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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Item Ships From: New York
Style: Folk Art
Zabihi Collection Folksy Set of Pictorial Persian Souf Gabbeh Carpets
Located in New York, NY
Set of mid-20th century Souf Pictorial Persian Gabbeh carpets .
2'9'' x 3'10'' x 2'8' x 3'10'' respectively
Souf rugs are very rare technique found as they have a raised low an...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Gray Animal Motif Turkish Fine Sivas Rug
Located in New York, NY
Accent size pictorial Turkish Sivas carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century. The gray field with a flurry of wild and exotic animals, accents in beige and crimson red. A co...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Long Persian Heriz Geometric Runner
Located in New York, NY
A long Persian Heriz geometric antique runner from the early 20th Century
Measures: 2'10'' x 15'5''.
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Modernist Folk Art George Nelson/ Calder Style Kinetic Sculptural Weathervane
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Folk Art George Nelson / Calder Style Kinetic Sculptural Weathervane .. Amazing design,, Retains original finish ,paint. Great color / patina..Pictures do it no justice,
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Floral Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Chinese Peking scatter size rug
Measures: 3'3'' x 5'5''.
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Rattan and Twisted Root Woven Ikebana Basket
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand-woven ikebana basket features rounded shape with asymmetrical rim; the form is convenient for displaying it on a shelf, fireplace mantel, or a table. A prominent handle...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Vintage Folk Art Hand-Carved "Ball in Cage" Geometric Whimsy Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art whimsy 'ball in cage' sculpture whittled from one continuous piece of wood (circa 1940s/50s, USA).
Unusual piece composed of multiple stacked geometric forms with etched 'x'...
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Zabihi Collection Antique French Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 18th-century tapestry
5'4'' x 6'9''.
Category
18th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Butcher Shop Sign
Located in New York, NY
Hey Julia, hey Ina! Out of a butcher shop or restaurant . Each individual sign is framed in glass and has painted wooden frames and measures 12” x 18”.great piece for all those gourm...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
$975 / set
Persian Pictorial Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a Small bird riding on a colorful pony surrounded by an exotic colorful border on a dark open field
Measures: 3'11'' x 6'...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
$2,500
Zabihi Collection Persian Balouch Human Pictorial Figurative Gallery Runner
Located in New York, NY
Gallery size antique Persian Balouch pictorial rug from the 1940s. Ivory field with apricot and teal accents
Size: 4'10” x 10'8”.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Lomonosov Porcelain Grouse Bird Figurine, Handpainted, 1986-1992
By Lomonosov
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming standing grouse bird figurine is made of porcelain. Highly detailed hand-painted decoration in organic brown and beige palette complements complex, realistic shape of the p...
Category
1980s Russian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic
Hearth Rug Early 19th Century American Folk Art
Located in Hudson, NY
Folk art hand shirred and hooked rug in wonderful colors on a black mottled background. Wool on linen, American, New England circa 1830's. The colors of the flowers are perfectly bea...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool, Linen
American Papier-Mache Camel Figure
Located in Queens, NY
American life size camel figure standing on a platform base with hollow construction (attr: Luke Saunders Carnival Show, Michigan, Circa 1930)
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer rug from the mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
$3,100 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Running Deers Pictorial Vintage Karabagh Rug
Located in New York, NY
Lovely mid-20th century Russian Karabagh rug with 4 running deers on a scenic background and brown floral border.
Measures: 4'9" x 8'9".
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Tonala Mexico Pair of Mugs Cups Bird Decor, Signed Hand-painted 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Ceramic trapezoid-shaped pair of mugs or cups features Folk Art style decor with charming bird on branches motifs on front side and abstract branches with leaves motifs on the back s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Zabihi Collection Jolly Deer Pictorial Karabagh Conversation Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Russian Karabagh pictorial rug depicting a pleasant deer on a mustard yellow ground
Measures: 4'1'' x 7'9''.
Category
20th Century Russian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Geometric Chinese Intermediate Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A charming early 20th century Chinese rug with an all over geometric motif in peach, beige, various shades of blue
Measures: 6'4'' x 811''.
