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Folk Art Furniture

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
“Ethan Allen” Running Horse Weathervane by Harris Co. Boston, Ma.
By Harris Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
This "Ethan Allen" running horse weathervane was one of the more popular ones manufactured by the prolific copper weathervane makers of the late 19th century, "Harris & Co." of Bosto...
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1880s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Copper

Vintage Scandinavian Scrap Art Viking Warrior in Painted Steel, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Viking warrior partially made from repurposed/recycled knobs and bolts. It is a heavy piece and it is black painted. Un-known Danish scrap artist circa 1970s-80s. Measurements: 15x10...
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1980s Scandinavian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Steel

18th Century Swedish Decorated Mangle Board
Located in Kramfors, SE
Folk art mangle board from northern Sweden. This is a typical proposal gift to the would-be bride from the groom. If he had the skill the groom would make...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine

Large Ceramic Sculpture, Albert Thiry, Vallauris c. 1990
Located in St Ouen, FR
Very large female figure executed in grogged clay and decorated with slips. Albert Thiry and his wife Pyot founded their workshop in Vallauris in 1961. Their creation is distinguish...
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1990s French Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Tribal Wooden Spoon – Philippines, Early 20th Century, Whale Tail Motif
Located in Bilzen, BE
A superb hand-carved tribal spoon from the northern Philippines (Cordillera region), dating from the early 20th century. Made of tropical hardwood, it displays a beautiful dark patin...
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Early 20th Century Philippine Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Sea Horse Hooked Rug, circa 1960
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage Folk Art Sea Horse Hooked Rug, circa 1960, featuring a family of three variously sized and colored sea horses swimming against a variegated bl...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nantucket "Double Lollipop" Basket, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique and extremely rare Nantucket "double lollipop" basket, circa 1900, a shallow oval swing handled basket with carved wooden staves, handle and bottom plate, and cane weave. The...
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Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

Large South Indian India Asian Hindu Lord Krishna Original Pichwai Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly gorgeous and engaging South Indian Asian (India) Pichwai Painting featuring Lord Krishna (sometimes incarnated as Lord Shreenath) - the Hindu God of protection, compassion, t...
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20th Century Indian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Textile, Paint

Wool Navajo Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early most unusual teal colors and a unusual Navajo pattern.The backing is in a dark grey leather.The inset is down & feather fill.
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Wool Navajo Bolster Pillow
Wool Navajo Bolster Pillow
€628 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Hand-Carved Teak Thai Theppanom Sculpture
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful hand-carved solid teak Thai Theppanom sculpture or statue depicting a celestial being kneeling in prayer Thailand, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 3.5"W x 4.75"D x 19....
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Teak

Handmade Recycled Wool Sweater Throw Blanket by Crispina Ffrench, USA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Wool Sweater" Throw Blanket by Fabric Artist Crispina Ffrench, USA circa 1990 "Handmade Upcycled / Recycled Wool Sweaters into a Throw Blanket." "In very good as found conditions,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

1970 s Mexican Hand Carved Gourd Bowl Sculpture with Animal Motifs
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1970's Mexican jackfruit gourd bowl, hand carved with jungle animal motifs on outer surface, Interior has a natural surface.. This piece was likely ...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Organic Material

Pair of French Mid Century Folk Art Iron Cockerel/Rooster Candlesticks C1970s
Located in Trensacq, FR
A fabulous pair iron Cockerel/Rooster candlesticks in the style of Jean Touret and Les Artisans de Marolles C1970s France. Hand forged zoomorphic, Folk Art, one-of-a-kind set of can...
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Etched Stoneware Glazed Cup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue glazed stoneware cup or vase with etched figures on each side. Dimensions 3.5" diameter x 4" height. Condition Good vintage condition. Professionally cleaned, with no chips or...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 33 Antique Wood Bowling Balls, Late 1800 s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This remarkable set of 33 antique wooden bowling balls is an exceptional find, dating back to the late 1800s United States. Each piece is meticulously crafted from Lignum Vitae, a pr...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Folk Art Red Painted Wood Iron Childrens Sled Sleigh 49"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian wooden children’s sled with iron wrapped runners, painted dark red with the word “Belle” picked out in gold.
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19th Century Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

Peruvian Retablo from the Evelyn Ackerman Estate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Peruvian retablo purchased from the Evelyn Ackerman estate. This colorful piece features two hinged doors with floral paintings. The interior showcases small ceramic figurines in wha...
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Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Ceramic

19th Century Cast Iron Native American Andirons, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare 19th century cast iron Native American Andirons, circa 1880, thought to be an image of the Wampanoag Sachem Massasoit (1581 - 1661), earl...
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1880s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

Sailor s Woolie of the American Protected Cruiser "USS Chicago", circa 1885
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Sailor's Woolie of the American Protected Cruiser "USS Chicago", circa 1885, a sailor's hand crafted folk art woolwork picture of a bark-rigged auxiliary steam sailor with in...
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1880s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

18th Century Wooden Dairy Bowls
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice hand-carved 18th century dairy bowls made out of the rootwood. Some are later painted and som of them stamped with years and name.
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18th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Original Antique Print of Indian Pigeons, 1847 Unframed
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of Indian pigeons. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. ...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paper

