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.
$236Sale Price / set|20% Off
19th Century Spinach Leaf Flow Blue Spatter Ware
By Societe Ceramique Maestricht
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great 19th century flow blue spinach spatter. Signed Societe ceramique maestricht made in Holland Decorated with the “stick spatter” method, in which s...
Pottery
Fine Important Lady De Rothschild Hermes Paris Farming Wicker Chrome Picnic Set
By Hermès
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this custom made suite of Hermes Paris “Farming” picnic equipment, B...
Chrome
Early 20th Century Set of Salad Servers Gilt Silver, Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
German set of 800 gilt silver salad servers in the shape of naturalistic leaves with branches. Manufactured about 1900 in Germany. Stamped 800 silver. About 160 gram.
Silver
Lined Oval Wicker Picnic Basket, Mid-20th Century Country Style, 1960
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A lined oval wicker picnic basket An attractive basket with 2 lidded sections and big handle, the basket is lined inside This is a lovely pie...
Wicker
French Salt Box Hand-Carved in Cembro Pine Brutalist Style, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Saleron is the traditional Queyras salt shaker. This box, made of cembro pine, was crafted in Saint-Véran, Europe's highest village, perched at an altitude of 2042 meters in the Fren...
Pine
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century English Pewter Charger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century English pewter charger in fine condition.
Pewter
Early 20th Century American Maple Breadboard
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming early 20th century American maple breadboard with a wonderful golden patina. Sound and ready for another hundred years of use in your kitchen. Perfect for covering with ch...
Maple
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Sponge Ware Platters, Collection of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing mint condition sponge ware serving platters are so rare and great color and simple form. The giant one is 12 x 16 and again in pristine condition. Selling as one large ...
Pottery
Wrought Iron Rooster Hanging Pot Rack, French Country Style, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Adorable wrought iron and metal pot and pan or other kitchen utensils hanger, highlighted with rooster figures and scroll decors. This wonderful pot rack is the perfect combination o...
Metal, Wrought Iron
English Maple Apple Cutting Board
Located in Chicago, IL
A quaint early 20th century English maple apple cutting board perfect for chopping fruits and veggies, or serving charcuterie at your next lunch party.
Maple
Very Large 18th Century Brass Cooking Pot, Cauldron
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very large 18th century brass cooking pot, Cauldron. This is a lovely early cooking pot, it has been hand made in Brass, slightly flaring out at the b...
Copper
French Baquette Bread Basket
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage basket is lined with canvas sewn to woven wicker wonderful for that long baguette.
Linen, Wicker
American Country Metal Rabbit Shaped Chocolate Mold
Located in Queens, NY
2 American Country-style (20th Century) metal 4 rabbit chocolate mold (PRICED EACH)
Metal
Large Oval Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil or Pot Hanger
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Oval Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil or Pot Hanger A great piece with lots of Character, it hangs on 2 separate hooked chains, these can be...
Iron
Oval Carved Oak Breton Country Tray, Early 20th Century, Rustic Style
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oval Carved Oak Breton Country Tray A good honest piece, the tray is made in oak, it has a raised gallery and handles which are carved in the Breton style and in the centre under...
Oak
Pitch Pine Country Tray, Late 19th Century, Raised Gallery, Brass Feet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pitch pine country tray A good honest piece, the tray is made in pitch pine, it has a raised gallery, brass feet and carrying handles A great piece in good condition The tray i...
Pine
Vintage Liqueur Set, Bohemian Glass, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Liqueur set is an original decorative object realized in the 1930s in Bohemian glass. This wonderful liqueur set consisting of a carafe and six goblets, clear glass bordeaux...
Art Glass
19th Century "Lady Legs" Corkscrew
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Lady legs corkscrew with striped hose and boots. Two small pieces of hose missing on reverse side. Period: Last quarter 19th century Origin: Colorado Size...
Metal
$427Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.94 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
Antique Tramp Art Box, Hand-Carved Two-Toned Wood, France, Circa 1900
By Tramp Art
Located in Valencia, VC
Charming Antique Tramp Art Box, France, Circa 1900 A very charming tramp art box featuring beautifully hand-carved work in two-toned wood. The lighter sections are framed with delic...
Brass
Large Late 19th Century Blue Willow Serving Platter Staffordshire
By J.H. Warranted Staffordshire 1
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and in excellent condition. No cracks or chips, a few scratches on the underside but nothing deep or threatening the integrity. Great blue and very functional as it's a deep...
