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Rustic Children's Furniture

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
Guatemalan Child's Chair, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in the early 20th century, this petite Guatemalan children's chair charms with its playful asymmetry and richly textured surface. Influenced by Spanish Colonial furniture design, the chair has a slatted back and square seat resting on two short, hand-turned legs. The low seat is the perfect height for a youngster, but we love this petite chair as a low side table or tabletop display Stand...
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Early 20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Children's Furniture

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Wood

Guatemalan Child's Chair, circa 1900
Guatemalan Child's Chair, circa 1900

Guatemalan Child's Chair, circa 1900

Guatemalan Child's Chair, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in the early 20th century, this petite Guatemalan children's chair charms with its playful asymmetry and richly textured surface. Influenced by Spanish Colonial furniture design, the angular chair has a slatted back and tapered seat resting on square legs. We love this diminutive chair...
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Early 20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Children's Furniture

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Wood

Guatemalan Child's Chair, c. 1900
Guatemalan Child's Chair, c. 1900

Guatemalan Child's Chair, c. 1900

Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a charming, very rustic hooded rocking cradle with an interesting and unusual “bird house” with a circular opening, built into the shallow hood,...
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Late 19th Century Irish Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

Materials

Oak, Pine

Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle
Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle

Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle

French Rustic Dark Oak 19th Century Child's Chair with Ladder Back and Rush Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic French dark oak child's chair from the 19th century with carved ladder back, open arms with turned supports, rush seat, carved apron and turned legs with cross stretcher. In...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

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Oak, Rush

French Rustic Dark Oak 19th Century Child's Chair with Ladder Back and Rush Seat
French Rustic Dark Oak 19th Century Child's Chair with Ladder Back and Rush Seat

French Rustic Dark Oak 19th Century Child's Chair with Ladder Back and Rush Seat

Child’s Antique Oak Windsor Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Antique hardwood Child’s Windsor arm chair with the classic hoop back with spindles and a shaped seat. Raised on splayed turned legs with turned H stretcher. Measures: H. 25 1/2"...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

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Hardwood

Child’s Antique Oak Windsor Chair
Child’s Antique Oak Windsor Chair

Child’s Antique Oak Windsor Chair

Welsh Vernacular Child's Windsor Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wonderful early 19th Century primative Welsh child's Windsor chair having bentwood back supported by spokeshaved spindles over "D" shaped seat supported by splayed hewn legs, possess...
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Early 19th Century Welsh Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

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Ash, Sycamore

Welsh Vernacular Child's Windsor Chair
Welsh Vernacular Child's Windsor Chair

Welsh Vernacular Child's Windsor Chair

Petite English Rustic Wooden Children's Folding Chairs, Sold Individually
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two small rustic English wooden children's folding chairs from the 20th century, with slatted seats, open backs and side stretchers, priced and sold $295 each. Created in England dur...
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20th Century English Rustic Children's Furniture

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Wood

Petite English Rustic Wooden Children's Folding Chairs, Sold Individually
Petite English Rustic Wooden Children's Folding Chairs, Sold Individually

Petite English Rustic Wooden Children's Folding Chairs, Sold Individually

Rustic Vintage Firkin Sugar Bucket Barrel Back Childs Chair Hickory Nautical
Located in Dayton, OH
This small chair or stool is made of hickory wood with brass accents in a barrel style finished with neutral upholstery. Measure: 18".    
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Early 20th Century Rustic Children's Furniture

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Upholstery, Hickory

Rustic Vintage Firkin Sugar Bucket Barrel Back Childs Chair Hickory Nautical
Rustic Vintage Firkin Sugar Bucket Barrel Back Childs Chair Hickory Nautical

Rustic Vintage Firkin Sugar Bucket Barrel Back Childs Chair Hickory Nautical

18th Century Hand-Carved Pine Rocking Horse
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century hand-carved pine rocking horse has no doubt brought smiles and hours of imaginative fun to generations of youngsters over the centurie...
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1780s Swedish Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

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Pine

18th Century Hand-Carved Pine Rocking Horse
18th Century Hand-Carved Pine Rocking Horse

