19th Century Painted Metal Horse Head
Located in Austin, TX
Fine metal painted head horse on horseshoe, circa 1890.
1890s French Antique Country Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
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.
19th Century Painted Metal Horse Head
Located in Austin, TX
Fine metal painted head horse on horseshoe, circa 1890.
Metal
Pair of Antique French Sculptural Toleware Potted Floral Bouquets or Garnitures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique toleware bouquet sculptures are branded on the bases by an unknown maker, and date to approximately 1880 and originate from France. The bases are done in pine wi...
Metal
$3,920Sale Price|30% Off
19th Century Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Sheffield, MA
The 19th century charming and rustic rocking horse now mounted on two straight boards is made of handcrafted wood pieces cleverly assembled, and has a leather saddle, reins and stirrups. A great addition for those who collect Early American country antiques...
Wood
Architectural Wood Decoration, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Antique architectural oakwood element nicely carved with leaves on wood pedestal, circa 1890.
Wood
French Carved Wood Platter with Grapes and Vine Leaves, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French carved wood bread or for fruits platter with grapes and vine leaves, circa 1900.
Wood
American Folk Art Painted Iron Sailor Decoration
Located in Queens, NY
American Country (19/20th Century) Folk Art sculpture of a painted and decorated sailor holding two flags mounted on an iron balance beam.
Metal
$716Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Handmade Model of a Carved Motor Cycle on Iron Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very cool motor cycle is a hand carved Harley Davidson from the 1960s. This is a very unusual very unique model. Rarely see is the motor cycle in a hand carved form on a custom ...
Iron
Large French Wicker Rooster, Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French wicker rooster, Circa 1950. Measures: Height / 19 inches. Lenght / 23 inches.
Wicker
Early 19th Century Folk Art Hand-Carved Gentleman Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky gentleman looks like a soldier or a officer of the military. The carving is quite good and he is mounted on a custom iron Stand. The patina is the best with minor chips fr...
Wood
$540Sale Price|20% Off
Cast Iron Cow Doorstop with Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron Cow doorstop in pasture. This cow doorstop has amazing wear to the iron and paint. Great Patina. Time has treated this doorstop with the right kind of lo...
Iron
$3,795Sale Price|20% Off
Charming Italian 19th-20th Century Carved Alabaster Figure of a Fisher Boy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming Italian 19th-20th century carved alabaster figure of a fisher boy. The young boy wearing a blouse, with his pant legs rolled up to his knees and ...
Alabaster
$540Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Bronze Corn Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This funky and folky handcrafted corn sculpture has a hand grip and a ring on it. Very unusual and interesting.
Iron
Rustic American Folk Clown Figure
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic American Country Folk Art painted wood clown figure with articulated limbs on a round base.
Wood
19th Century Pipe Head
Located in Vosselaar, BE
You just got to love this guy! A wacky looking bearded Indian pipe head. Probably 19th century France. Beautifully carved by a artisan with a sense of humor.
Wood
$1,580
H 57.88 in W 13 in D 13 in
19th Century Large Sculptural French Solid Wood Wine Press / Pedestal
Located in Odense, DK
A robust and beautifully crafted French wine press, 19th century, made from solid wood. Originally used in vineyards for pressing grapes, this authentic piece of rural craftsmanship ...
Wood
Collection of 5 Sculptural T-Shirt Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Interesting set of 5 ceramic T-shirt vases. Great sculptural item. Excellent vintage condition. Set includes two large and three small. Great piece of art.
Ceramic
19th Century German Carved Wooden Deers Head
Located in London, GB
19th century carved wooden deer’s head We are proud to offer a delightful example of a 19th century hand carved German deer’s head. This ite...
Pine, Paint
Antique Baroque Handcarved Lion Sculpture, Italian or Austrian
By Antonio Raggi
Located in Vienna, AT
Early fine carved sculpture of a lying lion. Attributed to the circle of Alessandro Vittoria, located in northern Italy/ Venice. Original late Renaissance or early Baroque figure. T...
Wood
Wood Carved American Folk Art Muscle Car
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand carved Folk Art American Muscle car. Wood carved with original paint surface.
Wood
Folk Art Carved and Painted Owl Decoy, USA, 1900's
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Folk Art carved and painted owl decoy, USA 1900's A decorative barn owl carving decoy Original paint with even wear. Mounted over a new iron stand. We have...
Wood
18th Century French or Italian Santo Nativity Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th century French or Italian Santo Nativity Figure, a hand carved and painted fruitwood figure for a Christmas Crèche or Krippe. Excellent and delicate details to the head and hands. The half figure stands on a dowel set into platform base, dressed in original fine linen robe...
