Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
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
Reginald C. Webster Mixed Media "Village King & Queen"
Located in Fulton, CA
Unique mixed media wall art titled "Village King & Queen" by Reginald C. Webster. (b1940 d2015). Made of many different materials, seashells, coins, hand knotted fabric, cast metal, ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
a huge leather french abstract sculpture Folk art France Early XXth
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
a french abstract sculpture, a masterpiece of folk art that merges leather, horsehair, and straw to create a striking aesthetic. With exceptional form and an incredible patina, this ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Straw
An Austrian pottery wall hanging candelabra in the form of a monk circa 1910
Located in Central England, GB
This most interesting and decorative Austrian pottery wall candelabra is made in the form of a monk wearing a burgundy habit. He is reaching out from the wall with white arms and han...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
"15 Chair Jumble" Colorful Adirondack Chair Wall Sculpture by Paul Jacobsen
Located in Wiscasset, ME
A colorful three dimensional painted wood model of stacked Adirondack chairs. These wall sculptures by Paul Jacobsen are instant conversation pieces.
Paul Jacobsen used everyday ...
Category
1990s American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Danish Mangle Board Wedding Love Gift Painted Wood, Horse Handle, 1803
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Antique Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated 1803.
It is made from oak wood which is hand carved with a rich decoration of geometric blossoms. Painted in the colou...
Category
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Wall Hanging Arts and Crafts Brass Shield with Sword
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Wall Hanging Arts and Crafts Brass Shield with Sword
This is a Decorative wall piece the shield is beaten and has a Lion Rampant, Prince of Wales Feathers, Stags and a Harp denoti...
Category
1930s Vintage Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Collection of Handmade Mexican Folk Art Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of Handmade Mexican Folk Art Tin Masks, Mexican, circa 1950s. Each mask is unique and extremely detailed. The largest mask measures 21"...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Tin
Collection of Five 19th Century Wooden Grain Shovels
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Collection of five 19th century folk art wooden grain shovels with great patina. Ca 1800 - 1840 Sweden.
Measurements: Height from 88 - 98 cm. Width from 19 - 31 cm.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Pine
20th Century American Copper Labrador Weathervane on Custom Wall Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This 20th-century American copper Labrador weathervane is a captivating blend of artistry and functionality. Crafted with meticulous detail, it features a majestic Labrador standing ...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Vintage American Tool Board with Light
Located in Chicago, IL
This 20th-century American tool board transcends its functional roots, emerging as a captivating piece of folk art with gray-painted silhouettes that pay homage to the tools it once ...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Danish Mangle Board Wedding Love Gift Painted Wood with Horse Handle
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Antique Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) from ca. 1800 to 1850.
It is made from oak wood which is hand carved with a rich decoration with geometric blossoms and lots...
Category
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A Pair Of John Bauer Wooden Carved Wall Sculptures
By John Bauer
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of wooden carved and hand painted birch wood panels representing a moose and a troll with a child. These figures were taken from the famous Swedish painter and illustrator Joh...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Birch
Antique Danish Wooden Mangle Board Wedding Love Gift with Horse Dated 1814
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated 1814.
It is made from oak wood which is hand carved and richly decorated abstract geometric flowers and branches with leaves a...
Category
1810s Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sixteen Whales by Max Tannahill
Located in Maidstone, GB
Max Tannahill "Sixteen Whales" painted and carved wood mounted to a driftwood backing which has been signed, titled and dated. Approx 50cm x 75cm overall
Category
Early 2000s British Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Driftwood
Hand-Crafted Iron Wall Bar Rod With Birds, Green Powder-Coated
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Powder-Coated Wrought Iron Rod with Hand-Crafted Birds and Birdbath
Unique hand-crafted green iron rod with birds. Each of the five birds are individually welded to the rod. A singl...
Category
1990s American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Folk Art Organic Mixed Media Wall Art Sculpture by Wilma Halliburton, 1969
Located in Troy, MI
27x37 Vintage Modern Folk Art Organic Mixed Media Wall Art Sculpture 1960s
Very cool mixed media assemblage by Wilma Halliburton of Michigan 1969
Titled Birds Under the Trees
Compri...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Green Ceramic Flounder Fish by Allan Hellman, Sweden 1981
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is a playful and unique vintage green ceramic flounder is handmade by Allan Hellman in Sweden 1967
Allan Hellman (1904-1982) is an ceramic artist hailing from the coastal town ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Vintage Heavy Iron Tribal Art Sculpture Flat Portrait Hanging Face Mask
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage heavy iron modern art sculpture funerary mask featuring a flattened face with no expression. Stamped TM. Measure: 13".
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair of Wall Plaques Modelled as an Old Couple
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of terra cotta wall plaques modelled in high relief and painted, portraying an old couple looking out the window.
