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
Antique American Crazy Quilt, Dated, 1909-1910
Located in Istanbul, TR
It has wool, silk velvet and cotton patches, lined with a printed paisley design fabric probably from Manchester.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Early 19th Century Folk Art Side Table or Desk, Scandinavia
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish or Swedish Rectangular Folk Art Table or Desk.
The table has tonnes of charm, wear and tear to the finish that gives thus table an unbeatable patina. Most of the original pai...
Category
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Coiled in the Wind: Folk Art Snake Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
Snake Weathervane on Stand
A late 19th to early 20th century cut-sheet iron weathervane in the whimsical form of a coiled snake, its body rendered in a continuous looping silhouette ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique balance toy Galloping Cowboy Moving , handpainted forged iron, 19th C.
Located in Bilzen, BE
An antique balance toy showing a cowboy on it's horse
when it balance is the head and tale of the horse moving like also the cowboy
This is totale han...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Lot of Five Vintage Swedish Dala Rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of five Swedish Dala rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson. Each is hand carved painted wood. Nice display item for every room. Th...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique Austrian Christmas Krampus Companion Belsnickel Figure, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This unique Christmas figurine from Austria features a handmade figurine of the Christmas character Krampus, Belsnickel's companion. The vintage piece dates from the 1920s or older a...
Category
20th Century Austrian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Composition
Vintage Hand Crafted Scale Model of a Fishing Boat - Canada - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage hand crafted scale model of a fishing boat - featuring a detailed interior with two seats, a removable fishing net with floats and a coiled rope to the front - the wood left ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Original Antique Print of An English Sporting Dog, 1847
Unframed
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a sporting dog, a bloodhound.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
Wooden Nutcracker, Mid-Century French Folk Art, Carved Geometric Motifs, 1960s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Wooden Nutcracker, Mid-Century French Folk Art, Carved Geometric Motifs, 1960s
Elegant and sculptural Nutcracker, a nice example of French Folk Art !
Both sides are engraved with f...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 11
8" x 15
4" - 355 x 467 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 11'8" x 15'4" - 355 x 467 )
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
collection of antique wig heads from late 18th - 19th century
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
- rare collection of 3 wide heads from 18th century to 19th century
- antiques from the period 1980-1910
- beautiful patina with traces of old craftsmanship
Category
Early 1900s Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Decorative Painted wood Wall Shelf with Drawers
Located in London, GB
This 19th-century decorative wall shelf with drawers exemplifies the refined charm of period craftsmanship. Constructed from painted wood, it combines practicality with aesthetic app...
Category
19th Century Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning toy castle, it is a beautiful example of early 20th century trench folk art, German handmade craft. The architectural detailing in the crenellated t...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Carved
Gilded American Wooden Eagle Plaque with Polychrome Liberty Shield
Located in Milford, NH
A fine hand carved and gilded American wooden eagle clutching arrows and a polychrome Liberty shield, dating to the 20th century, unsigned, in very good overall condition, with minim...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Framed Antique Moroccan Embroidery Fragment , Late 19th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame.
Late 19th Century. Morocco
Ready to go on a wall....
Category
Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Silk
Contemporary Handmade Flayed Man Tantra Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A modern Afghan Tantra rug with a pictorial depiction of a flayed man handmade during the 21st century.
Original versions were employed by Vajrayana Budd...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
$4,300 Sale Price
20% Off
A Cabinet of Curiosities: Diminutive Tramp Art Secretary Desk
Located in Downingtown, PA
A Cabinet of Curiosities: Diminutive Tramp Art Secretary Desk
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This remarkable Tramp Art Secretary Desk is ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Lidded Basket Handmade Bamboo
Handwoven Rattan Nautical Seashell 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Coastal Folk Art lidded round basket handmade Bamboo and handwoven Rattan in blonde and white Plastik Seashell decoration.
Nautical Bohemian ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Plastic, Wood
Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure, 1920
s
Located in Stamford, CT
Amusing Mexican terracotta doll figure with articulated limbs. Since it is solid terracotta it is likely this is a mold from which other dolls were made. As a folk art sculpture it i...
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Handmade lamp made in cut steel
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Handmade lamp made in cut steel. Great vintage conditions.
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cut Steel
Finnish 19th century wooden folk art bowl
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Immerse your home in the rustic elegance of this 19th century Finnish wooden folk art bowl. Hand-made with an authentic wabi sabi spirit, it boasts a great patina that speaks of its ...
