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Scandinavian Ceramic by Greth Helland Hansen for Aluminia.
Located in Courbevoie, Hauts de Seine
Earthenware vase, pattern of Tenera Greth Helland Hansen.
Category

Danish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Painted Coat Rack
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A turned and painted hat, coat and brolly stand. Probably Scandinavian, late 19th century.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Wallpicture "a Study for Restaurant Folke", Erik Forseth, Sweden
By Carl Einar Andreas Forseths
Located in Stockholm, SE
Carl Einar Andreas Forseths (1892-1982) mixed technic work is dated and signed: Studie för restaurant Folke Einar Forseth 40?. The work is made on paper and of coalpens. Size: 198 x...
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Unusual and Finely Made Canework Child s Rocking Horse
Located in Babworth, Retford
The bamboo body bound with rattan and supported by a rocking base, Denmark, circa 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
A darling 19th century carved and painted Scandinavian folk art chair with reticulated design and
Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Painted Furniture

Jacob Jensen Scandinavian Teak and Rosewood, Vikings, 1950s
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Museum at CSULB.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Wood

Danish Povl Kjer Rocking Sheep, 1950s
Located in Amherst, NH
Danish designer Povl Kjer handcrafted child rocking sheep, 1950s. Made with genuine sheepskin and pine wood base, this original designed rocking horse is still made in Denmark today....
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys

Materials

Pine, Sheepskin

Hand-Painted Wooden Danish Royal Guardsman by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two life-size versions of Kay Bojesen's iconic wooden Guardsmen flanked the entrance to his Copenhagen shop, which was located near the Royal Palace. This drummer is in lovely condit...
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys

Materials

Wood

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Scandinavian Folk Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of Scandinavian folk art available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and wool, every item from our selection of Scandinavian folk art was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of Scandinavian folk art, we have 97 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of Scandinavian folk art bearing Folk Art, Scandinavian Modern or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of Scandinavian folk art over the years, but those crafted by Royal Copenhagen, Axel Salto and Borje Skohg are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Scandinavian Folk Art?

The average selling price for a piece of Scandinavian folk art at 1stDibs is $1,836, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $22,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Scandinavian Folk Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    What 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mexican 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jamini 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.