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Varnished Ship Pulley with Varnish Finish
Located in Norwell, MA
Varnished boat pulley that has been polished, lacquered,and varnished. Two brass pulleys operate smoothly. X-126
Category

1930s Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Horn Sailing Boat Figurine
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Set sail into a sea of style with this extraordinary mid-century style horn ship or sailboat accessory, a piece that promises to captivate and intrigue. This unique item is an artful...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Vintage Horn Sailing Boat Figurine
Horn Sailing Boat Figurine
H 11.5 in W 11 in D 3 in
Miniature Model Wooden Canoe, American Circa 1950's
Located in Incline Village, NV
While this model canoe might have been used as a salesman sample, whereby merchants, carried it from town to town to encourage sales, it was more than likely used as a demonstration ...
Category

1950s Folk Art Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Artesian House Quartz and Metal Anchor Sculpture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Artesian House Quartz and Metal Anchor Sculpture Designed by Curtis Jere. 2 birds on anchor
Category

1970s Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Quartz, Brass, Bronze, Iron

Mid-Century Rope Barometer Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Rope barometer in a flower shape Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Metal

23 Inch Aluminum Ship’s Porthole Mirror
Located in Norwell, MA
Massive authentic polished aluminum ship's porthole fitted with a glass mirror. Door is hinged and fitted with three dogbolts. This is a large impressive size and scale. The highly p...
Category

1970s Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Rope Lamp Lantern Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Midcentury rope lamp lantern by Audoux Minet, circa 1960. Height / 8.8 inches, diameter / 5.5 inches.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Rope, Plastic

Mid-Century Rope Umbrella Stand Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Rope Umbrella Stand Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet.
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Rope

Schooner Yacht "Atlantic", 1903
Located in Norwell, MA
Model of the schooner Atlantic, winner of the Kaiser Cup where she set the speed record for the fastest transatlantic passage in 1905; unbroken for nearly 100 years! Highly detailed...
Category

20th Century North American Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Schooner Yacht "Atlantic", 1903
Schooner Yacht "Atlantic", 1903
H 68 in W 52 in D 16 in
Pair of Mid-Century Rope Coat Rack Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Very rare pair of French rope hook coat Audoux Minet, circa 1960. 3 hooks.
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Rope

Vintage wooden and brass ship's compass with side weights, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Vintage old ship's compass, in solid wood and gilded brass, dome with internal compass and colored side weights, very fascinating navigation work tool, from Italy from the 1900s. max...
Category

20th Century Italian Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Walnut

Large Scale Hand Crafted Sail Boat Model
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-569 Hand crafted sail boat model on base.
Category

1960s Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Hardwood

Pair Davy Jones Pirate Treasure Chest Bookends With Skull And Cross Bones Hats
Located in South Burlington, VT
Antique pair hand cast pirate treasure chest sculptural book ends, circa 1930 Skull and crossbones hats. Designer: Hubley Dark original patina from good age. Dimensions: 6 i...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Rope Hook Coat Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
French rope hook coat Audoux Minet, circa 1960. Height / 10 inches ,W / 7.8 inches.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Rope

Edward Aagaard Model Viking Ship
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Edward Aagaard Model Viking Ship Copper Sail Handmade
Category

Late 20th Century Norwegian Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Copper

Edward Aagaard Model Viking Ship
Edward Aagaard Model Viking Ship
H 10.75 in W 16.75 in D 3.5 in
Two Vintage Sailor's Valentines in a Hinged Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty pair of sailor's valentines. One with a floral motif and one with a heart, both ambitiously handcrafted in exotic sea shells meticulously composed and presented under glass in ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Victorian Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

Model of a sailing Yacht
Located in Cheshire, GB
Model of a sailing yacht, painted in blue and red complete With three sails. All raised on a wooden base. Dimensions Height 34 Inches Width 24 Inches Depth 5 Inches
Category

Mid-20th Century British Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Wood

 Model of a sailing Yacht
 Model of a sailing Yacht
H 34 in W 24 in D 5 in
Mid-Century Rope Oval Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century rope oval mirror Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. Measures: 16 inches by 10 inches.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Rope, Mirror

Yacht Mary Model Ship in Glass Oak Display Case
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Yacht Mary Model Ship in Glass Oak Display Case Ship dimensions 18 L x 3 W x 19.75 H Vintage Ship Kit. Ship is in excellent condition. Case has slight wear. Brass stamp plate stat...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Plastic, Wood

Yacht Mary Model Ship in Glass Oak Display Case
Yacht Mary Model Ship in Glass Oak Display Case
No Reserve
H 20 in W 24.5 in D 12.5 in
Mid-Century Rope Chandelier Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Rope lantern chandelier Audoux Minet, circa 1960. Nautical style.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Rope