Folk Art Inuit Hand Carving of a Man with a Bear in Soapstone C1975
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful craftsmanship hand carved Soapstone figure of a Man with a Bear. Detailed and signed on the underside. Eitger from Alaska or Canada. In excellent vintage condition with min...
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1970s Canadian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Soapstone

Traditional Large Scandinavian Art Nouveau wall decoration, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A striking large vintage Swedish textile wall decoration featuring a traditional Jämtland pattern, executed in richly colored wool. This large-scale piece is double-sided, allowing i...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage Boho Crackle Glaze Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of worldly, artisanal charm to your home with this beautiful vintage hand-painted vase. This piece showcases a classic baluster form, brought to life by vibrant, hand-pai...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Zabihi Collection Vintage Neutral Moroccan Floral Lion Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid 20th century Moroccan Rug with 2 lions sitting on an ivory ground, accents in brown and pink. a signature of the weave can be found on 1 end . Details rug no. j4444 size 3' 1"...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

A Pair of Life-size Labradors/ Weathered Cast Iron Statue on a Plinth
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Life-size Labradors/ Weathered Cast Iron Statue on a Plinth An adorable pair, one seated the other is standing, the dogs are 3 dimensional and look very attractive from al...
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1960s Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

Scandinavian Ceramic Microcosmos Pen-Holder w. Blue Tits on a Birch Branch
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A naturalistic pen-holder in the shape of this glazed ceramic micro cosmos with a blue tit family (Parus caeruleus) going on with life on an old 'tired' birch wood branch with cracks...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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 Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of 19thc Sponge Ware Pottery Vegetable Bowls -2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 19thc Sponge ware pottery vegetable bowls are in mint condition and are sold as a pair.The color is amazing.
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Early 20th Century Oak Ships Wheel A wonderful and decorative piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 20th Century Oak Ships Wheel A wonderful and decorative piece, made in solid oak with turned spindles radiating out from the drum and highlighter with brass work The Wheel is ...
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1910s Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Oak

1940s Day Basket Co. Handwoven White Oak Long Market Basket with Stamped Handle
Located in Red Lion, PA
1940s Day Basket Co. Handwoven White Oak Long Market Basket with Stamped Handle This charming 1940s handwoven market basket by the Day Basket Company of Maryland is a beautiful and ...
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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Oak

Moroccan Traditional Caidale Tent 20 ft x 40ft
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan traditional caidale tent are used outdoor for ceremonial events, wedding, parties. For centuries the tribal people of Morocco's Atlas Mountains ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Set of 6 Modernist Folk Art Oil on Wood Paintings Hand Executed by Endi Poskovic
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful set of 6 original oil paintings by Endi Poskovic. These works recently acquired from old warehouse space in Buffalo NY, apparently a studio spa...
Category

1990s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Boho Mexican Hand Painted Ceramic Plate
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Celebrate vibrant craftsmanship with this Vintage Boho Mexican Hand Painted Ceramic Plate, featuring a radiant sunflower at its center surrounded by intricate geometric and floral motifs. Handmade in the traditional Talavera style, this lead-free glazed ceramic plate bursts with bold color—sunny yellow, rich green, and deep cobalt blue—perfect for infusing your table or walls with joyful artisanal flair. Whether displayed as kitchen wall art...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Late 20th Century Vintage Middle Eastern Suzani Quilted Turkish Textile
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Middle Eastern end of the bed quilted textile with appliqué, elegant Moorish design in black, deep red and beige. Ideal to use as a tablecloth on a centre or console table, on the ba...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Fabric

A Set of Black Americana Baseball Memorabilia Folk Art Figures, Circa 1930s-40s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This collection of three Black Americana baseball figures, circa 1930s-1940s, are attributed to the San Antonio folk artist, Control Valadez. The set of Black memorabilia, sometimes called Black Americana, includes a pitcher, catcher & batter, each having been set and raised onto a custom iron base. They are all quite chippy with losses, nice patina and showing of age, still retaining much of their original paint colors. Likely once outdoor ornaments, we would suggest, due to their delicate condition, that these pieces remain indoors. Though historically, much black memorabilia portrayed racist and offensive ideas, there was also art, such as this collection, which reflects a more positive connotation, commemorating athletic achievements within the black community. These nicely sized baseball sculptures...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2 3" x 7 - 68 x 213 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 7' - 68 x 213 )
Category

1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Folk Art Corpus
Located in London, GB
19th century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Folk art Corpus A rare and unusual example of a 19th Century hand crafted Napoleonic folk art prisoner of war corpus Christi. Later added ...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Bone

Green Luster Lava Bowl
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
With a nod to the spontaneity and privileged imperfection that is the human condition, all of my pieces imbue an energy of function and whimsy. This decorative speckled stoneware co...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Navajo Wool Eye Dazzler Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Navajo Indian weaving Ganada pillows in a geometric pattern.Sold as a pair and both pillows have burg velvet to match each.
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Framed Korean Folk Shamanistic Painting of Seven Stars
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean folk painting watercolor on linen (silk) with a cloth mat and walnut wood frame. The work is in the shamanistic style and depicts the Tao...
Category

