Country Folk Art
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
Six Point Star Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This bold Six Point Star quilt is set in a frame that highlights the diamond shaped pieces of the Star. The central Star is made of a combination of solid a...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Whimsical Appliqued Table Mat with Animals
Located in Darnestown, MD
This appliqued table mat may have been made for a child but it can certainly please any adult. Next to each letter is an animal or vignette whose first letter is shown next to it. For instance, next to the letter C is the cow jumping over the moon...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Original Painted Blue Hanging Cupboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an original painted blue hanging cupboard.
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Country Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Patriotic Folky Uncle Sam, Garden Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade and painted Uncle Sam in all original painted surface.
Category
20th Century American Country Folk Art
Materials
Paint, Wood
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....
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
English Country Painted Golf Sign
Located in Queens, NY
English Country (20th Century) painted and carved wall plaque of golf sign.
Category
20th Century British Country Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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 Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19Thc Schoharie County, New York Paint Decorated Blanket Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paint decorated blanket chest. Schoharie County, New York. Blue
paint with yellow, red black and green. Painted initials E.M.D. on
front. Dov...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mennonite Roman Stripe Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Solid black triangles abutting strips of lighter material, both solid and printed, make for a striking pattern in this Roman Stripe quilt. The solid black blocks make for a strong di...
Category
1890s American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Windmill Blades Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Windmill Blades (aka Pineapple Log Cabin) quilt done in wool challis with a cotton print backing. The solid colors make the pattern especially dynamic ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Painted Apothecary Chest with Removable Locking Doors
Located in Nantucket, MA
Thirty drawer 19th century apothecary chest in green paint, having seven rows of four drawers above a pair of drawers. The green painted drawers with red painted pulls and framing al...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Wood
English Country Papier Mache Horse
Located in Queens, NY
English Country style papier mache life size model of horse on rectangular platform base. (19/20th Cent.)
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Paper, Wood
Pair of Early 19th Century Carved Court Jesters Figural Carvings
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A very fine pair of early 19th century carved figures, of Court Jesters
These bearded gentlemen have been superbly carved in the finest detail, they original came from a piece of ea...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Walnut
19th C Original Blue Painted Dolls Cradle from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine handmade original blue/green doll cradle is in fine condition. It is a dry original first coat of paint and square nail construction. Fantastic f...
Category
19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mennonite Original Pattern Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This original pattern Mennonite quilt most closely resembles the Philadelphia Pavement pattern. The use of entirely solid colors changes the look consi...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Antique Large Wood American Mortar and Pestle.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large wood antique American mortar and pestle.
Early rare turned wood footed mortar and pestle.
American, late 19th century wooden mortar and pestle...
Category
Late 19th Century North American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Feathered Stars Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Finely crafted Feathered Stars quilt made more unusual with the pieced Bars alternating blocks. The quilt is in unwashed, excellent condition. It is quilted with chevrons throughout. There are some tiny, tiny brown specks in the double pink calico fabric. As the quilt appears to be in unused condition, they may have been present when the quilt was pieced. Sewn to the back is a label that says:
Feathered Star Made by Lois Smith's Great Grandmother Charlotte Robinson and her sister Mary Hill circa 1875-85 at Smiths Mills, New York (near Silver Creek...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Antique Amish Bars Quilt Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
By Amish Quilts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Amish Bars quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This quilt is from the 1930s wool and cotton sateen. The condition is very good with min...
Category
1930s American Vintage Country Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Spiderweb Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
I have delayed posting this quilt because I have been on a search for a name for the pattern. The closest I have come are: The Banner Quilt; A Dainty Quilt and Spiderweb. None seem t...
Category
1880s American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Orange Peel Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Several features make this quilt quite unusual. Most obvious is the Orange Peel pattern that is not often seen. It is set within concentric frames that are not one hundred percent consistent in terms of colors but they blend well together. Most unusual is the center applique. It is a takeoff of the overall Orange Peel pattern but with the addition of arms that look like a thistle. This appears to be an original design. The initials AES are elaborately embroidered on one of the triangle corners...
Category
1870s American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19th C Coffee Grinder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Coffee Grinder. Grinder is in good working condition.
Category
19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
Cress Alphabet Board, Dated 1926
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun oval alphabet game board toy for adults or children is in good condition. It has a manufacture of original cress reversible educational boards.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Folk Art
Materials
Boxwood
Appliqué Poppy Quilt with Scallop Border
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Appliqué poppy quilt with fantastic scallop border. The appliqué and quilting work is very good. Condition is very good as well.
