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Byzantine Silver-Gilted Filigree Bride
s Earrings Arpalii, 19th Century Bulgaria
Located in Sofia, BG
Veleva and Snezhana Dancheva-Blagoeva, 'Bulgarian National Costumes and Folk Jewellery', Sofia 1983, pl
Category
1880s Bulgarian Balkan Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Henry Tate
Sons Sugar Cube Crate, circa 1900
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Art lover and sugar cube king, Henry Tate was responsible for making the sugar cube popular. Henry
Category
1890s English Country Antique Primitive Folk Art
19th Spanish Century Plow
Located in Round Top, TX
and iron. These pieces are wonderful as wall-mounted art, coat racks or converted into light fixtures.
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Spanish Century Plow
Located in Round Top, TX
and hand forged iron. These pieces are wonderful as wall-mounted art, coat racks or converted into
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Hand-Carved Oak Washboard
Located in Baltimore, MD
a beautiful work of art. This oak washboard, hand-cut and carved in a single piece, is rippled on
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Oak
Large 19Thc Original Powder Blue Cheese Box / Pantry From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine & sturdy 19thc original powder blue painted cheese or pantry box in fine condition ! These larger then life boxes are very rare to find with such great surface. A real coll...
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19thc Early Large New England Pantry Box W/ Lid
By Shaker Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early New England tall pantry box is in great condition and form.The wrap fingers overlap and are in great secure condition. The untouched surface is the best .
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Hickory, Pine
Large 19thc Original Red Painted Signed New England Dough Bowl
By New England Glass Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic undisturbed surface large red 19thc dough bowl or trencher signed NSS - Ekeberg and was found in the state of Maine . The patina is unbelievable with a white worn interior...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
19thc Bentwood Coat
Hat Rack
By Thornet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing rustic bentwood hat and coat rack is in as found great condition. It is very sturdy and strong . Looks great in a cabin or beach house .
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Hickory
19th C. Wooden bowl on pedestal
Located in Houston, TX
19th C. Hand carved rustic wooden bowl on pedestal from Mali.
Category
19th Century Malian Antique Primitive Folk Art
Early 19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved Wood Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very early hand-carved and chipped carved wood box or trunk. This amazing hand-carved lift top box has all the original handmade hardware and hinges. The legs are in very good c...
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Primitive Folk Art
19thc Original Putty Painted Graduated Pantry Boxes
By New England Glass Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing collection of matching 19thc graduated sizes & original putty painted boxes are in great condition . The pantry's are all in the same amazing surface and were found in t...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Boxwood
Large Early 19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl w/ Handles
By New England Glass Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing early hand carved dough bowl with handles and fantastic patina. This bowl is in wonderful condition with some early tin repairs . Great surface ! This is one of the largest a...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
19thc Large Sponge Ware Mixing Bowl From Vermont
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful very large pottery sponge ware mixing bowl was found in the state of Vermont.The base has a yellow pottery patina.The bowl is great filled with fruit on a farm table o...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Fantastic 19thc Double Handled Hand Carved N .E. Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Double handled New England hand carved dough bowl.This wonderful original old surface wood bowl is made from one piece of wood.The inside of the bowl has a wonderful worn patin...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Antique Child
s Push Sled with Original Finish and Hand-Painted Details
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique child's push snow sleigh features original finish, hand-painted details and bells, circa 1890
Measures: 30" H x 48" W x 13" D.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Softwood
Early 19thc Oversized Pantry or Grain Container From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic early form over size 19thc pantry bin or grain box found in Maine. This wonderful box has early rose head nails and pointed arrow laps with a wonderful undisturbed patina ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
18Thc Hand Made Copper Coffee Pot From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early and rustic 18thc hand made goose neck coffee pot from New England .The patina & form is fantastic and condition is very good.This rustic copper pot has a swing handle and wo...
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Copper
19thc Hickory Hay Fork From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc early handmade oak or hickory hay fork from New England in very good condition .The construction is square nails and wood pegs.The condition is very good and ready for hanging ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Group Of Three 19THC Original White Painted Firkin
s From N.E.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FANTASTIC ORIGINAL WHITE/CREAM PAINTED 19THC FIRKIN /BUCKETS FROM NEW ENGLAND IN WONDERFUL OLD SURFACE.SOLD AS A GROUP OF THREE OR INDIVIDUALLY.SMALL 10 HIGH/10 DIAMETER/10 LONG 895....
