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Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Decorative Object Made with Salvaged Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Art barn house models or bird houses. This sculpture works alone on a shelf or table or can be grouped
Category
2010s American Shaker Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Antique Maritime Diorama of a Four-Masted Clipper Ship c. 1880–1910
Located in Black Rock, CT
details, this folk art tableau is housed in its original gilt gesso frame with charming age wear. Likely
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Shadow Boxes
Materials
Metal
Amazing Arma Christi, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
as good condition is currently housed in the Mesner Museum religious relic section. Quite simply this
Category
Antique 1850s German Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Seascape with Sidewheel Steamship, by B. Wallis, circa 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
British ensign at the stern, an American courtesy flag and house flags at the mastheads, with crew visible
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Scrimshaw Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
19th Century Scrimshaw Snuff Box
We are proud to offer an early 19th Century fork art bone
Category
Antique 1820s British Folk Art Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Bone
Antique Nantucket Hand Decorated Folding Double Chair from Steamship or Theater
Located in Nantucket, MA
condition. This is a truly unique piece of folk art, with a charming sense evokes the classic style of
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Benches
Materials
Wood
Map of Nantucket by Austin Strong
1881-1952
, circa 1925
Located in Nantucket, MA
for the hospital. In addition to his more formal public art work, Strong delighted in making
Category
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Maps
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century Agricultural Ploughing Maquette Model
Located in London, GB
example that has stood the test of time.
The House of Antiques sells authentic decorative objects, we
Category
Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Architectural Models
Materials
Metal
Tony Sarg Hand Colored Whimsical Map of Nantucket, circa 1926
By Tony Sarg
Located in Nantucket, MA
, decoupage decorated pantry boxes and other folk art. He is especially remembered on-island for his maps
Category
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Maps
Materials
Paint
Jose Reyes Nantucket Basket, circa Early 1950s
By Jose Formoso Reyes
Located in Nantucket, MA
first worked as a house painter and repaired cane and rush chars. A picture in Life magazine of a basket
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Cane, Wood
Italian Bookcase
Located in Cirencester, GB
We sourced this 19th Century bookcase or dresser from a house in the mountains North of Verona
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Bookcases
Materials
Pine
$5,696
Mid-20th Century English Rope lock Hoist Rhino Sculpture
Located in London, GB
surfaces. Mounted to an aged wooden base.
All the items that we sell at The House of Antiques are
Category
Vintage 1960s British Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
18th Century Hand Forged Wrought Iron Fireplace Trivet
Located in London, GB
decorative and most certainly would not look out of place in front of a country house open fire
Category
Antique 1780s Unknown Folk Art Candlesticks
Materials
Wrought Iron
Sepik River Artefact, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
on specially assigned shelves in the men’s house, where women and children were not allowed to see
Category
Vintage 1920s Papua New Guinean Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Natural Fiber
Nantucket Lightship Basket by Davis Hall, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
purchase the house on 28 North Water Street for his growing family. In 1877, he was appointed to the crew
Category
Antique 1880s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Cane, Oak
19th Century Hand Carved Lion Console Decorative Unique Furniture
Located in London, GB
recently obtained from a private house clearance in Scotland.
Dimensions in inches: H 39” x W 53” x D 13
Category
Antique 1860s British Folk Art Console Tables
Materials
Oak
Original French 1950
s large painting on panel of deer in frame
Located in New York City, NY
, miscellaneous, print, mirror, English country house, trumeau, folk art, mantel
Category
Vintage 1950s French Paintings
Seven Zodiac Relief Signs, Artificial Stone, C. 1940
Located in Stockholm, SE
renovation of old homesteads in the county as well as the preservation of the old folk art of guest houses
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
American Folk Art House Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Embark on a journey through color and creativity with this 20th-century American Folk Art sculpture
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Folk Art Houses on the Hill Painting on Board
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century Folk Art houses on the hill painting on board
We are proud to offer a late 19th
Category
Antique 1890s French Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Folk Art Match House
Located in San Francisco, CA
Handmade folk art house made of wooden matches. The roof is removable to reveal a light buld and
Category
Early 20th Century American More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Jail House Style Chess Set
Located in Ferndale, MI
Folk Art Jail House Style Chess Set
Board: 16.75" square
King: 4" tall, Pawn 2.75" tall
Category
Vintage 1950s American Game Boards
Modernist Folk Art Oil Painting "House on the Hill" Alice Makara W.N.Y Artist
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Folk Art oil painting "House on the Hill" Alice Makara W.N.Y Artist, American 1925-2007
Category
Early 2000s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Folk Art Tribal Wooden Head
Located in London, GB
Item: Folk Art carved wooden head
This lot is a very unusual Folk Art carved wooden head figure
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique / House-shaped steamer /1868s-1912s Folk art objet WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
valuable thing.
