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Folk Art Loveseats

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
Stool Fruitwood Treen Heart Love Minature Folk Vernacular Commemorative Child s
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Charming piece of folk, vernacular, country furniture oozing character. - It was most likely intended as a love token or to commemorate a child as there is not much wear on the un...
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1780s English Antique Folk Art Loveseats

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Fruitwood

Stool Fruitwood Treen Heart Love Minature Folk Vernacular Commemorative Child s
Stool Fruitwood Treen Heart Love Minature Folk Vernacular Commemorative Child s

Stool Fruitwood Treen Heart Love Minature Folk Vernacular Commemorative Child s

$5,510
Rustic Folk Art Bench, Spain, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Folk Art; Primitive Bench; Monoxylite Wood; 19th century; Spain; Wabi Sabi; Rustic; Craftsmanship; Arts & Crafts; Rustic two-seater bench from 19th century Spain, with a charming ...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Folk Art Loveseats

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Wood

Rustic Folk Art Bench, Spain, 19th Century
Rustic Folk Art Bench, Spain, 19th Century

Rustic Folk Art Bench, Spain, 19th Century

$5,500
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Antique Primitive Northern Swedish Rustic Folk Art Bench or Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Primitive antique rustic bench in folk art from northern Sweden. Made by hand with a frame in solid pine around 1820 to 1840. The bench has a rustic surface which tells the age and h...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Loveseats

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Pine

Antique Primitive Northern Swedish Rustic Folk Art Bench or Sofa
Antique Primitive Northern Swedish Rustic Folk Art Bench or Sofa

Antique Primitive Northern Swedish Rustic Folk Art Bench or Sofa

$5,068
H 31.11 in W 61.03 in D 23.63 in
Walnut and Corian Gallery Bench Mid-Century Modern inspired Minimal Handmade
By Le Corbusier, Maarten van Severen, George Nakashima, Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bench is composed of a Corian top floating on an elegantly detailed walnut frame. It is large enough for one's imagination or a group conversation. Spanning 7' long, it commands environments while subtly disappearing like its double miter joints that waterfall into the walnut grain. The bench is sawn from long hand-selected boards, carefully milled with a miter joint detail that cascades or 'waterfalls' a continuous grain from the seat down through the legs. To further accentuate the bench's slender span, we chose a double miter cut on the edge profile that almost makes the Bench's thickness at first glance disappear. The white-to-walnut bench refines the moment of repose. Its minimalism is as seductive as its touch to the senses. This bench is versatile and can just as easily define a vestibule or gallery window as it will sit aside a matching dining table. Finished in Tung oil it maintains a natural look and feel for the locally sourced black walnut. This item is available in custom sizes or finishes upon request. Due to natural materials used, the object received will be unique in material figuring and coloration. No item assembly or installation is necessary. Care for the object is minimal and can be conditioned every 2 years to maintain the original finish. All of our pieces are originally designed and handmade in the Brooklyn, NY based Figure+Ground studio; we don't believe in the separation of design and fabrication. Each item is handcrafted, serialized, and shipped with a “Certificate of Authenticity”, documenting its place in history. Own an original Figure+Ground Piece...
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2010s American Folk Art Loveseats

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Oak, Walnut

Walnut and Corian Gallery Bench Mid-Century Modern inspired Minimal Handmade
Walnut and Corian Gallery Bench Mid-Century Modern inspired Minimal Handmade

Walnut and Corian Gallery Bench Mid-Century Modern inspired Minimal Handmade

$4,900 / item
H 19 in W 80 in D 15 in
Rustic Bench, 19th Century, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Late 19th Century Rustic Spanish Pyreneese Mountains Wooden Bench. Made with wood. Very decorative piece. CONDITION: Very good vintage condition. DIMENSIONS: Height: ...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Folk Art Loveseats

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Wood

Rustic Bench, 19th Century, Spain
Rustic Bench, 19th Century, Spain

Rustic Bench, 19th Century, Spain

$2,800
H 31.5 in W 71.26 in D 18.9 in
19th century Spanish baroque hall bench
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very impressive 19th century Spanish baroque hall bench. Gorgeous deep red colour to the timber and the design is striking. Totally original with the only faults being sign...
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19th Century Antique Folk Art Loveseats

