Functional pieces made with local materials that can stand the test of time have defined antique and vintage country furniture around the world.
Country style has varied based on regional tastes, from French Country with tufted sofas and cane-framed beds to American Country with stately Windsor chairs and tables built of pine. Each is imbued with touches that are often described as rustic, a style that is inclusive of a range of decorating modes such as country and farmhouse. Exposed wood, traditional fabrics, natural colors and a sense of heritage through distressed surfaces and handcrafted design are all attributes of country-style interiors.
Country furniture and decor can encompass movements from across centuries that reflect rural life, such as French Provincial, which emerged in the 17th century, Black Forest, which became popular in early-19th-century Switzerland with sculptural furniture carved with animals and Adirondack style, with chairs that debuted in the United States in the early 20th century and became a rustic favorite.
The design of country-style furniture isn’t guided by fleeting trends or elite tastes. Sofas upholstered with animal hide, desks made of oak or pine that show off the grain of their material and dining room tables balanced on sturdy square legs are all popular examples of country furniture. Although the aesthetics of country furniture are eclectic, the pieces are unified by meticulous construction that favors utility over ornamentation.
Contemporary country interiors usually have muted palettes, with white walls and calming shades of blue, where heirloom pieces mingle with vintage baskets and gingham textiles. Unpretentious and timeless, country furniture adds warmth to any home, whether it’s a cabin in the woods or an urban loft apartment.
Find a collection of antique and vintage country tables, seating, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.
Pair of Carved Hall Chairs with Nail Head Decoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large hall chairs with tall backs and shaped crest rails. In a pale blond wood stain with carved and scrolled arms ends. Raised on heavy cabriole front legs with wide leafy carved knees and hoof feet, and carved curved back legs. The four serpentine stretchers with carved rosettes. Upholstered in machine made tapestry...
Fabric, Wood
Gray Boucle Lounge Chair, Sweden 1940s
Located in Rīga, LV
Pearl gray lounge chair with a carved back detail and wooden frame, newly upholstered with Dedar boucle fabric. I have two chairs in navy and one in pearl gray. Additional informati...
Wood
Ralph Lauren Italian Aran Isles Leather Mahogany Club Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome Italian "Aran Isles” club or lounge chair upholstered in supple aniline leather and corduroy cushions designed in the traditional English Equestrian Country style by Ralph...
Brass
Ralph Lauren English New Bohemian Artist’s Chair in Blue Velvet
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant labeled English "New Bohemian Artist’s Chair", designed by Ralph Lauren. The large shelter wing chair is upholstered in a striking Italian riding velvet in a dramatic deep...
Nickel
Pair of Tufted Lounge Chairs + Ottoman in Butter Print Fabric
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A whimsical bespoke three-piece living room seating group comprised of a pair of English tufted lounge chairs, a matching ottoman and four matching throw pillows. Each piece is custo...
Fabric, Wood
$2,937 / item
Navy Boucle Lounge Chair, Sweden 1940s
Located in Rīga, LV
Deep navy lounge chair with a carved back detail and wooden frame, newly upholstered with Dedar boucle fabric. I have two chairs in navy and one in pearl gray. Additional informatio...
Wood
Fine Quality Custom Upholstered Wing Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The mahogany frame with rolled arms and short wings. Raised on carved front cabriole legs with knees, turned splayed back legs, a turned H stretcher, and back stretcher. Upholstered ...
Fabric, Mahogany
Country Style Vintage Hand-Woven Rattan Armchair with Rounded Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese country style hand woven rattan and bamboo armchair from the mid-20th Century, with rounded open back, looping arms and side stretchers. Created in Burma during the...
Bamboo, Rattan
$13,250 / set
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 36 in
Swedish Modern, Lounge Chairs, Elm, Gray Shearling, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Lounge or Arm Chairs, Elm, Gray Sheepskin, Sweden, 1940s Pair of gorgeous Scandinavian lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden in the early half of...
Sheepskin, Elm
$5,900Sale Price|22% Off
H 37 in W 41 in D 41 in
Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such incredible leather, very thick and quality natural hides were used in it's making. The original Writ...
Leather, Wood
Performance Velvet Metal Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs, A Pair
By Barbara Barry, John and Elinor McGuire, Ralph Lauren, McGuire, John McGuire
Located in Round Top, TX
Elegant pair of metal-framed faux finished tubular aluminum lounge chairs made to look like bamboo, but far more structurally stable and long-lasting. Excellent condition with the exception of one bend to one frame and insignificant/unseen bends to seat cushion supports. New cushions were custom created for these vintage chair frames...
Metal
$1,850
H 29.14 in W 31.89 in D 30.71 in
Bröderna Anderssons Lounge Chair in Teak and Light Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bröderna Anderssons, lounge chair, velvet, teak, Denmark, 1950s A deep dark frame in wood curves around the seat and backrest. The chair is upholstered in a soft blue velvet that is...
