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
19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Marble Painted Bridal Cabinet
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
This is an exceptional folk art bridal cabinet from southern Germany (Upper Bavaria). A special feature of this example is the faux marble painting, which covers the entire cabinet i...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Vintage Mexican Serape Blanket in Bold Rainbow Stripes
Located in San Carlos, CA
Add a vibrant burst of color and heritage to your space with this vintage Mexican serape blanket. Measuring approximately 55 inches wide by 82 i...
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Textile
Mid-Century C1940 Wooden Airplane Propeller
By Fahlin Production
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand crafted wooden airplane propeller from the mid century c1940. Oak and ash carved wood with brass protection on the thin edges on both ends. Original Fahlin decals and h...
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ash, Oak
Vintage Carved Wood Articulated Clown Figure
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Chunky hand carving with simple facial detailing a pointed hat. Found in the southern US. Presented on a custom museum stand.
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Folk Art Cane or Walking Stick with Burl Wood Handle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Folk Art cane or walking stick is completely unmarked, but presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1920 in the Folk Art style. The handle of the cane is a lacqu...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Gros-Point Stitched Panels Representing Orientalist Scenes
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of gros – point stitched panels representing orientalist scenes: One with a tiger hunt and the other with a battle scene, both in a setting of tropical vegetation on a black g...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bufalo D
Acqua Scultura Orientale In Legno Con Corna 1800 Bubalus Bubalis
Located in Milano, MI
Bufalo D’Acqua Scultura Orientale In Legno Con Corna 1800, antica e affascinante figura animalier di Bubalus bubalis domestico di bufalo d’acqua, un’importante figura simbolica e fun...
Category
Late 19th Century Southeast Asian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Folk Art Twig Stand
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Folk Art twig stand with original red color upholstered top surrounded by hand carved edge.
Note: Regional differences in humidity and climat...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Bentwood
Painted 19th Century American Document Box
Located in Hudson, NY
A spectacular and fine, painted and stenciled, pine documentbox. The original blue paint having turned a dark green over time with the varnished finish, typical of Boston pieces. Yo...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Sculpture of Goat carved in wood by Israeli Artist
Located in Mexico, DF
Beautiful robust sculpture of a Goat carved from a solid mahogany block by an Israeli artist (the signature in Hebrew letters is illegible).
The goat is st...
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
1960’s Vintage Folk Art Studio Pottery Bud Vase
Located in San Carlos, CA
Exquisite Vintage Folk Art Studio Pottery Vase – Unique Relief Surface
Gentle Beige Hues
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home decor with this wonderful piece of vinta...
Category
1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pottery
$135 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Tile Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this captivating vintage Boho glazed ceramic tile mirror, a unique piece that beautifully marries artistic craftsmanship wi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
Zabihi Collection Pair of Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rugs
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical pair of one of a kind Turkish rugs depicting 2 lions on a rust field
Measuring 25" x 38" & 23'' x 37'' respectively.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
18th Century Catalan Settle Bench
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th Century primitive Catalan settle bench with warm tones and fabulous patina.
Made from large planks of solid fruitwood with elegant shaped ends.
A versatile and comfortable be...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Sculptural Wall Sconces – French Artist, 1980snches
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An unique pair of 1980s French sculptural wall sconces, crafted from natural chestnut branches selected for their organic lines and expressive character.
Partially stripped bark re...
Category
1980s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Oversized Carved wood and painted Sheaffer Fountain Pen Store Display , 5 feet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing ! Oversized Carved wood and painted Sheaffer Fountain Pen Store Display , Selling two pens. One 5" high 6 " in diameter.. other 50" h , 4" in diameter. Very well made, Qualit...
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage Boho Hand Painted Gypsy Wagon Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Celebrate whimsical artistry and vibrant color with this Vintage Boho Hand-Painted Gypsy Wagon Mirror. Beautifully crafted and richly detailed, this striking piece features a bold, c...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
18th Century Swedish Combination Furniture Table and Chair, 1794
Located in Balen, BE
Wonderful combination furniture table and chair. Combination furniture was originally made to be used in small spaces. This original example could be used as a beautiful center piece coffee table...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Purvis Young Original Painting "Procession" in Series #2, Signed
By Purvis Young
Located in North Miami, FL
Depiction of a procession in oil on recycled curtain vinyl by acclaimed Miami street artist Purvis Young. Gustavo Olivieri sourced directly from Mr. Young while he was alive and enjo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Canvas
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Tonala Mexico Wall Decor Plate Tray, Folk Art Bird 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Ceramic wall decor plate or tray features hand-painted Folk Art style decor with charming, highly detailed motif of a bird standing next to a large flower. The motif, painted in gr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
British Woolwork of a Family of Man, Wife and Child on the Seashore with Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
The Sailor's Glimpse: Woolwork of a Family
Object: Rectangular Woolwork Picture
Origin: British (Sailor's Folk Art)
Date: Circa 1860
Medium: Wool, Silk Thread on Fabric Ground, Fram...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Victorian Rustic Branch Twig Folk Art Side Table With Chinoiserie Top
Located in Norwich, GB
Unusual 19th Century rustic twig side table with lacquered top and tier. English - Circa 1880.
