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
Impressive Black Color a Folk Art Style Contemporary American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
American Hooked rug 9'0" x 12'0". Wool. Hand-Woven.
American Hooked Rugs
Contemporary American Hooked carpet utilizing strips of fabric to compose designs that express the traditio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Orange Color with Special Design Contemporary American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
American hooked rug 8'0" x 10'0". Wool. Hand-woven.
American Hooked Rugs
Contemporary American Hooked carpet utilizing strips of fabric to compose designs that express the tradition...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Marvelous Beige Butterflies-Flowers Pattern Contemporary American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Hooked rug, size: 8'0" x 10'0". Handwoven.
American Hooked Rugs
Contemporary American Hooked carpet utilizing strips of fabric to compose designs that express the tradition of hooke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Wonderful Orange Color with Special Design Contemporary American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American Hooked Rug (6' x 9)
American Hooked Rugs
Contemporary American Hooked carpet utilizing strips of fabric to compose designs that express the tradition of hooked...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Marvelous Beige-Red Butterflies-Flowers Pattern Contemporary American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
American Hooked rug 6'0" x 9'0". Wool. Hand-Woven.
American Hooked Rugs
Contemporary American Hooked carpet utilizing strips of fabric to compose designs that express the tradition ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Fine White-Green Cross-Flowers Pattern Contemporary Handmade Cotton Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
American Hooked rug 6'0" x 9'0". Hand-Woven.
American Hooked Rugs
Contemporary American Hooked carpet utilizing strips of fabric to compose designs that express the tradition of ho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Impressive Black Ground Color a Folk Art Style Contemporary American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
American Hooked rug 6'0" x 9'0". Wool. Hand-Woven.
American Hooked Rugs
Contemporary American Hooked carpet utilizing strips of fabric to compose designs that express the tradition ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Excellent Folk Art Style in a Beige Background Contemporary American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
American Hooked rug 6'0" x 9'0". Wool. Hand-Woven.
American Hooked Rugs
Contemporary American Hooked carpet utilizing strips of fabric to compose designs that express the tradition o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Folk Art Style Contemporary American Hooked Rug (9
x 12
- 274 x 365)
Located in New York, NY
American Hooked rug 9'0" x 12'0". Handwoven.
American Hooked Rugs
Contemporary American Hooked carpet utilizing strips of fabric to compose designs that express the tradition of hoo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Beige Interlocking Circle Contemporary American Hooked Rug 10
x14
Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Handmade Cotton Hooked Rug ( 10' x 14' - 305 x 427 cm )
Contemporary American Hooked carpet utilizing strips of fabric to compose designs that express the tradition of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Glamorous Branches in a Fancy Ivory Ground Handwoven Needlepoint Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Needlepoint. Hand made wool rug. Measures: 9'0"x12'0".
Needlepoint
Reproduction needlework carpet. The delicate patterns are handwoven with a formal appeal that recalls designs from...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Excellent Folk Art Style in a Beige Background Contemporary American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
American hooked rug. Measures: 8'0" x 10'0". Wool. Hand-woven.
American Hooked Rugs
Contemporary American Hooked carpet utilizing strips of fabric to compose designs that express th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Magnificent Folk Art Style in White Background Contemporary American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American Hooked Rug (9' x 12' - 274 x 365 )
American Hooked Rugs
Contemporary American Hooked carpet utilizing strips of fabric to compose designs that express the trad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Abalone
Excellent Folk Art Style in a Beige Background Contemporary American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Hooked rug, size: 9'0" x 12'0". Handwoven.
American Hooked Rugs
Contemporary American Hooked carpet utilizing strips of fabric to compose designs that express the tradition of hooke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Unique Flowers Pattern in a Beige Color Contemporary Handmade Cotton Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
American Hooked rug 8'0" x 10'0". Hand-Woven.
American Hooked Rugs
Contemporary American Hooked carpet utilizing strips of fabric to compose designs that express the tradition of ho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Wonderful Orange Color with Special Design Contemporary American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American Hooked Rug (9' x 12' - 274 x 365 )
American Hooked Rugs
Contemporary American Hooked carpet utilizing strips of fabric to compose designs that express the trad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3
x 3
2" - 91 x 112 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 3'2" - 91 x 112 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Swedish Gustavian Dowry Chest with Exceptional Interior Painting, Dated 1782
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Swedish Gustavian dowry chest with original paint on the interior and exterior. The interior painting depicts a marriage scene and...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
Outsider Art "Animals and Castles" Oil on Panel by Bruno Del Favero
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil on panel by acclaimed outsider artist, Bruno Del Favero (b. Italy 1910, d. USA 1995), circa 1970.
