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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
Professionally Framed Antique Ottoman Turkish Embroidery
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. Late 19th C. Ottoman Turkey Ready to go on a wall....
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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Silk

Batman Returns Large Barbell Movie Prop - Seen on Film
Located in Forney, TX
Own a piece of Hollywood history, this Batman Returns (Warner Bros., 1992), circus strongman barbell movie prop is sure to start a conversation while ma...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Paint

Large Carved Pub Sign
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pub sign depicting a whimsical fox emerging from a gilt jug, of very large scale. Hand-hewn from solid wood and skilfully relief carved - the fox has distinct fur, legs, ear, snou...
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1930s English Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1790
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Large, weathered, painted bridal chest from southern Germany. The chest has a very rustic appearance and displays plenty of character. The entire piece is primarily painted in green ...
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1790s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Large Devil or Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a wonderful depiction of Krampus or the devil puppet. The item is approximately 32 inches tall and has a skeleton, arms and legs made of wood. Height was measured from foot t...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Composition, Metal, Brass

Folk Art Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Blue Floral Motif from Westerwald, Germany
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Crafted in the traditional style of gray pottery adorned with cobalt blue floral motif, this salt-glazed stoneware jar hails from the Westerwald r...
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1970s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Framed Antique Caucasian Metallic Embroidery Fragment
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. Late 19th Century. Daghestan Ready to go on a wal...
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Metallic Thread

Late 19th Century Hand Painted Bluebill Rochester Duck Decoy Antique
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...
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1880s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Mexican sunburst mirror Mexico, ca. 1960
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this antique Mexican sunburst mirror, hand-carved from solid wood and finished with gold leaf. The piece features a dynamic, sculptural design with undulating ra...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Peter Hunt Hand-Painted and Decorated Bar Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Hunt, 1896-1967 was an American artist whose work was described as Folk Art. He lived many years on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. He gained recognition for his art in the 1940s and ...
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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

19Thc Marbleized Stone Ware Piggy Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very early stone ware glazed piggy bank from New England. This is a handmade piggy bank in very good condition.
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1870s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pottery

Folk Art Pottery Charger - Hand Painted Flowers Swirls - Mexico - Circa 1980 s
Located in Chatham, ON
Mexican folk art terra cotta charger or plate - large size - hand made and featuring hand painted flowers and elaborate border with swirls (all cold painted) - unsigned - Mexico - ci...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture

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Ceramic

Zabihi Collection Pink Komodo Dragon Armenian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rare armenian Rug depicting 2 Komodo Dragons on a pink fuchsia field Measures: 5'2'' x 9'4''.
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20th Century Armenian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Antique brass and copper umbrella stand italy 1950s
Located in Cantù, IT
Antique brass and copper umbrella stand italy 1950s
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20th Century Italian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pacific Northwest Coast Indigenous Native American Signed Wood Carved Totem Pole
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully desiged, wonderfully carved Pacific Northwest Coast First Nation Native American (perhaps Haida, Tlingit, or Nootka) indigenous hand carved wood Three-figure totem pole...
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1980s Canadian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Vintage 1960s Hand Sewn Framed Afghan Waistcoat
Located in Søborg, DK
Unique hand sewn and crafted 1960s Afghan waistcoat. This waistcoat is one of a kind and made with great skill and attention to detail. The colors a...
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Late 20th Century English Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wool, Cotton

Antique Swedish Wooden basket 1800 s painted in warm tones Handmade Folk Craft
Located in Forest, BE
Swedish antique pine and birch wooden barrel / basket . Fine quality of bentwood. It is a true piece from the late 18 century / early 19 century. Perfect in a kitchen or next to a d...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Birch, Pine

Original Antique Print of a Spotted Flycatcher, circa 1880, Unframed
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Spotted Flycatcher Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Origina...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

Stunning Santa Claus Candy Container German Christmas, Antique 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This early 20th-century German Santa Claus candy container is a wonderful example of traditional Christmas folk art. Made of composition, cardboard, and wood, the figure includes a w...
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20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Composition

Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rustic Wabi Sabi cabinet made of solid beech in Italy, circa 1800. This cabinet offers ample storage space for various items. Two shelves at the front and storage space behind the tw...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Beech

English 20th Century Egret Statue
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This whimsical hand-painted, hand-sculpted representation of a standing egret will add charm and character to your garden or interior. The bird and its base are made in one piece of ...
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20th Century English Folk Art Furniture

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Concrete, Iron

Vintage American Folk Art Painting of a Cat, Oil on Wood
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming American Folk Art oil painting on wood features orange cat sitting next to fish bowl with gold fish. The painting is executed ...
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20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Rustic Hardwood Low Side Table. English C.1800
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous rustic low side table Made from very heavy tropical hardwood I particularly like the simplicity of this piece Amazing patina and colour. Completely original with no rest...
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1790s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Framed Antique Palestinian Embroidery Fragment , Early 20th Century.
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. Early 20thC.Palestine Ready to go on a wall. Fram...
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Early 20th Century Palestinian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Silk

