Antique Treadle Machines
19th Century Machine Stitched Pink and Cream Calico Bar Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Pennsylvania bar crib quilt is from Lancaster county, Pennsylvania and is treadle
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Cotton
Amish Baskets Quilt from Holmes County, Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful authentic Amish quilt from Holmes Co., Ohio,
circa 1930s
The baskets are treadle
Category
Early 1900s American Adirondack Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Cotton
Antique New Home Black Cast Iron Treadle Sewing Machine Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique New Home Black Cast Iron Treadle Sewing Machine Base. Item features working foot pedal
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Iron
Antique Singer Cast Iron Red Treadle Sewing Machine Table Base
By Singer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Singer Cast Iron Red Treadle Sewing Machine Base. Item features a cast iron construction
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Iron
34 Star American flag, Updated to 39 Stars, with Stars in a Great Star Pattern
Located in York County, PA
cotton and sewn with a treadle machine. The canton is made of clothing grade wool. The original 34 stars
Category
1870s American Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Cotton
H 68 in W 129 in D 1 in
Cast Iron Singer Treadle Sewing Machine Base Console Table Oval Marble Top
By Singer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Cast Iron Singer Treadle Sewing Machine Base Console Table Oval Marble Top. Item features a
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Iron
H 29 in W 48.25 in D 24.5 in
Antique New Williams Arts & Crafts Leather Treadle Belt Sewing Machine Cum Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Under-appreciated but exceptionally made Antique New Williams Company treadle sewing machine with
Category
Early 1900s Canadian Arts and Crafts Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Metal
H 28 in W 22 in D 19 in
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Treadle Sewing Machine Base Side Table Oval Oak Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian cast iron treadle sewing machine base side table oval oak top. Item features an
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Iron
H 30 in W 44.5 in D 22 in
38 Star Antique Flag, Stars in Double Wreath Pattern, Colorado Statehood 1876-89
Located in York County, PA
-marketed, in the mid-1850’s, flag-makers both public and private made good use of treadle machines, to join
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Cotton
H 65 in W 115.25 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Singer Sewing Machine - Work Table
By Singer
Located in Cordova, SC
An antique oak sewing machine table with an iron base. As you can see in the first pictures it is
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Iron
Large Scale Printed Kerchief of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Located in York County, PA
likely to be bound by treadle machine. Since none of these traits point to the latter 19th century, the
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Cotton
H 42.25 in W 44.25 in D 2.5 in
43 Star Antique Silk American Flag, Idaho Statehood, ca 1890
Located in York County, PA
fashion, especially in the piecing of stripes, which could easily be joined with a treadle machine. The
Category
1890s American Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Silk
Antique American Flag w/ 13 Stars in the Betsy Ross Design & 45 Stars on Reverse
Located in York County, PA
was likely a treadle machine. There is a twill cotton binding along the hoist, with three brass
Category
1890s American Other Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Wool, Cotton
H 65.75 in W 105.25 in D 2.5 in
Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel & Co
Located in New Orleans, LA
the large foot treadle, a complicated set of gears provides the power behind the machine. As the lathe
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Brass, Iron
People Also Browsed
Marble Bistro Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French cast iron and marble top bistro table circa 1900. Wear throughout that is consistent with age and use.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Marble, Metal
Antique Quilts, Amish Crib Quilt Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amish mounted diamond in a square crib quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This rare and very unusual all cotton crib quilt is in very good condition with slight lighted colors.
Category
20th Century American Country Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Cotton
Courthouse Steps Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Classic courthouse steps log cabin quilt with a good use of lights and darks. Solid red and orange logs play well against the printed fabrics. Excellent condition. It is lightweight ...
Category
1890s American Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Cotton
Antique Singer Sewing Machine Cast Iron Victorian Base Maple Console Desk Top
By Singer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique singer sewing machine cast iron Victorian base maple console table desk top. Item features cast iron singer sewing machine base, wooden top with backsplash, very nice antique...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Iron
H 32.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
Japanese Lacquer Sewing Table
By G. None
Located in Wilson, NC
Japanese lacquer sewing table, the top and front decorated with words and flowers, the interior fitted with compartments and pin cushions, the box resting on two turned legs with con...
