Country Decorative Art
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
Small Majolica Water Lily Plate Villeroy
Boch, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica water lily plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900.
6.5 inches diameter.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Green Majolica Deers Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French green Majolica deers plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Antique Honor Shooting Target with Fox, Germany 1933
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Honor Shooting Target with Fox, Germany 1933
An antique honorary shooting target. The wooden target is decorated with a colorful print showing a hunting fox. It bears the ha...
Category
1930s German Vintage Country Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Roe Deer Trophies on Carved Plaques Germany around 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Six Roe Deer Trophies on Carved Plaques Germany around 1970s
A set of six vintage roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies mounted on carved wooden plaques. The trophies were ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Country Decorative Art
Materials
Antler, Wood
Majolica Vine Leaves Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica vine leaves plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French Majolica Leaves
Grapes Plate Onnaing, circa 1900
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica leaves & grapes plate Onnaing, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French Green Majolica Leaves Plate Montereau, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French green Majolica leaves plate signed Montereau, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Palissy Platter Arums, Frogs, Shells Signed Christine Viennet
By Christine Viennet
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica platter arums, frogs, shells signed Christine Viennet circa 2000.
Christine Viennet studied at the Oslo school of art, then apprentice...
Category
Early 2000s French Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Mid-Century French Oak and Iron Decorative Wine Barrel Top Dated, 1960
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of Burgundy charm to your wine cellar with this large vintage wine barrel. Crafted in the renowned wine region of Burgundy, France and...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Country Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
French Majolica Asparagus Plate Longchamp, circa 1890
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica asparagus plate signed Longchamp, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century English Majolica Oyster Plate
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th-Century English majolica oyster plate, circa 1870-1890. This fine quality oyster plate has six wells with lovely soft shades of turquoise, blue, and lilac. It...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Antique Medieval Carved Pine Panel of Musical Figures
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive antique early medieval carved pine panel, originating from England's 19th century north country.
Dating to circa 1900, this handsome decorative wall hanging is handcar...
Category
Early 20th Century English Country Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Pine
Antique Honor Target with Chamois and Eagle, Germany 1931
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Honor Target with Chamois and Eagle, Germany 1931
An antique honorary shooting target. The wooden target is decorated with a colorful print depicting a chamois defending its...
Category
1930s German Vintage Country Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Majolica Oyster Plate
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th-Century English majolica oyster plate, circa 1870-1890. This fine quality oyster plate has six wells with lovely soft shades of turquoise, blue, and lilac. It...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
French Majolica Asparagus Plate Orchies, circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica asparagus plate Orchies, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Majolica Vine Leaves Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica vine leaves plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century German Majolica Swan Plate circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century German Majolica Swan and cygnets Plate Circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
French Majolica Asparagus Plate Orchies, circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica asparagus plate Orchies, circa 1880.
Category
1890s French Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Wooden Carved Door Wreath with Acorns, Germany ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Wooden Carved Door Wreath with Acorns, Germany ca. 1930s
A large antique carved wooden door wreath with oak leaves and acorns as well as a scarf. Hand-carved in Germany arou...
Category
1930s German Vintage Country Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Majolica Oyster Plate
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th-Century English majolica oyster plate, circa 1870-1890. This fine quality oyster plate has six wells with lovely soft shades of turquoise, blue, and lilac. It...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Antique Shooting Target with Bear Hunt Print, Bavaria 1919
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Shooting Target with Bear Hunt Print, Bavaria 1919
A large wooden target of honor for shooting. The target is decorated with a colorful print...
Category
1910s German Vintage Country Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Large German Majolica Chesnut Leaves Plate Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 6 Large German Majolica Chesnut Leaves Plates Circa 1900.
9.2 inches diameter.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Spanish Catalan Faience Rabbit Hunting Tile Picture
Located in Downingtown, PA
"The Hare Hunt": 18th-Century Spanish Catalan Faience Tile Picture
(Barcelona)
A spirited and charming late 18th-century Spanish faience (tin-glazed earthenware) tile panel, origin...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Faience
Small German Majolica Daisy Plate Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica daisy plate circa 1900.
