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.
Northern Thai Vintage Woven Rattan Khantok Tray
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai Country style woven rattan Khantok pedestal fruit tray from the mid 20th century with circular shape and pierced ring motifs. Created in No...
Rattan
Mid-19th Century French Folding Presentation Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This presentation table boasts an industrial yet delicate appeal with its foldable X-shaped metal base and gray painted wooden top. Originally used for displaying models or sculpture...
Wood
Superb Midcentury Rosewood Folding Table
By Hans J. Wegner, Knud Andersen, Finn Juhl, Pernille Pontoppidan Pedersen, Aarhus
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Model ka 128 Beautiful and rare rosewood folding table made in Denmark. Designed for compact portability. This versatile table can be used and ...
Brass
Large Bronze Buddha Head with Stand Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A impressive bronze Buddha head fragment displayed on wood stand circa late 19th century. The Buddha was cast in the early "U Thong" style that flourished between the 12-13rd century A.D in Central Thailand. The Buddha iconography of that period is exemplified by the influence from Mon and Khmer kingdom, featuring a more square face and a characteristic small band between the hairline and the forehead. This large Buddha head...
Bronze
Orbette by Ango, Hand-Woven Rattan Modular Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Orbette pendant light, handwoven with super fine rattan with 1 mm. strand, is taking the lead from the large Triple Orbit pendant light launched in Paris three years ago. Orbette is an exciting new modular pendant...
Rattan
Pair of Vintage Campaign Style Folding Trays
Located in Dallas, TX
This set of matching tables serving tray tables in Campaign styling. Made of walnut wood features a rectangular removable serving tray top with riveted handles, decorative brass deta...
Brass
Pair of Antique Japanese Lacquer Trays
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of antique Japanese Lacquer Trays, Taisho period (1912-1926) beautifully decorated with a miniature landscape of pea pods on the vine and a gold cricket set...
Lacquer
English Mahogany Folding Campaign Table, Early to Mid 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solid mahogany Campaign style folding table. England, early to mid 19th century. Very good original antique condition, having a slight w...
Mahogany
$416Sale Price|27% Off
H 12.5 in W 14 in D 4.5 in
Early 20th Century Hand-Woven Thai Fishing Basket, Reed, Vintage Decor
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early 20th century hand-woven Thai fishing basket, reed, vintage decor Beautiful patina very good vintage condition for a basket which has been used and loved by human hands. Mad...
Reed
19th Century Teak Folding Table
Located in Topanga, CA
A teak folding table, featuring a minimalistic design with clean lines. This charming and versatile piece combines functionality and quality.
Teak
19th Century French Lacquered Tray
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century French tole lacquered tray
Metal
Thai Bronze Head of a Buddha
Located in Montreal, QC
Thai bronze head of a Buddha standing on a teak base.
English 19th Century Coaching Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome English circa 1880 coaching table. Hand-crafted in 19th century England of solid mahogany, this table stands on shaped X-form legs that feature three turned baluster stret...
Wood, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Vigneron Table
Located in Brecht, BE
very charming and totally genuine French mid 19th century fruitwood with painted canvas top vigneron table, can be fold, top comes separately.
Canvas, Fruitwood
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H 15 in W 36 in D 15.5 in
Rare Vintage Mackenzie-Childs Wicker Rattan Breakfast Bed Tray With Bell
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Mackenzie-Childs breakfast bed tray features an Ajiro weaving of rattan and wicker, scrolling feet, and playful details; it is accented wit...
Wicker, Rattan
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H 29 in W 23 in D 17 in
21st C. Folding Teak Tray/Butlers Table with Iron Handles and a Scalloped Edge
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st C. highly functional folding tray/butlers table with iron handles. The rectangular tray with scalloped edges to all sides, sits on a folding base with curved teak legs. A prett...
Metal
Vintage Scandinavian Teak Tray Table
Located in High Point, NC
A mid-century wood tray with a stand from Scandinavia. Composed of a dovetail-jointed dining tray, crisscrossing collapsible legs, and a single fabri...
Teak
Antique Side Table with Removable Tray and Turned Legs
Located in Greenwich, CT
This round antique side table is newly lacquered in yellow. The table features a removable tray and turned legs as well as a textured vinyl in...
Lacquer
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H 20 in W 35.5 in D 19.5 in
Romantic Midcentury English Painted Topiary Tray Table on Painted Folding Stand
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Decorated with multiple small potted topiaries in a checkerboard pattern and simulated cane along the edge the wooden tray rests on a painted folding iron base...
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Cutting Board
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and beautiful early 20th century Japanese pine cutting board with two dovetail-joined runner-style legs, and a fantastic worn surface. This would be a beautiful stand to displ...
Pine
Late 19th C French Bentwood Handled Tray on Turned Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th C French bentwood handled tray on turned stand. Beechwood and walnut. Secured to the stand by old forged hooks and eyes. Bentwood process on the construction of the tray fr...
Wood