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
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Scandinavian Textile 4 ft 5 in x 6 ft
Located in New York, NY
Charming Antique Scandinavian Star Motif Folk Bed Cover Textile, Origin: Scandinavia, Circa Date: 1843
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Pictorial Balouch Gallery Rug
Located in New York, NY
An Ivory ground Balouch pictorial gallery rug from the middle of the 20th century
Details
rug no. 31363
size 4' 8" x 11' 1" (142 x 338 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Camel Donkey Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century colorful worn Turkish rug depicting camel and donkeys on an ivory ground.
Size: 2'5'' x 3'11''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Persian Mahal Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room-size Persian Mahal rug with a Pictorial Animal all-over Pattern from the 1st quarter of the 20th century
Measures: 8'6'' x 13'5''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Animal Motif Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Turkish Anatolian accent intermediate size rug depicting a pair of large lions in between an infamous Turkish commander. His name is inscribed on the rug. The inscriptions ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Turkish Pictorial Goat Shephard Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Turkish animal motif Konya rug from the middle of the 20th century
Measures: 4'11'' x 7'9''
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
1920s Brown Multicolor Chevron Pattern American Hooked Rug 2
7
x 4
6
Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand-woven American Hooked rug. Multi color layering yet unique color pattern. Brown border. Well maintained circa 1920. Measured 2' 7'' x 4' 6''.
This charming, homespun te...
Category
1920s Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Large Deer Turkish Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid-20th century Turkish Rug with 2 large Deers surrounding multiple borrders and a central medallion
Details
rug no. j3741
size 4' 10" x 10' 5" (147 x 318 cm)
Category
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage American Braid Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An American Braided room-size carpet from the third quarter of the 20th century in rustic tones.
Measures: 8'7'' x 11'2''
Although America (British-America) has been producing rugs since the 16th century it was never industrialized at the time. Colonial America had been importing European rugs through England. However, tariffs after the Revolutionary War...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Lion Khotan Antique Rug Mat
Located in New York, NY
What looks to be an early 20th century tiny rug mat from central Asia, most probably from the Khotan region from East Turkestan. A lion standing alone on ivo...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
1920s Beige Ground Geometric Floral Trellis American Hooked Rug 2
5"x4
3" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'5" x 4'3" - 74 x 130 )
This charming American hooked rug represents the enduring folk-art tradition of the early 20th century, utilizing a...
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
1930s Antique American Hooked Rug with Floral Rose Design 3
1" x 6
1" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3'1" X 6'1" - 94 X 185 )
This striking example of American textile artistry captures the vibrant, expressive style popular during the mid-Depression era....
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kashan Pictorial Accent Rug, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kashan pictorial accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 4' 3" x 6' 9".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pink Antique Karabagh Caravan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A russian Karabagh from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century with a pictorial caravan motif in pink
Measures: 3'10'' x 8'2''.
Category
20th Century Russian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Dog Animal Antique Karabagh Rug
Located in New York, NY
A pictorial rug depicting a dog floating around different humans, animals, and figures on a red ground.
3'9'' x 6'2''
Category
Early 20th Century Caucasian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Art Glass Rooster Set, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful handmade art glass rooster family sculpture set (4), circa 1970s. Four (4) roosters in set, blown glass, hand-crafted. Art glass colors i...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
$195 Sale Price / set
29% Off
Mackenzie-Childs Flower Market Set of Oval Tray and Box, Retired Pieces
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage MacKenzie-Childs set of oval tray and square box with lid is decorated with Flower Market pattern on white background; the steel underbodies are color-glazed in white and de...
Category
2010s North American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Tonala Mexico Bird Jar with Lid, Signed Hand-painted 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Ceramic cylinder-shaped jar features Folk Art style decor with highly detailed floral motifs and garlands, repeating on both front and back sides of the jar. The lid is decorated wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Colorful Vintage Turkish Camel Donkey Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century colrufl Turkish rug depicting camel and donkeys on an ivory ground.