Delivery is INCLUDED in the price for all areas in MAINLAND England & Wales.
The tabl...
Category
19th Century British Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Brass
Maine Circa 1830 Grain Painted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hudson, NY
Absolutely beautiful, circa 1830's, grain painted, graduated chest of drawers. Likely from Maine or possibly Vermont , the workmanship is absolutely beautiful . From the fully turned...
Category
1830s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
Near Pair of Japanese Jizai Kagi Wood Koi Folk Art Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
A near pair of wood koi fish from Japan circa 1860-90s of late Meiji Period. Hand-carved from solid wood, these sculptures are known as Jizai Kagi in Japane...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
Carnival Midway Punk Knockdown Goat Game
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage carnival punk. Unusual goat named "Billie". Knock "Billie" over and win the prize.
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Vallauris Pottery Aquarium Lamp Signed Kérina Monaco A Trompe l
oeil aquarium
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vallauris Pottery Aquarium Lamp Signed Kérina Monaco
A Trompe l'oeil aquarium Lamp, in earthenware and signed underneath. Many versions were made of these “kitsch” lamps...
Category
1950s Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Hand-Carved Wooden Folk Art Figures
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Kenneth Anthony Krogmeir carvings. Mr. Krogmeir was a dairy farmer from Fort Madison, Iowa. He also owned a small sawmill that he operated for personal use and for milling wood for n...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
$12,500 / set
19th Century American Folk Art Rocking Horse
Located in Lancaster, PA
A charming and expressive 19th-century carved wooden rocking horse, retaining an appealing early painted surface with beautifully worn patina. The elongated, stylized form is hand-carved with exaggerated features—arched neck, sculpted ears, and a deeply carved mane—giving the piece a wonderfully naïve and folky presence. Original paint remains visible throughout in muted tones of black, green, red, and cream, softened by generations of use and natural age.
The horse sits on its original bentwood rockers, joined by hand-forged nails and wooden pegs, with traces of old surface wear that speak to its long life and authenticity. The saddle form and tail are carved integral to the body, and the expressive head retains its original painted bridle details and wide-eyed character.
This is a particularly evocative example of early children’s folk art...
Category
Late 19th Century North American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Folk Art "BOOT
Cobbler
s Trade Show / SHOP Sign / Sculpture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Late 19th Century Folk Art "BOOT' Cobbler's Trade Show OR sHOP Sign / Sculpture . aLL Hand made,, Oil cloth, copper top and Wood...Most likely hung outside of an old cobbler , shoe ...
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Copper
A Charming Collection of Painted and Carved Decoy Ducks
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Charming Collection of Painted and Carved Decoy Ducks
This is a good group of 4,19th Century French Decoy Ducks, they are carved in wood and the feathers and features are painted...
Category
19th Century Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Unusual Folk Art, Bespoke Billiard Themed Floor Lamp, 8-Ball, Modernist
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Folk Art, Bespoke Billiard Themed floor lamp.. 8-ball. Modernist, que sticks, Hand crafted, Shade measuring 16" in diameter.
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Brass
American Folk Art Carved Sleeping Cat Sculpture
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Folk Art sleeping cat figurine was hand-carved from a solid piece of rare Amaranth (or Paduk) wood. Beautiful wood grain is accentuated by the wax finish. The cat has elonga...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Padouk
Wonderful Hand Painted Folk Art Chest in Iron Late 19th Century
Located in Tilburg, NL
Wonderful Hand Painted Folk Art Chest in Iron Late 19th Century.
A truly wonderful hand painted folk art chest with floral decoration. Great hand painted flowers and ornaments. Nice...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Woven Jacquard Coverlet from Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handwoven 19th century four color coverlet is in fantastic condition. This pattern is so detailed with birds and tulips with most unusual patterns. This is the early patterns of...
Category
19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,450 Sale Price
21% Off
Vintage Leather Carousel Horse Signed By Teresa Corning
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Leather Carousel Horse Signed By Teresa Corning
This Antique Carousel Horse is made of leather and the pole is made of metal. The sculpture is fa...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Matching Couple / Pair Large Polychromed Burmese Nat Temple Dancers
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Hand-carved wooden sculptures representing a traditional guardian or deity figure, often referred to as the "Lady of Popa," originating from Vietnam or Southeast Asia. These striking...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,685 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A folk art diorama model passenger ship in a bottle English circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This early 20th century ship in a bottle diorama is of a rarer subject being an early large steam ocean going passenger liner set in a scene just off the shoreline with a lighthouse ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Glass
Quirky Offbeat Vintage Male Shop Mannequin
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Quirky offbeat vintage male shop mannequin
A Striking Vintage Mannequin with a Gold Head and Hands, he is made in fibreglass with articulated arms
T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Small Antique Storage Chest of Pine Partly with Green Paint Sweden 1868
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small rustic storage chest of pinewood with green paint, that is worn of at the most exposed places.
