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The Outsider, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Dwayne Wolff
Located in Yardley, PA
Symbolic still life of egg masquerading as an orange. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Ha...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bob Ross, The Joy of Painting, PBS, Acrylic on Panel, The Outsiders, Folk Art
Located in Houston, TX
labeled Outsiders. Something about this work spoke to me and I started buying paintings wanting to
Category

2010s Folk Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

Estee, Oil on Panel, Folk Art, Estee Lauder, Portraits, The Outsiders, 20 x 15
Located in Houston, TX
seeing work by Southern folk artists and folks labeled Outsiders. Something about this work spoke to me
Category

2010s Folk Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

20th Century Outsider Art Portrait of an American Soldier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A small oil painting on canvas. It is a naive portrait of an American soldier in uniform. It appears to be framed in a handmade oak frame along with handcrafted pine stretcher bars, ...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Pair of Outsider Art Painted Ironing Boards by Michael Heinrich
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Heinrich pointillist style of outsider Folk Art. Purchased from the artist's estate. The smaller board is
Category

Late 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paint, Wood

Len Norman, American 20th Century, the Fireman Whirligig
Located in Buchanan, MI
Len Norman, American 20th century the fireman. Assembled and painted wood whirligig depicting a fireman with Dalmatian Measure: 21" x 25" x 18".
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

The Vermonter birdhouse by Jason Sargenti, 2020 USA
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade architectural birdhouse by Jason Sargenti, hand-signed dated, USA 2020. "As the cultural epicenter of my region (NYC) hemorrhage its moneyed populace, they venture north to...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Oversized Graffiti Art on Canvas "Still as the Night" by Dylan
Located in Denton, TX
framed canvas. Inspired by the great Graffiti artist of modern history Dylans bold "Outsider" art style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Acrylic, Paint

"The Bird Cane", Unusual Early 20th Century Walking Cane
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century walking cane We are proud to offer a highly unusual walking cane made from aged bamboo. This unique and artistic object has naturally taken the form of a bird. ...
Category

Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Bamboo

Early 1990s Painting on Paper by the Group Artfux
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful graphic painting done by the group of six collaborative artists who organized this group in 1990. They worked with quite a few graffiti artists including Ron English. A b...
Category

Late 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

1930s Dada Photomontage Collage in the Style of Hannah Höch
By Hannah Höch
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Charming photomontage collage of girls at play with dogs, cats and birds in foreground. Whimsical happy work of art in the manner of Hannah Höch. Not signed. Measures 22.50in X 18....
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Mosaic Panel of the Bicentennial in New York Harbor, 1978
Located in Camden, ME
A large mosaic panel artwork representing the bicentennial celebration in New York harbor on the evening of July 4, 1976. A memorable evening throughout the United States and partic...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Ceramic

"Can of Perfume, Tribute to Chanel" by the French Street Artist Was, 2021
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
« Can of perfume, Tribute to Chanel» by Was Immaculate white lacquer with airbrushed rose gold decoration. Anti-UV bodywork lacquer finish Dimension: Can of 60 L "I wanted to thi...
Category

2010s French Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Once Known as the Fish People 1986 Folk Art by Pat Mervis Schwartz
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Quite charming folk art assemblage by the noted artist Pat MMervis Schwartz. Dated 1986, signed and titled “Once Known as the Fish People”. It is in a fitted constructed case that op...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Oversized Graffiti Art on Canvas., "Spits Energy" by Dylan
Located in Denton, TX
framed canvas. Inspired by the great Graffiti artist of modern history Dylans bold "Outsider" art style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Oversized Graffiti Art on Canvas "Flower Pot" by Dylan
Located in Denton, TX
framed canvas. Inspired by the great Graffiti artist of modern history Dylans bold "Outsider" art style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paint, Canvas, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Skeletal Wire Rod Abstract Sculpture
Located in Garnerville, NY
the piece's outsider art charm. Clipped corners on the piece's base. Reminiscent of a small skeletal
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal, Steel

