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
American Hooked Floral Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade decorative American hooked rug from the middle of the 20th century with an assortment of leaves on a repetitive box pattern on a gray and beige ground
Measures: 2' x 2'...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Jute
19th Century Spongeware Bowls Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of large and small mixing bowls have double rings around the pattern and are in great condition. It’s very hard to find the matching set. Great on a shelf or in a collectio...
Category
19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$950 / set
Zabihi Collection Pink Oversize Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century oversize Turkish Oushak rug with an all-over design on a pink ground
Measures: 12'2'' x 17'6''.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Country Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early 19Thc Hand Carved & Painted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early hand made and carved dough bowl or trencher. This bowl has wonderful old tin repairs and wonderful old grungy surface. There is a old early crack that ...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19th Century Rustic Painted Game Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid to Late 19th Century rustic painted game table, a country Hepplewhite style game stand with painted checkerboard top enclosed within shallow raised ga...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Mennnite Tree Everlasting Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Mennonite quilt of Sawtooth Bars is given the name Tree Everlasting. The quilt is in excellent, unwashed condition. The Bars are quilted with cable patterning and scrolling vine...
Category
1880s American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Late 19th Century Original Painted Tin Tulips in Basket Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the most unusual metal Folk Art arrangement of flowers in a urn in the form of a basket planter. The condition is very good. Great look on a mantel or bookshelf. Wonderful ol...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Swirling Fans Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Graceful and unusual quilt pattern of swirling Fans. The quilt is done in the perfect shade of blue. The white areas are nicely quilted with diamonds and the blue block centers follo...
Category
1920s American Vintage Country Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
$1,085
19th Century French Bronze Farm Bell with Iron
Located in Austin, TX
19th century French heavy bronze farm bell with iron with number 20, high quality, polished.
Category
1850s French Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
20th Century, Original Painted Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original painted black and white trade sign reads Reserved for district. This cool one sided sign was probably from a old vintage court house.
Category
20th Century American Country Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
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
Terracotta Wall Plate with Whimsy Children in Farmer Costumes by Johann Maresch
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Terracotta Wall Plate with Whimsy Children in Farmer Costumes by Johann Maresch
A large terracotta wall plate depicting a relief couple of farmers childs in a forest enviroment. Man...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Clay
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 Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
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
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
19Thc Spatter Ware Tea Pot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc blue & white spatter ware soft paste teapot in fine condition. These are very rare and very hard to find.
Category
1810s American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
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 Brass Polished Candlestick Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These early mid-19th century brass polished push up candlestick holders are in pristine condition. This pair are the push up style.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Charming Italian 19th-20th Century Carved Alabaster Figure of a Fisher Boy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming Italian 19th-20th century carved alabaster figure of a fisher boy. The young boy wearing a blouse, with his pant legs rolled up to his knees and ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Alabaster
$3,795 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century American Sponge Ware Bake Dish / Pot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of 19th century sponge ware bake dish is in great as found condition. The rim has age wear but no chips or cracks throughout. Great crock...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Country Stool with original Hand Painted Scene to top, English mid 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an English mid 19th century, country stool, with a chamfered rectangular Elm top having a hand painted, country scene on it. It has three turned oak legs that are pegged into...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Elm, Oak
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
19th Century Hand Hooked Folky Floral Rug Mounted with Braided Border
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing hand hooked mounted rug with multi braided borders is 19th century and in very good condition. This fantastic work of art comes from Ex Stephen Score Antiques Inc. colle...
Category
19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Architectural Wood Decoration, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Antique architectural oakwood element nicely carved with leaves on wood pedestal, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early 19Thc Hand Carved Wood Canister
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19thc hand carved wood canister inlaid bottom & top.
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Crazy Whimsical Vintage American Hooked Runner
Located in New York, NY
A rare handmade American Hooked rug from the early part of the 20th century showing the southern part of the United States with various different type of animals. Condition is really...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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 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 Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Cast Iron Cow Doorstop with Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron Cow doorstop in pasture. This cow doorstop has amazing wear to the iron and paint. Great Patina. Time has treated this doorstop with the right kind of lo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Soft Red Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Turkish Oushak gallery size worn Runner
Measures: 5' x 13'1''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Country Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Mounted Doll Quilt, Postage Stamp Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very early and rare triple Irish chain mini-postage stamp chain doll quilt is in fine condition. Minor age spotting in fine condition no tears or damages. This is hand sewn on c...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
American Hooked Scenic Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade decorative American hooked rug from the middle of the 20th century depicting a quiet little home on the prairie. Condition is really nice. No stains, no tears, has been pr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Jute
Zabihi Collection Soft Pink Turkish Room SizeVintage Rug
Located in New York, NY
A room size vintage Turkish rug with a central medallion on a light pink field.
