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
Period: Early 20th Century
Antique Folk Art Ornately Decorated Pyro Two Tiered Accent Table
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Folk Art pyro decorated two tiered table is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in approximately 1900 i...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
WWI Trench Art Knife – “souvenir De Guerre 1914–1917” – Handcrafted Shrapnel
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Ww1trench Art Knife – “souvenir De Guerre 1914–1917” – Handcrafted From Shrapnel"
WWI Trench Art Knife – “Souvenir de Guerre 1914–1917” – Handcrafted from Shrapnel – 33 cm
This is a...
Category
1910s Belgian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Circular Wall Plaques
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique folk art carved wall plaques are unsigned, but believed to have originated from Greece in approximately 1920. These circular wall plaques are done with a softwoo...
Category
Early 20th Century Greek Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Softwood
Antique German Folk Art Spun Cotton Wool Santa Claus Ornament Doll Figurine
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique German spun cotton wool Santa Claus Christmas ornament doll with hand painted composition face.
Measure: 9".
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wool, Cotton
$325 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Nautical Theme American Hook Rug
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular vintage American, most likely Maine, hooked rug is extremely visual with a stunning myriad of colors contained within a striped border with spinning wheel and nautic...
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Silk and Cotton Striped Chapan from Central Asia, 1900s
Located in Istanbul, TR
An unusual Chapan with an unusual texture. It is quilted and padded.
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Carved Asian Wooden Bench / Settee Floral Decoration Elements Myanmar 1920s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Carved Asian wooden bench / settee floral details Myanmar 1920s
The bench may be small, but it is extremely decorative - a pleasure to look at.
Straight-lined construction with squ...
Category
1920s Burmese Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hemp, Wood
$5,554 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Backdrop Dated 1907 Depicting the Rocky Mountains
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Rare truly.
Summer camp play backdrop depicting an abstract interpretation of the Rocky Mountain range.
Condition is very good, this was found rolled up in a garage likely in place f...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paint
$4,232 Sale Price
37% Off
Model gypsies caravan, handmade and painted, folk art, English circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This superb and ultra rare early folk art scale model of a gypsy or traveller’s caravan is over one hundred years old. It has been beautifully hand made and finely painted. It has gl...
Category
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
An Austrian pottery wall hanging candelabra in the form of a monk circa 1910
Located in Central England, GB
This most interesting and decorative Austrian pottery wall candelabra is made in the form of a monk wearing a burgundy habit. He is reaching out from the wall with white arms and han...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Vintage South Seas Carved Teak Mermaid
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early vintage or antique South Seas carved teak Mermaid, circa 1920s or perhaps earlier, a hand carved upright figure holding a carved shell, with deeply carved flowers in grooved hair flowing down back, shell necklace, and scale pattern throughout her tail. The statue is weathered, has a few age cracks, and the end of the tail is broken. Mounted long ago on a late Victorian brass lamp...
Category
Early 20th Century Pacific Islands Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Teak
$997 Sale Price
30% Off
Navajo Striped Bolster Pillows-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Navajo Indian weaving saddle blanket stripped pillows are in fine condition and have suede backings.Down & feather fill.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wool
$1,036 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Full Size 1950s Model Divers Helmet, Shop Display Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Full Size 1950s Model Divers helmet, shop display piece
The Helmet is a Rare Piece of Chandlery Shop Display, the helmet is a full size piece made in...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Brass
Irish Horseshoe Coat and Tack Rack by B McMullen A fine quality piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Irish Horseshoe Coat and Tack Rack by B McMullen
A fine quality piece made in Walnut by B McMullen saddlery
Beautifully made in the shape of a horseshoe with 8 hand forged farrier...
Category
1910s Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique San Isidro With Oxen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This expressive folk sculpture depicts San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers, shown guiding a pair of oxen as they plow the land. San Isidro is represented in traditional ...
Category
Early 20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Navajo Indian Weaving / Eye Dazzler Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving in an eye dazzler pattern.This weaving or rug is in very good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,356 Sale Price
20% Off
Pig
Chimney Sweep Lucky Charm, Candy Secret Chamber Container, Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful golden pig candy container or container with secret chamber. Made from white metal, hand painted with cold paint like the bronze Vienna minia...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Framed Antique Ikat Fragment, Uzbekistan, Early 20th C.
By Seref Ozen
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.
E 20th Century. Uzbekistan
Ready to go on a wall....
