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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
Antique Decorative Cross with Flower and Butterfly Motif - Early 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A hand made ornate antique cross featuring intricate floral, butterfly, and leaf motifs. The design showcases a series of raised, textured flowers and leaves arranged symmetrically a...
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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture

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Metal

Extraordinary Antique Tramp Art Crucifix in Wood, Folk Art Cross, circa 1880
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This intricately hand-carved Tramp Art crucifix dates to circa 1880 and exemplifies the resourceful and expressive craftsmanship characteristic of the genre. Constructed from layered...
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1880s French Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Ancient Russian Orthodox Icon – Two Holy Ascetics Under Mandorla
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Ancient Russian Orthodox Icon – Two Holy Ascetics Under Mandorla With Golden Nimbus" Antique Russian Orthodox Icon – Two Ascetic Saints with Mandorla and Gilded Halos Circa 1830–187...
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Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Ganesha Bronze Sculpture Statue Vintage 1960s, India
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative handmade sculpture or statue. Some wear but this is old-age. Made of bronze. We think it is from Asia and was made in the mid-20th century. Found at an Estate Sale in Nu...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Furniture

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Bronze

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Fortune Wheel Folkloric Art Oaxaca Toy
By Socorro Cruz Prudencio, Agustin Cruz Tinoco, Edilma Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This colorful fortune wheel alebrije is made by Agustín Cruz Tinoco in Oaxaca Mexico. “I came up with the idea as a toy for children,” says Mexican master wood carver Agustin Cruz ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Modernist Welded Rebar / Steel And Animal Bone Abstract Sculpture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Welded Rebar / Steel And Animal Bone Abstract Sculpture .. Amazing use of space, Well executed,, balanced.. Artist unknown.Purchased from estate filled with high end art an...
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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Steel

Folk Art Cottage Comb Tray Shelf, Circa Late 1800s
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa late 1800s, wood, and glass, American, possibly New York. Charming beyond belief, this polychrome Folk Art House was originally made to feature a ...
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1890s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Rustic Folk Art Cabinet, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Folk Art; Art Populaire; Cabinet; Sideboard; Buffet; Rustic; Early 20th Century; Folk art cabinet in a fascinating shade of green, a perfect blend of functionality and aesthetics. B...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

18th Century Carpenters Hand Plane Tool, Signed and Dated 1791
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rare Museum-level 18th Century carpenters tool, an antler hand plane, hand-carved to look like a lion. Signed with initials and dated 1791.
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Late 18th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Metal

1976 Mexican Ricardo H. Salazar Pencil Drawing/Paper, Hidalgo, MX
Located in Miami, FL
1976 Mexican Ricardo H. Salazar Pencil Drawing/Paper, Hidalgo, MX Offered for sale is an intricately and masterfully drawn realistic pencil drawing of a Mexican woman in the city of...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture

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Wire

19th C American Flag and Stars Hand Hooked Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing and historic patriotic mounted hand hooked patriotic flag & stars rug in such fantastic condition. It comes from the famous Charlie Hunter's Americana & folk art collect...
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wool

19th Century Pierrot Four-Fold Screen
Located in London, GB
A highly and unusual and unique French 19th Century four-fold screen telling the story of Pierrot's unrequited love for Columbine who as usual breaks his heart and runs off with Harl...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Canvas, Wood

German ANRI Wood Carved Figural Gentleman Cork Bottle Stopper, 1950s
By ANRI
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable wood and cork bottle stopper, Germany, 1950s. Ideal decoration bottle stopper. Great idea to surprise your guests or a very interesting gift.
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1950s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wood, Cork

Collection of Three Vintage Carnival Midway Nickel Ride Red Signs
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fun collection of three vintage carnival midway signs. Nickel rides! Original professional sign painters handiwork. Excellent graphic skills. Great vintage age. All three signs have ...
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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Painted 19th century Folk Art Child s Chair
Located in Troy, NY
Painted 19th century Folk Art Child's Chair, Adorable, unusual small chair, with one armrest, containing a small compartment. The original paint beautifully worn and faded (minor ret...
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19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Large Decorative Dish, Biot, France c. 1960
By Biot
Located in St Ouen, FR
Exceptional dimensions for this extra-large dish which can be also a wall-mounted decoration. Glazed earthenware with incised floral decor. Hollow stamp on the back. Ceramic center...
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1960s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Earthenware

Fabulous Hard Stone Carved Sculpture by Marcus Lyons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This fabulous sculpture is by noted Palm Springs artist Marcus Lyons (b1949). The signature is indistinct but it is clearly his work. The subject matter is...
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20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Stone

Antique Mexican Skull Mask
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare and very antique Mexican Skull mask in wood, circa 1970. Great patina.
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1970s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Uzbekistan Susani, Suitable as Bedspread or Table Cover
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual color for this vintage Uzbekistan Suzani, suitable as bedspread, wall decoration or table cover. There are little stains, but the price I'm asking is less than its cost ...
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Furniture

