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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
Color:  Black
18th Century New England Ladderback Chair in Original Black Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original black painted 18th century ladder back chair has the original rush painted chair. The chair is in very good condition.
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19th Century American Antique Country Armchairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century New England Ladderback Chair in Original Black Paint
18th Century New England Ladderback Chair in Original Black Paint

18th Century New England Ladderback Chair in Original Black Paint

18th Century Original Painted Ladder Back Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite 18th century original painted pine ladder back armchair comes with a custom-made blue and white linen cushion. This armchair has great patina and has untouched original pai...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Country Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Pine, Linen

18th Century Original Painted Ladder Back Armchair
18th Century Original Painted Ladder Back Armchair

18th Century Original Painted Ladder Back Armchair

Early Original Paint Decorated 19th Century Hitchcock Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century original painted Hitchcock armchair with a decorated inside back. The condition is very good and sturdy. The back round has a won...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Country Armchairs

Materials

Paint

Early Original Paint Decorated 19th Century Hitchcock Armchair
Early Original Paint Decorated 19th Century Hitchcock Armchair

Early Original Paint Decorated 19th Century Hitchcock Armchair

Welsh Vernacular Elm Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A richly patinated and very sculptural Welsh elm armchair with three spats set within two rails, having slightly rolled arms over plank seat, standing on chamfered legs, the whole wi...
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Early 19th Century Welsh Antique Country Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Welsh Vernacular Elm Chair
Welsh Vernacular Elm Chair

Welsh Vernacular Elm Chair

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Pair Of 18th Century Painted Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of French XVIII Century painted armchairs. In their original condition, newly upholstered in XIX Century hand died French linen.
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1780s French Antique Country Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair Of 18th Century Painted Armchairs
Pair Of 18th Century Painted Armchairs

Pair Of 18th Century Painted Armchairs

H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Early 19th Century Gainsborough Armchair after Chippendale
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Gainsborough mahogany armchair in the manner of Chippendale, upholstered in sage green silk damask in the traditional 19th century style with brass studding, the s...
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19th Century Irish Antique Country Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Gainsborough Armchair after Chippendale
Early 19th Century Gainsborough Armchair after Chippendale

Early 19th Century Gainsborough Armchair after Chippendale

H 39 in W 28 in D 29.5 in
18th Century Os De Mouton Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century walnut Os de Mouton chair from France. Recently reupholstered.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Country Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

18th Century Os De Mouton Chair
18th Century Os De Mouton Chair

18th Century Os De Mouton Chair

H 48 in W 23 in D 23.75 in
Antique French Provincial Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chair, 18th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C French Provincial Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chair Additional information: Materials: Cotton, Mahogany, Silk Please note that th...
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18th Century Antique Country Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany

Antique French Provincial Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chair, 18th Century
Antique French Provincial Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chair, 18th Century

Antique French Provincial Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chair, 18th Century

H 35 in W 24 in D 18.5 in
18th Century Italian Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
18th century Italian giltwood armchairs.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Country Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Italian Giltwood Armchairs
18th Century Italian Giltwood Armchairs

18th Century Italian Giltwood Armchairs

H 35.5 in W 24 in D 20 in
Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs in Shearling / Sheepskin and Elm, 1940s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This pair of great look lounge chairs was produced in Sweden during the early 1940s. Gifted with sculptural armrest in elm and all new upholstery in Sheepskin / Shearling. Good...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Country Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs in Shearling / Sheepskin and Elm, 1940s
Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs in Shearling / Sheepskin and Elm, 1940s

Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs in Shearling / Sheepskin and Elm, 1940s

H 31.5 in W 26.38 in D 31.5 in
19th Century Pair of Lancashire Ladder Back Armchairs
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pair of ladder back armchairs from the Lancashire region of England. They are made from oak and elm and are wonderfully comfortable. The have hand turned spindles in the...
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19th Century English Antique Country Armchairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

19th Century Pair of Lancashire Ladder Back Armchairs
19th Century Pair of Lancashire Ladder Back Armchairs

19th Century Pair of Lancashire Ladder Back Armchairs

H 44.25 in W 23.75 in D 26 in
English Elm Ladder Back Armchair Late 19th Century
By Ernest Gimson
Located in Bjuråker, SE
An English Ladder back armchair made in the late 19th century. The chair with a high back (7 “ladders) and rushed seat are in good condition. The w...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Country Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Elm

