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.
Collection of Seven Vintage Polo Sticks on Custom Wall Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
A handsome collision of sport and sculpture, this set of seven vintage American and English polo sticks carries the easy authority of a life well played. Each mallet, weathered to pe...
Steel
Vintage Italian Capodimonte Vegetables
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully whimsical collection of vintage Italian Capodimonte hand-painted porcelain vegetables including artichokes, eggplants, and a ...
Porcelain
$6,500 / set
Vintage Italian Capodimonte Fruits
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully whimsical collection of vintage Italian Capodimonte hand-painted porcelain fruits including oranges, pears, and apples, perfe...
Porcelain
19th Century French Butcher's Cleaver on Custom Wall Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century French butcher's cleaver is a striking relic from a time when craftsmanship and utility were intertwined. The double-edged blade, forged from iron, exudes the stren...
Iron
$1,595
H 23 in W 10 in D 6 in
Wonderful Pair of Custom Made Coral Fragments Mounts on Antique Gilt Wood Bases
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Pair of wonderful coral and gilt wood fragments. These were custom made. Pieces of coral mounted onto antique gilt wood bases. One of a kind.
Coral
$23,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.75 in W 17.5 in D 5 in
2nd Century Italian Stone Sculpture Roman Relief Aristocrat Mounted Antiques LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
2nd Century Italian Stone Sculpture Roman Relief Aristocrat Mounted Antiques LA . Hand Carved Stone relief Aristocrat mounted on marble Private collector . ...
Stone, Limestone
19th Century French Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French sculpture features a young drummer, captured in a moment of intense focus and energy. Rendered in rich patinas of bronze, the figure is dressed in historical...
Bronze
Italian Bronze Door Knocker
Located in Essex, MA
With arabesques and satyr mask.
19th Century French Gilded Zinc Horse Head
Located in Nijlen, BE
19th century gilded zinc horse head. These were used as a butcher's mark and often hung above the door. Beautiful original French piece, period 1870, with the original gilding. The w...
Zinc
Vintage Persian Ceramic Hunting scene Wall Hanging Tile Set
Located in Delray Beach, FL
beautiful vintage hand painted and glazed ceramic two tiles set ,professionally mounted on wood backing , featuring hunting scene with Horse ...
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Wall Hanging with Colorful Fish
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful tile hand painted and glazed with exceptional wondering colorful school of fish on a yellow color background. The tile can hang on the wall. Exceptional object of art for w...
Ceramic
$1,250
H 10 in W 7 in D 3 in
18th Century Italian Holy Water Font with Angels Framed with Fossil Coral
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
18th century Italian holy water font with two angels framed with polished agate coral wings on fossil coral. The Italian holy water front is from a historical Italian church and is...
Agate, Coral
19th Century French Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century French sculpture, crafted from white marble or a similar material, beautifully captures a young dancer or muse in a moment of graceful movement. The figur...
Marble
$4,800 / set
H 7 in W 18.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Italian Gilt Carved Wood and Painted Cherubs , Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian gilt carved wood, gesso, and painted hanging wall cherubs . Early 19th Century.
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century French Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century French silver sculpture is a finely crafted decorative piece featuring an elegant swan motif. The design centers around a gracefully sculpted swan with in...
Silver
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Relief Carved Walnut Wall Panel
Located in Queens, NY
19th century Italian Neoclassical style carved walnut panel with relief carvings of dolphins and fruit with a scroll design and a center crown.
Walnut
Sold
H 8.25 in W 12 in D 4.5 in
Antique Wrought Iron Equestrian Horseshoe Boot Scrape, Early 20th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
An early 20th-century American boot scraper constructed from a genuine iron horseshoe fitted with a straight scraping bar and mounted to a rectangular base. Its deeply weathered surf...
Wrought Iron
Set of Five 19th Century French Dog Collars on Custom Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of five 19th-century French dog collars is a remarkable collection of craftsmanship and history. Each collar features beautifully worked leather, adorned with brass buckles ...
Brass, Steel
Vintage Heavy Cast Iron Equestrian Horse Head Hitching Post BM-015 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage heavy cast iron horse head hitching post. Marked BM-015. Dimensions: 7.25” x 4” x 9.25” (Width x Depth x Height)
Iron
Pair of Vintage Mexican Brass and Leather Stirrups on Custom Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
These vintage Mexican hand-stitched leather wrapped brass stirrups are an exquisite blend of craftsmanship and equestrian heritage. Each stirrup has been meticulously crafted, showca...
Brass
Set of Three Vintage Carved Wood Duck Decoys on Custom Wall Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical and folky set of three vintage American carved wood duck decoys mounted on custom steel wall mounts. Can be arranged into any configuratio...
Wood
Collection of 19th Century Mounted Antlers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Decorative collection of ten pairs of antlers mounted onto oak shields. This collection consists of a great range of ages, the oldest dating to the 1920s and the rest dating to th...
Antler
Pair of Large Carved Mahogany Neoclassical Roundels
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of large English country house roundels or wall plaques in the early 18th century manner. Of carved and painted mahogany, with laurel wreath and classical mask...
Fruitwood
Colonial Wagon Wheel from Mexico, Circa Early 1800's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Shown here is a colonial wagon wheel from the late 1700's to early 1800's. The wheel is most likely from the San Luis Potosi, Mexico and was originally used as part of a horse carria...
Wood, Hardwood
Colonial Mesquite Hitch from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Mesquite wagon hitch from Guanajuato, Mexico. The hitch was used for a horse or mule wagon in the Mexican Colonial era, early 1800's. The texture and patina of this hand carved harwo...
Iron
19th Century Mesquite Wheel Hub from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
19th century mesquite wheel hub from Guanajuato, Mexico. Comes with a custom iron base.
Steel, Iron
Set of Five Belgian Farm Animal Print Blocks on Custom Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical set of five early 20th century Belgian farm animal print block depicting a horse, two cows, a sheep, and a brood of chickens, carved fro...
Aluminum, Copper
Mounted Brass English Setter Portrait Bust
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming early 20th century cast brass English setter portrait bust mounted on custom steel mount.
Brass