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
Mid Century U.S.Army Laminated Propeller C1955
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic wood US Army propeller and in fabulous condition. Laminated ash and with its aerodynamic curve isaaviation marvel. Most likely used on drones in training.
44inches in leng...
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ash, Oak
Antique Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
Geometric early 20th Century Persian Heriz Runner
Measures: 2'9'' x 9'5''.
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair Large English Prattware Figures of Autumn
Winter Hand Painted Circa 1790
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of large English Prattware figures, hand-painted in Staffordshire around 1790, represents Autumn and Winter through the distinctive charm of late 18th-century folk pottery....
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Creamware, Pearlware
Zabihi Collection Small African Tuareg Mat
Located in New York, NY
An african Tuareg Mat depicting with a geometrice design. Tuareg mats are known for their durability because of their reed and leather materials. Ke...
Category
Early 20th Century North African Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Leather, Reed
Zabihi Collection Crazy Animal Motif South Persian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
a crazy late 20th-century one-of-a-kind Animal motif rug. It seems like every animal you can think of is in this rug. Every animal is spelled out as well. The weaver made a lot of sp...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Unusual 19th Century Windsor Arm Chair With Rush Seat..
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual 19th Century Windsor Arm Chair With Rush Seat.. Retains original patina, Great quality,, tight, Wonderful original patina.
Category
1880s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Rush, Wood
American Carousel Ride Container in the Form of a Swan, 1930s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Originally an American carousel ride container in the form of a Swan,
1930s... Would make an amazing garden planter / sculpture
An American metal container, originally made as a ca...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Zabihi Collection Faded Turkish Anatolian Animal Caravan Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid-20th-century Turkish Pictorial rug
Details
rug no. j3764
size 2' 5" x 4' 9" (74 x 145 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Folk Art Spill Vase Animal Farm Scene Attributed to Staffordshire England
Located in New York, NY
An animal farm scene pottery spill vase, Folk Art design, attributed to Staffordshire, circa early-20th century, England. A beautiful scene of dove birds o...
Category
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Large Store Tea Tin Hand Painted Parnall
Sons Bristol, England
By Parnall
Sons
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large store tea tin by Parnall & Sons who were the people to see for outfitting your store and much more as the company grew from 1830. Hand painted showing a girl servi...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Tabriz Sheep Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th century Persian Tabriz small rug with a man lying on the ground surrounded by a flock of sheep
Details
rug no. j4038
size 1' 10" x 2' 11" (56 x 89 cm)
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Lion Turkish 20th Century VIntage Rug
Located in New York, NY
MId 20th Century Turkish Rug with a lion motif
Details
rug no. 31818
size 1' 10" x 3' 4" (56 x 102 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Pair of Vintage Turkish Tribal Anatolian Rugs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of one of a kind Turkish tribal rugs
Measuring 27'' x 39'' & 26'' x 38''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Chinese Batou Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century Chinese Batou Pictorial intermediate size rug
Details
rug no. j4662
size 5' 6" x 7' 11" (168 x 241 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Unusual Folk Art, Bespoke Billiard Themed Floor Lamp, 8-Ball, Modernist
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Folk Art, Bespoke Billiard Themed floor lamp.. 8-ball. Modernist, que sticks, Hand crafted, Shade measuring 16" in diameter.
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Small Multicolored Geometric Design Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 5'6" - 137 x 168 )
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Large Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Floor Size Pillow made from a mid 20th-century Turkish rug
Measures: 16" x 26".
Category
20th Century Asian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Pair of Early 20th Century Copper Kettle Timpanis Tables by Leedy Manufacturing
By Ludwig Drums
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular pair of large and very solidly built Leedy Copper Kettle Drum Timpanis C1920. Simply beautiful instruments even if just for decoration. Can be used as side or center tabl...
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Copper, Steel, Iron
Zabihi Collection Large Floor Size Turkish Lion Motif Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Floor Size Pillow made from an early 20th-century Turkish animal motif pictorial rug
Measures: 17" x 31".
