Antique Folk Art Boxes

This incredibly rare box is made in the famous austrian tramp art around 1890 to 1900, its a extraordinary richly decorated example of these boxes. The object is rectangular in shap...

The fish-women or mermaid has been a symbol of the City of Warsaw, Poland since 1622. This box made around the beginning of the 20th century has a lot going on. Brass inlay 3 x W for...

This incredibly rare box is made in the famous austrian tramp art around 1880 to 1890, its a extraordinary richly decorated example of these boxes. The object is rectangular in shap...

Serving as a cultural equivalent to the Western "hope chest" or dowry coffer, these beautiful pieces of Scandinavian folk art were used to store a young woman’s bridal trousseau, inc...

A superb Folk Art sailors valentine Tramp Art keepsake box.

Early 19th century Swedish Folk Art travel box from Skellefteå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden.

This is a late 19th century Victorian Era heavily carved tramp Art or folk art box. It is initially on the top with additional writing on the side.

Scandinavian 19th century folk art handmade pine box circa 1830. Good quality piece of Swedish woodwork. 

Folk Art Polish Wooden Jewelry Box - Hand-Painted with Pyrographic Decor - 1930s Decorative wooden (birch) box featuring finely executed pyrographed ornamentation.

Folk Art Marquetry Box or Chest with Inlaid Star, French 19th Century Beautiful decorative wooden box or small chest.

This is a stunning example of original 18th century Swedish folk art in the form of a marriage box. The patina and age are stunning and make this a very characterful decorative piece.

This is a stunning example of original 18th century Swedish folk art in the form of a marriage box. The patina and age are stunning and make this a very characterful decorative piece.

This exquisite antique parquetry writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Canada in approximately 1900 in a Folk Art style.

19th century Swedish folk art wooden box from Piteå, Norbotten Northern Sweden The wooden box has untouched original color.

Very good early 19th century Norwegian folk painted oval pantry box, the top adorned with bold brass bosses on a ground of flowers and budding vines, the sides similarly painted, all...

Folk art: Norwegian lidded box (butter box) crafted in birch with rich woodcarving.

A beautifully understated early 19th-century Swedish lidded box, hand-carved in solid oak and rich with age and character. The simple circular form is elevated by a deeply developed ...

Exceptional antique Native American Sioux parfleche box dating to circa 1900, an outstanding example of early 20th-century Plains Indian painted rawhide artistry. Constructed from st...

A 19th century American or possibly Scandinavian polychrome paint-decorated iron-bound storage box. Measures 13.5” x 25.5” x 18”. Great early untouched condition.

Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel box from Skellefteå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden.

This fine indigo blue pantry box is in original dark blue paint.Found in New England estate.Condition is very good.

This early original blue painted panty box from New England has early hand made nails.The condition is very good and great undisturbed paint.

We offer this early 20th century Mexican Alms box.

This amazing 19thc Original blue painted bail handled pantry box in fine as found condition. This fine pantry has a wonderful undisturbed patina and early nails.

We offer this early 20th century Mexican Alms box.

19Thc Medium blue original painted pantry box with original lid.Copper nail construction.Fine as found condition.

Sasak Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie & Painted Palm 1950’s Handwoven and richly adorned, this 1950’s Sasak dowry box from Lombok, Indonesia, captures the ceremonial artistry of...

This most unusual 19thc hand crafted and all hand inlaid stars wood box not sure if it was for office or jewelry box.It retains a amazing patina or surface.

I ts compact size makes it ideal as a jewelry box or decorative accent piece for a bohemian, eclectic, or traditional interior. * Style: Anglo-Raj, Folk Art * Medium: Hand-painted wo...

19th century black painted spice box. This spice box was found in Pennsylvania.

Main article: Concepts in folk art Objects of folk art are a subset of material culture and include objects which are experienced through the senses, by seeing and touching.