Category
1890s Japanese Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Metal
Vintage Singer Sewing Machine on Original Cast Iron Base
By Singer
Located in Sofia, BG
Original Singer sewing machine with all original parts.
USA, circa 1920.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Wrought Iron
19thc Log Cabin Crib Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc cotton log cabin crib quilt from Pennsylvania. This amazing barn raising quilt is in unwashed and never used.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Cotton
Rose Wreaths Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This appliqued wreaths quilt goes by various names, most often Rose Wreath. It is in excellent, unwashed condition. Finely cross stitched on the back are the initials CWK. Could this...
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Cotton
Indigo Feathered Stars Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
The pattern, quilting and fabrics all combine to make this Feathered Stars quilt an outstanding example. The twentyfive stars are surrounded by beautifully quilted wreaths and feathe...
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Cotton
Amish Sunshine and Shadow Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Amish sunshine and shadow crib quilt is in good condition. It was found in Western Pennsylvania.
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Cotton
18th Century French Huge Copper Water Container
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
The c...
Category
Early 18th Century French Country Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Copper
Pennsylvania 19Thc Mini Postage Stamp Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early mid 19thc mini pieced postage stamp chain crib quilt from Pennsylvania has a amazing diamond border and in pristine condition. This crib quilt has been professionally fra...
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Cotton, Plexiglass
Antique Amish Quilt Blanket
By Amish Quilts
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful old quilt attributed to the Amish. Very nice design and color pallet.
We believe this to be early 20th century.
Category
20th Century American Country Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Fabric
1960's French Mid-Century Mullca School Desk, Console Table
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s French mid-century Mullca School Desk – console table
1960’s French mid-century Mullca School Desk – console table. In 1947 Robert Muller and Gaston Cavaillon created the ...
Category
1960s French Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Laminate
19th C Berks County Pennsylvania School House Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Berks County Pennsylvania school house quilt. Circa 1890. This quilt is folky and fun with rare colors. Pristine condition.
Category
19th Century American Country Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Cotton
Antique Amish Quilt from Holmes County Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely pieced Holmes county Ohio Amish mini - pieced ocean waves quilt is in fine condition. It has a double inner border in red and blue and on a black back round fabric. The q...
Category
1940s American Country Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Cotton
Recent Sales
19TH C. BURSTING BLUE STARS QUILT FROM OHIO
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH C. BURSTING BLUE STARS ON WHITE QUILT FROM OHIO. WONDERFULLY PIECED AND TREADLE MACHINE
Category
19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
19th Century Eight Point Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
treadle machine quilting and is a common thing done in the 19th century for crib quilts. This was done to
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Nine Patch Bars Quilt / Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pieced pieces and has treadle machine over throughout the quilt. This was done to keep the condition
Category
1890s American Country Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Cotton
Antique Singer Sewing Machine Sphinx Model 127 Treadle Base
By Singer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Singer Sewing Machine Sphinx Model 127 Treadle Base. Item features oak sewing table, cast
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Iron
Antique Singer Sewing Machine Treadle Base Cast Iron Victorian Table Legs
By Singer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique singer sewing machine treadle base cast iron Victorian table legs. Item features working
Category
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Singer Treadle Sewing Machine Base Console Table Oval Marble Top
By Singer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Cast Iron Singer Treadle Sewing Machine Base Console Table Oval Marble Top. Item features a
