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Bill and Phyllis Duffy Folk Art Shelf, Hand-Carved Wood, 2005
Bill and Phyllis Duffy Folk Art Shelf, Hand-Carved Wood, 2005

Bill and Phyllis Duffy Folk Art Shelf, Hand-Carved Wood, 2005

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bill and Phyllis Duffy Folk Art Shelf dating from 2005. Bill would do most of the carving and Phyllis would do the painting.

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Early 2000s American Folk Art Shelves

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Folk Art Shelf With Heart And Pineapple Carvings
18th Century Folk Art Shelf With Heart And Pineapple Carvings

18th Century Folk Art Shelf With Heart And Pineapple Carvings

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Beautiful folk art "Love" Shelf. An old tradition where the man had to make a gift for the fiancee, mostly the items were made in wood with birds or hearts and painted nicely.

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Folk Art Shelves

Materials

Wood

19Thc Original Blue Painted  Folky Bucket Bench / Shelf
19Thc Original Blue Painted  Folky Bucket Bench / Shelf

19Thc Original Blue Painted Folky Bucket Bench / Shelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc original powder blue painted surface shelving or farm bucket bench.This southern folk art shelf is in great sturdy condition.

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Antique 1870s American Adirondack Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Cottage Comb Tray Shelf, Circa Late 1800s
Folk Art Cottage Comb Tray Shelf, Circa Late 1800s

Folk Art Cottage Comb Tray Shelf, Circa Late 1800s

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa late 1800s, wood, and glass, American, possibly New York. Charming beyond belief, this polychrome Folk Art House was originally made to feature a mirror for grooming and tray f...

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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Popular Art Shelf in Pine, circa 1900
Popular Art Shelf in Pine, circa 1900

Popular Art Shelf in Pine, circa 1900

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Popular art shelf in pine circa 1900 Measures: depth : 23 cm.

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Early 20th Century European Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Pine

Old Paint Folk Art Spool Shelf
Old Paint Folk Art Spool Shelf

Old Paint Folk Art Spool Shelf

Located in Seattle, WA

Wonderful very functional spool shelf. Very well-made, great color.

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Antique 19th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

19Thc Original Robin Egg Blue Hanging Shelf
19Thc Original Robin Egg Blue Hanging Shelf

19Thc Original Robin Egg Blue Hanging Shelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This original painted robin egg blue painted hanging wall shelf.

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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Sputnik Bowling Ball Sculpture
Folk Art Sputnik Bowling Ball Sculpture

Folk Art Sputnik Bowling Ball Sculpture

Located in Seattle, WA

Bowling ball impaled artistically with assorted metal items great piece of Folk Art for table or shelf.

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Vintage 1970s American Outsider and Self Taught Art

19th Century French Gilt Console Wall Shelf in Beaux Arts Style
19th Century French Gilt Console Wall Shelf in Beaux Arts Style

19th Century French Gilt Console Wall Shelf in Beaux Arts Style

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Charming, French carved gilt console wall shelf. A beautifully carved little gilt shelf, it has a serpentine shaped top and a double wall fixing leg This is a delicate little pie...

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Antique 19th Century Beaux Arts More Folk Art

Materials

Giltwood

“The Classic Cars of the 50s” Shop Trade Display Shelf  Good Collectors Piece
“The Classic Cars of the 50s” Shop Trade Display Shelf  Good Collectors Piece

“The Classic Cars of the 50s” Shop Trade Display Shelf Good Collectors Piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

“The Classic Cars of the 50s” Shop Trade Display Shelf Good Collectors Piece, 50s Model Car Display shelf, in good condition The Shelf is 21” high, 19” wide and 5” deep CS188

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Plywood

Masonic Shelf Bracket Made Attributed to the John Haley Bellamy Workshop
Masonic Shelf Bracket Made Attributed to the John Haley Bellamy Workshop

Masonic Shelf Bracket Made Attributed to the John Haley Bellamy Workshop

Located in Nantucket, MA

From 1866-1871 Bellamy had a workshop he rented in a Masonic Hall in Charlestown, Massachusetts. He employed a number of carvers, including his brother Elijah. They made frames, cloc...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

18th Century German Baroque Architectural Putti Bust Wall Shelf Carving
18th Century German Baroque Architectural Putti Bust Wall Shelf Carving

18th Century German Baroque Architectural Putti Bust Wall Shelf Carving

Located in Forney, TX

A wonderful example of Baroque period European folk art, the antique architectural salvage building ornament repurposed as a decorative wall sculpture - candle shelf, is sure to add ...

