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FOLK ART STYLE
Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.
Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.
Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the 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.
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 antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.
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Style: Folk Art
Fine Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Turned Bowl
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fantastic early 19th century Swedish / Scandinavian finely turned wooden folk art bowl in it's original finish, signed B E D 1817. Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
Early 19th century Swedish Log Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Vernacular early 19th century Swedish Folk Art log chair or “kubbestol” a provincial Scandinavian chair made from a log. Ca 1800 - 1820 Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
19th Century Swedish Wrought Iron Candlestick
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Good early 19th century Swedish / Scandinavian folk art wrought iron candlestick. Ca 1800 Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Iron
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Cheese Board from Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
18th century Swedish Folk Art Wooden cheese board from, Northern Sweden
A tray with lovely patina.
It has owner marks SOS on the side of the board.
A large farmers Cheese board o...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
19th C Two Draw Sewing Box with Porcelain Knobs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Two Draw Sewing box with Porcelain knobs. Great Condition.
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
Hanging Mexican Wooden Cupid with Bow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rosy-cheeked wooden cupid to bring love into your life. This is a unique, hand-carved, hand-painted wooden cupid with a wire suspension and removable wooden bow...
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
8 Old Fairground Art Panels circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
8 old fairground art panels circa 1930
probably panels of an old carousel.
These panels are slightly curved from origin and the base is in pine.
Ther...
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1930s French Vintage Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Miniature Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and unique Dutch Folk art Pigeon/birdcage in the form of a manor . This type of birdcages were made in the North of he Netherlands . They were miniature versions of the ori...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Folk Art Tray with Orginal Paint Solid Wood
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish antique wooden tray /Serving bowl with untouched original paint.
Lovely patina.
A large farmers handcrafted tray or serving bo...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
Tapestry Peacock, Girafe, Lion, Deer, Exotic Birds Floral Folk Naive
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare folk, naive, vernacular tapestry
- Mythical quality depicting reminiscent of a garden of paradise with the animals and birds in harmony with each other.
- Charming tapestry de...
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1880s French Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wool
20th C Original Painted Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C original painted bank from Mexico. The bank is more Gray than the photos.
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pottery
Folk Art Treenware Vase or Urn of Inlay Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully hand-crafted greenware vase or urn - the inlay and marquetry is wonderfully intricate and detailed. With a little glass insert, a small tumbler...
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20th Century Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
Shell Encrusted Lucky Elephant Statue in Brown Black and White, 1930s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large tall lucky sea shell encrusted elephant statue or figurine. Covered in shells, this elephant stands with its trunk up pointed toward the sky. In Southeast Asia, elephants wit...
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20th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art
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Shell, Wood
Vintage Latin American Folk Art Serving Spatula
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Handmade vintage folk art Bolivian serving spatula. Embodying the rich cultural heritage of Latin American folk art, the serving utensil is in excellent condition and ready to be used.
By seamlessly merging beauty, practicality, and history, this engraved spatula elevates the dining experience by infusing it with both aesthetics and cultural significance.
The engraving details on this vintage spatula...
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20th Century Bolivian Folk Art More Folk Art
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Silver, Nickel
18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Iron Stick
Located in Boden, SE
An old antique swedish 18th century iron candlestick .
Very charming and solid.
The candlestick is called "Stumpastake" in swedish.
These were good when you wanted to take advanta...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Iron
Set of 2 Latin American Folk Art Vintage Tea Spoons
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Handmade folk art vintage tea spoons. Featuring beautiful motifs inspired by the indigenous worldview and spirituality, these vintage folk art spoons embody Latin America’s rich cultural heritage.
The engraving details on the tea spoons are superb, showcasing intricate patterns and designs that are characteristic of Bolivian folklore art.
By seamlessly merging beauty, practicality, and history, these engraved...
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20th Century Bolivian Folk Art More Folk Art
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Silver, Nickel
Metal and Wood American Bird Cage, Circa 1905
Located in Incline Village, NV
Hand made Folk Art American wire metal and painted wood birdcage, probably from Pennsylvania circa 1905. Having a rectangular body with a dome top; suitable for hanging, or surface decorative presentation, this birdcage is functional albeit it lacks a perch. The single door entry/exit is spring loaded, and there is a metal slide out removable tray at the bottom. The tole painting...
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Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Metal
Vintage Mata Ortiz Style Mexican Pottery Set
By Mata Ortiz
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Mexican Mata Ortiz style small clay studio pottery set.
Mata Ortiz pottery style with black, red and green geometric designs on red clay.
The set comprise of a covered vess...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pottery
Latin American Antique Folk Art Engraved Spoon
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Handmade vintage folk art engraved spoon that embodies Latin America’s rich cultural heritage.The engraving details on the spoon are superb, showcasing ...
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20th Century Bolivian Folk Art More Folk Art
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Silver, Nickel
Kuna Mola Appliqué Brightly Colored Bird Wall Tapestry, Central America
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large brightly colored fabric appliqué collage tapestry of a bird with fish in its mouth. This dramatic fabric piece features carefully cut geometric pieces of fabric, fashioned an...
