseat) with woven rectangular seat and back and suspended by chains
Category

20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Metal

Teak Root and Limb Bench with Angular Shape and Live Edges
Located in Atlanta, GA
An organically curved teak wood bench with live edges. This angular boomerang-shaped bench, has been created from the root and limbs of Indonesian teak wood, which has been smoothed ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood, Teak

Tall Provincial Chinese Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This provincial stool is artisan-crafted in the style of traditional Chinese courtyard stools typically used throughout a Qing dynasty home as versatile everyday seating. Made of rec...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Rustic Seating

Materials

Elm

Rustic Folk Art Stool, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic wabi sabi stool, hailing from early 20th century France. With its four-legged design, this stool carries the essence of Wabi Sabi philosophy, where imperfections are not flaws...
Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Rush Seat Sussex Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the timeless allure of English country charm with this exceptional pair of Vintage Rush Seat Sussex Lounge Chairs. Crafted from dark, rich wood and featuring classic spindle ...
Category

Early 20th Century British Rustic Seating

Materials

Metal

Guy Chaddock English Country Rustic Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of English Country or Rustic European style ladder back armchairs or dining captain chairs By Guy Chaddock & Co. USA, Late 20th Century Carved solid maple fram...
Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Welsh Rustic Elm Stool
Located in Faversham, GB
An early 19th century elm milking stool raised on three chunky pine legs. The seat is heavily pitted with extensive wear to the surface only adding to its rustic charm. A charming ...
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Early 19th Century Welsh Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Elm

Rustic Set of 4 Chairs, Solid Elm, by Olavi Hanninen
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Set of four high back Rustic and Brutalist blended Olavi Hanninen chairs in solid Elm. The seat can be restored on request.
Category

1940s Finnish Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Elm

Vintage Boho Hand Forged Horseshoe Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your space with this striking pair of Vintage Boho Hand-Forged Horseshoe Chairs. Crafted from hand-forged metal, these chairs showcase a unique design inspired by the rustic ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Metal

Antique Asian Carved Hand-Painted Elephant Stools/Garden Seats - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Asian Carved & Hand-Painted Polychrome Elephant Stools/Garden Seats - Pair This pair of antique Asian carved and hand-painted elephants are exquisite vintage pieces dating ...
Category

19th Century Asian Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rustic Wabi Sabi Three Legged Stools, Brutalist, Mid-Century Modern 1940 s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; France; Mid-Century Modern; Stools; Barstools; Rustic wooden stools made in France, we have four available. Every stool has three leggs and a round seating. Each chair is...
Category

1940s French Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Rush Seat Counter Stool
Located in Trenton, NJ
A blend of rustic charm and Nordic restraint, this vintage counter stool with a woven rush seat embodies the easy elegance of Danish design. Its solid wood frame features a warm, nat...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Vintage Black Lacquered Garden Bench
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Long solid black wooden bench with rounded legs and curved arms with a striking linear slotted back pattern. Wear is consistent with age and use. See photos for details.
Category

20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Steer Horn Side Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
These are a beautiful matching pair of steer horn side chairs from the late 19th C., recently reupholstered with deep black cowhide leather. They are in the smaller scale for sitting...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Horn, Cowhide

Blue Painted Rustic Farmhouse Wooden Bench
Located in High Point, NC
This charming antique wooden bench features beautifully distressed layers of its original chippy paint, revealing soft tones of seafoam green, weathered blue, and warm terracotta woo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Antica panca dell 800 in legno di noce, Italia
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Antica panca dell'800 in legno di noce con due sedili ribaltabili. La panca realizzata da artigiani dell'Italia del nord, era adibita a panca da chiesa, oggi utilizzabile in qualsia...
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Walnut

Wabi-Sabi Sculptural Chair, France, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
French rustic folk art wooden chair, embodying the essence of wabi-sabi philosophy. Crafted with meticulous artistry, this piece is a unique expression of organic beauty, boasting re...
Category

20th Century French Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Alpine Monastic Bench with Folding Table, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and sculptural 19th-century Alpine monastic bench, masterfully handcrafted from solid wood with a rich, time-worn patina. This multifunctional piece was likely used in a commu...
Category

