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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
Turn of the Century Green Romanian Box Bench
Located in Cirencester, GB
This settle or bench is early 20th Century, possibly older. Original green and red paint full of rustic charm and an exquisite example of folk craftsmanship. Wonderful natural colo...
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Early 20th Century Romanian Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Pillowcase Made from an Anatolian Embroidered Skirt, 2nd Quarter 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
The pillow case has been fashioned from a Western Anatolian Cotton embroidered dress skirt. It does not come with an insert . Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cleaning recomme...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture

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Cotton

Original Antique Print of a Bat, 1847 Unframed
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a bat. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Published...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

American Applique Picture of a Basket of Strawberries
Located in Downingtown, PA
American oval shadow box felt picture depicts strawberries in an openwork straw basket with the large long handle rising above. Within an oval gilt frame...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Felt

Chinese Bookends of Soapstone hand carved, Republic Period circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a beautiful pair of Chinese soapstone Bookends made in China during the Republic period, Circa 1920. These bookends are individ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Furniture

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Soapstone

Mexican Muralists by Desmond Rochfort
Located in Bradenton, FL
Mexican Muralists by Desmond Rochfort. Softcover book published in 1998 by Chronicle Books of San Francisco. Printed in Hong Kong, illustrated, 240 pages.
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1990s Hong Kong Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

19Thc Original Blue Painted Medium Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Medium blue original painted pantry box with original lid.Copper nail construction.Fine as found condition.
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1850s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1930s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
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1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Metal

Hand Painted Single Wardrobe Decorated with Flowers A Good single wardrobe
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Hand Painted Single Wardrobe Decorated with Flowers A Good single wardrobe with a deep drawer at the bottom this is a pretty thing which has been hand painted with flowers many year...
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1910s Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

German Majolica Vintage Green Ceramic Deviled Egg Plate with Salt Pepper Shaker
Located in Nuernberg, DE
20th century German majolica plate platter for serving eggs with two chicken as salt and pepper shakers. Nice addition to your table or just to display. Please see detailed pictures ...
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1960s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Pair of traditional painted Swedish side tables
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of traditional painted Swedish side tables, circa 1870. Rare pair of rural Swedish side tables, which we found on our travels around Sweden.   Hand painted in traditional colou...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Early Leo Sewell Assembledge, Sculpture, Seated Male Figure
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Leo Sewell Assembledge. Sculpture, seated male figure, signed and dated, 1977. A charming array of whimsical found objects, Italian chair incl...
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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Metal

Colorful Hand Made Mexican Folk Art Icon Painting
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Eye catching colorful folk art rendering of a religious icon in typical Mexican primitive style on reclaimed wood and found materials.
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1950s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Reclaimed Wood

Collection of Three 19Thc Sponge Ware Pitchers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Blue & white sponge ware pottery pitchers.Sold as a group of three.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pottery

Vintage Studio Pottery Unglazed Cream Ceramic Pitcher
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty piece of studio pottery. Unglazed and unpainted, this pitcher is created from clay and has no signature. It would be a beautiful piece for display on a shelf or table. Dim...
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20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Ceramic

Wall Mirror Frame, Tramp Folk Art, richly decorated, rarly curved, 1890, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
A very richly decorated example of the famous tramp art frames of Austria, from the 1890s. A very rare example because it is curved. The frame of the mirror is crafted in a layered...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Softwood, Spruce

Mid-Century Swedish Folk Art Table Runner or Wall Hanging, 1950s
Located in Bochum, NRW
A captivating blend of artistry and heritage in this mid-century Swedish folk design hand woven Textile. Its lush green base, adorned with symmetrical yellow floral motifs and delic...
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1970s Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wool

Mexican Arbol de la Vida Tree Life Dolls ColorFolk Art Ceramic Clay Candelabra
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This colorful tree of life (árbol de la vida) with a toy like aspect is a unique piece by Marco Antonio Castillo, son of renowned artist Alfonso Castillo. Hand made with natural clay...
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2010s Mexican Folk Art Furniture

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Ceramic, Clay

Lot of two Deer Antler Mount Trophy Black Forest Wood Plaque Austria Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of 3 vintage deer antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaques. Most of them are dated on the backside, it tells they are from the 1920s or older. Measurement's ...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Antler, Wood

Oversized Handmade Japanese Ikebana Floor Basket
Located in Malibu, CA
Vintage Japanese Ikebana Floor Basket. The basket features a unique design with a woven background high-quality bamboo with freestyle form embellishing the underneath basket. S...
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20th Century Japanese Folk Art Furniture

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Reed, Bamboo

Mexican Nativity Set Folk Art Ceramic Christmas Decoration Pottery Sculptures
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Folkloric ceramic nativity set decorated in Tonalá, Jalisco, México. Beautifully hand painted. Handmade in clay. Includes 14 figures. The figures are first handmade in clay and burned in a wood burned oven at low temperature, then painted with acrylic paint and decorated manually. Mexican folk art...
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2010s Mexican Folk Art Furniture