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Silk
Wall Hanging / Quilt Composed of Cigar Box Painted Felt Flags
Located in Stamford, CT
Wall hanging composed of painted felt flags included in cigar packages in the early 20th century, circa 1900-1915.
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Felt
Early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 4 Leg Milking Stool Seat, Sweden Around 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1910s or older, wood stool. Made of wood, hand painted, hand carved. Found at an estate sale in Stockholm, Sweden. Some paint lost and in shabby chic design, but this is old-...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Iron Boot Scraper with Ram
s Head Finial
Located in Greenwich, CT
A generous iron boot scrape with twisted shaft handle and bronze finial of a ram's head mounted on a heraldic helmet. Decorative scrolled base imprinted with "1928". In the manner...
Category
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron, Bronze
Framed Antique Silk Ikat Fragment , Uzbekistan early 20th C.
By Seref Ozen
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.
E 20th Century. UZBEKISTAN
Ready to go on a wall....
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Silk
Antique Germany Lidded Beer Stein glazed Ceramic, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous beer stein, made in Germany. This beer stein has been made in Germany, circa 1900s. Absolutely gorgeous piece still in great condition, without damage. Lid works properly....
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Hand Carved Vintage Antique Wood Duck Mallard Decoy Sculpture Early 20th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic early to Mid-20th Century hand-carved and painted antique wood duck or mallard decoy. This piece has an wonderful color (notice the white side patch against dark body) an...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
American Copper and Brass Sulky Driver Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A dynamic American copper and brass weather vane depicting a trotting horse pulling a sulky with driver. The horse is shown in full stride, with fin...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Copper, Iron
Vintage decorative Asian ceramic rice wine jar
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Elevate your home decor with this exquisite early 20th-century decorative rice wine jar from Asia, most probably China. Expertly crafted from glazed terr...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage European Folk Art Cockerel, Early 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage European Folk Art Cockerel, early 20th Century. Rustic and hand-carved with original paint.
Category
Early 20th Century European Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Scratch-Built Ship Model, Circa 1900
Located in Doylestown, PA
A wonderful scratch-built ship model of a steam-sailer with full rigging, on a stand, circa 1890
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Double-Sided Iron Nautical Trade Sign "The Norfolk"
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early 20th century double-sided sheet iron, cast iron, hand-painted trade sign with hand-forged hooks. Great hand-painted "The Norfolk" featuring a painted...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Mexican Serape from Mexico
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely crafted and vibrantly hued striped hand loomed wool serape from Saltillo, Mexico.
Category
1920s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique, USA owned by Bob Tillbutt
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved and hand painted duck decoy is perfect for the collector. Well used by a previous hunter the paint has faded through time althoug...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
$1,136 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Antique Papier Maché Carnival Masks, 1900s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
For sale are these rare, large early 20th century carnival masks made from wood and painted papier maché.
Although looking a little creepy and intriguing they have a great decorat...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
$2,309 / set
Antique Silk Velvet Chapan, Uzbekistan, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rarer example with a rarer Russian roller printed cotton lining.
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Silk
Maranao Silver Inlaid Betel Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with silver inlay and cloaked in an antique patina, this curious brass case is an early 20th century betel nut box, attributed to the Maranao people of the island of Mindan...
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Brass, Silver
"De Laval" Tin Advertising Sign, American, circa 1905, Near Mint
Located in Incline Village, NV
Having started in Sweden, the company opened up in America in 1888 as the "De Laval Cream Separator Company" in New York City, with a production plant ...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Tin
French Wooden Table Top Football Soccer Game
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French wooden table top football soccer game
This is one for the Boys, it is a 1930s table football game from France, the game has the players in white ...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage 20th Century Terracotta Girl Bust France 1920s JP.MD marked
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is an impressive bust made of Plaster and colored like seen in pictures. This beautiful sculpture is hand formed, 20th century. Signed by Artist but can not identify the maker. ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Early 20th century brutalist wood farm tripod chopping block Folk Art
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Early twentieth century folk art farm wood chopping block with a great patina. In great condition and very solidly built.