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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut

Black Forest Style Carved Walnut Wall Bracket Shelf, Stag Head, 1940
Black Forest Style Carved Walnut Wall Bracket Shelf, Stag Head, 1940

Black Forest Style Carved Walnut Wall Bracket Shelf, Stag Head, 1940

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Black Forest style carved wall bracket shelf This is a delightful item, the bracket has a carved stag’s head decorated with leaves and trees from the forest supporting the shaped...

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Early 20th Century Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut

Folk Art Work, Shelf Circa 1900
Folk Art Work, Shelf Circa 1900

Folk Art Work, Shelf Circa 1900

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Folk Art Work, Shelf Circa 1900

Category

Antique 1890s Folk Art Shelves

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Work, Shelf in pine Circa 1900
Folk Art Work, Shelf in pine Circa 1900

Folk Art Work, Shelf in pine Circa 1900

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Folk Art Work, Shelf in pine Circa 1900

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Shelves

Materials

Pine

Mid Century Folk Art Wooden Wall Shelf, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Mid Century Folk Art Wooden Wall Shelf, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

Mid Century Folk Art Wooden Wall Shelf, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

Located in Zohor, SK

A beautifully crafted folk-style wooden wall shelf produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1950s. Made during a brief and distinctive period when traditional folk motifs entered small-scal...

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Vintage 1950s Czech Folk Art Shelves

Materials

Wood

Vintage American Folk Art Painted Wooden Shelf Carved Birds Decor
Vintage American Folk Art Painted Wooden Shelf Carved Birds Decor

Vintage American Folk Art Painted Wooden Shelf Carved Birds Decor

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Naive Folk Art wooden shelf features charming carved bird shaped sides with elongated oval back and two small hooks on the bottom.

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20th Century American Folk Art Shelves

Materials

Wood, Paint

American Folk Art Red Painted Hanging Wall-Mounted Shelf, 19th century
American Folk Art Red Painted Hanging Wall-Mounted Shelf, 19th century

American Folk Art Red Painted Hanging Wall-Mounted Shelf, 19th century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

AMERICAN RED-PAINTED HANGING WALL SHELF Probably Pennsylvania circa the first half of the 19th century Item # 310ZPI05Q A compelling and most useful open bookcase, the simple and au...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rustic Folk Art Paper Shelf, France, 19th Century
Rustic Folk Art Paper Shelf, France, 19th Century

Rustic Folk Art Paper Shelf, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This rustic paper shelf is a functional yet charming addition to any workspace or home interior. With 14 evenly spaced horizontal compartments, it’s ideal for organizing not just pap...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Rustic Shelves

Materials

Wood

Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved and Stained Walnut Wall Shelf with Arrows Motif
Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved and Stained Walnut Wall Shelf with Arrows Motif

Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved and Stained Walnut Wall Shelf with Arrows Motif

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Small Folk Art wall shelf in stained walnut with three display surfaces (ca. early 20th Century, USA).

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Moroccan Painted Folk Art Wall Shelf, Islamic Style, Handcrafted, 1960
Moroccan Painted Folk Art Wall Shelf, Islamic Style, Handcrafted, 1960

Moroccan Painted Folk Art Wall Shelf, Islamic Style, Handcrafted, 1960

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Moroccan Painted Folk Art Wall Shelf This charming little wall hanging shelf is in the Islamic style and hand painted The shelf is 5” high, 30” wide and 5” deep HW123

Category

Vintage 1960s Islamic Shelves

Materials

Paint

1950s Hand-Painted Folk Art Dog Bench or Shelf, USA
1950s Hand-Painted Folk Art Dog Bench or Shelf, USA

1950s Hand-Painted Folk Art Dog Bench or Shelf, USA

Located in Stamford, CT

A very charming Folk Art wood dog bench or shelf from New England.

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Vintage 1950s American Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Petite Black Forest Shelf Console Antique German Folk Art, 1900s
Beautiful Petite Black Forest Shelf Console Antique German Folk Art, 1900s

Beautiful Petite Black Forest Shelf Console Antique German Folk Art, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A lovely little shelf made of hand carved wood, made in the black forest area in Germany. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. It is not marked. A nice addition to your col...

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Antique Early 1900s German Victorian Wall Brackets

Materials

Metal

Tramp Art Shell Embedded Wall Shelf Unit
Tramp Art Shell Embedded Wall Shelf Unit

Tramp Art Shell Embedded Wall Shelf Unit

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice vintage "Tramp Art" wall shelf made of wood with imbedded sea shells, circa 1940s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 20.25"W x 6.5"D x 38"H. The...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Shell, Wood

20th C Folk Art Organic Modern Rustic Natural Edge Wood Slab Wall Shelf w/ Pegs
20th C Folk Art Organic Modern Rustic Natural Edge Wood Slab Wall Shelf w/ Pegs

20th C Folk Art Organic Modern Rustic Natural Edge Wood Slab Wall Shelf w/ Pegs

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome Late 20th Century Folk Art Organic Modern Rustic natural edge wood slab wall shelf with four pegs.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand-Painted Folk Art Doll Figurine on Wooden Block Base with Fabric.
Vintage Hand-Painted Folk Art Doll Figurine on Wooden Block Base with Fabric.

