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Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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
18th Century Oak Chest with Wrought Iron
Located in Albignasego, IT
Chest-Coffer in Oak H.47 cm – L.71 cm – D.45 cm Antique chest-chest in oak wood. The lid has the classic "donkey's back" shape; wrought iron elements that served as reinforcement t...
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1730s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

19th Century Antique Moroccan Hand Painted Wood Berber Chest
Located in New York, NY
This 19th century Moroccan Berber chest is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Made from pine wood, it features beautifully painted sides and top, showcasing intricate patterns and vibra...
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19th Century Moroccan Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Medium Sized Hand Grain Painted Folk Art Bookcase
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming hand grain painted folk art small to medium sized bookshelf. Great in a bathroom!
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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Antique Swedish Pine Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Summerland, CA
Charming Swedish two piece pine wall and base cabinet. Each piece is accent trim in decorative triangular cut outs. Upper cabinet has Glass door display that locks and open shelf ...
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1870s Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Lacquer Speckled Sewing Table Cupboard by Artist Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Folk art sewing table that has been repurposed as a cupboard and lacquer speckled by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). The cupboard features a flip top over a wood case fronted by a large door. The inside has open storage area with small storage bins on the back of the door. The case has rounded front corners and is supported by tulip shaped feet with a black lacquer finish. Whimsical pumpkin or marigold speckled lacquer over a black ground with a gloss finish. Ira painted antique furniture...
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20th Century American Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Pennsylvania Folky Sheraton Cherry Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique wooden chest of drawers. With a terrific old finish. In cherry wood with a polar secondary, turned wooden pulls, and r...
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Mid-19th Century North American Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Cherry

Late 19th Century American Tramp Folk Art Draws
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century American tramp folk art draws We share what we love, and we love this late 19th American set of tramp art draws. Made from old cigar boxes...
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Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Antique Swedish Genuine Unusual Folk Art Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine unusual antique sideboard from the early 19th century, around 1820. The sideboard is folk art from northern Sweden and is a unique hand-made furniture. It has the original fa...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Folk Art 19th Century Swedish Blue Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
Blue folk art chest made in Swedish pine. The chest from northern Sweden and has hand wrought reinforcements in iron. The chest is unusually painted with blue faux paint which is als...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Tramp Art Secretary Desk of Diminutive Size
Located in Downingtown, PA
Tramp Art Secretary Desk of Diminutive Size, late-19th century. The secretary desk is black over red with thumb-nail moldings. The top with dra...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Exceptional 1750 Red and Blu Painted Blanket Chest, Central Europe
Located in Albignasego, IT
Small Antique painted blancket chest Measures: H. 31cm - L. 72cm - P. 45cm Rare small chest in painted fir wood. The decorations are geometric, of an intense blue color, with ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fir

Original Hand Painted Drop Leaf Table Cabinet Sideboard, Sweden Dated 1813
Located in Round Top, TX
The elaborate painted finish is all original, making this unique drop leaf table a special find. Not only craftsmanship but ingenuity is revealed as this table also serves as a cabin...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Folk Art Swedish Buffet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century Folk Art buffet. The top section includes storage drawers, below are two doors opening to more useful stroage. The foot board features decorative swag design. Dry scr...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Original Shabby Painted Chest of Drawers This Delightful 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Original Shabby Painted Chest of Drawers This delightful 3 Drawer Chest of drawers is in its original painted finish which is in used but still very attractive condition This is...
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Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Antique Swedish Tall and Narrow Original Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish tall sideboard in an unusually tall and narrow model with an uncommon function. Underneath the table top the sideboard has a large sugar hack attached. This is very u...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Large Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large oriental carved camphor wood chest This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood, for those of you who do not know camphor wood it look...
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1840s Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

American Farmhouse Grain Bin Honey Brown Natural Matte Rustic Wood 1920s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American Farmhouse Grain Bin Honey Brown Natural Matte Rustic Wood 1920s Vintage. Preserved with light sand-blast. A sturdy and functional piece that stands on it's own as Americana Art...
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Maine Apothecary Circa 1800
Located in Hudson, NY
This artists pigment cabinet is on an amazing state of preservation. This circa 1800-1820, chest was designed for holding a artists supplies for mixing...
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Early 1800s American Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Poplar, Pine