Fine example showcasing Del Favero's aptitude for creating fantastical landscapes. Contrasting oxen / bulls and flamingos with a castle backdrop creates an imaginary context removed from reality. Del Favero's marriage of fantasy and whimsy beautifully suits his Naïve painting style.
Singed on verso.
Bio from the Philadelphia Museum of Art:
Born Princeton, Michigan, 1910; died Greenwich, Connecticut, 1995
Bruno Del Favero moved from Michigan to northern Italy with his parents at age five, returning in 1928 and settling in Greenwich, Connecticut, where he married and remained for the rest of his days. He made his living as a mason, chauffeur, and landscape gardener. It is not known exactly when or why he began to paint his delicate and mysterious landscapes, but he was exhibiting in local art shows by the early 1970s and took himself seriously enough as an artist to join the Greenwich Art Society. He maintained a studio in the basement of his home, but never shared his art with his wife and five children. After the artist's death his family introduced his work to New York dealers Shari Cavin...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paint
Large Sculpture / Wall Hanging Titled "PLAY" W.N.Y. Artist John Tracey
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful ,3-dimentional whimsical wall sculpture titled "PLAY" hand crafted by Western New York artist John Tracy..comprised of more than 1000 children's colorful wooden blocks, wheels,, shapes etc. After collecting for ten years ,John had this great idea to create a monumental piece of art which took him over 9 months to assemble... Pictures do NO justice!! This piece is Museum worthy.
John Tracey...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Steel
Grain Painted Blanket Chest Pennsylvania Circa 1830
Located in Hudson, NY
Painted blanket chest with turned feet. Rectangular lid with applied molding above dovetail jointed case . An absolute delight, this festive jewel made of dense poplar with a buttern...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Poplar, Paint, Nutwood
Alice In Wonderland Tea Party Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is not the type of lighting you will normally find in my listing. I just couldn't help myself. The fixture has great style and a sense of humor. The lamp features a collection o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Delicate Flowers in a Diamond in a Ivory Background Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American Hooked rug, size: 3'0"x 5'0".
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Charming Folk Art Curio Cabinet with Original Paint
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pine cabinet, circa 1950, is comprised of a glass paneled front and sides and retains the original black, red and blue paint. The hardware (largely brass) is all original, as is...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Whimsical Animal Border Figurative Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical mid-century colorful Turkish Kars rug. Field is brown, the border has 2 human figures and animals.
Measures: 6'8" x 9'2".
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Danish Folk Art Angel Wall Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, mixed media, Folk Art angel is plaster sculpture with acrylic paint on wood cutout with newspaper backing on her wings. The angel is signed and date...
Category
1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Clay, Wood, Acrylic
Tonala Mexico Large Decorative Tile Wall Decor, 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large square ceramic wall decor or tile features hand-painted Folk Art style decor with charming detailed motif of two white birds standing next to large flowering plants and red gra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Modernist Abstract Oil Painting on Board by WNY Artist Kathrin Langley
By Langley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Abstract Oil Painting on Board by WNY Artist Kathrin Langley titled boy at the beech..Well executed,, great use of color, texture
. Katherine...
Category
1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Plywood, Paint
Antique American Hooked Rug 4
5" x 5
4"
Located in New York, NY
Antique American hooked rug, measures: 4'5" x 5'4".
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Monumental Modern , Surrealist Oil Painting by Barton Lidice Benes
By Barton Lidice Benes
Located in Buffalo, NY
Barton Lidice Benes (November 16, 1942 – Hackensack, New Jersey – May 30, 2012 – New York) was an artist who lived and worked in New York City. He studied at Pratt Institute, Brookly...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
1700s Religious Figure with Heavy Patina
Located in Peekskill, NY
The patina and age of this well done carving make a striking display. I'm guessing its 18th century and Italian. It has just the right look.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3
9" x 6
3" - 114 x 191 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'9" x 6'3" - 114 x 191 )
Category
1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Unusual , Architectural stacked "Spool" Folk Art Pedestal / Plant Stand
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual , Architectural stacked "Spool" Folk Art Pedestal / Plant Stand .. Great size. proportion.. Amazing original patina , color , finish. surface,
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Lovely Ivory Color with Folk Art Style Pictorial Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 2'10" x 5' - 86 x 152 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century Painted Dress Model or Doll
Located in Troy, NY
19th Century Folk Art Painted Dress Model or Doll, Beautiful example of a dress model with a sweet, expressive face. The slightly distressed paint adds to its charm.
Our pieces are l...
