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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
Large Sculpture / Wall Hanging Titled "PLAY" W.N.Y. Artist John Tracey
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful ,3-dimentional whimsical wall sculpture titled "PLAY" hand crafted by Western New York artist John Tracy..comprised of more than 1000 children's colorful wooden blocks, wheels,, shapes etc. After collecting for ten years ,John had this great idea to create a monumental piece of art which took him over 9 months to assemble... Pictures do NO justice!! This piece is Museum worthy. John Tracey...
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2010s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Steel

LItografia Flowers 2238/2400 edita da C.M.O.A - Andy Warhol
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
I Fiori di Andy Warhol fecero la loro prima comparsa sulla scena artistica di New York nel 1964 quando vennero esposti alla Leo Castelli Galley. riscuotendo un’enorme successo. Flow...
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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wood, Paper

Original Antique Print of Dogs, 1847, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of dogs 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. Publi...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paper

Early 19th Century Folk Art Child Portrait Painting
Located in Seguin, TX
Early 19th century folk art oil on thick paper portrait painting of a little girl in red dress with lace trim holding a woven straw rattle and sitting in a painted thumb back chair...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood, Paint, Paper

Tiger Stripe Maple Picture Frame. English, 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful tiger stripe or flamed maple frame Solid wood. Not veneered Totally original patina. A delightful colour The measurement given below is the outside of the frame Free UK...
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1860s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Maple

Reverse Glass Painting of Saint George and the Dragon
Located in Stamford, CT
Verre églomisé, or reverse glass painting with gilding of Saint George and the Dragon. St George shown riding his steed, slaying the dragon...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Glass

Vintage American Folk Art Copper Chess Board
Located in Chicago, IL
This enchanting mid-20th century American Folk Art chess board is a true testament to naive and outsider craftsmanship and creativity. Hand-crafted with meticulous care, the board fe...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Copper

1960’s Lawnware Pendant Light
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage Lawnware hanging light, 10” shade, #2310. Funky retro RV Lawnware tiki patio Swag lamp. Real KITSCHY cool planter pot Swag lamp, sometimes known as a Lite Brite Lamp. Beads make up this hippie style lamp. The lamp works. Great vintage condition. Some of the assorted multicolored plastic decorations are broken or missing, but once it’s lit up, it’s effect is there. Would be great on a screen porch, a kitschy retro patio, inside in your funky decor or would make a fun lamp...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Animal Pot by Mata Ortiz Potter Hector Gallegos
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite white ceramic pot by Hector Gallegos is a masterful example of Mata Ortiz pottery, etched with a rich tapestry of animals including several bears, a coyote, a deer, va...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Norwegian Stump Chair ca 1820s
Located in Farsta, SE
Norwegian Stump Chair late 1800-century Made out of pine with amazing patina and some original paint left. Height: 70 cm/27.5 inc Depth: 25 cm/9.8 inch Width: 37 cm/14.5 inch Seat ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century antique rustic Swedish tray bowl with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedishantique wooden tray/ Serving bowl with untouched original paint from Luleå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. A farmers handcrafted tray or serving bowl or centerpiece...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

19Thc Signed Oil Painting of Sheep ( Listed Artist)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine very well done 19thc oil painting of sheep heard is signed by the artist J. Rorphuro .This is so amazing and a great size.
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1870s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Vintage American Sampler Dated "1929" Made by "MCB"
Located in Incline Village, NV
Simply a beautiful and well made "American Sampler On Linen" with initials "MCB" bordered in blue; in excellent and all original condition. A stitched green framed border; features ...
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Linen

Zabihi Collection Paid of Tiger Tibetan Rugs
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pair of Tiger Pictorial Tibetan Rugs from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century. One has a sun and the other has a moon on the top Details rug no. j3895 size 2' 8" x 4' 11" (81 x...
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20th Century Tibetan Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of British Royal Navy Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of British Royal Navy Ship, Circa 1875 A sailor's woolwork of a port side view of a second rate Royal Navy ship under full sail upon a beautifully depicted...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Sailor's Woolwork of Four Ships including an American Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork with Four Ships including an American Ship, Circa 1875 The sailor's woolwork depicts the port side view of four ships including an American ship under a cl...
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1860s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of Four ships including two Royal Navy Ships
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Four ships including two Royal Navy Ships, Circa 1875 The charming small sailor's woolwork picture with a rare subject depicting a port side view of fou...
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1860s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Roberto Benites Pair of Modernist Figural Paintings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of acrylic paintings on canvas of traditional Peruvian figures executed in a modernist minimalist folk style. Signed Roberto Benites and presented in wood frames.
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20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paint

