Folk Gameboard
American Painted Gameboard Featuring Cherubs, Ca 1870
Located in York County, PA
Masterpiece quality American game board with fancifully painted cherubs, ca 1870
This is one of the greatest American painted Parcheesi boards extant. The fine quality of this is ...
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Antique 1870s American Game Boards
Materials
Wood
Paint-Decorated American Pedestal Table with Toleware Style Decoration
Located in York County, PA
gameboard-like sensibility, with strong folk qualities, and this fact is further enhanced by its small size
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Antique 19th Century Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
Amazing Oversize Marble Game Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is quite unusual and in wonderful neutral colors. The large oversize gameboard has a double
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Game Boards
Materials
Marble
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Alain Delon for Maison Jansen Backgammon Game Table & Chairs, Signed
By Alain Delon
Located in East Hampton, NY
Alain Delon for Jansen Collection - Made in 1972. Made with brass, chrome and steel backgammon table and matching pair of armchairs with original leather/suede fabric. Smoked glass...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Brass, Copper, Nickel
Antique Game Table, Table à Tric Trac, Mahogany, France, Directoire, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Tric Trac game table
France
Mahogany
Directoire around 1800
Dimensions: H x W x D: 77 x 114 x 64 cm
Description:
Piece of furniture standing on round legs with brass surro...
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Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Game Tables
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 44.89 in D 25.2 in
17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Materials
Spruce
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H 88.59 in W 145.67 in D 39.38 in
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 construction on a large spoked farm wheel ...
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
Period French Art Deco Game Table
By André Arbus, Jules Leleu, Maison Dominique, Dominique, Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Houston, TX
Period French Art Deco game table.
Stylish French Art Deco mahogany game table after Dominique. Originally priced at $4250.00. Open dimensions: 27 inches H, 35.5 inches D, 44.25 inch...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Game Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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
19th Century French Painted Tole Cafe Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cafe table of iron, with its original painted and parcel-gilt finish, having a round top on gueridon base of three curved legs, ending in scroll feet and joined by a ring central str...
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Antique 19th Century French Gueridon
Materials
Metal
Superb 19th Century French Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Dressing Table Vanity
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This exceptional French 19th century Empire mahogany dressing table is complete with its original mercury glass mirror and white Carrara marble top. The oval mirror is framed with be...
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Vintage 1940s French Empire Vanities
Materials
Ormolu
H 51 in W 31.5 in D 19 in
Hand Painted Haitian Game Board
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Haitian game board crafted in wood and hand painted with parrots, ballet dancers, and the tree of life in a rustic naive style and signed by the artist J Michel.
Category
20th Century Haitian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint
Mother-of-Pearl Black Lacquer Japanese Export Table with Feet Shaped as Bats
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese export lacquer tripod table with feet shaped as bats
Nagasaki, 1850-1860
H. 73 x diam. 108 cm
The six-lobbed top is decorated with reverse-painted mother-of-pearl i...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
George III Serpentine Inlaid Writing Dressing Table
By Pierre Langlois
Located in Lymington, GB
A George III period sabicu and goncalo alves serpentine writing / dressing table. In the manner of master cabinet-maker Pierre Langlois, circa 1770.
Great color, condition and surfac...
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Antique 1770s English Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Wash Stand with Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This beautiful washstand is made from mahogany and a grey/white marble with brass embellishments in the Egyptian taste. The basin is made from porcelain but has not been fitted.
W...
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Early 20th Century Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Marble
Ebonized Beech Card Game Table Dark Brown Produced by Chiavari Red Fabric Top
By Chiavari
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
It features a wooden and turned ebonized beech frame and its red original fabric top.
The wooden structure doesn't need to be restored.
It is a vintage piece, t...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
H 28.75 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
19th Chinese Checkers Game Board with Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Chinese checkers game board with original paint form Pennsylvania. beautiful colors and patina.
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Game Boards
Materials
Wood
French Modern Neoclassical Louis XVI Game Table or Writing Desk by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A distinguished French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical table in the Style of Louis XVI by Maison Jansen from the Midcentury featuring a parquetry top made for chess and flip top mad...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Game Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 34 in D 16.75 in
Leather and Chromed Steel Italian Game Table attributed to Zanotta, 1960s
By Zanotta
Located in Roma, IT
Large midcentury leather and chromed steel game table. This card table was produced in Italy during 1960s and it is attributed to Zanotta.
