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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
Zabihi Collection Burmese Myanmar Hand Painted Textile
Located in New York, NY
This appears to be a Burmese hand-painted narrative textile (possibly a Jataka story cloth or Parabaik panel) — a traditional form of illustrated storytelling art from Myanmar, proba...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Cotton

Too Young to Die by Patricia Fox-Sheinwold Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Too young to die by Patricia Fox-Sheinwold. Too Young To Die Hardcover Book By Patricia Fox Sheinwold 1979 First Edition. Too Young to Die by Patricia Fox-Sheinwold Hardcover published by Emson Books, N.Y. 1997. 301 pages with illustrations. Informative and fascinating hardcover book on the lives and tragic deaths of 40 personalities from music legends like Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley,John Lennon,Jimi Hendrix,Jimmy Morrison, Janis Joplin,to lesser known deaths like Sam Cooke, Charlie Parker, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darin, Jim Croce, Rickie Nelson and Duane Allman.
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

19th Century Painted Dress Model or Doll
Located in Troy, NY
19th Century Folk Art Painted Dress Model or Doll, Beautiful example of a dress model with a sweet, expressive face. The slightly distressed paint adds to its charm. Our pieces are l...
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19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Antique Embroidery from Fez Morocco, Early 20th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Fez embroidery was among the most sophisticated textile arts of Morocco, practiced by women in domestic settings and highly prized as part of marriage furnishings. The geometric patt...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silk

Hand Carved Marble Stone Pyramid Aztec Mayan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of vintage green and white marble Aztec Mayan stone bookends. Vintage handcrafted large heavy natural marble bookends with Aztec Mayan green head on a pyramidal form. These are very substantial, heavy and well handmade bookends. They are hand carved white with white natural color of the marble and the green marble carved Mayan head...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble

18th Century Carved Wooden Representing Christ on the Cross Folk Art
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Latin American 1700s wooden crucifix. Carved face and body features. Beautiful patina. Jesus on the Cross Folk Art. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and V...
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Mid-18th Century Paraguayan Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Very Tall 19th Century French Shabby Original Painted Hat Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very tall 19th century French Shabby original painted hat stand, shop display The stand came from a milliners’ shop in France, it has a turned upright column set on a round turned...
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19th Century Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paint

1960s vintage brass and copper umbrella stand italy
Located in Cantù, IT
1960s vintage brass and copper umbrella stand italy
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20th Century Italian Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass, Copper

1960s Moroccan Vintage Flat-Weave Brown Tribal Organic Textile
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s Vintage Moroccan rug flat-weave tribal brown Kilim or blanket.Large size blanket vintage Moroccan rug, handwoven by Berber women in Morocco for t...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

Hand Made Folk Art Sterling Necklace and Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern and Architectural Sterling Necklace and Earrings - hand-made and trending, this piece, along with their earrings have the effortless and artistic flavor of Architect, Frank Ge...
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20th Century Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Sterling Silver

Silk Ikat Chapan, Tajikstan, Late 19th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Chapans are probably the most famous Central Asian fashion garments made from mostly ıkats, either pure silk and lined with cotton, or silk war and cotton weft , again with a cotton ...
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Late 19th Century Tajikistani Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silk

Vintage Indonesian Ikat with an Embroidered Center, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rarer piece with an embroidered center , in rather good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Cotton

1930s Folk Art, Wood and Metal Airplane / Fan
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Folk Art, wood and metal airplane / fan... amazing design, working motorized fan blade, hand build and hand painted.
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

18th Century Wooden Apothecary Jar
Located in Copenhagen, K
Wooden pharmaceutical apothecary jar, marked "CARB LIGN PR".
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1790s German Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

American Carved Wood Painted Ship Officer on Watch with Ship Lantern, C. 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American Folk Art carved wood and painted ship officer on watch standing on a two tiered squared plinth with a brass and galvanized ship lantern hanging from wrist. Late 19th Century.
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1890s American Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood, Paint

Delightful Antique Painted Hope Chest with Handpainted Dutch Figures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful folk art hand painted antique trunk or chest in a yellow gold having charming male and female Dutch peasants adorning the top. Great size fo...
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Early 1900s North American Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

18th Century Carved Wooden Angel
Located in Houston, TX
Carved wooden angel from Private Chapel in Provence. Wonderful detail in Angel's hair and draped dress. Figure is mounted on an iron stand.
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18th Century French Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Iron

American Pottery Pig Bank, Circa 1880 s
Located in Incline Village, NV
American pottery still bank in the shape of a pig, used for saving coins (usually pennies) to encourage children the importance of thrift. Pottery still banks are somewhat scarce since the typical way to remove coins was to smash the bank open, albeit, with this particular example, perhaps a knife was used for coin removal (note the wear to the coin slot---see images) or perhaps the additional wear is also from many coins having been deposited. The bank is in good all original condition , from an unknown potter (unmarked) circa 1880's, and probably a variant of #633 "Two Toned Pig" in Andy Moore's "The Penny Bank Book" written in 1984 when collecting pottery banks...
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1880s American Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Pottery