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
"Running Eve", Fabulous Art Deco-Influenced Folk Art Relief Sculpture, Marble
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fabulous example of Art Deco-influenced Folk Art, this panel features a running Eve figure, her hair flowing in the wind, in carved King of Prussia marble, set into a pine frame ca...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Marvelous Antique Carved Wood Locksmith Trade Sign
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful early 20th century carved mahogany locksmith trade sign in the shape of a large key. Makes an unexpected piece of wall art as a found object with tons of character.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Magnificent Antique French Carved Wood Panels Depicting the Four Seasons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Extraordinary Pair of early 20th century carved wood Panels depicting the Four Seasons. Tall narrow unpainted panels with high relief carved decoration with motifs of the Four Sea...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18th Century Carved Wooden Representing Christ on the Cross Folk Art
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Latin American 1700s wooden crucifix. Carved face and body features. Beautiful patina. Jesus on the Cross Folk Art.
Category
Mid-18th Century Paraguayan Antique Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large and Impressive Eastern European Folk Art Carved Panel Mermaid Siren Sun
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large impressive Eastern European Folk Art carved Cedar panel. Large panel feature mythical creatures and symbols. Mermaids, Sirens, anchors,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ukrainian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Cedar
Mid Century Hand Painted Double Sided Pub Sign C1950
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Double sided pub sign from the United Kingdom. Hand Painted and in excellent condition. Rough hewn wood well constructed with a heavy duty frame ...
Category
1950s British Vintage Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Iron
1948 Duke University Kappa Sig Sigma Signed Fraternity Pledge Hazing Paddle
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century Kappa Sigma fraternity wooden pledge hazing paddle, fully painted on the front in burgundy, green and white, with applied fraternity logo, taped handle and surname of original owner, (Jack) Gibson. Reverse is signed with the names of pledges.
Made at Duke University...
Category
1940s Vintage Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Vintage Villa Alantis Carved Wood & Metal Red Serpent Dragon Ad Sign
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage folk art carved wood advertising sign with white metal lettering for Villa-Atlantis, featuring a slightly curved form tipped with the heads of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Gilded Angel Wings
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of large and very impressive angel wings. Perfect as wall decoration, sculpture en relief. 48" per wing span each in length. Made from a synthetic material.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Synthetic
Collection of Worldwide Traveler's Hand Carved Folk Art Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of worldwide traveler's hand carved folk art masks, circa 1940s - 1970s, possibly earlier. We purchased the estate of an Atlanta Coca Cola executive, who traveled the worl...
Category
1950s Balinese Vintage Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Marquetry Scenic Forest Wall Panel
Located in Denton, TX
Antique forested design of marquetry with people foraging in an ancient forest. A variety of woods were used to give this depiction a lot of depth.
Category
20th Century Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Kingwood, Nutwood, Oak, Pearwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood, ...
Dan Gauthier Stoneware Slip Decorated Mashiko Iron and Enamel Decorated Charger
By Gauthier
Located in Mobile, AL
I corresponded with Don in Kansas City and he identified it as his work from the early 80's. He shifted to furniture making in the 90's and has prominently exhibited at the Grovewood Gallery at the Grove Park...
Category
1980s Vintage Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Folk Art Carved Panel of Two Brothers Titled: "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother"
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage folk art carved panel is signed in several places by an unknown artist, and presumed to have originated from North America, likely Canada, but possibly the United States...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Folk Art Masks
Located in San Diego, CA
A very fun pair of hand carved wooden folk art masks circa 1940s. The set is in very good vintage condition and has a hanger on the reverse side; the larger mask...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Signed Quebec Folk Art Carved Burlwood Wall Sculpture of a Bearded Man
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This folk art wall sculpture is signed by Noel Guay a Quebec wood carver of Canada and dates to approximately 1960 and done in the Quebec folk art styl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Antique Large Hand-Carved & Polychrome Painted Southeast Asian Mask or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique tribal mask or sculpture is unsigned and undocumented, but presumed to have originated from Southeast Asia and done in a folk ar...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Softwood
Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique hand carved tribal carving from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa. Attracting our eye with its charismatic presence, this large hand carved scu...
Category
19th Century Indonesian Antique Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vibrantly Colored South or Central American Tapestry
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vibrantly colored hand made South American folk art tapestry or poncho, Central or South America, circa 1960s. We purchased the estate of an Atlanta ...
Category
1950s Peruvian Vintage Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Acrylic
Framed Chinese Sculpture of Silver-Pewter Fruits
Located in New York, NY
776 Framed Chinese sculpture of silver-pewter fruits.
Featuring scenes of elephants masterly done.
Dimensions: 13” wide x 16” high x 2” deep.
Category
20th Century Chinese Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Pewter
Framed Chinese Sculpture of Silver-Pewter Fruits
Located in New York, NY
776 Framed Chinese sculpture of silver-pewter fruits.
Featuring scenes of elephants masterly done.
Dimensions: 16” wide x 13” high x 2” deep.
Category
20th Century Chinese Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Pewter
Wall Mounted Found Objects Sculpture by Mayer Spivack Dated 1975
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...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Folk Art American Country Barber Pole
Located in New York, NY
American Country (19th century) painted red, white, & blue barber pole.
