Folk Art Cabinets
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
Scandinavian folk art cabinet
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover a touch of history with this captivating 19th-century peasant cabinet, a testament to exquisite Scandinavian folk art. Exhibiting a beau...
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19th Century Finnish Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Cabinet
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
An extraordinary antique pine bridal cabinet dating from around 1825. This cabinet is simply designed but beautifully painted with floral decorations in the panels; the rest of the c...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rustic Wabi Sabi cabinet made of solid beech in Italy, circa 1800. This cabinet offers ample storage space for various items. Two shelves at the front and storage space behind the tw...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Beech
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Cabinet 1773
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Antique painted cupboard dating from 1773, from the Swabian Alb, southern Germany. Its heavy, weathered character and the original paintings give it an extraordinary appearance. Both...
Category
1770s German Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Italian Antique Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique Italian cabinet.
It is probably quite old, dating back to the 1700s or 1800s.
The texture it has acquired over the years gives it a dignified appearance that is ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Teak
$4,500
Antique Original Clock Cabinet from Sweden, Hand-Crafted Untouched Veneered Elm
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique clock cabinet made during the early to mid 1800s, circa 1820 to 1840. The cabinet is veneered and waxed elm. The lower cabinet is...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Cabinet 1817
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Antique folk art wedding cabinet dating from 1817 from Franconia, southern Germany. This cabinet has a warm appearance and enough details to immediately stand out. Suitable for an in...
Category
1810s German Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Cabinet 1769
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Exceptional antique bridal cabinet from 1769. The design of this piece is very primitive and simple, as is the painting. The whole is finished with a faux-wood painting, and the pane...
Category
1760s German Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century Swedish pine rustic hanging cabinet for working tools
Located in Boden, SE
Very charming wall cabinet from the early 20th century. The cabinet has never been painted.
It is built from old sugar boxes.
It has 2 doors at the top & a divided drawer compartment...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Unique Antique 19th Century Wood Folk Cabinet / Shelves, France
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Stunning rustic / folk French Pyranees 19th century wooden cabinet / shelf unit. Scalloped carved shelves and two door cabinet. Wonky but sturdy and ready to use. One of a kind....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Cabinet 1826
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
An extraordinary antique bridal cabinet, personally one of my favorites currently on offer. This piece dates from 1826 and comes from Franconia, southern Germany. The cabinet is pain...
Category
1820s German Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
French Alpine Rustic Folk Art Cabinet, France 19th Century
Located in Aartselaar, BE
This 19th-century French Alpine rustic folk art cabinet embodies the charm and authenticity of traditional mountain craftsmanship. Handcrafted from solid oak wood, its surface bears ...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Cabinet 1806
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
An extraordinary antique pine bridal cabinet dating from 1806. This cabinet is simply designed but beautifully painted with floral decorations in the panels. The wedding date of the ...
Category
Early 1800s German Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
1900s-1920s Japanese antique 2 tier wooden tansu cabinet w/ openwork wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique 2 tier small tansu cabinet with sliding doors - made of quality Sugi cedar, finished with persimmon tannin
burnt pine ink.
Product of circa 1900s - 1920s (lat...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cypress
Original Hand Painted Swedish Cabinet dated 1798
Located in Round Top, TX
Painted cabinets were a traditional element of Swedish country homes, this one is particularly lovely as it still maintains the original hand-painted finish with floral bouquet and f...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Rustic Farmhouse Painted Folk Art Bridal Cabinet from 1830
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Beautifully painted bridal cabinet from Germany, specifically from the Swabian Alps. The cabinet has a very rustic appearance and shows plenty of character. Considering its age, this...
Category
1830s German Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Rustic Farmhouse Painted Bridal Cabinet from 1845
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
An extraordinary antique pine bridal cabinet dating from 1845. This cabinet is simply designed but beautifully painted in a reddish-brown color with floral decorations in the panels....
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1840s German Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
1980s Sculptural Hand Crafted Painted Faux Golf Club Display Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, sculptural faux golf club cabinet you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful go...
