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 Vintage Cottagecore Hand Painted Ivory Colored Round Wood Picture Frames
Located in New York, NY
Charming pair of Cottagecore/ English Country Style hand painted ivory colored hand turned wood round picture frames Early 20th Century Romantic, enchanting, easy elegance are some o...
Wood
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Countryside Oil Canvas Painting
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Oil Canvas Countryside Scene Painting by Leonor. It depicts a large and blossom Flamboyant tree in front of a country house. The water of a lake near the house reflected t...
Canvas, Wood
American Country Wooden Curves Shadow Box
Located in Queens, NY
American Country (19th/20th Century) diorama wall plaque of a Naval architect collection of wood French model curves displayed in a green felt lined oak...
Wood, Oak
Large 18th Century Italian Carved Mirror
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A spectacular and very large 18th Century ornately carved Italian frame with aged mirror plate. Partially scraped frame showing a wonderful colour and patina. A quality large piece ...
Wood
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver photo frame. The frame was made in Italy by the Argenteria Raddi of Florence. The design is typically Libeerty with the characteristic flowers, festoons and ribbons...
Sterling Silver
$4,738Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 12.5 in W 10 in D 2 in
Rare Large Pair Murano / Venini Torchon Picture Frames, c.1950
By Venini
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and very large pair of vintage Italian Venini photograph frames, extremely heavy and in beautiful condition. The twisted glass is flecked with gold with gilded brass fittings....
Blown Glass
$819
H 10.63 in W 8.47 in D 5.52 in
Mid-Century Curved Leather Italian Picture Frame, Adnet, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous and large photo frame fully made in a fantastic Italian pleated leather. This charming object was hand-made in Italy during the 1970s clearly in the style of Jacques Adnet d...
Leather, Glass
$420Sale Price|30% Off
H 8.08 in W 6.7 in D 0.4 in
Wooden frame with silver shell applications and support
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Wooden frame with silver shell applications and support. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II Title. Weight: 283.5 grams. Dimensions: 20.5cmx17cm. Content...
Silver
19th Century Italian Carved Frame
Located in New York, NY
Finely carved and gilded 19th century Italian frame. Features continuous pierced carving decorative design. Carved out of a solid piece of fruitwood, the example is in excellent cond...
Gold Leaf
Two Malachite Picture Frames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two malachite picture frames. One is Landscape measuring 10 inches wide x 7.75 inches high. The other is Portrait. Each have a bronze inner frame. Both hold pictures measured at 5.7...
Malachite
19th Century Italian Carved and Silver Gilt Frame
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved and silver gilded Italian 19th century frame with sgrafitto and cross-hatch design.
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Mirror
Located in New York, NY
hand carved and gild early 20th century Art Nouveau mirror, made in Spain. Original water gilt surface is in excellent condition. Outside dimensions 30 1/4" x 24" This item can be ...
Giltwood
20th Century Wood French Frame, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French frame from the second half of the 20th century. Guillauché furniture in carved and ebonized wood, of beautiful lines and a pleasing décor. The frame can hold a painting or mir...
Wood
Pair of Picture Frames
Located in London, England
Pair of inlaid oval frames. Circa 1920. H 26cm x W 20cm x D 2/16cm Please be in touch for an accurate shipping quote.
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Hanging Picture Frames
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite set of two French 19th-century hanging picture frames exudes timeless elegance and charm. Crafted from gilt bronze, each frame is...
Bronze
$1,234Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.92 in W 24.81 in D 0.4 in
Painting Oil on canvas Picture of a Navy - 19th Century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful oil on canvas from the 19th century representing a navy. In the foreground, a three-masted ship is moored in the basin, further on we can see other ships and also a quay. V...
Canvas
Gilded Wooden Frame with Fruits on the Corners
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/6496 - An interesting antique gilt wooden frame with fruit in relief carved in the corners: suitable for a mirror, not only for a painting. But i...
Fruitwood