English Elm Ladder Back Armchair Late 19th Century
English Elm Ladder Back Armchair Late 19th Century

English Elm Ladder Back Armchair Late 19th Century

H 45 in W 27 in D 25 in
18th Century Chippendale Armchair
Located in Wilson, NC
18th century Chippendale armchair, the crest rail and reticulated splat have intricate acanthus and volute carving in high relief; the molded stiles with serpentine shaped arms endin...
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1790s English Antique Country Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

18th Century Chippendale Armchair
18th Century Chippendale Armchair

18th Century Chippendale Armchair

H 38 in W 27 in D 24 in
Walnut Fauteuil Armchair, Italian, 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scale carved walnut armchair with 19th century loomed tapestry upholstery. Chair is in very good condition, the upholstery is worn in areas, Italy, early to mid-18th century.
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Country Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Walnut Fauteuil Armchair, Italian, 18th Century
Walnut Fauteuil Armchair, Italian, 18th Century

Walnut Fauteuil Armchair, Italian, 18th Century

H 41 in W 27 in D 26 in
18th Century Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
18th century federal Hepplewhite lolling chair, Massachusetts, Probably Boston or North Shore, Circa 1790 Primary wood: Mahogany Secondary wood: Maple, pine...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Country Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair
18th Century Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair

18th Century Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair

H 43 in W 26 in D 22 in
Pair of Chinese Chair in Lacquered Red Wood and Gold of 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Large and very elegant and well-made pair of Chinese armchairs from the late 1800s. The pair of armchairs is in curved wood. The backrest is curved and is paneled with friezes depict...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Country Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Chair in Lacquered Red Wood and Gold of 18th Century
Pair of Chinese Chair in Lacquered Red Wood and Gold of 18th Century

Pair of Chinese Chair in Lacquered Red Wood and Gold of 18th Century

H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
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Lovely Duresta Garrick Brown Leather Armchair Feather Filled Back Cushion
By DURESTA
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Duresta Garrick brown leather armchair on scroll arms. This elegant and classic armchair blends contemporary with traditional desig...
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20th Century English Country Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Lovely Duresta Garrick Brown Leather Armchair Feather Filled Back Cushion
Lovely Duresta Garrick Brown Leather Armchair Feather Filled Back Cushion

Lovely Duresta Garrick Brown Leather Armchair Feather Filled Back Cushion

H 34.65 in W 42.33 in D 39.38 in
Set of 8 Matched Captain's Dining Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
A hard to find matched set of 8 country captain's chairs in their old black paint with pinstripe decoration, each with a curved back supported by turned spindles over a shaped seat s...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Country Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 8 Matched Captain's Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Matched Captain's Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Matched Captain's Dining Chairs

H 30.25 in W 22.25 in D 16.5 in
Antique French Leather Chair, circa 1800s
Located in Chicago, IL
This particular antique French leather occasional chair, is similar to putting on those loafers, you have had sitting in your closet for decades and refuse to throw away, because they are too darn comfortable. There is something magic, about an old French leather chair, that was stuffed full of real horsehair over 150 years ago. This chair seems to caress your body in all the right places and nothing new comes even remotely close. Yes, it has a few cigarette burns and yes, we can make them go away if you like, but the patina on this antique French old leather chair...
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1870s French Antique Country Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Antique French Leather Chair, circa 1800s
Antique French Leather Chair, circa 1800s

Antique French Leather Chair, circa 1800s

H 34.5 in W 33.5 in D 32.5 in
Pair of Victory Chairs by John Kandell
Located in Aspen, CO
Pair of victory chairs by John Kandell for Kallemo. Chairs are in wonderful condition and feature original leather cushion.
Category

1990s Swedish Country Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Victory Chairs by John Kandell
Pair of Victory Chairs by John Kandell

Pair of Victory Chairs by John Kandell

H 44 in W 25.5 in D 28.5 in

Country armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Country armchairs 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 armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, asian art and furniture, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Country armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Mulberry, George Smith, Howard & Sons Ltd, and David Linley. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $395 and tops out at $19,429 while the average work can sell for $2,398.

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