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  1. Catering & Design
  2. Rentals

Rental Trend: 15 Country-Style, Shabby Chic Finds

Jana Schiowitz
September 19, 2011

At the BizBash West Expo in Pasadena in June, Town & Country Event Rentals showed off its new Vineyard collection, pieces with a rustic, cozy look evocative of an outdoor winery setting—and a welcome contrast to the modern, sleek furniture that has dominated the rental business in the past several years. In the exhibit, a striped canopy hung over a tabletop covered in lacy coverings. Fruits and artichokes served as accent pieces alongside etched glassware under hanging chandeliers. Other rental companies have also been pushing country-style furnishings—think lots of big, rustic farm tables and country-style furnishings. Maybe we’ll see a shabby chic revival this fall? Here are 15 ideas to consider.

 

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Photo: Courtesy of Town and Country Event Rentals
Town & Country Event Rentals' booth at BizBash West Expo in Pasadena in June.
Town & Country Event Rentals' booth at BizBash West Expo in Pasadena in June.
Photo: Courtesy of Town and Country Event Rentals
Chateau collection, pricing ranges from $120 to $300, available across the U.S. from AFR Furniture Rental.
Chateau collection, pricing ranges from $120 to $300, available across the U.S. from AFR Furniture Rental.
Photo: Courtesy of AFR Furniture Rental & Event Furnishings
Tables and cottage doors from the Vineyard collection of aged vintage furnishings, prices range from $52.50 to $149.50, available in Southern California from Town & Country Event Rentals.
Tables and cottage doors from the Vineyard collection of aged vintage furnishings, prices range from $52.50 to $149.50, available in Southern California from Town & Country Event Rentals.
Photo: Tom Hinckley
Aged farm table, $100, available in Chicago, Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin from Tablescapes Party Rental Inc.
Aged farm table, $100, available in Chicago, Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin from Tablescapes Party Rental Inc.
Photo: Courtesy of Tablescapes Party Rentals
Muskoka charger, $5.50, available in Toronto from Exclusive Affair Rentals.
Muskoka charger, $5.50, available in Toronto from Exclusive Affair Rentals.
Photo: Courtesy of Exclusive Affair
Town & Country Event Rentals offers table and chairs also from the Vineyard collection of aged vintage furnishings. Prices range from $13.50 to $119.50 and items are available in Southern California.
Town & Country Event Rentals offers table and chairs also from the Vineyard collection of aged vintage furnishings. Prices range from $13.50 to $119.50 and items are available in Southern California.
Photo: Tom Hinckley
Farm table, available across the U.S. from Party Rental Ltd.
Farm table, available across the U.S. from Party Rental Ltd.
Photo: Courtesy of Party Rental Ltd
The Willow pendant with shadows from FormDecor, $95-$159 depending on size, available in Los Angeles.
The Willow pendant with shadows from FormDecor, $95-$159 depending on size, available in Los Angeles.
Photo: Courtesy of Form Decor
Chandeliers from the Vineyard collection, prices range from $39.50 to $125, available in Southern California from Town & Country Event Rentals.
Chandeliers from the Vineyard collection, prices range from $39.50 to $125, available in Southern California from Town & Country Event Rentals.
Photo: Tom Hinckley
Rustic table, $250, available across the U.S. from FWR Rental Haus.
Rustic table, $250, available across the U.S. from FWR Rental Haus.
Photo: Courtesy of Fresh Wata
The Tuscan cafe chair from Classic Party Rentals is shown here in brown. The product is available in Virginia, California, Washington, D.C., Memphis, Atlanta, Arizona, and Florida.
The Tuscan cafe chair from Classic Party Rentals is shown here in brown. The product is available in Virginia, California, Washington, D.C., Memphis, Atlanta, Arizona, and Florida.
Photo: Courtesy of Classic Party Rentals
Limed Grey Oak French Style dining table, $495, available in New York from Bridge Furniture & Props, LLC.
Limed Grey Oak French Style dining table, $495, available in New York from Bridge Furniture & Props, LLC.
Photo: Courtesy of Bridge Furniture and Props
Natural picnic table, $75, available from Boston to Washington D.C. fromSomething Different Party Rental.
Natural picnic table, $75, available from Boston to Washington D.C. fromSomething Different Party Rental.
Photo: Courtesy of Party Rental Ltd
Limed grey oak French cafe chair from Bridge Furniture & Props, LLC is $125 and available in New York.
Limed grey oak French cafe chair from Bridge Furniture & Props, LLC is $125 and available in New York.
Photo: Courtesy of Bridge Furniture and Props
Natural picnic bench, $25, available from Boston to Washington D.C. from Something Different Party Rental.
Natural picnic bench, $25, available from Boston to Washington D.C. from Something Different Party Rental.
Photo: Courtesy of Something Different Party Rental
Round rattan charger, $5, available across the U.S. from Something Different Party Rental.
Round rattan charger, $5, available across the U.S. from Something Different Party Rental.
Photo: Courtesy of Party Rental Ltd
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