Category
20th Century Asian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Antique Angora Oushak 19th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th-century Angora wool Turkish Oushak Rug
Details
rug no. j4658
size 9' 4" x 12' 3" (284 x 373 cm)
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool, Angora
Folk Art Wood Sculpture of a Caribbean Man Holding a Pineapple
Located in Plainview, NY
A vintage Mid-Century period Folk art sculpture of a man standing tall. The sculpture is finely carved of quality wood and depicts a Caribbean farmer man wearing a hat, holding a pi...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage American Splint Wicker Storage Ikebana Basket with Feet
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The vintage basket features square base and rounded top. The top is reinforced with carved bent wooden pieces, wrapped with splints; four carved wooden legs are attached to the woode...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Ash
Vintage Framed Embroidered Needlepoint Folk Art Landscape Wall Hanging
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage original Folk Art landscape features a rural scene with people in horse-driven carriages arriving to and passing by the small stores, including bookstore and antiques store, ...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Thread, Wood
Mochaware Mug Banded with Brown Slip Made in England, Circa 1815
Located in Katonah, NY
This elegant English Mochaware mug, made around 1815, is decorated with both broad and narrow bands of slip in shades of light and midnight brown, alternating in precise rhythm aroun...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Zabihi Collection Unusual Latin American Zapotec Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Hand-dyed wool on cotton warp; A bold and expressive handwoven wool tapestry from the Zapotec weaving tradition of Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca. This pi...
Category
Late 20th Century Central American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Ken Edwards Signed Tonala Mexico Art Pottery Ewer Bud Vase with Bird
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ceramic bud vase in shape of ewer was hand made by Ken Edwards in traditions of Tonala pottery. It is decorated with bird and abstrac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Folk / Tramp Art Bottle Cap Chain Link Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage handmade chain composed of hundreds of bottle caps, each pierced and threaded onto wire to form interlocking links (ca. 1980s, USA).
Forms seven links in total with caps in a...
Category
1980s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Zabihi Collection Stunning Ivory Chinese Batou Floral Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 1920s Chinese Batou Scatter size Rug
Details
rug no. j4644
size 2'1'' x 4' 2"
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
American Folk Art Carved Sleeping Cat Sculpture
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Folk Art sleeping cat figurine was hand-carved from a solid piece of rare Amaranth (or Paduk) wood. Beautiful wood grain is accentuated by the wax finish. The cat has elonga...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Padouk
Large Folk Art Pocket Knife Store Display
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind large scale pocket knife (24" L), likely used as a store display / sign composed of a painted and carved walnut handle / bolster wi...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Poplar
Robert Fultons Steamship "The Clermont" in a Spectacular Model Form 6.5 ft long
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular Model Form of the Steamship The Clermont built Robert Fulton and serving as New Yorks first Steamship on the Hudson.
This model has a motor ( not checked for function) an...
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Zabihi Collection Persian Kurd Lion Antique Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century Kurd Persian Bidjar Rug with an animal lion rug pattern
Measures: 3'3" x 6'2'.
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Vintage Primitive Oversized Carved Wooden Hand Weights/Dumbbells
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand-carved dumbbells, each from one continuous piece of wood accented with carved lines (circa 1930s, USA).
Natural toned wood, perfectly aged with rich patina/soiling/splits from a...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
American Splint Wicker Pie Picnic Basket Hinged Lid
Handles, early 20th c.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Antique or vintage woven pie, picnic, or market basket features a traditional rectangular shape with reinforced rim, hinged lid, wooden shelf insert, and twin solid wood handles. The rim is formed by carved bent ash splints, and the lid is reinforced with carved solid wood elements. The handles and wooden trim on the lid add not only visual interest, but also structural stability and ease of use to the piece; the insert allows for the additional functionality.
The basket is in very good antique or vintage condition with beautiful, age-appropriate patina on wood; its convenient size and shape and sturdy construction allow it to be used both as a decor piece and as decorative storage.
Sculptural basket with elegant traditional form, high quality craftsmanship, and statement piece presence will make a perfect addition to a wide range of interiors, from Traditional to Organic Modern, Modernist, Transitional, Japandi, Scandinavian Modern, Collected, Modern Country, or Contemporary, or a great gift to a collector or a design enthusiast.
Provenance: the basket was acquired from a collector's estate in Finger Lakes area of Western New York state. We are offering another early American basket...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Ash, Wood
Pictorial Turkish Camel Rug
Located in New York, NY
A cute small Turkish Pictorial Camel rug depicting a man pulling a large camel. Its also dated 1983
Measures: 2'2'' x 3'.
Category
1980s Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Persian Blue Pigeon Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
A decorative pictorial Persian Malayer Runner with a flurry of white and blue birds and pigeons on a soft blue background, circa 1920.
3'6'' x 14'10''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Foo Dog Pictorial Chinese 20th Century Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Compelling Chinese rug with a motif full of happy foo dogs, circa 1940. The field is a peach tone, with navy and light blue accents
Measures: 5'3" x 8'2".