The top is in new green fabric, black le...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 28.35 in W 45.28 in D 45.28 in
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Primitive Folk Art Graphic Gameboard
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Wonderful wear and surface on this handmade slightly asymmetrical gameboard from the early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Pine
Checkers Gameboard
Located in Woodbury, CT
A striking and graphic handmade checkers gameboard that is hinged to fold up, then stays closed via
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20th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Pine
Important Gameboard
Located in Summerland, CA
American.
Eight by eight playing fields comprised of
red and white squares divided by gold pin striping.
Surrounded by a blue band and embellished with
gold stars. Entire wood b...
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Wood
Double-Sided Pine Gameboard
Located in New Hope, PA
A double-sided gameboard painted for backgammon and checkers.
American, circa 1900
Pine with
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Primitive, Handmade Gameboard - Solitaire
Located in Sheffield, MA
A homemade gameboard with hand carved pegs. Original brown paint.
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Early 20th Century American Game Boards
Spectacular Double Sided Gameboard / Parcheesi & Checkers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Spectacular six color parcheesi with a lively composition. Composed of red, yellow, green, brown, black and white the design has a great sense of movement. The checkers has a bold bl...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Game Boards
Great gameboard, signed Duco.
By Duco
Located in Clear Spring, MD
Highly visual gameboard with strong colors. Pumpkin and black squares outlined in canary yellow in
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Vintage 1930s American Game Boards
Materials
Paint
Highly Decorative Gameboard, Checkers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Strong, graphic checker board with geometric border surrounding vibrant playing surface. Inscribed on reverse is Happy Birthday 1934.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Game Boards
Gameboard Backgammon and Checkers
Located in Woodbury, CT
A 19th Century painted two sided game board, with original paint, square nailed and retains a nice dry surface. Backgammon with the reverse side a Checkers board.
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Pine
Two Sided Gameboard: Checkers and Parcheesi
Located in Sheffield, MA
Early hand fashioned and painted two sided game board. The board shows the results of heavy use and spirited play.
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Wood
Early Gameboard in Yellow and Red
Located in Clear Spring, MD
Colorful checkerboard with great form! Small size with strong applied molding. Wonderful, original surface in mustard yellow and bright red.
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Wood
Checkers Game Board
Located in Woodbury, CT
This early gameboard has green, red, & white coloring and is all original and in untouched
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Early 20th Century Rare Folk Art WPA Gameboard with Horses and Cows
By WPA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing inlaid early 20th century game board is a reversible and contains the original wood checkers with in the hidden drawers. This handmade board also has hearts and arrows o...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Game Boards
Materials
Pine
Colorful Gameboard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Canadian hand-painted gameboard with stars in the center and letters around the boarder.
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Early 20th Century Canadian Game Boards
Materials
Wood, Paint
Painted Gameboard
Located in Darnestown, MD
The unusual choice of black and white gives this late 19th century gameboard the look of a much
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Antique 1890s American Game Boards
Materials
Wood
Double Sided Gameboard, Parcheesi and Checkers
Located in Nantucket, MA
The Parcheesi side has multicolored painted pinwheel corners with mother-of-pearl inlay at the home space, the checker side has black painted checks
Made of a solid piece of white p...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Toys
Early Canadian gameboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
This early original painted game board is as sweet and original as they come. Done in barn red with light gray paint it is totally authentic and looks good on a wall , with your coll...
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Antique 19th Century Canadian Game Boards
Materials
Wood
Canadian Draughts Gameboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Draughts is the Canadian version of checkers and has more squares than the American game. The coloration is terrific and this piece has a slot on each end to hold the pieces. It is n...
