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 Early 20th Century French Painted Crane Bird Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a backyard or garden with this large pair of heavy crane statues! Hand crafted in Normandy, France circa 1920, and built of concrete, the tall birds stand on a rectangle sto...
Concrete
Antique English Garden Statue or Fountain with a Great Patina
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique English Garden Statue or Garden Fountain since it does have a metal tube running through the statue from top to bottom. Our Antique Garden Fountain...
Stone
Mid-Century French Carved Concrete and Iron Weathered Crane Bird Garden Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a garden or courtyard with this antique crane sculpture! Crafted in Normandy, France circa 1950, and built of concrete, the bird sculpture stand...
Concrete, Iron
19th Century French Concrete Weathered Painted Crane Bird Garden Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a garden or courtyard with this large heavy antique crane sculpture! Crafted in Normandy France circa 1870, and built of concrete, the bird stan...
Concrete, Stone
19th Century English Lead Pig
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A rare 19th Century lead model of a reclining pig, in charming content poise. in good original condition. Dated 1886. H: 25 cm (9 13/16") W: 64 cm (25 3/16") D: 34 cm (13 3/8")
Lead
John Cheere Lead Garden Figure
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful English 18th century lead garden figure. This statue depicts a jovial musician with his instrument. Resting on a shaped pedestal base. ...
Lead
Pair of Early 20th Century French Garden Statues
Located in Houston, TX
A lovely pair of 20th century concrete garden figures from France. He is perched next to an oak stump with foliage and acorns in hand. She carries two floral...
Concrete
Early 20th Century French Hand-Cast Stone Poodle Garden Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-846 French hand cast garden poodle sculpture with glass eyes.
Cast Stone
$5,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 19 in W 11 in D 40 in
Handsome Pair of 19th Century American or English Cast Iron Lions
Located in Richmond, VA
Handsome Pair of 19th Century American or English Lions with Proud Paws.
Iron
19th Century Heraldic Lion and Unicorn Statues
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding pair of cast statues on associated plinths, possibly cast in Portland Cement, of the Unicorn of Scotland and the Lion of England. S...
Cast Stone
19th Century Lead Statues, Four Seasons
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
In the grand tradition of classical mythology, these four lead sculptures represent the original personifications of nature in all their seasonal aspects. Each figure has been creat...
Lead
Pair Stone Garden Four Season Statues Cherub English Country
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This charming set of four cast stone garden figures depicts the allegorical Four Seasons, each portrayed as a cherubic child carrying the fruits and flowers associated with a differe...
Stone
A Handsome French Lion Garden Statue w/Great Patina, 38" Tall
Located in Atlanta, GA
A regal French lion garden statue. This vintage cast-stone lion statue from France is abundant with fabulous details, such as the nicely textured mane, alert eyes, and open mouth. He...
Cast Stone
Bronze Statue of Liberty Statue Garden Casting 8 Ft
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A striking large sculpture of the Statue of Liberty, cast in metal with a verdigris patinated finish, capturing the iconic form of the famous New York monument Good size at eight fee...
Bronze
$2,850
H 19.88 in W 6.88 in D 6.38 in
Vintage Signed G. S. Paolo Lead St. Francis Garden Sculpture by Florentine Craft
Located in St. Louis, MO
An exceptional and rare vintage estate-scale lead garden sculpture of St. Francis of Assisi, standing at a substantial 19 7/8 inches tall. This piece represents a stellar mid-20th-ce...
Lead
$96,000 / set
H 47.5 in W 35.5 in D 29.5 in
20th Century Pair of Italian Triton Garden Statues - Antique Marble Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Circa 20th Century, a pair of large antique garden statues hand carved in natural stone named Biancone d’Istria Marble. These antique natural st...
Marble
$2,575 / set
H 28 in W 12 in D 11 in
Vintage English Statues Garden Figures Gargoyles Seated Cast Stone Pair
Located in Tyler, TX
Vintage English Cast Stone Statues PAIR GARGOYLE Garden Figures Yard Decor Original aged patina seated on a rectangle base The perfect accent piec...
Stone
Antique Lead Pigs Garden Ornaments Circa 1890-1930
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of five lead garden pigs. Circa 1890-1920’s. This farrow is a happy bunch indeed. Guaranteed to bring joy to any home they are given. Lengths vary from 9-13 inches. Found on Cape...
Lead
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H 52.37 in W 16.93 in D 11.03 in
Large Early 19th Century Carved Marble Garden Figure of a Vestal
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A glorious early 19th Century English carved marble garden figure of a Vestal of Neo-Classical style. In the manner of John Bacon. Most probably originally made for a niche, this fig...
Marble
Pair of Mid Century Cast Iron Garden Ducks C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of cast iron garden ducks from the sixties in old paint. Ready for your pond or outdoor garden area. Matched pair with excellent castings representing garden ducks suit...
Iron
Pair of Cast Iron Outdoor Garden Quacking Ducks C1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very special pair of garden ducks in yellow and orange paint. Quacking away these guys will bring cheer to any and all garden spaces. Solid cast iron with some decent weight to them...
Iron
Pair of Early 20th Century English Whippets
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of early 20th-century English cast stone whippets exudes timeless charm and quiet elegance. Each whippet is depicted in a graceful resting position, with front legs outstre...
Cast Stone
Country Carved Oak Eagle Figure
Located in Queens, NY
American Country style (French 19th/20th Cent) carved oak figure of an eagle with outstretched wings and perched on a globe shaped base (signed: M. Granolt) (NFS)
Oak
Pair of 19th Century Country House Cannons
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Lovely pair of 19th century Country House cannon. In super original robust condition with vestiges of paint. Unusually the barrels are clear and the touch hole also which at least s...
Metal
1950s French Concrete Heron Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage concrete sculpture depicts a heron, captured in the moment, about to take flight — neck extended, beak lifted, wings raised. Ma...
Concrete
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H 42 in W 23 in D 13 in
19th Century French Concrete Weathered Painted Crane Bird Garden Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a garden or courtyard with this large antique crane sculpture! Crafted in Normandy France circa 1870, and built of concrete, the bird stands on a grass-like mound. The body of the crane is supported with straight legs attached to the round shaped base. The tall statue...
Concrete
Early 19th Century Carved Marble Classical Figure
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful early 19th Century classically inspired carved marble figure. This statue is beautifully executed, depicting a young man holding a dove nest in on...
Marble
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H 30 in W 12.5 in D 9 in
19th Century French Carved Concrete and Iron Weathered Crane Bird Garden Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a garden or courtyard with this antique crane statue! Crafted in Normandy France circa 1870, and built of concrete, the bird sculpture stands on straight legs with feet planted firmly in grass with its head forward. The body of the crane is supported with iron legs attached to the round grass shaped base. The tall statue...
Concrete, Iron
Pair of 20th Century Composition Stone Whippets
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Good pair of composition stone recumbent whippets with a pleasing weathered patina. Of great size and detail, these statues would look great both indoors and outdoors.
Stone
20th Century Pair of Composition Stone Medici Lions
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Handsome pair of 20th Century Medici Lion garden statues. These lions are majestically posed with their front feet resting on a ball and mounted on a large plinth...
Stone