Category
19th Century American Antique Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Quirky Wall Hanging Hat and Coat Rack on a Nautical Theme
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Quirky wall hanging hat and coat rack on a nautical theme.
A great looking piece made from decorative dingy parts in Teak, Chrome and Sisal, it even has a dated shield at the bott...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Folk Art Carved Wood Dog Face Wall Hanging, Sumatra
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful one-of-a-kind carved wood wall hanging of a dog. This piece was sourced from Indonesia and is made of light wood. It depicts the face of a dog with black painted spots an...
Category
20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Charming Set of 3 Vintage Carved Wood Gingerbread Molds
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming collection of vintage gingerbread molds carved into rustic wooden planks. The boards have hooks on the back and make a wonderful artf...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Painted Wood Relief Model of a Three-Mast Ship, 20th Century
Located in Buchanan, MI
A painted wood relief model of a three-mast ship
20th century
With a plaque reading Oriol 1884, in a shadowbox frame.
Measures: 26 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches (fra...
Category
19th Century Antique Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Canvas
Hungarian Full Moon Village Scene Modern Wall Sculpture Signed Cseko 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
More known as Cseko, Csekovszky Arpad 1931-1997, the noted Hungarian artist was famous for these ceramic or pottery wall hangings in relief of village scenes. Their three dimensional...
Category
1970s Hungarian Vintage Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
2D Plywood Marionette Mannequin
Located in Hanover, MA
Peculiar Folk Art two-dimensional marionette or mannequin comprised of ten elements of cutout half inch plywood, connected with bolts and wing nuts, permitting the limbs to be moved ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plywood
Australian Aboriginal Carved and Painted Spear from Melville Island
By Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri
Located in Atlanta, GA
Title: A ceremonial spear with clan design paint
Artist: Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri
DOB: 19/04/1973
Medium: Ocher paint on ironwood carving
DOC:...
Category
Early 2000s Australian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Carved Black and Gold-Painted Sunburst
Located in New York, NY
Exuberantly carved sunburst mounted on a black roundel.
Provenance: From the Collection of Mario Buatta, New York, NY.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Men's Club Bar Plaque / Sculpture
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large vintage plaque / sculpture of a women breast cast in aluminum and mounted to a thickly carved satin black wooden plaque, from a private men's club...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Antique Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Circular Wall Plaques
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique folk art carved wall plaques are unsigned, but believed to have originated from Greece in approximately 1920. These circular wall plaques are done with a softwoo...
Category
Early 20th Century Greek Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Softwood
Set of Four Carved Wooden Pictures Four Seasons
Located in Barntrup, DE
An adorable set of four wooden pictures depicting scenes of cute children in Four Seasons. Masterfully hand carved and hand painted. South-Tyrol, 1980s.
Dimensions (one picture): he...
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Dutch Folk Art Trade Sign
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18th century trade sign from a Dutch West Indies shipping merchant. The carved and polychromed sign depicts a winged-foot mercury surrounded by ga...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Unusual Vintage Paper Mache Folk Art, Parade "Carnival" Mask
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual vintage papier mâché Folk Art..parade "carnival" theater mask.
Category
1960s American Vintage Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Large Moroccan Tribal Art Parchment Wall Shade Sconce
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large pair of African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These art piec...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Hand Carved Wood Rajasthani Female Musicians Wall Sculptures from India Set of 2
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of two vintage Indian carved wood gilded hand carved wood wall hanging hand carved wood Rajasthani traditional female musicians sculptures.
Wall decor gilt wood raj sculptures, hand carved from a very dense wood with high and low relief detail.
Handmade traditional Rajasthani figures of female musicians set of 2.
Luxury Indian handicrafts gilt wood wall hanging decorative sculptures.
Hand carved and hand painted Rajasthani wooden figures depicting traditional female Indian musicians wearing traditional costumes.
The figure sculpture female musicians in seated position are holding a drum and sitar, gilt over red lacquer that can be seen in the back.
Gujarat (possibly Ahmedabad) style musicians, portrayed seated playing music dressed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Cast Iron Bust Portrait Plaque of Explorer Vasco da Gama, 1460-1524
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century cast iron bust portrait plaque of explorer Vasco da Gama 1460-1524
Cast iron bust portrait plaque of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gam...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Iron
20th Century Theatre Scenery Trees Wall Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American mid-20th century. Stage prop scenery trees from a theatre. Painted canvas on wood, muted greens, blues, browns, grays and golden colors depicting Albizia trees. Two separate...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Canvas
Folk Art wall-mounted sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art wall-mounted sculptures 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 wall-mounted sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, folk art, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art wall-mounted sculptures 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 wall-mounted sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Sergio Bustamante, Gauthier, and Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri. 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 wall-mounted sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $235 and tops out at $24,000 while the average work can sell for $1,705.
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