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.
Early 20th Century French Country Wood and Iron Bakery Bread Cutter
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a little country French charm to your kitchen with this fine working bread cutter with wood handle. Crafted in France, circa 1920, the antique bread slicer...
Iron
$1,400 / set
French Set of 3 Iron Choppers, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French set of 3 choppers in a wood stand with a forged iron blade and two turned wood handles. Size of the choppers / 12", 9.5", 9". The smaller one is signed Peugeot Freres. Supp...
Iron
$1,500 / set
French Set of 3 Iron Choppers, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French set of 3 choppers in a wood stand with a forged iron blade and two turned wood handles. Size of the choppers / 11.5", 9", 8.5". The smaller one is signed Peugeot Freres. Su...
Iron
Early 19th C Cutlery Tray W/ Scallop Edges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th C Cutlery tray w/ Scallop Edges. Hand crafted. Good Condition.
Wood
$1,036 / set
H 1.19 in W 0.79 in D 9.85 in
Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern French Knives with Bamboo Handles
By Maison Jansen, Jacques Adnet
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An elegant and rare set of twelve French table knives from the 1950s, beautifully representative of post-war French design and craftsmanship. Each knife features a finely turned nat...
Stainless Steel
$536 / set
H 1.19 in W 3.55 in D 0.79 in
Set of 8 French Crystal Knife Rests – 1970s Elegant Table Accessories
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of 8 French Crystal Knife Rests – 1970s Elegant Table Accessories Description: This refined set of eight crystal knife rests was crafted in France during the 1970s. Each piece f...
Crystal
$17,000 / set
H 14.75 in W 9 in D 11 in
Pair of English Mahogany Serpentine Inlaid Cutlery Boxes. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English mahogany serpentine inlaid slant top cutlery boxes with exterior Satinwood inlaid conch shells, satinwood and ebony inlaid interior stars, with original slotted fitt...
Set of 13 Plastic knife rests dog shaped, France, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of clear plastic dog-shaped knife rests, dating from the 1970s and of French origin. These playful and decorative little tableware items feature a stylized dachshund silhouette, ...
Metal
$390
H 2 in W 8 in D 10 in
Early 20th Century Anton Wingen Jr. Solingen Germany Stag-Handled Knife Set
Located in Northport, MI
A handsome boxed set of six early 20th-century German steak knives by Anton Wingen Jr., renowned Solingen cutlers celebrated for their fine craftsmanship and decorative blade etching...
Stainless Steel
$5,800
H 14.5 in W 9 in D 10.5 in
Pair of 18th-Early 19th Century Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Knife Boxes
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of late 18th-early 19th century Georgian inlaid mahogany knife boxes. Great color and patina. Serpentine form.
Mahogany
$3,500 / set
H 15.25 in W 10 in D 12.25 in
Pair of George III Mahogany Knife Boxes, UK, Early 19th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
This fine pair of Classic proportions have many marks of quality. The timber used on the sloped fronts has been carefully selected with figured grain conforming to the shape of the h...
Mahogany
$2,859
H 0.6 in W 3.75 in D 5.71 in
Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rest Set with Sea Creatures, France 1930
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Art Deco Knife rest These knife rests were not only practical but also served as decorative elements on a well-dressed dining table. The use of silver or silver-plated materials adde...
Silver Plate, Bronze
$425 / set
H 0.75 in W 11.63 in D 1.5 in
German Stainless Steel Knife Fork Carving Set Mother of Pearl Handles, Set of 3
Located in New York, NY
A fine stainless steel German carving set with mother of pearl handles, from Carl Wolfertz & Sohne, circa 20th century, Solingen, Germany. Set includes carving knife, fork, and sharpening steel...
Stainless Steel
English Cutlery letter holder 18th century
Located in MILL, NL
Fantastic Mahogany English Cutlery Tray, which may have been later converted into a letter holder. Originating from the 18th century. Perfect condition.
Mahogany
19th Century Pair of Mahogany and Satinwood Knife Boxes
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century pair of mahogany and satinwood knife boxes with one later converted into a box for storing bottles and the other for storing drinking glasses. Featuring satinwood border...
Mahogany, Satinwood
19Thc Smoke Rig Sponge Ware Pitcher Collection of Four Pichers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Sponge ware pottery pitchers in smoke ring patterns. These blue & white pitchers are very rare and most unusual to find in such good condition. We can individually for $895 eac...
Pottery
Antique Belgian Copper Kitchen Tools, Set of Five
Located in High Point, NC
This myriad of copper utensils was made in Belgium circa 1900. Displaying a gentle patina, the vivid cupric red shines through in this eye-catching set...
Copper
Painted 19th Century Cutlery Caddy
Located in Chireno, TX
Painted 19th century cutlery caddy, England.
Wood
French Wood and Iron Bakery Bread Cutter, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Large French wood, iron and copper bakery bread cutter, circa 1900. The metal piece is signed RIVA.
Copper, Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut and Iron Bakery Bread Cutters
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a little country French charm to your kitchen with this fine pair of working bread cutters with wood handles; crafted in Paris, France, circa 1880, the bread cutters are very sim...
Iron