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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
6 Oak Neo Rustic Chairs circa 1950/1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
6 oak neo rustic chairs circa 1950/1960 Good general condition, a little wear on the straw varnish.
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Seating

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Oak, Straw

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...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Rustic Seating

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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
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Rustic Seating

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Oak

Chair 00D by Casa Curiosa / Series 00
Located in Tucson, AZ
This chair comes from architect Zakaria Boucetta's first series and is serial #00D (00 being the prototype series and D being the model) Inspired by the landscapes of their surroundings, the Sonoran...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Seating

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Wood

19th Century Elm Chinese Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old wide Elm bench with framed seat. Pretty detailed carved apron. Rustic and elegant. Sturdy and functional.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Seating

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Elm

19th Century Elm Chinese Bench
19th Century Elm Chinese Bench
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Hungarian Pine bench, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming bench from Hungary with the original paint. Over time and use, the paint has worn away in places, down to the wood. It features storage space under the seat, divided into ...
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Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Rustic Seating

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Pine

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

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Straw, Chestnut

Vintage Pair of Petite Striped Slipper Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible pair of old American slipper chairs with original carved wooden legs and antique style upholstery application. The chairs have all the markings of old traditional furnitur...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Rustic Indonesian 19th Century Solid Wood Turned Stool with Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian turned wooden stool from the 19th century with brown patina. Crafted in Indonesia during the 19th century, this stool is made of soli...
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19th Century Indonesian Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

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...
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1960s French Vintage Rustic Seating

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Straw, Oak

Pair of Rustic Adirondack Beige Upholstered Wood Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Rustic Old Hickory pine arm chairs having signature wide armrests and a double slat panel backrest in a shaped curved form with beige upholstered seat cushions in a dotted pa...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating

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Hickory

Pair of Scandinavian painted pine benches
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of Scandinavian painted pine benches circa 1890. Good quality rustic pair of Swedish painted benches made in pine.  These almost certainly would have been on rail station or so...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Seating

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Pine, Paint

Pair of Rustic Carved Oak Armchairs by Anton Fortuin, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Rustic armchairs. Design by Anton Fortuin. Striking Dutch design from the 1940s. Solid oak frames with original rush seats. Please note that we have six ...
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1940s Dutch Vintage Rustic Seating

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Rush, Oak

Wabi Sabi Primitive Tripod Stool, France, 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rustic wooden stool, dating back to the 1800s, exudes rustic charm with its primitive design and rich patina. Crafted from a unique natural wood fork, it embodies the wabi-sabi ...
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18th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

Rustic Wabi Sabi Elmwood Bench
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Hand-crafted from elmwood, this bench carries a history of being a versatile piece. The natural patina and aged repairs create a truly unique, one-of-a-kind piece. Highly detailed, w...
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Early 2000s Rustic Seating

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Wood, Elm

Folks 30 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
Located in Antwerp, BE
Serban Ionescu; Folks Series; Functional Art; Sculpture Chair; Armchair; Side Chair; Conversation Piece; Art; Folks 30, 2021 This unique piece was on view in the exhibition "In Order of Appearance" by Serban Ionescu from 20/03/21-24/04/21 in Everyday Gallery in Antwerp, Belgium next to the solo show of Marria Pratts...
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2010s Romanian Rustic Seating

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Wood

Easy Chair in Solid Wood and Rope, France, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Francis Jourdain; 1930s; Early 20th Century; Les Ateliers Modernes; Wabi Sabi; Rustic; Cord; Simple Design; Le Corbusier; Paris; Armchair; Easy Chair; Monoxylite; Easy chair in so...
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1930s French Vintage Rustic Seating

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Rope, Wood

Rustic Wabi-Sabi 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...
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20th Century French Rustic Seating

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Wood

Folks 31 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
Located in Antwerp, BE
Serban Ionescu; Folks Series; Functional Art; Sculpture Chair; Armchair; Sidechair; Conversation Piece; Art; Romania; Folks 31, 2021 This unique piece was on view in the exhibition "In Order of Appearance" by Serban Ionescu from 20/03/21-24/04/21 in Everyday Gallery in Antwerp, Belgium next to the solo show of Marria Pratts...
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2010s Romanian Rustic Seating

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Wood

Rustic Italian Gregorius Pineo Wrought Iron Leaf Back Twig Outdoor Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rustic Italian Gregorius Pineo Wrought Iron Leaf Back Twig Outdoor Chair Additional information: Materials: Wrought Iron Color: Black Brand: Greg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Seating

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Wrought Iron

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...
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1750s Italian Antique Rustic Seating

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Limestone

Wooden Armchair With Storing Space, France, 1872
Located in Antwerp, BE
French; Wooden Armchair; Side Chair; Storing Space; Storage; 1872; 19th Century; Rustic; Country Chair; French wooden rustic country armchair from the late 19th century with straig...
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1870s French Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Spain / 19th century / side chair / oak, fabric / Spanish / Antique / French Provincial A charming 19th-century Spanish side chair, handcrafted from solid oak wood and richly detai...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Seating