Category
19th Century Finnish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
George III Oak Cricket Table
Located in London, GB
A George III Oak Cricket table with circular top above a triform base with tapering legs joined by a raised shelf.
Solid construction and rich overall patina. Bears the typical old ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Oak
Early 20th century hand carved puppet head
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century hand carved puppet head
Dimensions in inches: H 8.5” x W 4” x D 4”
Age: Early 20th Century
Origin: England
Condition: Aged
Ov...
Category
1920s British Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Japanese wood step stool, Fumidai wabi sabi organic mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique Wooden step stool, "Fumidai", made of Sugi Cedar - New finds from a Kominka (old traditional style house) in Ibaraki pref., Japan.
Manufactured in Circa 1900s - 1930s (Taisho...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Large Vintage 2 ft Tall African Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask
Located in Bochum, NRW
Large vintage hand-carved from one piece of solid wood African Tribal mask richly decorated with intricate tribal motifs.
Beautifully hand carved, painted details, it has a hook, re...
Category
1990s African Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Lot Three Large Vintage Antique Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Topper German 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare set of three feather tree glass Christmas tree topper from Germany. Each is made from mouth blown glass, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vintage Brooke Bond Tea and Coffee Cast Iron Horse and Wagon with Driver
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Brooke Bond Tea and Coffee Cast Iron Horse and Wagon, Driver included.
Please look at all the pictures antique Cast iron coach, horse and wagon in good vintage condition, whe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
Victorian Era Tramp Art Chip Carved Trunk/ Box with Additional Glove Box
Located in Waxahachie, TX
2 handmade boxes included.
Rare 1800s Tramp Art Lion Door knocker Hand Carved Storage Box / Jewelry Box / Crimson Velvet with Brass Hardware
With intricate and elaborate decoration, ...
Category
19th Century British Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Brass
$360 Sale Price
60% Off
Italian Tole Potted Tulips Table Ornament
Located in Riverdale, NY
Italian cold painted tole potted tulip table decoration. A white footed pot holds a symmetrical cluster of shaded pink, blue and yellow metal closed tulips....
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Early 19th Century American Folk Art Portraits of a Family
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Fantastic pair of early 19th century American folk art portraits featuring a family. One painitng with the father and the other with the mother and child holding a dove, each wth landscape in the background. This pair has been professionally conserved and tastefully framed. They are ready to hang and enjoy.
Provenance:
Private collection, NYC
Bradbury Antiques...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Stoneware Jars with Cobalt Blue Floral Motif from Westerwald, Germany, Set of 3
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Crafted in the traditional style of gray pottery adorned with cobalt blue floral motif, these salt-glazed stoneware jars hails from the Westerwald...
Category
1970s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
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 Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
1940s Burmese Lacquered Red Tray Large Size Bamboo Thai Stand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Early 20th century large Burmese lacquered bamboo tray handcrafted red Thai lacquered rattan footed stand.
This Thai features a drum shape circular tray top sitting above a body rhythmically accented with spindle motifs, the ensemble resting on a confirming plinth.
Burmese (Myanmar) lacquer ware has a long tradition dating back to the 13th century.
Lacquer in Burma is called “Thitsi” meaning the sap of a Thitsi Tree (Melanhorrea Usitata).
Typically, bamboo and wood are used as a frame or base in making lacquer work.
This table tray stand called a “Dang lan”.
This stand is constructed with woven bamboo that is then applied with many layers of lacquer.
Black lacquered frame covered with red lacquer.
A large high quality handcrafted wooden elevated tray...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Paper, Bamboo
Vintage Nahua Pottery Chililico Hidalgo Mexican Folk Art Animal Candleholders
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming pair of two rare and whimsical indigenous Nahua peoples pottery animal folk art candleholders.
Handmade in the village of Chililico, Hidalgo, Central Mexico, primiti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Large Original Antique Natural History Prints, Shells, circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of shells
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. Brown, Gilpin and Edwards with original h...
Category
1830s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
Beautiful Antique Black Forest Deer Antler Trophy, German, 1890s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique Black Forest deer antler trophy on hand carved, black lacquered wooden plaque. It's from the 1890s or older. The size given in the dimensions section refers to th...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
Antique Swedish Copper Cake Baking Mold Form
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Scandinavian early 19th Century copper cake baking mold pan featuring an intricate tiered design.
In the past in Scandinavia there was an important cake b...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Copper
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love these extra long blanket chests. Placed against the wall it has as many uses as the variety of things you can put in it, or it can make a p...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
8-19th Century Wooden Horse
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Indian 18-19th century hand-carved wooden horse decorated with polychrome colors.
