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.
French 19th Century Pair of Country Provincial Solid Oak Corner Chairs
Located in Carmine, TX
A charming pair of French Country corner chairs crafted in solid oak, featuring beautifully turned barley twist legs and stretchers, carved ladder-back crests, and handwoven rush sea...
Rush, Oak
Typical Dutch Pair Antique Rush-Seat Oak Corner Bobbin Side Knitting Chairs 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Pair of Antique Dutch Corner Knitting Chairs – Turned Oak & Rush Seat – ca. 1900 A beautiful matching pair of vintage Dutch corner chairs, each with unique character and slight diff...
Cane, Wood, Oak
Antique Set , Three Rush-Seat Oak Corner Bobbin Side Knitting Chairs With Table
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Set Of Three Antique Rush-Seat Corner Bobbin Side Knitting Chairs in Oak and Cane, With Hexagonal Side Table. Dutch, ca 1900, Country Living, Farmhouse ...
Wicker, Wood
18th Century English Yew Wood Corner Arm Chair with Triple Splat Back
Located in Queens, NY
English Country (18th Cent) provincial high back yew wood corner arm chair with triple splat back.
Yew
$2,723 / item
H 31.11 in W 26.375 in D 25 in
Teak Wood Armchair with Curved Seat and Back – Velo Collection
Located in Hialeah, FL
The Velo armchair by Uultis embodies sculptural simplicity, crafted entirely from sustainably sourced teak veneer. Defined by its dynamic silhouette, the Velo features an organically...
Teak
Mid-18th Century Mahogany Corner Chair
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A large example of a mid 18th century mahogany corner chair with vase shaped back splat, good cpouor and patination.
$687
H 25.99 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Antique Dutch Oak Bobbin Turned Corner Chair with New Rush Seat, circa 1920
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
A charming antique Dutch corner chair in oak, made in the Netherlands around 1920 and built entirely from hand-turned bobbin elements. The chair has been given a newly woven rush sea...
Rush, Oak
19th Century Welsh or English Folk Art Oak Corner Armchair
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, a rare corner armchair of exceptional craftsmanship featuring a triangular solid oak seat and elaborately hand-carved back panel with dense geometric patterning and...
Oak
Pair of 19th Century Carved Oak Corner Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century carved oak corner chairs from England with a wonderfully carved back, supports and arms, all depicting acanthus leaves and scrolls. The seats have wonderful carv...
Oak
$1,450
H 26 in W 17 in D 17 in
Late 19th Century French Bobbin-Turned Oak Fireside Corner Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
An evocative late-19th-century French Provincial corner chair, or coin du feu, handcrafted in France circa 1895. Distinguished by its compact proportions, unusual wraparound back and...
Rush, Oak
Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Corner Armchair
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine and unusual Swedish 18th century Rococo armchair in Its original colour. Ca 1770 Sweden.
Wood
$1,050
H 30.5 in W 16.59 in D 16.5 in
Antique Corner Chair, Spindle Back, Cane Seat, England, Ca. 1880s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful antique corner chair with spindle back and stretchers. Add your own cushion to the cane seat.
Cane
$1,965Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 37.01 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
19th Century French Pair of Hand Carved Chairs in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century French pair of redecorated and cream coloured lacquered wood chairs with delicate golden painted finish. The chairs have round back in Louis XVI style and are in very go...
Wood
$2,520Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Antique 20th Century Set of French Arts & Crafts Bobbin Corner Chairs
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful seating arrangement of two corner chairs. The chairs were made in solid beechwood with original rush seats. This rustic set of antique double railed chairs with Classic...
Rush, Beech
$2,975
H 33.25 in W 25 in D 20.5 in
English Turn of the Century Oak Corner Chair with Carved Geometric Back Splat
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English Turn of the Century oak corner chair, dating back to circa 1900, features a carved geometric back splat, turned spool arms, a triangular wooden seat, and spindle side st...
Oak
Faux Bamboo Gilded 19th Century Corner Chair by Heywood Wakefield
Located in Water Mill, NY
Faux bamboo gilded corner chair with needlepoint seat by Heywood Wakefield.
Giltwood
Sold
H 28.75 in W 16.34 in D 16.34 in
Typical Dutch Antique Rush-Seat Corner Bobbin Side Knitting Chair, 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Lovely typical Dutch knitting chair. This antique 'corner chair' with wicker seat is originally a typical Old Dutch knitting chair/ thelephone chair. Older women...
Wool, Cane
Sold
H 28.94 in W 15.16 in D 15.56 in
Antique Dutch Ruch-Seat Oak Corner Bobbin Chair Turned Hand Crafted 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Antique Dutch Rush- Seat Bobbin Corner Chair , Turned Wood Side Chair and Cane 1900s, Country Living, Farmhouse Decor. Beautiful Dutch bobbin corner chai...
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 27.76 in W 17.13 in D 17.13 in
Couple Antique Dutch Ruch-Seat Oak Corner Bobbin Chairs Turned Hand Crafted 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Pair Antique Dutch Rush- Seat Bobbin Corner Chairs , Turned Wood Side Chairs and Cane 1900s, Country Living, Farmhouse Decor. Beautiful couple Dutch bobbin corner chairs , from the 1900s. This antique 'corner chair' with wicker seat is originally a typical Old Ditch knitting chair/ telephone chair...
Cane, Wood
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H 27.56 in W 15.95 in D 15.95 in
Typical Dutch Pair Antique Rush-Seat Oak Corner Bobbin Side Knitting Chairs 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Pair Antique Rush-Seat Corner Bobbin Side Knitting Chairs in Turned Oak and Cane, Dutch ca 1900, Country Living, Farmhouse Decor. Lovely couple typical...
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 25 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century French Bobbin Turned Oak and Rush Seat Low Corner Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Normandy, France circa 1950, each corner chair stands on carved bobbin turned legs connected with a bottom stretcher. The back features two sides with turned ladders and the square seat is dressed with handwoven rush or straw. Both corner armchairs are in excellent condition with a rich dark walnut patina; place these warming chairs...
Rush, Oak
Antique French Country Rush Seat Corner Chairs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of French rush-seat corner chairs, Coin du Feu. Pair of antique sturdy useable chair, wood stick and ball craftsmanship corner chair with original rush seat raised on turned le...
Rush, Oak
19th Century Pair of French Corner Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pair of French coroner chairs made from oak. The backs and sides are made up of scalloped slats and finished at the tops with finials. The seats are original rush and ...
Oak, Rush