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COUNTRY STYLE

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.

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Style: Country
19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome late 19th century French country folding library ladder. Featuring a handcrafted design with seven rungs or steps and iron hardware. From an estate in Santa Barbara, CA.
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19th Century French Antique Country Ladders

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder
19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder

19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder

$2,500
19th C. French Pine Folding Six-Step Ladder with Locking Bar Mechanism
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France in the late 19th century, this charming six-step folding ladder offers both utility and timeworn character. Built from solid pine with visible pegged joinery and ir...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Country Ladders

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Pine

19th C. French Pine Folding Six-Step Ladder with Locking Bar Mechanism
19th C. French Pine Folding Six-Step Ladder with Locking Bar Mechanism

19th C. French Pine Folding Six-Step Ladder with Locking Bar Mechanism

$1,200
19th Century French Pine Folding Library Ladder with Six Steps
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this charming antique folding library ladder to access books or display decorative objects in any study or living space. Crafted in France circa 1870, the 19th-century step ladde...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Country Ladders

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Pine Folding Library Ladder with Six Steps
19th Century French Pine Folding Library Ladder with Six Steps

19th Century French Pine Folding Library Ladder with Six Steps

$1,200
Mid Century French Six-Step Folding Pine Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1960, this antique six-step folding ladder blends rustic charm with mid century functionality. Constructed from solid pine, it features six rounded steps and ...
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Mid-20th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Pine

Mid Century French Six-Step Folding Pine Ladder
Mid Century French Six-Step Folding Pine Ladder

Mid Century French Six-Step Folding Pine Ladder

$1,200
19th Century French Pine Library Ladder with 10 Steps
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, this tall and slender library ladder is made from solid pine and retains its warm, aged patina. Measuring 108 inches high, the piece features two sturdy...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Country Ladders

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Pine Library Ladder with 10 Steps
19th Century French Pine Library Ladder with 10 Steps

19th Century French Pine Library Ladder with 10 Steps

$975
19th Century French Pine Library Ladder with 11 Steps
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, this exceptionally tall pine library ladder embodies the practical elegance of late 19th century design. Measuring 116 inches high, the piece is built w...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Country Ladders

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Pine Library Ladder with 11 Steps
19th Century French Pine Library Ladder with 11 Steps

19th Century French Pine Library Ladder with 11 Steps

$975
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Antique French Provincial Country Oak Wood Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Provincial country oak wood folding library step ladder. Item features remarkable patina, fold out steps, exposed joinery, solid wo...
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19th Century Antique Country Ladders

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Wood, Oak

Antique French Provincial Country Oak Wood Folding Library Step Ladder
Antique French Provincial Country Oak Wood Folding Library Step Ladder

Antique French Provincial Country Oak Wood Folding Library Step Ladder

$1,295
H 37.5 in W 16.5 in D 12 in
19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder in Walnut
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant French folding ladder, crafted in walnut and dating from the late 19th century, is a rare piece that combines practicality with refined craftsmanship. Featuring six step...
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19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder in Walnut
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19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder in Walnut

$2,010
H 52.37 in W 22.45 in D 33.47 in
19th Century French Hand Carved Gilded Four Leaves Folding Screen
Located in Sofia, BG
French hand carved four leaves folding screen in gilded wood decorated with ribbon tori. Double mirrors at the high part and original silk upholstery until the bottom of each leave. ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Country Ladders

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19th Century French Hand Carved Gilded Four Leaves Folding Screen

19th Century French Hand Carved Gilded Four Leaves Folding Screen

$1,977
H 58.67 in W 15.36 in D 1.97 in
Arts and Crafts Metamorphic Library Chair Steps Ladder Moycor Art Design
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Function and Form: The Metamorphic Library Chair in the arts and crafts style A clever, dual-purpose Metamorphic Library Step Chair (likely 20th century) Converts easily from a chair...
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1980s Vintage Country Ladders

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Arts and Crafts Metamorphic Library Chair Steps Ladder Moycor Art Design
Arts and Crafts Metamorphic Library Chair Steps Ladder Moycor Art Design

