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, Small Bronze Statues of Hunters, Denmark circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of sculptures of two hunters in the field. The gentleman hunter has rifle and dog on leash while his country assistant has rifle and what appears to be a deer at his feet. Bronz...
Bronze
Antique English Carved Pine Rooster Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
English Country style carved stripped pine large rooster figure with saddle on rectangular base. (20th Cent)
Pine
LARGE ORNATELY HAND CARVED WOODEN VASE MAKERS SiGNATURE TO THE BASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made and carved tall wooden vase with the makers signature ...
Wood
Country Style Hand-Crafted Crystal Latern Green Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Handblown crystal vase/latern in dark green. Hand-engraved by Bavarian glass artists with a Christmas decor all around in country style. A rich garland ...
Crystal
Country Style Crystal Latern Green with Pine Garland Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hand blown crystal vase/latern in dark green. Hand carved by Bavarian glass artists with a christmas Country decor. A rich garland of fir and pine scone...
Crystal
HAND MADE ViNTAGE FRUIT BOWL SIGNED TO THE BASE BOB FRENCH LOVELY AND DECORATIVE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made Bob French signed fruit bowl A good looking decorative and vintage bowl, ideally sui...
Wood
An Oriental Bamboo Chicken Basket or Shopping Basket
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Oriental Bamboo Chicken Basket or Shopping Basket This is a very attractive basket with a round lid which has a carved chicken as a handle, this gives a clue to the intended purp...
Bamboo
Country Style Crystal Latern in Blue Skiier Decor Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hand blown crystal latern in bright blue color. Hand carved by Bavarian glass artists with a skiier decor all around with a skiier, trees and a cottage....
Crystal
Painted Dresser Mirror with Fan Carved Pediment from Mid-19th Century England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dresser mirror from England, painted in a muted green, features a tilt mirror supported by Ionic columns, a carved fan pediment, and urn finials. The piece is enhanced by a draw...
Mirror, Paint, Wood
Country Style German Crystal Latern in Green with Pine and Fir Garland Sofina
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hand blown crystal vase/latern in dark green. Hand carved by Bavarian glass artists with Christmas decor. A rich garland of fir and pine scones decorates this crystal vessel. Can als...
Crystal
Country Style Hand Blown Crystal Laterne Birds Decor Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hand blown crystal laterne in dark brown glass with 2 birds sitting on oak leaves decorated all around. Hand carved by Bavarian glass artists . Can be u...
Crystal
Modern Country German Style Hand-Painted Porcelain Dish with Skier Decor
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain dish with platinum rim. Hands-free painted in a classic winter decor with a skier, mountains and trees. Completely handmade i...
Porcelain