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.
Vintage Oak Pressback Chairs with Cane Seats, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of pressback oak chairs with caned seats. Good vintage condition. Measures 17.25"W x 19"D x 43"H Seat height is 18". WJAB052722
Cane, Oak
Pair of 17th Century English Yorkshire Oak Backstool Chairs
Located in Elkhart, IN
A wonderfully characterful pair of 17th century Yorkshire oak backstool chairs, retaining the wonderfully dark, mellow surface that makes early English furniture so compelling. Each ...
Oak
Welsh Oak Country Side Chair or Backstool, 18th Century
Located in Den Haag, NL
An unusual side chair, or backstool, in native Welsh oak. The back is particularly tall and has a pronounced camber or backward lean. structural solid chair, charming because of its ...
Wood, Oak
Hand carved Country French White Chair/Rush Seat
Located in Malibu, CA
Handcarved Country French side chair or desk chair with rush seat. The chair is sturdy and upright. The carving on the back is of highly decorated urn. Freshly hand painted seat and ...
Rush, Hardwood
English Antique William Morris Primitive Sussex Armchair Painted Frame Rush Seat
Located in Reading, Berkshire
English Antique Arts And Crafts William Morris Country Style Painted Sussex Armchair With Rush Seat Patinated and Charming
Rush
Reproduction Swedish Style Country Side and Armchairs
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Reproduction Swedish style country side and armchairs. Paint color and dimensions to customers specification. $747 side chair each. $847 arm chair each.
Wood
Antique Spanish Tooled Leather Side Chair Late 1800's All Original
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique Spanish Tooled Leather Side Chair made in the late 1800's. Considering that this Spanish Hand-Tooled Leather Chair is unrestored after over 100-years of use, the condition is...
Brass
Reproduction Swedish Style Country Side and Armchairs
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Reproduction Swedish style country side and armchairs. Paint color and dimensions to customers specification. $747 side chair each. $847 arm chair each.
Wood
Pair of Early 20th Century French Provincial Low Oak Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Dallas, TX
This charming pair of antique low chairs was crafted in France circa 1920 and reflects the honest simplicity of traditional French Provincial seating. Built from solid oak, each chai...
Rush, Oak
Set of Three Painted Pine Plank-Seat Chairs
Located in Baltimore, MD
These attractive central European plank-seat Side chairs have three narrow slats to the back and the legs are joined with three mortised-in stretchers. The lower parts of the front l...
Pine
Antique 19th Century American Federal Hitchcock Style Stenciled Cane Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Hitchcock-style dining side chair featuring a beautifully executed hand-painted faux wood grain finish that gives the sturdy frame a rich, deeply burled appearance....
Hardwood
$2,500 / set
Pair of American Country Grey Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Country (1st half 19th Cent) grey painted side chairs with floral stenciled decoration with open filigree splat panel back and box form stretcher
American Country Child-Sized Windsor Chair, Dark Brown, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style child sized wooden Windsor chair with a fan back and dark brown painted finish.
Wood
Vintage French Bistro Side Chairs with Hand Forged Scrollwork, 1953
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four classic Vintage French Parisian park / garden side chairs. These particular chairs feature elegant hand forged scrollwork backrest, and a perforated steel seat. New UV po...
Steel, Metal
Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Rush Elbow Chair C.1840
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Rush Elbow Chair C.1840 A 19th Century Lancashire Spindle back Hall Chair . England, C.1840 Turned oak, 17 spindle back splat with rush seat. Exce...
Rush, Oak
$4,800 / set
Pair of 19th Century English Side Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning pair of early 19th century English elmwood side chairs, each with solid elm seats supported by turned legs and stretchers, and backs with turned splats supporting chunky c...
Elm
Antique Swedish Stump Chair, Genuine Country Furniture with Original Red Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish stump chair with original red paint. The chair is a primitive furniture made by hand from one large, solid log of wood. The log has then been hollowed and shaped into...
Pine
Golden Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This is a very attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Golden Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This is a very attractive piece, it is made in Curvy Golden Oak, the back of the chair curves around and the arm rests curve down from th...
Oak
Late 19th Century Country House Side Chair
Located in Beerse, VAN
Very decorative country house side chair. It's a so-called "Captain's Chair" and probably made at the end of the 19th Century. About 1880. T...
