Country Decorative Objects
COUNTRY STYLE
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.
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Antique Pressed Botanicals Grouping of (24) More Available 125-Years Old French
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Pressed Botanicals, Grouping of (24) many more still available. The pressed botanical are roughly 125-Years Old and were found in an old French Monastery School that opened i...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Organic Material, Paper
RIGHT PROPER Designed Tole Olive Topiary
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted by RIGHT PROPER artisans in small batches, this tole olive topiary is inspired by famed garden enthusiast Bunny Mellon and her passion for topiary cultivation. Made from...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$521 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Antique French Pressed Botanicals Set of (20) from a Monastery School c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Pressed Botanicals from Maison des Frères Maristes in Varennes-sur-Alllier, France. Grouping of (20) and many more still available. The pressed botanicals are roughly ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Paper
Rare French Majolica Rabbit Pitcher, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica beige pitcher rabbit with a medal 1900, made for the International Exhibition in Paris of 1900.
The pitcher is stamped by the store where he was sold Compagnie Franco...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
19th Century Large Majolica Swan Vase Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Large rare French Majolica swan vase signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1890.
Height / 23.3 inches.
16 inches by 12 inches.
At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most im...
Category
1890s French Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience, Majolica
Antique Country Long Case Clock in Rococo Style from Sweden with Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Country long case clock in rococo style from northern Sweden. This clock is a genuine antique from around the 1820s. The carved wooden decor is original and the paint is also origina...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Large Vintage Woven Wicker Harvest Basket Bentwood Bamboo Handle 22"
Located in Dayton, OH
Extra large vintage woven wicker country farmhouse basket featuring an oval shape with boat shaped top edge, green diamond motif on the sides, pink an...
Category
Late 20th Century Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Vintage Canisters by Robert Nemith "The Harvest Collection"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of four vintage ceramic canisters by Robert Nemith "The Harvest Collection". These canisters are decorative and functional, with desig...
Category
1960s American Vintage Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Faience Blue & White Floral Flower Frog Vase, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine antique French faience hand molded flower frog vase or rose bowl, circa 1900. This charming flower frog has a hand painted floral design in vibrant cobalt blue and white. It d...
Category
Early 20th Century French Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
19th Century French Glazed Green Confit Pot
Located in Pearland, TX
Antique 19th century French confit pot with green glaze from the South of France, Castelnaudary. This pot or planter is hand thrown with charming handles known as 'ears'. These jars ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Spanish Glazed Terracotta Jar Vase, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury handmade terracotta vase with white glazed ceramic finish, Spain, 1950s
This cool terracotta vase or vessel has an unglazed interior and white/ off-white glazed exterior. ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Antique Genuine Long Case Clock, Swedish Blue Country Rococo Style Mora Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine Swedish long case clock from Hälsingland. The clock is genuine and honest with a traditionally hand-made case with a rococo shape. Made in Swedish pine with the original blue...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
C.1890 Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Carrier Belleuse
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica rooster vase signed Carrier Belleuse for the manufacture of Choisy le Roi, circa 1875.
Very rare colors.
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (born Albert-Ernest Carrier de Belleuse; 12 June 1824 – 4 June 1887) was a French sculptor. He was one of the founding members of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, and was made an officer of the Legion of Honour.
At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most important ceramics...
Category
1890s French Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience, Majolica
19th Century Trompe L'oeil Country House Painted Oak Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century Trompe L'oeil Country House Painted Oak Box
This adorable box is an original 19th century box that was recently painted in the 21st century by an English artist in the ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak, Paint
19th Century Original Cream Painted Handmade Basket from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original 19th century cream or dirty white painted gathering basket was found in New England and is very heavy in weight from the thick splint and coats of paint. The surface is...
Category
19th Century American Antique Country Decorative Objects
$695 Sale Price / item
44% Off
Majolica Pumpkin Jardinière Onnaing, circa 1880
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica pumpkin jardinière Onnaing, circa 1880.
14 inches Lenght.
Category
1880s French Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Country Style Hand Blown Glass Vase with Flower Decor Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hand blown crystal vase in pink with peonies all around the vase. The decor is hands-free engraved by glass artists in Bavaria by Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel. Sofina glass and porcelain was found 2013 in Bavaria and lies a reversion to long-established craftsmanship, quality and uniqueness. All Sofina crystal is handblown and hand-engraved in Bavaria/Germany in the tradition of the 18th century.
Handsfree signed in the bottom Sofina Kitzbühel.