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Cotton, Silk

Charming Folk Child Feeding Chair, Pine, Finland 1800s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A charming 19th-century Finnish child’s feeding chair in solid pine, crafted in the traditional folk style of rural Finland. This type of chair was typically made in small village wo...
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Late 19th Century Finnish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Seascape with Lighthouse
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century seascape with lighthouse, circa 1890, an oil on canvas view of a white-washed lighthouse tower on a small offshore rocky ledge, most...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Canvas

Large Contemporary / Modernist Folk Art Oil on Canvas by M J Meyrs C.2008
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large oil on canvas painting by M J MYERS... depicting bar scene,, Amazing use of color ,space and texture,,, Born in Buffalo, NY and raised in the city of Tonawanda, MJ Myers attended the State University at New Paltz where he received a Bachelors of Fine Arts with a concentration in Drawing and Painting and a minor in Art History. Deeply embedded in the Buffalo art world, Myers works as an art handler for the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, UB Anderson Gallery, and Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D.Martin house. His work has been shown at multiple galleries as well as in many performances by the Buffalo, NY performance troupe Torn Space Theater. In 2014, MJ performed his first wedding painting...
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Early 2000s American Folk Art Furniture

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Canvas, Paint

Antique Floral Woolwork with A Child And Dog. English, C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely woolwork of a child with a dog Good condition. Bright colours, no fading Original faux bois painted frame Free UK shipping
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1850s Welsh Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wool

20th Century White Yellow Red Squared Swedish Rag handwoven Rug Folk Art
Located in Firenze, IT
Handcrafted carpets made with a loom using the "pezzotto" technique, circa 1940. These artifacts are products of peasant culture and come from various European locations. Made to pro...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Furniture

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Wool

Bottlecap Basket
Located in Darnestown, MD
This fabulous Bottle Cap Basket is true folk art. It is made of caps from Coca Cola; 7 Up and Dr. Pepper. The wood bottom makes the piece especially...
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1950s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Iron Swordfish Created by a Nebraksan Farmer, circa 1940s
By Byron Groelz
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Iron swordfish created by Byron Groelz, a farmer from Phillips, Nebraska. Born around 1900, Mr. Groelz made decorative iron for an environment on his ranch.
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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Iron

Whimsical Outsider, Folk Art Oil Painting by William R. Straly
By William R. Straly
Located in Buffalo, NY
Whimsical outsider, Folk Art oil painting by William R. Straly, excellent use of color. Texture and space.
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20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paint

Tramp Art Silver Leaf Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tramp Are mirror with exquisite silver leaf detail, a stunning example of folk art craftsmanship. The intricate geometric patterns and layered designs showcase the artistry and creat...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Furniture

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Silver Leaf

Tramp Art Silver Leaf Mirror
Tramp Art Silver Leaf Mirror
$1,168 Sale Price
20% Off
Handcrafted Ceramic Vase "Stray Dogs" by "Love and Beauty", Spain, 2022
Located in Madrid, ES
This handmade vase was designed and made by the collaboration of Spanish designers Carlos Jiménez, better known as `“Del Amor y la Belleza”´´, and Ranma. The vase is made of ceramic...
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2010s Spanish Folk Art Furniture

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Ceramic, Clay, Paint

Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car Chevrolet Station Wagon C1956
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Japanese tin litho toy car from the mid to late fifties. A Chevrolet Station Wagon in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, practi...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Metal

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 ...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture

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Brass

1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s "Prince Buddah" circus sideshow banner.
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1950s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Iron

Pair of Italian Maiolica Pharmacy Albarelli
Located in Atlanta, GA
A matched pair of tin glazed earthenware pharmacy vessels of baluster form with flaring rims and domed footed bases. Each Albarello is hand-painted in a traditional polychrome palet...
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19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Earthenware

Vintage Boho Diecast Wrought Iron Rider on Horseback
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture the spirit of adventure and classic equestrian charm with this Vintage Boho Diecast Rider On Horseback. Crafted from durable wrought iron and hand-painted in subtle hues of b...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique American Folk Art Tramp Art Carved Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Folk Art Tramp Art Carved Box, probably Late 19th/Early 20th Century. A decorative box ornamented with layers of classic Tramp Art chip carved borders enclosing velvet ground panels centered by elongated star...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Large Vintage Hand Carved Bas Relief of AGNUS DEI Altar Piece.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Vintage Hand Carved Bas Relief of AGNUS DEI Altar Piece. Large vintage Altar piece carving in low relief features the AGNUS DEI. This rare and meaningful piece from the first ...
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20th Century Unknown Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine

18th Century French or Italian Santo Nativity Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th century French or Italian Santo Nativity Figure, a hand carved and painted fruitwood figure for a Christmas Crèche or Krippe. Excellent and delicate details to the head and hands. The half figure stands on a dowel set into platform base, dressed in original fine linen robe...
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18th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Linen, Fruitwood

20th Century Swedish rag rug Folk Art hand woven country
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastically Swedish Rag Rug in beautiful color & pattern. Hand woven in Boden Northern Sweden . The rug is freshly washed. Vintage & antique Swedish Rag Rugs from Sweden comes in...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, Walter, Berlin
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked Walter, Berlin and #1714. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolat...
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1910s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Metal

