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Folk Art Easels

FOLK ART STYLE

Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.

Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.

Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the 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.

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 antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.

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Style: Folk Art
Folk Art Tree Branch Tabletop Easel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tabletop easel composed of tree branches nailed together (ca. Mid-20th century, USA). Wonderful American Folk Art craft in the Adirondack / Rustic styl...
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1950s American Vintage Folk Art Easels

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Tree Branch Tabletop Easel
Folk Art Tree Branch Tabletop Easel

Folk Art Tree Branch Tabletop Easel

$325
French Tolewear Table Easel or Book Rest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Tolewear Table Easel or Book Rest This is a very attractive piece it is made in iron and has decorative detail mostly on the top and on the rest at the bottom of the stand, ...
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1970s Vintage Folk Art Easels

Materials

Metal

French Tolewear Table Easel or Book Rest
French Tolewear Table Easel or Book Rest

French Tolewear Table Easel or Book Rest

$559
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French 19th Century Easel
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful easel is adjustable in the height and on the side.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Easels

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Oak

French 19th Century Easel
French 19th Century Easel

French 19th Century Easel

$2,600
H 55 in W 23.25 in D 23.5 in
Pair of Canadian Folk Art Carved Japanese Internment Camp Figures or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Folk Art carved figures is believed to have been made by a Japanese immigrant to Canada either while or after being interned by the Canadian government during the Second World War. The male carved figure is hand painted in vibrant colors and the base reads: June 11, 1942" and "Ontario" underneath. The nude female carving...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Easels

Materials

Softwood

Pair of Canadian Folk Art Carved Japanese Internment Camp Figures or Sculptures
Pair of Canadian Folk Art Carved Japanese Internment Camp Figures or Sculptures

Pair of Canadian Folk Art Carved Japanese Internment Camp Figures or Sculptures

$1,195 / set
H 15.5 in W 4 in D 2 in
Wood Carved American Folk Art Muscle Car
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand carved Folk Art American Muscle car. Wood carved with original paint surface.
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1950s Vintage Folk Art Easels

Materials

Wood

Wood Carved American Folk Art Muscle Car
Wood Carved American Folk Art Muscle Car

Wood Carved American Folk Art Muscle Car

$1,400
H 7 in W 21 in D 11 in
Bavarian Folk Art Painted Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Bavarian Folk art painted stick stand, umbrella stand This good looking piece it is conical in shape and decorated with flowers, the artist has signed this piece “J L” The stand ...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Easels

Materials

Paint

Bavarian Folk Art Painted Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand
Bavarian Folk Art Painted Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand

Bavarian Folk Art Painted Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand

$647
H 22 in Dm 9 in
Late Nineteenth Century French Faux Bamboo Easel
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French faux bamboo A-frame easel features a 2 inch deep tray which adjusts up and down to different heights by moving the tr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Easels

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Faux Bamboo

Late Nineteenth Century French Faux Bamboo Easel
Late Nineteenth Century French Faux Bamboo Easel

Late Nineteenth Century French Faux Bamboo Easel

$795
H 46 in W 20.5 in D 16.5 in
Mid-Century Italian Silver Giltwood Shell Decor Easel Book Stand
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning vintage Italian silver gilt wood shell design tabletop easel book stand or art display, circa 1950. Beautiful decor piece or could be used to hold a small / medium size bo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Folk Art Easels

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Giltwood

Mid-Century Italian Silver Giltwood Shell Decor Easel Book Stand
Mid-Century Italian Silver Giltwood Shell Decor Easel Book Stand

Mid-Century Italian Silver Giltwood Shell Decor Easel Book Stand

$495
H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 8 in
French 20th Century Adjustable Artist’s Easel
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This oak artist’s easel from late 19th century France is an attractive solution to display large-scale art without a wall, allowing for more personal interaction and engagement with ...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Easels

Materials

Metal

French 20th Century Adjustable Artist’s Easel
French 20th Century Adjustable Artist’s Easel

French 20th Century Adjustable Artist’s Easel

$2,200
H 103.63 in W 23.5 in D 21.63 in
French 19th Century Easel
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This 19th century Easel is made of oak and has 4 wheels at the feet which make it easier to move it. when the support for the painting is positioned at its lowest, the height is 51''...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Folk Art Easels

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Easel
French 19th Century Easel

French 19th Century Easel

$3,110
H 31 in W 23.5 in D 22.25 in
Mies Easel
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous easel with a clear acrylic base and available in Brass or Polished Stainless. Custom heights available upon request.
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2010s American Folk Art Easels

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Mies Easel
Mies Easel

Mies Easel

$1,999 / item
H 28.5 in W 7.5 in D 16 in
1920s French Artist s Wooden Easel
Located in High Point, NC
This 1920s French artist’s wooden easel features a clean, architectural silhouette that reflects the practical, workshop-built design of early 20th-century studios. Crafted in dark-s...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Easels

Materials

Wood

1920s French Artist s Wooden Easel
1920s French Artist s Wooden Easel

1920s French Artist s Wooden Easel

$1,395
H 65.5 in W 31.2 in D 31.2 in
French Art Nouveau Table Easel or Book Rest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Art Nouveau Table Easel or Book Rest This is a very attractive piece it is made in iron and has decorative detail on the top of Marianne and at the bottom of the stand with ...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Easels

Materials

Iron

French Art Nouveau Table Easel or Book Rest
French Art Nouveau Table Easel or Book Rest

French Art Nouveau Table Easel or Book Rest

$661
H 25 in W 10 in D 9 in
Baker Furniture Style French Country Painted Canterbury Book Stand or Magazine R
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous French country or English traditional Canterbury book stand or magazine rack In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Hand carved solid wood, with beautiful pa...
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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Easels

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Style French Country Painted Canterbury Book Stand or Magazine R
Baker Furniture Style French Country Painted Canterbury Book Stand or Magazine R

Baker Furniture Style French Country Painted Canterbury Book Stand or Magazine R

$1,196 Sale Price
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H 32.38 in W 20 in D 14 in
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Antique Folk Art Carved Serpent Artist s Easel
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique wooden art stand Hand-carved intertwined serpents or dragons very much in the Celtic or Northern European style. Carved with a charming ...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Easels

Materials

Wood

Antique Folk Art Carved Serpent Artist s Easel
Antique Folk Art Carved Serpent Artist s Easel

Antique Folk Art Carved Serpent Artist s Easel

H 62.21 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in

Folk Art easels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art easels for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage easels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art easels 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 easels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $325 and tops out at $325 while the average work can sell for $325.

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