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.
Antique Italian Yellow Metal Wash Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Yellow Metal Wash Stand Now featuring this 19th Century metal wash stand in yellow. The table top opens to reveal a mirror and small...
Metal
19th Century Tyrolean Toilet Bedside Table Original, Hand-Painted Decoration
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Pretty hand-painted toilet on each of its four sides, original Tyrolean of early 1900s. It is characterized by the exquisite exterior and interior decor...
Steel
Antique Country Vanity, Entry Mirror with Cabinets, Pine , Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique country vanity, entry mirror with cabinets, all solid pine restored and wax polished Measures cm: H 175, W 112, D 32.
Walnut, Mirror
Italy 1920s Art Deco Credenza with Mirror , Mahogany, top in Red Verona Marble
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Period Art Deco credenza , cabinet with mirror with red Verona marble top, in solid and veneered mahogany from the early 1900s. With upper drawer and two lower doors, interior divid...
Mahogany
A Fine French Art Deco Mirrored and Mahogany Vanity
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco engraved mirrored vanity with a mahogany base and one drawer.
Mirror, Mahogany
Round Mirror by Christian Langeström for Fröseke, Pine, Sweden 1970s
By Fröseke 2
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful round mirror in pine by Christian Langeström and made by Fröseke, Sweden. The mirror has a slightly brutal feel to it, but is quite calm and would fit perfectly in modern...
Mirror, Pine
$2,293Sale Price|20% Off
H 48.43 in W 42.13 in D 19.89 in
Mahogany Art Deco Haagse School Sideboard by Anton Lucas, 1920s
By Anton Lucas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare and hard to find Art Deco Haagse School sideboard by Anton Lucas. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Mahogany with solid ebony Macassar handles and details. This sideboard...
Glass, Macassar, Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Bedside Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A French Empire style marble-top mahogany bedside cabinet (nightstand - end table) with elegant beautifully aged warm rustic patina. circa 1870 Hand-crafted in France in the secon...
Marble, Brass
$3,300
H 41.25 in W 31 in D 16 in
Late 19th Century Eastlake Victorian Walnut Commode Wash Stand with Marble Top
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique Victorian commode washstand. Crafted from walnut, this piece hearkens back to a time of American craftsmanship in cabinet making. The vanity features a curved marble top wit...
Marble
$2,000
H 31 in W 37 in D 17.25 in
Antique French Louis Philippe Provincial Maple Wash Table W/ Carrara Marble
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming late 19th-century French Provincial wash table or vanity, made in the style of Louis Philippe and sourced directly from Provence, France. Beautifully hand-crafted from sol...
Carrara Marble
1920s Italian Art Deco Mirrored Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand Italian Art Deco sideboard or buffet, circa 1925. A rectangular framed mirror over a black glass top, two doors flanking a central drawer over a sliding glass display area, all...
Glass, Wood
$5,266Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Post-Modern Credenza by Renato Toso and Robertà Pamio, Italy, 1920s
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso
Located in Antwerp, BE
Post-modern; Italian design; Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso; sideboard; Credenza; Room divider, Italy, 1970's Post-modern Italian credenza in wood with black-painted wooden pillars...
Wood
$2,900 / set
H 48 in W 27.5 in D 18.25 in
Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Vanity or Desk with Mirror in Pine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A funky art deco vanity with mirror. Solid pine with period deco hardware. Mirror has some small dark spot from age. All in all very good condition. Price includes both vanity & mirr...
Mirror, Pine
$2,295
H 42 in W 39 in D 19.5 in
French Pitch Pine Vanity Table Wash Stand with White Marble Top, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century pitch pine vanity features a beveled white marble top with an upper shelf. Its two drawers with metal drawer pulls are of dovetail construction. Below th...
Marble
Art Deco Mahogany Vanity Dresser With Mirror
By Beautility
Located in Pasadena, TX
An Art Deco vanity made by Beautility featuring beautifully grained mahogany and a stylish flowing design. The dresser comprises of mirror, two large drawers,a jewelery drawer and t...
Mahogany
$5,109
H 55.91 in W 41.54 in D 16.54 in
ANTIQUE FRENCH EMPIRE HAND PAINTED 19TH CENTURY DRESSING TABLE + TRi FOLD MIRROR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original hand painted French Country dressing table which is part of a small suite Circa 1890-1910 I hav...
Mirror, Oak
19th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Vanity Table with Stone Top
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century Belgian side table showcases an alluring blend of a bluestone tabletop seated upon a bleached oak base. The deep, dark stone surface is adorned with white speckles,...
Stone
Antique Countryhouse Dressing Table
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Old rustic French dressing table with weathered paint, weathered mirror and drawer.
Mirror, Pine
20th Century Belgian Dressing Table with Mirror and Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
This curious tall dressing table was handcrafted in Belgium circa 1910. The combination of the dark wooden base with the white marble top imparts a...
Marble
Sold
H 30.32 in W 54.34 in D 28.15 in
Sublime Ralph Lauren Cannes French Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table French Finish
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning near perfect condition Ralph Lauren Cannes French Bureau Plat writing desk or dressing table Th...
Hardwood
Sold
H 55.12 in W 34.65 in D 20.87 in
1900s Table Original Italian Toilette Walnut Chestnut Carrara Marble Mirror
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original Italian dressing table, in solid walnut and chestnut. The shelf is in Carrara marble and the mirror is original and revolving Very interesting measure Practical table with l...
Carrara Marble
Antique Pine Washboard Vanity (Sink NOT included)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique pine farmhouse vanity. Console has small hole for sink...could put a piece of marble on top to make it a table again. Gorgeous worn patina on...
Porcelain, Pine
Antique European Double Sink Table
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique European country-style double sink unit, with zinc top and enamel bowls.
French, 18th Century Fruitwood Ladies Dressing Bedroom Table
By France"
Located in Dallas, TX
French, 18th century fruitwood ladies vanity dressing table or poudreuse, the top consisting of a central lift up adjustable mirror flanke...