Rare Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure, late 19th Century Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Rare Antique Grulich Nativity Figure — Late 19th Century This rare and culturally significant nativity figure originates from the historic Králiky region (formerly Grulic...
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Late 19th Century Czech Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Painting by Black Joe Jackson, Titled "We Be Pickn Sum Flars" US 1960 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large-scale painting by folk/outsider artist Black Joe Jackson (American, 1922-1997) . Jackson's theme derives from his childhood memories in the American South. Raised in a poor ...
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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Plywood

Antique 18th Century Zanzibar Trunk With Studded Copper Decoration
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare 18th century North African Zanzibar trunk, fashioned of cedar with studded decoration and clad with pierced copper panels. Used in Kenya and Zanzibar to store valuables and sp...
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18th Century Zanzibari Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Copper

18th Century Swedish Folk Art antique rustic Trunk /Chest
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish antique rustique Chest from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. The chest has untouched original paint. The trunk was dated 1799 to celebrate a birthday ,and the ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine

St. Bernard Dog Chocolate Mold De Haeck Gent-Gand, Vintage, Belgium
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked De Haeck Gent-Gand. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and consumption throughout Europe. Many cities and towns had competing chocolate shops with wonderful window displays filled with intricate, molded solid chocolate figures to entice hungry passersby. By this time, they had perfected the art of molding chocolate by using metal molds. The most known and best Manufactory for this kind of molds was the famous Anton Reiche...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

Original Antique Print of a Jaguar, 1847 Unframed
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a jaguar. 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. Publis...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paper

Hand-Carved German Tramp Art Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking German Tramp Art chest of drawers dates to the 19th century and exemplifies the highly labor-intensive folk carving tradition associated with Central European vernacular furniture. Constructed in softwood, the chest is entirely covered in dense, repetitive chip-carved geometric motifs, creating a richly textured surface across the drawer fronts, sides, and base. The façade is organized with four drawers, each fitted with original brass hardware that provides a warm contrast to the carved wood surface. The top features a checkerboard-style plank construction, further reinforcing the handcrafted character of the piece. The carving is notably deep and consistent, suggesting skilled, time-consuming manual work rather than decorative surface tooling. The proportions and solid build give the chest a strong architectural presence, making it suitable not only as storage but also as a focal decorative object in an interior. Pieces of this type are often associated with itinerant or workshop-based folk traditions in German-speaking regions, where Tramp Art techniques were widely practiced in the late 19th century. An inscription visible on the back—executed in reverse and likely an early ownership mark—appears to be Germanic in origin, further supporting the Central European attribution. This chest would integrate naturally into interiors favoring folk art, rustic European, Brutalist, or collected eclectic styles, and stands as a compelling example of authentic 19th-century Tramp Art furniture.
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19th Century German Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Brass

Indoor-Outdoor Modern River Rock Masonry Tuffet Stool by Lland
By Rachel Shillander
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Masonry Tuffet stool is made from a common injection molded plastic child's stool, reimagined by cladding it in stone masonry. This piece represents the artist's personal appreciation for the physical characteristics, permanence, and labor-intensive construction of masonry. The Masonry Tuffet Stool is made to order. Due to the means and methods of laying masonry and the natural variations in stone, no two items are exactly the same, but final piece will use the same white river rock. The dimensions of each piece vary within reason, therefore weight and size are approximate. Please specify felt or rubber feet. Fabricated in 2019 by Rachel Shillander...
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2010s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Stone

Rare 1923 Wurlitzer Calliola Orchestral Band . "Old Time Circus Calliope
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wurlitzer Calliola is a specific type of large, elaborate, self-playing musical instrument, essentially a grand carousel or band organ, often with a beautiful wooden case, designed ...
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey Circus Black Leopard Framed Vintage Poster
Located in Savannah, GA
This large and very colorful vintage Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Baily Circus ink on paper poster features a charging black leopard with a ferocious grimace. Printed by the Erie Li...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Zabihi Collection Antique Oushak Late 19th Century Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th-century square Turkish Oushak Rug Details rug no. 10832 size 9' x 10' 3" (274 x 312 cm)
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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool, Angora

Antique Large Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1753
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
A unique antique bridal chest dating from 1753, from southern Germany. This piece of furniture is attractively and traditionally painted in a soft light blue with floral motifs. This...
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1750s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Rustic Carnival Wheel of Fortune Circa 1940s Folk Art Americana
Located in Oakland, CA
Rustic carnival "Wheel of Fortune" circa 1940s, constructed of various solid woods both solid and plywood, the wheel is painted in weathered hues of red and yellow with images of dom...
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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