It's in the shape of a house, and there are 5 drawers inside. The bottom of the drawer is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji More Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Reed, Cedar
Late 19th Century Folk Art Bumbass instrument
Located in London, GB
Late 19th Century Folk Art Bumbass instrument
A rare example of a late 19th Century folk art
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Brass
English Windjammer Folk Art Plane, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
We are proud to offer an early 20th century Folk Art wooden hand painted red bi-plane from a
Category
Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Painting On Board "To The Fun House" from Coney Island, NY
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Early 20th Century. Original condition Folk Art painting on board "To the Fun House" from Coney
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Original Signed Folk Art Painting by Robyn “The Beaver” Beverland
By Robyn Beverland
Located in Atlanta, GA
most loved was painting. Robyn painted his Folk Art pictures using regular house paint and plywood that
Category
1990s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Plywood
Antique Country Mansion House Embroidery
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Country Mansion house embroidery, circa 1830. The sampler is worked in silk on canvas ground, in a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Silk
William Fellini House with Snow Painting, 1961
By William Fellini
Located in Rio Vista, CA
American 20th century folk artist William Fellini (died in 1971) "House with Snow" depicts an
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Rare Illegal Early 20th Century Folk Art English Gambling Roulette Bar Game
Located in London, GB
A rare illegal early 20th century Folk Art gambling roulette game
We are proud to offer a very
Category
Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Game Boards
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Crew Team Scull Blade Trophy from King’
s College, Cambridge, 1947
Located in Nantucket, MA
Folk art rowing crew team scull blade trophy from King’'s college, Cambridge, 1947. Actual end of
Category
Vintage 1940s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century
MAINE
Fish House Trade Sign in Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine folky original carved and hand painted fish or lobster house from the state of Maine
Category
Antique 1870s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Walnut
School House Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc unusual School house quilt. 1880-1890
fantastic school house quilt in fine condition and
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts
Materials
Cotton
$2,295
"Fun-House" Mirror
Located in North Miami, FL
This almost 6 Ft. tall floor standing fun house mirror is authentically vintage and a fun/whimsical
Category
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Materials
Wood, Mirror
$3,800
1930s Architectural Model,
Doll House
, Modernist Adobe Home, Interior Lighting
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Architectural Model, possibly a hand made doll house? Modernist Adobe Home. Amazing design
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Stucco, Wood
Early 19th Century Folk Art American School Portrait of Julia Lee Aged Seven
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Brownstein, Massachusetts and from their has been housed in The Pinkers Collection of Folk Art Kent UK
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Scratch Built Eggs Box
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Scratch Built Eggs Box
A quirky one-off hand-crafted
Category
Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Glass Carnival Fun-House Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very cool carnival fun-house mirror. Large-scale. Real glass with black painted wood. Most of these
Category
Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Handmade Neon "HOUSE" Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage neon sign "HOUSE" handcut, metal channel letters with hand bent neon glass. Size: 41.5
Category
Vintage 1980s American Signs
Materials
Metal
French Bird House Two-Level
Located in Essex, MA
Rare early 20th century. French two-level bird house made of wood, wire, and metal, two levels
Category
Early 20th Century European More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early Tin Cat House Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
I love these early primitive figural signs. This is hand painted and cut out of tin. the top edge is reinforced, there are pieces riveted on. It has great detail and tons or character.