Vintage Hand-Painted Folk Art Doll Figurine on Wooden Block Base with Fabric.

Located in Seattle, WA

Light wear is present consistent with age, including minor paint rubs and subtle fabric aging on the bonnet.A delightful addition to a folk art collection, nursery display, or shelf ...

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Vintage 1970s Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique 19th Century Bistro Shelf
Antique 19th Century Bistro Shelf

Antique 19th Century Bistro Shelf

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Antique 19th Century Bistro Shelf in beech traces of use, but no chips or restoration

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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Shelves

Materials

Beech

One of a Kind Hand-Carved Folk Art Hand Sculpture, Rustic Wood, Circa 1960s
One of a Kind Hand-Carved Folk Art Hand Sculpture, Rustic Wood, Circa 1960s

One of a Kind Hand-Carved Folk Art Hand Sculpture, Rustic Wood, Circa 1960s

Located in Round Top, TX

While she has kept the majority of her father’s work to preserve his legacy, she chose to part with this particular sculpture—making it a rare opportunity for collectors and lovers o...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

19thc English Pine Book Shelf / Plate Rack
19thc English Pine Book Shelf / Plate Rack

19thc English Pine Book Shelf / Plate Rack

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc English Pine book shelf / plate rack. Wonderful construction with beautiful patina and look. Strong and sturdy design. Crown length 64.5 Full height - 50 Shelf length - 62.5...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Bookcases

Materials

Wood

19th Century Original Blue Painted Hanging Rack with Shelf
19th Century Original Blue Painted Hanging Rack with Shelf

19th Century Original Blue Painted Hanging Rack with Shelf

Located in Round Top, TX

This festive 7' long hanging rack or shelf is a wonderful example of the folk art found in Eastern Europe during the 1800's.

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Continental  Carved Oak Convex Mirror with Bracket Shelf
Continental  Carved Oak Convex Mirror with Bracket Shelf

Continental Carved Oak Convex Mirror with Bracket Shelf

Located in Montreal, QC

Continental carved oak frame surrounding convex mirror, an eagle with outstretched wings surmounting the garlanded circular frame above a shelf supported by crested falcon. This mi...

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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Convex Mirrors

Materials

Oak

19th Century Decorative Painted wood Wall Shelf with Drawers
19th Century Decorative Painted wood Wall Shelf with Drawers

19th Century Decorative Painted wood Wall Shelf with Drawers

Located in London, GB

This 19th-century decorative wall shelf with drawers exemplifies the refined charm of period craftsmanship. Constructed from painted wood, it combines practicality with aesthetic app...

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Shelves

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Original Red Painted Bucket/ Crock Shelf From Pennsylvania
19th Century Original Red Painted Bucket/ Crock Shelf From Pennsylvania

19th Century Original Red Painted Bucket/ Crock Shelf From Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand made Pennsylvania wooden crock shelf. Four tier shelf with great stability. The wonderful red hue has a great tone. Great patina to the body. Very strong and sturdy.

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Shelves

Materials

Wood

Miniature Corner Shelf Erhard & Söhne Antique German Dollhouse Toy 1900s
Miniature Corner Shelf Erhard & Söhne Antique German Dollhouse Toy 1900s

Miniature Corner Shelf Erhard & Söhne Antique German Dollhouse Toy 1900s

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This rare and exquisite miniature antique German corner shelf is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful intricate design, it is suita...

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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Vintage Diminutive Black Lacquered Table or Wall Shelf with Carved Red Finials
Vintage Diminutive Black Lacquered Table or Wall Shelf with Carved Red Finials

Vintage Diminutive Black Lacquered Table or Wall Shelf with Carved Red Finials

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Charming display shelf composed of a carved wooden frame retaining its original black lacquer with elegant red finials/feet (ca. 1920s, USA). Two metal brackets present to the back f...