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Marble, Iron
H 29 in W 48.25 in D 24.5 in
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Treadle Sewing Machine Base Side Table Oval Oak Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian cast iron treadle sewing machine base side table oval oak top. Item features an
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Iron
H 30 in W 44.5 in D 22 in
Antique 1919 Singer Red Eye Cast Iron Treadle Sewing Machine Model 66 & Cabinet
By Singer
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 1919 Singer Red Eye treadle sewing machine and cast iron and wood case / cabinet / work
Category
1910s Victorian Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Iron
H 30.5 in W 36 in D 17 in
38 Star Flag In A Medallion Configuration
Located in York County, PA
with a treadle machine. There is a sailcloth canvas binding along the hoist, along which are 13 brass
Category
19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
34 Star Flag, Civil War Period, 1861-63, Kansas Statehood
Located in York County, PA
remarkable state of preservation. Save for the hoist binding, which was applied with a treadle machine, the
Category
19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
Forty-Five Stars on a Flag with Nice Color and in a Small Scale for the Period
Located in York County, PA
that has been pieced by treadle machine. The stars are made of cotton and double-appliquéd (sewn to
Category
19th Century Antique Treadle Machines
13 STARS, MEDALLION PATTERN, 1895-1926, PRIVATE BOAT ENSIGN
Located in York County, PA
treadle machine. The cotton stars are machine-sewn with a zigzag stitch and double-appliquéd (applied to
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Cotton
35 Star, Hand-Sewn, Single-Appliqued, Civil War Period American Flag
Located in York County, PA
threaded and tied. The binding was applied with a pump treadle machine and is the only part of the flag
Category
1860s American Antique Treadle Machines
13 STARS, MEDALLION CONFIGURATION, A PRIVATE YACHT ENSIGN
Located in York County, PA
1926.
The canton and stripes of the flag are made of wool bunting, pieced with a treadle
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
Antique Sewing Machine Base Side Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
A sears “Franklin” sewing machine from circa 1910 once sat upon this handsome treadle base. We took
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Iron
19th Century Clock Gear Cutting Machine
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you are a collector of early tools then you already know how rare this machine is. This is an
Category
18th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Brass, Iron
42 STARS, AN UNOFFICIAL STAR COUNT, WITH NICE FOLK QUALITIES AND
Located in York County, PA
were sewn by treadle machine. This was exactly the period where most flag-makers, both professional
Category
19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
Entirely Hand-sewn 34 Star Flag Of The Civil War Period
Located in York County, PA
treadle machine, it was relatively easy to piece linear strips of fabric. I estimate that at least 60% of
Category
19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL FLAG OR “STARS & BARS”
Located in York County, PA
done by treadle machine, and the under-hemming was done by hand. The three bars were joined to the
Category
19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
13 STARS IN A MEDALLION CONFIGURATION ON A SMALL-SCALE FLAG
Located in York County, PA
treadle machine. The cotton stars are machine-sewn with a zigzag stitch and double-appliquéd (applied to
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
36 Stars, Civil War Era, 1864-1867, Nevada Statehood
Located in York County, PA
joined with a treadle machine but in an ill-planned manner that results in great variation in width as
Category
19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
13 STARS IN A 4-5-4 CONFIGURATION, 1876 CENTENNIAL ERA
Located in York County, PA
canton are made of wool bunting and joined with a treadle machine. Because wool sheds water, this
Category
19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
47 STARS, VERY RARE, NEW MEXICO STATEHOOD
Located in York County, PA
is made entirely of cotton, pieced with a treadle machine. The stars are single-appliquéd. This means
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 7 Stars
Located in York County, PA
that it may have been made aboard ship. The lineal seam joining the two stripes is sewn with a treadle
Category
1860s Antique Treadle Machines
36 Star Single-Appliqued Flag, Signed "Christy"
Located in York County, PA
star could be viewed on both sides. The stars were applied with a treadle machine and the fine and
Category
