Unusual 1930s Folk Art
Unusual American Antique Geometric Hook Rug, c.1930s
Located in Buffalo, NY
American Antique Geometric Hook Rug, c.1930s,, Wonderful use of color, patterns, Very unusual with
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Rugs
Materials
Wool
Unusual 1930s / 40's "Drugs" with arrow NEON sign..
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual 1930s / 40's "Drugs" with arrow NEON sign.. Two color...Nice early neon,, replaced / new
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Metal
Unusual Art Deco Limed Smoking / Planter Stand
Located in Riverdale, NY
Unusual Art Deco limed smoking stand from the 1930's. Originally designed for ashtrays, can now be
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
Arts & Crafts Folk Art Thai Style Boat House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is quite unusual piece of Folk Art. It looks like an architect’s model of a boat house. It is
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Oak
Large European 1930's Nautical Map Reader Magnifying Glass
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This European set of two nautical magnifying glass map-readers are quite unusual and rarely found
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Vintage 1930s German Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal
Primitive Farmhouse Bench with original paint 1930s
Located in Wallkill, NY
1930's Original Barn Bench with original paint that has not been touched in many years. Please look
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Vintage 1930s American Primitive Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
Solomon Islands Santa Cruz Hand Carved Conical Head "Duka" Figure, 1930s
Located in South Burlington, VT
called a Duka, circa 1930s.
It was carved in an extremely hard native wood and features a finely carved
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Early 20th Century Solomon Islands Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Blue and Red Enamel Barbers Pole Shop Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
ceramic enamel and has a few rust areas but still sound and very unusual a rare piece and well worth
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Signs
Materials
Enamel
Rare 2 Faced Twin Lega Mask DRC Large Sized
Located in Torquay, GB
1930s.
This mask is very rare in that it is a large size ceremonial mask and would have been made for a
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Frazer Nash Huge Illuminated Advertising Painted Trade Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
depicts the great excitement and newness of the sport.
The sign is an unusual shape and was probably made
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Early 20th Century Industrial Signs
Materials
Wood
Early 20thc Hand Carved Pig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc hand carved pig or hog with amazing patina. This is most unusual and found in the mid
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Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Native American Black Pottery Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Native American Indian pot or bowl has a very unusual geometric design. The condition is very
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20th Century American Adirondack Native American Objects
Materials
Pottery
Cinco De Mayo, Framed Mexican Serape, Santa Barbara, Calif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This most unusual framed Serape / printed advertisement is most unusual . It is stamped " Cinco DE
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20th Century American Adirondack Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Colorado State Flag, Made of Silk, Ca 1911-1920
Located in York County, PA
, and most states didn't have income tax prior to the 1930's. Others didn't until the 1960's and 70's
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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Indiana State Flag, with Gold Fringe ca 1930-1955
Located in York County, PA
collector of unusual glass bottles). The official adoption took place in the midst of WWI (U.S. involvement
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20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Stunning Modernist / Folk art / Chinese Art Deco rug , wall hanging
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Modernist / Folk art / Chinese Art Deco rug , wall hanging..So this one's got me totally
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco / Folk aRT Candy Store, National Cash Register, stenciled and painted
By National Cash Register Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charming and Unusual Art Deco / Folk aRT Candy Store National Cash Register, stenciled and painted
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
H 17 in W 9.5 in D 15 in
Charming Art Deco Lobsters Jacquard Cloth, Prohibition Era
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming and unusual square figural cotton jacquard cloth from the 1930's depicting lobsters and
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Charming Art Deco Black Cat Jacquard Cloth, Prohibition Era
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming and unusual square figural cotton jacquard cloth from the 1930's depicting barrels of
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's
Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthale...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 44.49 in W 32.68 in D 21.26 in
Danish Mid Century Modern, A Pair of Lounge Chairs in Beech & Lambswool, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of curved lounge chairs, reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool, designed by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made of sturdy beech wood and adorned ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech
H 31.11 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
French Art Deco Mirror
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco wrought iron floral mirror with beautiful Deco details. Can be re plated upon request.
