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.
Main Product Image Mid 20th Century Set of 10 Silver Plate Elk Stirrup Cups
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mid 20th Century Set of 10 Silver Plate Elk Stirrup Cups A striking set of ten silver plate stirrup cups, each topped with a finely modeled elk head complete with detailed antlers, ...
Silver Plate
12 Place Setting Silver Plated & Espn Cutlery Set Inside Green Leather Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage English mahogany & green leather cutlery table with 12 place settings (132 pieces in total) in sil...
Silver Plate
$200
H 3.13 in W 3.25 in D 1.5 in
Vintage Silver Plate & Glass Swan Form Open Salt Cellar - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage silver plate and pressed glass open salt cellar - featuring moveable wings that open (see photos) - unsigned - United States (likely) - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage c...
Silver Plate
$12,000 / set
H 9.85 in W 20.08 in D 14.57 in
Mappin & Webb Cutlery Set for 12 People. England, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Mappin & Webb silver plate cutlery set for 12 people, England, early 20th century. Complete for 12 people. A total of 130 pieces: 12 large kni...
Silver Plate
Mid 20th Century Art Deco Paul Revere Silver Plated 8 Bowl Poole Silver Company
By Poole Silver Co., Paul Revere
Located in Miami, FL
1950th Poole Silver Company produced Art Deco footed Bowl and designed by Paul Revere. This is the 8 inches diameter bow with a base of 5.5 inches diameter...
Silver Plate, Steel
$122Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 3.75 in Dm 1.5 in
Pair of 20th Century Footed Danish Silver Plate Caster, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Sheffield, MA
Each of the neoclassical pair of 20th century Danish silver plated salt shakers stand on four acanthus-leafed feet. The surfaces are embellished with undulating ribbing. The bottoms ...
Silver Plate
$2,350 / set
H 6 in Dm 3 in
Six Mauro Manetti Silver Plate Animal Heads Stirrup Goblets Cups, Made in Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Six Mauro Manetti silver plate animal heads stirrup, goblets, cups, made in Italy. We have the Hunting collection of a German shepherd, Labrador, deer, rabbit, donkey, boar. All ma...
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique Ornate Silver Plated Tea Set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Ornate Silver Plated Tea Set, the teapot having an unusual owl finial, black shaped handle and standing on a pedestal circular base with bun feet. All three pieces of the set...
Silver Plate
$920 / set
H 7.88 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in
Antique Pair Italian Silver Plated Fighting Cockerels 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a very attractive antique pair of Italian silver plated fighting cockerels, circa 1920 in date. These beautifully sculpted and hand-chased fine textured cockerels are in realistic aggressive and dynamic fighting poses with flowing plumage and open wings ready to attack. They will add a touch of action to your dining table, game table or buffet. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 20 cm x Width 16 cm x Depth 15 cm Height 19 cm x Width 15 cm x Depth 16 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 8 inches x Width 6 inches x Depth 6 inches Height 7 inches x Width 6 inches x Depth 6 inches A cockfight is a sport between two roosters (cocks), or more accurately gamecocks, held in a ring called a cockpit. The history of raising fowl for fighting goes back 6,000 years. The first documented use of the word gamecock, denoting use of the cock as to a “game”, a sport,pastime or entertainment, was recorded in 1646, after the term “cock of the game” used by George Wilson, in the earliest known book on the sport of cockfighting in The Commendation of Cocks and Cock Fighting in 1607. But it was during Magellan's voyage of discovery of the Philippines in 1521 when modern cockfighting was first witnessed and documented by AntonioPigafetta, Magellan's chronicler, in the kingdom of Taytay. The combatants, referred to as gamecocks, are specially bred birds, conditioned for increased stamina and strength. The comb and wattle are cut off in order to meet show standards of the American Gamefowl Society and the Old English Game...
Silver Plate
$207Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.58 in Dm 1.97 in
Set of 6 Napkin Rings Vintage Silver-Plated in Cutlery Design Fork, Knife Spoon
Located in Wembley, GB
A playful yet elegant set of six vintage silver-plated napkin rings, each designed with a charming crossed cutlery motif of fork, knife, and spoon. These unique table accessories bri...
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$350 / set
H 1 in W 2 in D 2 in
Vintage Victorian Style Silver Plated Floral Embossed Napkin Rings - Set of 12
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Style Silver Plated Floral Embossed Napkin Rings - Set of 12. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1" H x 2" Diameter.
Silver Plate
$30,010
H 61.01 in W 39.01 in D 16.01 in
WMF Rare Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cutlery Set for 24 Persons
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare WMF silver plated cutlery set for 18 persons, comprising approximately 256 pieces. Housed in its original Art Nouveau cabinet with silver plated organic stylised mounts, this remarkable ensemble retains the complete original Art Nouveau cutlery...
Silver Plate
$686 / set
H 2.76 in W 13.39 in D 9.85 in
Silver Plated Set Fish Knifes & Forks for 12 people, Sheffield England, 1910s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This amazing set of 24 cutlery pieces. Fish Knifes & Forks for 12 people made in Sheffield, England in the 1910s. The original box. The antique set has the original manufacturer's la...
Silver Plate
Antique Gorham Salad Fork Set of 12, Silver Plate, American Classical
By Gorham
Located in Malibu, CA
Lovely flatware in silver plate. Salad forks by Gorham in the Shelburne pattern in excellent antique condition. The pattern is from 1914 and marked EP pat. 1914.
Silver Plate
Match Strike with Enamel English Springer Spaniel Portrait
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Silver plate case for matches with a hinged lid and a strike on the base. The front with an enameled oval depicting an English Springer Spaniel...
Silver Plate, Enamel