Category
2010s German Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
19th C Bronze Horse Bookends, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair 19th C bronze Horse bookends
Measure 2 deep x 4.5 high x 5wide.
Category
19th Century American Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$495 / set
19th Century Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Carrier Belleuse
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica rooster vase signed Carrier Belleuse for the manufacture of Choisy le Roi, circa 1875.
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (born Albert-Ernest Carrier de Belleuse; 12 Jun...
Category
1890s French Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience, Majolica
Antique French Pressed Botanical from an 1890's Monastery School More Available
Located in Chicago, IL
French Pressed Botanicals in a Set of (9) found in a Monastery School that opened in the 1890's in the south of France. The Pressed Botanicals are dated around c1900 and are in as fo...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
French Faience Fleur-de-Lys Vase, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Large French French Faience fleur-de-lys vase, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Rare French Majolica Palissy Frog & Lizard Cachepot Thomas Sergent
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Palissy Cache Pot signed Thomas Sergent circa 1880.
Four Differents sides , one side lizard and a frog , one with reeds , one with acorns and oak leaves , one with mo...
Category
1880s French Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rare French Majolica Pineapple Basket Box Sarreguemines, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Majolica Pineapple Basket Box Sarreguemines, circa 1890.
Height / 6 inches , Diameter / 3.8 inches.
Category
1920s French Vintage Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Vintage Woven Rattan and Wood Lidded Basket or Storage Container
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese woven rattan and wood lidded basket from the mid 20th century lidded with strap, perfect to be used as a hamper, storage or toy box. This charming vintage Burmese w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Zinc
Owl Doorstop, Cast Iron Door Stop A Beautiful Cast-Iron Doorstop
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Owl Doorstop, Cast Iron Door Stop
A Beautiful Cast-Iron Doorstop depicting an Owl dating from the 19th Century
This doorstop is Heavy and in sound used c...
Category
19th Century Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Majolica Rooster & Hen Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Majolica vase with a rooster and hen against a trunk signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890.
Reference / A similar example of this piece page 83 "Barbotines de la Cote d 'Azur"...
Category
1890s French Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
Antique 19th Century Dutch Delft Faience Floral Vase
By Delft
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely large antique Dutch Delft faience trumpet vase made by well known maker Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgium, circa 1890. Maker's mark on reverse. This gorgeous vase ...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
19th Century French Majolica Palissy Acorns & Blue Flowers Cachepot
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica Palissy Acorns & Blue Flowers Cachepot.
Shaped as wood box with oak leaves and acorns , and blue flowers.
Attributed to Saint Honore Les Bains.
H / 8 inc...
Category
1880s French Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Staffordshire Pottery Cat England Victorian Era Ca. 1860
Located in Katonah, NY
This beautiful antique Staffordshire cat features white fur spotted with large black spots.
Created circa 1860, our cat is decorated with han...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Two-Handled Terracotta Urns with Aged Patina, Spain
Located in Miami, FL
19th century two-handled terracotta urns with aged patina, Spain.
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique English Ironstone Bowl Decorated in the Imari Palette, Circa 1830
By Spode
Located in Katonah, NY
Made by Spode in England circa 1830, this oval ironstone bowl is decorated with flowers in a rich Imari palette of cobalt blue and iron red, with accents of green foliage.
The floral...
Category
1830s Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Ironstone
19th Century Majolica Vase Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica vase signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1890.
Height / 11 inches.
Fleur de lis and pink flowers.
At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most important cer...
Category
1890s French Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience, Majolica
Magnificent Large Copper & Zinc Running Horse Weathervane Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking impressive large 19th century Running Horse weathervane made into a freestanding sculpture. The horse has copper body, zinc head and beautifully detailed teeth, ears and ey...
Category
1860s American Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Zinc
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...
Category
20th Century American Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Spanish Dark Terracotta Olive Jar / Vessel
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Handmade Unglazed Terracota Olive Jar or Vessel, Spain, 19th century- 1930s
This eye-catching dark terracota jar or urn was designed to contain water and to keep it fresh. I...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta, Clay, Earthenware, Pottery
Majolica Fruits Basket Sarreguemines, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Fruits Basket Sarreguemines, circa 1920.
Raspberries.grapes,pears,apples,strawberries,plums.
Category
1920s French Vintage Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Dutch Delft Blue and White Chargers by The Axe Factory Circa 1770
By The Axe
Located in Katonah, NY
This beautiful pair of large Dutch Delft chargers was hand-painted at the renowned "De Porceleyne Bijl" ("The Axe") factory in Delft, circa 1770.
