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.
Set of Five Early 20th Century American Stoneware Mixing Bowls
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming assembled set of five early 20th century American zinc-glazed stoneware mixing bowls of simple, but sophisticated, forms and a blend ...
Stoneware
Set of Three Porcelain Bowls Winter Decor Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
These completely handmade porcelain bowls are painted by hand with a charming hands-free winter decor . The decor comes as a set of three designs. One sho...
Porcelain
Antique Covered Serving Bowl or Tureen by Haviland Limoges
Located in Detroit, MI
This lovely vintage antique Haviland Limoges GDA France covered serving tureen or vegetable bowl is circa 1900-1941. It features a translucent...
Porcelain
Country Style Porcelain Figure Fox Handpainted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Completely handmade porcelain bowl with a hands-free naturalistic hand painted fox in white colors in country style. Rimed with a fine gold line. Handmade in Bavaria/Germany by Sofin...
Porcelain
Swinnertons Blue Willow Bowl
By Swinnertons "Old Wollow"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful deep swinnertons blue willow bowl. This bowl has an unusual depth. This bowl measures 6.5 inches diameter x 4.25 inches in height. Great blu...
Pottery
Country Style Porcelain Figure Hand Painted German Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Completely handmade porcelain bowl with a hands-free naturalistic hand painted fox in white colors in country style. Rimmed with a fine platin line. Handmade in Bavaria/Germany by So...
Porcelain
Black Forest German Porcelain Bowl with Deer Figure and Garlande
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Completely handmade porcelain bowl with a hands-free painted bambi in the center of the bowl. The charming bambi figure is painted in black and sits in the middle of the dish. The po...
Porcelain
Set of Six Early 20th Century American Albany Slip Glazed Mixing Bowls
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovely assembled set of six early 20th century American Albany-slip glazed stoneware mixing bowls of simple but sophisticated forms in varied ...
Stoneware
19th Century Mocha Yellow Ware Mixing Bowl with Blue Seaweed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century mocha yellow ware mixing bowl with blue seaweed decoration. The condition is very good and shows nice patina on the base.
Pottery
Pottery Bowls Blue Off-White, Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
A set of four (4) hand-made small serving pottery bowls, in the Country/Rustic design style, circa late-20th century. Bowls are an off-white stone hue with a navy-blue accent stripe ...
Pottery
19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Bean Pot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pottery bean pot has a very unusual pattern and is in fine condition. The size exceptionally large for a cook or bean pot.
Pottery
Sponge Ware 19th Century Pottery Potty
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century sponge ware mottled pottery potty with handle. This is in great condition.
Pottery
French Faience Saucer Henriot Quimper, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience saucer Henriot Quimper, circa 1940.
Ceramic, Faience
Sponge Ware Pottery Bowl, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine sponge ware bowl has a minor age crack but wonderful color and form,.
Pottery
Set of Two Porcelain Dishes with Winter Decor Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
These completely handmade porcelain bowls painted with a charming hands-free winter decor come as a set of two designs. One shows a boy on a sladder and t...
Porcelain
Country Set of Four Porcelain Bowls Christmas Decor Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
These completely handmade porcelain bowls are painted by hand with a modern hands-free Christmas decor XMAS. Each in two different colors. Rimed by han...
Porcelain
Country Style Set of Three Porcelain Dishes with Skier Decor Sofina Boutique
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
These completely handmade porcelain bowls with a hands-free painted skier decor come as a set with three designs. Hand-painted in a nostalgic design with girl, mother and father. Rim...
Porcelain
H 2.5 in W 10 in D 7.78 in
Haviland Limoges Serving Bowl with Handles, Cobalt Blue and Gold, 1887
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Serving bowl with handles is hand decorated with gold rims and gold borders of abstract leaf designs on cobalt blue and white background. The handles and rim are done in solid gold, ...
Porcelain, Ceramic
H 1.38 in W 5.25 in D 4.38 in
Early 19th Century Adams Leaf Dish
By Adams
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century transfer ware Adams dish in a leaf shaped mold in the famous "Blue Willow" pattern. Marked on the underside Adams Tunstall.
Porcelain
H 2.75 in Dm 6.06 in
Rock Handmade Pottery Cereal/Soup Bowls - Set of 2 - Black & White Splatterware
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful breakfast handmade ceramic bowls carefully crafted to meet the demands of everyday use. Designed to enrich your table setting and daily rituals, these handmade pottery bowls blur the line between functionality and ornament. Their size makes it perfect for serving cereals, fruits, snacks, soups or dips. Sold as a set of two, each pottery bowl is meticulously crafted by hand and coated in a matte glaze featuring hand-painted black splatters that evoke Pollock’s artistic work. Due to the handcrafted nature, each ceramic bowl is one-of-a-kind, and hand washing is recommended. Try combining them with our dipping and salad bowls from the Rock Collection to create your own unique handcrafted ceramic splatterware set...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
H 3.15 in Dm 6.3 in
Set of Three Porcelain Bowls Winter Decor Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
These completely handmade porcelain bowls are painted by hand with a charming hands-free winter decor. Teh decor comes as a set of three decors. One shows...
Porcelain
H 6.75 in W 11 in D 10.5 in
Antique English Silver Plated Partitioned Serving Bowl or Condiment Dish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique serving dish is hallmarked by an unknown English maker, and believed to date to approximately 1910-1920 and done in a Victorian style...