Category
1980s Asian Vintage Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Antique Rustic Farmhouse Painted Folk Art Cabinet from 1854
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
An extraordinary antique pine bridal cabinet dating from 1854. This cabinet is simply designed but beautifully painted in a grayish-blue color with fresh floral decorations in the pa...
Category
1850s German Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Painted Folk Art Bridal Cabinet 1846
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
An extraordinary antique pine bridal cabinet dating from 1846. This cabinet is simply designed but beautifully painted with floral ornamentation on the panels, while the rest of the ...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Pine
17th Century Austrian Rustic Folk Painted Cupboard Wabi-Sabi European
Located in London, GB
A striking, late 17th century heavily patinated pine cupboard from the alpine region of Styria. Featuring intricately forged iron hardware and remnants of historic folk paintwork, wi...
Category
17th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
$3,569 Sale Price
60% Off
19th Century Antique Painted Pine Cabinet, Italian Cabinetmaker, Made in Tuscany
Located in Odense, DK
This charming 18th-century painted pine cabinet, crafted by an Italian cabinetmaker in Tuscany, is a rustic masterpiece. Made from sturdy pine, it showcases the traditional Arte Pove...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Painted Folk Art Bridal Cabinet 1764
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
A highly decorative bridal cabinet dating from 1764. The cabinet retains its original paint and has a very rustic appearance. This example is decorated with panels and floral paintin...
Category
1760s German Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Dated 1948-Vintage Rosemaling Wall Hanging RUSTIC Cabinet, Hand-Painted, Norway
Located in Skien, NO
Vintage Telemark Rosemaling Hanging Cabinet (1948)
This exquisite traditional hanging cabinet / Cupboard / Sideboard showcases the beautiful art of Telemark Rosemaling from Norway. ...
Category
1940s Norwegian Vintage Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Antique Rustic Farmhouse Painted Folk Art Cabinet
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
This is an exceptional folk art bridal cabinet from Southeast Germany (Fichtelgebirge). What makes this piece special is the simple painting, which is done in a perfect color. The ma...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Cabinet 1816
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Antique folk art wedding chest dating from 1816, from the Swabian Alb, southern Germany. This chest exudes history and is characterized by its original painting with distinctive stri...
Category
1810s German Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique 18th Century Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Cabinet
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
An extraordinary antique bridal cabinet, personally one of my favorites currently on offer. Although this cabinet is undated, we can safely assume it was made around 1750, specifical...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Marble Painted Bridal Cabinet
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
This is an exceptional folk art bridal cabinet from southern Germany (Upper Bavaria). A special feature of this example is the faux marble painting, which covers the entire cabinet i...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Cabinet 1815
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Beautifully painted bridal cabinet from Germany, specifically Franconia. The cabinet has a very rustic appearance and shows plenty of character. Considering its age, this cabinet is ...
Category
1810s German Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
18th Century Painted Folk Art Bridal Cabinet
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Exceptional bridal cabinet in original paint from Franconia, southern Germany. This cabinet dates from the late 18th century, and the original paint has worn beautifully in a charact...
Category
Late 18th Century German Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Rustic Folk Art Travail Populaire Cabinet, France 19th Century
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Rustic cabinet, travail populaire, art populaire, folk art, primitive, 19th century
This rustic travail populaire cabinet, handcrafted from solid wood in France around 1800, embodie...
Category
19th Century French Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
Rare Antique Handcrafted Swedish Tall Black Painted Pine Folk Art Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare folk art cabinet from Järvsö in Hälsingland, Sweden. The cabinet is made by hand in solid pine around 1790 to 1810 and has the original paint which is in very good condition. No...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Salvador Corona Hand Painted Cabinet, Mexico / Tucson, 1940s, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beutiful Salvador Corona hand painted and signed cabinet with drawers, Mexico / Tucson, 1940s. Good original condition with honest attractive wear.
