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Country Chairs

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
Number in Set: Single Piece
Primitive 19th Century American Pine Childs Country Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Primitive 19th century American pine Childs Country chair This a rare piece, made in America a primitive 19th century upright child’s chair, the chair has shaped sides and arched ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Country Chairs

Primitive 19th Century American Pine Childs Country Chair
Primitive 19th Century American Pine Childs Country Chair

Primitive 19th Century American Pine Childs Country Chair

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern France circa 1880, the metamorphic chair features two carved ladders in the back with a handle for easy handle; the double-function piece is hinged so that it can convert into a ladder with four stairs (maximum height of 33.5"). Iron straps with hooks allow for the piece to be secured in place both as a chair or as a ladder. The antique country ladder chair is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use with a rich walnut patina. A piece of ingenious French design, this versatile antique ladder...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Country Chairs

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Beech

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder
19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder

French Provincial Carved Walnut Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century French Provincial carved walnut armchair.
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19th Century French Antique Country Chairs

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Walnut

French Provincial Carved Walnut Armchair, 19th Century
French Provincial Carved Walnut Armchair, 19th Century

French Provincial Carved Walnut Armchair, 19th Century

19th Century English Vernacular Childs Barbers Chair
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A rare and unusual vernacular child's barbers chair in beech and pine. Out swept arms with chamfered supports, centred by a pierced reverse heart splat with composition akin to a 'smokers bow' chair. The perforated diamond motif seat cover has been added to a previously caned seat that increases and decreases in height on a good quality thread. The shapely out swept legs are united by a turned four way...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Country Chairs

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Beech, Pine

19th Century English Vernacular Childs Barbers Chair
19th Century English Vernacular Childs Barbers Chair

19th Century English Vernacular Childs Barbers Chair

English Primitive Scroll Back Oxford Chair
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A wonderful scroll-back 'Oxford' style armchair in ash and birch. Of sculptural form and a rare, primitive example of the vernacular chair-making ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Country Chairs

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Ash, Birch

English Primitive Scroll Back Oxford Chair
English Primitive Scroll Back Oxford Chair

English Primitive Scroll Back Oxford Chair

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.
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18th Century Italian Antique Country Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

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

Walnut Fauteuil Armchair, Italian, 18th Century

Country chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Country chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Country chairs 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 chairs, popular names associated with this style include David Linley, Edwards and Roberts, Markus Friedrich Staab, and Mulberry. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $280 and tops out at $8,743 while the average work can sell for $1,513.

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