18th Century Hand-Carved Pine Rocking Horse

1950s Rustic Style Wooden Children’s Rocking Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
1950s rustic style children’s rocking chair. Original caned seat. Chair is structurally sound. Seat is 13.5” width x 11” deep.  
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1950s American Vintage Rustic Children's Furniture

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Cane, Wood

1950s Rustic Style Wooden Children’s Rocking Chair
1950s Rustic Style Wooden Children’s Rocking Chair

1950s Rustic Style Wooden Children’s Rocking Chair

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mahal throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 2' 5" x 3' 5".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Children's Furniture

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Throw Rug
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Throw Rug

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Throw Rug

American Rustic Pine Child's High Chair with Rush Seat, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American rustic pine child's high chair from the early 20th century with rush seat. Experience the warmth and nostalgia of early American craftsmanship with this rustic pine child...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Children's Furniture

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Rush, Pine

American Rustic Pine Child's High Chair with Rush Seat, Early 20th Century
American Rustic Pine Child's High Chair with Rush Seat, Early 20th Century

American Rustic Pine Child's High Chair with Rush Seat, Early 20th Century

Chinese Antique Child's Corner Chair with Bamboo Frame and Hexagonal Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese child's corner chair from the 19th century, with bamboo frame and hexagonal base. Our hearts melt immediately upon inspection of this rustic child's corner chair! ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

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Bamboo, Wood

Chinese Antique Child's Corner Chair with Bamboo Frame and Hexagonal Base
Chinese Antique Child's Corner Chair with Bamboo Frame and Hexagonal Base

Chinese Antique Child's Corner Chair with Bamboo Frame and Hexagonal Base

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Oak

Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs
Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs

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Child's Chair by Architect Kristian Vedel, Denmark, 1956
By Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Child's Multi shell chair - By Architect Kristian Solmer Vedel - Designed in Denmark This multi chair was designed 1951 and produced between 1956-58 by man...
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1950s Danish Vintage Rustic Children's Furniture

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Beech, Plywood

Child's Chair by Architect Kristian Vedel, Denmark, 1956
Child's Chair by Architect Kristian Vedel, Denmark, 1956

Child's Chair by Architect Kristian Vedel, Denmark, 1956

H 16.15 in W 17.72 in D 12.21 in
Antique Swedish Country Pine Rocking Bassinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce late 18th / early 19th century Gustavian Period country Swedish farmhouse pine bassinet / cradle with beautifully aged character and warm patina. Hand-crafted in Sweden, c...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

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Pine

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Antique Swedish Country Pine Rocking Bassinet

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Chippendale Style Child's Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Miniature Chinese Chippendale style child's chair with Ralph Lauren fabric seat cushion.
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20th Century Rustic Children's Furniture

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Mahogany

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Chippendale Style Child's Chair

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19th Century French Napoleon III Child's Bed
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Napoleon III Period child's bed made of solid cherry wood, with column form supports and iron curtain rails. Beautiful book matched...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

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Brass, Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Child's Bed
19th Century French Napoleon III Child's Bed

19th Century French Napoleon III Child's Bed

H 33 in W 42.25 in D 22.5 in
Modernist Windsor Style Chair Oak, Made in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Southampton, NJ
A modern interpretation of the Classic Windsor chair form, in solid Oak, made in Sweden. Very clean, original condition newly upholstered with proportions that work well in a variety...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Children's Furniture

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Upholstery, Oak

Modernist Windsor Style Chair Oak, Made in Sweden
Modernist Windsor Style Chair Oak, Made in Sweden

Modernist Windsor Style Chair Oak, Made in Sweden

H 33.5 in W 23 in D 21 in
Antique White Wicker Child's Rocking Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very sweet antique white wicker child's rocker.
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Children's Furniture

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Wicker

Antique White Wicker Child's Rocking Chair
Antique White Wicker Child's Rocking Chair

Antique White Wicker Child's Rocking Chair

H 20.5 in W 18 in D 22 in
Swedish Painted Cradle
Located in Wilson, NC
Swedish painted cradle is dated 1847 and signed “Christina”. The reddish brown paint is original. There is exposed peg construction. The wear to the pai...
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1840s Swedish Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