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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Primitive Wall Shelf in Pine, By a Swedish Carpenter, Late 19th Century
Primitive Wall Shelf in Pine, By a Swedish Carpenter, Late 19th Century

Primitive Wall Shelf in Pine, By a Swedish Carpenter, Late 19th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A truly authentic wall shelf / vitrine, made by a Swedish carpenter in the late 19th century. Constructed from durable pine wood, the shelf exudes a rustic charm characteristic of pr...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Pine

Primitive Early 20th Century French Shelf in Patinated Oak, Wabi Sabi, 1920s
Primitive Early 20th Century French Shelf in Patinated Oak, Wabi Sabi, 1920s

Primitive Early 20th Century French Shelf in Patinated Oak, Wabi Sabi, 1920s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Odense, DK

This striking three-bay bookcase, crafted from solid oak, features a warm, rich patina that highlights the wood’s natural grain and age. Generous in scale and presence, its bold, arc...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Early Oak Carved Panel Niche, Wall Mounted Mirror Shelf, 17th Century
Antique Early Oak Carved Panel Niche, Wall Mounted Mirror Shelf, 17th Century

Antique Early Oak Carved Panel Niche, Wall Mounted Mirror Shelf, 17th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE CARVING An early oak carved panel with a central niche topped with a clamshell, above that swags of fabric are depicted. The niche is flanked on either side by hanging fruit...

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Antique 17th Century European Folk Art Table Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Oak

19th Century French Leather and Papier Mâché Horse Sculpture with Horsehair Mane
19th Century French Leather and Papier Mâché Horse Sculpture with Horsehair Mane

19th Century French Leather and Papier Mâché Horse Sculpture with Horsehair Mane

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring a touch of whimsical folk art charm to a shelf, child’s room, or country interior with this unusual antique horse sculpture from France.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Paper

Lot of Sixteen Mid Century Wood Milliner Hat Blocks, USA, 20th Century
Lot of Sixteen Mid Century Wood Milliner Hat Blocks, USA, 20th Century

Lot of Sixteen Mid Century Wood Milliner Hat Blocks, USA, 20th Century

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Perfect for mounting as an art installation, or displayed individually as objets d'art - a decorative sculptural, folk art addition to any shelf or display.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

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Painted Tramp Art Shelf Signed and Dated
Painted Tramp Art Shelf Signed and Dated

Painted Tramp Art Shelf Signed and Dated

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H 49 in W 35.5 in D 15 in

Painted Tramp Art Shelf Signed and Dated

Located in North Egremont, MA

Graphic bookcase or shelf with large chip carved edging and three paint colors. Signature of bunting, Ocean City and the date July 4th 1932. Striking rows of mortise and tenons add a...

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Vintage 1930s North American Painted Furniture

Red Shelf
Red Shelf

Red Shelf

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H 27.75 in W 18.75 in D 7 in

Red Shelf

Located in Woodbury, CT

A wonderful shelf with early, most probably original red wash made from a single pine plank back board with finely scrolled sides and a molded edge shelf.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

Norwegian Dragon Shelf
Norwegian Dragon Shelf

Norwegian Dragon Shelf

Unavailable

H 20.08 in W 22.05 in D 7.09 in

Norwegian Dragon Shelf

Located in Notteroy, NO

Traditional hand-carved rustic Norwegian dragon shelf, made from pine, late 19th-early 20th century, sourced locally in Norway. Charming and unique little shelf, old, rustic pine wit...

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Antique Early 1900s Norwegian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Folk Art Corner Shelf
Folk Art Corner Shelf

Folk Art Corner Shelf

Unavailable

H 43 in W 24 in D 16 in

Folk Art Corner Shelf

Located in Northfield, IL

This pine corner shelf has hand-carved details on the edges and stiles.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Adirondack Shelves

Materials

Pine

Vintage Folk Art Painted Shelf from Hungary
Vintage Folk Art Painted Shelf from Hungary

Vintage Folk Art Painted Shelf from Hungary

Unavailable

H 13.78 in W 37.8 in D 18.51 in

Vintage Folk Art Painted Shelf from Hungary

Located in Lábatlan, HU

Vintage Folk Art painted shelf from Hungary.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Folk Art Shelves

Materials

Pine

Painted Tin Corner Shelf
Painted Tin Corner Shelf

Painted Tin Corner Shelf

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H 17 in W 10.25 in D 7 in

Painted Tin Corner Shelf

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Terrific cut tin corner shelf in original black paint with red painted line decoration. American, circa 1870.

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Tin

Three Tier Wall Shelf
Three Tier Wall Shelf

Three Tier Wall Shelf

Unavailable

H 18.5 in W 15 in D 14 in

Three Tier Wall Shelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1900 three tiered wood wall shelf with scalloped cut edges, all in as found green paint, New England origin.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Shelves

Materials

Wood

18th C Painted Spice Shelf With Delft Elements
18th C Painted Spice Shelf With Delft Elements

18th C Painted Spice Shelf With Delft Elements

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H 23 in W 26 in D 12 in

18th C Painted Spice Shelf With Delft Elements

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Charming small hand painted wood shelf with delft columns. This is made to be hung on the wall and the underside is also painted. The wood portion is painted to imitate the delft c...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Folk Art Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Ceramic

19th Century Carved Wooden Folk Art Shelf
19th Century Carved Wooden Folk Art Shelf

19th Century Carved Wooden Folk Art Shelf

Located in Surrey, BC

Excellent example of a well-made balanced wooden wall shelf in Original painted finish with just the right amount of details, all anchored with a small carved heart in the centre of ...

