Relief Wood Carving Nest Robber, Black Forest, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in Italy / Tyrol with Steiner, in Germany with Madel and in Austria with Heissl.
Wood
Chaffinch Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cute Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging.
Wood, Paint
Greenfinch Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cute Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging.
Wood, Paint
Greenfinch Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cute Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging.
Wood, Paint
Beautiful Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cute Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging.
Wood, Paint
Goldfinch Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cute Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging.
Wood, Paint
Beautiful Robin Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cute Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging.
Wood, Paint
Oriole Large Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cute Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging.
Wood, Paint
Beautiful Robin Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cute Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging.
Wood, Paint
Long-Tailed Tit Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cute Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging.
Wood, Paint
Bee Eater Large Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cute Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging.
Wood, Paint
Two Bird on Branch Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Black Forest Folk Art Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Charming Austrian 20th-century carved wooden bird mounted on its original stand, designed for wall hanging or standing. This delightful folk art piece belongs to the long-standing tr...
Wood, Paint
Folk Art 20th Century Carved Wood Figure Sculpture of Saint Florian Austria 1960
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pine carving of Saint Florian, the patron saint of fire fighters, 20th century Austria, the saint shown holding his cape in one hand, pouring a bucket of water over a burning buildin...
Wood
Lot of Three Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 1960s - 1970s carved wood bird lot, polychrome painted, wire feet, wooden base all with glass eyes. These are made in the style of the antique wooden Viechtauer ...
Wood, Paint
Folk Art 20th Century Carved Wood Man Holding a Beer Stein, Austria 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pine carving of a beer drinking man, 20th century Austria, he is holding his stein in one hand and straightened his jacket with the other. With a manufactory mark at the base. Found ...
Wood
Swallow Nest Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1890
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Charming Austrian 20th-century carved wooden bird mounted on its original nest with two carved wooden eggs, designed for wall hanging. This delightful folk art piece belongs to the l...
Wood, Paint
Stunning Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, Austria 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art deer head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More tha...
Wood
Dove Pigeon Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria 1900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Wood, Paint
Antique Vintage Multicolored Pair of Wood Carousel Horses Austria, circa 1890
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique vintage pair of carousel horses from multicolored lacquered wood Austria circa 1890. The carousel horses feature a carved wooden white lacquered body with white lacquered iro...
Iron, Sheet Metal
Carved Wooden Milliners Head, Vintage Austria, circa 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved head. Austria, 1920s or older. Ideal decoration item, used in the displaying and making of hats. Hand carved from wood. Nice display piece in any room. Fo...
Wood
Exceptional Large Heavy Rolling Pin, Bakery Decoration Vintage 1960s Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing wooden rolling pin. This is a heavy bakery decoration item can also be used as a sculpture or center piece. It is in very good condition, some scratches but this is old-ag...
Wood
$749Sale Price / set|20% Off
Midcentury Carving Knife and Fork by Emboss Austria, 1960s
By Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
An unusual Austrian carving knife and fork, produced by Emboss Austria. Composed of stainless steel with wooden handles. Barley used, in very fine condition.
Stainless Steel
Splendid 1820 Naive Folk Art Crucifixion European Polychrome Wood
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Splendid naive folk art handmade polychrome wood crucifixion in almost intact original condition. Collectors find.
Wood
Finely Carved Wood Thermometer Stand Hunter and Staghound, 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Many woodcarvers were trained in the 'School of Wood Carving, Brienz' which was established in 1884.
Wood
Boxed Mid Century Carving Set 5009, Knife and Fork by Amboss Austria, 1960s
By Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and unusual Austrian "max - design" carving knife and fork set, executed in the 1960s, model# 5009 by Amboss Austria.
Stainless Steel
Boxed Mid Century Carving Set 5009, Knife and Fork by Amboss Austria, 1960s
By Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and unusual Austrian "max - design" carving knife and fork set, executed in the 1960s, model# 5009 by Amboss Austria.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage hand carved and hand painted musical clock is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in or near Austria in circa 1950 in a Folk Art style. The carving depicts a male f...
Metal
Boxed Helmut Alder Amboss 2050 Carving Knives and Fork, Austria, 1950s
By Helmut Alder, Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful midcentury Austrian carving set, consisting of caring knive, a meat knive and a fork in its original award-winning handmade wooden box. From the 2050 series, designed by ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Antique Black Forest Folk Art Alpine Devil Dwarf Wooden Carved Mask, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful black forest Folk Art wood carved mask. This is a wonderful example of black forest carving.
Wood
Wooden Carved Ibex and Chamois Sculptures attr. to Rudolf Heissl jr. ca. 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in Italy / Tyrol with Steiner, in Germany with Madel and in Austria with Heissl.