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Paint, Pine

Swedish Painted Cradle
Swedish Painted Cradle

Swedish Painted Cradle

H 22 in W 19 in D 35 in
19th Century Pennsylvania Dutch Polychrome Rocking Cradle
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming 19th century Pennsylvania Dutch rocking cradle or doll cradle featuring an original polychrome decorated frame. Finished in a dark green backgroun...
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19th Century American Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

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Paint, Wood

19th Century Pennsylvania Dutch Polychrome Rocking Cradle
19th Century Pennsylvania Dutch Polychrome Rocking Cradle

19th Century Pennsylvania Dutch Polychrome Rocking Cradle

H 19 in W 40.5 in D 26 in
Vintage Metal Infant Cradle Rocking Crib, France, circa 1950
Located in Sofia, BG
Vintage French metal infant cradle rocking crib made in France circa 1950 Measurements: H 100/90/57 cm. (Highest part is at 153 cm.)
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Children's Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Metal Infant Cradle Rocking Crib, France, circa 1950
Vintage Metal Infant Cradle Rocking Crib, France, circa 1950

Vintage Metal Infant Cradle Rocking Crib, France, circa 1950

H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 22.45 in
Vintage Brass Infant Cradle Rocking Crib Victorian Corsican Cygnet Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Striking vintage solid brass infant's suspended rocking cradle in the Victorian style. The piece has a nice wide silhouette, large orb finials, and scrolled accents. The maker is unc...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Children's Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Brass Infant Cradle Rocking Crib Victorian Corsican Cygnet Style
Vintage Brass Infant Cradle Rocking Crib Victorian Corsican Cygnet Style

Vintage Brass Infant Cradle Rocking Crib Victorian Corsican Cygnet Style

H 44.5 in W 36.5 in D 23 in
Antique Child’s Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique child’s chair of Thonet. Elegant bent wood frame with hooped legs. The caning on the seat and back is in great condition for it’s age. Di...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

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Cane

Antique Child’s Chair by Thonet
Antique Child’s Chair by Thonet

Antique Child’s Chair by Thonet

H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
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19th century rustic Swedish class room blackboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century rustic Swedish children's blackboard circa 1880. Blackboard writing surface on stand with chalk storage well.  Ideal for use in retail for signage or for a quirky featu...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

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Pine, Paint

19th century rustic Swedish class room blackboard
19th century rustic Swedish class room blackboard

19th century rustic Swedish class room blackboard

H 54 in W 26.5 in D 13 in
Vintage Hitchcock Style Boston Windsor Stencil Back Childs Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Hitchcock or Boston style spindle back children's rocking chair. Black with gold trim and stenciled back.
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Children's Furniture

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Hardwood, Paint

Vintage Hitchcock Style Boston Windsor Stencil Back Childs Rocking Chair Rocker
Vintage Hitchcock Style Boston Windsor Stencil Back Childs Rocking Chair Rocker

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H 28 in W 21 in D 14 in
Antique Red Woven Wicker Barrel Back Child’s Rocker Rocking Chair Doll 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique red wicker barrel back child or doll sized rocking chair with attached pink floral cushion.
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Early 20th Century Rustic Children's Furniture

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Upholstery, Wicker

Antique Red Woven Wicker Barrel Back Child’s Rocker Rocking Chair Doll 19"
Antique Red Woven Wicker Barrel Back Child’s Rocker Rocking Chair Doll 19"

Antique Red Woven Wicker Barrel Back Child’s Rocker Rocking Chair Doll 19"

H 17 in W 19 in D 18.25 in
1920’s Wooden Wagon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rustic antique wood wagon from the early 1900’s. Great used condition. Hand painted has nice res accent color. Works well. Can be used for decor.
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1920s American Vintage Rustic Children's Furniture

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Wood

1920’s Wooden Wagon
1920’s Wooden Wagon

1920’s Wooden Wagon

H 16 in W 16.5 in D 43.5 in
French 1900s Rustic Child's Chair with Carved Bouquet and Rush Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French wooden child's chair from the early 20th century, with carved bouquet and rush seat. Created in France during the early years of the 20th centu...
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Children's Furniture

