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.
French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper Circa 1950. woman from Brittany with a spinning wheel. 10.5 inches diameter.
Faience
Hand-Painted French Faience Soup Tureen, Early 20th Century
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French faience footed oval tureen with traditional design typical of Eastern France. Hand-painted Chinoiserie decoration in pink, ora...
Faience
Quimper Faience Plate, Fisherman Scene, Foliate Border, Circa 1895
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Porquier Beau Quimper faience plate with fisherman scene. Foliate border with Brittany coat of arms. Good details. Small chips to...
Faience
19th Century French Faience Shaving Bowl
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French faience shaving bowl, hand-painted with blue flowers. Hairline crack.
Faience
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...
Ceramic, Delft
Quimper Faience Plate by Maker Quimper, 19th Century, French Design
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Porquier Beau Quimper faience plate with a young farmer holding a scythe. Foliate border with Brittany coat of arms. Good details...
Faience
Blue and White English Delft Jug Hand-Painted Mid-18th Century Circa 1750
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This blue and white English Delft jug was made circa 1750-1760 and is boldly hand-painted with the word “BOY,” framed by freely brushed blue dashes. Its tall, narrow neck rises from ...
Faience, Delft
Set of Five Faience Knife Rests Desvres, circa 1890
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Set of five knife rests signed Desvres, circa 1890. Colorful with coat of arms and acanthus leaves.
Faience
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...
Ceramic, Delft
$354Sale Price|20% Off
1950's Large Scale, Blue and White Delft Pottery Vase
Located in Southampton, GB
Large scale, blue and white Delft pottery vase. Fluted shape. Great condition. Stamped Boch for Royal Sphinx. Dimensions:W: 16cm (6.3"...
Ceramic
"Cartels" Faïence Fine Service by Creil & Montereau, 1884-1920
Located in Paris, FR
Faïence fine (lead-glazed earthenware) service "Cartels", manufactured by the French firm Creil & Montereau between 1884 and 1920. Engravings by Pierre L...
Earthenware
$539Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful Large Scale Reeded Column Hand Painted Early 20th c Delft Vase
Located in Southampton, GB
Beautiful Large Scale Reeded column hand painted Early 20th c Delft Vase Amazing condition for the age of this piece , the odd chip to the base see photos Octagon Shape With a Flu...
Ceramic
Henriot Quimper Mid-Century French Faïence Sunny Yellow Floral Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Always charming, French Quimper Faïence oyster plates, circa 1950–1960. Glazed with a bright sun yellow ground, six wells surround a raised center condiment well. The wells are hand...
Earthenware
$515
H 6.5 in W 9 in D 3.25 in
19th Century French Quimper Faience Double-Spout Oil Cruet by Porquier-Beau
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kitchen counter, open shelf, or dining display with this elegant antique Quimper faience double oil cruet, crafted in Brittany, France circa 1895 by Porquier-Beau. The con...
Faience
$556Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.5 in W 7.5 in D 7 in
Antique French Faience Quimper Inkwell Pen Tray, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A charming antique French faience Quimper double inkwell and pen tray desk set, circa 1900. This gorgeous inkwell is hand painted with a traditional Breton man surrounded by bagpipes...
Faience
$775
H 5 in W 11.25 in D 7.75 in
19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Jardiniere Signed Henriot Quimper
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a buffet or table with this colorful antique faience jardiniere. Crafted in Brittany, France, circa 1880, the oval planter features crown shaped scalloped edges and is dress...
Ceramic, Faience
17th Century Dutch Delft Tiles Figures in Landscape shephard
By Royal Delft, Delft, AK Dutch Delftware
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
2 Dutch Delft blue and White tiles Depicting figures in a landscape Origin Netherland second half 17th century Condition: Good not glued Delftware or Delft pottery is also known as ...
Delft, Pottery
18th Century Hand Painted Dutch Delft Platter
Located in Richmond, VA
18th century hand painted Dutch delft platter- 14” diameter. Rich dark blue hand painted flower pattern.
Delft
$2,950
H 7 in W 14.5 in D 10.13 in
Large Antique 18th Century Moustiers Style French Faience Soup Tureen
By Moustier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful antique Soupière et son Couvercle en Faience (French faience Tureen and Cover). Dating to the early 18th century, this very rare form is decorated in the Moustiers sty...
Faience
Quimper Faience Set of 4 Lunch Plates France, C1980
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 lunch plates with yellow glaze and 2 pairs of the Breton peasant men and women. Hardly used and shows no wear. In excellent vintage condition. Can be parcel posted....
Faience
19th Century French Faience Floral Plate
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique late 18th-century to early 19th-century French faience plate with beautiful hand painted flowers and a scalloped rim. It would look fabulous displayed on a wall or s...
Faience
St. Clement French Faïence Fruit Plates, Set of 6 'c', circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six, earthenware French faïence fruit plates, circa 1900. This set shows the branching fruit and leaves of peaches, oranges, apples, grapes, pea...