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Italian 20th Century Game Table with Inlaid Chess/Checkerboard and Cabriole Legs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Italian 20th century game table features an inlaid checkerboard top, a contoured banding inlay around circular curved corners and all sides, and beautifully curved cabriole legs...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Game Tables
Materials
Wood
H 30 in W 31 in D 31 in
French Art Deco Drinks Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Art Deco style drinks table with a walnut rayed top with a transparent lacquer finish with a brass tapered pedestal having an acid dipped and hand-rubbed finish creating a won...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco End Tables
Materials
Brass
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish.
Total drop custom made
2 x Edison screw sockets ...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rosewood Ocean Liner Furniture Suite from Ducrot, 1920s, Set of 7
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Main suite set from the liner Giulio Cesare launched in 1920 in Palermo with first voyage from Genoa in 1922. Completely fitted out by the Ducrot firm of Palermo. Excellent cabinetry...
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Pair Art Deco Side Tables by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Rochester, NY
Matching pair of American Art Deco side tables designed by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman in the original factory finished surface. Circa 1930-1940. Look at all pictures and read th...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Danish Jugendstil, Art Nouveau Stool / Piano Bench in Oak & Bouclé, 1900s
By Georg Hulbe
Located in Odense, DK
This Danish stool / piano bench, crafted in the early 20th century, is an exquisite example of the Art Nouveau movement's elegance and organic design ethos. This piece is meticulousl...
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Early 20th Century Danish Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
H 24.81 in W 34.65 in D 10.24 in
Danish Modern Sofa in oak & wool style of Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A Henning Kjærnulf sofa would be perfect for a modern apartment, Ranch, or classic home. Made from white oak and inspired by Spanish Mission design, it features sculpted legs, a scal...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
'Alchemica Old Fashioned Set' Hand Blown Glasses and Bottle by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Alchemica Old Fashioned Set' hand-blown glasses and bottle by Simone Cresttani.
The set includes six old-fashioned glasses and a glass bottle.
7 pieces in total.
Alchemica Old Fash...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Anna Karlin Original Chess Stool, Shape D
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Like chess pieces dotted across a board, these sculptures can be placed throughout a room. Used as side tables or stools, they are made to work in series or alone. Metal stools are m...
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2010s American Side Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Modern Cream Gradient Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
21th century Contemporary cream bench & Ebony veneer base bold shapes
Cadiz Bench combines bold shapes with extreme attention to comfort. A modern bench ideal for any contemporary s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
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Folk Art Moon Face Light from a Fraternal Lodge
Located in New York, NY
Unusual round painted fabric with smiling moon face stretched over a drum shaped wood form. The
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Wood
'Picnic' Sign, circa 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1930s wood sign with unusual wording 'Picnic Parties Prohibited' in professional and bold
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Vintage 1930s Folk Art Signs
Materials
Wood
Sheet Iron Buffalo Weathervane
Located in North Egremont, MA
Black painted sheet iron weathervane with an unusual western motif of a buffalo with a Native
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Vintage 1930s Weathervanes
Pair of Oxidated Brass Nutcrackers Made in Italy, circa 1930s
Located in Milano, Italy
Pair of unusual oxidated Brass Nutcrackers with a symmetrical carved lion head. Made in the North
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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Tableware
Materials
Brass
"King Size" Stand
Located in Cincinnati, OH
life like with exaggerated shapes and forms resulting in a powerful folk sculpture and contemporary art
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures
Folk Art Parquetry Game Table
Located in San Mateo, CA
Intricately inlaid folk art game table. The inlay on the base is an unusual asymmetrical design
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Game Boards
'Les Chats dans le Boudoir' French Folk Art Cat Painting, 1930s Antique Original
Located in Bristol, GB
background.
Painted very much in a naive folk art style.