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20th Century Panamanian Folk Art More Folk Art
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Fabric
18th Century Wrought Iron Table Game Hanger
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Unusual 18th century wrought Iron table standing game hanger. Ca 1790 Sweden.
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18th Century European Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wrought Iron
Small Hand Painted Mexican Pottery Vase
By Artesania Talaverana
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Mexican Style Mini Clay Studio Pottery.
Handcrafted small vase made of clay hand painted in bright colors with farmers scene design.
Beautiful folk...
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Late 20th Century North American Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pottery
Hand-Made Wooden Bowling Balls, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand made wooden bowling balls with thumb and finger grips carved out of the wood. Slightly varying size and patina for each ball as well as some being painted blue while others are ...
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1960s American Vintage Folk Art More Folk Art
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Metal
Hand Carved Folk Art Chairs by Joseph Deveau, Circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of folk art hand carved chairs with footstool by Joseph Deveau (1901-1999), made by the artist for himself and his wife.
Deveau crafted his furniture each evening over sever...
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1950s American Vintage Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
Swedish Folk Art Wooden Lidded Tankards, Early 1920s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Swedish wooden Lidded Tankard and Pitcher, made of staves that are held together with split-branch banding. The lids are hinged. Both beautifully decora...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
Set of 2 Latin American Antique Folk Art Tea Spoons
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Handmade antique folk art tea spoons. Featuring beautiful motifs inspired by the indigenous worldview and spirituality, these vintage folk art spoons embody Latin America’s rich cultural heritage.
The engraving details on the tea spoons are superb, showcasing intricate patterns and designs that are characteristic of Bolivian folklore art.
By seamlessly merging beauty, practicality, and history, these engraved...
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20th Century Bolivian Folk Art More Folk Art
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Silver, Nickel
Folk Art Multi Color Molded Plastic or Acrylic Hand Vases Set of 7
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Folk Art style multi-color molded plastic or acrylic hand vases a set of 7. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. One of the maroon vases is partially filled. These are hand made folk art, irregularities are part of their charm. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 20th Century.
Note: Shipping is possible via parcel which may reduce shipping costs
Hey there! Do you need a hand? Or SEVEN?? We are here to help!! We have seven Folk Art style vases with molded hands of many vibrant colors to offer to you! This set includes 2 white, 2 maroon or burgundy, 1 green, 1 yellow, and one bright red molded plastic vases. That’s 35 fantastic fingers!! They are round at the bottom and kind of oval or egg shaped at the top. They are inner lined with burlap for extra reinforcement, but they are light weight, so if you want to put something a little heavier inside like an artificial plant, you may want to put a weight of some kind in the base. They will hold water, but for a “handy” tip… we certainly DO NOT recommend drinking from them! They are best used as unique, eye-catching décor!! They would host a wonderful spider plant...
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20th Century Folk Art More Folk Art
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Acrylic
Large Carved Wood 'Man & Woman' Figural African Folk Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Large carved wood 'Man & Woman' figural African Folk sculpture. An expressive pair of human figures exquisitely handcrafted from richly colored wood and mounted independently on a me...
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20th Century African Folk Art More Folk Art
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Metal
19th C Inlaid Wood Jewelry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Inlaid wood Jewelry box in great condition.
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
Vintage Lidded Basket Handmade Bamboo & Handwoven Rattan Nautical Seashell 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Coastal Folk Art lidded round basket handmade Bamboo and handwoven Rattan in blonde and white Plastik Seashell decoration.
Nautical Bohemian ...
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1980s American Vintage Folk Art More Folk Art
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Cane, Plastic, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentvwood Box with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentwood Box from Hälsingland, Northern Sweden.
Oval box with lid.
Originalpainted with nice patina after several hundred years of use.
Beautifully p...
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Early 19th Century Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
Three Hand Carved Folk Art Canes / Sticks by Joseph Deveau, Circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of folk art hand carved canes or walking sticks and a small stick by Joseph Deveau (1901-1999). Deveau lived most of his life in Essex, MA., bu...
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1950s American Vintage Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
18th Century Swedish Antique Iron Stick with Base of Wood
Located in Boden, SE
An old antique Swedish 18th century iron candlestick with the foot made of wood.
Very charming & solid.
This candlestick is called "stumpastake" in Sweden.
These were good when yo...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Iron
Giant Hand-Made Wooden Bowling Balls, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand made wooden bowling balls with thumb and finger grips carved out of the wood. 12" in diameter. Heavy and substantial. Slightly varying size and patina for each ball giving them ...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
Cow Bull Folk Art Speculaas Springerle Cookie or Butter Mold Antique, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic late 19th century wooden gingerbread cookie or speculaas springerle mold, circa 1890 (cow bull ox). Made of hand carved wood. Found at an esta...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Cheese Board
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish folk art wooden cheese board.
Genuine and rustic with incredible patina.
So useful & nice interior detail.
