$1,450
American Flag Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Patriotic quilts were often made at the time a state was admitted to the Union. It seems highly probable that this 49 star quilt was made to commemorate the admission of Hawaii in Ja...
Cotton
Large Framed American Flag Folk Art Quilt
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Nicely faded American flag quilt. Excellent hand stitched dancing Folk Art stars.
Cotton
Machine Made American Quilt With American Flag Motif
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very decorative Folk Art Quilt. Thin vintage machine made fabric quilt without batting with red trim and repeating American flag motifs with yellow stars.
Fabric
Patriotic Flag Quilt Dated 1777
Located in Darnestown, MD
In September and October of that year, the British lost the battle of Saratoga giving a decisive victory to the Americans in the American Revolutionary War. This quilt was made so...
Cotton
Patriotic American Flag Crib Quilt By Judi Boisson 1991
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun patriotic hand quilted crib quilt & finely pieced and in pristine condition. This is a signed and dated Judi Boisson crib quilt and dated 1991.
Cotton
19th C Patriotic Flag Quilt & Red & Green Applique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This quilt is a masterpiece of American folk art.
Cotton
PATRIOTIC QUILT WITH FOUR 15 STAR FLAGS
Located in York County, PA
PATRIOTIC QUILT WITH FOUR 15 STAR FLAGS SURROUNDING A RED, WHITE, & BLUE LONE STAR, PROBABLY MADE TO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF KENTUCKY: Patriotic quilt made of pieced cotton and che...
An American Folk Art Masterpiece: Civil War Period American Flag
Located in York County, PA
AN AMERICAN FOLK ART MASTERPIECE: CIVIL WAR PERIOD AMERICAN FLAG QUILT WITH AN EAGLE PERCHED ON A GLOBE AMIDST 34 STARS, 1861-63: This exceptional patriotic American flag quilt f...
Sold
H 99 in W 94 in D 1 in
Outstanding Antique American Civil War Patriotic Flag Quilt, Diamond-in-a-Square
Located in York County, PA
Because the maker had to interpret the full page, and because this was a time of passionate expression and creativity, with skilled quilters creating fantastic pieces of American fol...
Cotton
WHIMSICAL PATRIOTIC FLAG QUILT WITH 48 EIGHT-POINTED STARS
Located in York County, PA
Patriotic quilt with 48, eight-pointed stars in a small-scale, cornflower blue canton and 22 stripes. Circa WWI (1917-1918). A fantastic folk example, entirely hand-sewn and made of ...
Vintage Red and Black Drummer Hook Rug with American Flag Shield
Located in Oakland Park, FL
This item is part of our 7Th Anniversary SALE: Vintage drum hook rug. With USA flag details. In shades of red, natural, grey, blue and yellow. Rug hooking is both an art and a craft ...
Wool
U.S. Ensign American Flag with 48 Stars c.1912-1959
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An authentic, vintage 48-Star United States National Ensign flag. An ensign is a specific category of national flag flown exclusively on ships, boats, and other maritime vessel...
Brass
Antique Mennonite American Quilt. 5 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare antique American Mennonite quilt, country of origin: America, circa 1860. Size: 5 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in (1.6 m x 1.68 m) This rare, Mennonite antique America qu...
Wool
$38,500
H 43 in W 50.5 in D 2.5 in
31-Star Printed American Flag, Celebrating California Statehood, Circa 1850
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a rare 31-star medallion printed American flag, celebrating the addition of California to the Union. The flag is printed on silk and has a spectacular “Great Star” canton pat...
Silk
$7,500
H 15.75 in W 12.75 in D 1.5 in
33 star Antique American Parade Flag with Stars in a Double Wreath Configuration
Located in York County, PA
33 STARS IN A DOUBLE-WREATH CONFIGURATION, ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG DATING IMMEDIATELY PRE-CIVIL WAR THROUGH THE WAR'S OPENING YEAR, REFLECTS THE ADDITION OF OREGON TO THE UNION, ...
Cotton
Vintage 1976 American Bicentennial Bennington "76" Flag
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original 1970s Bicentennial-era reproduction of the historic Bennington Flag, which famously commemorates the American Revolutionary War and the spirit of 1776. Crafted duri...
Brass
Centennial Celebration "1776-1876" American Flag Banner
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a rare Centennial patriotic flag banner, dating to 1876. The flag’s brilliant blue canton is spectacular, with 81 five-pointed, rayed stars, arranged to read “1776” and ...
Wool, Cotton
13-Star Wool American Flag, with Zig-Zag Stars, Circa 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a beautiful 13-star American flag, each star sewn with zig-zag stitching. The wool flag was sewn at the turn of the century, circa 1900. The flag features 13 white stars rest...
Brass
$4,690
H 78 in W 60 in D 0.2 in
Antique Hand-Stitched Silk Quilt, American Folk Art, 19th Century, USA
Located in Barrington, IL
Celebrate the brilliance of American folk art with this exquisite hand-stitched silk quilt from the late 19th century. Crafted with exceptional skill and care, this quilt features an...
Fabric, Silk
40 Star American Flag 1889
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The 40-star United States flag is one of the rarest and most unusual variations of the American flag because it was never officially adopted by the United States government, yet exam...
