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Country Ceramics

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
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.
Category

1880s French Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

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.
Category

1880s French Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

French Majolica Wire Basket Sarreguemines, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica wire basket Sarreguemines circa 1890. "Aschbach pres Soultz Sous Foret" signed Alsace Sarreguemines.
Category

1890s French Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Wire

19th Century Cowden & Wilcox Stoneware Crock with Grape Decoration
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This super rare and large four gallon 19th century decorated crock with exaggerated grapes design is in pristine condition. Cowden & Wilcox was a pottery company located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the 19th century. Its very rare as well to find this variety in such a large size and in pristine condition. This is a real collectors choice...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

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.
Category

1880s French Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

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.
Category

1880s French Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th C Sponge Ware Giant Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large banded sponge ware pottery mixing bowl is in a light sky blue sponged pattern. The rim has some minor age chips and a small spider in the inside but not through the bowl. ...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

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 Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

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 Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Large 19th Century French Pottery Vine Pitcher with Grapes
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th century French pottery vine pitcher with grapes. Pottery from Normandy.  
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1880s French Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Large 19th Century Spongeware Mush Cup and Saucer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These large oversize cup and saucer sets are very hard to find in good condition. There are so few out there that did not get damaged.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Spongeware Cream Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century spongeware cream bowl in good condition. This is an unusual form. The color is a lighter indigo blue.
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

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.
Category

1880s French Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Rare Set of 19th Century Spongware Kitchen Organizer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of late 19th century spongeware this complete set comes with 19 pieces. It is very difficult to find a complete set in such great condition. All items have been inspected an...
Category

Early 20th Century American Country Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
French pottery cider bottle from Normandy, end of 19th century.  
Category

1880s French Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

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.
Category

1880s French Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Set of Six Matching 19th Century Sponge Ware Luncheon Plates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing hand-painted and glazed American sponge ware plates are a perfect matched set. They are in pristine condition.
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Mocha Yellow Ware Mixing Bowl, Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra large mocha yellow ware mixing bowl in pristine condition. This very large bowl is in pristine condition.
Category

19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Spongeware Pottery Lidded Container
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is quite rare a 19th century spongeware pottery lidded container or jar. The shape is most unusual and condition is very good.
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Rare Set of Six Matching 19th Century Sponge Ware Dinner Plates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is like a collectors dream! Set of six matching blue and white 19th century sponge ware dinner plates. The entire group are in pristine condition. The sponge pattern is on both ...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Collection of Three 19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Butter Crocks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These three different sponge ware Butter crocks are in good condition with minor repairs to the lids as found in collection. Sold as a group.
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Rare Collection of Six Matching 19th Century Spongeware Dinner Plates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a collectors dream! Six matching blue and white matching sponge ware pottery dinner plates. They are all in pristine condition.
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Spongeware Serving Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 19th century deep blue sponge serving platter in pristine condition. The dark blue is fantastic.
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century French Creamware Mug
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very rare and early 19th century, possibly earlier French stoneware pottery mug has a blue spatter design under glaze on the sides and handle....
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Early 19th Century French Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Rare 19th Century Sponge Ware Luncheon and Dinner Plates, Set 12 Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 19th century matching set of six sponge ware luncheon plates 8.5" in. diameter all in mint condition. Set of six sponge ware dinner plates 9" diameter all in mint condition. Sol...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Sponge Ware Teapot with Lid, Very Rare
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This most unusual sponge ware teapot has the original lid and is in fine condition with the exception of minor small old repairs. There are no crack...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Monumental 19th Century Spongeware Pottery Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing large spongeware bowl is in pristine condition and has a design sponge pattern or clam shell pattern. It is great as a fruit bowl or center piece bowl on your dining roo...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Sponge Ware Pottery Pitchers, 19th Century, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These matching sponge ware round body pitchers are in pristine condition. To find a pair that are so similar is most unusual. Sold as a pair.
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Rare 19th Century Sponge / Spatter Ware Childs Tea Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 17 piece child's tea set is quite rare to find and in pristine condition. The set is in pristine condition. This set was found in Pennsylvania. There is six cups and saucers and...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Serving Bowls, Collection of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These serving bowls or vegetable bowls are in pristine condition and selling as a group four bowls. The bowls have old crazing and are all in fine condition. Measures: 6 x 8 -3 7 x...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Red Majolica Creamer Pitcher Onnaing, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French red Majolica creamer pitcher Onnaing, circa 1920.   
Category

1920s French Vintage Country Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

German Majolica Wire Basket Plate, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely German wire basket aqua plate with swallows, circa 1900.
Category

Early 1900s German Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Wire

19th Century Mocha Yellow Ware Mixing Bowl-Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large mocha blue seaweed yellow ware mixing bowl is in fine condition. Has a very nice decoration of blue seaweed pattern on the outside band.
Category