Titled to the lower right ‘Les Chats dans le
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20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 21.66 in W 15.75 in D 1.58 in
Unusual 1930s Double Sided Trade Show Sign, "Photographs" Early Smalts / Gold
By Adrian Mitchell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual 1930s double sided trade show sign, "Photographs" hand oil painted. Early Smalts / GOLD
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Signs
Materials
Wood
H 16 in W 33 in D 1.75 in
1930'S FOLKY CAR/HANDMADE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FOLKY CAR MADE WITH OLD PARTS IN THE 1930'S PRISTINE CONDITION VERY UNUSUAL AND IN GREAT AS FOUND
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Vintage 1930s American More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Unusual Carousel Sconces
Located in Santa Monica, CA
These color striped arched sconces came off of a c. 1930's carousel. Original paint surface. Four
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Early 20th Century American Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
1930's Black Curly Mohair Humpback Bear W/jointed Arms And Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WOW THIS BEAR IS SO UNUSUAL.THE BLACK CURLY HAIR AND BLACK ROUND EYES ARE GREAT.THIS BEAR HAS LIGHT
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Vintage 1930s American Toys
Materials
Mohair
FOLKY CHILD'S 1930'S APPLIQUE & HANDWORK MOUNTED CRIB QUILT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930'S RARE AND VERY UNUSUAL CHILDS NURSEY RHYME APPLIQUE AND EMBROIDERED MOUNTED CRIB QUILT. THE
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Vintage 1930s American Quilts
Materials
Cotton
1930'S RARE RING TOSS/ORIGINAL HAND PAINTED GAME BOARD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
VERY UNUSUAL HAND MADE AND ORIGINAL PAINTED 1930'S RING TOSS/GAME BOARD THAT ORIGINALLY WAS MADE TO
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Vintage 1930s American Game Boards
FOLKY 1930'S RED & GREEN STRAWBERRY APPLIQUE QUILT W/ SAWTOOTH
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PATTERN HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN MANY DIFFERENT QUILT PUBLICATIONS BUT IS QUITE UNUSUAL TO FIND. THE QUILTING
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Vintage 1930s American Quilts
Materials
Cotton
1930'S NAVAJO WEAVING/FEATHER PATTERN RUG
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIES. THE COLORS ARE GREAT AND UNUSUAL.
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Vintage 1930s American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Black Forest Style/ Folk Art Deer Head Pedestal
Located in Marietta, GA
, without anything on it. Unsigned. Bought at a Fla. Estate, with quite alot of unusual. items.
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Mid-20th Century Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
RARE & UNUSUAL PICTORIAL FARM ANIMALS HAND HOOKED MOUNTED RUG
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PRISTINE CONDITION AND HAS BEEN IN A PRIVATE COLLECTION FOR YEARS. A VERY GREAT EXAMPLE OF AMERICAN FOLK
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Vintage 1930s American Rugs
Fantastic Early 1930's Navajo Indian Weaving Great Geometrics
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY 1930'S NAVAJO INDIAN WEAVING RUG OR LARGE WALL HANGING.FANTASTIC EARLY COLORS AND GREAT
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Vintage 1930s American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Tropical Art Deco Jungle Scene Carved Panel on Zebra Wood Painting
By A. Rondi
Located in Oakland, CA
Primitivism in modern art may have been the inspiration for this unusual carving. Art Deco design
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Zebra Wood
Unusual Hand Carved Wooden Arm, Flag Holder with Flag, Veterans Facility
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual hand carved wooden arm, flag holder with flag, wall mounted, beautifully hand carved
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Starburst Hooked Rug
Located in Nantucket, MA
optical three dimensional illusion. An unsigned folk art piece from circa 1920, with minor professional
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Rugs
Materials
Fabric
Fantastic & Folky Hand Sewn Flag Quilt W/ Forty Stars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
QUITE UNUSUAL IN A SMALLER CORNER OF THE QUILT.THE STRIPES ARE ALSO VERY UNUSUAL GIVEN THE LAYOUT OF THE
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Vintage 1930s American Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Chanticleers Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Boldly colored Chanticleers alternate with delicate hens marching across this unusual quilt. The
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Vintage 1930s American Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Amish One Patch Crib Quilt from Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine most unusual one patch Ohio Amish crib quilt has vivid colors on a black cotton sateen
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Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Big 7.5 Foot Tall Chicago Northwestern Railroad Stretcher Box
By Chicago Northwestern Railroad
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Unusual three dimensional Northwestern Chicago Railroad stretcher box. Great graphic design and
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Vintage 1930s American Signs