Linen, Oak
$1,650Sale Price|24% Off
H 40 in W 36 in D 1 in
19th Century Hand-Crafted Postage Stamp Quilt, Adirondack Style, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Postage stamp crib quilt on a stretcher. This is wired on top and the side.
Cotton
$4,500
H 22 in W 27.13 in D 0.88 in
45-Star American Flag, Printed on Cotton, Celebrating Utah Statehood, 1896-1908
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This 45-star United States flag celebrates the statehood of Utah. 45-star flags served as the official American flag from 1896-1908. This particular flag was flown as a parade flag. ...
Cotton
Log Cabin Variation Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Log cabin quilt with a wonderful faded/muted color pallet. The variation in color change and color choice in this log cabin is amazing, vibrant yet subtle colors that pop...
Cotton
Antique Americana Quilt with Fan Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique hand-made quilt circa 1890-1900s originated from Ohio. The quilt features a striking patched square pattern with fan motifs, all hand stitched with colorful cotton appliqu...
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Handmade American Square Quilt
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American square Quilt handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 1" x 6' 4"
Wool, Cotton
American Broken Star Pattern Quilt, Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Located in York County, PA
Broken Star pattern, patriotic American quilt with 13 stars, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, circa 1915-1920 Broken Star pattern quilt in red, white, and blue solids with a gingha...
Cotton
$2,390
H 72 in W 62 in D 0.1 in
Antique American Postage Stamp Quilt, Late 19th Century Quilt, Tiny Patchwork
Located in Amsterdam, NY
This Antique American Postage Stamp Quilt from the late 19th century is a true piece of folk art with its tiny patchwork - pieces of just 1/2-inch square - a very labor-intensive and...
Cotton
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. Executed in a shade of handmade washi paper stretched along hand-fabricated bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari man...
Metal
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Rattan Drape Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.
Rattan
$1,713 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
$300 / item
H 0.6 in W 7.49 in D 7.09 in
Handmade Cast Bronze Rounded Decorative Wabi-Sabi Irregular Trinket Tray
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Graceful bronze tray, vide-poche, inspired by Wabi-Sabi, the ancient Japanese philosophy that views and embraces the world for its imperfections and transient nature. It translates i...
Bronze
$1,371
H 15.16 in W 15.75 in D 9.65 in
18th Century Carved Wooden Coffer with Slanted Lid and Iron Mounts, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A charming 18th century carved wooden coffer distinguished by its unusual slanted hinged lid and richly decorated surfaces. The box is adorned with hand-carved floral rosettes arrang...
Iron
$1,599 / set
H 22.05 in W 26.38 in D 14.97 in
1935s Pair of Rare Art Deco Bedside Tables, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good condition - cleaned - renovation oil used - polished - made in Czechoslovakia
Wood
$2,887Sale Price|25% Off
H 60 in W 61 in D 81 in
Gothic Bobbin Antique Bed, 19th Century Hardwood, Spindle Design
Located in New York, NY
A striking Gothic-style antique bed, featuring intricately bobbin-turned posts and stretchers, dating to the 19th century. This beautifully crafted piece captures the romanticism and...
Hardwood
Set Of 6 Country French Style Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 6 country French style dining chairs comprised of 2 arm chairs and 4 side chairs. The chairs with rush seats and ladder backs, box stretcher with turned stretcher to front and...
Rush, Wood
On Hold|$4,890
H 24.02 in Dm 19.69 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Valinte Table Lamp in Brass & Rattan, Finland 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A striking and unusually large Finnish Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Valinte, manufactured in the 1950s. Elegant in its simplicity yet sculptural in its form, the lamp is defined ...
Brass, Metal
Ceramic Tissue Box
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...
Ceramic, Clay
$320 / item
H 2.75 in W 6.29 in D 2.36 in
Ardium Mini Shell Mid Century Style Brass Casting Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
ARDIUM Mini Brass Wall Sconce, a timeless lighting fixture designed to add elegance and sophistication to any space. Crafted from heavy brass, this sconce features a G9 socket that i...
Brass
Waverley Novels in 50 Volumes by Sir Walter Scott, Boston, 1857
By Sir Walter Scott
Located in Southampton, NY
Excellent and complete set of 50 Volumes of The Waverley Novels by Sir Walter Scott. Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1857; The Household Edition. Finely bound in half leather with mar...
Leather, Paper
Monumental Table in Walnut with Decorative Inlay
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Conference table, walnut, brass, Europe, 1940s This exquisite conference table, a monumental 23 feet (7.2 meters) in length, is a masterful example of fine woodworking. Crafted from...
Brass
Antique French Cast Iron Horse Head Horseshoe Trade Sign
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Antique French cast iron horseshoe and horsehead trade sign. Nails and head accented with chrome-like finish. Green moss and rust present from outdoor display. Back filled with cemen...
Cement, Cast Iron
Early 19th Century Rococo Cabinet with Reeded Top Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful early 19th century Rococo cabinet featuring elegant reeded top doors and a softly repainted finish in muted blue tones. The graceful proportions and subtle curves reflect...
Wood
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.
At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.