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COUNTRY STYLE

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.

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Style: Country
Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar or Vessel
Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar or Vessel

Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar or Vessel

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Andalusian Olive Oil Handled Jar in Terracotta _______________________________________________________________________ Hand-made terracotta preserving pot or jar with handles...

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19th Century Spanish Antique Country Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Earthenware

Spanish Pottery Bowl 19th Century
Spanish Pottery Bowl 19th Century

Spanish Pottery Bowl 19th Century

Located in Kingsbridge, GB

Antique glazed ceramic bowl/plate decorated in cobalt blue on a cream background, inspired by the Fajalauza Iberian earthenware tradition from Granada. The bowl with a stylized, hand...

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1860s Spanish Antique Country Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Antique Chinese Martaban Stoneware Storage Jar or Pots used During Ming Dynasty
Antique Chinese Martaban Stoneware Storage Jar or Pots used During Ming Dynasty

Antique Chinese Martaban Stoneware Storage Jar or Pots used During Ming Dynasty

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Martaban jars are basic stoneware storage containers or pots used during the Ming dynasty. Thai, Chinese, Burmese, and Cambodian goods were shipped throughout southeast Asia in these...

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1740s Chinese Antique Country Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Spanish Water Jars or Vessels in Unglazed Terracotta
Pair of Spanish Water Jars or Vessels in Unglazed Terracotta

Pair of Spanish Water Jars or Vessels in Unglazed Terracotta

Located in Barcelona, ES

Handmade terracotta two-handled water jars / pitchers, Spain, 1880s-1930s. Two Traditional Spanish terracotta pitchers. Unglazed exterior and interio...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Country Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Earthenware

19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy
19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy

19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy

Located in Austin, TX

French pottery cider bottle from Normandy, end of 19th century. 13 bottles available, sold separately. Different sizes.

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1880s French Antique Country Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Primitive Terracotta Water Pot From Mexico, Circa 1920´s
Primitive Terracotta Water Pot From Mexico, Circa 1920´s

Primitive Terracotta Water Pot From Mexico, Circa 1920´s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Primitive terracotta water pot from the coast of Michoacan, Mexico, circa 1920´s

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1920s Mexican Vintage Country Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Pair of 19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pots
Pair of 19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pots

Pair of 19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pots

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A very attractive pair of provencial French Confit Pots, each with two side handles, and glazed internally. Light in colour, their exterior surfaces are beautifully aged, and full of...

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19th Century French Antique Country Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Spanish Terracotta Olive Jars or Vessels
Pair of Spanish Terracotta Olive Jars or Vessels

Pair of Spanish Terracotta Olive Jars or Vessels

Located in Barcelona, ES

Handmade terracotta Olive oil vessels or jars from Andalusia, Spain, 1930s Two Traditional Spanish terracotta jar "orza or botija" from Triana,...

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20th Century Spanish Country Pottery

Materials

Terracotta, Earthenware, Pottery

Spanish 1940s Terracotta Large Olive Jar, Shell Motifs and Lime Finish
Spanish 1940s Terracotta Large Olive Jar, Shell Motifs and Lime Finish

Spanish 1940s Terracotta Large Olive Jar, Shell Motifs and Lime Finish

Located in Barcelona, ES

Handmade terracotta olive jar with shell motifs, Spain, 1930s On an antique traditional preserving / storage jar from Andalusia a coat of lime was applied creating shell motifs thor...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Country Pottery

Materials

Limestone

19th Century Spongeware Salt Crock with Bail Handle
19th Century Spongeware Salt Crock with Bail Handle

19th Century Spongeware Salt Crock with Bail Handle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine example of unusual spongeware is in good condition with the original metal handle. The lid is also original to the piece.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Country Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Stoneware Advertising Jug Albany New York
Stoneware Advertising Jug Albany New York

Stoneware Advertising Jug Albany New York

Located in Woodbury, CT

Rare antique stoneware advertising jug. Winches and Davis Importing Company, Albany New York. Cobalt blue writing.

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Antique French Faience Plates by K&G Luneville, Hand Painted, 1895
Antique French Faience Plates by K&G Luneville, Hand Painted, 1895

Antique French Faience Plates by K&G Luneville, Hand Painted, 1895

By Luneville

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a beautiful pair of French Faience dinner plates with pierced rims, made by the Luneville K&G factory and dating to the late 19th century, circa 1895. These large circular earthenware pottery plates are well potted with pierced reticulated rims. Both plates are hand painted over a printed outline, with a similar bold floral pattern in different shades of Pink, blue, green and yellow enamels. Both plates have the the black printed Luneville, K&G factory mark on the base, dating them to the late 19th century, circa 1895. Overall a very decorative matching pair of French Faience plates.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Country Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Hand Painted Pottery Plaque with a Pair of Lions England Circa 1800
Antique Hand Painted Pottery Plaque with a Pair of Lions England Circa 1800

Antique Hand Painted Pottery Plaque with a Pair of Lions England Circa 1800

Located in Katonah, NY

This hand-painted Prattware pottery plaque depicts a pair of lions resting side by side, modeled in bold relief with great vitality and charm. Made in England around 1800, the piece...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Country Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

Spanish Pottery Folk Bowl from Granada 19th Century
Spanish Pottery Folk Bowl from Granada 19th Century

Spanish Pottery Folk Bowl from Granada 19th Century

By Spanish Manufactory

Located in Kingsbridge, GB

Antique glazed ceramic bowl/plate decorated in cobalt blue and green on a dark cream background, inspired by the Fajalauza Iberian earthenware tradition from Granada. The bowl with a...