Sheep Sculpture, Handcrafted by New Mexico Artist Ray Growler
Located in Norwalk, CT
Natural lamb’s wool sheep figure w/ natural horms. Hand crafted by Ray Growler, Navaho whose gallery is located in Four Corners area of New Mexico. Ray Growler is a popular mixed me...
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1990s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Horn, Wool

Folk art wedding chest from 1849
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A pine wedding chest from 1849. The illustrations are traditional with images of flowers and tulips. The chest was part of a dowry package and would have been in the clean room of th...
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1840s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive Danish carved and painted tape loom, Denmark. Tape looms were historically used to weave narrow bands of fabric, such as belts, ribbons, and strap...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Gypsy Caravan Circa 1900 - Built by Watts of Bridgewater
Located in Bagshot, GB
Now I know we all wish to have that barn find, but this truly is a great barn find!!! 45 years it has been dry stored, and you can see from the condition that this original Gypsy Ca...
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Early 20th Century British Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Wire Fox Terrier Iron Door Stop, Hubley
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Iron Wire Haired Fox Terrier Door Stop with intact original paint attributed to Hubley circa 1910. Hard to find with original patinaed cold ...
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1910s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

Amish Postage Stamp Chain Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amish doll quilt from Holmes County ,Ohio in a mini postage stamp chain pattern.Fine quilting and piecing. These original doll quilts are quite rare and very hard to find.This came f...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

19thc Stoneware Two Gallon Decorated Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original decorated stoneware crock with handles in fine condition.This crock was found in Pennsylvania.Wonderful blue glaze decoration.
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Framed Antique Moroccan Embroidery Fragment , Late 19th Century.
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. Late 19th Century. Morocco Ready to go on a wall....
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Silk

Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure Lot, late 19th Century Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Antique Grulich Nativity Figures — Late 19th Century This rare and culturally significant set of nativity figures originates from the historic Králiky region (formerly Gr...
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Late 19th Century Czech Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Large Vintage Antique Wood Duck Decoy Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic early to Mid-20th Century hand-carved and painted wood duck or mallard decoy. This piece has an wonderful color and texture. From an impressive Los Angeles vintage duck and antique swan decoy...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure Lot, late 19th Century Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Antique Grulich Nativity Figures — Late 19th Century This rare and culturally significant set of nativity figures originates from the historic Králiky region (formerly Gr...
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Late 19th Century Czech Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure, late 19th Century Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Rare Antique Grulich Nativity Figure — Late 19th Century This rare and culturally significant nativity figure originates from the historic Králiky region (formerly Grulic...
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Late 19th Century Czech Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an interesting and unusual trunk. The construction is typically German. The bold moldings pegged into the lid edges and the heavy trim to the base, the spring-loaded lock a...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

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

Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Cabinet
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
An extraordinary antique pine bridal cabinet dating from around 1825. This cabinet is simply designed but beautifully painted with floral decorations in the panels; the rest of the c...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Vintage Throw Decorative Needlepoint Chihuahua Dogs Design Pillow
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Throw Decorative Needlepoint pillow with Chihuahua Dogs playing on a Mexican sombrero hat. Vintage Charming dog pillow featuring portrait of 2 Chihuahua dogs. Hand-crafted in...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Original Vintage Set of 7 Mexican Children Wrestling Masks
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Original Vintage Set of 7 Mexican Children Wrestling Masks. Found from an old factory that manufactured masks for wrestling shows for the Arena Mexico. Made from fantas...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Fabric

A Set of 2 Vintage Anatolian Rug Christmas stockings
Located in Istanbul, TR
Each piece is one-of-a-kind, celebrating the artistry of traditional weaving while being repurposed into a festive and functional heirloom. Perfect for hanging by the fireplace, gif...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture

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Wool

Antique 19th Century Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Cabinet
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Antique bridal cabinet dating from around 1820-1840, from Franconia, southern Germany. Its weathered character and original paintings give it a stunning appearance. Both the design o...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Cabinet 1868
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
An extraordinary antique pine bridal cabinet dating from 1868. This cabinet is simply designed but beautifully painted in green with floral decorations on the panels. The wedding dat...
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1860s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Early 20thc Wooden Salmon Sled
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original painted and decorated sled from New England. Stamped/Signed By the maker under the body. In Very good condition.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Metal

Antique Primitive Northern Swedish Rustic Folk Art Bench or Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Primitive antique rustic bench in folk art from northern Sweden. Made by hand with a frame in solid pine around 1820 to 1840. The bench has a rustic surface which tells the age and h...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Italian Antique Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique Italian cabinet. It is probably quite old, dating back to the 1700s or 1800s. The texture it has acquired over the years gives it a dignified appearance that is ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Teak

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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