In original untouched condition with a beautiful age-related patina, showing the antique authentic...
Category
18th Century Indian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
L.77.5cm Largest Norwegian Rosemaling Ale Bowl / Kjenge, Hand-painted Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
**A Monumental & Poetic Norwegian Rosemaling Ale Bowl (Kjenge)** - Maybe the largest rosemaling kjenge in Norway.
Presenting an exceptional and likely record-scale example of Norwe...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birch, Pine
Decorative crocodile-shaped bench Mexico, ca. 1960
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, We offer this antique bench carved from a single solid wood log, depicting an elongated and expressive crocodile. This piece is a remarkable example of mid-20th-century M...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Victorian green
gold Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand, Vintage, German, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful Art nouveau green and golden color cast iron Christmas tree stand, was made in Germany, in the 1910s. A nice addition for your Christmas decoration. It holds a stem up...
Category
1890s German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Red White and Blue Eight Point Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19thc Patriotic star quilt in red ,white & blue solid colors in fine condition.This is a poster bed cut out. Found in Pennsylvania.
Category
1870s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Collection of Three Smoke Ring Sponge Ware Pitchers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine collection of three sponge ware pottery pitchers in a smoke ring pattern.All in good condition with cracks or chips.Sold as a group of three.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pottery
$1,980 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Burmese Kalaga Tapestry Embroidered Wall Hanging 1960
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Burmese Kalaga Tapestry Circa 1960.
Burmese Kalaga Elephant, Lion, Horse, Peacock and Turkey displayed on this intricate Silk Tapestry Wall Hanging Framed Textile Art...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Textile, Beads, Sequins
19th Century Swedish Green Painted Box Dated 1815
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish original green painted and carved bentwood box from the Gustavian Folk Art period. These small 19th Century Scandinavian collectibles were usually hand crafted and sometime...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique French Carved Oak Wood Mirror, circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French wall mirror in carved light oak wood decorated in the Breton folk art style (French region). Antique frame measures width 11...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Oak
1960s Sculpture of an American Eagle Hand Carved in Seri Ironwood
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Carved Wood American Eagle Sculpture 1960s.
Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood.
Handmade large carved wood eagle ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Sitting Cat Door Stop Painted Cast Iron, American Folk Art
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage or antique cast iron door stop features a tabby cat form with polychrome painted decor. The realistically sculpted cat is depicted sitting with its head turned to a side and ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
Framed Antique Silk and Cotton Ikat Fragment, 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame.
Late 19th C. Uzbekistan
Ready to go on a wall.
Fr...
Category
19th Century Uzbek Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Silk
Mexican Equipale Folk Art Chair with Hand-Painted Bullfight Scene 1930s
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Rare vintage equipale chair from Mexico, dating to the 1930s. Entirely handcrafted using traditional techniques, it features a pigskin leather seat and backrest stretched over a ceda...
Category
1930s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cedar, Paint
Pair of Jigsaw Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing streak of lighting pattern Navajo Indian weaving pillows in most unusual colors & pattern. Sold as a matching pair.
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Green Painted Swedish Dome Top Trunk Dated 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Original green painted dome top pine trunk from Sweden with wrought iron straps and side handles.
Monogram EFD and date "1840" indicate this trunk was likely a dowry or wedding prese...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Branch Green Attributed Salt Glaze Stoneware Jug with Coggled Birds
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique American stoneware jug.
Attributed to the Branch Green Pottery in Philadelphia, PA.
Of ovoid form with an applied handle an...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
German bridal cabinet
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful cabinet from the rural south of Germany. The cabinet was once given as a wedding gift. This cabinet is hand-painted in vibrant colours. The cabinet has its original hinge...
Category
1950s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
$4,332
Scandinavian Almue Stool in Wood
Fabric, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A charming little wooden stool with a square seat and four turned legs, each featuring subtle decorative shaping. The seat is covered with a patterned woven textile, showcasing a rec...
Category
Late 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Oak
Hand-Carved Folk Art Hand Sculpture, Rustic Wood, Circa 1960s, USA
Located in Round Top, TX
This unique, hand-carved wooden sculpture of a hand was created by a Colorado folk artist known for his rustic, heartfelt style. The piece showcases the warmth, character, and expres...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Bronze Frog Fountain, verde green patina
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Bronze Frog Fountain, verde green patina..Wonderful life-like frog sculpture..Set up for water feature (see photo).
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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.
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