Each charger features a lush central...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Antique Polychrome Delft Hand Painted 17th Century Portuguese Ceramic Tureen Lid
Located in Coimbra, PT
Delft polychrome Portuguese hand painted ceramic covered tureen with lid and under plate, hand painted 17th century, tin glazed faience with floral, hunting and bird motif, early 20t...
Category
1940s Portuguese Vintage Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Delft
19th Century French Glazed Green Confit Pot
Located in Pearland, TX
Antique 19th century French confit pot with green glaze from the South of France, Castelnaudary. This pot or planter is hand thrown with charming handles known as 'ears'. These jars ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Staffordshire Stag with Fawn Spill Vase England Circa 1860
Located in Katonah, NY
This large Staffordshire spill vase features a proud stag with a fawn standing on a shaped base.
The deer are painted in naturalistic orange/brown.
The upper edge of the tree trunk is gilded, and the white base has a fine gilt line.
The piece is decorated mainly on the front (see images).
Ref, 'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 2, by A.& N. Harding, page 243, figure 2911/2912.
Dimensions: 11.75" tall x 7.25" long x 2.75" wide
Condition: Excellent, with very slight rubbing to the gilt on the top of the tree trunk.
Price: $320
Background of Staffordshire Deer...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Large Handled 19th Century French Majolica Flowers Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th Century French Majolica Flowers Vase,
Impressionist period and style.
22 inches Height.
Category
1880s French Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Spanish Wicker Donkey
Located in Antwerp, BE
A decorative wicker donkey from Spain, circa 1950s.An artisan piece with a rustic, Mediterranean feel. Wicker side baskets evoke goods sold at a market o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
$1,657
Hallowed Tree Bucket Vat
Located in New York, NY
Hallowed tree antique salt vat. Used to salt foods and or store slat. This old Salt vat has been cleaned and polished showing off its hand hued quality. Can b...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,400
Bronze Figural Angel Bird Bath
By Franz van Severdonck
Located in London, GB
A Beautiful Cast Bronze Cupid Bird Bath in the Manner of Franz Von Stuck
The Cupid Holding the Decorated Shell shaped bowl
Ideal for outdoors or in
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair Antique Wedgwood Creamware Baskets and Stands England Circa 1840
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of antique Wedgwood creamware baskets and stands was made in England circa 1840.
The baskets and their stands feature an impressed basketweave pattern and arcaded borders.
...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Creamware
Mid-Century French Carved and Painted Carousel Horse on Metal Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France, circa 1960, this large, hand carved sculpture sits on an attached square iron base and depicts a colorful hand-painted horse figure. The horse features a flowing m...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
French Majolica Grapes Basket Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica grapes basket tureen signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Set of Four Golf-Themed Enamel Boxes – Halcyon Days & Limoges Collectibles
By Halcyon Days
Located in Morristown, NJ
Set of Four Golf-Themed Enamel Boxes – Halcyon Days & Limoges Collectibles
This charming set of four golf-themed enamel boxes includes three English Halcyon Days pieces and one Limoges, France box, making it a perfect collection for golf enthusiasts and collectors of fine enamelware. Each piece is crafted with exquisite detailing and hand-painted designs celebrating golf's rich history and playful spirit.
1. Halcyon Days "William Innes & Blackheath Golf Club" Enamel Box
Design: Features William Innes, a Member of Parliament and Captain of the Society of Golfers in 1778 at the Royal Blackheath Golf Club.
Interior: The inside lid bears the inscription, referencing a painting by Lemuel Francis Abbot, along with a note about King James I introducing golf to England from Scotland in 1608.
Exterior: Decorated with vintage golf illustrations, bordered by green and gold accents.
Base: Marked Halcyon Days Enamels, England.
Original box retained.
2. Halcyon Days "The Old Course, St. Andrews" Enamel Box
Design: Features an elegant map of the Old Course at St. Andrews, the world’s most famous golf course.
Interior: Inscribed with historical details about St. Andrews, including its role in the Open Championship and the founding of The Royal and Ancient Club House in 1854.
Base: Marked Halcyon Days Enamels, England.
Original box retained.
3. Halcyon Days "Golfing Teddy Bears" Enamel Box
Design: A whimsical hand-painted scene of two teddy bears playing golf, one in a striped referee shirt and the other in red golf attire.
Interior: Features a black-and-white illustration of a teddy bear holding a golf club.
Base: Marked Halcyon Days Enamels, England.