Arts and Crafts Metamorphic Library Chair Steps Ladder Moycor Art Design

$743
H 35.4 in W 17.3 in D 15.7 in
Mid-20th Century French Turned Nut Wood Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Created in France in the 1970s and standing on turned legs, the circular step ladder features three stairs rolled around a turned central post. Versatile and practical, the elegant l...
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Wood

Mid-20th Century French Turned Nut Wood Spiral Step Library Ladder
Mid-20th Century French Turned Nut Wood Spiral Step Library Ladder

Mid-20th Century French Turned Nut Wood Spiral Step Library Ladder

$860
H 36.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
MidCentury Painted Black Walnut 4 Tier Spiral Library Book Staircase Step Ladder
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a beautiful Italian turned painted walnut wood circular step ladder. The staircase offers four stairs, each with a gold leaf decorated inlay of cognac-coloured shee...
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MidCentury Painted Black Walnut 4 Tier Spiral Library Book Staircase Step Ladder
MidCentury Painted Black Walnut 4 Tier Spiral Library Book Staircase Step Ladder

MidCentury Painted Black Walnut 4 Tier Spiral Library Book Staircase Step Ladder

$1,354 Sale Price
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H 60.24 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
19th c. French Regence Style Painted Folding Screen
Located in Queens, NY
Nineteenth century French Regence style three fold screen composed of six oak-framed oil-painted panels depicting Western and Chinoiserie figures surrounded by swag garlands and othe...
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19th Century French Antique Country Ladders

Materials

Oak

19th c. French Regence Style Painted Folding Screen
19th c. French Regence Style Painted Folding Screen

19th c. French Regence Style Painted Folding Screen

$39,500
H 67.5 in W 67.5 in D 1.75 in
20th Century Antique Round Library Step Ladder in Mahogany made in England
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century antique round library ladder hand made in mahogany wood. Solid wood covered with beige leather at the four-stage with a long turned handle. Very stable and robust. Rare ...
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Early 20th Century British Country Ladders

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Mahogany

20th Century Antique Round Library Step Ladder in Mahogany made in England
20th Century Antique Round Library Step Ladder in Mahogany made in England

20th Century Antique Round Library Step Ladder in Mahogany made in England

$1,408
H 46.46 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood tall circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a turned, central post embellished with a decorative finial. Versatile and practical, th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Country Ladders

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Wood

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

$1,775
H 48.43 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
English 19th Century Edwardian Folding Screen
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A massive antique English five-panel folding screen from the 19th century, this was probably used in a commercial or hospitality setting to divide a large space into more intimate pr...
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19th Century English Antique Country Ladders

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany

English 19th Century Edwardian Folding Screen
English 19th Century Edwardian Folding Screen

English 19th Century Edwardian Folding Screen

$7,500
H 71.75 in W 124.75 in D 1 in
Late 19th Century Regency Style Library Steps
Located in Winnetka, IL
A late 19th century freestanding library step constructed in oak. The piece has three steps integrated into a single body. Each tread is inset with tooled leather panels. The design ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Country Ladders

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Leather, Oak

Late 19th Century Regency Style Library Steps
Late 19th Century Regency Style Library Steps

Late 19th Century Regency Style Library Steps

$1,500
H 52 in W 30 in D 18 in
English Library Steps
Located in New York, NY
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English Library Steps
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English Library Steps

$1,400
H 27 in W 17 in D 29 in
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19th Century French Metamorphic Beech Ladder Chair with Four Steps
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library, study, or reading nook with this ingenious 19th-century French metamorphic ladder chair. Crafted in Southern France circa 1880, ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Country Ladders

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19th Century French Metamorphic Beech Ladder Chair with Four Steps
19th Century French Metamorphic Beech Ladder Chair with Four Steps

19th Century French Metamorphic Beech Ladder Chair with Four Steps

H 38 in W 15.5 in D 15 in
19th Century French Folding Pine Five-Step Ladder with Numbered Plaque
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, this charming five-step folding ladder combines practicality with rustic appeal. Made of solid pine, the piece features a warm, timeworn patina with vis...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Country Ladders

