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Folk Art Seating

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
early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, German Folkart Around 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This early 20th century wabi sabi 3 leg workshop stool from Germany is an excellent example of this style. The piece has a square, rustic-looking seat made of wood and is supported b...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Seating

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Wood

early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, German Folkart Around 1910s
early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, German Folkart Around 1910s

early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, German Folkart Around 1910s

$540
Swedish 19th Century Folk Art Side Chairs in Patinated Pinewood
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of beautifully patinated folk art chairs made in Sweden in the 19th century. Made from pinewood with black lacquered seats. Traditionally, these primitive chairs stood in the ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Pine

Swedish 19th Century Folk Art Side Chairs in Patinated Pinewood
Swedish 19th Century Folk Art Side Chairs in Patinated Pinewood

Swedish 19th Century Folk Art Side Chairs in Patinated Pinewood

$2,612 / set
Antique Circular Hand Carved Indonesian Padouk Wood Ottoman Seat
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Beautifully carved Padouk wood boat builder's ottoman with skilled joinery work and fine details. Some chips and cracks present with old upholstery but structurally sound. Solid Pado...
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1920s Indonesian Vintage Folk Art Seating

Materials

Padouk

Antique Circular Hand Carved Indonesian Padouk Wood Ottoman Seat
Antique Circular Hand Carved Indonesian Padouk Wood Ottoman Seat

Antique Circular Hand Carved Indonesian Padouk Wood Ottoman Seat

$1,880 Sale Price
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Antique English 19th Century Vernacular Cricket Table Side Table Stool
Located in London, GB
Antique English 19th century Vernacular cricket table side table stool Beautiful sculptural piece. Good colour and patina. In very good condition commensurate of age.
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19th Century English Antique Folk Art Seating

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Birch

Antique English 19th Century Vernacular Cricket Table Side Table Stool
Antique English 19th Century Vernacular Cricket Table Side Table Stool

Antique English 19th Century Vernacular Cricket Table Side Table Stool

$7,265
Late 19th Century Wood and Leather Seat Railroad Station Bench
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great looking late 19th century railroad station bench found in the mid-west. Original grey paint on wood surface and very nicely aged leather s...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Seating

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Leather, Wood

Late 19th Century Wood and Leather Seat Railroad Station Bench
Late 19th Century Wood and Leather Seat Railroad Station Bench

Late 19th Century Wood and Leather Seat Railroad Station Bench

$3,800
Folk Style Dining Chair In Wood, Czechoslovakia 1970s
Located in Zohor, SK
A beautiful vintage chair crafted from solid wood, produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s as part of the distinctive “return to folk” design movement. This era celebrated the fu...
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1970s Czech Vintage Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

Folk Style Dining Chair In Wood, Czechoslovakia 1970s
Folk Style Dining Chair In Wood, Czechoslovakia 1970s

Folk Style Dining Chair In Wood, Czechoslovakia 1970s

$399 Sale Price
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18th Century English Folk Art Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Most unusual English oak armchair with profuse carving to rails, crest and arms and possessing great color and patination. Custom crewelwork cushion over later plank seat, carved to ...
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1760s English Antique Folk Art Seating

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Oak

18th Century English Folk Art Chair
18th Century English Folk Art Chair

18th Century English Folk Art Chair

$7,900
Pair of Mid-Century French Folk Art Painted Beechwood Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Mid-Century French Folk Art Painted Beechwood Chairs, France, 1960s Delightfully whimsical and unmistakably unique, this pair of Mid-Century French folk art chairs from the ...
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Seating

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Beech

Pair of Mid-Century French Folk Art Painted Beechwood Chairs, France, 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century French Folk Art Painted Beechwood Chairs, France, 1960s

Pair of Mid-Century French Folk Art Painted Beechwood Chairs, France, 1960s

$2,600 / set
Scandinavian Mid-Century Hand-Carved Pine Wood Stool
Located in Karis, Nyland
A hand-carved pine wood stool with an organic form and an almost brutalist sense of weight. Shaped from solid pine, the seat follows the natural grain of the wood, with visible growt...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Seating

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Wood, Pine

Scandinavian Mid-Century Hand-Carved Pine Wood Stool
Scandinavian Mid-Century Hand-Carved Pine Wood Stool

Scandinavian Mid-Century Hand-Carved Pine Wood Stool

$1,425
Antique Wooden Captain’s Chair Denmark
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Sturdy Danish wooden armchair in the Windsor tradition, a local interpretation of the classic English design. The chair features turned baluster spindles, a curved backrest, and an H...
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1880s Danish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Beech