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Ceramic

Rare Set of Antique French Limonaire Frères Carved Wood Carousel Pig Figures
Located in London, GB
Rare Set of Antique French Limonaire Frères Carved Wood Carousel Pig Figures A unique pair of antique French carved wooden carousel pig figures, attributed to the world renowned Limo...
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1890s French Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Original Antique Print of Snakes, 1847 Unframed
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of snakes. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Publishe...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

Antique Block Printed Quilt Top, Uzbekistan, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
These quilt tops are supposed to be from Tashkent of Uzbekistan and mostly used for the purpose along with as lining for a group of chapans from the area. This is for sure is a pro...
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Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Furniture

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Cotton

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair
Located in Allerum, SE
19th century Swedish Folk Art chair in it's original condition. Ca 1820 Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

1950 Vintage American Folk Art Band Stand Hand Painted Goofy Jazz Music Stand
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand painted band stand folding music stand, circa 1950s. Great folk art design and Goofy dog painted. Possibly from the Jazz Mill in Phoenix. Great wall han...
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1950s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Composition, Metal

Jim Rose Legacy Collection - Chest of Drawers, Solid Cast Iron Miniature
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite miniature chest of drawers is inspired by Shaker furniture. Made from solid cast iron with a natural rust patina and vintage nail heads for the drawer pulls, The artis...
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Early 2000s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Steel

Original Antique Print of Toucans, 1847, Unframed
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of toucans Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Publishe...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

Hand Carved Hand Painted Rooster Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved & hand painted rooster sculpture. Very folky rooster.
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20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

19Thc Original Paint Decorated Rocking Chair From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original paint decorated New England rocking chair in pristine condition.This fine rocking chair has a mustard painted surface with black decorated splash.
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

A wood catchall mid-20th century French folk art
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A remarkable catchall, emblematic of mid-20th century French folk art, stands out for its ingenious use of half a fruit tree trunk, likely from a cherry tree. This particular trunk s...
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

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Fruitwood

Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

French folk art sculpture - A monoxylous sharpening stone case
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A sharpening stone case, a monoxylous work of French folk art from the early 20th century. Hand-carved walnut wood, a superb and rare decorative object
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

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Walnut

Old Weathered Statue of a Putti Playing Tambourine
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Old Weathered Statue of a Putti Playing Tambourine The musical nymph is set on a square base This is a pleasantly weathered piece in good detail to be ...
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1920s Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Concrete

19Thc Original Indigo Blue Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine indigo blue pantry box is in original dark blue paint.Found in New England estate.Condition is very good.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

19th century Italian glazed ceramic sardines jar
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid 19th-century Italian glazed ceramic sardines jar
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19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Ceramic

Giant Advertising Presentation Glass Chalice for Bells Scotch Whisky
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Giant Advertising Presentation Glass Chalice for Bells Scotch Whisky This is an oversized Glass, made for Pub or Bar display advertising. The glas...
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1920s Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Glass

Cactus Lamp by Nani Goods Contemporary Ceramic Cactus Table Lamp
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Inspired by the rhythmic, repeating forms of desert cacti, the Cactus Lamp balances structured brutalism with cheerful, organic detail. Its sculptural base is hand-built using slab c...
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2010s American Folk Art Furniture

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 4 Swedish Folk Wooden Dala Horse Toys, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 4 hand-painted Swedish wooden traditional Dala horse toy. Designed by Nils Olsson in Sweden, circa 1960. Materials: Wood In original condition, with minor wear consist...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Fine Quality Late 19th Century Pennsylvania Shaker Bucket With Lid. All Original
Located in Incline Village, NV
Nice quality late 19thC Pennsylvania Shaker bucket with fitted lid in complete and all original condition with a lovely surface and patina. The original ...
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1890s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Puerto Rican Santos De Palos/Wood Carved Sculpture of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Located in Guaynabo, PR
A renown tradition in Puerto Rico is the making of Santos de Palos by Masters Carvers since the 19th century. They hand carved and hand painted the saints inspired in their personal ...
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Tramp Art Folk Art Dog or Doll s Bed With Silver And Blue Paint
Located in Stamford, CT
Tramp art dog bed or doll's bed with chip carved decoration and blue and silver paint. The head board wonderfully carved with rosettes, diamonds and a large star in center. The foot ...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Antique Danish 1841 Mangle Board Wedding Love Gift Colorful Hand-Carved Wood
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Antique Danish or Scandinavian mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated 1941. It has this text cut into it: KM JDR 1841 and a short text painted on both sides of the handle. I...
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1840s Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Santa Claus Belsnickle Miniature Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
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Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Shell-Encrusted Bud Vase – Coastal Grandmillennial Décor
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This stunning vintage shell-encrusted bud vase is an exquisite piece of coastal artistry perfect for lovers of seashell décor, grand millennial interiors, and nautical collectibles. 🌿 Handcrafted Coastal Charm This one-of-a-kind decorative vase features a meticulously arranged collection of natural seashells hand-applied to a red clay ceramic vase. The organic textures and soft, sun-kissed hues of cream, ivory, and golden amber create a truly mesmerizing effect. Each shell is carefully selected, adding a sculptural, three-dimensional quality that makes this piece both a work of art and a functional vessel. 🏡 Styling Inspiration: Coastal Elegance: Display it as a centerpiece on a rattan console or a driftwood coffee table alongside coral and vintage glass floats for a refined beach house aesthetic. Grandmillennial Chic: Layer it into a bookshelf or vignette with chinoiserie, wicker, and botanical prints for a collected-over-time look. Tropical Retreat: Pair it with palm fronds or dried grasses to bring natural elements indoors, perfect for a tiki bar or island-inspired space. Cottagecore Meets the Sea: A delightful addition to a sunroom, garden room, or shabby chic interior. 💎 Why You'll Love It: ✔️ Authentic vintage craftsmanship – not a mass-produced piece. ✔️ Timeless natural materials – seashells have been prized in décor for centuries. ✔️ Perfect for collectors of seashell art, coastal antiques...
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20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Shell, Clay