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Hand Crafted Bar Server Cart with Ornate Wood Inlay Marquetry
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This handcrafted, solid wood bar deviates from our usual stable, but we couldn't resist it's charm! The bar cart is fashioned to look like a wagon. It even comes complete with a leather and wood handle so you can pull the mobile bar to the desired location. Lift the top two serving trays to reveal a cavernous storage space. A handy rack allows bottles to be safely stored inside the wagon. Place your snacks or drinks on the top, and lift the trays to serve your guests. The trays and wheels are both adorned with ornate wood inlay marquetry of several different wood species. Do not pass up this one-of-a-kind bar cart!
A singular statement of craftsmanship and decorative ambition, this bar server cart...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Fruitwood
Dated 1990- Vintage Rosemaling Wall Hanging Cabinet, Hand-Painted, Norway
Located in Skien, NO
Elevate your space with this stunning Norwegian Folk Art wall-hanging Cabinet / Cupboard / Sideboard, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and tradition. Handcrafted from natural pine wood by a skilled artisan in 1990, this piece showcases the timeless beauty of Telemark-style Rosemaling, featuring intricate hand-painted floral patterns / rosemaling patterns on a classic farmhouse red, yellow, and white colors base.
Dated 1990 on the front, this cabinet is a wonderful example of Scandinavian folk art, blending functionality with artistic elegance. Perfect for adding a touch of rustic charm to cabins, farmhouses, or cottages, it also serves as a unique collector’s shelf...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 18th Century Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Cabinet
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Antique bridal cabinet dating from around 1750-1780, from the Swabian Alb, southern Germany. Its heavily weathered character and original paintings give it a stunning appearance. Bot...
Category
Late 18th Century German Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Folk Art "Picassiette" Deux-Corps, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and unusual dresser decorated with colorful bits of broken porcelain -- in typical French Folk Art tradition, but unusual on a piece of this size ...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Folk Art Cabinet, circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This charming folk art cabinet from Transylvania, crafted around 1880, is a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship. Crafted from spruce and pine, it exudes a warm, authentic ...
Category
1880s Romanian Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Beech, Pine
Antique Painted Farmhouse Folkart Bridal Cabinet from 1821
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Original painted pine bridal cabinet dating from 1821. This cabinet is simply designed but beautifully painted in a reddish-brown color with religious and floral decorations in the p...
Category
1820s German Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Travail Populaire Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century art popular cabinet, a timeless masterpiece crafted from rich, dark solid wood with unparalleled craftsmanship. Beautiful details carved into the wood showcase the impec...
Category
19th Century French Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Monoxylite Cabinet, Denmark, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
The rustic monoxylite cabinet from 19th century Denmark showcases the timeless craftsmanship of that era. Its solid wood construction and one-of-a-kind monoxylite back not only offer...
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19th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Dia.59.5cm Vintage Rosemaling Wall Hanging NISSE plate, Hand-painted, Norway
Located in Skien, NO
XL Vintage Hand-painted Hanging Plate with "Nisser & Cat" (2001)
A superb example of Norwegian folk art, this large-scale farmhouse hanging plate features the traditional hand-paint...
Category
Early 2000s Norwegian Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Beech
Antique nightstand cabinet painted italy 1950s
Located in Cantù, IT
Antique nightstand cabinet painted italy 1950s
Category
20th Century Italian Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Hanging swedish sideboard dated 1775
Located in PARIS, FR
This exceptional Swedish wedding cupboard, dated 1775, is a stunning example of Scandinavian folk art and craftsmanship. Designed to be hung on a wall, it features a meticulously han...
Category
1770s Swedish Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Carved Oak Cabinet
Located in London, GB
19th century English carved oak cabinet
English, 19th Century
Height 179cm, width 203cm, depth 62cm
This solid oak cabinet was made i...
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19th Century English Antique Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Oak
1970s Handpainted Mexican Cabinet
Located in Toronto, CA
Vintage 1970s Handpainted Mexican Cabinet from Mexico - the definition of functional art. The proud heron sits and waits in the mystical setting of palms and greenery. Two glass shel...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Folk Art cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art cabinets 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 cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, folk art, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, pine and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art cabinets 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 cabinets, popular names associated with this style include and Salvador Corona. 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 cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $565 and tops out at $41,064 while the average work can sell for $4,022.
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