Cubist Portrait of Cleopatra & Hawk, by Clevan Thomas Jr. 1944
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American outsider Art, by relativity unknown southern African -American artist Clevan Thomas Jr. Signed
Category

20th Century American Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Linda Semple "Time to Make Something" Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful outsider art sculpture by the noted artist Linda Semple. This piece is titled "Time to
Category

20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Traditional “Pita” Belt and Buckle
Located in Mexico City, MX
Traditional “Pita” Belt and Buckle Pita comes from the fiber of the big maguey Or large Mexican cactus and is hand inlaid With Mexican charro designe. The remaining Leather is ha...
Category

2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Leather

Traditional “Pita”  Belt and Buckle
Traditional “Pita”  Belt and Buckle
H 46.86 in W 1.19 in D 2.96 in
Folk Art Gate in form of a Face
Located in Darnestown, MD
would also be terrific hung indoors as a piece of outsider art. The movable earrings are an especially
Category

Early 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Iron

Half Round Blacksmith Made Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil Hanger
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Half Round Blacksmith Made Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil Hanger A great piece it is a half round shape with 4 large hooks, it sits flat on the wall, if you don’t need it to han...
Category

Vintage 1960s Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Iron

Purvis Young 'Herd of Freedom Horses'
By Purvis Young
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
'Herd of Freedom Horses' by Purvis Young (1989–1999) USA, circa 1980s A progressive work, painted on a found metal tray, of five horses in landscape. signed 'Young' upper right corn...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Prison Art Box from Cigarette Packs
Located in Forney, TX
A rare vintage prison art box, mid-20th century, colorful round folk art box with removable lid, handmade from a large tin can and cigarette packs. A wonderful objet d'art, highly d...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Tin

Mid-Century Artisanal Crucifix
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic crucifix is a profound representation of mid-century modern European studio artistry. Handcrafted with precision and care, it reflects the era's characteristic blend of ...
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Artisanal Crucifix
Mid-Century Artisanal Crucifix
H 11.5 in W 6 in D 0.63 in
"Untitled" by Michael Paulson
By Michael Paulson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Michael Paulson, a California Artist, created woodblock prints and works with cut paper. He received a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paper

"Untitled" by Michael Paulson
"Untitled" by Michael Paulson
H 58.5 in W 68 in D 2 in
Mid-Century Modern Figurative Ceramic Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This handcrafted ceramic cross is a vibrant exemplar of mid-century modern design, infused with the characteristic playfulness and colorfulness of the era. European studio pottery ar...
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Figurative Ceramic Cross
Mid-Century Modern Figurative Ceramic Cross
H 3.75 in W 2.75 in D 0.25 in
Terracotta Object
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Terracotta Object in a nice and warm Earth Colored Brown, refined and simple design with South American motives, very decorative object to be used in different parts of y...
Category

Vintage 1970s French Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Object
Terracotta Object
H 6.7 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in
Prison Folk Art Matchstick Model Boat Ship Maritime Night Light Sculpture 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century three tiered prison folk art / tramp art model steam boat sculpture. Upcycled cardboard framing structure, matchstick exterior with glossy finish, red trim, soldered wire...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads
Located in London, GB
19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads An unusual pair of late 19th Century English folk art painted natural wooden form figures. We have lovely called them “Mr & Mr...
Category

Antique 1890s British Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Ceramic Wall Cross - Hand-Painted Studio Pottery, Europe
Located in Chicago, IL
This midcentury ceramic wall cross, created in a European Pottery Studio, features an uncomplicated design. The Christ silhouette relief on the cross is hand-painted, showcasing a gl...
Category

Vintage 1950s European Arts and Crafts Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Ceramic

Lego Scrooge McDuck
Located in Pasadena, CA
The photos of Mr. Lego Scrooge McDuck speak for themselves. This figure is unique and would be the focus of any room. All spaces need a bit of laughter and whimsy and this guy would ...
Category

