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Folk Art Decorative Objects

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
Custom French Beaded Floral Spray, Studio VL
Custom French Beaded Floral Spray, Studio VL

Custom French Beaded Floral Spray, Studio VL

Located in Riverdale, NY

Massive Custom French Beaded Spray by Studio VL from the 1990's. Fantasy oversized Lilac hand beaded into a large exaggerated scale in unusual color combinations with new and vintage French and Czech glass beads. Based on the traditional craft of French beaded flowers...

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1990s French Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Hand Carved Wood Pig with Original Paint, Signed
Hand Carved Wood Pig with Original Paint, Signed

Hand Carved Wood Pig with Original Paint, Signed

By David Barr

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved wooden pig with original paint. the base is made specifically for this carved pig. Signed David Barber. Very well done. 33 W x 19.5 H x D.

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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

American Folk Art Large Painted Wrought Iron Sitting Cat Statue 1950s-1960s
American Folk Art Large Painted Wrought Iron Sitting Cat Statue 1950s-1960s

American Folk Art Large Painted Wrought Iron Sitting Cat Statue 1950s-1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage large American Folk Art statue features a large cat sitting with its tail raised up and slightly curled, looking straight forward with its ears perked up. The cat is sculpted...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Hand-Painted Rectangular Chest Box
18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Hand-Painted Rectangular Chest Box

18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Hand-Painted Rectangular Chest Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive hand-painted Folk Art box from the Mid-18th Century. The box has been hand-painted in rusts, reds and greens with roses and flowers. Original paint and metal hardware. Won...

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Mid-18th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rare Swedish Travel Box, Hand Forged Iron Details, Circa 1800-1850
Rare Swedish Travel Box, Hand Forged Iron Details, Circa 1800-1850

Rare Swedish Travel Box, Hand Forged Iron Details, Circa 1800-1850

Located in Buisson, FR

Rare Swedish travel box with stunning patina and hand forged iron details. Sweden, circa 1800-1850. Weathered H:21cm W:37cm D:29cm

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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

20thc Folk Art hand Carved and Painted Whale
20thc Folk Art hand Carved and Painted Whale

20thc Folk Art hand Carved and Painted Whale

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved and painted 1940s wooden whale, came from Nantucket. Wonderful patina in original paint. Custom made stand. Great size for a mantle or as a large display piece.

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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Painted Box With Flower Decoration
19th Century Swedish Painted Box With Flower Decoration

19th Century Swedish Painted Box With Flower Decoration

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A Swedish original painted and carved bentwood box from the 19th Century Folk Art period. These small 19th Century Scandinavian collectibles were usually hand crafted and sometimes p...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Oak Jewelry Box
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Oak Jewelry Box

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Oak Jewelry Box

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Switzerland / 19th century / Black ForestJewelry box / oak / Antique An exquisite example of 19th-century Swiss artisanal craftsmanship. This Black Forest jewelry box is richly hand...

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19th Century Swiss Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Oak

American Folk Art Door Stop in the Form of a Sitting Cast Iron Tuxedo Cat
American Folk Art Door Stop in the Form of a Sitting Cast Iron Tuxedo Cat

American Folk Art Door Stop in the Form of a Sitting Cast Iron Tuxedo Cat

Located in Downingtown, PA

Cast Iron Charm: American Folk Art Cat Doorstop This charming piece of American folk art is a cast iron doorstop modeled in the form of a black and white tuxedo cat. Doorstops like ...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Vintage Oversized Buffalo Nickel Bank
Vintage Oversized Buffalo Nickel Bank

Vintage Oversized Buffalo Nickel Bank

Located in Chicago, IL

An oversized stack of Buffalo Nickels, cast in solid zinc, cool to the touch and satisfyingly weighty in the hand. Industrial metal elevates humble pocket change into something sculp...

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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Zinc

1950s Lacquered Wood Italian Articulated Mannequin
1950s Lacquered Wood Italian Articulated Mannequin

1950s Lacquered Wood Italian Articulated Mannequin

Located in Catania, Sicilia

A charming vintage mannequin from the 1950s, beautifully crafted figure is a perfect blend of functionality and folk art, making it a unique and striking decorative piece. The manneq...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Vintage Hand-Carved Crocodile in Dark Wood
Large Vintage Hand-Carved Crocodile in Dark Wood

Large Vintage Hand-Carved Crocodile in Dark Wood

Located in Esbjerg, DK

85 cm long and lean crocodile in hand-carved wood. We have been told that it was brought home from Africa during the 1980s by a Danish Tourist. It has a screw to its back - allowing ...