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Antique 19th Century Canadian Game Boards
Materials
Wood
19THC ONE BOARD GAMEBOARD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY ORIGINAL BLACK AND WHITHE PAINT GAMEBOARD 19THC BOARD AND NAILS WONDERFUL PATINA VERY
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Wood
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED GAMEBOARD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED GAMEBOARD WITH GREAT OLD PATINA. RED AND BLACK PAINT/WONDERFUL SURFACE AND
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Pine
19TH C. CHECKERBOARD GAMEBOARD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ORIGINAL PAINTED CHECKERBOARD GAMEBOARD IN GREEN AND SALMOM WITH A VERY DARK PATINA. ORIGINAL
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Wood, Paint
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED GAMEBOARD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED GAMEBOARD WITH GREAT OLD PATINA CREAMY BUTTERMILK AND BLACK PAINT
Category
Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Reversible Inlaid Wood Gameboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is amazing example of great Folk Art inlaid wood work. This reversible checkerboard has
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Game Boards
Materials
Wood
Antique Double Sided Gameboard, Parcheesi and Checkers
Located in Nantucket, MA
Polychrome double sided game board with
applied molding. The Parcheesi side is painted
with green, red, yellow, blue and purple with
leaf and floral decoration. The opposing side ...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Game Boards
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED FOLKY GAMEBOARD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL ORANGE AND BLACK PAINTED CHEKER SQUARE GAMEBOARD
GREAT CONDITION AND
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Wood
19THC GAMEBOARD/ALL ORIGINAL PAINT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LATE 19THC GAMEBOARD ALL ORIGINAL PAINT WONDERFUL PATINA WITH DOUBLE PICTURE FRAME WITH GLASS
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Pine
19THC GAMEBOARD/ALL ORIGINAL PAINT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LATE 19THC GAMEBOARD ALL ORIGINAL PAINT WONDERFUL PATINA AND DOVETAILED CONSTRUCTION ,REVERSABLE
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Pine
Fantastic 19thc Original Painted Folding Gameboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FOLKY ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATE 19THC PARCHESSE FOLDING GAMEBOARD. FANTASTI PASTEL COLORS AND OUTLINE
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Pine
19THC GAMEBOARD FROM NEW ENGLAND
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GREAT GAME BOARD GREAT SURFACE FROM NEW ENGLAND SQUARE NAIL CONSTRUCTION .
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Pine
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED GAMEBOARD FROM PENNSYLVANIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
VERY UNUSUAL FORM ORIGINAL PAINTED GAMEBOARD ORIGINAL PATINA AND CONDITION
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Pine
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED GAMEBOARD FROM PENNSYLVANIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
VERY UNUSUAL ORIGINAL PAINTED GAMEBOARD WITH DOUBLE PICTURE FRAME MOLDING GREAT ORIGINAL PATINA AND
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Late 19th C. Chinese Checkers Gameboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LATE 19TH C. ORIGINAL PAINTED CHINESE GAMEBOARDS FROM OHIO. THE MOST UNUSUAL PASTEL ON A WHITE
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
19THC HAND CARVED AND PAINTED GAMEBOARD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL HAND CARVED AND PAINTED GAMEBOARD WITH ORIGINAL SURFACE GREAT CONDITION FOUND IN
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Pine
19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINT DECORATED GAMEBOARD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FOLKY 19THC PAINTED ORANGE & BLACK GAMEBOARD FROM NEW ENGLAND. WONDERFUL DECORATED CORNERS ON A
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Unique Roulette Variation Paint-decorated Gameboard
Located in York County, PA
Roulette variation, game of chance, paint-decorated game board in an impressive size with a bold visual design. The form is one that I have never seen before and has great modern pre...
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Early hand made 19th c. gameboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This item has great patina and is signed by the maker.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Country Game Boards
Materials
Wood
PAIR OF RARE 19THC GAMEBOARDS /DARTBOARDS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PAIR OF DART BOARDS IN PRISTINE CONDITION VERY UNUSUAL.PAINTED NUMBERS ON LINEN WITH ORIGINAL RED PAINTED,PICTURE FRAME MOLDING,CIRCA 1890.
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Wood
Fantastic 19thc Minature Childs Gameboard/original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS FOLKY MINATURE ORIGINAL PAINTED 19THC GAMEBOARD WAS PROBABLY MADE FOR A CHILD.THIS IS A
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Pine
19thc Numeric Gameboard In Original Old Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL OLD SURFACE NUMBERS REVERSABLE GAMEBOARD.THIS FANTASTIC WORN ,FADED NUMBERS
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Pine
19THC ORIGINAL BLACK AND RED PAINTED GAMEBOARD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL BLACK AND RED PAINTED GAMEBOARD WITH GREAT OLD PATINA /WONDERFUL SURFACE AND WEAR
Category
Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Wood
Double-Sided Gameboard with Parcheesi and Draughts
Located in Nantucket, MA
Double-sided gameboard with colorful parcheesi on one side and draughts on the other. Found in
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Game Boards
Materials
Wood
Fantastic Nautical Early 20thc Chinese Checkers Gameboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FOLKY ORIGINAL PAINTED NAUTICAL GAMEBOARD.THE WOOD BALLS ALL HAVE PEGS TO GO IN THE GAMEBOARD PEG
Category
Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Pine
19TH C. ORIGINAL PAINTED REVERSIBLE PARCHEESI GAMEBOARD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
REVERSABLE ORIGINAL PAINTED REVERSIBLE PARCHEESI GAMEBOARD. REDISH BROWN, BLACK AND YELLOW W/ GREAT
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Wood, Paint
19thc Original Painted Gameboard From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY ORIGINAL PAINTED GAMEBOARD FROM NEW ENGLAND . THIS CHOCOLATE BROWN WITH BLACK CHECKER BOARD
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Pine
Masterpiece Quality Gameboard w/ Fancifully Painted Cherubs
Located in York County, PA
MASTERPIECE QUALITY AMERICAN GAMEBOARD WITH FANCIFULLY PAINTED CHERUBS, CA 1870:
This is one of
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
“THE WORLD’S GLOBE CIRCLER” BOARD GAME GAMEBOARD
Located in York County, PA
“THE WORLD’S GLOBE CIRCLER” BOARD GAME GAMEBOARD, BASED ON JULES VERNE’S “AROUND THE WORLD IN 80
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
“THE WORLD’S GLOBE CIRCLER” BOARD GAME GAMEBOARD
Located in York County, PA
“THE WORLD’S GLOBE CIRCLER” BOARD GAME GAMEBOARD, BASED ON JULES VERNE’S “AROUND THE WORLD IN 80
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Extremely Rare 19th c. Original Painted Gameboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
½ inches in width. There is no finer example of antiquated folk art than this.