Good antique condition with minor historic knocks, ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
Ink Pads for Fabrics, India, Early 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Stamp composed of a set of small welded copper plates forming a bird motif. These stamps were to be printed on the drapery.
Indian work, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art More Folk Art
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Copper, Iron
Victorian Folk Art House Table or Wall Art
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa late 1800s, wood, and glass, American, possibly New York. Charming beyond belief, this polychrome Folk Art House was originally made to feature a ...
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1890s American Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
18th Century Swedish Treen Goblet
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Unusually large and rare 18th century Swedish turned wooden treen goblet in it's original finish.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
Antique White Maple Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials
Located in Tiverton, RI
Our Sunnybrook four poster pencil post bed featuring four hand carved Folk Art inspired bird finials is shown as a Queen in our Antiqued Maple finish. Shown are a Tufted Titmouse, a Red Breasted Nuthatch, a Black Capped Chickadee and an American Goldfinch...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Painted Oval Metal Toleware Box Bin Yellow Roses 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage maitland smith oval toleware box or bin with painted metal base, handles, and wooden lid, painted in black with yellow roses in a wreath pat...
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20th Century Folk Art More Folk Art
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Metal
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentwood Box with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentwood Box from Skellefteå Västerbotten Northern Sweden.
Round box with lid.
Untouched originalpaint with nice pat...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Box with Grapes and Leaves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Breathtaking folk art hand-carved wooden box with grapes, vine and leaf detail.
This Dionysian solid wood box is a compliment to any kitchen, great for recipe cards or tea bags. Can also be used for mementos, 420, or a vintage postcard collection.
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20th Century Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
18th Century Swedish Wooden Bowl with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
A genuine 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden bowl with lovely patina & original color from Burtrask Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden .
An antique and unique organic wooden bowl.
W...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
Nantucket Miniature Long Case Clock, circa 1894
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare Antique Nantucket miniature long case clock, made and patented by Wallace Brown, circa 1894, with original paper label and poem. A Hand crafted mahogany case with arched bonnet,...
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1890s American Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Mahogany
Belgian Pine Childs Hat Block, Milliners Form
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Belgian pine childs hat block, Milliners form
This is the form of a Bowler Hat with a narrow brim it is a superbly attractive piece
The Block comes from Belgium and is in excelle...
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Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
Antique Folk Art Faux Grain Paintedblanket Chest, c1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Folk Art blanket chest offers grain painted exterior with front having central diamond, interior with patch box, raised on ebonized legs, c1860
Measures - 25.5'' H x 49''...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Plate/ Tazza with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Folk art wodden plate / Tazza from Southern Sweden.
Fantastically nice large Wooden plate on foot/ Tazza. In Sweden called "So...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Oak
Highly Decorative 19th Century European Italian Cleaver, Kitchen Utensil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique 19th century European cleaver. Made from hand-wrought iron with wood handle. Great as a graphic wall decoration. Found at an estate sale in Bolzano; Italy. Nice to display wi...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Iron
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden bowl dated 1831 Signed HHS
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish wooden bowl signed HHS, dated 1831.
A genuine wooden bowl with lovely patina.
An antique and unique organic wooden bowl.
Th...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
Vintage Guerlain Shalimar Cologne Perfume Bottle Collectible
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage collectible Guerlain Shalimar eau de cologne perfume bottle.
Empty collectible glass bottle of the famous Shalimar perfume.
Shalimar ...
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art More Folk Art
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Glass
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Tray / Serving Bowl with Original Paint Dated 1782
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish Folk Art tray / serving bowl from Borlänge Dalarna, Northern Sweden
A fantastically early tray dated 1782.
It also has cut marks on the u...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Bowl Dated 1863 Signed EPS
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish folk Art wooden bowl dated 1863 Signed EPS.
A stunning antique organic wooden bowl with lovely patina & trace originalpaint.
...
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1860s Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
Pair of Trench Art Candlesticks
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and thought provoking pair of early 20th century American Trench Art candlesticks made from the spent brass casings of naval artillery shells.
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1940s American Vintage Folk Art More Folk Art
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Brass
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentwood Box with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentwood Box from Umeå Västerbotten , Northern Sweden.
Oval box with lid
Originalpainted with nice patina after several hundred years of use.
Owner m...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
Folk Art Cottage Comb Tray Shelf, Circa Late 1800s
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa late 1800s, wood, and glass, American, possibly New York. Charming beyond belief, this polychrome Folk Art House was originally made to feature a ...
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1890s American Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This exquisite antique parquetry writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Canada in approximately 1900 in a Folk Art style. The box itself, including th...
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Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art More Folk Art
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Softwood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Rocking Horse Toy Trace of Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish antique Rocking Horse from Boden Norrbottern,Northern Sweden.
A very charming horse with trace of original paint.
The tail...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
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Find a broad range of unique folk art more folk art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage more folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art more folk art made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original more folk art, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Agustin Cruz Prudencio, Benjamin Stephens, and Sergio Bustamante. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for more folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $17,500 while the average work can sell for $1,107.
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