4. Limoges "Lady Golfer" Hand-Painted Enamel Box
Design: Features a female golfer in a classic plaid skirt and yellow sweater, preparing for a swing while her caddie watches nearby.
Interior: Painted with a small golf ball on a tee.
Backstamp: Marked "Limoges France - Peint Main" (Hand-Painted) with a golf club illustration.
Set Features:
✔ Hand-Painted & Hand-Decorated
✔ Fine English & French Enamelware
✔ Historical & Whimsical Golf Themes
✔ Perfect for Collectors & Golf Lovers
✔ Excellent Condition – Includes Original Box for St. Andrews Piece
This set celebrates the tradition, history, and charm of golf, making it a fantastic addition to any golf memorabilia collection or fine enamelware display.
Dimensions:
2"dia x 1.25"h (Two larger Halcyon Days Boxes...
Category
Late 20th Century English Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
19th C Rag Balls and Handled Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Rag balls and 19th c basket with handles. From the Hess Estate Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Category
19th Century American Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Northern Swedish Mid-Size Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique northern Swedish chest in original condition. The chest is an attractive mid size where it’s large enough to be practical as well as stylish while not being too overwhelming....
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
44” Vintage Whimsical French Chef Sculpture Charcuterie Restaurant Display Sgn
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Whimsical figure of French chef for charcuterie restaurant display sign.
Category
1950s American Vintage Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
$850 Sale Price
51% Off
French Majolica Rooster Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
French country majolica rooster tureen, circa 1950 signed Caugant.
Category
1950s French Vintage Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Majolica Palissy Fish Jardinière School of Paris, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Small 19th Century Palissy footed wood box jardinière School of Paris.
The School of Paris was composed by makers as Victor Barbizet, Francois Maurice, Thomas Sergent, Georges pull, ...
Category
1880s French Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
19th Century French Iron & Polished Copper "Poissonniere" Fish Kettle with Lid
Located in Dallas, TX
This long antique two-piece "Poissonniere" (or fish pot) was crafted in France, circa 1860. Made of copper and rectangular in shape with rounded ends, the classic French copper fish poacher is designed for poaching whole fish, such as salmon or trout, and features a long, oval shape ideal for this culinary task. The copper construction not only provides excellent heat conduction for even cooking but also showcases the beautiful, warm patina that copper acquires over time. The sturdy, riveted iron handles on either side suggest it was crafted for practical kitchen use while maintaining elegance in its form. This poacher would have been a prized tool in a traditional French kitchen, reflecting both the artistry and functionality valued in 19th-century French cookware...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
$700 Sale Price
20% Off
French Majolica Brown Hen Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
Rustic French Majolica Brown Hen Tureen circa 1950 signed Caugant.
Category
1950s French Vintage Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Antique European Rural Bucket in Wood and Iron
Located in Milan, IT
Antique European rural bucket in wood and iron, 1890s
Beautiful patina and wrought iron handle.
Category
1890s European Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Marble Fish Bowl
Located in Nijlen, BE
These old bowls were used in the Asian world to salt or present fish.
Beautiful natural patina from use.
The marble has weathered over the years.
This item can be shipped safely wor...
Category
19th Century Vietnamese Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
French Majolica Grapes Jardinière, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica grapes jardinière, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century Blue and White Delft Bottle Inscribed 'Boy' Hand-Painted Circa 1750
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This blue and white English Delftware bottle, made circa 1750-1760, has a tall, narrow neck with a slightly flared rim on a distinctive globular body. The decoration is the word "BOY" framed by blue dashes.
It is hand-painted in blue, done in a freehand, fluid style that includes typical irregularities in the paint.
Historically, 18th-century English Delftware is known for its freehand, fluid decoration, characterized by minor irregularities that evoke an authentic folk art quality.
The rustic and uneven glaze is also characteristic of this pottery.
The bottle has a utilitarian feel, featuring four protruding lugs on the sides.
Its modest yet charming form, rounded shape, and understated ornamentation reflect the everyday aesthetic of mid-18th-century Delftware production.
Delftware jugs were often created for public houses, and "Boy" might reference part of a pub name, a local drinking song, or a common toast.
Just as likely, given England's strong maritime traditions, this could refer to a sailor's drinking vessel.
In naval and military slang, "Boy" was often used to refer to young sailors or recruits.
This hand-painted inscription adds a personal touch, making this bottle a unique and engaging example of antique Delftware...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Country Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience, Delft
Country decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Country decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Country decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel, Sofina Porzellan, Michel Caugant, and Tekton Furniture & Design House. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $25 and tops out at $47,570 while the average work can sell for $871.