Measures: 7'11'' x 12'1''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Country Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Bronze Corn Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This funky and folky handcrafted corn sculpture has a hand grip and a ring on it. Very unusual and interesting.
Category
20th Century American Country Folk Art
Materials
Iron
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.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Soft Pink Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish rug with a central medallion on a pink field. accents in white and brown
Measures: 3'10'' x 5'6''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Country Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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
Group of Three 19th Century Sponge Ware Bake or Seafood Dishes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This group of three sponge ware bake dishes are in pristine condition and have great nice colors. All hand-painted and hard to find. Sold as a group.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Red Painted Sled / Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original red painted New England snow sled turned into a coffee table. This sled is mortised construction and has the original iron sliders on t...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Sponge Ware 19th Century Pottery Potty
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century sponge ware mottled pottery potty with handle. This is in great condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Serving Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century sponge ware serving bowl has a circular sponge pattern and is in very good condition. Great for or fresh fruit.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Sponge Ware Pie Dish and Serving Plate Two Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sponge ware ironstone pottery pie dish and serving plate.The condition is very good and color is fantastic shades of indigo blue. Selling the two pieces as a pair.
Measures: 12.5 ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Set of Four 19th Century Cut Sponge Plates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These early mid-19th century cut sponge and flo-blue combo plates are in pristine condition. Fantastic red cut sponge borders with painted red, blue and green centre. These plates ar...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$1,595 / set
Fantastic Monumental Double Handled Round 19th Century Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful worn dough bowl or trencher is in wonderful condition with a beautiful mellow patina. It has a small old tin repair on the right handle and a minor crack that runs thr...
Category
Early 19th Century Canadian Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Set of Six Rare American Spongeware Pottery Cups and Saucers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This collection of six matching 19th century spongeware pottery cups and saucers are in pristine condition. Everything is in pristine condition. Total of 1...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
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
Peruvian Hand Woven Weaving Pillows / Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These two hand woven lambs wool pillows have camels on the front and cotton backings. They are booth different patterns and colors.
Measures: 19 x 36 x 9 large pillow
1...
Category
20th Century American Country Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$1,195 / set
19th Century Spongeware Soup Bowl and Cup and Saucer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century large spongeware soup bowl and cup and saucer from a private Pennsylvania Collection. The soup bowl is 10" and the c & s is 4 1/2 "wide x 3 1/2" high. Sold as 3pcs set. ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Sponge Ware Pottery Waste Bowls, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These extra large bowls could be used for many different purposes. Original they were used for waste bowls. They are in mint condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$1,195 / set
19th Century Sponge Ware Miniature Cream Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine small wonder is in mint condition and color is key on this piece. This could be used for cream or any dressings. It is quite rare to see or find the miniature pieces as the...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Antique Walnut Wooden Bowl
Located in Nijlen, BE
Sculpted large Walnut bowl in a dark ebonized finish.
At the bottom of the bowl is a wooden triangular insert, which may have originally been there o...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Oval Spongeware Serving Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of vibrant blue and white spongeware pottery oval serving bowls. The pair are in pristine condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Original Magnolia Bakery Sign
Located in Essex, MA
Original Magnolia Bakery hand-painted sign from an upper state New York bakery. White background with black lettering, charming addition to a kitchen, pantry or mudroom for a vintage...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
$300 Sale Price
25% Off
Terracotta Wall Plate with Lovely Children in Traditional Costumes by Johann Mar
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Terracotta Wall Plate with Lovely Children in Traditional Costumes by Johann Maresch
A large terracotta wall plate depicting a relief couple of farmers childs in a rural enviroment....
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Country Folk Art
Materials
Clay
Three Vintage Behind Glass Paintings with Biedermeier Scenes
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Three Vintage Behind Glass Paintings with Biedermeier Scenes
A set of three behind glass paintings depicting scenes from the Biedermeier period. Handpainted in Germany ca. 1950s and...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Country Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
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
Blacksmith Made Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil or Pot Hanger
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Blacksmith made iron game hanger, kitchen utensil or pot hanger
A great piece with lots of character, decorated with birds, if you don’t need it to...
Category
Early 20th Century Country Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Zabihi Collection Soft Pink Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Turkish Oushak gallery size rug
Measures: 5'6'' x 13'2''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Country Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Light and Dark Calico Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Light and Dark Log Cabin quilt has more depth than the usual version of this pattern. The blocks are outlined with both red and indigo creating a frame around each of the diamond shape blocks. The placement of fabrics gives this quilt a nice dimensionality. All of the fabrics in the quilt are calico with the exception of the red used for the frame and border. The red border is quilted with diagonal lines. Measurements are 80 inches square...
Category
1880s 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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