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Folk Art Ashstand with Figure Hand Carved by Paul Emile Caron C1969
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand carved ash tray stand by master carver Paul Emile Caron. Totally hand carved with a figure with axe at the base chopping at the tree trunk. ...
Category
1960s Canadian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Fir
Zabihi Collection Pair of Neutral Tabriz Pictorial Reindeer Mats
Located in New York, NY
A pair of neutral Persian Tabriz rugs from the mid-20th century with a set of reindeer's staring at each other,
Measuring 21'' x 34'' respectively.
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Anatolian Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A one of a kind vintage Anatolian Turkish rug.
Category
20th Century Asian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Geometric Red and Blue Tapestry 4
3" x 6
2"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Geometric Red and Blue Folk Art Tapestry, Circa Date: 1800–1830, Origin: Scandinavia
Category
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
1930s American Braided Rug ( 9
10
x 9
10
- 300 x 300 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Braided Rug ( 9'10'' x 9'10'' - 300 x 300 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool, Fabric
Zabihi Collection Gray Floral Folk Style Vintage Throw Turkish Rug Dated 1969
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Anatolian rug with a trapezoid shaped medallion on a grayish blue field, accents in beige, rust red and green.
Measures: 2'11" x 3'8".
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Antique Angora Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century angora wool Oushak rug with a saffron gold colored ground on an open field and center medallion.
4'1'' x 6'3''
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool, Angora
Vintage Anatolian Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Eclectic style vintage Turkish Anatolian rug featuring bright pink accents sparkling throughout.
Category
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
$8,750
Round Antique American Hooked Rug. 2 ft 8 in x 2 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful small antique floral round American Hooked rug, country of origin: America, date circa 1900. Size: 2 ft 8 in x 2 ft 8 in (0.81 m x 0.81 m)
This antique rug was made in A...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 4
x 6
10" - 122 x 208 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 6'10" - 122 x 208 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Folk Art USS Constitution Mixed Media Sea Glass Mosaic on Board
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art depiction of the USS Constitution composed of cut sea glass mosaic with copper coin decorative accents and hand-painted details on wooden boa...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Copper
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz King George V Pictorial Small Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz small throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial depiction of King George V (1865-1936).
Measures: 3' 3" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Lovely Burgandy Color
Special Central Floral Antique English Axminster Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century English Axminster Carpet Armorial Carpet: Size: 9' x 13' 3"
Category
1860s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century French Carousel Ride, Carved Wood Sparrow with Metal Body
Located in New York, NY
19th C. painted wood French Carousel ride, with the "body" made of iron rods. The bird figure has only one wing, as originally the other side had a spoke which connected to the cente...
Category
19th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Folk Art Hand-Carved Devotional "Ball in Cage" Whimsy Sculpture with Holy Cross
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite devotional Folk Art whimsy 'ball in cage' sculpture with holy cross motif whittled from one continuous piece of wood (ca. 1910-1920, USA).
Hand carved, lacking symmetry and re...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Unusual carved oak Modernist / Architectural Wall Hanging .signed dated 1962
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual carved oak Modernist / Architectural Wall Hanging .signed (monogramed) dated 1962..Not sure who created or it's origin? Very Japanese ? Wonderful patina. dark rich oak.
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Oak
American Folk Art Hand-Carved Rosewood Snake
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art hand-carved rosewood snake (ca. 1940s, USA). Attractive two-tone rosewood variations (rich brown tones throughout with two contrasting light patches).
Very good, vintage con...
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz pictorial accent rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 4' 6" x 6' 0"
Persian rugs
carpets:
Persia (Iran) is a moderately large ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Ivory Color with Dynamic Florid Design Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug
9' x 11'8" - 275 x 355
Category
1870s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Fiberglass Crocodile in White Paint Surface
Located in New York, NY
Modern "Folk Art" crocodile made of cast fiberglass, in distressed white paint surface. Large scale makes this an impressive decorative item, probably circa 1960s. This item is built...
Category
1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Rug
Kilim’s Swedish Style Runner Rug in Brown with Figural Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in a special blend of Ghazni wool, this 4x8 runner rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s custom-classics Burano Collection—inspired by mid-century Scandinavia...