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19THC Handmade Copper
Iron Large Applebutter Kettle From Pa.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FANTASTIC HANDMADE AND HAND FORGED COPPER AND IRON HANDLE KETTLE FROM PENNSYLVANIA .THE CONDITION IS VERY GOOD.THESE BIG OVERSIZE KETTLES WERE MADE FOR COOKING AND MAKING APPLE BUTTE...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Copper, Iron
Two 19THC Original White Painted Firkins From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WONDERFUL ORIGINAL 19THC WHITE PAINTED FIRKIN'S FROM NEW ENGLAND.THIS STACK OF TWO BUCKETS WITH LIDS ARE IN GREAT CONDITION AND ARE SOLD AS A PAIR. SMALL IS 10 HIGH/10 DEEP. LARGE IS...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19thc Schoolgirl Sampler from New England of ABC
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful miniature schoolgirl 19thc sampler from New England in the original frame and done on early linen homespun.The frame seams to be original to the piece.The condition is ver...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19thc Original Green/blue Sugar Bucket From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing small scale original painted 19thc sugar bucket from New England.Wonderful form and patina.The condition is very good.
Category
19th Century American Country Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19thc Windsor Foot Stool From New England/Signed By The Maker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc signed by the maker, Paine Furniture Boston, Mass. Windsor foot stool in original old surface. The condition is very good. This is a great addition to any Americana collection.
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Walnut
Fantastic 19thc Brass Sleigh or Door Bells With Brass Heart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing 19thc brass sleigh or door bells with a brass tack of a heart in the center of the leather strap. This is a graduated set of bells on the original leather strap. The conditi...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
19th Century Indian Juggling Pins with Original Gilded Painted Stars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century original painted and gilded stars juggling pins. The pair off these pins are in good but worn condition. The stars are on both sides of the pins and gilded bands...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Rare 19thc Small Original Blue Painted Butter Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing small scale 19thc blue bowl is a great size and will fit in any cupboard because of the scale.Wonderful original surface with a great patina.Wear on the base of the bowl...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
19thc Original Powder Blue Tool Carrier From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FANTASTIC ORIGINAL 19THC DRY POWDER BLUE PAINTED TOOL CARIER OR TOTE.THE INSIDE TRAY IS REMOVABLE AND IS PAINTED INSIDE AND OUT.THE HANDLE IS WORN TO THE NATURAL WOOD AND IS COMPLETL...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19thc Original Cream Painted Firkin From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC FANTASTIC CREAM PAINTED FIRKIN BUCKET WITH THE ORIGINAL LID.THIS FIRKIN IS IN GREAT CONDITION .THE NAILS ARE EARLY COPPER NAILED CONSTRUCTION.
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19thc Original Blue Painted Firkin From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY ORIGINAL 19THC BLUE PAINTED FIRKIN FROM NEW ENGLAND.THIS WONDERFUL BLUE FIRKIN IS IN GREAT CONDITION AND IS STAMPED OR SIGNED BY THE MAKER ON THE TOP OF THE LID.THIS IS A REAL ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19thc Original Paint Decorated Wooden Butter Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED WOOD BUTTER BOWL FROM NEW ENGLAND .GREAT PAINTED THREE DIMENTIONAL LOOK IN A ROUND PAINTED SCENE.THE WOOD BOWL IS IN GREAT CONDITION AND SO IS THE PAINTED SURF...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19thc Dough Tray W/lollypop End Cut Outs
Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WONDERFUL PINE 19THC DOUGH TRAY FROM NEW ENGLAND IN NATURAL OLD SURFACE.THIS DOUGH BIN HAS EARLY BIG HANDMADE NAILS ON THE BASE.WONDERFUL CUTOUTS AND GREAT CONDITION.
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19thc Original Mustard Painted Salt Box From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic & folky New England salt box or wall box.This amazing mustard painted box was made from fruit crates or boxes.The lid has a cool large overhang for lifting up on a regular ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Amazing 19thc Original Mustard Painted Cutlery Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic 19thc original mustard painted cutlery box is in great condition with a wonderful old patina.This is from a private collection.Small square nail construction.
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19thc Original Blue Painted Pantry Box From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic untouched original 19thc blue painted pantry box from New England.Beautiful painted surface. Great condition.
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Boxwood
Large 19thc Original Blue Pantry Box From New England/Great form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic original blue painted pantry box from New England.Great form and surface.The condition is very good.These are from a private collection.