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitive Signs
$1,200
19th Century Stanfield Hall Staffordshire House
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Staffordshire pottery house model of Stanfield Hall. These models were made in the mid
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Hubley Original Painted House Doorstop
By Hubbley Iron Works
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky all original painted Hubley house in New England cast iron doorstop. The condition is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Country More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Early Rustic 19th Century Farm House Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very rustic stool has incredible patina and heavy wear consistent with age and a lot of use. This milking stool looks like it ended up being a cobblers bench. This 19th century ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Primitives
Materials
Wood
Vintage School House Classroom United States Map
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Graphic vintage United States classroom map that has been heavy map material mounted on solid board for display.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Steampunk Signs
Materials
Wood, Paper
Large Carnival Fun-House Mirror with Real Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very cool carnival fun-house mirror. Large-scale. Real glass. Most of these are made with plastic
Category
Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art
Materials
Wood, Glass
"Under Construction, " Architects, Designers Model of Timber Framed House
Located in Oakville, CT
Model of timber framed house "Under Construction" architects designers model.
Category
20th Century American American Classical Toys
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique God House "ZUSHI" 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
folk item that housed a carved wooden Buddha statue or god.
This item has an unusual design with two
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Cedar
Fantastic 19th Century Farm House Hat and Coat Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century rustic coat rack is in original cream painted wood and rustic iron hooks. Makes a very cool textile wall rack. The condition is very good.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Primitives
Materials
Iron
Large Vintage Mechanical Papier-Mâché Witches Head from Carnival Haunted House
Located in Lafayette, IN
period folk-art that would be perfect for the carnival or Halloween collector!
Category
Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Materials
Steel
Very Fine Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Framed Country House Portraits
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine pair of large 19th century country house portraits of a lady and a gentleman. Oil on
Category
Antique 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Eroded House Ladder with Elephant Motif, West Nepal, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Eroded house ladder with elephant motif. West Nepal, mid-20th century.
This artfully eroded wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Pine Primitive Farm House Grain Bin Firewood Box Rustic Black Painted
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This is an early pine wooden box. Great for storing firewood. We used it as a recycling bin. Multi-functions with this great early pine box. Wonderful Black coloring on this! You don...
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitive Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paul Revere Doll House and Furniture 73 Pc Vintage Wood Accessories Miniatures
Located in Dayton, OH
Paul Revere 34" doll house and furniture 73 piece vintage wood accessories miniatures
Paul
Category
20th Century American Colonial Toys
Materials
Other
Tribal House Panel. Mithun Motif. Naga of NE India. Mid-20th Century, on Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal house panel from the Naga of Northeast India. With mithun motif. Mid-20th century. Mounted
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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Find many varieties of an authentic folk art house available at 1stDibs. A folk art house — often made from wood, metal and steel — can elevate any home. Find 129 options for an antique or vintage folk art house now, or shop our selection of 32 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect folk art house — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each folk art house bearing Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made folk art house over the years, but those crafted by Jim Rose, Purvis Young and William Fellini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for a folk art house can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $95 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.
Questions About Folk Art House
- Is mandala art folk art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What Ukrainian folk art is called depends on its medium. Named after the village from which it emerged, Petrykivka is a type of decorative painting that often features colorful flowers and birds against a white background. The name for decorating eggs is pysanky, and vyshyvka is the term for decorative embroidery. Explore a large selection of folk art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mexican folk art can be characterized by vibrant colored paintings and jewelry designed with floral motifs. Lush forests and animals, especially birds, are featured in Mexican folk art, which is a blend of Indigenous and European methods and skills. You’ll find a variety of Mexican folk art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between fine and folk art comes down primarily to function. Fine artists produce paintings, prints, sculptures and other artworks to express an idea or concept, communicate a message or tell a story. With folk art, artists are usually more interested in following cultural traditions than self-expression. Pieces of folk art often have more practical uses compared to works of fine art, such as quilts and furniture. Other examples of folk art include pottery, masks, textiles and carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of fine and folk art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jamini Roy was an Indian artist whose paintings often reflected his Indian roots. Roy combined imagery from Indian folk art with Western motifs to create his unique modern works. Subjects ranged from paintings of legendary figures to everyday life in rural Bengal. His goal was to make art affordable to everyone. Browse a selection of Jamini Roy paintings on 1stDibs.
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