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Antique 1890s Canadian Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Softwood

19th Century American Scalloped Back  Folk Art Shelf
19th Century American Scalloped Back  Folk Art Shelf

19th Century American Scalloped Back Folk Art Shelf

Located in New York, NY

Nice Piece of American Folk Art. Purchased from an an Estate in Ellsworth Maine. American circa 1840's, made from pine, birch, square nails and retaining the original finish. Wonder...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Birch

Vintage Folk Art "Spool" Shelf with Original Paint
Vintage Folk Art "Spool" Shelf with Original Paint

Vintage Folk Art "Spool" Shelf with Original Paint

Located in Astoria, NY

An early 20th century folk art shelf with original white and teal paint.

Category

20th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

c.1890 Austrian Black Forest Folk Art Shelf w/Carved Deer
c.1890 Austrian Black Forest Folk Art Shelf w/Carved Deer

c.1890 Austrian Black Forest Folk Art Shelf w/Carved Deer

Located in Highwood, IL

Fantastic utilized anywhere from a gentleman's library displaying his favorite reads to a entry hall as a console with a rustic mirror above. Unique Black Forest Folk Art items, such...

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Wall Brackets

Materials

Walnut

Green Painted Swedish 19th Century Folk Art Mirror and Wall Shelf
Green Painted Swedish 19th Century Folk Art Mirror and Wall Shelf

Green Painted Swedish 19th Century Folk Art Mirror and Wall Shelf

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A late 19th century green painted Folk Art shelf with an installed mirror in the middle.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Shelves

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Rustic Folk Art Wall Shelf
Rustic Folk Art Wall Shelf

Rustic Folk Art Wall Shelf

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H 16 in W 31 in D 7 in

Rustic Folk Art Wall Shelf

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Rustic Folk Art wall shelf This charming little shelf comes from the South of France and it is painted in the Mediterranean Folk Style with many bright colours, sadly the paint i...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Folk Art Miniature Shelf Pod Model
19th Century Folk Art Miniature Shelf Pod Model

19th Century Folk Art Miniature Shelf Pod Model

Located in London, GB

19th Century Folk Art Miniature Shelf Pod Model. A complete one off, encased in this 19th Century folk-art hand-crafted pod is a selection of mutton/cow bone goblets and vases in mi...

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

19th Century Swedish Plate Shelf
19th Century Swedish Plate Shelf

19th Century Swedish Plate Shelf

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H 54.34 in W 36.62 in D 13.78 in

19th Century Swedish Plate Shelf

Located in Kramfors, SE

Unusually large plate shelf in pine from the early 1800s. The shelf has never been painted and has its origin in northern Sweden. It is meant to hang on a wall or stand on a bench.

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Pine

Old Vintage Fun Wooden Hand Painted Sign 'No Parking' Decorative Wall Shelf Art
Old Vintage Fun Wooden Hand Painted Sign 'No Parking' Decorative Wall Shelf Art

Old Vintage Fun Wooden Hand Painted Sign 'No Parking' Decorative Wall Shelf Art

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A very old sign, probably dates back to Mid 20th Century. the condition is as seen, the wood is old but has been treated and sealed to preserve the finish so that it can be enjoyed a...

Category

20th Century British Folk Art Signs

Materials

Pine

Antique Painted Fok Art Book Case
Antique Painted Fok Art Book Case

Antique Painted Fok Art Book Case

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H 52.75 in W 69.5 in

Antique Painted Fok Art Book Case

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Whimsical painted folk art shelf with wings. Top shelf has one drawer and bottom shelf has two drawers. original paint.

Category

Early 20th Century Guatemalan Bookcases

Materials

Cedar, Paint

19thc Rare Original Black  Painted Tramp Art Hanging Corner Shelf
19thc Rare Original Black  Painted Tramp Art Hanging Corner Shelf

19thc Rare Original Black Painted Tramp Art Hanging Corner Shelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The untouched surface is dry yet well preserved .This is ex Allen Katz Antiques collection.This hanging shelf is a great example of early 19thc folk art .The shelf is wonderful for d...

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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Pine Painted Shelf
Pine Painted Shelf

Pine Painted Shelf

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H 16 in W 96 in D 5.5 in

Pine Painted Shelf

Located in Baltimore, MD

An outstanding piece of folk art in original paint. This shelf with fourteen hand-carved coat pegs bears the name of Orzsabet Orban to whom it was given in 1868, almost certainly on...