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Rush, Wood

French 1900s Rustic Child's Chair with Carved Bouquet and Rush Seat
French 1900s Rustic Child's Chair with Carved Bouquet and Rush Seat

French 1900s Rustic Child's Chair with Carved Bouquet and Rush Seat

H 25.5 in W 17 in D 15 in
Rustic French 1880s Miniature Oak Chair with Scrolling Arms and Side Stretchers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French miniature carved oak chair from the late 19th century, with scrolling arms and side stretchers. Created in France during the last quarter of the 19th century, this miniature...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

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Oak

Rustic French 1880s Miniature Oak Chair with Scrolling Arms and Side Stretchers
Rustic French 1880s Miniature Oak Chair with Scrolling Arms and Side Stretchers

Rustic French 1880s Miniature Oak Chair with Scrolling Arms and Side Stretchers

H 24 in W 15 in D 12 in
French 1880s Miniature Decorative Carved Walnut Chair with Rustic Appearance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic French miniature carved walnut chair from the late 19th century, with curving back and petite apron. Created in France during the last quarter of the 19th century, this mini...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

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Walnut

French 1880s Miniature Decorative Carved Walnut Chair with Rustic Appearance
French 1880s Miniature Decorative Carved Walnut Chair with Rustic Appearance

French 1880s Miniature Decorative Carved Walnut Chair with Rustic Appearance

H 14 in W 11 in D 8 in
French 19th Century Rustic Wooden Child's Wheelbarrow with Curving Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French wooden child's wheelbarrow from the 19th century, with curving handles. Created in France during the 19th century, this petite wheelbarrow will make for an excellent additio...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

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Wood

French 19th Century Rustic Wooden Child's Wheelbarrow with Curving Handles
French 19th Century Rustic Wooden Child's Wheelbarrow with Curving Handles

French 19th Century Rustic Wooden Child's Wheelbarrow with Curving Handles

H 13.5 in W 43 in D 14 in
19th Century Rustic Swedish Children's Blackboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century rustic Swedish children's blackboard, circa 1880. Blackboard writing surface on stand with chalk storage well. Ideal for use in retail for signage or for a quirky fea...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Rustic Swedish Children's Blackboard
19th Century Rustic Swedish Children's Blackboard

19th Century Rustic Swedish Children's Blackboard

H 54 in W 26.5 in D 13 in
Vintage a Brandt Ranch Oak Twin Bed Set Ladder Bunk or Trundle Beds Southwestern
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage a Brandt ranch oak twin bed set ladder bunk or trundle beds southwestern Ranch oak bed set by a brand out of Fort Worth, Texas, circa 1970s. A ...
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1970s Vintage Rustic Children's Furniture

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Oak

Vintage a Brandt Ranch Oak Twin Bed Set Ladder Bunk or Trundle Beds Southwestern
Vintage a Brandt Ranch Oak Twin Bed Set Ladder Bunk or Trundle Beds Southwestern

Vintage a Brandt Ranch Oak Twin Bed Set Ladder Bunk or Trundle Beds Southwestern

H 36 in W 41 in D 79.75 in
Antique Swedish Rustic Pine Child Chair, Mid-19th Century
Located in Uppsala, SE
Red painted antique rustic pine child chair. Made in Sweden, circa 1850. The red paint is most likely original since there are no remnants of any other paint or color. The red paint ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Children's Furniture

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Pine

Antique Swedish Rustic Pine Child Chair, Mid-19th Century
Antique Swedish Rustic Pine Child Chair, Mid-19th Century

Antique Swedish Rustic Pine Child Chair, Mid-19th Century

H 24.81 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Antique Small Senufo Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Senufo stools from Mali, Africa. These are priced and sold separately. Please refer to left or right in the photo. Both show age appropriate wear and has smooth worn patina....
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Early 20th Century Malian Rustic Children's Furniture

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Wood

Antique Small Senufo Stools
Antique Small Senufo Stools

Antique Small Senufo Stools

H 9.5 in W 19 in D 12.75 in

Rustic children's furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rustic children's furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage children's furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, seating, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic children's furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Central America, and Guatemala pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 children's furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $240 and tops out at $2,030 while the average work can sell for $1,295.

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