4.5 inches diameter.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
$110 / item
Friedrich Ortlieb Oil on Canvas Children Celebrate Christmas
By Friedrich Ortlieb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Friedrich Ortlieb (German, 1839-1909) A fine and large oil on canvas titled "New Year's Day at The grandfather's". The joyful indoor family scene depicting a Christmas and new year's celebration with an elder seated couple, the grandparents, the grandmother holding a toddler on her arms, the grandfather with his smoking pipe by his side, both enjoying a young boy's (grandson) poem recital, while other children await their turn with gifts as the mesmerized young parents Stand and watch in awe. A Christmas tree by the window, a cat sneaking by and a basket with wine and bread awaits being delivered as a gift to the elders. A young boy sits patiently on a chair, an apple and an umbrella by his side. Signed: Fried Ortlieb, München 1873 - (lower right). An engraved brass plaque reads "New Year's at the grandfathers - Friederich Ortlieb 1839-1909) Munich, circa 1873.
Friedrich Ortlieb was an accomplished artist, born in Stuttgart in 1839 and died in Munich on the 4th October 1909. He received his formal art training at the L’Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Stuttgart and also at Steffeck, Berlin. He exhibited widely, though most notably in Dresden and Vienna from 1871. He is best remembered for his genre scenes with children as shown in this finely detailed example of his work. Epitomizing the very best in this genre, Ortlieb depicts the character and personality of the children in joyful situations with accuracy and great sensitivity to the subject matter, a frozen moment in time with so much detail and emotion expressed in the children’s and elder's faces.
Related literature:
E. Benezit, Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs by Gründ, Volume 8, Page 41
Provenance:
Grogan
Company, Dedham, December 5, 1999 - Sale No. 81, Lot 13
Gallerie in Paris, 2000
Christie's New York 2003
Paris art gallery...
Category
19th Century German Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Giltwood, Canvas
$29,850 Sale Price
59% Off
Green Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Green Majolica leaves plate, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Hand-Painted Shooting Target Plaque - Germany ca. 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Hand-Painted Shooting Target Plaque - Germany ca. 1930
A very large antique wooden hand-painted shooting target plaque. The honor target is showing a belling stag in the Bla...
Category
1930s German Vintage Country Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Green Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Green Majolica leaves plate, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
$140 / item
19th Century Majolica Chocolate Oyster Plate Luneville
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
19th-century Majolica chocolate oyster plate with green seaweeds Luneville.
Reference: Page 43 "Oyster plates" of J. Karsnitz.
Category
1880s French Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Pears Wall Platter Longchamp
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica Pear Wall Platter Longchamp.
11.8 inches diameter.
The manufacture of Longchamp produced this fruits platters with various fruits in four different sizes. Refer...
Category
1880s French Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Majolica Vegetables Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica vegetable wall platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
On a black background it's a trompe l'oeil platter with tomatoe, salas, carrot...
Category
1950s French Vintage Country Decorative Art
Materials
Majolica
Majolica Reticulated Lilac Plate Villeroy
Boch, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica reticulated lilac plate signed Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890.
Category
1890s German Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Chocolate Oyster Plate Luneville
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica chocolate oyster plate with green seaweeds Luneville.
Reference: Page 43 "Oyster plates" of J. Karsnitz.
Category
1880s French Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
French Majolica Asparagus Plate Orchies, circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica asparagus plate Orchies, circa 1880.
Category
1890s French Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Cherries Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica cherries plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
1910s French Vintage Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Asparagus Plate Clairefontaine, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica asparagus plate signed Clairefontaine, circa 1880.
Diameter / 9.5 inches.
Category
1880s French Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Set of Three Antique Marksmen Target Plaques Germany 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Three Antique Marksmen Target Plaques Germany 1930s
A set of three antique honorary shooting targets. The wooden panels are decorated with colorful prints depicting a duck, a...