Wood
19th Century Nobleman Wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 19th century wooden gingerbread cookie or speculaas springerle Mold, circa 1860-1880 (Nobleman). Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Wood
19th Century Noble Horseman Wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 19th century wooden gingerbread gingerbread cookie or speculaas springerle mold, circa 1860-1880 (Noble Horseman). Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
Wood
Antique Wooden Springerle Mold Hand-Carved, German Folk Art, 1870s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming 19th-century wooden mold, dating to the 1870s or earlier. It is hand-carved from solid wood, reflecting the craftsmanship and utilitarian beauty of traditional kitchen too...
Wood
18th Century Noblewoman Man Wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Classic 118th century wooden double sided gingerbread cookie or speculaas springerle mold (Noblewoman and Nobleman). Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Au...
Wood
Cow Bull Folk Art Speculaas Springerle Cookie or Butter Mold Antique, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic late 19th century wooden gingerbread cookie or speculaas springerle mold, circa 1890 (cow bull ox). Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Wood
Large Deer Head primitive Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely o...
Wood
Deer Head primitive Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely o...
Wood
Mountain Sheep primitive Black Forest Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely o...
Wood
Chamois primitive Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely o...
Wood
Bear Head Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More tha...
Wood
Gilded Wood Carving, Draped Angel, Austria About 1800
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Gilded Wood Carving, Draped Angel, Austria About 1800
Wood
Large Hand-Carved Statue of an Eagle, Black Forest ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in Italy / Tyrol with Steiner, in Germany with Madel and in Austria with Heissl.
Wood
Relief Woodcarving by Hermann Steiner Meran 19th Century
By Hermann Steiner
Located in Berghuelen, DE
In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in Italy / Tyrol with Steiner, in Germany with Madel and in Austria with Heissl.
Wood
Set of 4 Detailed Wood Carving Alpine Gnome Dwarf Faces Austria Alps Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of four rustic Folk Art carved wood face mountain man. This is a wonderful example of Austrian carving.
Wood
Carved Wood Chamois Family by Ernst Heissl, Ebensee Austria, circa 1900
By Ernst Heissl
Located in Berghuelen, DE
In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in Italy / Tyrol with Steiner, in Germany with Madel and in Austria with Heissl.
Wood
Wooden Micro Carving Plaque by Johann Rint ca. 1880
Located in Berghuelen, DE
In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in Italy / Tyrol with Steiner, in Germany with Madel and in Austria with Heissl.
Wood
Carl Aubock Carving Knife and Fork Set, 1960s, Vienna
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A carving knife and a carving fork from the 1960s, made in Vienna, by Carl Auböck - signed on the knifeblade. The set is made of hand forged stainless Alpine steel [Alpenstahl]. The...
Stainless Steel
$2,112Sale Price|20% Off
Whimsical Carving of a Dwarf with Snuffbox, 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in Italy / Tyrol with Steiner, in Germany with Madel and in Austria with Heissl.
Wood
Large Black Forest Woodcarving Ibex Sculpture, Austria, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in Italy / Tyrol with Steiner, in Germany with Madel and in Austria with Heissl.
Wood
Large Carved Wood Chamois Sculpture, Black Forest, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in Italy / Tyrol with Steiner, in Germany with Madel and in Austria with Heissl.
Wood
Fine Carved Wood Chamois Family by Ernst Heissl, circa 1900
By Ernst Heissl
Located in Berghuelen, DE
In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in Italy / Tyrol with Steiner, in Germany with Madel and in Austria with Heissl.
Wood
Antique Carved Wood Tobacco Pipe with Soldier Head
Located in Berghuelen, DE
In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in Italy / Tyrol with Steiner, in Germany with Madel and in Austria with Heissl.
Wood
Finely Carved Wood Chamois Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in Italy / Tyrol with Steiner, in Germany with Madel and in Austria with Heissl.
Wood
Finely Carved Wood Chamois with Glass Vase, Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in Italy / Tyrol with Steiner, in Germany with Madel and in Austria with Heissl.
Wood, Blown Glass
Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Smoking / Side Table, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in Italy / Tyrol with Steiner, in Germany with Madel and in Austria with Heissl.
Wood
A Wooden Carved Bavarian Board Chair ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in Italy / Tyrol with Steiner, in Germany with Madel and in Austria with Heissl.
Wood
Large Wooden Carved Black Forest Weather Station with Deer
Located in Berghuelen, DE
In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in Italy / Tyrol with Steiner, in Germany with Madel and in Austria with Heissl.
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.