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Boxwood, Pine
Rare Collection Of Velvet Fruit On 19thc Red Painted Wood Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic collection of velvet fruit on a 19thc original red painted wood pedestal.This collection of fourteen pieces of velvet fruit is sold with the red painted pedestal stand.The ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
19thc Original Red Painted Candle Box From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine dovetailed candle box is from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania has great detailed construction with dovetailed corners and fine cut out finger holes for the slide top.The sur...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Two 19thc Original White
Blue Pantry Boxes From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 19thc sky blue and a chalky white painted pair of pantry boxes.Great color combination the two together.The pair come from a private collection.Sold as a pair.
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Pine
English Portrait Miniature Double Silhouette of Two Children
Located in Downingtown, PA
The large oval Silhouette depicts two your girls dancing and mounted in a rectangular black frame with metal mounts, circa 1820.
Provenance:
Paula Peyraud,
with M. Ekstein Limi...
Category
1820s English Regency Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Rare 19thc Original White Painted Small Butter Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 19thc white washed butter bowl in original untouched surface.This amazing small scale off center early wood hand made bowl is in great condition.A great addition to any col...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
19th Century Cast Iron Rabbit Garden Ornament
By Hubbly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cast iron bunny was on someones front porch steps! She is in very good condition and has a mellow aged patinead surface.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Amazing Western Settee From The Mid West
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky ash handmade settee has early handmade pegs and mortised wood slats throughout .IT is a very heavy and a solid bench.The form and construction is the best.The finish is na...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Ash
Fantastic Colorful Collection of Forty Pieces of Hand Painted Stone Fruit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing group of rare and unusual 40 pieces of stone fruit.This wonderful group of stone fruit consists of 3 peanuts,3 bunches of cherries, 2 persimmons ,4 pears,3 oranges,1 lg. bu...
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Early 19thc New England Hand Carved Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing 19thc hand made & carved dough bowl or trencher from New England with the original hole in the top for hanging on the wall in the pantry or kitchen.This wonderful bowl is i...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Early Leather Hat Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large leather hat box is in great condition. Minor wear and scratches consistent with age and use.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Leather
19th Century Industrial Luggage Rack from a Train Station
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine bentwood luggage rack has nickel plated brass joints and is in great sturdy condition. This was from a train station. Great for hanging heavy textiles like Navajo weaving's.
Category
Early 19th Century American Industrial Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Hickory
19thc Original Red Painted Butter Bowl From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic form and color 19thc original red painted wood butter bowl from New England.Great condition with a minor worn piece off of the top ridge.There are no cracks or damages.
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Pair of 19thc New England Pantry Box
Sugar Furkin Bucket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC Original green painted pantry box and sugar bucket from New England.Sold as a pair or individually .They look great as a pair.The condition of both pieces are mint.Both pieces...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Boxwood
18th Century American Large Burl Bowl from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic large 18thc burl bowl from New England.This wonderful bowl is in amazing condition with a small worn piece off the edge from years ago.These bowls are so rare to find in s...
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Burl
19thc Original Red Painted Sugar Bucket from New England w/ Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC Original red painted sugar bucket or small scale furkin in amazing surface. This bucket has a extraordinary patina ! This size or scale is so hard to find in this wonderful con...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Antique Wood Horse Tack Rack, Late 19th Century
Located in Downingtown, PA
American wood horse tack rack,
late 19th century.
The rack originally was made for horse tack. It has a lovely old surface.
Dimensions: 8 inches high x 52 1/2 inches wide x 8 ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Country Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Wood
c.1880 Rustic Handmade American Implement Rack
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Stunning antique American garden implement/tool rack. Awesome utilized a variety of ways, though limitless as far as your imagination can run. Shown with an authentic hand-carved pit...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century Handmade Canteen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful New England is all wood and has several wood band wraps. The lid is even hand-carved wood. The condition is very good.
Category
Early 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Model Ranch House Barn/Birdhouse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Well this is a real odd ball bird house! It has a lift top door in the back that goes from left to right over the entire back side. The construction is all wood base with red clay co...
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Wood
LATE 18THC WOODEN BUCKET W/ HANDLE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LATE 18THC BUCKET ALL ORIGINAL MADE FROM ONE PIECE OF WOOD IN PRISTINE CONDITION FOUND IN MAINE.
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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Antique Primitive Folk Art For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique primitive folk art for your home. An item from our selection of antique primitive folk art — often made from wood, metal and softwood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of antique primitive folk art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of antique primitive folk art is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Victorian and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Andrianna Shamaris, Hubley Manufacturing Company and african people each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of antique primitive folk art that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Primitive Folk Art?
Prices for a piece of antique primitive folk art start at $85 and top out at $56,250 with the average selling for $1,150.
Finding the Right Folk-art for You
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.
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