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Velvet, Oak

19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Spain / 19th century / side chair / oak, fabric / Spanish / Antique / French Provincial A charming 19th-century Spanish side chair, handcrafted from solid oak wood and richly detai...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Seating

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Velvet, Oak

19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Spain / 19th century / side chair / oak, fabric / Spanish / Antique / French Provincial A charming 19th-century Spanish side chair, handcrafted from solid oak wood and richly detai...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Seating

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Velvet, Oak

19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Spain / 19th century / side chair / oak, fabric / Spanish / Antique / French Provincial A charming 19th-century Spanish side chair, handcrafted from solid oak wood and richly detai...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Seating

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Velvet, Oak

19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Spain / 19th century / side chair / oak, fabric / Spanish / Antique / French Provincial A charming 19th-century Spanish side chair, handcrafted from solid oak wood and richly detai...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Seating

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Velvet, Oak

Folks 32 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
Located in Antwerp, BE
Serban Ionescu; Folks Series; Functional Art; Sculpture Chair; Armchair; Sidechair; Conversation Piece; Art; Folks 32, 2021 This unique piece was on view in the exhibition "In Order of Appearance" by Serban Ionescu from 20/03/21-24/04/21 in Everyday Gallery in Antwerp, Belgium next to the solo show of Marria Pratts...
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2010s Romanian Rustic Seating

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Wood

Antique Long Wooden Bench in Old Brown Paint
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique wooden bench in old brown paint with other paint spatters here and there on top. The extended top with attached sides is mounted on notched carved flat legs on each end. A...
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19th Century Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

Vintage Coastal John Wisner for Ficks Reed Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming pair of armchairs offers a beautiful convergence of rustic simplicity and relaxed mid-century styling, appealing perfectly to the Boho Chic and Coastal aesthetic. Craft...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Rustic Seating

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Bamboo, Reed

Rustic American Country Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century antique bench extending approximately 8 feet in length, three board legs. Beautiful rustic patina, showing character from it's prior pain...
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19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating

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Wood

Rustic Solid Design XL Oak Rush Arm Lounge Chair, France 1930 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Rustic Solid Design XL Oak & Rush Arm Lounge Chair. Made in France, 1930's period. Solid oak constructed and carved frame with rush woven seat. XL model with beautiful propor...
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1930s French Vintage Rustic Seating

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Rush, Oak

Travail Populaire Oak Rope Side Chair, Belgium 1950 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Travail Populaire Handcrafted Design Low Back Oak & Rope Side Chair. Made in Belgium, 1950's period. Solid oak wood constructed chair with woven rope seat. Turned oak details...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating

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Rope, Oak

American Rustic Old Hickory Porch Glider / Loveseat
Located in Dallas, TX
American Rustic Old Hickory porch glider (loveseat) with woven rectangular seat and back and suspended by chains.United States. 20th Century
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20th Century Rustic Seating

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Metal

The Wave Couch. From the Waves 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

Materials

Wood, Palmwood

Vintage wooden bar swivel chair, Slovenia 1992
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The beautiful wooden barstool made in Slovenia in 1992. Made of solid beech wood in the style of the Windsor chair. 360°swivel action. Stable, solid, very comfortable. Good vintage ...
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Late 20th Century Slovenian Rustic Seating

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Wood, Beech

Antique Indian Rustic Low Seat Wooden Chair with Carved Rosettes and Twine Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Indian rustic wooden low chair from the early 20th century, with hand-woven twine and carved motifs. Charming with its rustic appearance, this early 20th-century Indian low wooden chair is a delightful fusion of craftsmanship and practicality. The chair features a short slanted back topped with a small finial, adorned with rosettes hand-carved in low relief within medallions. Below these medallions, a series of petite diamond motifs adds to the intricate detailing, showcasing the artisan's skill. The rectangular seat, crafted from hand-woven twine, provides a sturdy base, resting low on four short feet. The front legs are baluster-shaped, adding a touch of elegance, while the back legs showcase a curving silhouette, enhancing the chair's overall aesthetic. The nicely weathered appearance of the wood gives this piece an authentic, timeworn charm that brings warmth and character to any space. Ideal as a decorative accent, this rustic chair can be placed in a mudroom, where it serves as a charming seating option for putting on shoes, or in a child's bedroom, adding a whimsical touch to the decor. Its delicate carvings and robust construction make it both a functional piece and a work of art. This Indian wooden chair...
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Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Seating

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Twine, Wood

Old Hickory Rustic Western Bergere Cowhide Chairs Alligator Leather Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 2000s with this exquisite sofa and chairs living suite. Western furniture produced by Old Hickory Tannery is known to be the finest quality leather furniture in the world and it is made right here in the USA. Their craftsmen use time honored techniques and cutting edge design to offer outstanding cowhide and leather Western sofas...
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Early 2000s American Rustic Seating

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Cowhide, Leather, Wood, Alligator

Sculptural Rustic Knotted Hardwood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural rustic knotted hardwood bench. Very heavy and sturdy. A beautiful piece from all angles (against a wall or floating in a room). The rabbit fur pelt seat cover (optional).
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20th Century American Rustic Seating