Materials
Wood
Fantastic Colorful Collection of Forty Pieces of Hand Painted Stone Fruit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing group of rare and unusual 40 pieces of stone fruit.This wonderful group of stone fruit
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Early 20th Century American Primitives
Materials
Stone
Early 20th Century Frog Lawn Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and rust surface. It is most unusual.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Primitives
Materials
Iron
First Half of the 20th Century Resist-Dyed Raffia Fiber Panel, Ivory Coast
Located in Point Richmond, CA
panel from a man’s mantle. These unusual textiles are made from hand-plaited raffia fiber that is then
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
H 32.25 in W 31.75 in D 1.5 in
Double Wedding Ring Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Double wedding ring was one of the most popular patterns in the 1930's. In almost all instances, it
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Vintage 1930s American Country Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Fantastic Mini-Pieced Postage Stamp Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of pieces in pristine condition. This fun 1930s quilt is combined of feed sack and calico fabrics
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Vintage 1930s American Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Frazer Nash Huge Illuminated Advertising Painted Trade Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
depicts the great excitement and newness of the sport.
The sign is an unusual shape and was probably made
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Signs
Vintage English Pond Yacht, Blue Sails
Located in Port Chester, NY
and dyed for an attractive look, offering something a little unusual. Later stand to hold pond yacht
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Vintage 1930s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Native American Indian Pouch Or Bag Beaded With Mickey Mouse
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An unusual item we came across is this early 20th century Native American beaded bag or pouch with
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Vintage 1930s American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads
French 20th Century Mannequin Shop Display Legs
Located in London, GB
French early mid-20th century mannequin legs.
Unusual and scarce survivor.
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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wicker
Unusual And Rare Folk Art Sculpture Depicting A Train Locomotive
Located in Milan, IT
Folk art sculpture depicting a train locomotive with a goods wagon, hand made with wood covered
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Combination Marine Corps Bugle, Sash and Banner
Located in York County, PA
YORK
WWII era (U.S. involvement 1941-45) Marine Corps bugle, woolen sash, and a fringed, felted
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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
48 Star Parade Flag Salesman's Sample
Located in York County, PA
48 STAR PARADE FLAG SALESMAN'S SAMPLE, CA 1912-1930, FROM THE COLLECTION OF J RICHARD PIERCE
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20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 Star Parade Flag Salesman's Sample
Located in York County, PA
stars and was likely made between 1912 and 1930. Based on comparisons with other vintage flag textiles
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20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
A Gallant Leader: Portrait Style Banner
Located in York County, PA
features a slightly unusual, three-quarter, rightward-facing portrait of the future president, set within
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Vintage 1930s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Massachusetts "Blue Bird" Votes for Women Sign
Located in York County, PA
most attractive and unusual pieces of memorabilia from the American suffrage movement is a figural tin
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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Massachusetts "Blue Bird" Votes for Women Sign
Located in York County, PA
most attractive and unusual pieces of memorabilia from the American suffrage movement is a figural tin
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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Massachusetts "Blue Bird" Votes for Women Sign
Located in York County, PA
. 1930) was unusual among her peers in the NAWSA, most of whom were upper-middle-class Protestants. "[She
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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
13 STARS, MEDALLION CONFIGURATION, A PRIVATE YACHT ENSIGN
Located in York County, PA
13 star flag of the type made for use on private boats and yachts in the 1890-1926 era. The U.S
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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13 Stars in a Betsy Ross Pattern, Made by Annin in New York City
Located in York County, PA
between the 19-teens and the 1930's. This reads "Defiance; Reg. U.S. Pat. Off." Defiance was a brand of
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Mid-20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 Star American Parade Flag with a Rare Gettysburg Two Color Overprint
Located in York County, PA
more rare in the 1930’s, and by WWII had virtually ceased.