19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Spongeware Pitchers / Collection of Five, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of five sponge ware pottery pitchers in pristine condition. The colors are all slightly different and the form are all the same.
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Sponge Ware Mixing or Fruit Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monumental 19th century sponge ware bowl is in pristine condition and it measures 13.5" across. Perfect fruit bowl for a large table.
Category

19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Miniature Sponge Ware Tooth Pick Pick Holder, Rare
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mini 19th century sponge ware toothpick holder with hole on back side for hanging. This is super rare and I've never seen another one like it -ever.
Category

1890s American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Sponge Ware Pottery or 19th century Bean Pot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This oversize sponge ware pottery bean pot is in good condition and is perfect for fruit or a bake dish.
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Sponge Ware Slop Bucket with Original Wire Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Th century sponge ware slop bucket with original wire handle in good condition with minor chips.
Category

19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Rare 19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Pitcher and Bowl Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 19th century sponge ware pottery pitcher and bowl set in a blue and green sponge pattern with a blue band around. The condition is pristine with slight glaze marks no chips...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Early 19th Century Spatter Ware Water Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is quite unusual and very early. The feeling of the pottery is like a soft paste. It is much earlier then most. The color is fantastic. Great addition to any spatter or sponge c...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Large Rectangular 19th Century Spongeware Pasta or Bake Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century blue and white spongeware bake dish is in pristine condition and was found in Pennsylvania. This is the type they wood cook...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Collection of Seven 19th Century Flo-Blue Spinach Leaf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of seven flow blue collection in mint condition and hand-painted. This is a real find and great colors. Mush cup and saucer measure - Mush cup - 6 inches x 5 inches x 3.5 in...
Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Sponge Ware Mush C&S Collection 8 Sets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eight pieces Mush cup & saucer sponge ware collection of eight cups and saucers in mint condition. Great addition for a Americana collector. Each Mush Cup measures 6.75 deep x 5 ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Platter & Water Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19th century sponge ware oval platter and sponge ware serving pitcher are in great condition with crazing throughout. The back of the platter and interior of the pitcher s...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Rare Early 20th Century Spongeware Sugar Shaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century spongeware sugar shaker in great condition. The replaced cork is a rubber seal and keeps bugs out.
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Early 20th Century American Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Collection of Four Monumental 19th Century Sponge Ware Mush Cups and Saucers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These large mush cups and saucers are quite rare and a group of four is most unusual to find. The collection is in pristine condition.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19thc Decorated Stone Ware Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc original decorated blue crock with double handles. The condition is very good with minor tiny chips on inner lip.
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century French Rustic Pottery Pitcher
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French pottery pitcher. Pottery from Normandy.  
Category

1880s French Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Set of Two 19th Century Tuscany Earthenware Stoneware Pots Crocks, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful set of two Pottery jars or pots Italian, 19th century. Made during the 19th century in the south west part of Italy. Semi glazed terracotta. Found at an Antiques Market i...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Unusual Mini 19th Century Spongeware Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the coolest spongeware small berry bowl. Looks like a miniaturized mixing bowl. The condition is very good.
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Set of Twelve 19th Century Adams Rose Pattern Cups and Saucers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing set of 19th century stick spatter, Adams Rose pattern cups and saucers is in fine condition and is service for twelve. Highly collectable in...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century French Rustic Pottery Pitcher
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French pottery pitcher. Pottery from Normandy.  
Category

1880s French Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century French Pottery Vase with Grapes
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th century French pottery vase with grapes. Pottery from North of France Normandy. Measures: H 8.8” / D 8.4”.
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1880s French Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Pair of 19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Pitchers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These two 19th century sponge ware pottery water pitchers are in fine condition and have the barrel shape. Both are from a private collection in ...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Large 19th Century Spongeware Pottery Serving Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two different size 19th century spongeware pottery serving or mixing bowls. Both bowls are fluted shape and in mint condition. The smaller of the two is 4" high x 10" wide. The large...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Collection of Three 19th Century Sponge Ware Vegetable Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a group of three sponge ware vegetable bowls all in mint condition. The pair of bowls are 8.5" long x 6" wide. The third bowl is 6.5" wide x 9" long. These three bowls are so...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Sponge Ware 19th Century Mush Cup/Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century monumental mush c & s in sponge ware is quite rare to find and is in pristine condition. Great addition to any collection.
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Spongeware Serving Vegetable Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century sponge/spatter ware vegetable serving bowl. This fine example is in great condition and hard to find.
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Country ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Country ceramics for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage ceramics created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, pottery and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Country ceramics made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ceramics, popular names associated with this style include Adams, F.H. Weeks, Henriot Quimper, and Onnaing. 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. Prices for ceramics differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $120 and tops out at $3,750 while the average work can sell for $763.

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