Antique Wooden Captain’s Chair Denmark
Antique Wooden Captain’s Chair Denmark

Antique Wooden Captain’s Chair Denmark

$990
Pair of Mid-Century French Folk Art Painted Beechwood Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Mid-Century French Folk Art Painted Beechwood Armchairs, France, 1960s A captivating pair of Mid-Century French folk art armchairs, handcrafted in France during the 1960s. M...
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Seating

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Beech

Pair of Mid-Century French Folk Art Painted Beechwood Chairs, France, 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century French Folk Art Painted Beechwood Chairs, France, 1960s

Pair of Mid-Century French Folk Art Painted Beechwood Chairs, France, 1960s

$3,320 / set
French Mid-Century Painted Beechwood Bench, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
French Mid-Century Painted Beechwood Bench, 1960s A delightful expression of 1960s French design, this hand-painted bench is a vibrant, sculptural seating piece crafted in beechwood...
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1960s French Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Beech

French Mid-Century Painted Beechwood Bench, 1960s
French Mid-Century Painted Beechwood Bench, 1960s

French Mid-Century Painted Beechwood Bench, 1960s

$2,300
Rabbit covered in Fabric
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a finely coated Rabbit in fabric. This rabbit is fabric coated. The fabric has a floral print.
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Seating

Materials

Fabric

Rabbit covered in Fabric
Rabbit covered in Fabric

Rabbit covered in Fabric

$240 Sale Price
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Set of 4 chairs in Hazel twigs
Located in PARIS, FR
This set of four chairs, crafted from hazelwood twigs, is a true testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of late 19th-century France. Each chair showcases the intricate weaving o...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Folk Art Seating

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Twig

Set of 4 chairs in Hazel twigs
Set of 4 chairs in Hazel twigs

Set of 4 chairs in Hazel twigs

$2,969 / set
19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Mountain Chair
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Traditional antique mountain chair from southern Germany. This distinctive and primitive chair is entirely handmade and assembled with mortise and tenon joints. This example is made ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Mountain Chair
19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Mountain Chair

19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Mountain Chair

$475
Pair of 20th Century South American Armchairs with Leather Seat and Back
Located in San Marino, CA
Peruvian hand carved reproduction of a French found antique. Dark stained wood frame, very sturdy and substantial. Leather sling seat and back with large nailhead detailing on leathe...
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20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Seating

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Leather

Pair of 20th Century South American Armchairs with Leather Seat and Back
Pair of 20th Century South American Armchairs with Leather Seat and Back

Pair of 20th Century South American Armchairs with Leather Seat and Back

$2,520 / set
Original Red Painted Kubbestol Log Chair, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique carved and painted kubbestol, a traditional Scandinavian chair crafted from a single log. The lovely original red paint is accented by a carved and black painted band. Much o...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Wood, Paint

Original Red Painted Kubbestol Log Chair, Sweden circa 1860-80
Original Red Painted Kubbestol Log Chair, Sweden circa 1860-80

Original Red Painted Kubbestol Log Chair, Sweden circa 1860-80

$2,300
Painted Primitive Welsh Windsor Armchair
Located in Houston, TX
Painted primitive Welsh armchair circa 1800-1849.
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Early 19th Century Welsh Antique Folk Art Seating

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Ash, Elm

Painted Primitive Welsh Windsor Armchair
Painted Primitive Welsh Windsor Armchair

Painted Primitive Welsh Windsor Armchair

$4,800
Late 18th Century Irish Folk Art Armchair, Circa 1780, Ireland
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Late 18th Century Irish Folk Art Armchair, Circa 1780, Ireland. Very decorative piece made with oak. CONDITION: Good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS: Height: 90cm (35.5in) Width: 65cm (25.5in) Depth: 46cm (18in) Seat Height: 44cm (17in) ABOUT THE STYLE: The chair, as furniture, is probably the oldest of all types of furniture found in Ireland. One of the earliest types of seating found in any rural home was the ‘creepie’; a roughly made stool often consisting of a log raised off the floor. Throughout the Irish Country Furniture...
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Late 18th Century Irish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Oak

Late 18th Century Irish Folk Art Armchair, Circa 1780, Ireland
Late 18th Century Irish Folk Art Armchair, Circa 1780, Ireland

Late 18th Century Irish Folk Art Armchair, Circa 1780, Ireland

$4,500
Beautiful Hand Painted 20" Thai Woman Wooden Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This beautiful sculpture is hand carved and painted. It depicts a beautiful Thai woman dress in adornment. It's beautifully painted and hand carved.
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Late 20th Century Thai Folk Art Seating