Handcrafted by Swedish cabinetmaker and painted in 1868 with initials. The chest ...
Category
1860s Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Boho Shanghai Weave Duck Lidded Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of whimsical Chinoiserie charm with this vintage woven duck basket! Likely crafted with traditional "Shanghai Weave" techniques from bamboo or ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Rattan
A Pair of Copper Ships Mast Head Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Copper Ships Mast Head Lights
The lamps are round with thick bowed and ridged glass, they are original nautical pieces with excellent character
A great decorators ceiling ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Copper
$1,378 / set
Outsider Art Painting titled The Descent, 8-7-10 RRD
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Outsider art painting using paper cutouts on masonite board titled The Descent, 8-7-10 RRD. Assemblage measures 9" wide, 2.25" deep and 21.25" high. We had the painting professionall...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Nude glass male dancer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great looking glass sculpture of a male nude dancer with incredible detail. Please see the work in the hands and feet.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Glass
$1,500
Wood Carved American Folk Art Muscle Car
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand carved Folk Art American Muscle car. Wood carved with original paint surface.
Category
1950s Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paint Decorated Games Board
Located in Nantucket, MA
Paint decorated ochre and brown double-sided game board, one side with Canadian checkers, the other with Parcheesi, Canada, circa 1890.
Measures: 25 1...
Category
Late 19th Century Canadian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Bardayal Nadjamerrek Australian Indigenous Aboriginal Art Original Bark Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, unique, very engaging original indigenous Australian Aboriginal dreaming painting by famed Oenpelli Western Arnhem Land artist Bardayal "Lofty" Nadjamerrek AO (c. 1926–2...
Category
20th Century Australian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
American Folk Art Workshop Wrench Wood Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic and substantial wood and iron wrench tool sign. Hand written fractions and original yellow paint. Very sturdy and well made. Great industrial workshop turned folk art. The ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
Studio Craft Solid Wood Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern, USA, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Studio Craft; Solid Wood; coffee table; Mid-Century Modern; USA; 1970s
Wendell Castle; Roger Sloan; JB Blunk; Jawar; Richard Bronk; Gerald Mccabe; Bobby Falwell; David Scott; Charles Fischer; Howard...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Folk Art chairs with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
A pair of similar 19th century Swedish country chairs. Very slight difference with great patina ,see pictures
Scraped by hand to its beautiful blue original color.
Such nice ext...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Polychrome Lucky Fish Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from reclaimed wood, this colorful koi fish is a traditional symbol of harmony, wealth and luck. The rustic fish is carved with a squat, rounded body, the scales and fins...
Category
20th Century Chinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Framed Vintage Equestrian Needlepoint Horse Portrait, Signed
Dated 1978
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This vintage equestrian needlepoint portrait (signed “78 SH”) captures the soulful expression and classic profile of a bay horse, rendered in rich warm tones with a beautifully detai...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool, Glass, Wood, Paper
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
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
Vintage wool folk art berber rug in faded jade green
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berber Rug: This striking rug features a mix white and faded jade green wool, crafted with natural, organic dyes. A stunning example of Abstract Modernist Art...
Category
1970s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Large Vintage Hand-Carved Crocodile in Dark Wood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
85 cm long and lean crocodile in hand-carved wood. We have been told that it was brought home from Africa during the 1980s by a Danish Tourist. It has a screw to its back - allowing ...
Category
1980s Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Rustic Bench, circa 1920, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Rustic bench
Made with chestnut structure and hand woven rattan cord seating.
Solid, sturdy and comfortable
Circa 1920, France
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Chestnut, Cord
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Animal Figure Antique Persian Serapi Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century Persian serapi carpet featuring some human elements and pictorial figures.
Measures: 11'1'' x 15'1''
The finest antique Persian Serapis are geometric or styli...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
$35,000 Sale Price
36% Off
1920s Belgian Decorative Ceramic Bowl
Located in High Point, NC
Delicate and whimsical, this vintage decorative ceramic bowl offers a woodland fantasy. Made in Belgium in the 1920s, the piece is shaped like a basket: but a basket composed of leav...
Category
20th Century Belgian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$195 Sale Price
35% Off
Modernist Folk Art Acrylic on Canvas "Quincy Market" W.N.Y. Artist George Grace
Located in Buffalo, NY
Quincy Market by George Grace,, western New York Artist..Amazing use of space ,,color.. shadows,,,
George Grace
Drawing, Painting, Sculpture
In June 2...
Category
1980s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
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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