19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Rush Seat Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A timeless pair of Vintage Boho Rush Seat Arm Chairs, featuring natural woven rush seats and elegantly curved wooden frames. These chairs exude rustic charm and bohemian elegance, ma...
Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Rustic Old Hickory Wood and Tan Leather Settee
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory settee / sofa with a hickory wood frame containing a closed cabinet with iron hinges and latch in the right armrest and an open cabinet with two shelves in the lef...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Hickory

Tyrolean Folk Art Armchair, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tyrol; Tyrolean Chair; Famer's Chair; 19th Century; Stool; Escabelle; Solid Wood; 1800s; Austria; Low Armchair; Tyrolean folk art low armchair, a ...
Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Seventeenth-Century Antique Rustic Bench from Galicia
Located in London, GB
A rare late 17th Century bench from Galicia with nearly 300 years of patination, creating a beautiful and inimitable texture. The construction is rudimentary but incredibly solid, an...
Category

17th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Rustic Travail Populaire Stool, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Travail Populaire; Art Populaire; Folk Art; Monoxylite; Stool; France; 20th Century; Rustic; Rustic travail populaire stool, a charming piece that effortlessly transports you to the...
Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Cowhide Bench With Wooden Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Black and White Cowhide Bench with Wooden Legs This modernist inspired rectangular bench in expressive black & white cowhide with rustic wooden ...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Seating

Materials

Cowhide

Pair of rustic farm stools, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
pair of elegant vintage rustic wooden farm stools, probably used to milk cows. these stools are very decorative; brutalist style and can be used as side tables, decor,.. 1960s - Be...
Category

1960s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Oak

Italian Rustic table stools with different heights in wood, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Rustic table stools with different heights in wood, 2000s Pair of rustic table stools with different heights, entirely made of wood. The ...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Blue Painted Rustic Farmhouse Wooden Bench
Located in High Point, NC
An blue painted wooden bench showcasing beautifully timeworn character and authentic surface patina. The bench features a long rectangular top with gently distressed blue paint, reve...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Early 20th Century American Ladder-Back Wood and Deer Hide Chairs.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Set of Four Early 20th Century American Ladder-Back Wood and Deer Hide Chairs. Antique ladder-back rustic chairs with deer hide seats. The leather is securely laced around a wooden ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Hide, Wood

Antique Shanxi Province of China Carved Throne Accent Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province of China Carved Throne Accent Side Chairs - Pair Elevate your living space with this exquisite pair of antique Shanxi Province carved throne accent side chai...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Rustic Reclining Chairs in Handcrafted Wicker, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
These sculptural reclining chairs, dating to the 1950s, feature a hand-bound wicker construction with gently curved seats and high backs formed from tightly arranged willow rods. Eac...
Category

1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Wicker

18th Century Spanish Pine Settle
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb 18th century settle in pine. With shapely curved arms and a high backrest featuring three large panels with molded edges that rest on a ...
Category

Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine

18th Century Spanish Pine Settle
18th Century Spanish Pine Settle
$2,311 Sale Price
57% Off
High Back Wooden Wabi-Sabi Church, Pray Bench II, Modular Back, Rustic, 1880s
Located in Antwerp, BE
High back wooden wabi-wabi church, pray bench, modular back, Rustic, 1880's Rustic high back wooden church or pray bench from the 1880s. The backre...
Category

1880s French Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Artisans of Marolles, Rustic Red Oak Side Chair, France, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Stamped Jean Touret moved to Pezay, a rural area near Marolles, in 1946. While there, he became highly conscious of the uncertainty that Industrial development would bring to the ...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating

Materials

Oak

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...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

African Ceremonial Chief Chair with table Hand Carved Wood 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Sculptural Form African Chief Ceremonial Folding chair with table. Beautiful geometric carving troughout and the table has a nciely shaped base. 1960s - Africa Dimensions: Chair: ...
Category

