Country Armchairs
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.
18th Century Italian Antique Country Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 18th Century American Antique Country Armchairs
Wicker, Pine, Linen
18th Century English Antique Country Armchairs
Yew
18th Century English Antique Country Armchairs
Oak
18th Century and Earlier Welsh Antique Country Armchairs
Oak
18th Century French Antique Country Armchairs
Oak
19th Century English Antique Country Armchairs
Yew
2010s Brazilian Country Armchairs
Teak
1780s French Antique Country Armchairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Country Armchairs
Oak, Sheepskin
18th Century Antique Country Armchairs
Giltwood
19th Century English Antique Country Armchairs
Oak
2010s European Country Armchairs
Rattan
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Country Armchairs
Fabric, Bentwood
20th Century American Country Armchairs
Walnut
1880s English Antique Country Armchairs
Rush, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Country Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
18th Century French Antique Country Armchairs
Oak
Late 18th Century English Antique Country Armchairs
Brass
18th Century English Antique Country Armchairs
Rush, Yew
17th Century French Antique Country Armchairs
Leather, Elm
Late 18th Century American Antique Country Armchairs
Wood
Late 18th Century Danish Antique Country Armchairs
Elm
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Country Armchairs
Elm, Wood
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Country Armchairs
Oak, Rush