Antique Head of a Sicilian Puppet, ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Head of a Sicilian puppet, ca. 1900s Antique Head of a Sicilian puppet depicting a knight
Metal
Exceptionally Rare Pair of 19th Century English Hand Puppets
Located in West Sussex, GB
and one with black hair. These antique puppets retaining their original handles but are without
$1,885 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan. It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of iron. The...
Iron
Mid Century Wicker Fisch Celling Light, France 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
This charming little French pendant light is a real gem! It'll add a touch of elegance to any room, no matter what style it is. I'm happy to tell you that the total length is 63 cm, ...
Wicker
$460
H 3.13 in W 11.38 in D 3.75 in
Gorgeous Brass Lizard Nutcracker Vintage, France, 1960s Mid Century Modern
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s french large and heavy nutcracker shaped like an lizard. Nice addition to your room, to use it as is or just for your collection of bronze items. Found at an esta...
Bronze, Brass
$4,675
H 17.52 in W 34.06 in D 3.94 in
Bertil Vallien Fireplace Screen Fireguard Wrought Iron Forged Mid Century 1960s
By Bertil Vallien, Boda Smide AB
Located in Basel, BS
Rare fireplace screen designed by Bertil Vallien in the mid 1960s and produced by Boda Smide. Hand forged iron with well crafted and perfectly proportioned details. Whole length: 8...
Wrought Iron
Antique English Pottery Dessert Set with Centerpiece by Ridgway Circa 1825
By William Ridgway
Located in Katonah, NY
This lovely pottery dessert service was made in England by William Ridgway circa 1825. The set includes four dessert plates, two pairs of shaped serving dishes, and a raised centerpi...
Pottery
Moche Copper Bronze Mask
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A large coper mask of a dignitary with almond shaped, inset shell eyes with pupils and a wide brim type crown. Attached at the brow line, a row of danglers is suspended, aligning the...
Copper
Pig Stool by Dimitri Omersa in Brown Leather, 1950s
By Dimitri Omersa, Liberty of London
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handsome handmade leather pig footstool / ottoman designed and manufactured at the 1950s by Dimitri Omersa for Liberty of London. Pig ottoman first made in the 1930's for Liberty '...
Leather
$655Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.7 in W 26 in D 21.2 in
"Clover" Flower Shaped Monobloc Armchair Designed by Ron Arad for Driade
By Ron Arad, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Clover" is a white, orange or green polyethylene flower shaped monobloc armchair, designed by Ron Arad and manufactured by Driade. White version only is available in quick ship. Ind...
Plastic
19th Century Architectural Niche with Original Milk Paint
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful architectural niche, having carved wood and greyish white milk paint. A special 3 dimensional curiosity for a console or special point of interest.
Wood
Rare Pre-Columbian Inca Silver Mask with Gold Sequins
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A rare, sheet silver human face mask with simple relief facial features including large, almond shaped eyes and downturned mouth. Classic stepped pyramid headdress with round, very t...
Silver
Large Multiple Shaped Mirror Wall Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1770 Multiple sized silvered and gilt framed mirror wall sculpture
Metal
Pre-Columbian Chimu Gold Mask With Scar
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A large sheet gold mask depicting a stylized human face having an individually fashioned and applied nose. Large low relief repousse eyes and rectangular mouth. Long rectangular ears...
Gold
$55,500
H 5.5 in W 9 in D 1 in
Pre-Columbian Funerary Gold Mask with Royal Turquoise Beads in its Eyes
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A high karat heavy sheet gold human face mask with large almond-shaped eyes and recessed pierced pupils. Multiple small perforations along the upper and lower edges for attachment. L...
Gold
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.