1860s American Antique Treadle Machines
13 Stars Arranged in a Medallion Pattern on a Small Scale Flag
Located in York County, PA
made of cotton and double-appliquéd (applied to both sides) by treadle machine with a lineal stitch
Category
19th Century Antique Treadle Machines
13 Upsidedown Stars In A 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern Flag
Located in York County, PA
a treadle machine. The cotton stars are machine-sewn with a zigzag stitch and double-appliquéd
Category
19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
Rare 1826 Kerchief of The Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Located in York County, PA
not the case with ca 1876 kerchiefs, which are more likely to be bound with a treadle machine. Since
Category
1820s American Antique Treadle Machines
45 Star Flag with Stars in a "Notched" Design
Located in York County, PA
has been pieced by treadle machine. The stars are made of cotton and double-appliquéd (applied to
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
13-Star Flag with Stars Arranged in Lineal Configuration
Located in York County, PA
the flag are made of wool bunting that has been pieced by treadle machine. The cotton stars are
Category
1890s Antique Treadle Machines
45 Unusual Stars on a Homemade Cotton Flag with Beautifully Faded Canton
Located in York County, PA
on the reverse. The appliqué work was done by treadle machine. A sailcloth canvas sleeve binds the
Category
19th Century Antique Treadle Machines
Rare Indian Wars Period, Union Infantry Battle Flag
Located in York County, PA
the flag are made of wool bunting that has been pieced with a treadle machine. The stars are unusually
Category
19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
34 Star Flag With A Rare "great Star" Variant, Civil War Period
Located in York County, PA
treadle machine, while the 3rd, 5th, 10th and 11th seams were sewn entirely by hand. The top, bottom, and
Category
19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
13 Stars with Scattered Positioning in a 3-2-3-2-3 Configuration
Located in York County, PA
work by treadle machine as early as the Civil War (1861-65), but it is only seen on approximately one
Category
19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
13 Huge Stars in the 4-5-4 Pattern on a Beautifully Graphic Flag
Located in York County, PA
stars are appliquéd to the obverse of the canton with a treadle machine, but the under-hemming of the
Category
19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
13 Star, Antique American Flag with Stars Arranged in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern
Located in York County, PA
and stripes of the flag are made of wool bunting that has been pieced by treadle machine. The cotton
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
H 35.75 in W 46.25 in D 2 in
13 Stars In A Medallion Configuration On A Small-scale Flag
Located in York County, PA
a treadle machine. The cotton stars are machine-sewn with a zigzag stitch and double-appliquéd
Category
19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
13 Star Antique American Flag with an Unusual Vertical Arrangement, 1895-1910
Located in York County, PA
made of wool bunting, pieced with a treadle machine. The cotton stars are machine-sewn with a zigzag
Category
19th Century Antique Treadle Machines
Hand-Sewn 13 Star Flag made by Betsy Ross's Granddaughter
Located in York County, PA
surfaced. Perhaps larger flags were sewn with a treadle machine and not signed, but that seems unlikely
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
13 Star Antique American Flag of the Civil War Era in a Desirable Small Scale
Located in York County, PA
a treadle machine. 11 of the 12 seams were pieced with a row of hand-stitching, then finished with a
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Treadle Machines
H 32 in W 50.5 in D 3 in
13 Stars Arranged in a Medallion Pattern
Located in York County, PA
machine. The cotton stars are treadle-sewn with a lineal stitch and double-appliquéd (applied to both
Category
1890s American Antique Treadle Machines
13 Star Flag In A 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern
Located in York County, PA
.
Construction: The canton and stripes of the flag are made of wool bunting, pieced with a treadle machine. The
Category
19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
Antique Revenue Cutter Service Flag w/ a Blue Eagle and 17 Stripes, 1880-1895
Located in York County, PA
the president to the U.S. Navy.
Construction: The flag is entirely pieced and sewn by treadle
Category
19th Century Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Wool
H 58.75 in W 95.5 in D 2.5 in
13 Stars Arranged in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern on a Small-Scale Antique American Flag
Located in York County, PA
inconsistent.