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Wood, Paint

Beautiful Hand Painted 20" Thai Woman Wooden Sculpture
Beautiful Hand Painted 20" Thai Woman Wooden Sculpture

Beautiful Hand Painted 20" Thai Woman Wooden Sculpture

$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Primitive Welsh Splayed Leg Stool
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive Welsh splayed leg stool with rectangular-shaped slatted seat. This charming dark brown color wooden stool was probably built and used on a farm. ...
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Mid-19th Century Welsh Antique Folk Art Seating

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Wood

Primitive Welsh Splayed Leg Stool
Primitive Welsh Splayed Leg Stool

Primitive Welsh Splayed Leg Stool

$3,600
Majestic Odd Fellows Carved and Painted Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This magnificent Odd Fellows Fraternal Lodge 'throne' (circa 1910-1920) with carved and painted decoration throughout is a fine example of early 20th century Folk Art. Nice use of de...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Majestic Odd Fellows Carved and Painted Armchair
Majestic Odd Fellows Carved and Painted Armchair

Majestic Odd Fellows Carved and Painted Armchair

$3,400
Italian Chair with a Very Original Design with Seat in Colored Fabric Black Wood
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian uncommon chair with a very original design with seat in colored fabric. Heavy black wood. Colored stick decorations on the sides. Grooves o...
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1980s Italian Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Italian Chair with a Very Original Design with Seat in Colored Fabric Black Wood
Italian Chair with a Very Original Design with Seat in Colored Fabric Black Wood

Italian Chair with a Very Original Design with Seat in Colored Fabric Black Wood

$332 Sale Price
20% Off
A Petit Point Embroidered Tapestry Upholstered Stool A Lovely piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Petit Point Embroidered Tapestry Upholstered Stool A Lovely piece, the stool has a geometric designed embroidered wool seat set on a dark blue background, it is set on walnut cabr...
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1960s Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Beech

A Petit Point Embroidered Tapestry Upholstered Stool A Lovely piece
A Petit Point Embroidered Tapestry Upholstered Stool A Lovely piece

A Petit Point Embroidered Tapestry Upholstered Stool A Lovely piece

$616
Large-Scale Swedish Pine Dugout Log Armchair (Kubbestol)
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale Swedish pine dugout log armchair, or kubbestol, hand-carved circa 1930s. Thick seat. Natural-shaped branch-like arms. Mid-brown color and dry ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Pine

Large-Scale Swedish Pine Dugout Log Armchair (Kubbestol)
Large-Scale Swedish Pine Dugout Log Armchair (Kubbestol)

Large-Scale Swedish Pine Dugout Log Armchair (Kubbestol)

$6,700
Early, Swedish Allmoge Poker / Stove Chair, Origin: Sweden, circa 1750
Located in New York, NY
Early, Swedish allmoge poker / stove chair, origin: Blekinge, Southern Sweden, circa 1750 Provenance: Private Manor House, Sweden These chairs were u...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Rush, Wood

Early, Swedish Allmoge Poker / Stove Chair, Origin: Sweden, circa 1750
Early, Swedish Allmoge Poker / Stove Chair, Origin: Sweden, circa 1750

Early, Swedish Allmoge Poker / Stove Chair, Origin: Sweden, circa 1750

$5,900
Bench Swedish Red Wood, 19th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Bench Swedish red wood, 19th century, Sweden. A bench made during the early 19th century in Sweden. Original paint in a dark red shade.    
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Early 19th Century Antique Folk Art Seating

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Wood

Bench Swedish Red Wood, 19th Century, Sweden
Bench Swedish Red Wood, 19th Century, Sweden

Bench Swedish Red Wood, 19th Century, Sweden

$4,800
19th Century Hand-Carved Chair Found in Wester México
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Detailed hand-carved and colorful chair found in Western México, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Seating

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Wood

19th Century Hand-Carved Chair Found in Wester México
19th Century Hand-Carved Chair Found in Wester México

19th Century Hand-Carved Chair Found in Wester México

$900
Studio Furniture American Craft Stool Mid-century modern 1960s USA
By Bobby Falwell
Located in Antwerp, BE
Walnut stool, hand-crafted, studio craft, USA Wendell Castle, Roger sloan, JB Blunk, Jawar, Richard Bronk, Gerald Mccabe, Bobby Falwell, David Scott, Charles Fischer, Howard Osinski...
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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Walnut

Studio Furniture American Craft Stool Mid-century modern 1960s USA
Studio Furniture American Craft Stool Mid-century modern 1960s USA