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1980s Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Arts & Crafts Folk Art Chandelier with Four Folkloristic Male Figures
Arts & Crafts Folk Art Chandelier with Four Folkloristic Male Figures

Arts & Crafts Folk Art Chandelier with Four Folkloristic Male Figures

Located in Lisse, NL

A museum-quality Arts & Crafts folk art chandelier, conceived and handcrafted in southern Germany in the early years of the 20th century. This exceptional sculptural pendant transcen...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

19th century hand painted rustic Swedish box
19th century hand painted rustic Swedish box

19th century hand painted rustic Swedish box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century hand painted rustic Swedish box circa 1850. Good quality near square decorative strong box.  Made from solid pine and hand painted in the traditional scandinavian way, ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine, Paint

Tramp Art Carved Wood Box, American Folk, circa 1880–1920
Tramp Art Carved Wood Box, American Folk, circa 1880–1920

Tramp Art Carved Wood Box, American Folk, circa 1880–1920

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A well-executed example of American tramp art, this lidded box features all-over chip carving in the layered notch technique characteristic of the form. The stepped pyramid base adds...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Brienz Wood Carved Dog Letter Opener 1890s, Austria Vienna
Antique Black Forest Brienz Wood Carved Dog Letter Opener 1890s, Austria Vienna

Antique Black Forest Brienz Wood Carved Dog Letter Opener 1890s, Austria Vienna

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautifully carved and richly expressive, this antique dog head letter opener is a fine example of late 19th-century Black Forest or Brienz craftsmanship. Hand-carved from wood, the ...

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1890s Austrian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th century Scandinavian folk art hand painted box
19th century Scandinavian folk art hand painted box

19th century Scandinavian folk art hand painted box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Traditional 19th century hand painted scandinavian box circa 1860. Rustic made piece from sweden that was used to help secure a person’s possessions. Oval shaped with a slight dome...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Bentwood, Pine, Paint

Large Early 20th Century Hand Woven Winnowing Basket Folk Art Wall Sculpture
Large Early 20th Century Hand Woven Winnowing Basket Folk Art Wall Sculpture

Large Early 20th Century Hand Woven Winnowing Basket Folk Art Wall Sculpture

Located in Red Lion, PA

Large Early 20th Century Asian Hand-Woven Winnowing Basket – Folk Art Wall Sculpture This large early 20th century hand-woven winnowing basket is a striking example of traditional A...

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Early 20th Century Asian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Rattan

French Folk Art Sculpture of a Horse in Leather
French Folk Art Sculpture of a Horse in Leather

French Folk Art Sculpture of a Horse in Leather

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A hand-made folk art sculpture of a horse from the End of 19th Century/ Early 20th Century. This French made papier mâché horse is wrapped in leather, presented in its authentic old ...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Paper

Barbed Wire Collection / Display Mounted on a Texas Shaped Plaque
Barbed Wire Collection / Display Mounted on a Texas Shaped Plaque

Barbed Wire Collection / Display Mounted on a Texas Shaped Plaque

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Barbed Wire Collection / Display Mounted on a Texas Shaped Plaque.

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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Collection of Eight Piece Wooden Fruit & Bowl
Collection of Eight Piece Wooden Fruit & Bowl

Collection of Eight Piece Wooden Fruit & Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20Thc Collection of seven pieces of wood carved & painted fruit in a large wooden bowl.The bowl has its original label on the base.Sold as a eight piece collection.

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Custom French Beaded Spray, Studio VL
Custom French Beaded Spray, Studio VL

Custom French Beaded Spray, Studio VL

Located in Riverdale, NY

Custom French Beaded Spray, Studio VL from the 1990's, France. Custom made in exaggerated scale with unusual color combinations of new and vintage French and Czech beads. Based on the traditional craft of French beaded flowers...

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1990s French Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Heron Martinez Mendoza Barro Negro Kangaroo Handled Vessel Bank -- 22.5" High
Heron Martinez Mendoza Barro Negro Kangaroo Handled Vessel Bank -- 22.5" High

Heron Martinez Mendoza Barro Negro Kangaroo Handled Vessel Bank -- 22.5" High

By Heron Martinez

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a very unusual and LARGE (22.5" high) kangaroo piece by Mexican artist, Herón Martínez Mendoza (1918-1990). This is a handmade item that, although is considered folk art, has...

