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Style: American Colonial
Early American Folk Art 19th Century Cherry Wood Firkin Sewing Box
Located in New York, NY
Early American Folk Art Cherry wood firkin with original varnish finish and a sewing box interior 19th Century The name firkin originated from the Dutch word "viedikkijn" which mean...
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19th Century American Antique American Colonial Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Early American Folk Art 19th Century Cherry Wood Firkin Sewing Box
Early American Folk Art 19th Century Cherry Wood Firkin Sewing Box

Early American Folk Art 19th Century Cherry Wood Firkin Sewing Box

$1,950
18th Century American Sampler
Located in Huntington, NY
18th Century American Sampler In period frame This specific sampler features stylized images of birds, trees, and flora, typical motifs for the era, along with the inscription "A To...
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1740s American Antique American Colonial Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Silk, Wood, Giltwood

18th Century American Sampler
18th Century American Sampler

18th Century American Sampler

$1,800
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19th Century American Tramp Art Cabinet
Located in London, GB
19th Century American Tramp Art Cabinet An authentic example of a late 19th Century hand crafted American tramp art cabinet. Untouched in form, still with its original glass window ...
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1890s American Antique American Colonial Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Pine

19th Century American Tramp Art Cabinet
19th Century American Tramp Art Cabinet

19th Century American Tramp Art Cabinet

$2,174
H 27 in W 17 in D 10 in
American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tall one of a kind cowboy and horse spinning whirligig American Folk Art piece. Most likely from a larger folk art environment. Sheet steel constructi...
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1940s American Vintage American Colonial Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig
American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig

American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig

$5,000
H 76 in W 24 in D 24 in
Airplane Sculpture on Wood Stand, Folk Trench Art
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Airplane Sculpture on Wood Stand Folk Art - possible Trench Art circa 1950 "airplane's spin and can be set into multiple positions" " in original c...
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1950s American Vintage American Colonial Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Airplane Sculpture on Wood Stand, Folk Trench Art
Airplane Sculpture on Wood Stand, Folk Trench Art

Airplane Sculpture on Wood Stand, Folk Trench Art

$250
H 12 in W 12 in D 6.5 in
19th Century Folk-Art Hand-Crafted Bedpost Doll Figure
Located in London, GB
19th century folk-art hand-crafted bedpost doll figure A rare and highly artistic example of an English 19th century folk art bedpost doll figure. With hand carved detail including ...
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1880s British Antique American Colonial Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Folk-Art Hand-Crafted Bedpost Doll Figure
19th Century Folk-Art Hand-Crafted Bedpost Doll Figure

19th Century Folk-Art Hand-Crafted Bedpost Doll Figure

$2,039
H 15 in W 6 in D 4 in
"The Bird Cane", Unusual Early 20th Century Walking Cane
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century walking cane We are proud to offer a highly unusual walking cane made from aged bamboo. This unique and artistic object has naturally taken the form of a bird. ...
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1920s British Vintage American Colonial Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Bamboo

"The Bird Cane", Unusual Early 20th Century Walking Cane
"The Bird Cane", Unusual Early 20th Century Walking Cane

"The Bird Cane", Unusual Early 20th Century Walking Cane

$1,084
H 37 in W 7 in D 3 in
Wooden Octagonal Tramp or Folk Art Basket, 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An octagonal decorative wooden tramp art basket. Created from popsicle sticks, this basket is lightweight, perfect for holding remotes or other odds and en...
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20th Century American American Colonial Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Wooden Octagonal Tramp or Folk Art Basket, 20th Century
Wooden Octagonal Tramp or Folk Art Basket, 20th Century

Wooden Octagonal Tramp or Folk Art Basket, 20th Century

$187 Sale Price
25% Off
H 2.75 in W 9.75 in D 9.75 in
Antique Wooden Sewing Box Tramp Art Folk Art Unique Piece 1928
Located in Poperinge, BE
Antique sewing box, wooden tramp art box with green fabric parts and a pincushion at the top, unique handmade object, at the bottom a metal plate ...
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1920s French Vintage American Colonial Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Antique Wooden Sewing Box Tramp Art Folk Art Unique Piece 1928
Antique Wooden Sewing Box Tramp Art Folk Art Unique Piece 1928

Antique Wooden Sewing Box Tramp Art Folk Art Unique Piece 1928

$355 Sale Price
30% Off
H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
Folk Art Bottle Cap Snake
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A whimsical and surprisingly decorative Snake constructed of dozens of colorful bottle caps pierced and strung on a length of strong metal wire allowing twists and turns into many co...
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Folk Art Bottle Cap Snake
Folk Art Bottle Cap Snake

Folk Art Bottle Cap Snake

$350
H 1.5 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
American Sampler Under Glass with the Original Gilt Birdseye Maple Frame, C 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American sampler under glass with the original gilt Birdseye maple frame, Early 19th Century. Alphabet and Numerals. Signed by maker Maria Nuttall Age 7.
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1830s American Antique American Colonial Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Linen, Glass, Birdseye Maple, Giltwood

American Sampler Under Glass with the Original Gilt Birdseye Maple Frame, C 1830
American Sampler Under Glass with the Original Gilt Birdseye Maple Frame, C 1830

American Sampler Under Glass with the Original Gilt Birdseye Maple Frame, C 1830

$6,500
H 23.25 in W 17.25 in D 1.25 in
Old Paint Folk Art Spool Shelf
Located in Seattle, WA
Wonderful very functional spool shelf. Very well-made, great color.
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19th Century American Antique American Colonial Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Old Paint Folk Art Spool Shelf
Old Paint Folk Art Spool Shelf

Old Paint Folk Art Spool Shelf

$2,800
H 69 in W 36 in D 12 in
19th Century Tramp Art Vegetable Rack
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Tramp Art wall hanging rack with carved crossed sticks and carved rosettes on one side.
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19th Century North American Antique American Colonial Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Tramp Art Vegetable Rack
19th Century Tramp Art Vegetable Rack

19th Century Tramp Art Vegetable Rack

$600
H 27 in W 13.5 in D 5 in
American Sampler Under Glass with the Original Gilt Birdseye Maple Frame, C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American sampler under glass with the original gilt Birdseye maple molded edge frame, Early 19th Century. Signed by maker Mary Ann Browning, Age 12.
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1820s American Antique American Colonial Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Glass, Birdseye Maple, Giltwood, Linen

American Sampler Under Glass with the Original Gilt Birdseye Maple Frame, C 1820
American Sampler Under Glass with the Original Gilt Birdseye Maple Frame, C 1820

American Sampler Under Glass with the Original Gilt Birdseye Maple Frame, C 1820

$6,000
H 20.25 in W 16.25 in D 1 in
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Folk Art Choppers, Set of Five, circa 1780-1820
Located in New York, NY
This small collection of blacksmith-made food chopper has been hanging on the kitchen wall for over 40 years. These were collected on the East-End of Long...
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Late 18th Century American Antique American Colonial Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Iron

Folk Art Choppers, Set of Five, circa 1780-1820
Folk Art Choppers, Set of Five, circa 1780-1820

Folk Art Choppers, Set of Five, circa 1780-1820

H 12.25 in W 7 in D 1.5 in

American Colonial outsider and self taught art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique American Colonial outsider and self taught art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage outsider and self taught art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with cherry, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Colonial outsider and self taught art made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for outsider and self taught art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,950 and tops out at $1,950 while the average work can sell for $1,950.

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