Studio Furniture American Craft Stool Mid-century modern 1960s USA

$3,563
Hand Crafted Guitar Shape Inlaid Stool, Exotic Woods by Darrin S. Millard
By Darrin S. Millard
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual hand crafted Guitar Shape Inlaid Stool.exotic woods by Darrin S. Millard..Beautifully hand exicuted,Solid oak wood,Exotic wood inlay simulating guitar details ,f-hole,fret bo...
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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Oak, Walnut, Wood

Hand Crafted Guitar Shape Inlaid Stool, Exotic Woods by Darrin S. Millard
Hand Crafted Guitar Shape Inlaid Stool, Exotic Woods by Darrin S. Millard

Hand Crafted Guitar Shape Inlaid Stool, Exotic Woods by Darrin S. Millard

$990
Country Ladder Back Chair in Original Paint
Located in Branford, CT
Excellent country ladder-back arm chair with original red paint with black highlights. Northeastern United Staes, circa 1820. Exceptional original condition.
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1820s American Antique Folk Art Seating

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Wood

Country Ladder Back Chair in Original Paint
Country Ladder Back Chair in Original Paint

Country Ladder Back Chair in Original Paint

$1,800
"Art Populaire" Folk Art Stool from the Auvergne, Mid-Century Rustic 1800 s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-century; rustic; "Art Populaire"; Folk art; Stool ;Auvergne; France; 1800s Mid-century rustic "Art Populaire" Folk art stool. This chair is from the Auvergne, France and we da...
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Early 1800s French Antique Folk Art Seating

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Wood

"Art Populaire" Folk Art Stool from the Auvergne, Mid-Century Rustic 1800 s
"Art Populaire" Folk Art Stool from the Auvergne, Mid-Century Rustic 1800 s

"Art Populaire" Folk Art Stool from the Auvergne, Mid-Century Rustic 1800 s

$1,413
Pair of Studio Art Chairs in Carved Wood
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of hand crafted sculptural wood chairs feature 3 legs and extraordinary details to back rest and seat - SEE detail images and video provided. Architecturally wonderful! TH...
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1960s Bulgarian Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Wood

Pair of Studio Art Chairs in Carved Wood
Pair of Studio Art Chairs in Carved Wood

Pair of Studio Art Chairs in Carved Wood

$9,800 / set
Dated 1967 UNIQUE Rosemaling Armchair, Scandinavian Folk Art, Farmhouse / Cabin
Located in Skien, NO
Elevate your space with this stunning handcrafted and painted folk art farmhouse armchair from Telemark, Norway. Expertly crafted from natural pine, this unique piece features a clas...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Pine

Dated 1967 UNIQUE Rosemaling Armchair, Scandinavian Folk Art, Farmhouse / Cabin
Dated 1967 UNIQUE Rosemaling Armchair, Scandinavian Folk Art, Farmhouse / Cabin

Dated 1967 UNIQUE Rosemaling Armchair, Scandinavian Folk Art, Farmhouse / Cabin

$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Rustic Folk Art Bench, Monoxylite Wood, Primitive Style
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 Seating

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Wood

19th Century Rustic Folk Art Bench, Monoxylite Wood, Primitive Style
19th Century Rustic Folk Art Bench, Monoxylite Wood, Primitive Style

19th Century Rustic Folk Art Bench, Monoxylite Wood, Primitive Style

$5,500
Rare Mid-19th Century Prussian "Vierlander" Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare mid-19th century "Vierlander" armchair, Prussia 1850, with owner's name "Hinrich Eggers", constructed of inlaid fruitwoods and walnut, with turned bone finials, the central back...
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1850s German Antique Folk Art Seating

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Rare Mid-19th Century Prussian "Vierlander" Armchair
Rare Mid-19th Century Prussian "Vierlander" Armchair

Rare Mid-19th Century Prussian "Vierlander" Armchair

$8,900
19th Century Ash and Elm Cricket Table Stool
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Ash and Elm Cricket Table Stool This is a very rare country piece, the stool is made in ash and elm, the seat is made from a solid slice of the tree you can see by th...
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1870s Antique Folk Art Seating

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Elm

19th Century Ash and Elm Cricket Table Stool
19th Century Ash and Elm Cricket Table Stool

19th Century Ash and Elm Cricket Table Stool

$1,302
Pair of Folk Art Chairs with Tractor Seats, France, 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Almost-pair of French "homemade" iron chairs with very comfortable! tractor seats. Original paint.
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Seating

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Iron

Pair of Folk Art Chairs with Tractor Seats, France, 1950s
Pair of Folk Art Chairs with Tractor Seats, France, 1950s