Earthenware
Rococo Delft Jar and Lid, Hand-Painted Ceramic, Circa 1780
By Delft
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Delft Jar and Lid, blue and white, painted with figural vignettes and bearing bird & ball finialled cover., numbers possibly representing maker's mark and/or age. .
Ceramic, Delft
Delft - Blue and White Tureen, 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
A Dutch Delft tin-glazed earthenware tureen or butter dish, dating to the mid-18th century. The piece is formed in an elegant octagonal shape and hand-decorated in cobalt blue. The ...
Earthenware, Delft
Antique 17th Century Delft Wanli Blue Delftware Plate, Kraak Style, ca 1690
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Late 17th-century Blue Delftware dish featuring Wanli “Kraak” style decoration of an oriental figure, framed by alternating floral and geometric panels that extend to the rim, exemplifying the decorative finesse of early Delft potters. The reverse with alternating X's and O's. This dish reflects the strong influence of Chinese Wanli porcelain...
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
17th Century Dutch Delft Tiles Figures in Landscape shephard
By Royal Delft, Delft, AK Dutch Delftware
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
2 Dutch Delft blue and White tiles Depicting figures in a landscape Origin Netherland second half 17th century Condition: Good not glued Delftware or Delft pottery is also known as ...
Delft, Pottery
St. Clement French Faïence Apple Fruit Plate, circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An earthenware French faïence apple motif fruit plate, circa 1900. The background has a detailed floral pattern to the molding, with a six-paneled indented rim. Lovely coloring. M...
Earthenware
Antique Spanish Faience Plate Set, Hand Painted, Catalonia, Circa 1900
Located in Ross, CA
Large Spanish faience plate / shallow bowl, hand painted in the Catalonia region around 1900. This is a set of two.
Ceramic
Antique Belgian Salt Glaze Country Pots, Set of Three
Located in High Point, NC
These three typical country pots are finished with a distinctive vivid blue salt glaze, enhancing the rounded clay base with a charming nature inspired motif. The dominant form of st...
Ceramic
Sold
H 15.2 in W 13.3 in D 10.3 in
Antique Belgian Country Pot, Ceramic with Blue Salt Glaze, Circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A typical country pot is finished with a distinctive vivid blue salt glaze, enhancing the rounded clay base with a charming nature inspired motif. The dominant form of storage for fo...
Ceramic
Antique Belgian Salt Glaze Country Pot
Located in High Point, NC
These three typical country pots are finished with a distinctive vivid blue salt glaze, enhancing the rounded clay base with a charming nature inspired motif. The dominant form of st...
Ceramic
19th Century French Porquier Beau Quimper Faience Plate
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Porquier Beau Quimper faience plate with a mother and child. Foliate border with Brittany coat of arms. Good details. Minor loss ...
Faience
19th Century French Porquier Beau Quimper Faience Plate
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Porquier Beau Quimper faience plate with a fisherman and child scene. Foliate border with Brittany coat of arms. Good details. Sm...
Faience
Sold
H 24 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
19th Century French Painted Faience Rooster with Vase Attributed to Comolera
Located in Dallas, TX
Add the charm of the French countryside to your home with this large, colorful and rare ceramic rooster sculpture. Crafted in France circa 1880 in the style of Paul Comolera or Louis...
Faience, Majolica
French Henriot Quimper Faience Plate
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Henriot Quimper French faience hand painted decorative plate, depicting a Breton couple dancing. Blue foliate border with Quimper crest at the...
Faience
19th Century French Malicorne Faience Plate
By Beatrix Pouplard
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 19th century French Malicorne faience pate, hand painted with central image of a well and bird and rim decorated with flowers. Nice quality, thick plate. In good condition wit...
Faience
18th Century Unglazed Terracotta Vessel, Netherlands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegantly shaped rustic unglazed terracotta storage vessel/jar from Holland.
Terracotta
20th Century Terracotta Glazed Vessel, Netherlands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century terracotta glazed kitchen vessel, Dutch Terracotta urn Perfect for kitchen utensils.
Terracotta
17th Century Earthenware Pitcher with Yellow and Green Glaze, Friesland
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a very rare large pitcher from Friesland from the 17th century. The yellow interior glaze with the careless outer green glaze is typical of this period and is traditional Fre...
Earthenware
Rare French Faience Wizard Bell Desvres, circa 1890
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Large Faience Wizard Bell signed Fourmaintraux Desvres, circa 1890.
Faience
Rare French Faience Jester Bell Desvres, circa 1890
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French large Faience Jester bell signed Fourmaintraux Desvres, circa 1890.
Faience
Pair of Delft Blue and White Chargers Made circa 1785
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this pair of Dutch delft Blue and White chargers showing ducks on a pond and a songbird in flight placed against a naturalistic setting of ferns and sunflowers. The ducks are adorable and seem to be talking to each other about how happy they are to be placed on this beautiful pair of chargers. The tones of cobalt range from the smokey pale blue of the water to the deep blue along the border. The edge of the charger is painted with orange slip. The back of each charger has the mark of De Grieksche A factory (see pg. 153 in "delft Ceramics" by C H de Jonge...
Delft