Handcrafted Natural Coastal Sea Shell Encrusted Anchor Wall Hanging
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A natural hand-crafted sea shell encrusted anchor wall hanging. Created from wood, this piece is in the shape of a boat anchor, and features applied natural sea shells of all colors....
Category

20th Century American Victorian Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

Celestial Globe Circa 1960
Located in Crespières, FR
1960’s Celestial Globe A stunning mid-century celestial globe. This rare, decorative and educational globe depicts the night sky and alignment of the major constellations visible f...
Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Celestial Globe Circa 1960
Celestial Globe Circa 1960
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Mid Century Large Motorized Hand Made Chris Craft Cabin Cruiser C1955
By Chris Craft Boats
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large cabin cruiser boat model with an untested motor and batteries. 41.5 inches long and sitting on a brand new custom made stand with a nautical theme. In very good vi...
Category

1950s American Folk Art Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Metal

A folk art diorama model passenger ship in a bottle English circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This early 20th century ship in a bottle diorama is of a rarer subject being an early large steam ocean going passenger liner set in a scene just off the shoreline with a lighthouse ...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Folk Art Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Glass

Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter V
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. Red diamond on a white field. Letter V. Weight is 5 pounds.
Category

1950s Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter I
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. Represents the letter I. Black circle on yellow field. Weight is 5 pounds.
Category

1950s Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Mid-Century Rope Hand Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Rope Hand Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Rope, Mirror

Mid-Century Pair of Rope & Wood Stool Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Audoux Minet rope stool with wood base. Height / 10.2inches. Diameter / 11 inches.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Wood

Mid-Century Rope Bottle Carrier Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Rope bottle carrier for two bottles Audoux Minet, circa 1950.
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Rope

Mid-Century Rope Hook Coat Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
French rope hook coat Audoux Minet, circa 1960. Measures: Height 8 inches , length 8 inches.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Rope

Mid-Century Rope Pendant Chandelier Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Rope sphere pendant or chandelier Audoux Minet, circa 1960 with white opaline glass. Height / 13" the lamp ,total 25.5" with the rope, diameter / 12 inches. Nautical style.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Rope, Glass

Set of 4 Majolica Shells Cups & Saucers Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 4 Majolica Shell cups & saucers Circa 1950. All different colors inside. Saucers / 5.2 by 4.2 inches Cups / 4.5 by 3 inches.
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Mid-Century Rattan & Ceramic Tiles Coffee Table Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Mid-Century Rattan & Ceramic Tiles Coffee Table Audoux Minet, Circa 1960. Painting of wild flowers signed. Height / 19 inches. Size / 37 inches by 20.5 inches.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Rattan

Polished Steel Ships Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of polished and lacquered ships port and starboard lanterns with clear glass Fresnel lenses, vented chimney tops, carry handles and sliding rear doors. Mounted to mahogany bases...
Category

1930s Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Spanish Souvenir Model of a late 18 Century Frigate
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This souvenir model of a late 18 Century Sailing Frigate was crafted in Spain, circa 1950 and sits on an integral wooden base decorated with a small plaque which reads “Fragata Es...
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Aluminum Ship's Porthole Mirror
Located in Norwell, MA
Authentic polished aluminum ship's porthole fitted with a glass window. Door is hinged and fitted with three dogbolts. The highly polished porthole is ready for display. Overall d...
Category

1950s Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Aluminum

Framed ICS Letter Signal Pennant "X"
Located in Norwell, MA
International Code Signal letter pennant. Stitched white linen panel with navy blue, centered cross representing the letter X for Xray meaning "Stop carrying out your intentions and ...
Category

20th Century Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Mid-Century Wood & Rope Oval Gueridon Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Oval Mid-Century wood & rope gueridon Audoux Minet, Circa 1960. Height / 19 inches. Diameter / 23 inches by 15.5 inches.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Metal

American Maritime Copper and Brass Deep Sea Divers Helmet on Stand, NY C. 1930
Located in Hollywood, SC
American maritime copper and brass deep sea divers helmet with the original three glass cross hatched windows, latching bonnet, air line intake with hose, and exterior mounted rear v...
Category

1930s American American Craftsman Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Copper

Mid-Century Rope Lamp Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid century rope lamp by Audoux Minet. Measures: Height / 15.3 inches. Included shade diameter 6.5 inches.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Rope

Large 48" Aluminum Hand Made Art Deco Barge (boat) signed Thomas Horan New York
By Michael Horan
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large and Unusual 48" riveted Aluminum Hand Made Art Deco / Modernist Barge (boat) signed Thomas Horan of New York,, Expertly crafted, superior quality and construction. Great design,
Category

1940s North American Art Deco Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Round Rope Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Round nautical rope mirror Audoux Minet, circa 1960. Size: 13 inches diameter.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Rope, Mirror

