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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
19th Century Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Sheffield, MA
The 19th century charming and rustic rocking horse now mounted on two straight boards is made of handcrafted wood pieces cleverly assembled, and has a leather saddle, reins and stirrups. A great addition for those who collect Early American country antiques...
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Zabihi Collection Mid Century Abstract American Hooked Runner
Located in New York, NY
A rare midcentury modern style American hooked runner Details rug no. j4054 size 2' 8" x 7' 10" (81 x 239 cm)
Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Folk Art

Materials

Jute

19th Century Blue and White Geometric Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century blue and white geometric quilt with very nice quilting and piece work. The condition is very good condition.
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

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.
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

American Eagle Hooked Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade mini-size American hooked rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century showing an American eagle . Measures: 1'5'' x 2'5''.
Category

Late 20th Century American Country Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Jute

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 Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Unusual 19th Century Original Red Painted Storage Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic original red painted storage box is made in the form of a old New England measure with a make do lid. The painted surface is undistu...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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 Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

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 Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Round American Hooked Floral Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century American hooked round rug Measures: 2'.
Category

20th Century Country Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Late 20th C Original Painted Oval Floral Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 20th C original painted oval floral stool. Lancaster County, PA.
Category

Late 20th Century American Country Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Pine Trees Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This is particularly fine example of a classic Pine Trees (aka Tree of Life) quilt. The stitching is superb with very graceful floral motifs in the four full white off blocks and half wreaths in the partial white areas. It's interesting to see the treatment of the corners of the zig zag border. Two opposing corners match and the other two are each different. The center is interesting in that triangles used throughout the quilt are repeated in red but the greens form diamonds which gives a bold aspect. The quilt has been professionally laundered and is in spotless condition. Measurements are 80 inches...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

16/1700s Brass Mortar and Pestle, France, Primitive Antique, Patina
Located in Skien, NO
Antique French Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, Hand Cast Brass / Bronze, 17th / 18th Century. This rare primitive mortar and pestle, handcraft...
Category

18th Century French Antique Country Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Large French Bread Basket from a Bakery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic double handled basket is in good condition and could handle a bunch of fruit or bagged bread. The condition is very good. A great display piece for a kitchen or retail...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art

Materials

Hickory

19th Century Original Red Painted Child's Wheel Barrel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original red painted metal children's wheel barrel has a wood insert and black and redwood painted handles. The tin and wire wheel is also original. ...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Small Piece Ocean Waves Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920's Antique small piece Ocean waves quilt. Hand quilted in pastel lavender and pink. Pristine condition.
Category

20th Century American Country Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

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 Folk Art

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 Folk Art

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 Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

20th Century Handmade Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This streak of lighting quilt is in brown calico fabric. This condition is very good.
Category

1940s American Vintage Country Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

19th Century Original Painted Lard Bucket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century lard bucket in original blue and grey painted surface is in fine as found condition. The lid is stamped P.Square Pure Lard Co. under the painted surface. Fantastic ...
Category

1890s American Antique Country Folk Art

Materials

Boxwood

Rooster Weather Vane in Tin and Iron on Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted rooster weather vane on a wood plank base. This is a early hand cutout vane.
Category

1890s American Antique Country Folk Art

Materials

Sheet Metal

19th Century Original Red Painted Fibre, Wood Bucket
By United Indurated Fibre Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original red painted fibre wood bucket in good condition. Signed and dated United Indurated Fibre Co. and dated May 24th, 1886. There is wear ...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art

Materials

Scrap Wood

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 Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Zabihi Collection Choo Choo Train 20th Century American Hooked Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 20th century pictorial rug with trains on a gray ground. The border has the exact date the rug was completed, the area, the name of the weaver, and the entire alphabet! It’s a conv...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Folk Art

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Jute

Scenic Duck American Hooked Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade decorative American hooked rug from the middle of the 20th century depicting 2 ducks on a lively scenic view. The condition is really nice. No stain...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Folk Art

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Jute

19th Century Original Painted Basket Iron Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine cast iron door stop is in original painted surface and great condition. Really great paint. The basket is filled with vegetables and fruit.
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art

Materials

Iron

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 Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Patriotic Red, White and Blue Quilt Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun patriotic red, white and blue quilt is in very good with slit fade condition in areas. It had a paper label with a signature and dated 1986. Late b...
Category

Late 20th Century American Country Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Floral Bouquet and Bow Applique Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Floral Bouquet and Bow Applique Quilt. Great Condition.
Category

20th Century American Country Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

19th Century Original Mustard Painted Furkins / Buckets, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These two 19th century original painted handled buckets of furkins without lids. The condition are very good with amazing grungy untouched surface. Both buckets are tight and strong....
Category

19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Original Brown Painted Wood Rocking Horse on Green Rocker, Sweden circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the worn look that creates the wonderful appeal of this original painted and carved rocking horse from Sweden. The brown/brick paint has been distressed (some missing, see photo of direct front). Note also the cracked leather ears, carved and painted black mane and leather bridle with brass accents. Real horse hair was used to create the tail. Sold in used vintage condition. Solid, stable on original green painted rocker...
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Country Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