Category
2010s Indian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Decorative Folk Art Rug
Located in New York, NY
Custom color and size available. Rug size is 5' 5" x 8' 3".
Category
2010s Afghan Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
1920s White Ivory Multicolor Antique American Braided Rug 9
3" x 9
9" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique American Braided rug. Size: 9'3" x 9'9".
Antique Braided American Knotted Rug, Country of Origin: American USA Rugs, Circa Date: 1920s. T...
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Huge 19th Century Wearable Chinese Parade Puppet
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a Nineteenth Century antique Chinese ceremonial Parade Costume. Note the extra large scale. Its 74 inches tall and 33.5 inches wide. It was large enough for wearer comfortabl...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Tulu Turkish rug from the mid-20th century. A wide plain saturated marsala colored border with a beige open field. No ditzy ornamentation. Totally graphic with a very long ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,900 Sale Price
20% Off
C1940 Hand Crafted Wooden French Folk Art Airplane with Moving Parts
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand crafted Art Deco styled airplane with the French colors on its tail. All there except for the tails wheel. Otherwise in excellent antique condition with minimal wear. ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Hardwood, Paint
Pin Prick Watercolour
By Babette Baronne Roth
Located in New York, NY
Pin prick watercolour. Antique watercolour painting with pin pricking of a street vendor in double-sided glassed frame.
Signed Babette Baronne Roth. Germany, 1785,
Dimension: 14....
Category
Late 18th Century German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
$4,000
Vintage Folk Art American Hooked Rug. 3 ft 8 in x 2 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Folk Art hooked rug with barbershop quartet motif, country of origin: United States, date: circa mid-20th century. Size: 3 ft 8 in x 2 ft 10 in (1.1...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Antique American Folklore Rug 3 ft 2 in x 6 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique American Folklore Hooked Rug, Country of origin: America, Circa date: 1920
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Antique American Rug Noah’s Ark 1 ft 10 in x 2 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Folklore Hooked Rug Depicting Noah’s Ark, Country of origin: America, Circa date: 1920
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian rug from the mid-20th century.
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
$700 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Hand Carved and Painted Figural Nutcracker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Folk Art nutcracker with man in cap decoration, circa 1920-1930s. Fine expressive facial and lovely hand painted details. Very nice, vintage condition with light wear co...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Pictorial Flatweave Kilim Square Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish flatweave Kilim throw rug in square format handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of a cartoon-like male figure.
Measures: 3' 1" x 3' 4".
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
20th C, Hand Crafted Tall Copper Electrified Lighthouse Table Lamp
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing craftsmanship in this one of a kind piece hand crafted from copper. Hammered repousse in and around the entire lighthouse. Tall 33 inches by 14 diameter with an 11 inch balcony. Entirely lights up, Tower with a large dome light...
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Copper
Vintage Afghan Pictorial Map Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Afghan Pictorial map rug from the mid-20th century.
Measures: 3' 0" x 4' 10"
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
$660 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand Carved Gilded Torso Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Large scale hand carved and gilded torso sculpture made from a tree branch,
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Monumental and Unusual Folk Art Stage Coach Figure and Horses, 1927
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental and unusual Folk Art stage coach figure and horses, 1927. All hand executed, amazing detail, working lamps, velvet interior on coach.
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Plaster
Sergio Bustamante Early Lion Papier-mâché Sculpture Hand-painted, 1975
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sergio Bustamante (20th century, Mexican) life sized paper mache lion from the early years of his Family Workshop Studio in Tlequepaque, Jalisco, Mexi...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
Early Oak Folding Grocery / Shopping Cart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming oak collapsible shopping cart on caster wheels (ca. late 1930s/early 1940s, USA).
This early version, inspired by a folding chair, was developed by...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 2
4" X 18
- 70 X 550 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 2'4" X 18' - 70 X 550 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Folk Art Hand-Carved Bow Tie Whimsy Chain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whimsical Folk Art chain whittled from one continuous piece of wood (ca. 1930s/40s, USA).
Unique form with carved bowtie motif present throughout.
Very good, vintage condition with p...
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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