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 Swedish Set '6' Painted Shutters Gustavian Grey One Side, White on Other
Located in Highwood, IL
Set of (6) antique Swedish shutters (best guess) in old paint with original wrought iron hardware. There is your typical Gustavian grey (we call it French putty grey) on one side and...
Iron
Antique French Windows in Their Original Paint and Hardware, Unrestored
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique set of three (3) matching original French windows, still retaining their original handmade wavy glass and old paint. The hardware is still attached and there appears to be no...
Wood
$895
H 33.5 in W 28.25 in D 0.25 in
Midcentury Stained Glass Window Panels by Rainbow Studios NY, circa 1965 #5
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Mid-Century Modern adaption of stained glass window panels by Rainbow Studios NY. 6 available just one in this listing, see other listings for the entir...
Lead
$1,820Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 30 in D 1.25 in
Late 19th Century Antique Arched Stained Glass Window in a New Wood Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful 19th century antique stained glass window with an arch top in a new square wood frame. This window is full of color with a turquoise center...
Stained Glass, Wood
$2,650
H 19 in W 53 in D 1.75 in
Early 20th Century Antique Victorian Beveled Glass Window in Original Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th century beveled glass transom window with amazing bevels and four jewels. This is a fantastic window from a turn of the century Victorian home in western Pennsylvania. The...
Glass, Wood
$1,750Sale Price|30% Off
H 62.5 in W 15 in D 1 in
2 French Painted & Fired Neoclassical Leaded Botanical Stained Glass Windows 62"
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Vintage reclaimed French painted and fired leadedstained glass windows. Features a Neoclassical botanical garden scene with vinbrant flowers and architecture. Signed E Couet alon...
Stained Glass, Wood
$1,750Sale Price|30% Off
H 41.5 in W 19.5 in D 1 in
Rare Antique Victorian French Neoclassical Stained Glass Ribbon Torchiere Window
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare and exceptional antique leaded stained glass window. Features a French Neoclassical ribboned motif with Olympic Torch at the center set within a wreath. The window showcases a...
Stained Glass, Hardwood
Antique English Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late Victorian antique English stained glass window, circa 1900. We are also selling a second window in the same design. This colourfu...
Glass, Stained Glass, Pine
$7,500Sale Price|21% Off
H 65.5 in W 29.5 in D 1.5 in
Late 19th Century Antique Stained Glass Window with Hand Painted Center, Jewels
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century Victorian Stained glass window with a hand painted center panel of a small bird seeing its reflection in a frozen birdbath, the detail is simply amazing. The brilli...
Stained Glass, Wood
$1,820Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 30 in D 1.25 in
Late 19th Century Antique Arched Stained Glass Window with Flowers & Wood Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful antique arched top stained glass window with flowers and jewels. This antique stained glass window has been put into a new w...
Glass, Wood
$4,131 / set
H 61.03 in W 38.19 in D 0.79 in
Henry LHOTELLIER (1908-1993) 2 abstract stained glass windows with their frame
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Henry LHOTELLIER (1908-1993) 2 abstract stained glass windows with their frame circa 1970
Glass
$895
H 33.5 in W 28 in D 0.25 in
Midcentury Stained Glass Window Panels by Rainbow Studios NY, circa 1965 #2
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Stunning set of stained glass window panels. This listing is for 1 panel. We have 6 available, all in separate listings. Fabulous colors a...
Lead
$875Sale Price|30% Off
H 68.5 in W 16.75 in D 1 in
French Painted & Fired Victorian Style Botanical Garden Stained Glass Window 69"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage large French painted and fired stained glass window. Features a Victorian garden scene with a woman seated in the garden amidst beautiful flowing gardens. Dimensions: 16.75...
Stained Glass, Wood
1850s French Painted Wood and Glass Window
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These French window panes exude a subtle elegance with their green-gray painted wood and original glass. The weathered patina and grid-like design lend a chic, aged look that capture...
Glass, Wood
Antique Stained Glass Hanging Panel of a Sheep
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautifully handpainted antique stained glass hanging panel of a sheep grazing, circa 1870. Hang in a window or in front of a light source to bring its colours and character to life.
Lead
19th Century French Wooden Shutters
Located in High Point, NC
The nostalgic finish and striking height of this pair of antique wooden shutters makes them a unique accent. Built in France in the 1800s, the design is typical of high-windowed town...
Metal
French Wood Window Blinds in a Muted Weathered Soft Green
Located in Highwood, IL
French Vintage Wood Window blinds in a soft weathered Original Green Paint and to be clear, these are more for an aesthetic look, than they are for...
Metal
Sold
H 121.88 in W 11.13 in D 1.75 in
French Set of (5) Shutters from a Chateau in Brittany in Original Paint c1800's
Located in Highwood, IL
Set of (5) antique French shutters with a great patina. Ideal for creating a headboard or small screen. We have a few dozen available and all are listed ...
Wood
Sold
H 122.75 in W 10.88 in D 1.75 in
Set of (8) Antique French Shutters Removed from a Chateau in Brittany c1800's
Located in Highwood, IL
Set of (8) antique shutters removed from a French chateau located in the Brittany region of France. The shutters remain in as found condition and could...
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 123.5 in W 11.25 in D 1.75 in
Antque Country French Set of (8) Original Shutters from a Chateau in Brittany
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French shutters that were removed from a chateau in Brittany decades ago and placed in storage. They are in fair to rough condition and...
Wood, Paint
Antique French Wood and Glass Doors
Located in Highwood, IL
We have several pair of these old French windows or cabinet doors, which could be utilized in a number of ways. What is exceptionally nice, is that ...
Wood
Pair of Antique Farm House Shabby Chic Mirrored Windows
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of antique farm house shabby chic mirrored windows. Most likely Victorian era. Perfect for that country farmhouse look. Solid individual panes ...
Mirror, Wood
Antique Architectural Demilune Sunburst Window Fragment
Located in Redding, CT
Antique architectural demilune sunburst window fragment. Half mooned fan like shape. Painted white on one side and weathered green paint on the other s...
Wood
Pair of Shabby Chic Leaded Glass Mirrors
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Shabby Chic leaded glass mirrors. Nice architectural pieces to install in a country home or just hang on the wall to give a room depth. Cre...
Lead
Pair of Antique Windows
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of antique windows with distressed green paint finish. Use as real windows or add a mirror back to them and hang on a wall. Great architec...
Wood
Pair of Stained Glass Windows
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of stained glass windows. Bright and colorful these would add to any interior or exterior project. The colors include cobalt blue , ...
Brass