17th Century Austrian Folk Painted Cupboard
Located in London, GB
A striking, late 17th century heavily patinated pine cupboard from the alpine region of Styria. Featuring intricately forged iron hardware and remnants of historic folk paintwork, wi...
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17th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Large 19th Century Original Swedish Painted Hope Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
Black Swedish hope chest from the first years of the 19th century. This chest is in original, untouched condition with the original paint. The lid of the chest is painted very decora...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Antique Rare Swedish Folk Art Authentic Pine Rustic Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique rare Swedish sideboard in folk art from northern Sweden. The sideboard is from around 1810 to 1820 and is in an unusual model. The sideboard has an oversized table top and tw...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Antique Original Clock Cabinet from Sweden, Hand-Crafted Untouched Veneered Elm
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique clock cabinet made during the early to mid 1800s, circa 1820 to 1840. The cabinet is veneered and waxed elm. The lower cabinet is...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Scandinavian Blue Marriage Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wonderful 19th Century Scandinavian blue painted marriage chest, with the owner's initials and dated 1874, the domed top with cleated ends, the ...
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1870s Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch, Pine

Early 19th Century Decorated Swedish Corner Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare corner cabinet from northern Sweden made during the first years of the 19th century, 1810 to 1820. The cabinet is pine and made in two parts. It has the original decoration paint with the authentic patina of time. The paint is unusually intricate and varied with both floral motifs and marbling. That points to it being an expensive cabinet...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Folk Art Travail Populaire Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century travail populaire cabinet from Bretagne, France. Reflecting the essence of French Wabi Sabi, this solid wood armoirette embodies the zen-like harmony and refined simplicity of folk art. Adorned with delicate sand dollar carvings, this sculptural storage...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Antique Storage Piece in Oak, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique storage piece in oak, early 20th century. Storage piece, bakery cabinet, made in Europe in the early 20th century. One-of-a-kind piece, originally used to rise bread. Can now be used as a dresser, a wardrobe, or even as a storage piece to display vinyl records or architectural plans. Measurements are: W 180 cm, D 64 cm, H 179 cm, D (open) 140 cm, W (open) 250 cm. Because of its historic value, this antique bakery...
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Early 20th Century European Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Swat Valley Hand Painted Chest
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Wonderful hand painted swat valley chest. The colors are great on this piece. There is a sliding door that allows access into this chest.
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Early 1900s Pakistani Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Popular Art Shelf in Pine, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Popular art shelf in pine circa 1900 Measures: depth : 23 cm.
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Early 20th Century European Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Large Folk Art Gothic Tramp Art Wall Shelf with Bin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large Folk Art Gothic Tramp Art wall shelf with bin. Stare and shape cut-outs. 57" tall from tip to tip, 19" wide and 12" deep. Very ornate bin probabl...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

18th Century Folk Art Wall Shelf, Island of Amager, Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
18th century Folk Art wall shelf, Island of Amager, Denmark Shelf is decorated with carved figures.
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a beautiful and interesting trunk, in original paint, from Germany. The front of the piece is sponged in shades of red and burgundy with three arched baroque-style panels, trimm...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Antique English Painted Chest Of Drawers Dressing Table Scumbled Folk Art
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A very decorative English pine dressing chest of three drawers with an attractive honey hue and contrasting ebonized knob handles, surmounted by a dressing-glass, which can be easy r...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mirror, Pine, Paint

Antique Folk Art Grain Painted Blanket Chest with Strap Hinges, Dated 1846
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Folk Art blanket chest or trunk offers grain painted wood construction with central date of 1846, strap hinges and interior patch ...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Paint, Wood

Early 19th Century Unusual Swedish Folk Art Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish unusual folk art sideboard from Hälsingland in Sweden made during the early 1800s, around 1820 to 1830. The sideboard is painted pine with the original untouched paint. There is some distress and natural patina after use. The paint is a black base with stylised clouds painted...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Exceptional Painted Bookcase with Gold Leaf Carvings
Located in Albignasego, IT
Exceptional bookcase painted in blue and red with gold leaf carvings. Two large side pillars, with richly carved scrolls, lacquered and gilded wi...
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1810s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fir

18th Century Swiss Polychrome Decorated Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful 18th century Swiss blanket chest or trunk featuring a polychrome decorated finish. Beautifully decorated with blue painted iron strapping and a floral motif on top. Dated 17...
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18th Century Swiss Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

19th Century French Country Folk Art Corner Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 19th century French Art Populair, or Folk Art, corner cabinet from Normandy. Made of pitch pine with bold geometric carved panels. In three parts: the bottom has a small dovetailed drawer and one interior shelf, the top cabinet has two interior shelves, and the crown is decorated with carved rosettes. Locks and keys in working condition. An unusual cabinet...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

18th Century Blanket Chest Blue and Red Painted
Located in Albignasego, IT
Ancient Tyrolean painted chest. Measures: H. 70, L. 174, P. 63 Antique painted chest. On the front it has two mirrors with geometric decor...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fir