Early 20th Century Korean Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Textile

Antique Gold Leaf Black Sign "Gebhardt Park "
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique gold leaf sign Gebhardt Park. Framed in original wood frame.
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Early 1900s North American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pat Custer Denison Mixed Media Hanging Folk Art Turtle
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This signed mixed media hanging folk art turtle by Pat Custer Denison showcases a playful, expressive interpretation of form through bold color and layered surface detail. Decorative...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Rustic Weathered Oil Painting on Canvas Depicting Autumn Trees
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Impressive landscape painting executed in oil on canvas. The work depicts a wide and atmospheric landscape with vibrant colors. The old paint is somewhat worn and shows decorative cr...
Category

1940s Dutch Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Pictorial Balouch Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th Century Persian Balouch rug depicting a pictorial design. Measures: 2'11'' x 5'10''.
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Handcrafted Folk Art Sign ..MASONIC TEMPLE, Raised Letters
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large antique handcrafted Folk Art sign ..MASONIC TEMPLE,, Beautiful sign,, turn of the century,, Retains original finish,, patina,, modeled blue backgr...
Category

1910s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

1990 s Whimsical Folk Art MacKenzie-Childs Ceramic Floor Lamp
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage folk art floor lamp for sale. Manufactured by the unique and fabulous MacKenzie-Childs, and is a one-of-a-kind. It was hand painted by the artists and is signed and dated 199...
Category

1990s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Painted Carved Wood Large Vintage Wood Duck Decoy, Early 20th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic early to Mid-20th Century handmade duck or mallard decoy with a swivel neck and glass eyes. Would be a great addition to any collection o...
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

1960’s Vintage Folk Art Studio Pottery Bud Vase
Located in San Carlos, CA
Exquisite Vintage Folk Art Studio Pottery Vase – Unique Relief Surface Gentle Beige Hues Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home decor with this wonderful piece of vinta...
Category

1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Collection of Three Swedish Baskets
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine group of three Swedish 19th and early 20th century folk art baskets, the first with polychrome decoration on a coiled willow body and having barley twist handle, the second with blue and red paint with floral decoration on a reeded body, the last of cylindrical form and having a woven snowflake pattern. Although priced as a collection, we would be willing to separate them. Size listed is for handled coiled basket...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Reed, Birch, Willow

Large Mexican Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand woven Mexican weaving is in fine as found condition.Note the fine detail work and it has a mohair backing.The insert is down & feather fill.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Large Mexican Weaving Pillow
Large Mexican Weaving Pillow
€910 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Hand-Carved Pirate Figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century Hand-Carved Pirate Figure Dimensions: H 9.5” x W 3.5” x D 2.5” Weight: 500grm Date: Circa 1880 Origin: Unknown Material: Hand-carved pine (stained) Overview An unusual o...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Carrom Company Large Wood Game Board Double Sided
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique carrom large wooden game board double-sided. Antique Carrom Company 1907 wood game board double sided, made in USA. Each corner of the boar...
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Folk Art French Stool - Brutalist Wooden Tripod Stool - Solid Pine Wood - 1940s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Folk Art French Stool - Brutalist Wooden Tripod Stool - Solid Pine Wood - 1940s. French stool made of solid pine. Hand-carved in France in the 1940s. Beautiful and rare carving wo...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood, Pine

French Vintage Framed Painting of Pheasants
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This endearing vintage French painting on board of two pheasants is sure to put a smile on your face, transporting the viewer to a rural countryside where the imagination is free to ...
Category

20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Circus Poster by Ringling Bros, circa 1971 "Buffalo Bill’s Wild West"
Located in Incline Village, NV
This bright and colorful, action packed circus poster portrays the quintessential Buffalo Bill images with Indians and western scenes, characters in full regalia that were used in his wild west shows...
Category

1970s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paper

Traditional Scandinavian wall decoration, known as the Garden of Blekinge
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Vintage Swedish Handwoven Wall Tapestry “The Garden of Blekinge” — 1960s Flemish Weave Folk Art A beautiful and finely crafted vintage Swedish wall hanging from 1968, executed in th...
Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Primitive hand carved and handmade Mask
Located in Seattle, WA
This primitive handmade mask sculpture is a true work of art. This possible Folk Art piece is unknown in origin but perfect for those who appreciate the beautify of pottery and the c...
Category

1970s Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Navajo Indian Weaving W/ Leather Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Navajo Indian geometric weaving pillow with a black leather backing.The insert is down & feather fill.
Category

1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wool

Mountain Man Head Wall Mask Antique Folk Art Terracotta Italy 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful vintage ceramic terracotta glazed wall mask of a male. It’s in the style of South Tyrollean or tuscany folk art. It would make a beautiful decoration on each wall. Made i...
Category

1920s Italian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Folk Art furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mosche Bianche, Jim Rose, and Nils Olsson. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $20 and tops out at $225,000 while the average work can sell for $1,252.