Pair of Folk Art Chairs with Tractor Seats, France, 1950s

$2,850 / set
Vintage Boho Primitive Low Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming small wooden stool is a delightful piece of folk art, characterized by its intentionally rustic, primitive construction and weathered patina. Crafted with simple, robus...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Seating

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Boho Primitive Low Chairs - A Pair
Vintage Boho Primitive Low Chairs - A Pair

Vintage Boho Primitive Low Chairs - A Pair

$695 / set
Hand Made Anglo Indian Folk Art Bench
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Hand made Anglo Indian Folk Art bench The bench has been very skilfully made using old architectural materials and carvings it is a completely unique and one off piece It has t...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Seating

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Teak

Hand Made Anglo Indian Folk Art Bench
Hand Made Anglo Indian Folk Art Bench

Hand Made Anglo Indian Folk Art Bench

$1,987
Long Waiting Room Seat or Hall Bench This Is a Very Sturdy and Heavy Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Long Waiting Room Seat or Hall Bench This is a very sturdy and heavy piece, the back and seat are newly upholstered, in an abstract design in aut...
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1890s Antique Folk Art Seating

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Walnut

Long Waiting Room Seat or Hall Bench This Is a Very Sturdy and Heavy Piece
Long Waiting Room Seat or Hall Bench This Is a Very Sturdy and Heavy Piece

Long Waiting Room Seat or Hall Bench This Is a Very Sturdy and Heavy Piece

$3,015
Antique Beechwood Children s Chair
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Antique children's highchair with an abacus and potty chair functions. Made of steamed beechwood, with leather cover. Manufactured around 1910.  
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1910s Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Leather, Beech

Antique Beechwood Children s Chair
Antique Beechwood Children s Chair

Antique Beechwood Children s Chair

$1,425
19th Century French Brutalist Benches in Dark Wood, Folk Art Style
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century French brutalist benches, reflecting the essence of wabi-sabi beauty in their imperfect form. These benches feature a robust dark wood structure and a rich, time-worn pa...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Seating

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Wood

19th Century French Brutalist Benches in Dark Wood, Folk Art Style
19th Century French Brutalist Benches in Dark Wood, Folk Art Style

19th Century French Brutalist Benches in Dark Wood, Folk Art Style

$2,500 / item
Mid-century rustic "Art Populaire" Folk art armchair from the Auvergne, 1800 s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-century; rustic; "Art Populaire"; Folk art; cabinet ;Auvergne; France; 1800s Mid-century rustic "Art Populaire" Folk art armchair. This chair is from the Auvergne, France and we...
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Early 1800s French Antique Folk Art Seating

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Wood

Mid-century rustic "Art Populaire" Folk art armchair from the Auvergne, 1800 s
Mid-century rustic "Art Populaire" Folk art armchair from the Auvergne, 1800 s

Mid-century rustic "Art Populaire" Folk art armchair from the Auvergne, 1800 s

$1,413
French Carved Folk Art Chair, circa 1880s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very lovely Folk Art armchair of generous proportions. The wood (probably oak) is finely carved with an intricate decor. The crest is topped with a sacred heart symbol, and fruit and...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Seating

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Fabric, Wood

French Carved Folk Art Chair, circa 1880s
French Carved Folk Art Chair, circa 1880s

French Carved Folk Art Chair, circa 1880s

$2,850
Folk Art Wrought Iron Stool with Tractor Parts, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unique sculpturesque artist's stool made out of assembled wrought iron tractor parts.
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Seating

Folk Art Wrought Iron Stool with Tractor Parts, France, circa 1950s
Folk Art Wrought Iron Stool with Tractor Parts, France, circa 1950s

Folk Art Wrought Iron Stool with Tractor Parts, France, circa 1950s

$3,325
Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table A great set with 2 lounging chairs and a coffee table, these would work very well both indoor and out, the chairs are mad...
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1960s Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Canvas

Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table
Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table

Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table

$1,096 / set
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Stool
Located in Bozeman, MT
Charming 19th century Swedish folk art stool in Its original condition with great patina, ca 1810 Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Stool
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Stool

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Stool

$1,450
Organic Tripod Bench in Solid Wood, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Organic tripod folk art bench that beautifully captures the essence of the wabi-sabi philosophy, a Japanese tradition that appreciates the beauty of natural imperfection and the grac...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Organic Tripod Bench in Solid Wood, France, 19th Century
Organic Tripod Bench in Solid Wood, France, 19th Century

Organic Tripod Bench in Solid Wood, France, 19th Century

$5,300

Folk Art seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, folk art, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, softwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Alix Coco, Berber Tribes of Morocco, Bobby Falwell, and Thomas Chippendale. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $251 and tops out at $89,500 while the average work can sell for $2,400.

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