Mid-20th Century Tribal Tapa Cloth, Fiji
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tapa cloth made from mulberry fiber with natural pigments, Fiji, mid-20th century.
Mid-20th Century Fijian Tribal Tribal Art
Natural Fiber
Mid-20th Century Tribal Tapa Cloth, Fiji
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tapa cloth made from mulberry fiber with natural pigments, Fiji, mid-20th century.
Natural Fiber
$4,772 / set
H 43.31 in W 13.78 in D 15.75 in
Set of Three Sculptural solid Oak Bar Stools with Merino Wool seats France 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Guillerme et Chambron, Pierre Chapo, Rudolf Steiner
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of Three Sculptural solid Oak bar stools with Merino Wool seats france 1960’s
Wool, Oak
Antique Japanese Brocade Monk's Robe Kesa Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Kesa (Monk's Vestment) made from thirteen columns of patchworks of shimmering woven brocades. The elaborate motifs feature repetitive elaborate floral designs with variati...
Brocade, Silk
$16,800 / set
H 35 in W 30 in D 30 in
Maurizio Tempestini, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Maple, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of cast iron, dark-stained maple and white fabric lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and produced by Salterini, USA, c. 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 15” Arm Heigh...
Iron
$15,995 / set
H 26 in W 165 in D 84.5 in
Milo Baughman Circular Sectional Sofa, Cream Upholstery, 1970
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous two piece circular sectional sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The original cream colored fabric seems to be an ultra suede. There are no flaws to the fabric. It is u...
Upholstery, Wood
$4,441 / set
H 32.68 in W 31.11 in D 33.86 in
Pair of 70s armchairs in chromed steel tubes and black leather design 1970
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of French armchairs from the 70s. Chrome-plated tubular steel frame, original black leather seats and backrests. Sober, highly original design. Beautiful vintage condition with ...
Chrome
Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum or Drinks Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large fascinating Southeast Asian Shan style cast bronze rain drum, frog drum, or drink table featuring a rich verdigris green patina on the finish. The drum has a tapered form with ...
Metal, Bronze
LU Recbox Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sharp directional geometric sconce in brass inspired by mid century design from France. (2) E12 candelabra based light bulbs included. Made to order. Lead times may vary from 4-14 we...
Brass, Steel
$3,064Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass Oval Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give or take a stem or two: this time Soda has only two stems, and its top takes on an elongated shape. Smooth as a surfboard, it evokes the fluidity of 1950s French design, but with...
Blown Glass
Brass chandelier by Diego M. for Studio Glustin
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Brass chandelier with ecru lacquered metal, signed by the Italian artist Diego M. Adjustable height and hang by white rope.
Metal, Brass
Carlo Ratti wall mounted display cabinets Italy 1950
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful pair of wall mounted display cabinets designed by Carlo Ratti and manufactured by Industria Legni Curvati in Italy in 1950. These cabinets are made of bent teak plywood and...
Brass
$2,250 / set
H 19 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Italian Designer, Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights, Brass, Metal Shades, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Designer Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights, Flower Sconces, Brass, 1940s Set of two patinated brass sconces each having two lights covered by metal mesh shades. The pair having...
Metal, Brass
1970s Vintage Gerry Lopez Lightning Bolt Surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Mid-1970s Vintage Gerry Lopez Lightning Bolt surfboard. Features a vibrant yellow tinted deck with jet-black lightning bolt, ruby red single fin, and diamond tail shape. Originally o...
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
$7,450 / set
H 27.37 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
Italian Set of Six Dining Chairs in Stained Wood and Off-White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, beech, fabric, Italy, 1960s Everything about this set of armchairs is elegantly round. The back-/armrest echoes the base in the same semicircular, open for...
Fabric, Beech
Model 468 Sconces by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 468 Sconces by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1966. Polished nickel cylinders with a sliced bottom end; allowing for a surreal glass diffus...
Brass, Steel, Chrome
$4,960 / set
H 13 in W 9.5 in D 8 in
Contemporary Italian Art Deco Design Gold Leaf Frosted Murano Glass Bowl Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Venetian pair of wall lights of modern organic design, with Art Deco Design, entirely handcrafted in Murano (Italy), the scalloped edge bowls in high-quality crystal blown Murano gla...
Brass, Gold Leaf
$2,689
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 15.36 in
Venetian Chandelier In Transparent Murano Glass And Brass Circa 1950
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Rezzonico Venetian chandelier in multicoloured Murano glass, 6 arms of light
Metal
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.