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.
19th Century French Marble Topped Gueridon
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French Charles X marble-topped gueridon with its original marble top. This lovely gueridon is in its totally original condition and has very few signs of wear. Featur...
Marble
Bucks County Two-Tier Provincial Solid Cherry Gueridon Accent Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Bucks Country tripod two tier Gueridon / Center table in solid cherry in good vintage condition. Measures 28" in diameter and stand 19" tall. Lower tier is 18.5" high.
Cherry
19th Century French Polished Iron and Oak Decorative Wine Barrel Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wine cellar with this antique wine barrel. Created in the wine Bordeaux region of France, circa 1880, the decorative piece a wine barrel top made...
Iron
Bar Table 'DING' Made of Concrete and Aluminum 'White'
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
'DING' is a collection of tables: coffee / side tables, dining tables, bar tables. The base is in concrete and the structure and to top in aluminum (black or white). by Bentu desi...
Concrete, Aluminum
$1,584Sale Price|34% Off
H 28.35 in Dm 23.63 in
19th Century French Marble Top and Cast Iron Bistro Table
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This charming 19th century French guéridon, or bistro table, beautifully embodies the timeless character of classic French cafés. The round top is crafted from natural marble with so...
Marble, Iron
French 19th Century Empire Style Gueridon
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th Century French mahogany marble topped Gueridon, having three circular tapering column supports, each with gilded ormolu capitals and classical ormolu motifs to th...
Marble
19th Century French Charles X Gueridon Table with Bronze & Marble
Located in Queens, NY
French Charles X-style (19/20th Century) round bronze gueridon end table with 3 scroll legs supporting a black marble top and shelf with a lower stretcher having a finial.
Marble, Bronze
19th century marble topped centre table / Gueridon
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Good quality 19th century mahognay and marble topped Gueridon French circa 1860;s Height 74 cms , width 97cms depth 97cms
Sapele Wood
$3,261
H 27.17 in W 32.29 in D 31.11 in
19th Century French Gueridon Table, Bleached Mahogany & Marble Top
Located in Arundel, GB
A 19th C French Gueridon, centre table. Bleached mahogany veneer with lion paw feet and a faceted pedestal, topped with a grey marble.
Marble
Large French Art Deco Two-Tier Walnut Gueridon
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large French Art Deco two-tier walnut gueridon. Overall dimensions are W 34 in. H 21.5 in.
Walnut
French 19th Century Bistro Table - Gueridon
Located in Round Top, TX
Classical mid-19th century Bistro Table - Gueridon from the Provence area of France. Soundly constructed from cast iron with a beautifully patina'd marble top.
Marble, Iron
French 19th Century Restauration Mahogany Gueridon
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous French marble-top gueridon table from the Restauration period (19th century). This round pedestal table is topped with a disc of black, fossil marble with taupe inclusions...
Marble, Brass
19th century French Empire Mahogany and black marble Gueridon table
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very smart 19th century French empire Gueridon table. The columned base with ormolu decoration is in extremely good condition as is the black marble with only a few light s...
Mahogany
19th Century French Cast Iron Marble Top Bistro Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French cast iron bistro table with pedestal base. Good quality heavy casting with dolphin head feet and black painted patina. Original red and grey veined marble top w...
Marble, Brass, Iron
19th Century French Cast Iron Marble Top Bistro Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French cast iron bistro table with pedestal base. Good quality heavy casting. Stripped of painted finish at some point. Warm gray patina with light rusting. White marb...
Marble, Brass, Iron
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H 28.25 in W 39.25 in D 23.5 in
Antique French Bistro Table or Gueridon with Cast Iron Base and Marble Top
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Bistro Table or Gueridon with Cast Iron Base and Marble Top. The French made these Bistro Tables for decades without ever changing the style for they proved to be just...
Marble, Metal, Iron
Pair of French 19th Century Parquetry Geuridon Tables
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A wonderful pair of French 19th Century parquetry geuridon side table. Skilfully inlaid with a a central emblem depicting Saint George. The tops are seated over a solid turned trip...
Wood
Pair of Mid 19th Century Swedish Naturalistic Birch Gueridons
Located in Kramfors, SE
Pair of Swedish naturalistic birch guéridons made in northern Sweden around the mid 19th century. The tables are unique and hand-crafted where the columns are made from a branch of b...
Birch
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H 6.5 in Dm 24.5 in
Early 20th Century French Iron and Oak Decorative Wine Barrel Top Dated, 1928
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wine cellar with this large antique wine barrel. Created in the wine Bordeaux region of France and dated 1928, the decorative piece a wine barrel top made of oak and strapped with the original metal; the round top is embellished with painted words including the inscription "Bordeaux", and " Blanc Semillon". The half-barrel is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns lots of character and a rich patinated finish. A wonderful Father's Day present! Bordeaux wine is produced in the Bordeaux region of southwest France, around the city of Bordeaux, on the Garonne River. To the north of the city the Dordogne River joins the Garonne forming the broad estuary called the Gironde; the Gironde department, with a total vineyard area of over 120,000 hectares, is the largest wine growing area in France. Average vintages produce...
Iron
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H 27.75 in W 47.63 in D 25.63 in
Antique French Bistro Table with an Exceptional Beautiful Honed Marble Top
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Bistro table with an exceptionally beautiful honed marble top, which I have to say is a rarity. There are the common chips as one would come to expect in an old commercial table...
Marble
Antique Continental Pedestal Side, End or Hall Table in Its Original Finish
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique continental fruitwood round pedestal side table, end table or a small entry hall table. Our small pedestal table was found in the English Midlands, but the local experts beli...
Fruitwood
Country Washed Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Country whitewashed three-tier carved wood Guéridon side table with carved ram’s heads and three round tiers. Dimensions: 20" W x 19 1/8" D x 27 3/8" H.
Wood
Antique French Marble and Iron Small Bistro Table
Located in Highwood, IL
This is a well used Bistro table with excessive patina and if you are looking for a pristine example of an antique French Bistro table, then this ma...
Marble
Antique French Walnut Round Petite Drink or Wine Side Table
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French solid walnut petite wine or drinks side table. Structurally the table came to us very sound and our restoration shop just performed a cosmetic enhancement of the origi...
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Iron Pedestal Table with Oak Wine Barrel Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wine cellar with this antique wine table; created in the wine Bordeaux region of France, circa 1920, the table features an black iron pedestal base with paw feet and embellished with gilt accents. The surface is a wine barrel top...
Iron
Round Teak Pedestal Side Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rustic country style round top pedestal table with turned base supported by three splayed legs. The small wine or side table also lends itself as lamp, tea table or nightstand. Can a...
Teak
Vintage French Bistro Table in Marble and Brass, circa 1910
Located in Highwood, IL
Vintage French bistro table with a beautiful Carrara marble and wrapped in brass.
Marble