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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
Period: 20th Century
Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, German Walter, Berlin
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked Walter, Berlin and #4572. 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

Materials

Metal

Early 20Thc Blue White Postage Stamp Quilt Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue and White Postage stamp Irish chain quilt with blue calico fabric. White binding with blue calico border. Mint condition. Found in Pennsylvania .
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Abstract Folk Art Plywood Bust
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This stacked plywood Folk Art piece showcases the unique vision of its creator. An intriguing sculptural piece from every angle.
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Large Early 20th.Century Pine Horse
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Early 20th.Century Pine Horse This is a substantial animal, he has previously been stripped back to mostly bare wood, which does help to show what sound condition he is in He...
Category

1910s Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine

Collection of vintage Swedish handwoven straw Christmas ornaments.
Located in Boden, SE
Collection of vintage Swedish handwoven straw Christmas ornaments. The tradition of using straw for Christmas decorations has deep roots in Swedish culture, dating back to ancient ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Straw

Ebony Benin Kingdom, Bust Carving Of A Young Nigerian Warrior, 1970 s
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Hand carved ebony hardwood bust of a young Benin warrior Traditionally carved Benin artistry Circa 1970 Height 10.75 inch, Width 5.5 inch, Depth 2.75 inc...
Category

Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Ebony

Krampus Companion of Belsnickel Devil Candy Container Figure Antique Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This unique Christmas figurine Candy Container from Austria features a handmade figurine of the Christmas character Krampus, Belsnickel's companion. The vintage piece dates from the ...
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20th Century Austrian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Composition

Pine Storage Bench or Settle in Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
What an amazing bench! In line and form it is very much like other Central European storage benches we offer, albeit a very fine example. It has straight back rails enclosing three ...
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine

Pelican Copper Weathervane Mounted on Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique metal weathervane in the shape of a Pelican. The metal has developed a rich patina over time, with a mix of greenish oxidation and brown rust, indicative of age and exposure...
Category

1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Copper, Iron

Rare antique Whistle Soda cast iron advertising shaped display
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare cast iron antique Whistle Soda advertising piece. This figurative shaped hand has a screw off thumb that was made to hold an hourglass shaped bot...
Category

1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

Folk art pine wedding chest, dated 1901
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A pine wedding chest from 1901. 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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Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine

Cast Iron Doorstop "Floral Arrangement in Green Vase" Amercan, Circa 1930 SCARCE
Located in Incline Village, NV
My title for this beautiful and excellent condition cast iron doorstop is appropriately called "Floral Arrangement in Green Vase". I have not seen this before, and it is not noted in...
Category

1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tall one of a kind cowboy and horse spinning whirligig American Folk Art piece. Most likely from a larger folk art environment. Sheet steel constructi...
Category

1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

Character Stein of the Nuremberg Tower, City Wall Tower Lidded Beer Stein, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous beer stein, made in Germany by the famous Gerz Company. This beer stein has been made in Germany, circa 1960s. Absolutely gorgeous piece still in great condition, without ...
Category

1960s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pewter

Large Antique Carved Wood Male Bambara Chi Wara Antelope Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
Chi wara is a ritual headdress used by the Bambara people in Mali. Portrayed as both male or female figures Chi ware is associated with agriculture. This larg...
Category

Early 1900s Malian Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Kadi" is the name of this rare Chinese themed vintage German made mechanical toy; depicting two turn of the century Chinese men with pigtails walking along, while carrying a large t...
Category

Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Tin

African American Pine Burr Quilt
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Exceptional African American pine burr quilt. All hand quilted and pieced. Found in Selma, Alabama. Fantastic color placement and design. These quilts ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Textile

Collection of Pig Chimney Sweep Lucky Charm Figurines, Antique Austria, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful collection of golden rabbit, pig and Chimney Sweep lucky charm figurines. Made from white metal, pewter or composition (putz) and hand painte...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Composition, Metal

Tonala Mexico Large Owl Bird Figurine Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage Tonala pottery owl bird figurine is decorated with hand-painted decor of brown bird sitting on a colorful flowering branch and framed with abstract bands of mocha br...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Hand Crafted and Hand Painted Folk Art Cat Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a piece of Folk Art. It may be more of a sculpture than a side table. This table was made to depict a whimsical styled cat. The head and legs are attached by mortise and teno...
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Fully Articulated Artist s Model Of Horse, Signed
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique hand-carved artist's model of a horse, fully articulated at every level including wooden ears. Has a horsehair tail. Fixed on a brass stem and raised on a wooden base. Artist signed on base as Philippe Leo.
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Charivari with Hunting Pendants
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Charivari with Hunting Pendants A Bavarian Charivari from the middle of the 20th century. A beautiful piece of historical Bavarian folk ...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Silver

collection of antique wig heads from late 18th - 19th century
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
- rare collection of 3 wide heads from 18th century to 19th century - antiques from the period 1980-1910 - beautiful patina with traces of old craftsmanship
Category

