Folk Art Decorative Objects

Step into a time when storefronts told their story with charm and character. This striking, hand-painted metal trout sign is a rare and wonderfully quirky example of the early 20th-c...

Massive Custom French Beaded Spray by Studio VL from the 1990's. Fantasy oversized Lilac hand beaded into a large exaggerated scale in unusual color combinations with new and vintage French and Czech glass beads. Based on the traditional craft of French beaded flowers...

Hand carved wooden pig with original paint. the base is made specifically for this carved pig. Signed David Barber. Very well done. 33 W x 19.5 H x D.

Hand carved and painted 1940s wooden whale, came from Nantucket. Wonderful patina in original paint. Custom made stand. Great size for a mantle or as a large display piece.

A painted 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art wood box, with blue and red. These boxes were used for multiple purposes, eg to transport during long trips important documents and priva...

Vintage large American Folk Art statue features a large cat sitting with its tail raised up and slightly curled, looking straight forward with its ears perked up. The cat is sculpted...

Charming Antique Tramp Art Box, France, Circa 1900 A very charming tramp art box featuring beautifully hand-carved work in two-toned wood. The lighter sections are framed with delic...

Rare Swedish travel box with stunning patina and hand forged iron details. Sweden, circa 1800-1850. Weathered H:21cm W:37cm D:29cm

85 cm long and lean crocodile in hand-carved wood. We have been told that it was brought home from Africa during the 1980s by a Danish Tourist. It has a screw to its back - allowing ...

Switzerland / 19th century / Black ForestJewelry box / oak / Antique An exquisite example of 19th-century Swiss artisanal craftsmanship. This Black Forest jewelry box is richly hand...

A museum-quality Arts & Crafts folk art chandelier, conceived and handcrafted in southern Germany in the early years of the 20th century. This exceptional sculptural pendant transcen...

A striking and sculptural antique wooden dough trough, hand-carved in Sweden during the late 18th to early 19th century. Hewn from a single piece of oak, this substantial object embo...

A charming vintage mannequin from the 1950s, beautifully crafted figure is a perfect blend of functionality and folk art, making it a unique and striking decorative piece. The manneq...

Cast Iron Charm: American Folk Art Cat Doorstop This charming piece of American folk art is a cast iron doorstop modeled in the form of a black and white tuxedo cat. Doorstops like ...

19th century Swedish folk Art wooden bowl dated 1874 & ASRSPES A stunning antique organic wooden bowl with lovely patina & originalpaint. You can see the use of time. The bo...

Impressive hand-painted Folk Art box from the Mid-18th Century. The box has been hand-painted in rusts, reds and greens with roses and flowers. Original paint and metal hardware. Won...

19th century hand painted rustic Swedish box circa 1850. Good quality near square decorative strong box.  Made from solid pine and hand painted in the traditional scandinavian way, ...

Fabulous horse head hitching post from the latter part of the 19th century. Beautiful craftsmanship and detail in the casting. Horse Head sits on a fluted round column with a new ste...

Large Early 20th Century Asian Hand-Woven Winnowing Basket – Folk Art Wall Sculpture This large early 20th century hand-woven winnowing basket is a striking example of traditional A...

Hand carved ebony hardwood bust of a young Benin warrior Traditionally carved Benin artistry Circa 1970 Height 10.75 inch, Width 5.5 inch, Depth 2.75 inc...

Barbed Wire Collection / Display Mounted on a Texas Shaped Plaque.

Swedish 19th Century painted long case clock or Grandfather clock. This Scandinavian folk art clock is from the region of Småland, where the village of Lönshult is (see the name of t...

An oversized stack of Buffalo Nickels, cast in solid zinc, cool to the touch and satisfyingly weighty in the hand. Industrial metal elevates humble pocket change into something sculp...

Charming vintage Tonala pottery bird figurine is decorated with hand-painted decor of white bird in a landscape, framed with abstract bands of deco...

A hand-made folk art sculpture of a horse from the End of 19th Century/ Early 20th Century. This French made papier mâché horse is wrapped in leather, presented in its authentic old ...

Charming vintage Chinese standing panda figure, a wonderful example of traditional woven folk handicraft, likely produced in workshops associated with Shanghai or the Zhejiang region...

A Swedish original painted and carved bentwood box from the 19th Century Folk Art period. These small 19th Century Scandinavian collectibles were usually hand crafted and sometimes p...

Painted plaster pig from the first half of the 20th century, originating from France. Originally, these plaster sculptures were displayed in shop windows or in butchers' and delicate...

Swedish antique birch hand made wooden bowl. Made to be used as a dining dish / plate. Fine quality of handwork. this is are true piece from the early 19 century. Beautiful patina o...

Folk Art Jewelry Box or Miniature Tabletop Sized Chest of Drawers. This vintage wood piece with four drawers has lots of character and patina. Each drawer features a hand painted lea...

Playful stretching Tonala pottery cat figurine is decorated with beautiful hand painted abstract geometric and floral designs in blue, green, and earthy brown palette. Variations in...