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.  
Category

1880s French Antique Country Folk Art

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 Folk Art

Materials

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 Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Portrait Painting of a Black Doberman Pincher Dog on Green Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A unique original portrait painting of a dog named “Ike” by the late Oklahoma artist Clair Seglem. The artist captures this dog of Patricia Goetzinger ...
Category

1990s American Country Folk Art

Materials

Paint, Paper

Monumental 19Thc Cast Iron Dog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large folky dog doorstop has a great look for a profile of his body. This iron dog has a makers mark of LB 71. Looks like Snoucher.
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Zabihi Collection Pale Vintage Turkish Oushak Wide Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish oushak neutral color gallery rug Measures: 4'8'' x 12'4''.
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Country Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Skinny Vintage American Hooked Runner
Located in New York, NY
A skinny mid 20th century American hooked runner with an all-over design Measures: 1'6'' x 11'7''.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Folk Art

Materials

Jute

American Stained Glass Hooked Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade decorative American hooked scatter size rug from the middle of the 20th century Measures: 2'2" x 4'4''.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Jute

Large 48 Star Embroidered Flag Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monumental 48 star flag pillow is in great in great condition and has a red cotton linen pillow. The big pillow id down and feather fill.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

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 Folk Art

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 Folk Art

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 Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

English Sheep Sign Used for Woolen Store in Leek, Staffordshire UK Reproduction
Located in Chicago, IL
Decades ago, we purchased a hand-carved wood Sheep Sign that was hanging outside the front of a Woolen Store in Leek, England. For as long as I ...
Category

2010s American Country Folk Art

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Schoolhouse Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Schoolhouse is one of the most iconic of American quilt patterns. This lovely example has each Schoolhouse set in a vivid red frame with x's at the intersections between the blocks. ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Country Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Set of Five Christmas Candle Holders Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Set of five handmade and hand-painted christmas candle holders in wood. Five different figures like an angel, santa and a skiier girl. The han...
Category

1950s German Vintage Country Folk Art

Materials

Wood

G. J. Lines Nursery Rocking Horse
By G & J Lines
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful 19th Century nursery rocking horse by G. J. Lines. This charming horse features a wonderfully detailed head, with a dished face and flared nostrils. He retains hi...
Category

19th Century English Antique Country Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Rose Wreaths Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This appliqued wreaths quilt goes by various names, most often Rose Wreath. It is in excellent, unwashed condition. Finely cross stitched on the back are the initials CWK. Could this...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

American Country Painted and Carved Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Queens, NY
American Country (20th Century) carved and painted double sided rocking horse.
Category

20th Century American Country Folk Art

Materials

Paint, Wood

Barnraising Log Cabin on Square
Located in Darnestown, MD
Most often, Barnraising quilts are laid out on a diamond. In this quilt, it is done on square. The quilt is made entirely of wools with a cotton flannel backing. It has a nice arran...
Category

1870s American Antique Country Folk Art

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Thousand Pyramids Quilt with Lily of the Field Border
Located in Darnestown, MD
Thousand Pyramids quilt with a wonderful border of Lily of the Field ( a pattern not often seen). The triangles are made of a beautiful assortment of mostly printed fabrics from the last quarter of the 19th century. The unusual border pattern as well as the fact that it is done with solid colors make for a strong frame. Condition is excellent. Measurements are 80 inches square.
Category

1870s American Antique Country Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Feathered Stars Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Feathered Stars are beautifully combined with Oak leaves in this quilt from the 1860s. While the Stars are all identical, the maker took liberties with the Oak leaves. Most are the s...
Category

1860s American Antique Country Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Center Medallion Applique Quilt with Lovebirds
Located in Darnestown, MD
At first glance, some would think this is a Hawaiian quilt - not so. It is similar to Hawaiian in that it has the solid color central applique design b...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

W. Melchinger - Bavarian Folksy Scene in Joinery 1956
Located in Berghuelen, DE
W. Melchinger - Bavarian Folksy Scene in Joinery 1956 An original vintage oil painting showing a Bavarian folksy family scene in the joinery. Painted in oil on cardboard, signed by W. Melchinger 1956. A great original painting in naive style. Alpine oil...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Country Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Pair of Antique Green Paint Wingback Porch Benches
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made and sturdy pair of Classic American Antique Green Paint Porch Benches. In a Moss Green Paint and with Baluster Cut-out backs, slat...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Princess Feather Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Here is a bold Princess Feather quilt, all in solid colors, well done in every way. The red and green feathers are offset by orange centers and a similar orange flower at the center ...
Category

1890s American Antique Country Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Lone Star Quilt with Broderie Perse
Located in Darnestown, MD
Glorious is the best way to describe this lone star quilt with chintz border and applique (broderie perse). The colors are as vibrant as the day it was ...
Category

1830s American Antique Country Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Country folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Country folk art 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. If you’re looking to add vintage folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, rugs and carpets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Country folk art 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 folk art, popular names associated with this style include Amish Quilts, M. MacLoughlin, Adams, and American Flag & Banner Co.. 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 folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $80 and tops out at $39,000 while the average work can sell for $1,024.

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