Clay, Porcelain
$225 / item
English Renaissance Pewter Plates
Located in Queens, NY
6 English Renaissance-style round pewter plates with crest (PRICED EACH)
Pewter
$96Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 6.5 in D 3.38 in
20th Century Copper Lobster Backing Cake Mold, German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A antique copper cake baking mold in a nice cute design. This german cake mold was found at an Estate Sale in Nuremberg, Germany. The pan has been lightly po...
Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Small Hand Carved Wood Box, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood, Veneer Good original condition.
Wood
19th to 20th Century Copper Backing Cake Mold, German Antique 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A antique copper cake baking mold in a nice cute design. This German cake mold was found at an Estate Sale in Nuremberg, Germany. The pan has been lightly polished and shows natural ...
Metal, Copper
$1,095 / set
H 13.5 in Dm 8.24 in
Glo-Hill 6 Piece Bar Tool Set with Carousel Stand in Cherry Bakelite and Chrome
By Glo Hill
Located in Nantucket, MA
Six-piece bar tool set with revolving stand by Glo-Hill in red/black mottled faux tortoise Bakelite and chrome. A hexagonal Bakelite plate with cut-outs for the six tools is supporte...
Chrome
Vintage European Leather Flatware Box Display Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Continental heavily distressed leather flatware storage box chest, 20th century, finely hand-crafted, rectangular solid wood case, domed ...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Bee Trinket for Jewelry, Salt Pepper Cellar on Lucite Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Paris, this charming bee has been later mounted on a lucite base. The wings of the bee open with a compartment that can be used to store jewelry or functional for salt an...
Metal
19th Century, French, Copper Saucepan Pot
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th-Century French hand forged copper pot or saucepan. This fine quality pot is large and heavy with a lovely long iron riveted handle and beautiful patina. Add s...
Copper
19th Century Blue Willow Cake Plate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century blue willow cake platter. This great blue willow cake platter is in amazing condition. The stand is white and features the classic Blue Willow pattern...
Pottery
20th Century French Porcelain Butter Dish
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage ceramic butter dish in the shape of a dairy cow. Made in France in the 20th century, this piece is a paean to the artistry of French butter-mak...
Porcelain
Vintage 13 Bottle Metal Wine Rack with Brass Equestrian Accents
Located in Morristown, NJ
A handsome vintage 13 bottle metal wine rack with brass details. The feet are fluted tapered brass. The sides are decorated with crossed arrows having ...
Metal, Brass
Antique Copper Cooking Pot
Located in High Point, NC
A copper pot from Belgium, circa 1900. 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 copper pot calls to mind embers in a stone hearth...
Copper, Wrought Iron
Turn of the Century French Copper Pots, Set of Five
Located in High Point, NC
Made in turn of the century France, copper pots were known as the perfect vessels for jam-making. A wide basin offers ample volume for cooking down fresh berries and autumnal fruit, ...
Brass, Copper
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
Antique French Brass Dry Goods Scoop
Located in High Point, NC
A 20th century brass measure crafted in France. Slightly oxidized, the lush finish of the brass exhibits a deep gilded tone with russet accents, punctuated by welded connections. Early on in its life, these grain scoops...
Brass
Antique Belgium Copper Kettle
Located in High Point, NC
The perfect vessel for warming your brew. Chocolate, coffee and tea have been prepared in copper vessels for centuries, while its unique thermal properties are also suited to chillie...
Copper
Antique French Copper Pot
Located in High Point, NC
The perfect pitcher for warming your brew. Chocolate, coffee and tea have been prepared in copper vessels for centuries, while its unique thermal properties are also suited to chilli...
Copper, Iron
19th Century French Copper Sieve
Located in High Point, NC
Made in France in the 19th Century, this copper kitchen implement makes an intriguing accent. A shallow copper bowl is perforated with a circular p...
Copper
Antique Belgian Brass Dry Goods Scoop
Located in High Point, NC
A 20th century brass scoop crafted in Belgium. Slightly oxidized, the lush finish of the brass exhibits a deep gilded tone with russet accents, punctuated by a wooden handle. Early on in its life, these grain scoops...
Brass
Turn of the Century French Copper Pot
Located in High Point, NC
Made in turn of the century France, copper pots were the perfect vessels for jam-making. A wide basin offers ample volume for cooking down f...
Copper, Wrought Iron