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
$2,194Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
$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
$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
$11,223
H 9.34 in W 1.38 in D 0.99 in
Rare 12-person Nickel Silver cutlery set by Gio Ponti for Calderoni, 1960s
Rare 12-person alpacca cutlery set designed by Gio Ponti for Argenterie Calderoni, Milan around the 1960s. The set revisits a cutlery service designed in the 1940s by the same design...
Silver, Brass
$3,344
H 12.6 in W 19.3 in D 14.18 in
Cutlery Set 132 Pieces Christofle Ribbons Model – Silver Plated Metal – Oak Case
By Christofle
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Complete cutlery set of 132 pieces from Christofle, model "Ribbons", presented in its original case made of solid oak with four sliding drawers. The drawers are lined with beige f...
Silver
$85Sale Price|41% Off
H 3.25 in Dm 2.5 in
Vintage Silver Plated Canister with Hinged Lid, Mid-20th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
The small vintage silver plated canister or storage box has a fully hinged lid.
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
$1,998 / set
H 8.27 in W 0.79 in D 0.4 in
Danish Modern Silver-Plated Capri Cutlery Set for 12 Persons by Kr. J. Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Extensive flatware cutlery set designed and made by Kristian J. Andersen - for his own company KJA in Fredericia Denmark during the 1960s. Stylistic...
Silver, Stainless Steel
Circular Large Silver Plate Scalloped Edge Tray, 20th Century, England
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Add timeless elegance to your home with this beautiful vintage silver-plated serving tray. Crafted in a classic mid-20th-century English style, this large circular salver features an...
Silver Plate
$30,178
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
$18 / item
H 7 in W 1 in D 0.75 in
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
$14,000 / 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. A total of 151 pieces: 12 large knifes, 12 large forks an...
Silver Plate
$4,800
H 46.46 in W 26.78 in D 22.84 in
French Silver Plated Flatware Set for 12 People with Original Case
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
This elegant French flatware set is designed for twelve people and comes complete with its original two-piece presentation case. The interior of the case is upholstered in refined bl...
Metal, Silver Plate
$125 / set
H 1 in W 13.5 in D 3 in
Vintage Cheltenham & Co Stainless Steel Silver Plated Meat Carving Cutlery Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cheltenham & Co Stainless Steel Silver Plated Meat Carving Cutlery Set. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 1" H x 13.5" W x 3" D.
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