The canton and stripes of the flag are made of wool bunting that has been pieced by treadle
Category
1890s American Antique Treadle Machines
H 42 in W 56 in D 2.5 in
37 Star Flag in a Whimsical Representation of the "Great Star" Pattern
Located in York County, PA
stitching. It would appear that the maker tried the pump treadle machine and disliked its operation or was
Category
19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Wool
H 43.25 in W 52.75 in D 2.5 in
38 Star American Flag w/ a Southern Cross in the Canton, Colorado Statehood
Located in York County, PA
difficult task with a treadle machine, which is why the method was seldom pursued before the advent of
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Wool
H 96.25 in W 54 in D 2.5 in
13 Star Flag Made in Philadelphia by Rachel Albright, Betsy Ross's Granddaughter
Located in York County, PA
is a wide cotton binding along the hoist, which was applied with a treadle machine and is signed with
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
H 20.25 in W 16 in D 2 in
33 Stars Flag, Later Updated to 35 Stars with a Rare Diamond Configuration
Located in York County, PA
treadle-sewn on the remaining two, as if the maker could not decide what was easier. The sewing machine
Category
1860s Antique Treadle Machines
Antique American U.S Navy Jack with 38 Hand-Sewn Stars and a Rare Maker's Mark
Located in York County, PA
a twill cotton binding along the hoist, applied by treadle machine, with two brass grommets. Along
Category
1870s American Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Wool
H 52 in W 72.5 in D 2.5 in
Entirely Hand-Sewn, 13 Star, U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign, Signed
Located in York County, PA
stripes were joined by treadle machine. By 1890, the fraction would fall closer to ninety-eight percent
Category
1890s American Antique Treadle Machines
36 Stars, 1864-67, Civil War Era
Located in York County, PA
/>
Construction: Made entirely of cotton, the flag is constructed with treadle sewing. The stars
Category
19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
Antique Woodworker's Lathe
Located in New Orleans, LA
treadle, which turns the larger wheel. This wheel is attached by a leather pulley to a spindle, which
Category
19th Century French Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Metal
34 Star Civil War Flag Made For Commodore Stephen Decatur
Located in York County, PA
lengths of blue wool bunting that have been joined with treadle stitching. The red and white stripes are
Category
19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
13 Hand-sewn Stars In A Medallion Configuration
Located in York County, PA
canton and the stripes are made of wool bunting, joined with treadle stitching. There is a twill cotton
Category
19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
13 HAND-SEWN STARS, IN A RARE, SMALL, AND HIGHLY DESIRABLE SIZE
Located in York County, PA
treadle stitching. There is a twill cotton sleeve with two hand-made brass grommets. This manner of
Category
19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
13 Hand-sewn Stars On A Flag With Elongated Proportions
Located in York County, PA
stripes are made of wool bunting, joined with treadle stitching. There is a twill cotton sleeve with two
Category
19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
13 HAND-SEWN STARS, 1876 CENTENNIAL ERA
Located in York County, PA
treadle stitching. The wool is unusually supple and loosely woven for the period, while at the same time
Category
19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
31 Stars in a Medallion Pattern on an Elongated Homemade Flag
Located in York County, PA
otherwise wealthy area. Because Singer mass-marketed the treadle-operated sewing machine in 1855, it fast
Category
1850s American Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Cotton
13 Star Private Yacht Ensign Flag, A Nice Graphic Example
Located in York County, PA
canton and the stripes of the flag are made of wool bunting that has been pieced with treadle stitching
Category
19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
44 Star American Flag, Zigzagging Rows, Wyoming Statehood, circa 1890-1896
Located in York County, PA
made of wool bunting that has been pieced and sewn with treadle stitching. The stars are made of cotton
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Treadle Machines
Materials
Wool
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Treadle Machines", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Antique Treadle Machines For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique treadle machines for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of cotton, fabric and metal, all antique treadle machines available were constructed with great care. Antique treadle machines have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique treadle machines to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Arts and Crafts and folk art antique treadle machines are of considerable interest. Singer produced beautiful antique treadle machines that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique Treadle Machines?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,375, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $188,500 highest priced.
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.
Read More
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.
More Ways To Browse
Braided Herringbone
Patch Work Rug
2 Person Bench
Franklin Furniture Sofa
Rotunda Table
Interchangeable Plexiglass
Flint And Horner Furniture
Sewing Machine Cabinet
Antique Sewing Table Singer
Antique Gray Crib
Flint Horner
Flint And Horner
Charles W Morgan
Art Nouveau Sewing Table
Antique Wood Sewing Cabinet
Eight Various 19th 20th
Antique Singer Machine Table
Antique Singer Sewing Machine Table