Country Architectural Elements
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.
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Mid-20th Century American Country Architectural Elements
Brass
1870s French Antique Country Architectural Elements
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Country Architectural Elements
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Country Architectural Elements
Brass
1890s French Antique Country Architectural Elements
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Country Architectural Elements
Iron
1880s French Antique Country Architectural Elements
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Country Architectural Elements
Brass
Early 20th Century French Country Architectural Elements
Zinc
1870s American Antique Country Architectural Elements
Copper, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Country Architectural Elements
Iron
19th Century American Antique Country Architectural Elements
19th Century Antique Country Architectural Elements
Iron
1870s American Antique Country Architectural Elements
Copper, Wrought Iron
1960s Vintage Country Architectural Elements
Iron
20th Century English Country Architectural Elements
Brass
1780s French Antique Country Architectural Elements
Steel, Iron
Early 1900s French Antique Country Architectural Elements
Zinc
19th Century French Antique Country Architectural Elements
Limestone
Early 18th Century Antique Country Architectural Elements
Stone
1880s Swedish Antique Country Architectural Elements
Iron
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Architectural Elements
Wood
19th Century English Antique Country Architectural Elements
Terracotta
18th Century British Antique Country Architectural Elements
Terracotta
Early 1900s French Antique Country Architectural Elements
Pottery
Early 19th Century French Antique Country Architectural Elements
Limestone
1850s French Antique Country Architectural Elements
Bronze, Wrought Iron
20th Century North American Country Architectural Elements
Metal
19th Century French Antique Country Architectural Elements
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Country Architectural Elements
Brass, Bronze
20th Century French Country Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Architectural Elements
Stained Glass, Wood
19th Century French Antique Country Architectural Elements
Iron
19th Century Swedish Antique Country Architectural Elements
Iron
1820s French Antique Country Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
20th Century Italian Country Architectural Elements
Brass
Late 19th Century European Antique Country Architectural Elements
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Country Architectural Elements
Iron
Early 20th Century French Country Architectural Elements
Brass
2010s American Country Architectural Elements
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Country Architectural Elements
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Country Architectural Elements
Brass
19th Century Antique Country Architectural Elements
Iron
Late 20th Century American Country Architectural Elements
Brass
19th Century French Antique Country Architectural Elements
Limestone
Early 1900s French Antique Country Architectural Elements
Glass, Wood
19th Century French Antique Country Architectural Elements
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Country Architectural Elements
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Antique Country Architectural Elements
Wood
19th Century French Antique Country Architectural Elements
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Country Architectural Elements
Brass
1880s French Antique Country Architectural Elements
Wood, Paint
1930s English Vintage Country Architectural Elements
Brass