Category
19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Zabihi Collection Burmese Myanmar Hand Painted Textile
Located in New York, NY
This appears to be a Burmese hand-painted narrative textile (possibly a Jataka story cloth or Parabaik panel) — a traditional form of illustrated storytelling art from Myanmar, proba...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Folk Art American Country Barber Pole
Located in Queens, NY
American Country (19th century) painted red, white, & blue barber pole.
Category
19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
An Important Modernist Painting By Hilda Altschule c. 1940s / 1950s
Located in Buffalo, NY
An unusual, modernist painting by Hilda Altschule, 1950. Entitled "A portrait of a man at a bar", oil on canvas. A quick note about the artist "Hilda Coates Altschule (New York, Russ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Exceptional Green Color with Pictorial Design Vintage American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 1'8" x 4' - 51 x 122 )
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2
3" x 3
3" - 68 x 99 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3'3" - 68 x 99 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
1920s American Hooked Rug ( 4
2" x 5
6" - 127 x 168 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s American Hooked Rug ( 4'2" x 5'6" - 127 x 168 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Hunting Scene Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz accent rug handmade during the early 20th century with the classic pictorial hunting scene design.
Measures: 4' 5" x 5' 3"
Persian Rugs
Carpets:...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Persian Tabriz Hunting Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room size Persian Tabriz rug with a Pictorial Animal Hunting Pattern from the 1st quarter of the 20th Century
Measures: 9'7'' x 12'10''.
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2
7" x 3
8" - 79 x 112 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'7" x 3'8" - 79 x 112 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 1
6" x 5
6" - 46 x 168 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 1'6" x 5'6" - 46 x 168 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3
4" x 3
6" - 102 x 106 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'4" x 3'6" - 102 x 106 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Animal Bird Greek 20th Century Rug
By Zeki Müren
Located in New York, NY
a rare mid 20th century excellent condition Greek Carpet The overall ascending pattern of animals and birds amongst cloud bands is on a dark chocolate field.
9'8'' x 12'3''
Category
20th Century Greek Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Unusual Hand Carved / hand crafted Folk Art Wooden Shoe..
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Hand Carved / hand crafted Folk Art Sculpture of Antique Wooden Shoe.. Truly Amazing detail. Unbelievable craftsmanship..Metal shoelaces and tacks (sole of shoe)
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Monumental Figurative Wire Iron Sculpture, Female Figure Titled "DOMINATRIX
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental figurative wire iron sculpture, female figure titled "DOMINATRIX, amazing skilled artist, great sense of the human female form. Hand delivery avail to New York City or any...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
1930s Folk Art, Wood and Metal Airplane / Fan
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Folk Art, wood and metal airplane / fan... amazing design, working motorized fan blade, hand build and hand painted.
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of African Cowrie Fertility Idol Figures
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of African (19/20th Cent) seated Cowrie fertility idol figures with a surface of small shells and beads and mounted on modern silver metal bases
Category
20th Century African Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Shell, Wood, Paint
$22,500 / set
Folk Art Carved Wood "Foot" Stool
Located in Astoria, NY
Folk Art Carved Wood "Foot" Stool, with cream floral upholstery, signed "Amidon" to underside.
15" H x 14.5" W x 9" D.
Provenance: From a 201 E 66th Street Estate.
Category
20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
A Multi Color With Original Geometric and Figurative Design Antique American Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 7' x 8' - 213 x 245 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 7
8" x 9
6" x 234 x 290 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 7'8" x 9'6" x 234 x 290 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Animal Figure Antique Persian Serapi Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century Persian serapi carpet featuring some human elements and pictorial figures.
Measures: 11'1'' x 15'1''
The finest antique Persian Serapis are geometric or styli...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
$35,000 Sale Price
36% Off
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4
8" x 5
6" - 143 x 168 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'8" x 5'6" - 143 x 168 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Unusual Tramp Art / Folk Art Wood and Stone Clock, sculpture. cabinet.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Tramp Art / Folk Art Wood and Stone (granite) Clock, sculpture. cabinet.. Amazing decorative item.Antique hand crafted,Stone ,granite cylinders,
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Stone, Granite
Outsider Art "Animal Parade" Oil on Panel by Bruno Del Favero
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Circa 1970 oil on panel depicting a traveling pack of animals by acclaimed outsider artist, Bruno Del Favero (b. Italy 1910, d. USA 1995).
Fine example sho...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paint
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8
8" x 8
10" - 264 x 269 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8'8" x 8'10" - 264 x 269 )
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Large Folk art /surrealist Oil painting on canvas.. Circus scene. " Burning Tent
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Folk art / surrealist Oil painting on canvas.. depicting circus scene. "Burning Tent".. Very well executed.. amazing detail..
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
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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