Also rare is the 2-color overprint. A
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Vintage 1930s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13 Star American Flag with Stars Sewn in the Betsy Ross Pattern
Located in York County, PA
13 STARS IN THE BETSY ROSS PATTERN, A SCARCE SEWN EXAMPLE IN A DESIRABLE SMALL SCALE, 1900-1930
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20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
13 Stars In a Betsy Ross Pattern on a Small Scale American Flag, 1900-1930
Located in York County, PA
13 STARS IN THE BETSY ROSS PATTERN, A SCARCE SEWN EXAMPLE IN A DESIRABLE SMALL SCALE, 1900-1930
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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 46.5 in W 69.5 in D 2.5 in
Early Ohio State Flag with Blue Disc Inside the Buckeye
Located in York County, PA
, printed with white grounds, are common to the 1930's and 40's, but the flags of the 1908-1940 period
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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Early Ohio State Flag with a Blue Disc Inside the Buckeye
Located in York County, PA
grounds, are common to the 1930's and 40's, but the flags of the 1908-1940 period seldom ever had white
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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
"Trick Drawer" Wooden Mechanical Bank of Unusual Variation, circa 1895
Located in Incline Village, NV
mechanical bank collection of Ferdinand Weider. He collected from the 1930's until the late 1950's.
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Collection of 18 Antique Wooden Handle Bevelled Glass Hand Mirrors
By Mark Indursky
Located in Stamford, CT
Collection of 18 antique wooden handle bevelled glass hand mirrors. Some very unusual and rare
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Unique Pair of Vintage Evergreen Tree Form Puddle Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual, if not unique pair of vintage evergreen tree form puddle cast iron andirons with old green
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Early and Unusual Carnival Cat Punk Knockdowns
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Wanda and Mary make a great duo! These vintage carnival knock Downs are very collectible pieces. Priced for the pair.
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
1930s Equipale Table and Chairs from Guadalajara, Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
most unusual to find a complete matching set in this condition. The table is 26' high x 38.5" deep 1
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Early 20th Century Mexican Rancho Monterey More Folk Art
Materials
Leather
Folky and Fantastic Early 20th Century Original Painted Trolley Car
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s very unusual original painted and handmade trolley from San Francisco. This is quite unique
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Tin
Native American Indian Basket, Papago
By Native American Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This most unusual shaped basket is in pristine condition and probably from the 1930s. Such a great
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Native American Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Morning Glories Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
edges of scallops. Made by Marie Kritcher in McKeesport, Pennsylvania in the 1930's for her son Larry
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Vintage 1930s American Quilts
Materials
Cotton
1930s Navajo Weaving Pillow with Feathers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky and quite unusual Navajo Indian weaving pillow is in fine condition and has the original
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Vintage 1930s American Navajo Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Early Twentieth-Century Stool with Beaded Seat
Located in London, GB
Collection, UK
Estimated Period: 1930's
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood, Beads
Ceramic Water Vessel from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Rare and unusual 1920's hand-formed clay pot from San Agustin Oapan, Guerrero, Mexico. 3 snake base.
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Vintage 1930s Mexican Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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Unusual 1930s Folk Art For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of unusual 1930s folk art available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and wood. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of unusual 1930s folk art — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of unusual 1930s folk art is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is a Unusual 1930s Folk Art?
Prices for a piece of unusual 1930s folk art start at $1,200 and top out at $18,500 with the average selling for $3,000.
Finding the Right Folk Art for You
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional 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. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
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 folk art on 1stDibs.
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A Giant Wedding Cake Has Us Looking at Portuguese Tiles in a New Light
At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
Why Jules Chéret Was the King of the Modern Poster
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Why the American Flag Has Had So Many Different Star Patterns
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
Peggy Guggenheim Loved Modernism, but She Also Collected Tribal Art
The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
The 13-Star American Flag Had More Variations Than You’d Think
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Tramp Art, America’s Most Misunderstood Art Form, Is Trending in Interiors
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.
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