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Chinese Blue Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
1940s Classic Chinese Peking Rug
Details
rug no. j2759
size 2' 4" x 4' 2" (71 x 127 cm)
rug type Chinese,Peking
Category
Early 20th Century Mongolian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Dragon Mongolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Mongolian Dragon Design Rug
Details
rug no. j4587
size 3' 6" x 5' 7" (107 x 170 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Mongolian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Inuit Folk Art Hard Carving of a man with a Saw in Soapstone C1975
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful craftsmanship and hand carved Inuit figure of a man with a saw. Made in Soapstone and either from Alaska or Canada.
In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, scratc...
Category
1970s Canadian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Zabihi Collection Camel Donkey Turkish Pictorial Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th century hand-knotted Turkish Rug with 3 brown camels hooked on a small black horse and a human figure
Details
rug no. 31332
size 2' 5" x 3' 6" (74 x 107 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Camel Donkey Anatolian Pictorial Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century Turkish Anatolian rug with a pictorial design depicting a donkey and camel.
Size: 3'2'' x 3'11''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Oriental Large Fisherman Basket with Flat Rim
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Chinese style fisherman or grain basket features the traditional shape with rounded sides and flat wooden rim wrapped with wicker. The strong, flexible wicker or willow stri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 19th-century ivory and Blue Chinese Peking Carpet
Details
rug no. 10823
size 4' x 5' 9" (122 x 175 cm)
Category
Late 19th Century Mongolian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique English Pottery Horse with Sponged Decoration Circa 1800
Located in Katonah, NY
This pottery figure of a horse is sponge decorated in shades of pink and brown.
It was made at St. Anthony’s Pottery, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, between 1800 and 1810.
...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Zabihi Collection Chinese Peking Early 20th Century Room Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Room Size Chinese Rug in predominantly soft blue
Details
rug no. j2541
size 9' 1" x 11' 8" (277 x 356 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Rattan and Twisted Root Woven Hanging Ikebana Basket
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand-woven ikebana basket features flattened shape with rounded front, demilune bottom and straight back; the form is convenient for hanging the basket on the wall or displa...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Hand Carved Inuit Folk Art Soapstone Figure of a Man with a Fish C1975
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Hand carved Inuit figure of a man with fish in Soapstone. Intricate carving detailed and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Signed on the underside. Either from Alaska...
Category
1970s Canadian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Persian Pictorial Jaguar Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Persian Pictorial rug depicting a jaguar on a neutral field with colorful blue and pink accents on a narrow border.
Measures: 1'10'' x 2'3'' circa 1940.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Charming Art Deco Mirrored Wall Display
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Mirrored Art Deco Wall Display from the 1940's. Shaped like a bird house, handmade of wood painted bright white with slightly Folksy/ Fr...
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Turkish Donkey Camel Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century colrufl Turkish rug depicting camel and donkeys on an ivory ground. The striation of colors on 1 end is referred to as abrash which is natural color variations found in some vintage and antique rugs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Folk Art Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of Walking Man, Ecuador 1950s-1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Primitive wooden hand-carved Folk Art sculpture depicts a walking man in wide, loosely draped clothes and a hat, carrying a bundle in his hands. Highly detailed carving emphasizes th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Olive
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Turkish Animal Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
Square size pictorial Turkish sivas carpet from the early 20th century.
8'1'' x 8'3''
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
1920s Blue Ivory Floral Antique Chinese Peking Rug 6
10" x 11
8" Wool dCarpet
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Peking Carpet ( 6' 10" x 11' 8" - 208 x 355 cm )
This exceptional example of early 20th-century Chinese weaving presents a luxurious interpretation of traditional desi...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Anatolian Swan Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An accent-size Turkish Anatolian rug with floating swans on a soft brown camel color ground
Details
rug no. j3542
size 4' x 5' 9" (122 x 175 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Light Blue Pictorial Traditional Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century Persian Tabriz Pictorial rug in predominant light blue. Light enough to use as a wall hanging as well
Measures: 4'6" x 6'3".
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Large Cordell Cordaro oil painting on board, "woman in red"
Located in Buffalo, NY
Cordell Cordaro is a multidisciplinary artist, filmmaker, and publisher based in Rochester, NY. Known for his swanky, expressive portraits and whimsical scenes, Cordaro’s work defies...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paint, Wood
Zabihi Collection Chinese Peking Early 20th Century Room Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century room size chinese rug in blues and creams
Measures: 8' x 9'9''
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
1930s Ivory Music Note Design Antique American Hooked Rug 3
x 7
5" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 7'5" - 91 x 226 )
This remarkable piece of textile folk art represents the creative ingenuity often found in American antique rugs of ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
1920s Three Little Pigs Colorful Antique American Hooked Rug 2
0" x 3
3" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique American hooked rug, size: 2'0" x 3'3".
This charming and highly collectible textile represents the enduring folk art tradition of the early 20th century. Its dimensions pla...
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
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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