Silver Plate
H 4.5 in Dm 18 in
Handcrafted Kashmir Extra Large Porcelain Blue and White Bowl
Modern Personalized Hand Painted Porcelain Dog Bowl Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Design your own dog bowl. Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel offers a completely handmade and hands-free painted porcelain dog bowl in white porcelain, w...
Porcelain
H 4.14 in Dm 7.88 in
Black Forest Porcelain Bowl with Bambi Figure Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Black forest handmade porcelain bowl with a hands-free naturalistic painted bambi figure in brown in country style. The bambi is sitting in the middle of the bowl for decorating nuts...
Porcelain
H 1.58 in W 7.88 in D 9.65 in
Country Style Easter Decor Porcelain Pastry Dish Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
These completely handmade porcelain pastry dish is hands-free painted with a charming easter decor with rabbits and colored eggs. Rimmed by hand with a Fi...
Porcelain
H 5.12 in Dm 7.88 in
Country Style Easter Bowl Porcelain with Hare Figure Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Completely handmade porcelain bowl with a hands-free naturalistic painted hare figure in grey and white with an egg. The Easter bunny is sitting next to a handpainted egg for decorat...
Porcelain
H 5 in Dm 9 in
Early 20th Century Spongeware Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20th century spongeware comes out of a rare set and is in excellent condition. This item has minor wear consistent with its age.
Ceramic
H 6 in Dm 9.5 in
Early 20th Century Spongeware Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20th century mixing bowl comes from a rare collection of spongeware. This item has been well taken care of and is in pristine condition. There is minor wear that is consis...
Ceramic
H 11 in W 38 in D 38 in
19th Century Giant Wooden Bowl South of France
Located in Wainscott, NY
19th Century MASSIVE Burled Wood Bowl, France - Harvest Bowl from the French countryside with a warm and gorgeous patina. Has dark markings in a couple areas inherent to the wood i...
Wood, Burl
H 1.2 in W 7.25 in D 6 in
Solimene Vietri Decoro Campagna Porco Butter Dish and Tray Set, Italy
By Solimene
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of butter dish and rectangular tray were handmade of high fired terra cotta by Ceramica Artistica Solimene in Vietri, Italy. The pieces are hand painted in their trademark Decor...
Ceramic
H 11 in W 20.1 in D 10.8 in
Antique Belgian Brass Cooking Pot with Lid
Located in High Point, NC
A brass pot from 19th century France. Totally handmade, this pot features a beautiful oxidized patina layering the original polished finish. These artisanally crafted pots were made with care and detail, along with high quality materials produced locally through sustainable methods. Whether you're intrigued by the rustic materials and techniques used by craftspeople of the past, or searching for a story to inspire your space. This brass pot calls to mind embers in a stone hearth...
Brass
H 7.09 in W 16.54 in D 39.38 in
1900 Primitive Handmade Large Farmhouse Wooden Crate
Located in Rümmingen, BW
A primitive hand-carved "Molle" or wooden crate from the south of Germany. The word Molle is the old-german word for trough or the act of hollowing out an...
Metal
H 5.9 in W 23.2 in D 17.7 in
19th Century Belgian Copper Bowl
Located in High Point, NC
A copper bowl from 19th century Belgium. One of the best metals for conducting heat evenly, copper has been used for sauces, jams and marmalade making for centuries. A round shape, w...
Brass, Copper
H 7.9 in W 21.3 in D 17.5 in
1900s Belgian Copper Bowl
Located in High Point, NC
A copper bowl from the turn of the century Belgium. One of the best metals for conducting heat evenly, copper has been used for sauces, jams and marmalade making for centuries. A rou...
Brass, Copper
H 6.5 in Dm 13.9 in
19thc Large Yellow Ware Mixing Bowl with Banding
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large yellow ware mixing bowl with brown & white banding in excellent antique condition with minimal wear. No cracks or chips. Only showing wear on the bottom edge.
Clay
H 5.1 in W 17.1 in D 14.6 in
Turn of the Century Belgian Copper Pot
Located in High Point, NC
Made in turn of the century Belgium, this vintage copper pot would have likely been used for jam-making. A wide basin offers ample volume for cooki...
Copper
H 7.5 in W 15.7 in D 11.4 in
Antique Belgian Copper Pot
Located in High Point, NC
A copper pot from Belgium, produced circa 1900. An antique copper pot featuring two riveted handles that rise and fall like a double rainbow and side panel decorations of raised nodes in the form of star...
Copper, Iron
H 7.5 in W 15.5 in D 13.5 in
Mid-19th Century French Copper and Brass Jelly Bowl from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your wine or beer chilled in style with this large elegant round bowl. Crafted in Northern France circa 1850 and originally used for homemade jelly, th...
Brass, Copper
H 6 in Dm 13 in
Set of Seven Early 20th Century Stoneware Mixing Bowls
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovely assembled set of seven early 20th century American zinc-glazed stoneware mixing bowls of simple but sophisticated forms and similar cre...
Stoneware
H 3.1 in W 10.6 in D 9.1 in
Antique Belgian White Painted Ceramic Bowl
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic bowl from Belgium circa 1900. Brilliant white ceramic stoneware is formed into a distinctive standing bowl, framed with two curling handles. The crisp white is laced with a...
Ceramic