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Antique 19th Century Hungarian Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

Large Vintage English Hand-Painted Brewery Pub Sign with Shelf
Large Vintage English Hand-Painted Brewery Pub Sign with Shelf

Large Vintage English Hand-Painted Brewery Pub Sign with Shelf

Located in Norwich, England

Large vintage English hand-painted brewery pub sign with shelf. 'Fremlins Ales', Kent. 1950s. Depicting early country scenes. The central shelf would probably have been used to di...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Signs

Materials

Wood

19thc  painted Clock shelf
19thc  painted Clock shelf

19thc painted Clock shelf

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H 11 in W 35 in D 7 in

19thc painted Clock shelf

Located in Surrey, BC

Very nicely detailed original clock shelf, with strong showing of old ochre painted surface. This piece is pine and has very robust form with full square nailed construction. Recen...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Canadian Country Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

Unusual 1940's Rocket Ship painted steel Gondola / Shelf , store fixture
Unusual 1940's Rocket Ship painted steel Gondola / Shelf , store fixture

Unusual 1940's Rocket Ship painted steel Gondola / Shelf , store fixture

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual 1940's 3-tier Rocket Ship painted steel Gondola / Shelf , store fixture..Great quality.Retains it's original distressed finish , patina, Hand delivery avail to New York City ...

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

17/1800s Museum-Quality Wall Shelf, Primitive Farmhouse / Cabin RUSTIC Antique
17/1800s Museum-Quality Wall Shelf, Primitive Farmhouse / Cabin RUSTIC Antique

17/1800s Museum-Quality Wall Shelf, Primitive Farmhouse / Cabin RUSTIC Antique

Located in Skien, NO

Extremely Rare - Museum-Quality 17/1800s Norwegian Wall-Hanging Shelf This important and exceptionally rare antique wall-hanging shelf originates from Trøndelag / Trondelag, Norway,...

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Antique Early 19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Bentwood, Pine

Rooster Original Painted Iron Shelf Hinges, Pair
Rooster Original Painted Iron Shelf Hinges, Pair

Rooster Original Painted Iron Shelf Hinges, Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These amazing original painted iron hinges are a pair and in very good condition. One is a little larger than the other.

Category

20th Century American Country More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

19thc Original Painted Red-White & Blue Spool Shelf
19thc Original Painted Red-White & Blue Spool Shelf

19thc Original Painted Red-White & Blue Spool Shelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc original painted and decorated spool shelf. This amazing spool shelf is in really fantastic painted surface. Patriotic painted shelf with stars and painted surface. Amazing pie...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

19thc Original Painted Red-White & Blue Spool Shelf
19thc Original Painted Red-White & Blue Spool Shelf

19thc Original Painted Red-White & Blue Spool Shelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc original painted and decorated spool shelf. This amazing spool shelf is in really fantastic painted surface. Patriotic painted shelf with stars and painted surface. Amazing pie...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Original Black Painted Wall Box or Shelf
19th Century Original Black Painted Wall Box or Shelf

19th Century Original Black Painted Wall Box or Shelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This alligatored surface shelf was made for tiny smalls or collectables. It also could be used for small Folk Art pieces.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Country Primitives

Materials

Wood

19th c Clock shelf in original blue paint
19th c Clock shelf in original blue paint

19th c Clock shelf in original blue paint

Located in Surrey, BC

Nice country clock shelf in old age cracked surface with detail chip carved brackets. Square nailed construction.

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Antique 19th Century Canadian Primitives

Materials

Pine

19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED FOLKY TRI-ANGULAR EARLY HANGING SHELF
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED FOLKY TRI-ANGULAR EARLY HANGING SHELF

19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED FOLKY TRI-ANGULAR EARLY HANGING SHELF

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL AND EARLY 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED,GREEN AND BITTERSWEET PAINTED HANGING WALL SHELF.EARLY HAND MADE NAIL CONSTRUCTION AND WONDERFUL SURFACE.THE LOLYPOP ENDS ON THE OUTSIDES O...

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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Original Painted Early  20th Century Shoe Rack/Shelf On Wheels
Original Painted Early  20th Century Shoe Rack/Shelf On Wheels

Original Painted Early 20th Century Shoe Rack/Shelf On Wheels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

RARE AND UNUSUAL ORIGINAL PAINTED EARLY 20THC SHOE TREE/RACK FROM PENNSYLVANIA.THESE RACKS ARE INDUSTRIAL AND ARE FROM THE OLD SHOE FACKTORY'S.VERY UNUSUAL TO FIND IN OLD PAINT.IT HA...

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Early 20th Century American Painted Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bracket Shelf
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bracket Shelf

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bracket Shelf

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H 7.5 in W 10.38 in D 7.13 in

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bracket Shelf

Located in Nantucket, MA

These Folk Art carvings are called "Black Forest" although most were actually carved in Switzerland, and others in Bavaria as well as in the Black Forest region.