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Nantucket "Double Lollipop" Basket, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique and extremely rare Nantucket "double lollipop" basket, circa 1900, a shallow oval swing handled basket with carved wooden staves, handle and bottom plate, and cane weave. The...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Folk-Art Earth Toned Wool Vintage Rug 7
x9
10
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This striking hand-woven wool patchwork rug is a masterful blend of tradition and textile art. Composed of repurposed vintage and flatweaves, this one-of-a-kind piece is hand-stitche...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
American Hand Woven Splint Wicker Gathering Buttocks Basket
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage or antique gathering basket features traditional rib or buttocks shape with the bent wooden ring rim and handle. The plaited splints a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century American Double Sided Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century American double sided whirligig figure
A brilliant example of early 20th century American Folk Art. In the form of a hand carved wooden double sided whirligig f...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pre-1960 Ben Owen I Era Jugtown Ware Plate
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pre-1960 Ben Owen I era Jugtown Ware yellow glazed plate. Fine condition. This is the earliest Jugtown mark without dates or initials.
8.25" dia.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Tribal Wooden Spoon – Philippines, Early 20th Century, Whale Tail Motif
Located in Bilzen, BE
A superb hand-carved tribal spoon from the northern Philippines (Cordillera region), dating from the early 20th century. Made of tropical hardwood, it displays a beautiful dark patin...
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Oak Ships Wheel A wonderful and decorative piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 20th Century Oak Ships Wheel
A wonderful and decorative piece, made in solid oak with turned spindles radiating out from the drum and highlighter with brass work
The Wheel is ...
Category
1910s Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Bezalel Jerusalem Shabbat Tray
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Bezalel Jerusalem wooden tray inlaid with Jerusalem stone and mother of pearl.
The large tray is carved with the Seven Species on its...
Category
Early 20th Century Israeli Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Navajo Wool Eye Dazzler Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Navajo Indian weaving Ganada pillows in a geometric pattern.Sold as a pair and both pillows have burg velvet to match each.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,356 / set
Framed Korean Folk Shamanistic Painting of Seven Stars
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean folk painting watercolor on linen (silk) with a cloth mat and walnut wood frame. The work is in the shamanistic style and depicts the Tao...
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Textile
Antique Gold Leaf Black Sign "Gebhardt Park "
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique gold leaf sign Gebhardt Park. Framed in original wood frame.
Category
Early 1900s North American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Hand Painted Carved Wood Large Vintage Wood Duck Decoy, Early 20th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic early to Mid-20th Century handmade duck or mallard decoy with a swivel neck and glass eyes.
Would be a great addition to any collection o...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large Antique Handcrafted Folk Art Sign ..MASONIC TEMPLE, Raised Letters
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large antique handcrafted Folk Art sign ..MASONIC TEMPLE,, Beautiful sign,, turn of the century,, Retains original finish,, patina,, modeled blue backgr...
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Hand-Carved Pirate Figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century Hand-Carved Pirate Figure
Dimensions: H 9.5” x W 3.5” x D 2.5”
Weight: 500grm
Date: Circa 1880
Origin: Unknown
Material: Hand-carved pine (stained)
Overview
An unusual o...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Carrom Company Large Wood Game Board Double Sided
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique carrom large wooden game board double-sided.
Antique Carrom Company 1907 wood game board double sided, made in USA.
Each corner of the boar...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mountain Man Head Wall Mask Antique Folk Art Terracotta Italy 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful vintage ceramic terracotta glazed wall mask of a male. It’s in the style of South Tyrollean or tuscany folk art. It would make a beautiful decoration on each wall. Made i...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
1900s Bright Red Ground Color Antique American Hooked Rug 4
4" x 7
4" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'4" x 7'4" - 132 x 223 cm )
This exceptional piece exemplifies the creativity inherent in early 20th-century American USA Rugs production. ...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Cane Carved With A Dog
s Head, Circa 1900
Located in Bilzen, BE
Elegant carved wooden walking stick dating from around 1900, adorned with a finely crafted dog's head. Crafted from hardwood with a beautiful dark patina, it demonstrates the refined...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Duck Decoy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy. The duck features wonderful patina throughout including paint. Wonderful collectable piece to add to a grouping.
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Turkish Hand Block Printed Quilt, yorgan, Turkey, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Anatolian block printed quilts are traditional textiles originating from Anatolia, a region located in present-day Turkey. They are made by hand an...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
1920s Classic Colorful Star Pattern Antique American Hooked Rug 10
x12
2" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 10' x 12'2" - 305 x 371 )
This exceptional piece represents the height of early 20th-century American textile craft. The construction utiliz...
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool
French Brass Greyhound Statue Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French brass greyhound statue lamp
A handsome piece made in Brass and Iron with a bronzed finish to the dog
3 Dimensional and looks great from all ...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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