Rare Black Oversize Swedish Dala Horse
Located in Highland, IN
This fantastic early 20th century Swedish Dala horse (Dalahäst) is a very distinctive and dramatic example.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Dala Horse
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Wood
Antique Dala Horse
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Rare 19th Century Swedish Dala Horse in Original Polychrome Paint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare hand-carved Dala horse in pine wood with original polychrome paint.
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Dala Horse
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Wood
Collection of Three Swedish Carved, Painted Dala Horse Toys
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Collection of 3 Dala Horse Toys. Carved and painted wood, wonderfully primitive and engaging if not anatomically precise.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Dala Horse
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Pine
Pair of Swedish Miniature Folk Art Dala Horses, Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of miniature Dala horses from Sweden, late 1800's. This sweet pair of carved horses are in the original patina and paint.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Dala Horse
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Wood
Antique Swedish Dala Horse Table Top Folk Art Carving Sculpture Painted Wood Red
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Antique Swedish Dala Horse Table Top Folk Art Carving Sculpture Painted Wood Red
By SHEM (Swedish Home Craft)
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Swedish Dala horse in bright red paint, circa 19th/early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Dala Horse
Materials
Wood
19th century hand painted Swedish Dala horse
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century hand painted Swedish Dala horse circa 1890. Fine quality example bought from a collector of Swedish folk art.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Dala Horse
Materials
Pine
Swedish 18th Century Dala Horse, Origin: Sweden, Circa 1750
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish 18th century dala horse, origin: Sweden, circa 1750. Hand-carved horse, from one piece of wood, including charming carved details such as the eyes and nose; original 18th c...
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18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Dala Horse
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Original Late 19th Century Primitive Carved Wood Dala Horse
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Primitive, bold carved pine Dala horse. Original worn painted finish. The horses themselves, known as the North Swedish Horse were highly valued being symbols of both strength and...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Dala Horse
Materials
Wood
Pair of Black Dala Horses
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Pair of hand carved Dala horses, Sweden circa 1910, in black paint. Great expressions on these.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Dala Horse
Materials
Wood
Pair of White Dala Horses
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Dalecarlian (Dala) horses, Sweden circa 1910, in original white paint.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Dala Horse
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Swedish Dala Horses
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Family of three hand-carved and hand-painted Dala horses, Sweden, circa 1880. They range in size from 14 to 6½” tall and all have similar white paint with blue polka dots.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Dala Horse
Materials
Pine
Pair of Dalecarlian or Dala Horses with Blue Dots
Located in Sheffield, MA
Carved Swedish Dalecarlian (Dala) horses, Sweden circa 1910, made as a child’s toy.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Dala Horse
Materials
Wood
Pair of Swedish Hand-Carved Dala Horses
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Pair of Swedish horses from Dalarna, circa 1900. Flat-plane carving painted with blue and gray detail.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Dala Horse
Materials
Wood
Stylized Folk Art Dala Horse Pull Toy
Located in London, GB
Of traditional form on four wheeled platform base pine and birch with traces of original “Rosemaling” decoration the platform scratch carved with letter “E” Swedish, Dalarna region, ...
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1860s Swedish Antique Dala Horse
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Finding the Right Folk-art for You
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.
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Questions About Antique Dala Horse
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Dala horse, also known as the Dalecarlian horse, originated in Sweden. A Dala horse is a traditional carved wooden horse statue that is painted bright red. It has become a symbol for Sweden. Shop a range of authentic Dala horse collectibles on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if a rocking horse is antique, first look for a label or mark that indicates the manufacturer’s name. Some makers of antique rocking horses include F.H. Ayers, Collinsons & Sons, G & J Lines, Crossley Brothers and Stevenson Brothers. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer who is knowledgeable about rocking horses. Shop a variety of rocking horses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a carousel horse is an antique, consider the construction. True antiques are normally hollow wood and have one-piece designs. Solid wood horses and those that have detachable ears and tails are likely to be reproductions. You'll find a variety of expertly vetted antique carousel horses 1stDibs.
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