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.
Country French Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Country French wrought iron floor lamp has been wonderfully hand-crafted in the south of France by a talented blacksmith, and has also been newly electrified. Note the intricate scro...
Wrought Iron
19th Century Torchere Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Forged from solid iron and still showing traces of its original painted finish that has achieved a Fine patina, this 19th century floor lamp was originally designed for a candle, and...
Wrought Iron
$4,576 / set
Pair of 19th Century Italian Pillar Lamps
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th Century Italian wooden columns made into standard lamps. Some of the paintwork has been refreshed to one of the columns.
Wood, Paint
English Floor Lamp in Weathered Old Paint
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
A unique wooden floor lamp, finished with a turquoise-colored paint. The old paint is visibly worn and weathered, giving it a truly distinctive look. A beautiful detail is the carved...
Pine
Lampada da Pavimento in Ferro Battuto , Tirolo anno 1938
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Una massiccia lampada da terra in ferro battuto Tirolese marchiata degli anni 30 del 1900 con una che mostra i segni del martello del produttore e con riflessi argento della vernici...
Wrought Iron
Tall Turned Floor Lamp, Standard Lamp This is a very attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tall Turned Floor Lamp, Standard Lamp This is a very attractive piece, the lamp is decoratively turned and comes with a large pale green lampshade The lamp is all working, the w...
Walnut
FLOOR STANDING CARVED SHABBY CHIC PAiNTED LAMP WITH VINTAGE FLORAL SHADE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this nice vintage French floor standing lamp painted in the shabby chic style with the original shade Ple...
Wood
Brass Star Motif Tall Floor Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Tall solid brass floor lamp with star motif base. Newly rewired, lamp takes one standard bulb (not included). Includes harp/finial and pleated cream linen l...
Brass
FLOOR STANDING CARVED SHABBY CHIC PAiNTED LAMP WITH VINTAGE FLORAL SHADE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this nice vintage French floor standing lamp painted in the shabby chic style with the original shade Ple...
Wood
$1,492Sale Price / item|25% Off
H 70.87 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Giro Minimalist Floor Lamp In Painted Steel, in natural wood and concrete base
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The Giro (Portuguese for spin) minimalist floor lamp fixture plays with the concept of movement and function. It presents a side table that spins around the stem fixed into a concret...
Cement, Steel
$2,220Sale Price / item|25% Off
H 80.71 in W 48.04 in D 19.69 in
"Rotula" Minimalist Style Floor Lamp in painted steel and natural wood
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
This floor lamp in painted steel and natural wood has a minimalist style. For the "Rotula" floor lamp, Alessandra Delgado was inspired by the subtle elegance of the human body. You c...
Steel
Turned Wood Chinoiserie Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Charming antique floor lamp, constructed of solid turned wood, with a hand painted Chinoiserie, Japonisme style, made in the US, circa 1900/30's. This example is in overall good, or...
Wood, Paint
$23,263 / set
H 65.75 in Dm 14.18 in
Very Tall Gilded Iron and Marble Tulip Floor Lamps, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Delightful, one-of-a-kind set of five gold-painted textured iron "tulip" floor lamps, set on round, black marble bases, veined with white. Striking and very decorative pieces.
Marble, Iron
Pair Paint Decorated Ebonized Floor Lamp Tables
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An outstanding and sophisticated Pair of Lamp Tables with good size and fine form. With turned two part supports and round center tables with faux marble red and gilt edges. Decorated with reddish gilt geometric bands and foliate motifs overall. Raised on circular tiered bases. With pleated gold...
Wood
$1,221Sale Price|30% Off
H 66.93 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Forged iron floor lamp, second half of the 19th century
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Forged iron floor lamp, second half of the 19th century. Beautiful wrought iron floor lamp with three supporting legs. The base that holds the lamp holder is made of turned wood. In...
Iron
Antique Wrought Iron Scroll Floor Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful, French, handwrought iron floor lamp with Renaissance Revival influences; textural, hammered accents, and leaf details on the stem, circa late 1930s. Measures: 67.75" hei...
Aluminum, Wrought Iron
$12,500 / set
H 80 in W 12 in D 12 in
A great pair of 19th c Italian carved and gilt torchiere floor lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A great pair of late 19th century Italian carved and gilt torchiere floor lamps . Custom wiring and pleated linen shades.
Giltwood
Spanish Baroque Wrought Iron Torchere Floor Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Spanish Baroque style wrought iron torchère floor lamp with black patina. Beautifully hand wrought and turned shaft supported by a tripod base. This date from the early 20th century, a time when Italian and Spanish Baroque furniture...
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Revival wrought iron floor torchieres. On top feature five lights. Measures: Height 178 cm. Width 56 cm. Depth 50 cm.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Wooden and lacquered floor lamps - France 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Floor Lamps - France, 1960s Pair of cylindrical wooden floor lamps. A recessed lacquered band extends the circular base along its entire length. Brass finish on the upper se...
Wood, Lacquer
Floor Standing Wrought Iron Reading or Tavern Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Floor Standing Wrought Iron Reading or Tavern Lamp This charming floor Standing reading lamp, can be tilted and swivelled for best advantage The lamp is made in wrought iron, it has...
Iron
Pair of 20th Century Wrought Iron and Steel Column Lanterns
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century twist wrought iron stands which originally would have been bolted to stone pillars or steps support steel lanterns with urn finial tops. With rope and roundel decoration...
Steel, Iron
Midcentury French Moose Antler Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a ranch or a log cabin with this incredibly unique antique floor lamp. Crafted in France, circa 1960 and made out of naturally shed ...
Antler
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H 63.39 in Dm 16.15 in
Lovely Vintage circa 1940's Floor Standing Lamp with Endon Hand Made Lampshade
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England circa 1940’s floor standing turned lamp with Endon shade A good looking and well made lamp, the shade was quite ...
Wood
French Faux Bois Lantern or Bird Feeder with Built-in Planter All Original
Located in Highwood, IL
French Faux Bois Lantern or possible bird feeder that was probably made in the 1950s and conveniently, they actually left a hole inside the structure...
Concrete
Vintage French Wood Floor Lamp with Table, Fully Restored
Located in Highwood, IL
Vintage French turned wood floor lamp, complete with drink table. Fully restored, including new wiring.
Industrial Surveyor's Tri-Pod Standing Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The condition is very good on the tri-pod wood stand with all original patinated brass hardware. The shade is custom-made with a wood bark like shade and linened with a cotton sateen...
Wood
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H 64.25 in Dm 14.25 in
Antique English Floor Lamp from a Lee-Enfield Rifle Made by BSA, circa 1918
Located in Highwood, IL
Interesting antique floor lamp, made from an English, circa 1918 Lee-Enfield Rifle, marked SMLE “Long Lees” configuration, or more commonly called a MKIII, built by BSA, who were the same folks who manufactured the famous BSA Motorcycle...
Steel
Hand-Forged Iron Candelabra
Located in Denton, TX
Hand-forged iron candelabra wrought and very rustic once was electric, since then just for candles see pictures.
Iron
Original Antique French Faux Bois or Rustification Garden Lamp
Located in Highwood, IL
Spectacular antique French "Faux Bois" (fake wood) garden lamp with an attached planter at its base. This sturdy lamp will provide plenty of charm and create an awesome atmosphere no...
Concrete