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 Knud Andersen, Finn Juhl, Hans J. Wegner, Aarhus, Pernille Pontoppidan Pedersen
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
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
Vintage Japanese Bamboo Tray Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
This shallow basket of hand-woven bamboo is a lovely example of Japanese basketry. Used for gathering harvests or as a kitchen vessel for food prep, the round tray is woven of thin b...
Bamboo
Vintage Japanese Bamboo Tray Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
This shallow basket of hand-woven bamboo is a lovely example of Japanese basketry. Used for gathering harvests or as a kitchen vessel for food prep, the round tray is expertly woven ...
Bamboo
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
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
Campaign Table English 19th Century Victorian Campaign Folding Table.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English 19th Century Victorian Campaign Folding Table. Authentic folding Field Campaign table from England. The table has distinctive serpentine shaped legs in striking X-form with ...
Wood
$4,495 / set
H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 20.87 in
Pair of 19th Century French Wrought Iron and Marble Presentation Tables
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A decorative pair of 19th Century French presentation or conservatory tables. Each with a rectangular white marble top raised on elegant hand-forged wrought iron bases. The scrollin...
Marble, Iron, Lead
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tray Table
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Søborg, DK
Elegant and beautiful vintage teak folding tray table from the 1960s.
Teak
$450
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
Mid-19th Century French Lacquered Tray Table, Napoleon III
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century French tole lacquered tray
Metal
$1,045Sale Price|37% Off
H 9.45 in W 13.39 in D 8.67 in
20th Century French Small Marble Top Tray Table Standing on Brass Crossed Legs
Located in Sofia, BG
Small and elegant tray table with brass crossed legs and marble top in light beige. France, circa 1930.
Marble, Brass
19th Century Chinese Export Hardwood Folding Tray Table
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Chinese export hardwood tray table set on delicate yoke shaped legs and a hinged x-form stretcher decorated with stylized kui dragons. The he...
Hardwood
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
Wand Nest by Ango, Hand-Woven Rattan Table Lamp
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Wand Nest table lamp, is part of a unique handcrafted table light collection designed and created by Ango. The warm and subtle ambience generated by the diffused light creates relaxi...
Rattan
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
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