Size: 3'5'' x 5'3''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Angora Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An angora Oushak early 20th century rug
Details
rug no. 9758
size 5' 4" x 7' 1" (163 x 216 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool, Angora
Monumental Dorothy Gillespie Metal Ribbon Wall Sculpture
By Dorothy Gillespie
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Dorothy Gillespie metal ribbon wall sculpture, wonderful usr of color, texture and space. Photos do not do this piece of art any justice...
Category
1980s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Zabihi Collection Chinese Batou Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Full plush pile Chinese Batou Animal Pictorial design rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century
Measure: 4'4'' x 6'9''.
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Pair of Tiger Tibetan Rugs
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pair of Tiger Pictorial Tibetan Rugs from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century. One has a sun and the other has a moon on the top
Details
rug no. j...
Category
20th Century Tibetan Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
$3,750 / set
Picasso Limited Edition Artist Rug/Wall hanging by Desso, Netherlands, 1996
Located in Buffalo, NY
Picasso limited edition artist rug or Wall hanging by Desso, Netherlands 1996
Based on the work of Pablo Picasso entitled "Le peintre et son...
Category
1990s Dutch Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Afghan Cheetah Pictorial Cotton Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 20th century a one-of-a-kind afghan silk and cotton rug featuring 2 cheetahs about to fight one another
Details
rug no. j4398
size 3' 8" x 5' 2" (112 x 157 cm)
Category
20th Century Afghan Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Folk Art Hand Carved Spruce Whimsy Chain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice, whimsical Folk Art chain whittled from one continuous piece of wood (spruce, in this case). One end features a hook, the other a clasp. The wood h...
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Spruce
Zabihi Collection Antique Angora Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Late 19th Century Angora wool Turkish Oushak rug
Details
rug no. j3645
size 3' 8" x 5' 8" (112 x 173 cm)
rug type Angora,Oushak
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool, Angora
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4" x 8
- 122 x 244 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4" x 8' - 122 x 244 )
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Pictorial Persian Shiraz Room Size Accent Folk Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Shiraz folk rug in room size accent rug format with a pictorial design handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 7' 0" x 10' 0".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Tibetan Horse Cover Textile Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Tibetan horse cover textile rug in blue and yellow,
circa 1900, measures: 2'1" x 4'9".
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Very Large Mochaware Bowl with Cable Decoration England Circa 1830
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this exceptionally large and rare mid-19th century English mochaware bowl. Each piece of mochaware is unique. Made in England ci...
Category
1830s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Creamware
Large Blue Persian Heriz Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Persian Karadja Heriz rug.
Measures: 16" x 32".
Category
20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Lady Deer Colorful Pictorial Vintage Karabagh Rug
Located in New York, NY
Lovely mid-20th century Russian Karabagh rug with 4 ladies and deer’s surrounded by a floral border. Love the neon green field, you see some of the green in the border too
Size: 4...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pictorial Reindeer Russian Karabagh Rug
Located in New York, NY
A pictorial Russian Karabagh rug depicting a bunch of reindeers floating around a lady. The background is a tomato red, the border has a floral motif in dark brown,
circa 1940. Me...
Category
Mid-20th Century Caucasian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Caucasian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Vintage rug woven in the Caucasus mountains.
4'10'' x 7'2''
Category
Early 20th Century Caucasian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
$3,500 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Rattan and Plant Fibers Rounded Woven Hanging Ikebana Basket
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand-woven ikebana or display basket features rounded shape with demilune front, and straight back; the form is convenient for hanging the basket on the wall or displaying it...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Tibetan Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size Pictorial Motif Tibetan rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century.
Measure: 3'5'' x 5'6''.
Category
1930s Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
$4,500
Lion Motif Vintage Turkish White Ground Dowry Rug, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th century one of a kind Turkish Rug depicting a large lion and small bird on a white field and silver floral border.. The wording "Masallah Buaslana" translates to " congratul...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Soumac Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a flat-weave Persian Soumac rug .
