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Antique 19th Century European Children's Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Metal, Steel
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Carnival Art
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Carnival Art
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Vintage 1920s French Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Iron
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Iron
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
20th Century American Carnival Art
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood
Late 20th Century French Romantic Carnival Art
Polyester
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2010s Italian Minimalist Screens and Room Dividers
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2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Night Stands
Shagreen, Palmwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cord, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Crystal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Beech
Early 2000s French French Provincial Chaise Longues
Brass, Steel
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Rocking Chairs
Silver Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Chaise Longues
Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Metal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Vintage 1950s Spanish Pedestals and Columns
Mirror
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Metal
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.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.
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Why the American Flag Has Had So Many Different Star Patterns
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
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Tramp Art, America’s Most Misunderstood Art Form, Is Trending in Interiors
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