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 Metal Kitchen Wall Hooks Set, Copper Patina, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming set of four vintage metal kitchen wall hooks, featuring beautifully detailed miniature coffee pots, teapots, and a traditional coffee grinder. Finished in a warm copper-to...
Metal
Decorative Antique Brass Kitchen Wall Hanging from Languedoc, France, C. 1910
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… A wonderful example of French country kitchenalia, this decorative wall hanging perfectly blends a bit or rusticism with elegance. The brass kitchen a...
Metal, Brass
Portuguese Eighteenth Century Decorative Wall Shelf
Located in Ballard, CA
Unique Baroque wall shelve from Portugal, adorned with beautiful gilt and faux marble, Having arrived in Portugal later than it did in the rest of Europe, baroque art was to take on ...
Fruitwood
Austrian Midcentury Brass Wall Hook
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass chrome-plated coat, hat hooks, elegant shape and perfect quality made in Austria in the early 1950s. Original condition.
Brass, Chrome
$4,003 / item
H 9.85 in Dm 11.82 in
Tiffany Wall Bracket 30 Purple Silk, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY The first one, Audrey inspired the iconic Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps. Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional exp...
Brass
$4,013 / item
H 9.85 in Dm 11.82 in
Tiffany wall Bracket 23 Lemon Silk, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY The first one, Audrey inspired the iconic Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps. Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional exp...
Brass
$5,500 / item
H 5 in W 48 in D 3 in
Brass Coat Rack Wall Mount Custom Hand Made Sliding Hooks Bronze Patina
Located in East Hampton, NY
Custom site specific sizes available (length and quantity of hooks) Stainless steel, brass, bronze, aluminum Hand applied patina finishes Hooks slide along a 1" diameter rod.
Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage French Mid Century Industrial Patinated Wall Hook
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage French industrial patinated wall hook France, mid century Angular metal J hook frame Has an angled upper arm finished with a rounded ball and a lower arched hook Wall mounted...
Metal
Snoop Wall Hook, Gold
Located in Cincinnati, US
Simple, minimal and fun wall hook.
Brass, Steel
Snoop Wall Hook, Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
Simple, minimal and fun wall hook.
Brass, Steel
$375
H 4.5 in W 2 in D 5.25 in
Vintage French Mid Century Iron & Antique Brass Wall Coat Hook - 1 available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French iron & antique brass double wall hooks France, mid century Petite in its construction yet charming nonetheless Artfully sculpted iron hook has two ascending arms providin...
Brass, Iron
Elegant Antique Pair of Carved and Gilded French Wall Brackets
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superbly elegant pair of French antique carved and gilded wood wall brackets adorned with acanthus leaves.
Wood
$1,447
H 16.1 in W 15 in D 13 in
Decorative Plaster Wall Console with Acanthus Motif, France, 19th Century
Located in BORGO, FR
A striking antique French wall bracket crafted in carved plaster, dating from the 19th century. This sculptural architectural element features an elegant composition of stylized acan...
Plaster
$860 / set
H 6.63 in W 6.5 in D 4.25 in
Pair Antique Terracotta Lion Head Wall Consoles Shelves Italy 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning, pair of 1910s wall consoles or brackets. Minor patina gives this piece a classy statement. Made of terracotta. Use just as a decorative shelf or pu...
Terracotta
Early 20th-C. English Carved Pine Wall Brackets / Shelves -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a good looking pair of English carved pine wall brackets. They have a nice large scale and are in very good condition.
Pine
Antique Wrought Iron Shop Sign Bracket, Late 19th Century
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original old wrought iron "shop nose"/shop sign bracket. Anthracite gray painted. Attached to the house wall of a shop so that you can hang your own ...
Wrought Iron
19th Century Hat & Coat Rack / Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century hand-carved wood peg rack. It could be a hat and coat rack or even a plate rail on top with wood peg rack below. It is hand-carved and early...
Wood
Horse Shoe Coat and Hat Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handmade iron horse shoe Folk Art hat and coat rack is in good condition. It has a great rustic and western appeal.
Iron
19th Century Bretton Carved Oak Towel Rail
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century Bretton carved oak towel rail. This is a very rare piece, it is a wall hung towel roller The attractively carved wall bracket has remov...