Bali Hindu Textile Framed Kamasan Painting, Indonesia C. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A mid-20th century 'Kamasan' cotton textile painting from Bali, Indonesia. The hand-painted image has great detail and depicts Balinese Hindu mythology. Key features of this image ar...
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1950s Balinese Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Cotton, Paint

Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Wooden Indoor Pet House, circa 1880–1910
Located in Bilzen, BE
Rare hand-carved wooden indoor pet house for a cat or small dog, typical of Black Forest craftsmanship, circa 1880–1910. Made from solid wood with finely carved bark and branch motif...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Folk Art Wood Sculpture of a Caribbean Man Holding a Pineapple
Located in Plainview, NY
A vintage Mid-Century period Folk art sculpture of a man standing tall. The sculpture is finely carved of quality wood and depicts a Caribbean farmer man wearing a hat, holding a pi...
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20th Century Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Antique terracotta sculpture Boy "Como Papá", Spain, 1900-1930s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Antique terracotta sculpture Boy "Como Papá", Spain, 1900-1930s. A charming early 1900s hand-painted terracotta figurine of a little boy dressed like his father - oversized boots, c...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art Furniture

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Terracotta

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...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Iron

Exceptional and Unusually Large 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Turned Bowl
Located in Bozeman, MT
Exceptional and unusually large 19th century Swedish / Scandinavian finely turned wooden folk art bowl in Its original finish, signed HE S. circa 1830, Sweden.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Early 20th Century Native American Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century Navajo rug dazzles with its bold color and rare border treatment. Three stacked diamond medallions—each rendered in vivid c...
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage Found Object Assemblage Sculpture With Speedometer Photographic Inset
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A one-of-a-kind vintage assemblage sculpture blending industrial relics and surreal figuration. Crafted from aged wood, cast metal, and a repurposed speedometer face, this piece feat...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Metal

Travail Populaire Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century art popular cabinet, a timeless masterpiece crafted from rich, dark solid wood with unparalleled craftsmanship. Beautiful details carved into the wood showcase the impec...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Original Red Painted Bucket/ Crock Shelf From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand made Pennsylvania wooden crock shelf. Four tier shelf with great stability. The wonderful red hue has a great tone. Great patina to the body. Very strong and sturdy.
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Collection of Four Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of four Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson. These are hand carved painted wood. The larger one is approximate 6 3/4" high, 6 3/8" wide and 1 7/8" deep....
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1970s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage 1985 Fitz Floyd Majolica Tomato Basket With Pea Pod Plate
Located in Centennial, CO
An absolutely charming and collectable Fitz & Floyd vintage 1985 small majolica serving dish or table accessory of a basket of cherry tomatoes that sits on a pea pod plate! The set i...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Carved Wooden Milliners Mannequin Head, Vintage Italy, circa 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved head. Italy, 1960s to 1970s. Ideal decoration item, used in the displaying and making of hats. Hand carved from wood. Nice display piece in any room. Foun...
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1960s Italian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Crackle Glaze Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of worldly, artisanal charm to your home with this beautiful vintage hand-painted vase. This piece showcases a classic baluster form, brought to life by vibrant, hand-pai...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pottery

19Thc Original Blue Painted Bail Handled Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing 19thc original blue painted bail handled pantry box in fine as found condition. This fine pantry has a wonderful undisturbed patina and early nails.
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19th Century Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wood 2 Drawer Spool Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers, 1920 s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming antique spool cabinet, also known as a thread cabinet or country store cabinet. These cabinets were used in general stores and haberdash...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Superb Large Brass Sextant Ceiling Light from the Captains Cabin
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Superb large brass sextant ceiling light from the captains cabin A very good quality lamp it has been made in the form of a brass sextant, it is centrally hung with a large shade at each end (like a snooker table light...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Brass

19Thc Original Red Painted Wood Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc hand turned wood bowl has original red painted surface and in very good condition.The patina is the very best.
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

19Thc Original Red Painted Wood Bowl
19Thc Original Red Painted Wood Bowl
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 1900 s Decorated Child s Pencil Box with Multiple Sliding Compartments
Located in Red Lion, PA
This delightful early 20th-century decorated child’s pencil box is both functional and full of character. Crafted from hand-cut wood with a slightly rustic charm, the box bears a lit...
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Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Folk Art Sea Horse Hooked Rug, circa 1960
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage Folk Art Sea Horse Hooked Rug, circa 1960, featuring a family of three variously sized and colored sea horses swimming against a variegated bl...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Sailor s Woolie of the American Protected Cruiser "USS Chicago", circa 1885
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Sailor's Woolie of the American Protected Cruiser "USS Chicago", circa 1885, a sailor's hand crafted folk art woolwork picture of a bark-rigged auxiliary steam sailor with in...
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1880s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Folk Art furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mosche Bianche, Jim Rose, and Nils Olsson. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $20 and tops out at $225,000 while the average work can sell for $1,252.

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