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Cherry

19th century Spanish baroque hall bench
19th century Spanish baroque hall bench

19th century Spanish baroque hall bench

$3,650
H 39.38 in W 82.68 in D 21.66 in
Rustic 19th Century Blue Painted Pine Bench, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Fun and festive original blue painted bench that has been naturally worn and distressed over time revealing the natural pine below, all adding to the character and charm of this deli...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Loveseats

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Pine, Paint

Rustic 19th Century Blue Painted Pine Bench, Denmark
Rustic 19th Century Blue Painted Pine Bench, Denmark

Rustic 19th Century Blue Painted Pine Bench, Denmark

$1,900
H 41.5 in W 43.5 in D 16.25 in
Rustic Wooden Bench, Alpines 18th / 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Long bench made of solid wood with a beautiful patina and iron rivets. The bench stands on three legs, with the backrest and seat made from a continuous wooden plank.
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19th Century German Antique Folk Art Loveseats

Materials

Softwood

Rustic Wooden Bench, Alpines 18th / 19th Century
Rustic Wooden Bench, Alpines 18th / 19th Century

Rustic Wooden Bench, Alpines 18th / 19th Century

$5,366
H 40.95 in W 100.01 in D 21.26 in
Mid 19th century rustic Swedish hand painted pine bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century rustic Swedish painted pine bench circa 1860. Here we present a traditional Swedish bench, complete in it's original hand painted deep red and green colour scheme. ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Loveseats

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Pine, Paint

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish hand painted pine bench
Mid 19th century rustic Swedish hand painted pine bench

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish hand painted pine bench

$3,099
H 36.5 in W 85 in D 18 in
Rustic Spanish Bench, 19th century
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A rustic bench from 19th-century Spain, originating from the Castile y León region. This piece is a quintessential example of rustic Folk Art style, bringing authentic, old-world so...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Folk Art Loveseats

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Wood, Oak

Rustic Spanish Bench, 19th century
Rustic Spanish Bench, 19th century

Rustic Spanish Bench, 19th century

$5,008
H 47.64 in W 58.67 in D 19.3 in
18th Century Swedish Rustic Folk Art Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish Folk Art bench from the late 1700s. The bench is Primitive and rustic and has a lot of character, especially given the original distressed paint and authentic patina...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Loveseats

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Rustic Folk Art Bench
18th Century Swedish Rustic Folk Art Bench

18th Century Swedish Rustic Folk Art Bench

$3,040
H 18.9 in W 52.76 in D 14.57 in
George III Fruitwood and Upholstered Stool, Circa 1810s
Located in Germantown, MD
A George III Fruitwood and Upholstered Stool, Circa 1810s. Measures: 23.5" W x 16" D x 14.5" H.
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Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Loveseats

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

George III Fruitwood and Upholstered Stool, Circa 1810s
George III Fruitwood and Upholstered Stool, Circa 1810s

George III Fruitwood and Upholstered Stool, Circa 1810s

$1,195
H 14.5 in W 23 in D 16 in
Vintage Folk Art Marquetry Inlay Small Footstool Ottoman Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Folk Art Marquetry Inlay Small Footstool Ottoman Stool. Item featured is a nice small Size, marquetry inlay top, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, very nice vint...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Loveseats

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Wood

Vintage Folk Art Marquetry Inlay Small Footstool Ottoman Stool
Vintage Folk Art Marquetry Inlay Small Footstool Ottoman Stool

Vintage Folk Art Marquetry Inlay Small Footstool Ottoman Stool

$275
H 5 in W 10.75 in D 6.25 in
19th Century Rustic Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Narrow primitive bench from England. Great folkart primitive piece. Note split down left side while looking at straight on.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Folk Art Loveseats

Materials

Wood

19th Century Rustic Bench
19th Century Rustic Bench

19th Century Rustic Bench

$6,000
H 40 in W 42.5 in D 10.25 in

Folk Art loveseats for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Folk Art loveseats 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 loveseats created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fruitwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art loveseats made in a specific country, there are Europe, England, and Spain 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 loveseats differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $5,137 and tops out at $5,500 while the average work can sell for $5,318.

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