Early 1900s Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Orange Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century with a dragon motif on a bright orange field Measures: 3'4'' x 5'7''.
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Chinese Blue Scatter Size Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Chinese Peking Small Rug Details rug no. j4713 size 2' 3" x 4' 1" (69 x 124 cm)
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Early 20th Century Mongolian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Silver Overlaid Polished Steel Cowboy Spurs by Eduardo Garcia circa 1980 s
Located in Stamford, CT
Deluxe silver overlaid polished steel spurs by Eduardo Garcia, circa 1980's. Pair of Cowboy / Vaquero Ranch Spurs by Eduardo Garcia (1923-2009), signed E. Garcia. 2 1/2 x 7 1/4 x 5 in. (6.4 x 18.4 x 12.7 cm.) A fine and deluxe set of best quality polished steel spurs from Eduardo Garcia of California. These beautiful spurs are richly overlaid with sterling silver beautifully etched with the stylized form of a swan, the neck and head of the swan supporting the rowel. Sixteen point rowels with the silver rowel plate and jingle bobs make these fine spurs sing! Jingle bobs make a beautiful and rich sound when walking with these on your Lucchese boots...
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Silver, Steel

Rare Antique Distressed Carousel Horse on Iron Stand Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fantastic antique found unpainted carousel horse form having distressed wood, amazing character, and handsome custom iron stand. Makes a stunning folk art sculpture with monochromat...
Category

1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

German Folk Art Grey and Cobalt Blue Stoneware Jar
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A very decorative German folk art grey stoneware jar with cobalt-blue painting from the 1st half of the 20th century. Traditional Westerwald stoneware is a type of ceramic ware that was produced in the lower Westerwald and the Kannenbäckerland in the early modern period. Since the 17th century, it has been one of the dominant types of German stoneware. The technique for producing grey stoneware with cobalt blue painting proved...
Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Amish Wool Trip Around the World Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine wool and mixed fabrics trip around the world Amish quilt was found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania.It is mostly wool and mixed cottons as well.The condition is fantastic.
Category

1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Japanese Signed Mashiko Mingei Art Pottery Plate in the Manner of Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite beautiful, expertly crafted, sumptuously glazed large Japanese Mashiko Ware Mingei (folk craft/folk art) pottery plate/ charger quite similar to the works of master potter Sh...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Vintage Painting by Black Joe Jackson (US 1922-1997) Titled "Zetn Now"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage outsider painting on plywood by American Folk artist Black Joe Jackson (US 1922-1997). The painting is titled "Zetn Now" and it depicts a woman sitting down on a tree trunk ...
Category

1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Vintage Brass Duck Head Vide Poche Trinket Valet Tray
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted decorative vintage collectible brass valet tray duck head shape. Beautiful handcrafted large cast brass bird form this handsome trinket tray is very well made and large scale. A vintage solid brass mallard duck head compact tray for the dresser or home office desk, it has a place for keys, change, pens, keys, trinket holder, jewelry. Heavyweight brass duck head...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Charivari with Hunting Pendants
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Charivari with Hunting Pendants A Bavarian Charivari from the middle of the 20th century. A beautiful piece of historical Bavarian folk ...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Silver

Moroccan Khoumya Tribal Dagger, 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moroccan Khoumya Tribal hand -crafted and hand-carved dagger with brass scabbard and a chiseled wooden grip. Hand made by Moroccan artisans and is one-of-a-kind. Good condition wit...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage American Folk Art Showroom Trade Sign
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming vintage wooden trade sign for Showroom. The sign was original painted in with green and white colors and have been through a later restoration when a thick lacquer that has ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Old Hickory Bench W/ Suede Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Old Hickory bench with suede seat newly upholstery and in strong ,sturdy condition.
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hickory

Old Hickory Bench W/ Suede Seat
Old Hickory Bench W/ Suede Seat
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early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, German Folkart Around 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This early 20th century wabi sabi 3 leg workshop stool from Germany is an excellent example of this style. The piece has a square, rustic-looking seat made of wood and is supported b...
Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Primitive Floral Painting on Reclaimed Wood
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage primitive floral still life on reclaimed wooden panels having a lovely curved top. Found in an antique store in Calabria about 30 years ago.
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Vintage German Christmas Tree Stand Iron Folk Art .
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hugh Christmas tree stand made of iron. The stand is decorated with three large hands painted Santa Claus. The Santa Claus is decorated on both si...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