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1960s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

19th Century Swedish Painted White Mora Clock
19th Century Swedish Painted White Mora Clock

19th Century Swedish Painted White Mora Clock

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Swedish 19th Century painted long case clock or Grandfather clock. This Scandinavian folk art clock is from the region of Småland, where the village of Lönshult is (see the name of t...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine, Paint

Floral Bouquet Door Stop Painted Cast Iron, American Folk Art
Floral Bouquet Door Stop Painted Cast Iron, American Folk Art

Floral Bouquet Door Stop Painted Cast Iron, American Folk Art

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage or antique cast iron door stop features a bouquet of blue, white, and pink flowers. Carefully painted, highly detailed flowers are juxtaposed by the monochromatic light blue ...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

19th Century Country English Chest with House Facade
19th Century Country English Chest with House Facade

19th Century Country English Chest with House Facade

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Charming folk art 19th-century country English pine blanket chest or box featuring a Georgian manor house facade on the outside. The storage box has a hinged top and handles on each ...

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19th Century English Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Large Folk Art Wood 4 Drawer Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers
Large Folk Art Wood 4 Drawer Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers

Large Folk Art Wood 4 Drawer Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Folk Art Jewelry Box or Miniature Tabletop Sized Chest of Drawers. This vintage wood piece with four drawers has lots of character and patina. Each drawer features a hand painted lea...

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1950s Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Chinese Woven Wicker Panda Figure, Handcrafted Rattan, 1970s
Vintage Chinese Woven Wicker Panda Figure, Handcrafted Rattan, 1970s

Vintage Chinese Woven Wicker Panda Figure, Handcrafted Rattan, 1970s

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Charming vintage Chinese standing panda figure, a wonderful example of traditional woven folk handicraft, likely produced in workshops associated with Shanghai or the Zhejiang region...

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1970s Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

David Eldreth Stoneware Crock Vessel Cobalt Blue Bird, Folk Art Pottery
David Eldreth Stoneware Crock Vessel Cobalt Blue Bird, Folk Art Pottery

David Eldreth Stoneware Crock Vessel Cobalt Blue Bird, Folk Art Pottery

Located in East Quogue, NY

Charming blue and gray vintage studio pottery crock made by noted American folk potter David Eldreth in Nottingham, Pennsylvania, dated 1996. This wheel-thrown stoneware vessel features a classic salt-glazed exterior and a hand-decorated cobalt blue...

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1990s American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Folk Art Animal Sculpture
Folk Art Animal Sculpture

Folk Art Animal Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful art glass animal sculpture, Folk Art design, circa mid-20th century. Sculpture is hand-blown art glass of farm animals, from base to top, a horse, dog, cat, and rooster. ...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass

Olokun Head, Kingdom of Ife, Western Nigeria Hand Carved Hardwood
Olokun Head, Kingdom of Ife, Western Nigeria Hand Carved Hardwood

Olokun Head, Kingdom of Ife, Western Nigeria Hand Carved Hardwood

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Fascinating detailed Olokun head from the Kingdom of Ife in Western Nigeria. Hand carved hardwood face with almond shaped eyes, neck creases and astounding facial incisions Circa 1...

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Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Antique plaster display case from a French butcher's shop, early 20th century
Antique plaster display case from a French butcher's shop, early 20th century

Antique plaster display case from a French butcher's shop, early 20th century

Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR

Painted plaster pig from the first half of the 20th century, originating from France. Originally, these plaster sculptures were displayed in shop windows or in butchers' and delicate...

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1930s French Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Stunning rare tramp art bowl, squirrel, hand carved, 1920s South Germany/Austria
Stunning rare tramp art bowl, squirrel, hand carved, 1920s South Germany/Austria

Stunning rare tramp art bowl, squirrel, hand carved, 1920s South Germany/Austria

Located in Wien, AT

Stunning original tramp art serving dish with two bowls and a squirrel figurine in the center. This carved masterpiece is made of softwood, spruce, which has been stained a slightly...

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1920s German Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Spruce

Vintage Large Tonala Mexico Pottery Cat, Hand Painted, Signed
Vintage Large Tonala Mexico Pottery Cat, Hand Painted, Signed

Vintage Large Tonala Mexico Pottery Cat, Hand Painted, Signed

By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Playful stretching Tonala pottery cat figurine is decorated with beautiful hand painted abstract geometric and floral designs in blue, green, and earthy brown palette. Variations in...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of 20th Century Jewelry Boxes with Carved Soapstone Dragonflies, Vietnam
Pair of 20th Century Jewelry Boxes with Carved Soapstone Dragonflies, Vietnam

Pair of 20th Century Jewelry Boxes with Carved Soapstone Dragonflies, Vietnam

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of mid-20th century wood jewelry boxes with carved soapstone dragonflies, Vietnam By: unknown Material: soapstone, stone, wood Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-crafted Dime...