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Antique 1870s Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

17th Century Memento Mori Carving Shelf Ledge Macabre Curio Antique
17th Century Memento Mori Carving Shelf Ledge Macabre Curio Antique

17th Century Memento Mori Carving Shelf Ledge Macabre Curio Antique

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A finely carved Memento Mori base to hold the holy cross, now hangs to make for a decorative wee shelf. Original oil gilt and green ground, European in origins, age related wear knoc...

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Antique 17th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Memento Mori Carving Shelf Calvarium Ledge Macabre Curio Antique
18th Century Memento Mori Carving Shelf Calvarium Ledge Macabre Curio Antique

18th Century Memento Mori Carving Shelf Calvarium Ledge Macabre Curio Antique

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A finely carved Memento Mori base to hold the holy cross, now hangs to make for a decorative wee shelf. Original polychromed painted decoration, European in origins, age related wear...

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Antique 18th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Paint-Decorated Shelf Carved in the Form of a Native American Chief
Paint-Decorated Shelf Carved in the Form of a Native American Chief

Paint-Decorated Shelf Carved in the Form of a Native American Chief

Located in York County, PA

Paint-decorated shelf, carved in the form of a native American chief with great colors and exceptional, original surface, circa 1890 Carved and painted shelf in the form of the si...

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Antique 1890s American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Swedish Folk Art Hanging Shelf
Swedish Folk Art Hanging Shelf

Swedish Folk Art Hanging Shelf

Located in Greenwich, CT

Swedish early 19th C blue painted bobbin turned hanging shelf.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Original Painted Keystone, Boston Tin Toy Steam Roller Truck
Original Painted Keystone, Boston Tin Toy Steam Roller Truck

Original Painted Keystone, Boston Tin Toy Steam Roller Truck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great piece of American folk art for a wall shelf or bar. In working condition.

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Toys

Materials

Iron, Tin

Rustic Painted Folk Art Wall Shelf with Drawers
Rustic Painted Folk Art Wall Shelf with Drawers

Rustic Painted Folk Art Wall Shelf with Drawers

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Rustic Painted Folk Art Wall Shelf with Drawers This charming little wall hanging shelf has 2 small drawer and id hand painted in a Folk Art Style The shelf is 14” high, 20” wide an...

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Pine

A rustic alpine shelf French folk art of 20th-century
A rustic alpine shelf French folk art of 20th-century

A rustic alpine shelf French folk art of 20th-century

By Alexandre Noll

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A rustic alpine shelf, representative of 20th-century French folk art, features two sturdy uprights and five solid wooden shelves intricately joined together with wooden pegs.

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Shelves

Materials

Wood

Antique Folk Art Painted Wall Hanging Shelf Colonial Early American Primitive
Antique Folk Art Painted Wall Hanging Shelf Colonial Early American Primitive

Antique Folk Art Painted Wall Hanging Shelf Colonial Early American Primitive

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique wooden wall hanging shelf with drawer, painted with a yellow, green and red Folk Art floral design, marked “Todds” on the reverse.   

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Antique Hungarian Blue Folk Art Painted Wall Shelf
Antique Hungarian Blue Folk Art Painted Wall Shelf

Antique Hungarian Blue Folk Art Painted Wall Shelf

Located in Round Top, TX

A charming pine wall rack retaining much of the original folk art painted floral design on a dark blue background. Where the paint has been worn and faded from decades of use, the na...

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Swedish Folk Art Pine Shelf, In the style of Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s
Swedish Folk Art Pine Shelf, In the style of Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s

Swedish Folk Art Pine Shelf, In the style of Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Odense, DK

The charming Swedish Folk Art pine shelf, created in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth during the 1930s, is a delightful testament to both craftsmanship and folk art aesthetics.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Vitrines

Materials

Pine

Vintage Rustic Pine Folk Art Wall Shelf with Drawer
Vintage Rustic Pine Folk Art Wall Shelf with Drawer

Vintage Rustic Pine Folk Art Wall Shelf with Drawer

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Vintage Rustic Pine Folk Art Wall Shelf with drawer. This charming little wall hanging shelf has a small drawer with a towel rail beneath The shelf is 15” high, 17” wide and 8” d...

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Vintage 1960s Rustic Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Antique Folk Art Painted Hanging Shelf And Coat Rack
Antique Folk Art Painted Hanging Shelf And Coat Rack

Antique Folk Art Painted Hanging Shelf And Coat Rack

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H 11.25 in W 61.25 in D 10.5 in

Antique Folk Art Painted Hanging Shelf And Coat Rack

Located in Round Top, TX

This delightful hanging shelf/rack still maintains its original floral Folk Art paint in reds and yellow over a blue colored background with date of 1873. ?

