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.
20th Century Italian Standing Bamboo Tiki Bar c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A fun vintage cocktail bar adorned with bamboo finishes, hail from the stylish era of the mid-1960s. The bar, with its distinctive kidney shape, showcases a sleek black countertop, e...
Bamboo
Antique Oak Dry Back Bar Cabinet, 1890, 96\" Tall, Good Condition
Located in Surrey, BC
A very nice dry back bar with lots of shelving , mirrored back and impressive polychrome paint finish . This piece is oak but has been painted several times over the years and was...
Mirror, Oak
Vintage French Oak Flip-Top Confiturier, Cabinet, Cupboard or Dry Sink, or Bar
Located in Highwood, IL
Endless possibilities abound in this special French Confiturier, Small Cupboard. Constructed of solid oak with raised panels, a full door hinge, and a wonderful flip open top, give t...
Oak
Old Charm Country House Oak Dry Bar Greeter, Linenfold Carving, 1930
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Old Charm Country House Oak Dry Bar/Greeter A Front of House Free Standing Oak Bar or Reception Greeter, this is a handsome piece, it has a good counter top, the front of the cou...
Oak
19th Century Plank Top Bar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century plank top Bar. This multipurpose item would make a great bar, a gate in a house or as a prop. This sold wood stand has a weight in the back side. The paint is amazing an...
Wood
1940s Vintage Italian Wood Wine Bottle Holder in Durmast Restored and Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Small graceful Mid-Century Modern Italian wood wine bottle holder in durmast, restored and shellac polished. Vintage bottle holder from the Hotel de la Poste,...
Wood
An Amazing Piece made from a Scottish Oak Whiskey Barrel
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Amazing Piece made from a Scottish Oak Whiskey Barrel The Cabinet is heavy, made in seasoned Oak which to get the circular shape has to be made by a Cooper with iron bands to ho...
Oak
Tiki Bar with Barstools and Back Bar
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of a kind studio made tiki bar with back bar and a pair of bar stools. Contains new heavy canvas fabric in vintage style. Bar measures: 50" wide, 2...
Fabric, Wood
$14,421Sale Price|30% Off
H 63.78 in W 45.28 in D 20.48 in
20th Century Italian Lacquered Goat Skin and Mahogany Bar by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An exceptional 20th Century Italian fitted bar cabinet by Aldo Tura. With illuminated interior. The cabinet covered in in lacquered goatskin on a mahogany base. A genuine statement p...
Goatskin, Mahogany
$3,295
H 35.5 in W 37.5 in D 18 in
Rosewood Dry Bar Cabinet by M. Hayat & Bros, Brass Inlay, Mid-Century
Located in Southampton, NJ
Midcentury bar cabinet of radiant grain solid Rosewood with intricate brass inlay details throughout. Substantial mirrored top panel & drop forward serving surface open simultaneousl...
Brass
Contemporary Italian Wine Storage Cabinet in Solid Walnut
By Giuliano & Gabriele Cappellettii
Located in New York, NY
multifunctional storage unit with double glass doors, with plinth and solid wood drawers assembled with dovetails joints and solid wood push-pull opening system. Unit and inner str...
Metal, Wire
$1,930
H 27.96 in W 28.75 in D 14.57 in
1950s Midcentury Regency Italian Wood, Brass and Mirror Dry Bar Cabinet Cart
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet cart characterized by its original Asian themed painted front wood pull-out tilt door with interior part in mirror glass, standing on its antique brass wheels...
Brass
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.75 in W 51.5 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drop-Front Dry Bar Cabinet with Shelving
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century modern walnut dry bar is a beautifully designed piece that blends clean modernist lines with thoughtful functionality. Crafted i...
Aluminum
Art Deco dry bar or cabinet – France 1930
Located in Girona, Girona
Art deco Bar or cabinet in solid mahogany with mahogany veneer on the sides and top and mahogany veneer on the door. Black lacquered base and jambs, gilt brass handle and hinges, fr...
Brass
$4,375
H 57.88 in W 57.09 in D 19.3 in
1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Burl and Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Unique, impressive and very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet, in beautiful veneer walnut briar burl wood, two doors with amazing interior part in mirror gl...
Brass
19th Century Venetian Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful Italian armoire made up of exceptional carved and painted panels.
$2,924
H 36.62 in W 34.65 in D 17.72 in
Italian 1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Burl Dry Bar Cabinet
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern drinks dry bar cabinet in beautiful veneer walnut briar burl wood, various doors and storage spaces with great shapes and decors. The...
Brass
$2,662Sale Price|25% Off
H 79 in W 79 in D 21 in
1970s Vintage Wall Display Cabinet with Dry Bar, Brass & Glass
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage 3 Piece 1970s wall display...
Brass
19th Century French Counter
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
French 19th Century shop counter in original paint. With one drawer.
Pine
Sold
H 40 in W 22 in D 12.25 in
Mid-Century French Painted Wood and Wrought Iron Twenty-Four Bottle Wine Rack
Located in Dallas, TX
Enhance your wine cellar or wet bar with this elegant antique bottle cabinet. Crafted in France circa 1970, the painted wood wine storage piece showcases a wonderful patinated blue a...
Wrought Iron
19th century Store counter bar
Located in Surrey, BC
An excellent original general store counter , dry bar in original grain painted finish solid maple top balanced with multi molded panels . The back has removable bins and open shelv...
Maple, Oak, Pine
Large French Country Wine Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A stunning blend of rustic charm and elegance. Crafted from reclaimed teak in a beautiful Teak Straw Wash finish, this cabinet features natural rattan panels on the lower doors. T...
Rattan, Glass, Wood
19th Century French Store Counter Bar
Located in Surrey, BC
a rare raw example of a general store counter salvaged in the south of France , featuring multi panels , age cracked original polychrome painted surface, open storage with one shel...
Elm, Pine
19th century pine country original dry sink
Located in Surrey, BC
A very nice simple original dry sink in as found condition , showing a polychrome painted finish, panels , old zinc mold in well with shelves. FOUND IN upper NY. This is a nice s...
Zinc
19th Century Country French Bar
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden bar cabinet created in 19th century France. This expansive counter combines a rustic farmhouse aesthetic with a simultaneously elegant and refined construction. A gentle pat...
Wood
Vintage Bleached Oak Belgian Wine Rack
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden wine rack from 20th century Belgium. This wine rack is simply constructed from two curved shelves which hold nine bottles of wine, framed by ...
Oak
19th Century Portuguese Wooden Shop Counter
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers from 19th century Portugal. A time-worn patina has spread across this cabinet, flushing it in a spectrum of whites, browns and blacks that interplay across ...
Wood
Country House Hostess Greeting Station, Reception Dry Bar
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Country House Hostess Greeting Station, Reception Bar A superb and stylish piece, the greeter comes from a Country House Hotel, it has fully t...
Sapele Wood
19th Century, French, Wooden Bar
Located in High Point, NC
A 19th century bar from France. With a hearty size,and inviting palette this richly patinated bar exudes a familiar ambience. Ample top surface and storage at its back, including a s...
Brass
1900s Central European Wood Patinated Bar
Located in High Point, NC
A wood patinated bar from Central Europe, produced circa 1900. Rustic, blonde wood bar with a calm facade of recessed rectangular panels and a wide working surface (nearly nine feet ...
Wood
Turn of the Century Patinated Wooden Bar
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage wooden bar adds an eclectic bohemian accent to a space. Made in Central Europe at the turn of the century, this piece would have origin...
Wood