1990s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Plastic

Lego Scrooge McDuck
Lego Scrooge McDuck
H 23 in W 10 in D 7 in
Architectural Devil with Pitchfork and Flames, Wall Decoration, Studio Pottery
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic wall decoration, a product of modernist Studio Pottery in Europe, portrays an architectural red devil holding a pitchfork amidst flames. The piece is characterized by vi...
Category

Vintage 1950s European Brutalist Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Ceramic

Sea Shell Encrusted Folk Art Photo Frame - 4" x 6"
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A rectangular sea shell-encrusted photo frame with protective glass and a black easel at the back. Perfect for a side table or nightstand. Dimensions: The overall size of the frame...
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Shell, Glass

Seresier Louise-Juste Haitian Steel Sculpture C. 1970's
Located in Vancouver, BC
Recycled steel oil drum in folk art style. Meaning, Seresier would find oil drums that would have washed up on the beach in Haiti and pounded flat and then cut out these figures. The...
Category

Vintage 1970s Haitian Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Cut Steel

Artisan abstract nail art, Netherlands 1950s
Located in ECHT, NL
Abstract artisan folk art wall hanging. It is made of wood with nails hammered into it in a rectangular grid. The nails are hammered in at different depths and different in color cre...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Velvet and Cloth Portrait
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Mid 19th Century Velvet and Cloth applique Portrait of a man carrying a large bag. untouched original condition, found in the original straw work frame (some losses and damage) In th...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Fabric

Early 19th Century Velvet and Cloth Portrait
Early 19th Century Velvet and Cloth Portrait
H 13.39 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Figure of a swimmer
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Figure of a swimmer A very unusual early 20th Century American folk-art figure of a lady in a bikini. Carved from a single piece of wood showi...
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Vintage 1920s Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Painted Casket Dominoes Set
Located in London, GB
19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Painted Casket Dominoes Set A stunning example of an early 19th century Napoleonic prisoner of war hand painted casket dominos set. One of th...
Category

Antique 1820s French Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Mounted Late 19th Century American Appliqué Textile
Located in Chicago, IL
Transport yourself to the late 19th century with this exquisite American appliqué textile, a testament to traditional craftsmanship. At its heart, a captivating eight-point quilt sta...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Cotton, Linen

British Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie of a Sailing Ship
Located in Katonah, NY
This large 19th century sailor's Woolie of a British line-of-battle ship, circa 1840is is hand embroidered with woolen yarn. It depicts a British naval ship under full sail with can...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Unusual Ceremonial Stick
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Unusual Ceremonial Stick An unusual early 20th Century hand carved ceremonial stick or sorts with open palm hand symbol. Throughout history, the open palm has bee...
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

c1900 Folk Art Tramp Art Box
Located in Downham Market, GB
An antique tramp art box. A beautiful & early piece of tramp art, intricately layered in the traditional manner with notch carved wooden strips & finished with a pressed brass lion r...
Category

Antique 1890s British Rustic Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Pine

c1900 Folk Art Tramp Art Box
c1900 Folk Art Tramp Art Box
H 6.3 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in
Small Collection of Folk Art Wooden Letters A Small collection
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Small Collection of Folk Art Wooden Letters A Small collection of painted wooden letters, the letters are 1” thick, they were made in India, the have small hooks on the back to hang...
Category

Vintage 1960s Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Pine

Weird and Quirky Bistro Garden Table and Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Weird and Quirky Bistro Garden Table and Chairs Weird and Quirky Bistro Garden Table and Chairs made from Iron Tools and Car parts This is no doubt a “Work of Art” with a mechanic...
Category

Vintage 1960s Steampunk Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Folk Art Pencil on Paper Odd Dog "Job" Oak Frame Rottweiler
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An interesting side profile portrait of a panting Rottweiler, well executed pencil on paper housed in its original oak frame and oak slip. Has its original framers label on the reve...
Category