1'3'' x 1'7''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Chinese Batou Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Batou Scatter size Rug
Details
rug no. j2234
size 3' x 6' 1" (91 x 185 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Blue Chinese Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Chinese Pictorial rug with an animal motif in light blue, navy and ivory
Measures: 2'3' x 4'5''.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Jan Bačur Naive Folk Art Painting Oil on Canvas Framed, Serbia 1986
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The original oil on canvas painting depicts a country scene with a woman handing laundry on the line with a few chickens and a dog surrounding her. Bright dress and colorful laundry ...
Category
1980s Serbian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Nazmiyal Collection Antique American Runner Rug 2 ft 2 in x 5 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique American Hooked Runner Rug, Country of origin: America, Circa date: 1920
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Large Modernist Abstract Kinetic Metal Hanging Sculpture
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large 60" x 60" Modernist Abstract kinetic metal hanging sculpture. Attributed to Yaacov Agam. Eight metal squares graduating in size. Sculpture has been outside for 40-50 years show...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pictorial Egyptian Textile
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th Century Egypian Textile Embroidery with a pictorial design
Measures: 1'10'' x 7'10''.
Category
Late 20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
American Folk Art Carved Painted Wood Cat Sculpture
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage whimsical and playful American Folk Art carved wood sculpture features a hand carved and hand-painted seated cat with large expressive eyes and surprised look on its face. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Turkish Dowry Kilim
Located in New York, NY
3rd quarter of a 20th century Turkish Kilim with a scenic animal motif design given as a dowry gift
Measures: 6'5'' x 7'9''.
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Adam and Eve Persian Lavar Kerman Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th Century Persian Pictorial lavar kerman Small Carpet depciting adam & eve
2'1'' x 3'4''
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Unusual and truly Incredible Hand carved wood Crucifix c 1930
s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual and truly Incredible Hand carved wood Crucifix c 1930's... bEST Carving I have ever seen,,Amazing patina, finish . Minor damage to fi...
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Zabihi Collection Chinese Peking Pictorial Gallery Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Chinese gallery-size rug with a landscaping scenic pictorial motif.
Measures: 6' x 12'3''
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Horse Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th Century Moroccan rug featuring small horses
Details
rug no. j3591
size 5' 1" x 8' 1" (155 x 246 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Kashan Persian Pictorial Swan Mat
Located in New York, NY
An authentic 20th century Persian pictorial rug with 2 loving swans.
1'9'' x 2'1''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Sculptural Hand Carved
Painted Wooden Buddha
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand carved & painted 40 inch tall wooden Buddha. Polychrome decorations with Gilt.
Brightly colored and in prayer. Heavy and well executed. In excellent vintage condition ...
Category
1970s Central Asian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Antique Blue Chinese Pictorial Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Chinese pictorial throw-size rug
Measures: 2'8' x 5'.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Quirky Vintage Tibetan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Quirky one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century
Measures: 3' x 5'8''.
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early Carved Folk Art Wood Bust on Music Cabinet
Located in Peekskill, NY
At the turn of the century this type of "corporate head" portrait was very popular. They were often displayed on or in the lobby of the company headquarters. This striking wooden exa...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Handmade American Folk Hook Small Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American folk Hook rug in a small room size format handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 7' 10" x 9' 10".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Blue Turkish Goat Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Turkish goat motif Konya rug from the middle of the 20th century
Measures: 4' x 5'10''
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Antique American Hooked Rug 5 ft 10 in x 7 ft
Located in New York, NY
Statement Making Artistic Antique American Hooked Rug, Country of Origin: America, Circa Date: 1920
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Jolly Deer Pictorial Karabagh Conversation Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century high-quality Russian Karabagh pictorial rug depicting a happy go luck deer
Measures: 4'5'' x 6'9''.
Category
20th Century Russian 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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