Category
1930s German Vintage Country Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Buffon Botanical Prints Composition with Black new Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Composition of 18 antique botanical prints from the iconic encyclopaedia "Histoire Naturelle" Buffon 1749-1804, each print is individually matted an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Country Decorative Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Casted Bronze Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Casted Bronze Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
An antique cast bronze cattle bell, made in Switzerland around 1900. The bell comes with its original brown leather s...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Country Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Majolica Pear Wall Platter Longchamp
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Colorful 19th century French Majolica pear wall platter signed Longchamp terre de fer. The fruits are in high relief with the leaves and branches.
The manufacture of Longchamp produc...
Category
1880s French Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Draught Horse Yoke Collar Mirror Leather Wood Iron 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Draught horse yoke used as a frame for a mirror
Leather, wood and iron all original
Excellent for a western decoration
The mirror was mounted in 1960
Good antique condition with si...
Category
1890s French Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
$1,138 Sale Price
20% Off
Majolica Reticulated Lilac Plate Villeroy
Boch, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica reticulated lilac plate signed Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890.
Category
1890s German Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Lovely Bakery Pie Hand Carved Folk Art Sign
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Lovely Bakery Pie Hand Carved Folk Art Sign.
The Age of it is not certain, it was a barn find. It´s a hand carved and painted sign.
This pie-shaped sign is such a charming piece—it r...
Category
20th Century American Country Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Majolica Reticulated Lilac Plate Villeroy
Boch, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica reticulated lilac plate signed Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890.
Category
1890s German Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Chocolate Oyster Plate Luneville
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica chocolate oyster plate with green seaweeds Luneville.
Reference: Page 43 "Oyster plates" of J. Karsnitz.
Category
1880s French Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Large French Faience Platter Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Faience Platter Circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Country Decorative Art
Materials
Faience
Green Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Green Majolica leaves plate, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Pheasant Plate Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate with a pheasant in the woods signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy le Roi, circa 1890.
The manufacture of Choisy le Roi was one of the most important manufacture at the e...
Category
1890s French Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Large French Faience Platter Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Faience Platter Circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Country Decorative Art
Materials
Faience
Majolica Grape Plate Villeroy
Boch, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica grape plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890.
Category
1890s German Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Portuguese Majolica Palissy Walnuts Platter Aires C. Leal Caldas Da Rainha
Located in Austin, TX
Portuguese Majolica Palissy Walnuts Platter signed Aires Constantino Leal Caldas Da Rainha.
Circa 1940.
5.5 inches diameter.
Category
1880s Portuguese Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Portuguese Majolica Palissy Olives Platter Aires C. Leal Caldas Da Rainha
Located in Austin, TX
Portuguese Majolica Palissy Olives Platter signed Aires Constantino Leal Caldas Da Rainha.
Circa 1940.
5.5 inches diameter.
Category
1940s Portuguese Vintage Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
French Green Majolica Deer and Dogs Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French green Majolica deer and hunting dog plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
19th Century Majolica Pheasant Plate Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate with a pheasant in the woods signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy le Roi, circa 1890.
The manufacture of Choisy le Roi was one of the most important manufacture at the en...
Category
1890s French Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
French Faience Blue
White Platter Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Blue & White Platter circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Country Decorative Art
Materials
Faience
Portuguese Majolica Palissy Pears Platter Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Portuguese Majolica pears platter signed , circa 1930.
Category
1930s Portuguese Vintage Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
19th Century Majolica Pheasant Plate Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate with a pheasant in the woods signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy le Roi, circa 1890.
The manufacture of Choisy le Roi was one of the most important manufacture at the en...
Category
1890s French Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
French Majolica Poppies Plate Luneville, circa 1910
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Poppies Plate Luneville, Circa 1910.
Category
1910s French Vintage Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century Majolica Pheasant Plate Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate with a pheasant in the woods signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy le Roi, circa 1890.
The manufacture of Choisy le Roi was one of the most important manufacture at the en...
Category
1890s French Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Majolica Grape Plate Villeroy
Boch, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica grape plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890.
Category
1890s German Antique Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Country decorative art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Country decorative art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, earthenware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Country decorative art made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative art, popular names associated with this style include Luneville, Longchamp, Bates, Brown-Westhead,
Moore, and Sarreguemines. 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 decorative art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $70 and tops out at $84,750 while the average work can sell for $350.
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