19Thc Original black painted pantry or lidded storage box in fantastic condition.Not sure where it's origin is or was.

19Thc Original cream painted matching stack of pantry boxes from New England fine stack Collection. Largest pantry box measures - 9.75 diameter x 5 high Smallest pantry box measures...

19th C folk art barge wear, Toleware log box Delightfully decorated with flowers, this toleware box is rectangular with chamfered corners and decorated with Barge Wear Folk Art pa...

Traditional salt glazed pottery box Manufactured in Germany around 1925 by WEKARA Wekara:: W ( for WE German pronounciation) for Wilhelm K for Krumeich A for aus (from) RA for Ra...

Small coffin-form wooden presentation box with a hinged flip-top lid, finished in worn black paint over a simple plank-built body. The tapered silhouette closely follows the shape of...

Early American Folk Art Cherry wood firkin with original varnish finish and a sewing box interior 19th Century The name firkin originated from the Dutch word "viedikkijn" which mean...

A spectacular and fine, painted and stenciled, pine documentbox. The original blue paint having turned a dark green over time with the varnished finish, typical of Boston pieces. Yo...

This delightful early 20th-century decorated child’s pencil box is both functional and full of character. Crafted from hand-cut wood with a slightly rustic charm, the box bears a lit...

German painted wooden bride's box or container with tole painting made circa 1900.  

19th C Two Draw Sewing box with Porcelain knobs. Great Condition.

It's a museum-quality piece highly sought after by collectors of primitive antiques and Norwegian folk art. Title: Rosemaling groat / porridge amber ambar / Tine box / butter bucket...

A three lid pedestal tramp art box, circa 1890s. Larger compartment under top. Velvet lined. 10 ¾ inches wide by 7 ¾ inches deep by 10 ¼ inches tall

Museum-Quality Antique Norwegian Tine Box with Rosemaling, Dated 1850 This is an exceptional and highly collectible antique tine box, a premier example of mid-19th century Norwegian...

This spectacular example is noteworthy because it is not just a box (a very popular form for tramp art) but it is a coin bank.

Wall hanging composed of painted felt flags included in cigar packages in the early 20th century, circa 1900-1915.

Adorned with original, rare rose painting—a cherished Norwegian folk art pattern. The warm patina and rustic charm make it a striking addition to a farmhouse, cabin, wabi-sabi, or Sc...

Provenance: Norwegian farmhouse / country folk art. A rare find for Scandinavian folk art collectors.

This hand-crafted antique pine tine box features beautiful rosemaling from Telemark, Norway, and is dated 1869. Painted by the renowned artist Kjetil Østerholdt from Lunde i Telemar...

19th Century Swedish Chest / Box from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. A beautiful box with untouched original painting. On the lid it is painted with leaf loops and initials BJD...

Main article: Concepts in folk art Objects of folk art are a subset of material culture and include objects which are experienced through the senses, by seeing and touching.

Inquire today to add this authentic American tramp art box to your folk art collection.

Green folk painted Southern yellow pine carriage trunk or strong box. The size is just about perfect for liquor bottles, too. Dovetail construction with hand forged clasp and hinge...

Antique European painted wooden bride's box container showing the most famous legend of Saint George slaying a dragon.

Antique 19th century American folk art paint decorated wood candle box with smoke pattern design.

A fine antique American candle box. In pine or fir with its original red paint. A rectangular candle or table box having a slide lid with carved sides & a thumb slot. Round nail...

Folk art wall hanging constructed in the form of an oversized horseshoe, built from carved and painted wood with applied dimensional "nail" details and a recessed central vignette ti...

19th Century original Folk Art painted chest of drawers. A Very attractive painted pine chest of drawers, it is decorated with flowers on the top and sides, the drawer fronts and ...

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

This striking antique 19th-century treenware tea caddy is a beautiful example of folk art craftsmanship. Skillfully hand-carved and turned from wood, this charming caddy features a r...