Early 20th Century English Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Oak, Paper

1970's Art by Vladimir Urban
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Amazing wood collage by Russian artist Vladimir Urban.  This is truly an amazing work. I have been unable to find much information on the artist. The only work I have found by him wa...
Category

Vintage 1970s Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Scrap Wood

1970's Art by Vladimir Urban
1970's Art by Vladimir Urban
H 48.5 in W 30.5 in D 7 in
Glossy Red Ceramic Cross with Abstract Matte Christ Figure in Earth Tones
Located in Chicago, IL
This evocative piece of mid-century European studio pottery features a ceramic cross with a human figure, presumed to be Jesus Christ, at its center. The figure is modestly adorned, ...
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Ceramic

Red-Brown Glossy Cross with Abstract Line Drawing Christ Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, this midcentury European ceramic cross has a rich red-brown gloss. At its center an abstract line drawing of a Christ figure is etche...
Category

Vintage 1950s European Brutalist Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mexican Religious Folk Art Ex-voto Retablo Arcangel San Miguel
Located in Forney, TX
A framed vintage oil on tin ex-voto retablo Arcangel San Miguel, Spanish Colonial Mexican religious folk art. Primitive hand-painted tin panel, marked Guanajuato, Mexico, dated 19...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Tin

Vintage Hand Carved Folk Art Walking Cane with Red Bird
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage circa 1940s hand carved Folk Art cane by Fritz Rummler (1888-1983) Fredericksburg Texas. Branch of a tree carved into a bird with his feet gripping around the handle. The bir...
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Mosaic Garden Panel by Emile Taugourdeau
Located in Houston, TX
A Mosaic garden panel by Emile Taugourdeau dating from the third quarter of the 20th century. Taugourdeau was a self-taught folk sculptor who worked from the late 1940s through the 1...
Category

20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Concrete

Mouthblown Glass Dome with 5 Fine Beaded Flutes, Grassland People, Cameroon
Located in Leuven , BE
Five ceremonial beaded flutes or whistles from the Cameroon grasslands. They come in various geometric forms, taking on the shape of a hollowed, stylized figure that combines human a...
Category

20th Century Cameroonian Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Organic Material

19th Century Folk-Art Hand-Crafted Bedpost Doll Figure
Located in London, GB
19th century folk-art hand-crafted bedpost doll figure A rare and highly artistic example of an English 19th century folk art bedpost doll figure. With hand carved detail including ...
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Antique 1880s British Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Psychedelic 60s Counter Culture Collage Packing Crate
Located in Garnerville, NY
Growing up as a teenager in Rockland County, New York, approximately 45 minutes northwest of New York City, the previous owner just felt a need to decorate this everyday object. She ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

A French Baker’s Wooden Bread Paddle
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A French Baker’s Wooden Bread Paddle This is a piece of French history, it is a beech Bread paddle used for moving the dough into and the bread or pizza out of a wood fired bread ov...
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Beech

Abstract Steel Floor Sculpture by Mayer Spivack, Circa 1980s
Located in Peabody, MA
We recently acquired a collection of mid to late 20th century sculptures by the Newton, Massachusetts artist, psychotherapist and inventor Mayer Spivack. A lifelong innovator and cre...
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Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Steel