Mid-Century Round Rope Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Round nautical rope mirror Audoux Minet, circa 1960. Size: 15 inches diameter.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Rope, Mirror

Speeboat Dixie II Model in Glass Display Case
Located in Norwell, MA
Gold Cup winning speedboat model of the Dixie II in a glass display case with brass trim. Planked hull with exhaust cowls, controls, cleats, steering wheel, benches, ventilator cow...
Category

20th Century Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Round Sea Shell Encrusted Pink Flower Motif Decorative Box with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty coastal-inspired round decorative box encrusted with a sea shell motif. This box is round and features an attached lid. The lid is decorated with an array of seashells and t...
Category

20th Century American American Classical Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Shell

Mid-Century Small Rope Barometer Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Small rope shaped Wheel shape Barometer Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage Spiked Conch Shell Brass Stand Glass Showcase Curio Casket Display
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage brass and glass display case / casket containing an ivory and copper colored spiked conch shell on a brass crescent stand. Crescent stand is labeled for an Ancilla velesi...
Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Small Rope Barometer Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Small rope shaped pocket watch Barometer Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Round Rope Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Round nautical rope mirror Audoux Minet, circa 1960. Size: 13 inches diameter.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Rope, Mirror

20th C. Vintage Large Double Wooden Pulley Block Industrial Maritime Nautical
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Exceptionally large industrial nautical wooden pulley block with double wood sheaves made from oak, steel. Very rustic and stylish item with a romantic wear of hard labour. Pulle...
Category

20th Century Belgian Industrial Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Monumental English Clinker Built Pond Yacht
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1910 Monumental English Clinker Built Pond Yacht Measures: W162 x D32 x H200 cm.  
Category

20th Century Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Monumental English Clinker Built Pond Yacht
Monumental English Clinker Built Pond Yacht
H 78.75 in W 63.78 in D 12.6 in
Mid-Century Rectangular Rope Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Rectangular nautical rope mirror Audoux Minet, circa 1960. Measure: height / 26.5 inches on 10.8 inches.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Rope, Mirror

French Majolica Shell & Crab Teapot Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica shell & crab teapot circa 1950.
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Schooling Mackerel by Barnaby Porter, circa 1970's
Located in Nantucket, MA
Schooling Mackerel by Barnaby Porter, circa 1970s, a sculpture made from reclaimed wood on the mid-coast of Maine. Porter used old found wood to cut and hand paint these three macker...
Category

1970s American Folk Art Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Vintage Large Nautical Maritime Brass Glass Ship's Hourglass Display Model Timer
Located in San Diego, CA
Very unique large maritime/nautical brass and glass hourglass. Wonderful dorm and design. Brass has a wonderful patina and can be polished if desired. Has a ship design engraved on b...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Coast Guard Vessel "Overfalls"
Located in Norwell, MA
Ligthship Overfalls was launched in 1938 as LV 118. Built in East Boothbay, Maine, Overfalls was stationed at Cornfield Point, Connecticut from 1938-1957; Cross Rip, Massachusetts fr...
Category

20th Century Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Coast Guard Vessel "Overfalls"
Coast Guard Vessel "Overfalls"
H 24.5 in W 33 in D 12 in
20th Century Diorama Folk Art Three Mast Model Ship in a Bottle English, C 1930
Located in Central England, GB
A fine Diorama Folk Art Model ship in a bottle This skilfully made diorama of a three-mast early 19th century sailing ship at harbour with a raised landscape behind and cottages s...
Category

20th Century English Folk Art Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Glass

Gulet Model Ship, Museum Quality
Located in Bafra, 55
This wooden sailboat model is mesmerizing with its handmade craftsmanship. The use of linden and mahogany trees adds a graceful touch. The result of long hours of work, this stunning...
Category

20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Gulet Model Ship, Museum Quality
Gulet Model Ship, Museum Quality
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H 26 in W 6 in D 25 in
20th C, Hand Crafted Tall Copper Electrified Lighthouse Table Lamp
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing craftsmanship in this one of a kind piece hand crafted from copper. Hammered repousse in and around the entire lighthouse. Tall 33 inches by 14 diameter with an 11 inch balco...
Category

1940s American Folk Art Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Italian Murano Aquarium Paper Weight with Fish and Ocean Plants Bubbles
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique and rare shape Murano Paper Weight depicting a ocean scene or an aquarium - with fish, ocean plants and bubbles in all the right places... a wonderfully animated and deco...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nautical Folk Art

Materials

Murano Glass

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Vintage Nautical Folk Art For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of vintage nautical folk art you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every item from our selection of vintage nautical folk art was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of vintage nautical folk art, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, Mark Indursky and Roger Chapelet each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of vintage nautical folk art that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Nautical Folk Art?

Prices for a piece of vintage nautical folk art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $35 and can go as high as $42,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,296.

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.