Vintage Hand Painted Folk Art Chest Box Floral Birds Traditional Medium Storage
Located in Greer, SC
Vintage hand painted and hand crafted domed chest with an elaborate folk art scene throughout the entire box. Stunning artwork with florals, birds, and a courting scene on wood. This...
Category

20th Century Unknown Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Wrought Iron Rooster Candlestick Holder Horshoe Folk Art
Located in Vancouver, BC
For those brave enough to forge a life of light. The rooster lights the day at the crack of dawn to make claims to the work yet to be done. Out from the horseshoe sprouts this lovi...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Original Antique Print of Pigeons, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of pigeons. 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. Publish...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paper

Large Italian Giltwood Ornamental Corona Crown, Late 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian Architectural Element Giltwood 19th Century Carved Corona Crown Large gilt-wood element, featuring decorative acanthus leaves, carving around the...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Original Antique Print of a Giant Breve, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a giant breve. 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...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paper

Turkish Hand Block Printed Square Panel, Bokhca, 1st Half 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is a folk art textile from the 1st half of 20th C. The art of block printing is still being practiced in various parts of Turkey and this example is from Tokat.
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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Hand Sewn Red & Green Floral Quilt Full Size Bedspread Applique Patchwrk
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage hand sewn quilt. Features a red and green rose motif with ribboned border. Perfect for the holiday season. Dimensions: 82" x 81" (Length x Wi...
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20th Century Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Folk Art “Hindeloopen” Painted Tilt Top Table
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful antique tilt top table that was made in the Northern Netherlands, more specifically Hindeloopen in the late 1800s. The table is made of solid pine and is completely decor...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. These sculptures reference traditional American Folk Art barn...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Steel

Nepalese Sandalwood Buddha Tree, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The sculpture, expertly carved from fragrant Nepalese sandalwood, stands as a testament to the rich tradition of wood carving in Nepal. The medium itself adds a sensory dimension to ...
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20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Sandalwood

French 19th Century Folk Art Leather Box
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered Folk Art box made out of wood and covered with leather. Working lock and key. France, circa 1850 Weathered, small losses.
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

1970's Vintage Studio Pottery Stone Wear Bottle With Top
Located in San Carlos, CA
Explore the timeless beauty of our exquisite Vintage Hand-Crafted Pottery Bottle, a unique blend of artistry and sophistication. Crafted in earthy tones of beige and brown with a mesmerizing speckled design, this bottle is a true testament to vintage craftsmanship. 🌟 Key Features: Hand-Crafted Artistry: Immerse yourself in the charm of a bygone era with this meticulously hand-crafted pottery bottle. Each detail showcases the skill and dedication of the artist, creating a one-of-a-kind piece that adds character to any space. Earthy Tones with Speckled Design: Enrich your decor with the warm and inviting hues of beige and brown, adorned with a captivating speckled design. This unique combination adds a touch of nature-inspired elegance to your home. Complete with Original Top: This vintage bottle comes complete with its original top, adding to its authenticity and preserving the integrity of the artist's vision. It's a thoughtful detail that enhances the overall charm of this collectible piece. Signed by the Artist: Revel in the personal touch as this bottle bears the signature of the artist. This not only adds value but also connects you to the creator, making it a truly special addition to your collection. Excellent Condition: Rest easy knowing that this vintage pottery bottle is in excellent condition. Free of nicks, scuffs, or chips, it stands as a testament to its durability and quality craftsmanship. 🌷 Versatile Decor Accent: Transform any space with the versatile beauty of this vintage pottery bottle. Whether displayed on a shelf, mantel, or as a centerpiece, it effortlessly elevates your decor with its timeless appeal. 🌐 Limited Availability – Order Now! Seize the opportunity to own this beautiful vintage pottery bottle. With limited availability, it's a chance to bring home a piece of art that seamlessly blends the past with your modern lifestyle. 🌿 Timeless Beauty, Hand-Crafted for Your Home – Where Vintage Meets Modern...
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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Large French 19th Century Hand Carved Wooden Fragment of a Marionette
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice handcarved fragment of a marionette. France, circa 1850. Weathered, small losses and old repairs Measurement include the wooden base.
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Textile, Wood

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3'1" - 69 x 94 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3'1" - 69 x 94 )
Category

1910s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool, Fabric

Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful handcrafted antique tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with with lid, handle and brass latch. The metal is delicately and int...
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Tin, Copper, Brass

Folk Art Wedding Chest, Anno 1903
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Wedding Chest in pastel shades, Eastern Europe, anno 1903, with roses and targets on a red background. A fine example of this particular type of box found in present-day eastern Roma...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