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Mid-20th Century Vietnamese Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Soapstone

Floral Bo Fajans Rustic Ceramic Dish, circa 1930s
Floral Bo Fajans Rustic Ceramic Dish, circa 1930s

Floral Bo Fajans Rustic Ceramic Dish, circa 1930s

Rustic hand-thrown decorative ceramic wall plate or dish produced by Bo Fajans in the small Swedish town of Gälve, circa 1930s. Attributed to the artist Eva Jancke-Björck. Hand-paint...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

French Folk Art Owl Decoy - Bird Scarer, 1930s
French Folk Art Owl Decoy - Bird Scarer, 1930s

French Folk Art Owl Decoy - Bird Scarer, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

There is a great deal of rawness and authenticity to this 1930s French owl decoy. It is carved in wood and nail - upholstered with some kind of animal leather. Its eyes and beak is m...

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1930s French Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Large Sculpture Made of Handwoven Palm Leaves with Two Spheres
Large Sculpture Made of Handwoven Palm Leaves with Two Spheres

Large Sculpture Made of Handwoven Palm Leaves with Two Spheres

Located in West Hollywood, CA

These large hand-woven palm sculptures are made from natural palm and provide rustic, organic modern, contemporary design for any home decor. Their unique w...

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2010s Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Palmwood

1930's Havre de Grace Canadian Goose Decoy
1930's Havre de Grace Canadian Goose Decoy

1930's Havre de Grace Canadian Goose Decoy

Located in High Point, NC

Original hand carved and painted Canadian Goose decoy from the area of Havre de Grace in Maryland. This piece came out of a collector's estate who was an avid hunter and collector...

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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Polychrome Lucky Fish Sculpture
Polychrome Lucky Fish Sculpture

Polychrome Lucky Fish Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand-carved from reclaimed wood, this colorful koi fish is a traditional symbol of harmony, wealth and luck. The small fish is carved with a squat, rounded body, the scales and fins ...

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20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Swedish folk art painted wooden box "Timplåda" with sliding lid
Swedish folk art painted wooden box "Timplåda" with sliding lid

Swedish folk art painted wooden box "Timplåda" with sliding lid

Located in Kvidinge, SE

Painted box with a typical Swedish art work decor, dated 1836. A 'timplåda' is a traditional Swedish wooden box, handcrafted with care. Popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, ...

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1830s Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Pine

Korean Celadon Maebyeong Vase, Flying Cranes and Clouds
Korean Celadon Maebyeong Vase, Flying Cranes and Clouds

Korean Celadon Maebyeong Vase, Flying Cranes and Clouds

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage vase features celadon craquelure glaze with motifs of flying cranes and clouds, the "Thousand Cranes" design that common to Korean Goryeo ware. It has the distinct Maebyong shape with small opening, short neck, round shoulder, wide base, and constricted waist. The vase is signed and stamped on the bottom with maker's marks. Maebyong is the Korean pronunciation for the Chinese Meiping...

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Mid-20th Century Korean Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Pottery, Ceramic, Celadon

Moorish Heads Vases "Catania Purple", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
Moorish Heads Vases "Catania Purple", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design

Moorish Heads Vases "Catania Purple", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...

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2010s Italian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Swedish Allmoge Folk Art Bentwood Chest
19th Century Swedish Allmoge Folk Art Bentwood Chest

19th Century Swedish Allmoge Folk Art Bentwood Chest

Located in Pearland, TX

An incredible Swedish hand-painted chest, having hand-forged iron straps and fittings. Original key included.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Bentwood

19th Century Big antique rustic country  Swedish Wooden bowl
19th Century Big antique rustic country  Swedish Wooden bowl

19th Century Big antique rustic country Swedish Wooden bowl

Located in Boden, SE

19th century Swedish wooden bowl from Northern Sweden. A genuine 19th century Swedish Folk Art Wooden bowl with lovely patina. The bowl has a fantastically fine wood carving in the ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Pine

Large Antique Renaissance Style Carved Wood Picture Frame. English, 19th Century
Large Antique Renaissance Style Carved Wood Picture Frame. English, 19th Century

Large Antique Renaissance Style Carved Wood Picture Frame. English, 19th Century

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful carved wood frame in renaissance style I particularly like the Greek key ornament Carved tropical hardwood Chipped to one of the corners The measurement given below is ...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large English Cast Iron Scottie Terrier Dog Door Stop Sculpture
Large English Cast Iron Scottie Terrier Dog Door Stop Sculpture

Large English Cast Iron Scottie Terrier Dog Door Stop Sculpture

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Cast iron sculpture of a Scottie terrier door stop with original black paint. Fantastic patina on this doorstop with great age and wear. Wonderful addition to an existing collection ...