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Antique 19th Century Canadian Game Boards
Materials
Pine
Fantastic Early 20th C. Patriotic Tabletop Cribbage Gameboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY 20THC ALL ORIGINAL PAINTED PATRIOTIC GAMEBOARD WITH A FANTASTIC EAGLE WITH OPEN WING
Category
Early 20th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Walnut
Rare 19thc New England Original Painted Parchesse/gameboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FANTASTIC & FOLKY 19THC ORIGINAL POLYCROME PAINTED GAMEBOARD.THIS PAINTED SEVEN COLORS PARCHESSE
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Pine
19thc Original Painted & Signed Gameboard From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL NATURAL SURFACE & PAINTED GAME BOARD FROM PENNSYLVANIA.THE BOARD IS SIGNED " F.S. NEISON " AND IS CONSTRUCTED OF EARLY HANDMADE CUT SQUARE NAILS.THE BACK IS CARVED BUT...
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Pine
19thc Geometric Reversable Gameboard From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS DOUBLE SIDED GAME BOARD HAS A COOL GEOMETRIC FACE AND THE REVERSE IS A CHECKER BOARD .THIS BOARD IS FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION AND IS IN GREAT CONDITION.
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Pine, Walnut
19thc Walnut Inlaid Early Gameboard From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing & heavy walnut 19thc game board from Pennsylvania. This fun and folky game board has great weight and square nail construction. Looks great sitting on a shelf or hanging on ...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Walnut
19thc New England Original Painted Large Gameboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folky handmade and original painted 19thc bittersweet and black game board from New England.This folky board has picture frame molding also in bittersweet paint.The back is in worn b...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Game Boards
Materials
Pine
19thc Original Painted Black & Cream Gameboard From Maine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS FOLKY LITTLE HANDMADE ORIGINAL PAINTED GAMEBOARD IS SIGNED D.M.W. ON THE BACK IN THE SAME
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Pine
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED FOLKY OVERSIZED GAMEBOARD FROM MAINE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CONDITION.VERY FOLKY DETAILS TO THE FRONT SIDE CORNERS AND CENTER OF THE BOARD.THIS GAMEBOARD WAS FOUND IN MAINE
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Pine
GRAPHIC VINTAGE BOARD GAME GAMEBOARD: “GOOSES WILD”, 1966:
Located in York County, PA
1966 Gooses Wild board game gameboard with striking Nautilus style track graphics on lithographed
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Vintage 1960s American Game Boards
Fantastic Late 19thc Original Painted Gameboard W/ Uncle Sam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FANTASTIC AND FOLKY 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED GAMEBOARD IN RED PAINTED GROUND WITH MUSTARD CHECKER
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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Pine
Yellow and Blue "Snowflake" Parcheesi Gameboard, Circa 1875
Located in York County, PA
YELLOW AND BLUE "SNOWFLAKE" PARCHEESI GAMEBOARD, CA 1875:
Parcheesi game board, painted on a
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Antique Late 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Wood
EARLY 19THC HAND CARVED GAMEBOARD IN ORIGINAL GREEN PAINT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC. ORIGINAL GREEN PAINTED GAMEBOARD. GREAT SURFACE/WITH ORIGINAL PAINT
Category
20th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Wood
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Folk Gameboard For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the folk gameboard you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each folk gameboard for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer folk gameboard, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right folk gameboard, those designed in Folk Art styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Folk Gameboard?
Prices for a folk gameboard start at $325 and top out at $20,000 with the average selling for $1,450.
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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