Velvet, Teak
$4,895 / set
H 38 in W 32 in D 36 in
1980s Ralph Lauren English Style Beige Gold Library Castors Chairs, Set of 2
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful chairs are a statement piece which is ...
Upholstery, Wood
Art Deco Club Chair in Walnut and Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, walnut, velvet, brass, 1940s This Art Deco club chair from the 1940s exemplifies the period’s synthesis of functional elegance and craftsmanship. Constructed in rich w...
Brass
Ralph Lauren Blue Barrel Back Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round back arm chair by Ralph Lauren in a deep blue fabric with diamond pattern. High arms and wood feet. Please confirm location with vendor NY or NJ
Fabric
Pair of Ralph Lauren Hewn Oak Frame Sheep Skin Club Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
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...
Sheepskin, Oak
Ralph Lauren Antique Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Ralph Lauren antique style lounge chair and ottoman. The frame of the chair and ottoman is giltwood. Chair and ottoman is newly upholstered. Meas...
Upholstery, Giltwood
Swedish modern lounge chair by Sven Staaf, Sweden 1940s
By Almgren & Staaf, Sven Staaf
Located in Hägersten, SE
Lounge chair attributed to Sven Staaf. Likely produced by Almgren & Staaf during the 1940-50s. Beige/grey wool fabric and beech legs. Great oversized back rest and overall beautiful ...
Wool, Beech
Pair of Ralph Lauren Style Leather Club Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sensational butterscotch leather club armchairs. In the style of Ralph Lauren or Jean Michel Frank. Excellent proportions. Chairs are extremely comfortable. Very heavy chairs. Us...
Leather
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and ...
Steel
Ralph Lauren Herringbone London Club Chair or Lounge
By Henredon, Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic country English style herringbone upholstered armchair or lounge chair designed by Ralph Lauren for Henredon. The "London club chair" feature...
Fabric, Beech, Down
Sold
H 33 in W 26 in D 30.75 in
Vintage Wicker Armchair with Matching Wicker End table or Wicker SIde Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Vintage Wicker Armchair with matching Wicker Side Table or Wicker Side Table with Smoked Glass Top. We are only guessing that the pair of Wicker were made in the 1970's, especially h...
Upholstery, Wicker, Glass, Smoked Glass
French Oak & Rush Lounge Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of French armchairs. Oak and Rush with clean lines and small details.
Rush, Oak
Italian wicker / rattan lounge chair / folding chair
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Italian wicker chair in bamboo and wicker with footstool that can be pulled out. Large, curved armrests in bamboo, while the seat and back of t...
Bamboo, Wicker
White Faux Shearling Lounge Chair, Sweden 1940s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage Teddy lounge chair from the 1940s upholstered with ivory white faux sheepskin fabric. It's a really heavy item. I have a matching fabric ottoman - it’s shown in the pictures....
Fabric
Sold
H 34.5 in W 30 in D 36 in
Vintage Maple Wagon Wheel Western Ranch Lounge Chair and Platform Rocker - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Maple Wagon Wheel Western Ranch Lounge Chair and Platform Rocker - a Pair. Set featured includes one platform rocker and one stationary lounge chair. Circa 1950s. Measurement...
Maple
Sold
H 32.29 in W 25.2 in D 29.53 in
Two Charming Dutch Rural Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs 1920's
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These charming oak ladder back chairs featuring wicker seats make an excellent choice for enhancing the ambiance of any living space. Combining style, comfort, and durability, they a...
Rush, Oak
Sold
H 41 in W 31.5 in D 30 in
Pair of Burmese Vintage Woven Rattan Lounge Chairs with Out Scrolling Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage pair of Country style Burmese hand woven rattan lounge chairs from the mid 20th century, with looping, out scrolling arms, arching backs and cross stretchers. Created in Bu...
Rattan
Pair of Custom Upholstered Wing Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of wing chairs in custom upholstered diamond form quilted fabric with contrasting lumbar pillows. The frames appear to be naturally distressed with a fine patina. The wing chairs...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 39 in W 22.5 in D 27.5 in
Vintage Burmese Country Style Woven Rattan Lounge Chair with Arching Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese Country style woven rattan lounge chair from the Mid-20th Century, with slanted rectangular back, curving arms, looping accents and arching base. Created in Burma d...
Rattan, Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Rare Pair of Howard & Sons Bridgewater Arm Chairs, Numbered and Stamped, C1890
Located in Sherborne, GB
A rare pair of Howard and Sons Bridgewater arm chairs, both chairs are numbered and stamped to the back legs, Howard and Sons Bearners Street. This model has elegant square tapered legs, finishing on stamped brass castors. These deep seated arm chairs, retain their original rear sacks and cushions. The one arm chair...
Upholstery, Beech, Mahogany, Down, Feathers
Sold
H 26 in W 48 in D 23 in
Childs Size Custom Made Cowboy Horse and Rider Upholstered Small Chaise Lounge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Child's Size custom made cowboy horse and rider upholstered small chaise lounge. Item features a nice small child's size, original custom made, be...
Fabric, Wood