19-Drawer Hand Stenciled Apothecary
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Functional general store herb and spice apothecary drawers found in New Hampshire. All dovetailed and hand stenciled drawers with handwritten notes on the inside for measurements and pricing. Each drawer has a hand stenciled painted banner...
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Folk Art Painted Storage Chest, Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Folk Art Painted Storage Chest, Coffee table An attractive piece originally hand Carved and painted but now much of the painted decoration has faded with use and age On the front there are 2 carved painted panels, at the centre there is a hasp catch The chest stands on small feet and it has a broad back so it can be opened without clearing the top, very handy The chest is heavy quality and is a desirable piece of free standing storage...
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Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Italian 19th Century Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fabulous 19th century Italian apothecary cabinet. This apothecary cabinet offers plenty of storage for the modern-day home. It has its originals keys and labels which are fix...
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19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

19th Century SE Asian Highly Carved Wooden and Gilded Floor/Wall Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING an EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE 19C SE Asian Highly Carved Wooden and Gilded Floor or Wall Case or cabinet featuring Hindu Gods. OUTSTANDING and VERY RARE! Mid 19th Century, cir...
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Mid-19th Century Cambodian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Gold Leaf

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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Primitive 19th C. “Hewn” Oak Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully simple hewn oak shelving unit/cupboard. Originating from the mountains of Central Europe the unit is constructed entirely of thick hand cut pieces of oak with a hinged...
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1860s Romanian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Petite Folk Art Hand-Painted Commode with Hinged Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive Folk Art cabinet / commode with original paint in attractive black and red palette and extraordinary hand-painted decoration (ca 19th Century, USA). Sourced from a century...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Cupboard Painted Green Gold Hairnets Riding Boots Glove Vintage Equestrian Horse
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Unusual eye-catching, characterful cupboard for a bootroom, hall or tackroom - Fun equestrian interest The top with a moulding at the back and a solid moulded edge. Two long dr...
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1970s English Vintage Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Mid-18th Century Carved Wardrobe
Located in Albignasego, IT
Antique Tyrolean (Northern Italy) carved wardrobe, mid-18th century Measures: H. 187cm, L. 156cm, P. 60cm Wardrobe with two doors and two drawers, notched, in fir wood. The front is slightly convex, a typical process in the area of?? Origin of this wardrobe. The whole surface is embellished with carvings with baroque cartouche...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fir

1940s Folk Art Wire with Slatted Wood Lidded Box or Storage Trunk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Slats of wood connected by twisted wire for the box part of this trunk. Larger boards make up the top.
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wire, Sheet Metal

Folk Art Commode
Located in Vista, CA
Folk Art commode, most likely made for a wedding gift with Initials JF circa 1820.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Exceptional Tramp Art Mirrored Wall Cabinet
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
An antique Tramp Art hanging cabinet with mirrored panel doors that open to a single shelving unit, over one long drawer over two short drawers.
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

19th C Lancaster County Original Painted Small Bin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing all original paint decorated or grain painted over mustard painted base is dovetailed construction & square nails as well. The lid comes off and has a brass shaker...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Folk Art Outsider Screen Room Divider Shelf Studio Modern
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Folk Art Outsider Screen Room Divider Shelf Studio Modern A one-off design by Calcutta, India-based artist P. Mohanta. Purchased in early 2000 from a Calcutta gallery. Composed of fo...
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Late 20th Century Indian Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Dowry Chest with Exceptional Interior Painting, Dated 1782
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Swedish Gustavian dowry chest with original paint on the interior and exterior. The interior painting depicts a marriage scene and...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Georgian Palladian Corner Cupboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George II hanging corner cupboard with great architectural details, the pedimented top with keystone arch over two panel door flanked by fluted pilasters, the interior with love...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Modern Folk Art Beer Bottle Caps Wood Blanket Chest on Casters Pop Art 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Pop Art Modern wood blanket chest covered with different beer bottle caps mounted on casters. Easy to move around. Handcrafted by an Artist from Palm Beach...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Painted Mongolian Coffer, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century coffer from Mongolia was painted by hand with auspicious fruits and blessings, likely as part of a bride's dowry. Wishes painted on the pomegranates, peaches ...
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Early 20th Century Mongolian Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Multicolored Blanket Chest with a Geometric
Located in Nantucket, MA
Diminutive size blanket chest with multicolored geometric painted design with applied molding standing on bracket base short turned legs, Western New York, circa 1820. Measures: ...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Salvador Corona Hand Painted Cabinet, Mexico / Tucson, 1940s, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beutiful Salvador Corona hand painted and signed cabinet with drawers, Mexico / Tucson, 1940s. Good original condition with honest attractive wear.
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1950s American Vintage Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Folk Art case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, folk art, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, softwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art case pieces and storage cabinets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Ira Yeager, Robert Thompson, and Salvador Corona. 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 case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $565 and tops out at $41,064 while the average work can sell for $3,450.

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