Linen, Fruitwood
$488Sale Price|24% Off
H 8.67 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
Mexican Burnished Clay Chicken Kitchen Vessel Hen Egg Basket Decoration
By Manuel David Reyes Ramírez 1
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with oxides from the region. Done with the hand-modeled technique and cooked in traditional wood-fired oven. Reyes has been constantly innovating with his hen collection, making this one of his most iconic works. Ceramic artist, sculptor and painter, Manuel Reyes (Mexico City, 1972) atended the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas in Xochimilco, México. He was later mentored by Royer Von Guten, Joy Laville...
Ceramic, Clay
$1,280
H 22 in W 22 in D 1 in
Mixed Materials Wall Decoration Sculpture by Johannes Wilhelmus Van Dartelen
By Johannes Wilhelmus van Dartelen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Johannes Wilhelmus Van Dartelen copper art fossilized stone signed Brazil made and presented for the crew of the Pan American. This is a one of a kind piece of art by Johannes...
Stone, Copper
$382Sale Price|53% Off
H 1.78 in W 13.19 in D 9.85 in
Antique Rouen Platter, Glazed Earthenware, France, Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare Rouen plate with beautiful blue decoration. France, circa 1750 Good condition.
Earthenware
$6,500 / set
H 10 in W 8 in D 3.25 in
Pair of Italian Gilt Carved Wood Demilune Acanthus Wall Brackets, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian gilt carved wood demilune wall brackets with scrolled foliage acanthus motif. All original. Early 19th Century.
Giltwood, Wood
Antique Walnut Wooden Bowl
Located in Nijlen, BE
Sculpted large Walnut bowl in a dark ebonized finish. At the bottom of the bowl is a wooden triangular insert, which may have originally been there o...
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Painted Tole Doorstop
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical Mid-20th century American hand painted tole floral basket doorstop made from cut tin and with some flowers in relief. May also be used as a decorative object on a bookshe...
Tin
Mid-20th Century American Painted Tole Doorstop
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical mid-20th century American hand-painted tole floral basket doorstop made from cut tin and with some flowers in relief. May also be used as a decorative object on a bookshe...
Tin
Original Painted Cast Iron Cow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely heavy original painted cast iron cow.
Iron
1900s French Wooden Horse on Metal Stand
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden horse crafted in France, circa 1900. A white patinated paint reveals a natural russet wood, while black and gilded brush strokes on the mane and saddle give us a glimpse of ...
Metal
After Rudolf Winder, a Bronze Sculpture Farmers on Horse-Cart
By Rudolf Winder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
After Rudolf Winder (Austrian, b. 1842) a very fine Austrian 19th century figural group depicting farmers loading a horse-drawn-cart with their wheat harvest. The finely cast green-patinated bronze sculpture of a twin-drawn horse cart, with the male farmer atop the cart packing the the bundles of wheat being passed on by his female counterpart with a pitchfork. After Rudolf Winder's sculpure titled "PANEM NOSTRVM QVOTIDIANVM DA NOBIS HODIE!"(Latin for "Give us this day our daily bread...
Marble, Bronze
20th C Signed & Dated Folk Sculpture of a Soldier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folk terracotta sculpture is depicting a English soldier in uniform - The jointed arms are attached by screws in the shoulder area. It has chips ...
Terracotta
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H 41.25 in Dm 16 in
Pair of Very Large Hand-Carved Flame Stone Finials, Early 1800's from England
Located in Highwood, IL
Purchased in the north of England about 25-years ago and we never dreamt about selling the flame finials, but when you downsize, sometimes the choice is made for you. Our pair of han...
Stone
Sold
H 1.5 in W 10.7 in D 23.5 in
Large French Carved Wood Bread Platter with Ear of Wheat, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French carved wood bread platter with ear of wheat, circa 1900. Measures: Lenght / 23.5 inches, large / 10.7 inches, height / 1.5 inches.
Wood
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H 20.87 in W 19.3 in D 16.54 in
Early 20th Century Madonna Statue Hand Painted with Antique Case with Doors
Located in Buggiano, IT
Hand painted antique Madonna statue with glass case with opening doors, very rare. Size cm: statue 50cm H Display case cm: 42 x 49 x 53 H In...
Plaster, Fir
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H 6 in W 2 in D 6 in
Antique Creamware Pottery Horse Dapple Gray Made St Anthony’s Pottery circa 1800
Located in Katonah, NY
This lovely antique pottery horse is made of pearl-glazed creamware. It is sponge decorated in mottled shades of gray with a blue striped saddle, a light brown saddle strap, and dark brown reins. The figure is naive and charming. The eyes are dots and each eyebrow is a single curved line. The color of the coat is made with oxides painted under the glaze. The saddled horse stands...
Earthenware
French Carved Wood Platter with Grapes and Vine Leaves, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French carved wood bread or for fruits platter with grapes and vine leaves, circa 1900.
Wood