Berlin Bear Souvenir Statue Building Ashtray Vintage, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1930s souvenir building Statue architectural model Ashtray. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or just a display item i...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

Original Antique Framed Print of a Black Bear, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a black bear presented in an antique oak frame Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847.
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Oak, Paper

19th Century Bocce Balls, France, Set of Three
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century bocce balls, France, set of three boxwood, iron and brass nails. The first ball has the letters PP in brass, the second ha...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 7' - 68 x 213 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 7' - 68 x 213 )
Category

1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar
Located in Studio City, CA
This is a fantastic piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...
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20th Century Congolese Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage French Wicker Laundry Basket with Lid This is an excellent example and
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage French Wicker Laundry Basket with Lid This is an excellent example and in remarkably good condition, this strong basket is divide...
Category

1920s Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wicker

Original Antique Print of a Hummingbird, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a hummingbird presented in a slightly distressed antique gilt frame. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. Free shipping.
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Paper

Zabihi Collection Red Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century with a dragon motif on red ground Measures: 3' x 5'7''.
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage Carved Mexican Aztec Mayan Figure Onyx Stone Bookends 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1950s Pair of Carved Aztec Onyx Stone Bookends. Mexican Aztec Mayan Figure Onyx Book Ends.Hand carved marble stone pyramid Aztec Mayan. Pair of v...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Limestone, Marble

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

Materials

Paper

Zabihi Collection Soumac Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a flat-weave Persian Soumac rug . 1'3'' x 1'7''
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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Antique Fox Figural Cigar Cutter, silvered Metal 1900s Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s or older silvered Metal Cigar Cutter. Beautiful large size cigar cutter in the form of a Fox. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. It has its all original ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Carved Wood Penguin Wearing Nike Shoes
Located in Chicago, IL
Meet this delightful American Folk Art hand-carved pine penguin sporting a pair of painted Nike shoes! With a whimsical tilt of his head, he exudes an endearing charm, as if ponderin...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

French, 19th Century Iron Shoemakers Shop Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
Original riveted sheet iron shoemakers shop sign. Unique find, France, circa 1800-1850. Traces of red paint visible. Weathered.
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Trompe L’oeil Decorative Plate, Manner of Bernard Palissy
By Bernard Palissy
Located in Doylestown, PA
A 19th century French decorative Trompe L’oeil plate in the manner of Bernard Palissy, depicting a scalloped and glazed plate with faux olives.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Faience

Two Swedish 19th Century Trough with Originalpaint from Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
Two Swedish 19th century Folk Art Trough with untouched original paint from Lulea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Painted English red wood trough. The trough is in untouched original ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine

Silk Embroidery Needlework Mounted Picture Panel 19thC
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Silk Embroidery Needlework Mounted Picture Panel A continental needlework of figures in a romantic setting amongst a rural background in an ebonised and gilt frame mounted with red...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Moroccan Decorative Dog Sculpture Handbuilt and Handpainted by Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
- Hand built decorative dog sculpture - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - decorative motifs painted with a goat hair brush made...
Category

2010s Moroccan Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Moroccan Decorative Cat Sculpture Handbuilt and Handpainted by Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
- Hand built decorative cat sculpture - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - decorative motifs painted with a goat hair brush made...
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2010s Moroccan Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Moroccan Decorative Horse Sculpture Handbuilt and Handpainted by Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
- Hand built decorative horse sculpture - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - decorative motifs painted with a goat hair brush made by the potter to apply natu...
Category

2010s Moroccan Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

19th Century French Faience Tromp L’oeil Decorative Plate
By Bernard Palissy
Located in Doylestown, PA
A 19th century French decorative Trompe L’oeil faience plate in the manner of Bernard Palissy, the scalloped and floral decorated plate holding unshelled almonds and almond candy typ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Faience

Artisan wabi sabi fiber art wall hanging, Netherlands 1975
Located in ECHT, NL
Exceptional large fiber art wall hanging. Hand made from natural fiber. Three metal rods have been woven into the piece to keep the rectangular shape of the piece. Despite the age i...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber

Swedish mid 19th century hand painted oak dome top coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid 19th century hand painted oak dome top coffer circa 1852. Vibrant and beautiful dome top trunk of grand proportions.  Hand painted by jons persson (1811-1866) who was ba...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Oak, Paint

Early 20th century gesso over pine articulated skelton puppet
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century gesso over pine and articulated puppet A very cool example of a folk-art gesso over pine and metal early 20th century articulated puppet of a skeleton figure. This...
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1940s British Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

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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