West German Handblown Mercury Glass Snowman Christmas Tree Ornament Green Scarf
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is such a cute West German Christmas Tree ornament bulbous and round with holiday cheer and a nicely wrapped present under its arm. I have ...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Blown Glass

Vintage Wood 2 Drawer Spool Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers, 1920 s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming antique spool cabinet, also known as a thread cabinet or country store cabinet. These cabinets were used in general stores and haberdash...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

19th Century Diorama of Sailing Ship ‘Eleanor’
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century diorama of the sailing ship ‘Eleanor’ in original glazed case. Painted antique shadowbox diorama of a three-masthead clipper ship alo...
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19th Century Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Glass, Wood

Vintage Huckley Barrel Carnival Game
By St. Louis Carnival Co.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage carnival game made by the Saint Louis Carnival company. We also have the original paper game rules signs with these. Please note that not all crates are painted St. Louis Car...
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1940s American Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Clay, Wood

French Wooden Table Top Football Soccer Game
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French wooden table top football soccer game This is one for the Boys, it is a 1930s table football game from France, the game has the players in white ...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Navajo Eye Dazzler Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This most unusual Navajo Indian weaving saddle blanket is in black & red with a cream back round color.The backing is in a black linen.
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

Navajo Eye Dazzler Pillow
Navajo Eye Dazzler Pillow
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
"Woodie Wagon Brooklyn Taxi" Sculpture by Paul Jacobsen
By Paul Jacobsen
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Custom sculpture constructed of painted wood. Paul Jacobsen used everyday objects, such as chairs, cars, airplanes, trains, motorcycles and puzzles, all built from scratch and turns...
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2010s American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Corpus of Christ in the Jansenist Style, 17th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Corpus of Christ in the Jansenist Style France or Southern Netherlands, 17th century Carved wood, walnut Height: 32 cm This finely carved corpus of ...
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17th Century French Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE DUTCH HAND PAINTED PARCEL GILT CHILDREN s SLEIGH ZINC LINED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning highly decorative hand made Dutch Children's sleigh with the original zinc lining and painted ...
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1840s Dutch Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Zinc

Large Mahogany Antique Boat Model
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Inspired model of a boat or skiff expertly crafted in mahogany, probably by a boat builder, having a graceful form and has acquired a well earned patina only time can give.
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19th Century English Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

Little Wooden Horse, Pull-Along and Rocker A superb folk art piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Little Wooden Horse, Pull-Along and Rocker A superb folk art piece, home made and a very clever construction, he is made in pine with a real mane and tail. The horse has normal bow ...
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1930s Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Pine

Bogolan Cowrie Shell Mud Cloth Textile
Located in Chicago, IL
Commonly known as Bogolan or Bògòlanfini, this cotton textile was hand spun, handwoven, then dyed through a technique that has been passed down in the Bamana region of Mali for centu...
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20th Century Malian Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Cotton

Painted 19th century Folk Art Child s Chair
Located in Troy, NY
Painted 19th century Folk Art Child's Chair, Adorable, unusual small chair, with one armrest, containing a small compartment. The original paint beautifully worn and faded (minor ret...
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19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Pine

Wood Lawn Bowling Game Original Caddy and Bowling Balls, circa 1900
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Lawn bowling set and caddy. The best orange and yellow paint. Great as a display or design accessory. Or play the game! Complete and as good as it gets. Includes 14 wood carved pins...
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Early 1900s North American Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Christmas Elf with Beer Barrel Money Bank
Located in Copenhagen, K
Fantastic elf or "Nisse" as it is called in Danish, with a beer barrel. The "Nisse" used to live in every farmhouse and you had to threat him nicely and ma...
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1870s Danish Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Earthenware

Rare Pewter Vesta Case, As a Bull Dog’s Head
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Rare Pewter Vesta Case, As a Bull Dog’s Head A very detailed and attractive piece, Match Holder Striker in the form of a Bull Dog’s Head, the vesta has a top store for matches and ...
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19th Century Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Pewter

Unusual Folk aRT "CARTOON" hand painted child s high chair /tray
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Folk aRT "CARTOON" hand painted child's high chair /tray,, Charming little item.. Retains original paint ,,surface,,, Minor veneer missing ( back side). see photo,,Very usabl...
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Arts and Crafts Embossed Brass Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Embossed Brass Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand A Good looking piece, the stand is round with an embossed tavern scene showing jolly merry making musicians It is 17”...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Rare Pug Bulldog Dog Celluloid Figurine vintage, France 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare pug or bulldog Figurine bought in Liege France. It is made of Celluloid and very delicate, this would be a great addition for your Toy or Bulldog collection. It is in nice con...
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1920s French Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wire

Early 20th Century Bezalel Jerusalem Shabbat Tray
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Bezalel Jerusalem wooden tray inlaid with Jerusalem stone and mother of pearl. The large tray is carved with the Seven Species on its...
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Early 20th Century Israeli Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