1960s Congolese Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Biznaga Carrizo Stool
Located in Austin, TX
Our Biznaga stools designed and produced in Mexico by Oax-i-fornia, are a genius use of material to provide support without the need for an additional metal structure. Lightweight an...
Category

2010s Mexican Rustic Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Reed

Rustic Primitive Decorative Cobblers Bench
Located in Trenton, NJ
If furniture could talk, this vintage cobbler’s bench would have stories to tell. Each worn edge and chisel mark reflects a history of careful work and quiet craftsmanship. The desig...
Category

19th Century Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Twisted Stump Low Stools - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your home with rustic charm using this Pair of Vintage Boho Twisted Stump Low Stools, a quintessential representation of American style. Crafted with natural beauty in mind, t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of French Pine Wood Benches, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Set of French pine wood benches in very good condition. Made of solid pine wood slats which are connected with typical joints. The style reminds of Scandinavian modernism, like Swe...
Category

20th Century French Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood, Pine

Rustic Tripod Stool Elm France, c. 1960
Located in New York City, NY
Two available; sold individually. Simple yet sophisticated 3-leg wooden tabouret, France, circa 1950s
Category

Late 20th Century French Rustic Seating

Materials

Elm

Vintage Set of Ten Gregorius Pineo Twig Iron Outdoor Dining Armchairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular set of ten garden dining armchairs manufactured and designed by Gregorius Pineo, Los Angeles, CA. They do Not have designer masks. These wonderful patio armchairs feature...
Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Metal, Iron

Organic Wabi Sabi Stool, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This hand-carved wabi-sabi stool, crafted from solid wood, showcases a sculptural silhouette with a gracefully tapered center, highlighting raw textures, natural cracks, and the mark...
Category

19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Very Rustic 19th Century French High Stools
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of very rustic 19th century French high stools. These are long leg stools they are made in ash and elm, the seats are hand carved from one...
Category

Mid-20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Elm

Rustic Primitive Farmhouse Bench, Spain, 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic primitive farmhouse bench dating back to the 1700s from the Catalonia region of Spain. Its structure is crafted from thick, solid wood planks, with a deep, rich patina that ha...
Category

Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Child s Tub/Kubbestol Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Introduce a piece of Scandinavian history into your home with this enchanting 18th Century Swedish Child’s Kubbestol Chair. This rare and charming chair is a delightful blend of rust...
Category

18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Baroque Safari Print Barrel Back Accent Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Baroque Safari Print Barrel Back Accent Lounge Chair This Maitland Smith style lounge chair has a carved textured rose gold paw foot wooden frame. Th...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Rustic Convertible Chair, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This piece blends the charm of 19th-century rustic design with functional versatility. At first glance, it presents itself as a character-rich wooden chair, complete with a timeworn ...
Category

19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

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 Seating

Materials

Straw, Chestnut

Swedish Rustic Olive Green Side Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A simple Scandinavian side chair in pine in an muted apple green paint finish. This delightful chair has a straight ladder back and a plank seat with gently rounded sides. A pair o...
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine

Set of 6 Brutalist French Wooden Straw Chairs
Located in Paddington, NSW
This rare set of six vintage French Brutalist chairs offers a bold and sculptural presence, perfect for collectors and design enthusiasts alike...
Category

1960s French Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Straw, Oak

Brutalist Wabi Sabi Benches, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century French brutalist benches, reflecting the essence of wabi-sabi beauty in their imperfect form. These benches feature a robust dark wood structure and a rich, time-worn pa...
Category

19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood

Walnut Rustic Modern Chalet Sofa in Pierre Frey Bouclé, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Walnut chalet sofa, a timeless piece inspired by rustic modern design from 1960s Switzerland. Crafted with a wabi-sabi ethos, this walnut-framed sofa exude...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Rustic Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Anthroposophical Solid Oak Carved Tripod Folk Art side Chair, Switzerland 1950 s
By Rudolf Steiner
Located in Den Haag, NL
Anthroposophical Solid Oak Carved Tripod Folk Art side Chair, Switzerland 1950's
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Rustic Seating

Materials

Oak

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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