Stunning original tramp art serving dish with two bowls and a squirrel figurine in the center. This carved masterpiece is made of softwood, spruce, which has been stained a slightly...

Charming folk art 19th-century country English pine blanket chest or box featuring a Georgian manor house facade on the outside. The storage box has a hinged top and handles on each ...

Vintage vase features celadon craquelure glaze with motifs of flying cranes and clouds, the "Thousand Cranes" design that common to Korean Goryeo ware. It has the distinct Maebyong shape with small opening, short neck, round shoulder, wide base, and constricted waist. The vase is signed and stamped on the bottom with maker's marks. Maebyong is the Korean pronunciation for the Chinese Meiping...

A well-executed example of American tramp art, this lidded box features all-over chip carving in the layered notch technique characteristic of the form. The stepped pyramid base adds...

Vintage or antique cast iron door stop features a bouquet of blue, white, and pink flowers. Carefully painted, highly detailed flowers are juxtaposed by the monochromatic light blue ...

There is a great deal of rawness and authenticity to this 1930s French owl decoy. It is carved in wood and nail - upholstered with some kind of animal leather. Its eyes and beak is m...

A rare 19th-century wooden printing block featuring a finely carved paisley motif, designed for textile printing. This rectangular block measures 12.5 x 11 cm and showcases the exqui...

ELFRIEDE MEINDL (1926-2020) - Fine vintage folk art ceramic figure of an Atlantic fisherman on a plinth base - small size - featuring elaborate hand made and hand crafted details thr...

Large African wall-hanging basket, Circa 1970. This large decorative basket comes from Africa, purchased by one of my clients during a trip to Ethiopia in the 70s. It is made of han...

Vintage bamboo Ikebana basket features an elongated, flattened form with prominent rounded handle. The basket is woven of thin round bamboo strips that are secured with transparent ...

Pair of marquetry boxes with aluminum pulls. Each box measures about 4.75" wide, 4.75" deep and 7" high.

Here is a very unusual and LARGE (22.5" high) kangaroo piece by Mexican artist, Herón Martínez Mendoza (1918-1990). This is a handmade item that, although is considered folk art, has...

These large hand-woven palm sculptures are made from natural palm and provide rustic, organic modern, contemporary design for any home decor. Their unique w...

Monumental antique carved wooden trough or bowl, 19th century. This is a rare antique hand carved wooden trough or bowl, which can be used for decoration or as a (fruit) bowl or mag...

FanFantastic all original hand carved and painted 19thc hanging wall cupboard . This folky cupboard was found in the mid west in untouched condition. The cupboard has hand carved and...

Vintage knitting basket with lid and braided strap handle is strikingly similar to the one in Ethnographic department collection of the Peabody...

A rare and deeply evocative Swedish hand-carved wooden bowl dating to the late 18th century, circa 1750. Crafted from birch, this sculptural vessel embodies the quiet poetry of wabi-...

19th century hand painted pine storage box circa 1840. We are pleased to offer this original painted storage box. Hand painted florals to the lid with initials mjd and an anno date...

Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved trinket box or catchall is perfect for the collector. Nice antique collectible to display in yo...

19thc original Blue painted Firkin. Original Copper nail construction. Fantastic patina. Wonderful old blue paint, the interior is a beautiful natural color and in great condition.

Vintage Folk Art carved wooden bowl or open box features a hand-carved wood construction, accented with rattan splints and fitted with carved handle in shape of goose head and neck. ...

Vintage Vietnamese Backpack Basket. A woven form starting with a square bamboo base tapering up to an open round sturdy mouth with a a smooth interior surface, specifically used in t...

Vintage or antique oversized gathering basket features traditional rib or buttocks shape with the bent wood ring rim and handle. The plaited splints are carefully interwoven to carry...

Charming American Toleware Tin Box. Box is hand-painted in vivid folk art floral motifs of red, gold, and green against a deep black background. The domed lid features an oval black tin handle, and the front of lid retains the front portion of its original latch. This example displays the warmth and character typical of the 19th century decorative tinware, where utilitarian household objects were elevated through hand-painted embellishment. The floral and foliate designs were often inspired by Pennsylvania German or New England folk art traditions. Artisans and tin peddlers offered these brightly adorned boxes, trays, etc to rural families. Each was uniquely decorated, often by women, to reflect floral motifs in domestic interiors of the Federal and Victorian periods. In today's interiors, this toleware box...

19th century Swedish folk Art wooden bowl dated 1791 & owner marks PPS A stunning antique organic wooden bowl with lovely patina. You can see the use of time. The bowl is made of...

This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...

19th century Swedish wooden bowl from Northern Sweden. A genuine 19th century Swedish Folk Art Wooden bowl with lovely patina. The bowl has a fantastically fine wood carving in the ...

19th century Irish embroidered silk picture with a gold frame adorned with an antique silver braid and aventurine, emerald, and topaz polished stones. The picture shows the phrase, ...

Cast iron sculpture of a Scottie terrier door stop with original black paint. Fantastic patina on this doorstop with great age and wear. Wonderful addition to an existing collection ...