Wood
French Country Rustic Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Unusual pair of antique hand-crafted shaped ladder back chairs made from fruitwood. Circa 1880. Ideal for use in a hall / mud room. Rustic French country look that works equally well...
Fruitwood
$558 / set
Pair of Side Chairs
Located in London, England
Very near pair of rail back side chairs in elm, with rush seats. U.K circa 1800. H 93cm (SH 44cm) x W 49cm x D 44cm
Rush, Elm
Pair of Antique Old Leather Side Chairs Probably French Early 1900s Unrestored
Located in Highwood, IL
Pair of Old Leather Side Chairs that probably originated from France or possibly Italy and made in the early 1900's. The old Leather Seat covering show-off a beautiful original patin...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This is a an attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This is a an attractive piece, it is made in Oak, the back of the chair curves around and the arm rests curve down from there, it is supported b...
Oak
$2,125Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Viscount David Linley Sycamore Wood Pimlico Occasional Side Chairs
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original Sycamore wood Viscount David Linley side chairs A very good looking and well made pair of designer side chairs, t...
Sycamore
Antique British Splat Back Chair, Wood, Country Style, Circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A decorative back splat and expressive patina give this wooden chair a poetic character. Made in the UK circa 1900, the wood has retained its original finish. The right-angled, uprig...
Wood
$450 / item
4 American Country Painted Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
4 American Country style antique white washed side chair with a slat design back and seat. (PRICED EACH).
Slate
$10,020 / set
H 31.7 in W 25.6 in D 22.64 in
Set of 6 Contemporary Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in New York, NY
This exceptionally versatile dining Chair adapts seamlessly to any setting, from homes to offices. Its bold architectural design features a wooden frame with striking angular-cut leg...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
4 Karl Springer Onassis Chairs in Goatskin with Leather Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Here's a polished version suitable for a high-end listing such as 1stDibs: A rare set of four original Karl Springer **Onassis** chairs, upholstered in luxurious goatskin and sourc...
Goatskin
Pair of 18th Century Antique Elm Side Chairs
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of mid 18th Century elm side chairs from the Georgian period, having a shaped rail above a decorative shaped splat with turned side supports, wonderfully figured plank seat wi...
Elm
Antique Dutch Turned Oak Armchair with Rush Seat, circa 1890
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
A charming antique armchair from the Netherlands, made of solid oak around 1890. The chair has a curved top rail resting on turned posts, gracefully shaped arms and a seat woven in n...
Rush, Oak
Pair of Side Chairs Swedish Rococo Period Wood Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A pair of beautiful Swedish Rococo side chairs from the west part of Sweden. Made during the Rococo period and upholstered in a chocolate bro...
Wood
Early New England Decorated Childs Chair with Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely painted and decorated child's chair from New England has wonderful original gilding and fine stenciled splash. The rush seat is original to the chair. There is wear to be...
Pine
$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
Arts & Crafts English oak and rush seat armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a wonderful totally original Arts & Crafts armchair. It is made from oak and is complete with original rush seat that is still in very good order. The design of this piece is...
Oak
Mid-Century Ladder Back Maple and Rush Seats Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Mid-Century Ladder Back Maple and Rush Seats Side Chairs Measures 18" width, 40" in height, 17" in depth. Seat height 18"
Rush, Maple
$9,960 / set
H 31.7 in W 25.6 in D 22.64 in
Set of 6 Contemporary Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in New York, NY
This exceptionally versatile dining Chair adapts seamlessly to any setting, from homes to offices. Its bold architectural design features a wooden frame with striking angular-cut leg...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$937Sale Price|41% Off
H 38.98 in W 23.23 in D 21.46 in
English Arts & Crafts “Quaint” Rush Seated Armchair
Located in Norwich, England
A stylish English Arts and Crafts 'quaint' beech and fruitwood rush-seated armchair, with waved and pierced design splat. Probably made in High Wycombe. Circa 1900. *Free delivery f...
Rush, Beech, Fruitwood
$5,300 / set
H 35.44 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in
Paire of Rope and Dark Oak Side Chairs in the Style of Jourdain, France, 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist all-oak and intricate woven rope pair of side chairs. In the style of Francis Jourdain. Can be used in a living room or individually as office chairs. Fair vintage condit...