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Softwood

Lot of two Deer Antler Mount Trophy Black Forest Wood Plaque Austria Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of 3 vintage deer antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaques. Most of them are dated on the backside, it tells they are from the 1920s or older. Measurement's ...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Antler, Wood

Mid-Century C1940 Wooden Airplane Propeller
By Fahlin Production
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand crafted wooden airplane propeller from the mid century c1940. Oak and ash carved wood with brass protection on the thin edges on both ends. Original Fahlin decals and h...
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1940s American Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Ash, Oak

Vintage Boho Staffordshire Boxing Figurine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Step back into the spirited world of 19th-century pugilism with this charming Vintage Boho Staffordshire Boxing Figurine. Featuring the famous bare-knuckle boxing rivals Tom Spring a...
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Early 20th Century British Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Ceramic

Polish Terrazzo Tile from a Synagogue
Located in New York, NY
This is a 19th-century Polish terrazzo tile, dating to around the 1880s, originally used in a synagogue. The rectangular tile features a light blue background adorned with a white St...
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Late 19th Century Polish Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Terrazzo

19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama A delightful and highly decorated example of a late 19th century English folk art ships model diorama...
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19th Century British Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Glass, Wood

Pillowcase Made from a Vintage Kazak Embroıdery, 1970s
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning recommended.
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Mid-20th Century Kazakhstani Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Cotton

WWI Trench Art Knife – “souvenir De Guerre 1914–1917” – Handcrafted Shrapnel
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Ww1trench Art Knife – “souvenir De Guerre 1914–1917” – Handcrafted From Shrapnel" WWI Trench Art Knife – “Souvenir de Guerre 1914–1917” – Handcrafted from Shrapnel – 33 cm This is a...
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1910s Belgian Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Iron

Antique Silk and Cotton Striped Chapan from Central Asia, 1900s
Located in Istanbul, TR
An unusual Chapan with an unusual texture. It is quilted and padded.
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Early 20th Century Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Cotton, Silk

Vintage Sterling Silver Black Pearl Beaded Antique Roman Coin Pendant Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A unique and quite stunning necklace. We haven't seen another quite like it. The piece features a sterling silver design with beads and what appears to be black pearls and a wonderfu...
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20th Century American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Sterling Silver

Model gypsies caravan, handmade and painted, folk art, English circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This superb and ultra rare early folk art scale model of a gypsy or traveller’s caravan is over one hundred years old. It has been beautifully hand made and finely painted. It has gl...
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Early 20th Century English Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wrought Iron

Antique Decorative Cross with Flower and Butterfly Motif - Early 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A hand made ornate antique cross featuring intricate floral, butterfly, and leaf motifs. The design showcases a series of raised, textured flowers and leaves arranged symmetrically a...
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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Beautiful Antique Black Forest Deer Antler Trophy, German, 1890s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique Black Forest deer antler trophy on hand carved, black lacquered wooden plaque. It's from the 1890s or older. The size given in the dimensions section refers to th...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Antler, Wood

Antique Rug Fragment Christmas Stocking
Located in Istanbul, TR
Each piece is one-of-a-kind, celebrating the artistry of traditional weaving while being repurposed into a festive and functional heirloom. Perfect for hanging by the fireplace, gif...
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19th Century Turkmen Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

Irish Horseshoe Coat and Tack Rack by B McMullen A fine quality piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Irish Horseshoe Coat and Tack Rack by B McMullen A fine quality piece made in Walnut by B McMullen saddlery Beautifully made in the shape of a horseshoe with 8 hand forged farrier...
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1910s Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

1940s Annin Flagpole on Iron Stand with Eagle Finial Nautical Yacht Flag Anchor
By Annin Co.
Located in Red Lion, PA
1940s Annin Nautical Yacht Flag with Eagle Finial on Cast Iron Tripod Stand A remarkable example of American maritime history, this 1930-40s Annin & Co. nautical yacht flag and stan...
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1940s American Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal, Iron

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Rare Mushroom, Clown and Boy Head Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size alw...
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1930s German Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wire

Antique Ikat Panel, Uzbekistan, 1920s
Located in Istanbul, TR
A 1920s striking ikat panel. cotton weft , silk warp. It is recently lined with plain cotton.
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Early 19th Century Uzbek Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silk

Swedish Folk Art Child’s Chair
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish 19th Century folk art chair. Scraped to original paint.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Massive Vintage Leather Camel
Located in Dekalb, IL
Large, leather-wrapped wooden camel. This unique decorative piece is one for the books! Using realism, the designer accurately portrays a traditional Dromedary camel, a breed known ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Leather

Yei Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large Yei Navajo Indian weaving pillow has a grey linen backing. The insert is down & feather fill.
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

Yei Indian Weaving Pillow
Yei Indian Weaving Pillow
$788 Sale Price
20% Off

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