Category
1940s American Vintage Country Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19th C Berks County Pennsylvania School House Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Berks County Pennsylvania school house quilt. Circa 1890. This quilt is folky and fun with rare colors. Pristine condition.
Category
19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Canadian Goose Decoy on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original painted heavy wood and canvas covered Canadian goose decoy or floater. It has a wood frame body and head with a heavy canvas cov...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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 Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Signed and Dated 1939 Amish Double Wedding Ring Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very rare Holmes County, Ohio Amish double wedding ring is signed and dated 1937 and in very good condition. The quilting and piecing is very ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Country Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
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 Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Miniature Nine Patch Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Miniature Nine Patch quilt is one of the smallest in scale that I have seen. Each block measures less than 2 inches to a side. It is from the collection of the Packwood House Mu...
Category
1880s American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
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 Folk Art
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 Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19thc Rare Small Decorated Stoneware Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc decorated small scale decorated pottery pitcher. This is in fine condition and super rare scale.
Category
1860s American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Giant Hand Carved Wood Chess Set Tallest Piece Beautiful Timber Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well crafted Giant Chess Set in hand carved hardwood
A truly stunning and exquisitely made set, the whi...
Category
20th Century European Country Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
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 Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
American Hooked Horse Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade American hooked rug from the middle part of the 20th century depicting a horse on a mint green background. Condition is really nice. No stains, no tears, has been professi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Jute
Red Majolica Creamer Pitcher Onnaing, circa 1920
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French red Majolica creamer pitcher Onnaing, circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage Country Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French Carved Wood Platter with Grapes and Vine Leaves, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French carved wood bread or for fruits platter with grapes and vine leaves, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Wood
American Folk Art Painted Iron Sailor Decoration
Located in Queens, NY
American Country (19/20th Century) Folk Art sculpture of a painted and decorated sailor holding two flags mounted on an iron balance beam.
Category
19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Zabihi Collection Soft Pink Vintage Oushak Gallery Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish gallery rug with a central medallion on a pink field. accents in white and brown
Measures: 6'3'' x 11'9''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Country Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Original Painted New England Windor Childs Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine arrow back windsor child's chair is in fine condition and all original painted grey surface. It is arrow back windsor chair from New England.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Zabihi Collection Brown Turkish Room Vintage Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th Century Turkish Kars rug
Details
rug no. j3599
size 7' x 12' 10" (213 x 391 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Country Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Colorful American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 20th-century American hooked colorful rug. Dated 1949
Measures: 2'7'' x 5'6''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Country Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19Thc Patriotic Triple Irish Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Patriotic triple Irish chain quilt in fine condition.The quilting and piecing are very good. Found in Ohio.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Early 19thc Original Painted Miniature Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original paint decorated child's or doll house chair. Great for a teddy bear collection. The condition is very good.
Category
Late 19th Century North American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Floral Applique Quilt with Eagles
Located in Darnestown, MD
Groups of four eagles soar around a central floral block in this unique quilt. Placement of the eagles creates a scalloped white frame within the red spread wings. The orange body of...
Category
1880s American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
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 Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19th C Buttock Baskets from Pennsylvania, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C buttock baskets from Pennsylvania - pair rounded square basket measures -12.5 x 16 x 11.5
Smaller buttocks basket measures - 14 x 13 x 12.
Category
19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Hemp
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 Folk Art
Materials
Wire
19th C Paisley Double Irish Chain Quilt, Dated 1886
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Paisley Double Irish Chain Quilt From Pennsylvania. Dated 1886.
Finely Quilted. Gorgeous Paisley Border & Patchwork Chain.
This Quil...
Category
19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19thc Hay Fork from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved and crafted hay fork was found in Pennsylvania on a farm.The condition is very good and sturdy.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Hickory
19th Century American Ball of String Holder
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical 19th century American string holder in shape of a ball of string. The weight of the holder keeps it in place, but opens up when picked up. We have a similar one in our ki...
Category
19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Iron
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 Folk Art
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 Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
20th Century Sleeping Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful 20th century American life-size sleeping Canada Goose decoy with its original paint, a removable head and neck, and glass eyes, on a cu...
Category
20th Century American Country Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Zabihi Collection Floral American Hooked Runner
Located in New York, NY
a floral motif mid-20th century American Hooked Runner
Details
rug no. j4055
size 3' 3" x 10' 7" (99 x 323 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Folk Art
Materials
Jute
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 Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19th C Nine Patch Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Nine Patch Doll Quilt with Calico Boarder. Mounted for hanging.
Category
19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Zabihi Collection American Hooked Duck Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade mini-size American hooked rug from the middle of the 20th century showing a duck
Measures: 2' x 2'6''.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Jute
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.