JFK MLK RFK- NO MORE DREAMS, Purvis Young
By Purvis Young
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
JFK MLK RFK- NO MORE DREAMS Purvis Young (1989-1999) A moving mourning work, depicting a funeral procession of John F. Kennedy, Martin L. King and Robert F. Kennedy. Painted ...
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20th Century North American Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Apprentice Shoes
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Apprentice Shoes A rare and delightful pair of leather early 20th Century hand crafted apprentice shoes. One of the smallest examples we have seen to date. ...
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Vintage 1930s British Victorian Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century Apprentice Shoes
Early 20th Century Apprentice Shoes
H 0.8 in W 2 in D 0.4 in
Purvis Young, Optic Art 'Horses'
By Purvis Young
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Purvis Young, Optic Art 'Horses' A unusual masterwork, painted with a team of horses. The composition is complete even with construction of the found object, the vintage wooden ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Purvis Young, Optic Art 'Horses'
Purvis Young, Optic Art 'Horses'
H 18 in W 12 in D 4.25 in
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The Outsiders For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of the outsiders is available on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal Contemporary or Abstract examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the the outsiders that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, beige, brown and blue. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Stefanie Schneider, Mike Maxwell, Therese James, Purvis Young and Robert Richter are often thought to be among the most beautiful. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, acrylic paint and synthetic resin paint — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are The Outsiders?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — the outsiders in our inventory begin at $50 and can go as high as $104,071, while the average can fetch as much as $2,167.
Questions About The Outsiders
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Outsider art denotes works created by self-trained artists unconnected with the conventional world of fine art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, not all rattan furniture can be left outside. Some pieces may fade, warp or develop mold if left unprotected in uncovered outdoor areas. In fact, some rattan furniture needs to only be used indoors. You'll find a variety of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can indeed use Eiffel chairs outside. Its molded plastic seat and durable frame make this gorgeous chair an excellent addition for your outdoor seating needs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eiffel chairs from some of the top sellers around the world.
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    Yes, bronze statues can be displayed outside as long as they are properly cared for. To best maintain bronze statues, it is recommended that a paste wax is applied twice annually to ensure the statue can be enjoyed for many years. Shop a selection of bronze statues on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Whether wicker furniture is good for outside depends on where you intend to put it and what type of wicker it is. Wicker woven out of natural materials can be damaged by wet weather, so it is best kept in covered outdoor areas or brought indoors between uses. However, synthetic wicker made out of resin can typically hold up to the effects of weather exposure. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of wicker furniture.
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    Whether ceramic planters are good for outside depends on their design. While ceramic is a weather-resistant material, some paints and glazes may not be able to withstand the effects of sunlight, moisture and extreme temperatures. As a result, you should only place ceramic planters intended for outdoor use outside your home. On 1stDibs, find a range of outdoor ceramic planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A doormat can be used either inside or outside.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because wicker can deteriorate very quickly, natural wicker furniture should not be kept outside. Even if you apply water-proofing spray, the furniture will not be fully protected from moisture, mold, and sun.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Many types of wood can be used for an outside bench — it is really a matter of preference. Generally, hardwood is considered the best option since these varieties are durable, rot-resistant and have the best chance at a long life outdoors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether a Saarinen table can go outside depends on the piece. Through his work as an architect and designer, Eero Saarinen was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Legendary furnishings designed by Saarinen like his durable side tables, the Womb chair, the Tulip chair and the Pedestal table are still frequently used in interiors today — and often copied at more affordable prices. At Cranbrook Academy of Art, Saarinen met Florence Schust Knoll, who, as director of her husband Hans Knoll's eponymous furniture company, would put Saarinen’s best designs into production. While Knoll offers outdoor versions of authentic Eero Saarinen tables with Vetro Bianco and Natural Black Slate tops, if a table wasn’t designed specifically for outdoor use, it’s best to only display it indoors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage Eero Saarinen tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Outdoor rugs can be left in the rain, but exposure to the elements can shorten their lives.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether you can leave a water fountain outside in the winter depends on the piece. However, experts recommend that all fountains be drained and stored away from the elements in areas that receive ice and snow during the winter months. On 1stDibs, shop a range of fountains.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    No, ceramic pots should not be left outside during winters as they may crack. Though the coating on the ceramic pots keeps the moisture out, small chips in the coating could allow some moisture in. The moisture can then freeze and expand, which will lead to larger cracks. Find a variety of ceramic pots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Most types of patio furniture should be brought inside during cold and wet winter months.