Rope, Oak
$3,610 / set
H 40.16 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Pair Antique English Arts & Crafts William Birch Liberty & Co. Rush Chairs
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique English Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co. Rush chairs attributed to William Birch. circa 1890 Very good condition commensurate of age. Good solid construction.
Rush, Beech
Sculptural German Wicker and Iron Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome German wicker and iron armchair. Great lines. Wicker is in excellent condition. Great standalone chair!
Iron
Pair of Rustic Hickory Side Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory style (late 20th cent) side chairs with woven cane seats and backs.
Hickory
Antique American Country Solid Maple Plank Seat Side Accent Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
A charming antique side chair. Features a petite size made from maple with a contoured plank seat. A fun addition to any space. Dimensions: 15" x 17" x 32.5"h, seat 17.5"
Maple
Sold
H 27.75 in W 18.5 in D 16.25 in
Pair of Early 20th Century French Provincial Low Oak Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Dallas, TX
This charming pair of antique low chairs was crafted in France circa 1920 and reflects the honest simplicity of traditional French Provincial seating. Built from solid oak, each chai...
Rush, Oak
A Pair of 1920s Belgain Armchairs
Located in Cirencester, GB
We sourced these 1920's chairs from someone local to us in the Cotswolds, UK, who had inherited them from his Grandmother who lived in Brussels. Lovely as side chairs in a hallway...
Elm
Sold
H 26 in W 16.5 in D 15 in
Antique Hitchcock Style Farmhouse Cottage Stenciled Back Rush Seat Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique Hitchcock stenciled back farmhouse chair. Feature a black painted frame with gold trim and a fall harvest scene along the back. Seat is woven with rush. Dimensions: 16 ...
Rush, Hardwood
Set of Four Pine Plank Seat Ladderback Chairs
Located in Baltimore, MD
We frequently get pairs of these plank seat country chairs but a set of four is harder to come by. This is a particularly nice set, which is not only attractive but comfortable as w...
Pine
Pair of Pine Plank Seat Chairs
Located in Baltimore, MD
One might think they are a little severe but these plank seat country chairs are really very comfortable. They are well made too. The back stiles are slightly bent and the side apr...
Pine
Sold
H 34.75 in W 16.75 in D 17 in
Pair, Original Blue Painted Pine Swedish Side Chairs, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the original blue painted finish that draws one to this lovely pair of side chairs with harp motif along the back. The original blue painted finish has been distressed through...
Pine, Paint
Sold
H 39.38 in W 20.5 in D 25.5 in
Pair Wicker Chairs Imported from England in 1990's Showroom Samples
Located in Highwood, IL
Pair of Wicker Side Chairs Imported from England in the 1990's and used as showroom samples and never sold. Although we actually did import the wicker chairs from England we cannot b...
Natural Fiber, Wicker
Sold
H 35.04 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in
Genuine Northern Swedish Charming Antique Blue Authentic Country Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Charming Swedish country chair from northern Sweden made around 1820. The chair is a genuine country furniture with original blue paint. The paint has some distress and patina after ...
Pine
1930's Artisan Made Monk Model Three legged Side Chair
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Early 20th Century Artisan Made "MONK" model Tripod Three Legged Side Chair. Made in Belgium, 1930's period. Turned beech wood construc...
Rush, Beech
Rustic French Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden chair was crafted in 19th Century France. A beautifully preserved wooden side chair with a refinished surface, featuring splay...
Wood
20th Century English Black Patinated Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden side table created in 20th century United Kingdom. Characterized by tasteful curves and a restrained yet elegant design, this charming side table greets one with a poised gr...
Wood
Pair of 20th Century Coromandel Klismos Side Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 1970's Indian solid coromandel klismos side chairs. With orange/coral cushions on a cane seat, some signs of wear commensurate with age.
Wood
English 19th century fruitwood chair with a rush seat
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A sweet English 19th century fruitwood chair with a rush seat. This chair was hand-crafted in England circa 1870 and is just darling with...
Rush, Wood, Fruitwood
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H 33 in W 16.25 in D 17.5 in
Garden Chairs Set of (6) Made in Germany Distressed paint circa 1950's-1960's
Located in Highwood, IL
Set of (6) Vintage Garden Chairs made in Aachen, Germany probably in the 1950's. Just judging by the numerous layers of paint they must have some age to them. The set of (6) Garden C...
Wood, Paint