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.
Mid-Century White Glazed Ceramic Trompe L'Oeil Fruit Topiary
Located in Elkhart, IN
An elegant mid-20th century white glazed ceramic fruit topiary featuring an abundant arrangement of sculpted fruit overflowing from a classical u...
Ceramic
French Majolica Fruit Bowl Arrangement Table Centerpiece, circa 1950
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely vintage French barbotine majolica bowl of fruit and vibrant green leaves in a blue and white bowl, circa 1950. This fine arrangement is hand crafted and hand painted, well m...
Ceramic, Majolica
Antique European Wooden Dough Bowl, Food Trough or Abattoir With a Great Patina
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique European Wooden Dough Bowl, Food Trough or an Abattoir and was hand-hewn from a split log. Over the years we have seen customers display fruit for the table in the Wooden Bow...
Wood
$636Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.5 in W 7.5 in D 8 in
Large Italian White Blanc De Chine Creamware Fruit Topiary Centerpiece
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning large 16.5" Mid-Century Italian Blanc de Chine creamware glazed ceramic handmade fruit topiary in a pedestal basket. Marked "Made in Italy" on reverse. This gorgeous topia...
Ceramic
Bardiglio Marble and Alabaster Pedestal Bowl or Compote
Located in Troy, MI
Custom made for us in Italy, this compote is made of alabaster and contrasting bardiglio marble, has a 9” diameter and stands 6” high.
Alabaster, Marble
Oversized Blue and White Mexican Talavera Glazed Ceramic Bowl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Authentic oversized very fine blue and white Mexican Talavera de la Reina glazed ceramic bowl. Huge blue and white Mexican Talavera pottery handcrafte...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Multicolor Glass Fruit Bowl Centerpiece 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century multicolor glass fruit bowl centerpiece 1930s Consists of 2 pieces. Complete and in good condition.
Glass
$330Sale Price|40% Off
H 2.13 in Dm 9 in
Industrial Metal Arts Reticulated Toleware Basket Bowl Painted Patina Farmhouse
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful perforated metal machine-made basket. Late 1800s-early 20th century. Showing some bends to rim and spokes.
Steel
Italian Ceramic Fruit Basket Topiary Compote Centerpiece
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian glazed ceramic fruit basket figure sculpture. This compote is handmade with the greatest attention to detail. We see this piece on a kitchen counter or table. The basket is m...
Ceramic
$1,495 / set
H 19.75 in W 11.25 in D 11.25 in
Antique Silver Plated Centerpiece or Epergne with Figural Children Playing
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large centerpiece or epergne was made by the well known Wilcox Silver Plate Company of the United States in approximately 1900 and done in a Victorian style. The base is composed of silver plate and features three figural children holding a rope and playing a period circle game. The middle of the centerpiece is composed of a bowl with three partitions that is decorated with engraved stylized flowers. The trumpet vase or epergne at the top is a clear glass with a diamond cut pattern. The base is clearly signed with the maker's marks for the Wilcox Silver Company...
Silver Plate
Vallauris Majolica Ceramic Large Wall Plate Trompe L'oeil Seafood Motif
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Majolica glazed ceramic trompe l'oeil plate attributed to Vallauris. France, 1960s. This large plate has a black background and a colorful trompe l'oeil decoration comp...
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
Floral Jugendstil Fruit Bowl, circa 1908
Located in Wien, Au
Floral jugendstil fruit bowl, circa 1908 Polished and stove enameled.
Brass
White Glazed Ceramic Basket of Fruit, Mrs Henry Ford II Estate italy 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
A white glazed ceramic basket of fruit, probably Italian. The pineapple stem has been repaired with a small loss. The leaf of another fruit has two two areas of mismatched filling. A...
Ceramic
$417Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.71 in Dm 12.01 in
French Paul Millet Sèvres Manufacture Glaze Deep Green Ceramic Fruit Bowl c 1920
By Paul Millet
Located in Labrit, Landes
French handmade glazed ceramic fruit bowl deep green. Paul Millet, worked for most of his life in the Sèvres ceramic manufacture. At the beginning of his career circa 1890 he worked ...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Large Murano Glass Fruit Bowl
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning colored Murano glass fruit bowl in a beautiful shape.
Murano Glass
Cake Stand Vintage in Faience Spinning Dining Buffet Table Bar Server 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
This vintage serving tray from France has a rotating / turning / spinning base. The base is metal. Around the outside of the base are four white faience turning "knobs" along the p...
Lead
Terracotta Bowl from Mexico, Circa 1940's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Terracotta water bowl from the border region of Puebla and Veracruz. The characteristics that distinguish the style of these bowls, pots or by the indigenous name "apaxtle"... are th...
Clay, Terracotta
Mesquite Trough Bowl from Guanajuato, Mexico, Circa 1930's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Hand carved mesquite wash basin tray from San Felipe, Guanajuato, Circa 1930's.
Hardwood
Italian Faience Porcelain Fruit Basket Capodimonte
By Capodimonte
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large colorful basket of mixed fruit and greens. Marked on the bottom with Capodimonte and makers mark. Italy, circa 1950.
Faience, Porcelain
Ceramic Bowl with Handles from Mexico, Circa 1990's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Ceramic cazuela bowl from Los Reyes Metzontla, Puebla. Hand crafted by the indigenous Popoloca communities in the Los Reyes region.
Ceramic
Ceramic Bowl from Mexico, Circa 1980's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Large ceramic centerpiece cazuela bowl with handles from Los Reyes Metzontla, Mexico, Circa 1980's.
Ceramic
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H 3.25 in W 10.5 in D 15 in
Apt Mixed Earths Centerpiece Made in France Mid-19th Century, circa 1840
By Apt
Located in Katonah, NY
We are excited to offer this Apt centerpiece. This extraordinary piece was made by combining clay slips of light and dark brown, gray-blue, and cream colors. The tight multicolored patterns were formed by wedging the colored clays together, cutting and rolling them like pastry, before molding the clay into this form. The next step in the process was the addition of the handles, the feet, and the top edge made of light colored creamware. The creamware (faience fine...
Creamware
Cedar Tray from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Vintage cedar tray with handle from Mexico used to gather ground corn. Hand carved.
Cedar
Antique Wooden Centrepiece or Food Holder
Located in Highwood, IL
We were once told, that these came from Eastern Europe and were used to hold food, what kind of food, I have no idea, but I think they would be great on a bar, or kitchen island with...
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H 3.88 in W 9 in D 4.63 in
Alabaster Stone Grape Cluster Table Decoration Wood Stem, Italian Circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative fruit cluster of hand-carved grapes, made from Alabaster stone, probably from Italy originally. Each grape is handcrafted, hand-painted / varnished then in...
Alabaster
Large Papier Mache and Floral Decoupage Basket
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large vintage papier mache and floral fabric decoupage basket with scalloped outer rim and handle.
Paint, Papier Mâché