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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Iron

Antique Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll, Ghana Traditional African Art
Antique Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll, Ghana Traditional African Art

Antique Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll, Ghana Traditional African Art

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll, Ghana – Traditional African Art A striking Akua’ba fertility doll from the Ashanti (Asante) people of Ghana, this hand-carved wooden figure em...

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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Wood

Very Large Wall Basket, Straw and Leather, African Folk Art 1970
Very Large Wall Basket, Straw and Leather, African Folk Art 1970

Very Large Wall Basket, Straw and Leather, African Folk Art 1970

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Large African wall-hanging basket, Circa 1970. This large decorative basket comes from Africa, purchased by one of my clients during a trip to Ethiopia in the 70s. It is made of han...

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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Leather, Straw

19th Century primitive Folk Art Wooden bowl with original paint dated 1874
19th Century primitive Folk Art Wooden bowl with original paint dated 1874

19th Century primitive Folk Art Wooden bowl with original paint dated 1874

Located in Boden, SE

19th century Swedish folk Art wooden bowl dated 1874 & ASRSPES A stunning antique organic wooden bowl with lovely patina & originalpaint. You can see the use of time. The bo...

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1870s Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Pine

Antique Swedish Wooden bowl 1800's Handmade Folk Craft nice details
Antique Swedish Wooden bowl 1800's Handmade Folk Craft nice details

Antique Swedish Wooden bowl 1800's Handmade Folk Craft nice details

Located in Forest, BE

Swedish antique birch hand made wooden bowl. Made to be used as a dining dish / plate. Fine quality of handwork. this is are true piece from the early 19 century. Beautiful patina o...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Birch

Early 20th Century Vintage Artists Paint Box and Pallet, Denmark
Early 20th Century Vintage Artists Paint Box and Pallet, Denmark

Early 20th Century Vintage Artists Paint Box and Pallet, Denmark

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Danish Vintage Artists Paint Box and Pallet, Early 20th Century Well loved Danish artists traveling wooden box with everything needed to paint on location. This charming box, acqui...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique wooden bowl for kneading dough or serving
Antique wooden bowl for kneading dough or serving

Antique wooden bowl for kneading dough or serving

Located in Kvidinge, SE

Bring a touch of timeless, organic warmth to your home with this stunning hand-carved wooden bowl. Featuring a deep, rich patina and a rugged, weathered texture, this piece is more t...

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Early 19th Century Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Wood

Mexican Dia De Los Muertos Day of the Dead La Catrina Folk Art Figure Sculpture
Mexican Dia De Los Muertos Day of the Dead La Catrina Folk Art Figure Sculpture

Mexican Dia De Los Muertos Day of the Dead La Catrina Folk Art Figure Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A quite wonderful Mexican Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos festival held throughout Mexico) La Catrina symbolic skeleton figure. La Catrina is the festival’s most recognizable image/figure. She is the model of a high-society woman who has met Death, her maker. She represents something between the fear induced by her skeletal form and the revelry exhibited by the comical way she is typically portrayed, making her a perfect symbol of the Mexican holiday. She often appears in paintings, window displays, and costumes all around Mexico during the Day of the Dead festivities. La Catrina was originally conceived in the early 1900s by newspaper illustrator and printmaker José Guadalupe Posada...

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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paper

19th Century Burl Wood Box With Fruit Wood And Mother of Pearl Inlay
19th Century Burl Wood Box With Fruit Wood And Mother of Pearl Inlay

19th Century Burl Wood Box With Fruit Wood And Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century folk art box, with burl wood veneer and mother of pearl and fruit wood inlay. The surface decorated with geometric, diamond and star motifs. The raised top with a banded...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood, Burl

Folk Art decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Mosche Bianche, Jim Rose, Berber Tribes of Morocco, and Tonala Pottery. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $38 and tops out at $225,000 while the average work can sell for $1,105.