Boy dressed in Sailor Outfit Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German Bisque Head, Arms and Leg Doll is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful Sailers Outfit, it is suitable for any room and adds a touch of elegance to your Dollhouse. The set includes The Doll with the Outfit, all in very good condition. Made of Fabric, Bisque Porcelain parts and handmade by skilled craftsmen, this original piece is a testament to the rich history of German toys. Whether you're a fan of entertainment or vintage items, this dollhouse toy...
Category

Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric

French pique assiette column
Located in Haaltert, BE
Large French pique assiette column with wooden base (50cm diameter) and brass casters. The wooden top has a diameter of 27cm. Pique assiette is a style of mosaic that incorporates ce...
Category

1950s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Peter Arvidson Post Modern Modernist American Painter the Lovers" 1993, Oil
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original oil on canvas painting by listed Contemporary artist Peter Arvidson. The thick imposto and color choices create a whimsical but striking ...
Category

1990s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Early Stone Tiki Garden Statue on Base
By Tiki
Located in Ferndale, MI
Unique two piece garden statue. Tiki style form sits in stand. Most likely cast cement.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cement

Antique American Crazy Quilt, Dated, 1909-1910
Located in Istanbul, TR
It has wool, silk velvet and cotton patches, lined with a printed paisley design fabric probably from Manchester.
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Handcrafted Folk Art Rustic Oak Dining Chair Set, France, 1940s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Handcrafted Folk Art Rustic Oak Dining Chair set of 6. Made in France, 1940s period. Handmade handcrafted and carved solid oak const...
Category

1940s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Oak

Mercury Glass Santa Holding Tree Christmas Tree Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is an adorable little This is an adorable little Santa holding tight to his miniature Christmas Tree. He is bright shiny red on his coat and hat but the red darke...
Category

20th Century Unknown Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Mercury Glass

Hand Carved Signed Vintage Folk Art Wood Swan Decoy Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, hand-carved Folk Art swan decoy with a wonderful classic shape, beautiful white color and finely carved form. The work is signed by the art...
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Flat Ikebana Basket, Bamboo, Suruga Sensuji Style
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage bamboo Ikebana basket features an elongated, flattened form with prominent rounded handle. The basket is woven of thin round bamboo strips that are secured with transparent ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wicker, Bamboo

Marble Solitaire Game Hardwood Board with 34 old Glass swirl Marbles, Circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Marble Solitaire game, having a very good hardwood board and a complete set of 34 glass swirl marbles, all dating to the first half of the 20th century. The circular ...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Vintage Guerlain Shalimar Cologne Perfume Bottle Collectible
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage collectible Guerlain Shalimar eau de cologne perfume bottle. Empty collectible glass bottle of the famous Shalimar perfume. Shalimar ...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Glass

Antique Big Size Mexican Wood Tray
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
A wonderful Antique big size Mexican hand carved wood t with wonderful patina.
Category

Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Americana Mid-Century Neon Barber Shop Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic 13.5 foot long Mid-Century vintage neon barber shop sign. Total statement piece. Unusual three dimensional channel letters. Many layers of r...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

Handmade Leather Mexican Carrying Case, C.1900-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An all leather handmade carrying case from Mexico with incised leather on both sides and intact leather strap. The leather strap is woven throug...
Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Leather

Professionally Framed Silk and Cotton Ikat Fragment, Uzbekistan, E 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. E 20th C. Uzbekistan. Ready to go on a wall. Fram...
Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Silk

Vintage Santa Claus Belsnickel Wax Candle German Christmas 1930s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candle. Was probably made before World War two in Germany. Scattered wear due to age. It is made of wax and is hand-painted. Nice addition...
Category

20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Other

Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm Bamboo 1950’s
Located in London, GB
Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Sasak, Cowrie & Painted Palm 1950’s Handwoven and richly adorned, this 1950’s Sasak dowry box from Lombok, Indonesia, captures the ceremonial artistry o...
Category

1920s Indonesian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Other

Amish All Wool Lancaster Co. Pa Diamond in A Square Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing rare Amish all wool Lancaster County,Pennsylvania Diamond in a square quilt comes from a thirty year old private quilt collection.The condition is very mint with no moth...
Category

1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Tonala Mexico Set of 5 Animal Figurines Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage Tonala pottery animals and birds figurines are decorated with hand-painted traditional decor. The set consists of 3 smaller bird sculptures and 2 larger animal scul...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

West Germany Mercury Glass Santa in Fireplace Large 5" Christmas Tree Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Such a cute and hard to find large Christmas Tree ornament with the embossed image of Santa with his gold bag on his back coming through the fireplace. This ornament is in good condi...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Mercury Glass

Herón Martínez Mendoza Barro Negro Three-Handled Vessel with Applied Birds
By Heron Martinez
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a rare and striking vase or vessel by Mexican artist, Herón Martínez Mendoza (1918-1990). This is a handmade piece that, although is considered folk art, has a very modernist...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Clay

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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