1960s Original Dual Sided Hanging Light Up Ace Hardware Outdoor Logo
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Original Polycarbonate Face "Ace Hardware" Advertisement Signage. The Vintage Outdoor Sign Hangs which Displays A Double Sided Logo Of The Well Known "Ace Hardware" Logo. The Vintage Signage...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Aluminum

Vintage Swiss/German Carved and Painted Board Chair
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming vintage Swiss or southern German carved and painted board chair with turned legs. Skillfully painted and structurally strong this chair would be a sweet accent chair in a ...
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Antique Folk Art Horse Sculpture
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully charming hand-carved 19th Century American folk art horse sculpture on stand. Pay special attention to its face and the carved details to appreciate this fine specimen. ...
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Small Engraved Brass Lota Vessel from India 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Add a touch of India's rich heritage to your home with this vintage small engraved brass lota from India, circa 1950s. Hand-crafted from high-quality brass ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Antique genuine rustic unique pair of Folk Art buffets
Located in Boden, SE
These incredible original painted buffets from Skellefteå, Västerbotten are truly something special! It's rare to find them as a pair, making th...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Six Kobe Toys, Japanese, Meiji Period, circa 1895
By Kobe Toys
Located in Incline Village, NV
Kobe Toys are very mysterious and not much is known about them. They were created and hand made, strictly for tourists and foreigners (never exported) during ...
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1890s Japanese Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Ebony

Antique Hand Carved Wood Elephant
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand carved wood in a form of an elephant. No tusk
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Early 20th Century East Asian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Monumental 80" Figurative Hand Carved Sculpture by Robert Brady
By Robert Brady 2
Located in Buffalo, NY
Robert Brady was born and raised in Reno, Nevada. Upon graduation from high school he attended the California College of The Arts in Oakland, Ca. receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1969. Later he attended University of California, Davis, receiving a Masters of Fine art in 1975. Recently retired Emeritus, he served as Professor of Art from 1975-2013 at California State University, Sacramento. Trained as a potter, Brady’s interest quickly steered toward a path of ceramic object making and sculpture, ultimately gaining national and international recognition. Approximately 24 years later, Brady, fortuitously discovered the beauty and merits of wood as a sculptural medium. Since then, Robert has produced work in both clay and wood, with an emphasis on wood. Mixed media, bronzes, works on paper and functional pottery are also part of his output. Brady has had over 50 solo exhibits and participated in many group exhibitions throughout the United States, and Europe, both in private galleries and public Museums. His works can be found in permanent collections in galleries and museums such as The Smithsonian (Renwick), The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Arkansas Art Center, Little Rock, and the Stedelijik Museum in Amsterdam, Holland, as well as others. Lastly, his work is found in private collections too numerous to mention. He has received three National Endowment Individual Artist...
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1990s American Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Aging Toy Soccer Ball/ Object / 1970-1990s / Wabi-sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old toy soccer ball. Over the years, the outer material has peeled off, exposing the inner material. The appearance, which has changed naturally over time, has a beauty th...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Furniture

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Other

Antique Thai Hardwood Betelnut Box
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Thai Hardwood Betelnut Box. A turned wood globular chedi form having a narrower pedestal base, fitted wood conical top shaped with circular tiers...
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Late 19th Century Thai Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Hardwood

Early 19th Century Original Painted Break-Down Armoire with Flowers, Austria
Located in Round Top, TX
This original painted armoire or "Shrunk" was built in the traditional manner to "break down" into 2 sections, making it easier to transport and install, with one lower drawer all re...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Early 20th Century Folky Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Charming and full of character, this early 20th-century American chest of drawers showcases a playful folk art sensibility, blending rustic craftsmanship with whimsical design. The e...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Oak

Antique Hindu Bronze of Krishna Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Hindu bronze sculpture of Krishna playing the flute. Circa late 19th century Exquisite lost wax bronze statue figurine depicting Lord Krishna Venu...
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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Folk Art Ecuadorian Tapestry with Olga Fisch Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78310 Vintage Folk Art Ecuadorian tapestry with olga Fisch style, 01'11 x 02'09
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Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Miniature Early 20thc Apache / Navajo Indian Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is such a fantastic early mini Apache basket in mint condition.Very rare to find in such great condition and rare size.
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Hemp

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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