Materials

Fur, Hardwood

Rustic Design Oak Rush High Ladder Back Dining Chairs, 1950 s Belgium
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Rustic Design Handcrafted Oak & Rush High Ladder Back Dining Chairs. Made in Belgium, 1950's period. Solid oak constructed chairs with woven rush seats. In the style of Charl...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Rustic Seating

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Rush, Oak

Pair of Rustic Solid Wood Stools - Vintage Mountain Style
Located in Cantù, IT
Charming pair of handcrafted solid wood high stools with rustic and authentic character, perfect for alpine, country or mountain chalet style settings. The hand-carved seat with orna...
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20th Century Italian Rustic Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Folks 33 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
Located in Antwerp, BE
Serban Ionescu; Folks Series; Functional Art; Sculpture chair; Armchair; Sidechair; Conversation Piece; Art; Folks 33, 2021 This unique piece was on view in the exhibition "In Order of Appearance" by Serban Ionescu from 20/03/21-24/04/21 in Everyday Gallery in Antwerp, Belgium next to the solo show of Marria Pratts...
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2010s Romanian Rustic Seating

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Wood

Rustic Hickory Footstool with Woven Cane Seat
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory style footstool with woven cane seat.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Seating

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Cane

Old Hickory Round Oak Stools
By A. Pittalis
Located in Queens, NY
4 American Rustic Old Hickory (1930s stools) with round oak tops and a box form stretcher on leg (probably INDIANA WILLOW CO.) (PRICED EACH)
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Seating

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Hickory

Pair of Rustic Hickory Side Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Rustic Old Hickory style (late 20th Cent) side chairs with woven cane seats and backs.
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20th Century American Rustic Seating

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Cane

Brutalist Monoxylite Armchairs, France, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Monoxylite; Brutalist Armchair; Wabi Sabi; Minimalism; Brutalism; Pine Trunks; Brutalist monoxylite armchair, a true statement piece for any contemporary interior. Crafted from so...
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1980s French Vintage Rustic Seating

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Wood

Set of Impressive French Teak Wood and Lucite Chairs, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Rare set of four French chairs in very good condition. Made in France in the 1960s These chairs exude a rustic yet modern vibe. Perfect for any Mid-Century Modern, contemporary or...
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20th Century French Rustic Seating

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Plastic, Lucite, Wood, Teak

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 ...
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1920s French Vintage Rustic Seating

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Wood

Distressed Grey Wooden Bench with Layered Patina
Located in High Point, NC
A long, understated wooden bench characterized by its beautifully time-worn grey surface. Layers of paint have softened and receded unevenly, revealing hints of earlier tones and raw...
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Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Seating

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Wood

Hand Hewn Pine Log Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s Hand hewn solid pine log armchair and matching ottoman. Incredible piece for your modern cabin, lodge, or organic modern, minimalist interior. ...
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1980s American Vintage Rustic Seating

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Pine

Rustic Distressed Maple Cockfighting Betting or Sporting Chair Tri-Leg Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Rustic distressed maple cockfighting, betting, or sporting chair with tri-leg base & twisted rope wrapped details. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is v...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Seating

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Rope, Maple

Solid Oak Stool with three carved Legs France, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
This rustic three-legged stool is crafted from solid oak, and has a beautifully worn, sculptural presence. The thick, rounded seat is carved from several joined boards, showing natur...
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1960s French Vintage Rustic Seating

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Oak

German Oak Lounge Chairs in new aniline leather, 1 of 24 available Germany, 1940
Located in Berlin, DE
A sculptural lounge chair crafted from solid oak, featuring a sturdy square frame with visible pegged joinery. The curved seat rail and upright posts support a back made of wide natu...
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1940s German Vintage Rustic Seating

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Leather, Fabric, Oak

Antique Danish Sculptural Milking Stool Dark Wood 3-Legged, Mogens Lassen Style
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A very decorative piece Antique Danish tripod milking stool made from solid darkened wood. Made ca 1920s by a cabinetmaker. The seat is shaped for great comfort. This kind of seat mi...
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Early 20th Century Danish Rustic Seating

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Wood

Iron-Base Bench with Weathered Wooden Seat
Located in High Point, NC
A study in raw materiality, this bench brings together a weathered iron frame and sun-faded timber slats, each surface marked by time and use. The silhouette is understated—straight,...
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Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Seating

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Iron

Organic Wabi-Sabi 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...
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20th Century French Rustic Seating

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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 Seating

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Rush

Austrian Alps Rustic Design Green Side Chairs, Austria 1950 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Austrian Alps Rustic Design Green Side Chair set. Made in Austria 1950's / 60's period. Green stained, carved and turned wooden frame with rush w...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Rustic Seating

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Rush, Beech

Faux-Pair of Rustic Pine Chairs, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming near-pair of rustic pine chairs, retaining traces of paint here and there. Large trapezoidal seats. Raised on sabre legs. Priced individually.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Seating

A Set of Four Rustic Vintage Oak and Rush Seat Dining Chairs With Ladder Backs
Located in Elkton, MD
A set of 4 charming dining chairs made of rustic oak with rush seats and ladder-style back.
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating

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Rush, Walnut

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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