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Folding Pine Five-Step Ladder with Numbered Plaque
19th Century French Folding Pine Five-Step Ladder with Numbered Plaque

19th Century French Folding Pine Five-Step Ladder with Numbered Plaque

H 47.5 in W 32 in D 9.5 in
19th C. French Poplar and Pine Five-Step Folding Ladder with Chain Supports
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1870, this five-step folding ladder is made from poplar and pine with a warm, timeworn patina that reflects its utilitarian past. The broad top platform reach...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Country Ladders

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Pine, Poplar

19th C. French Poplar and Pine Five-Step Folding Ladder with Chain Supports
19th C. French Poplar and Pine Five-Step Folding Ladder with Chain Supports

19th C. French Poplar and Pine Five-Step Folding Ladder with Chain Supports

H 40 in W 25 in D 7 in
Early 20th Century English Carved Walnut Coffee Table and Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made "dual function" folding step ladder and coffee table. Crafted in Southern England circa 1920, the metamorphic table features a leat...
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Early 20th Century French Country Ladders

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Brass

Early 20th Century English Carved Walnut Coffee Table and Folding Step Ladder
Early 20th Century English Carved Walnut Coffee Table and Folding Step Ladder

Early 20th Century English Carved Walnut Coffee Table and Folding Step Ladder

H 17.75 in W 27.5 in D 17.25 in
19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern France circa 1880, the metamorphic chair features two carved ladders in the back with a handle for easy handle; the double-function piece is hinged so that it can convert into a ladder with four stairs (maximum height of 33.5"). Iron straps with hooks allow for the piece to be secured in place both as a chair or as a ladder. The antique country ladder chair is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use with a rich walnut patina. A piece of ingenious French design, this versatile antique ladder...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Country Ladders

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Beech

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder
19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder

H 35.5 in W 15 in D 12 in
19th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or a library with this whimsical antique ladder. Crafted in Lyon, France circa 1880 and made of pine, the sturdy step ladder features six steps including a wider and...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Country Ladders

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Iron

19th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder
19th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder

19th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder

H 48.5 in W 38.75 in D 18 in
19th Century French Pine Seven-Step Straight Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or library with this tall and elegant antique ladder. Crafted in France circa 870, the sturdy straight ladder stands on demi-lune branches and features 7 rungs, the ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Country Ladders

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Oak

19th Century French Pine Seven-Step Straight Ladder
19th Century French Pine Seven-Step Straight Ladder

19th Century French Pine Seven-Step Straight Ladder

H 88 in W 20 in D 4 in
Early 20th Century French Country Carved Walnut Seven-Step Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique library ladder was created in Normandy France, circa 1920. Made of walnut, the sturdy step ladder features seven steps; it also includes a stabilizing iron beam ...
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Early 20th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century French Country Carved Walnut Seven-Step Library Ladder
Early 20th Century French Country Carved Walnut Seven-Step Library Ladder

Early 20th Century French Country Carved Walnut Seven-Step Library Ladder

H 59.75 in W 22.75 in D 4 in
19th Century French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern France circa 1890, the antique metamorphic chair fe...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Country Ladders

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder
19th Century French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder

19th Century French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder

H 34 in W 17.75 in D 17 in
19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern France circa 1880, the metamorphic chair features t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Country Ladders

Materials

Beech

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder
19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder

H 35 in W 15 in D 12 in
Vintage French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern France circa 1980, the metamorphic chair features t...
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Late 20th Century French Country Ladders

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Cherry

Vintage French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder
Vintage French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder

Vintage French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder

H 34.5 in W 18 in D 19 in
French Folding Library Ladder
Located in New York, NY
French faux bamboo library ladder, stamped FRANCE. Blacksmith made iron hardware. Can also be used as a quilt rack for display.
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20th Century French Country Ladders

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Iron

French Folding Library Ladder
French Folding Library Ladder

French Folding Library Ladder

H 79 in W 30 in D 22 in

Country ladders for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Country ladders for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage ladders created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Country ladders made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for ladders differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $975 and tops out at $3,800 while the average work can sell for $1,600.

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