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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Country Pottery

Materials

Pottery

19th Century South German Glazed Confit Pot / Jar
19th Century South German Glazed Confit Pot / Jar

19th Century South German Glazed Confit Pot / Jar

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

This beautiful earthenware storage jar dates from the late 19th century and was used for preserving and fermenting food. The handmade jar is typical of that period with its earthy co...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Country Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Huge Italian Olive Oil Jar or Amphora Great Color Italian Late 1800's
Antique Huge Italian Olive Oil Jar or Amphora Great Color Italian Late 1800's

Antique Huge Italian Olive Oil Jar or Amphora Great Color Italian Late 1800's

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Not all antique Italian glazed Olive Oil Jars or Vases are created equal and this particular Olive Oil jar’s colors are simply beyond spectacular. Dating from the late 1800’s and discovered in a field in the south of Italy by an old friend. Most people refer to these as amphora jars, beginning in the Neolithic Period and running from approximately 9000BC to 3500BC. Generally, Amphorae were used in large numbers to transport Olive Oil and Wine. The design trade and most antique dealers simply call these vessels or Olive Oil Jars. For us, we look at the Olive Oil Jars as pieces of sculpture and they are as good looking outdoors as they are in your home. The color palette and the sheen of the glaze they are simply magical and create a truly great focal point. When we started in the antique business...

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1890s Italian Antique Country Pottery

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Antique Italian Olive Oil Jar, or an Amphora in Exceptional Original Condition
Antique Italian Olive Oil Jar, or an Amphora in Exceptional Original Condition

Antique Italian Olive Oil Jar, or an Amphora in Exceptional Original Condition

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

In the trade, we commonly call these an Olive Oil Jar, but are actually an amphora, which is a type of container of a specific shape and dimension, which began in the Neolithic Perio...

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1910s Italian Vintage Country Pottery

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Collection of Three English Blue Willow Platters
Collection of Three English Blue Willow Platters

Collection of Three English Blue Willow Platters

By Crown Staffordshire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century English blue and white ironstone serving platter. This Fine example of early blue willow is great as a serving platter or great hanging on the wall. The condition is ver...

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19th Century English Antique Country Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Hand Painted Ceramic Bowl From Guerrero, Mexico, 1970´s
Hand Painted Ceramic Bowl From Guerrero, Mexico, 1970´s

Hand Painted Ceramic Bowl From Guerrero, Mexico, 1970´s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Hand painted ceramic bowl from Tuliman, Guerrero, 1970´s.

Category

1970s Mexican Vintage Country Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Set of Eight French Ceramic Salt Cellars
Set of Eight French Ceramic Salt Cellars

Set of Eight French Ceramic Salt Cellars

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful set of eight early 20th century French ceramic salt cellars with a terracotta colored exterior and a shiny glazed interior. Perfect for...

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Early 20th Century French Country Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

2 Pottery Batter Jugs with Original Wire Handles, 19th Century
2 Pottery Batter Jugs with Original Wire Handles, 19th Century

2 Pottery Batter Jugs with Original Wire Handles, 19th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century pottery batter jugs with original wire and wood handles from Pennsylvania in fine condition. Measures: 7 D x 8 W x 9 H brown 8 D x 8.5 W x 8....

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Country Pottery

Materials

Pottery, Clay

Large 19thc Fertilizer Jug
Large 19thc Fertilizer Jug

Large 19thc Fertilizer Jug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Inscribed on jug are the words - CUMING SMITH & MTLYFLL FAMERS FERTILISERS LTD

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Late 19th Century American Antique Country Pottery

Materials

Pottery

English Victoria Ware Ironstone Blancmange Fish Mould in Blue and White
English Victoria Ware Ironstone Blancmange Fish Mould in Blue and White

English Victoria Ware Ironstone Blancmange Fish Mould in Blue and White

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A beautiful antique blancmange fish mold. A lovely example of Victoria Ware, this heavy ironstone dish could serve as a planter, or even to display on a ...

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Early 20th Century English Country Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Ironstone, Paint

19th Century Spongeware Butter Crock
19th Century Spongeware Butter Crock

19th Century Spongeware Butter Crock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This handmade and painted butter crock was found in Pennsylvania and is in good condition with the exception of the old repairs to the lid. The base has n...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Country Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Antique French Earthenware Jug, Brown and Yellow Glaze, 19th Century
Antique French Earthenware Jug, Brown and Yellow Glaze, 19th Century

Antique French Earthenware Jug, Brown and Yellow Glaze, 19th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This antique French earthenware jug, with its fabulous rich brown and yellow glaze, dates from the 19th century, and would originally have been used to store nut oils or keep drinkin...

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19th Century French Antique Country Pottery

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

French Glazed Terracotta Pot
French Glazed Terracotta Pot

French Glazed Terracotta Pot

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century, French glazed terracotta pot with two small handles on either side and a large handle that looks like a spout. Beautiful color a...

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19th Century French Antique Country Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Sponge Ware Group One Large Platter, Two Vegetable Bowls and a Pitcher
Sponge Ware Group One Large Platter, Two Vegetable Bowls and a Pitcher

Sponge Ware Group One Large Platter, Two Vegetable Bowls and a Pitcher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful 19th century set of sponge ware is in pristine condition. This set include one large platter, two vegetable bowls and one pitcher. Each item was inspected and show lit...

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19th Century American Antique Country Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Dairy Farm Shop Style Covered Wedge Cheese Dish
Dairy Farm Shop Style Covered Wedge Cheese Dish

Dairy Farm Shop Style Covered Wedge Cheese Dish

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Dairy Farm Shop Style Covered Wedge Cheese Dish A Good Large Country Dairy Cheese Dish, decorated with details of the dairy product available The dish is in good vintage condition, ...

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1970s Vintage Country Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Country pottery for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Country pottery for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.