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Adirondack Folk Art Large Twig Branch Wall Shelf Planter Pocket Mirror Art Frame
Adirondack Folk Art Large Twig Branch Wall Shelf Planter Pocket Mirror Art Frame

Adirondack Folk Art Large Twig Branch Wall Shelf Planter Pocket Mirror Art Frame

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Adirondack Folk Art large twig branch wall shelf planter pocket mirror art frame.

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Mid-20th Century North American Adirondack Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Pine Shelf
Early 19th Century Pine Shelf

Early 19th Century Pine Shelf

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H 34 in W 25.5 in D 6 in

Early 19th Century Pine Shelf

Located in Nantucket, MA

A painted pine hanging shelf in unusual triangle form with scalloped surround, retaining its original red paint.

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Antique 1820s American Folk Art Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Painted Pine Proscenium Curtain Wall Curio Shelf Theater Bookcase
Antique Painted Pine Proscenium Curtain Wall Curio Shelf Theater Bookcase

Antique Painted Pine Proscenium Curtain Wall Curio Shelf Theater Bookcase

Located in Dayton, OH

Large antique wall hanging shelf with two tiers, framed like a stage proscenium or window with carved curtains. Made from Pine. Measure: 35".  

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Original Blue Painted Hanging Wall Display Shelf Plate Rack
19th Century Original Blue Painted Hanging Wall Display Shelf Plate Rack

19th Century Original Blue Painted Hanging Wall Display Shelf Plate Rack

Located in Round Top, TX

A charming pine wall rack retaining much of the original folk art red painted tulip/floral design on a dark blue background.

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Shelves

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

19th Century Original Blue Painted Pine Hanging Shelf with Pegs and Plate Rack
19th Century Original Blue Painted Pine Hanging Shelf with Pegs and Plate Rack

19th Century Original Blue Painted Pine Hanging Shelf with Pegs and Plate Rack

Located in Round Top, TX

This delightful hanging rack is a wonderful example of the folk art found in Eastern Europe during the 1800's.

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Shelves

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

Appalachian Willow and Root Wood Corner Table
Appalachian Willow and Root Wood Corner Table

Appalachian Willow and Root Wood Corner Table

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H 33.5 in W 24.75 in D 12.5 in

Appalachian Willow and Root Wood Corner Table

Located in Chireno, TX

Appalachian willow and root wood corner table, constructed circa 1910. This decorative Folk Art piece includes under-shelf and remnants of old dark brown paint.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

19THC Early Sheraton Minature Chest Of Drawers/Salesman Sample
19THC Early Sheraton Minature Chest Of Drawers/Salesman Sample

19THC Early Sheraton Minature Chest Of Drawers/Salesman Sample

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic early miniature chest of drawers with a painted key hole.This little fantastic handmade chest of drawers is probably a salesman sample of which this design was made later i...

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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Saussine French 1900 Tir De La Mere Michel Children's Shooting Game Functional
Saussine French 1900 Tir De La Mere Michel Children's Shooting Game Functional

Saussine French 1900 Tir De La Mere Michel Children's Shooting Game Functional

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this stunning and very rare Tir De La Mere Michel (Shoot the brother of Michel) circa 1900 shooting game by Saussine France A rare piece of antique Frenc...

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20th Century French Victorian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

Hand Painted Folk Art Shelf circa 1900 Hungary
Hand Painted Folk Art Shelf circa 1900 Hungary

Hand Painted Folk Art Shelf circa 1900 Hungary

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H 12.6 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in

Hand Painted Folk Art Shelf circa 1900 Hungary

Located in Trensacq, FR

Charming hand painted Folk Art corner shelf from Eastern Europe, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Boxwood

Folk Art Corner Shelf C1900 Hungary
Folk Art Corner Shelf C1900 Hungary

Folk Art Corner Shelf C1900 Hungary

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H 12.6 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in

Folk Art Corner Shelf C1900 Hungary

Located in Trensacq, FR

Charming hand-painted Folk Art corner shelf from Eastern Europe c1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Boxwood

Primitive Folk Art Wall Shelf, France, 19th Century
Primitive Folk Art Wall Shelf, France, 19th Century

Primitive Folk Art Wall Shelf, France, 19th Century

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H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 7.49 in

Primitive Folk Art Wall Shelf, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This unique folk art shelf is as functional as it is beautiful.

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Shelves

Materials

Wood

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Materials

Wood

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Folk Art Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal folk art shelf for your home. Frequently made of wood, pine and softwood, every folk art shelf was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a folk art shelf — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A folk art shelf is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in folk art, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Folk Art Shelf?

A folk art shelf can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,513, while the lowest priced sells for $180 and the highest can go for as much as $4,367.