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Folk Art Hand Painted Wood & Iron New Orleans Trolley Car
Located in Port Jervis, NY
vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Industrial Toys

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Folk Art Appliqué Collages Henry vii & Queen Elizabeth 1st
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A really fabulous pair of Folk Art collages by a Sophie Louise Munns (signed on the original
Category

Early 20th Century English Paintings

Materials

Textile, Paper

C1940 Hand Crafted Wooden French Folk Art Airplane with Moving Parts
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand crafted Art Deco styled airplane with the French colors on its tail. All there except
Category

Vintage 1940s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plastic, Hardwood, Paint

NOËL GUAY - Vintage Folk Art Pine Pig Sculpture - Canada - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
restoration - minimal signs of age and use. Size / Dimensions - Small - 3 3/4" (9.5 cm.) Long x 1 3/8" (3.5
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Dated Minimal Tribal Beauty Antique Rug, 1954
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Benny Dated Minimal Antique Tribal Beauty About: The mystique of dated tribal rugs, mmmm you gotta
Category

20th Century Tribal Rugs

Midcentury Folk Art Ashstand with Figure Hand Carved by Paul Emile Caron C1969
Located in Port Jervis, NY
area and is snuggly tight. In amazing excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. This is a 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Fir

Antique Ethnic Artifact Sepik River Cassowary Bone from Papua New Guinea
Located in North Hollywood, CA
upper arm. Antique Ethnic Bone Cassowary Artifact with minimal carving and incised design confined to
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Bone

Antique Toy Steamroller C1940 Style of Buddy L
By Buddy L. 1
Located in Port Jervis, NY
replaced. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Can be parcel posted.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car Chevrolet Station Wagon C1956
Located in Port Jervis, NY
excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, practically unplayed with. Friction motor as strong as day
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Metal

Mid 19th Century Sailor's Elaborate Woolie
Located in Nantucket, MA
sailing into and out of the frame at each corner. A wonderful and elaborate folk art piece with a wild and
Category

Antique 1850s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Mid 19th Century Sailor's Elaborate Woolie
Mid 19th Century Sailor's Elaborate Woolie
H 29.5 in W 36.63 in D 1.5 in
20th C, Hand Crafted Tall Copper Electrified Lighthouse Table Lamp
Located in Port Jervis, NY
excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. See pics #2 & 4 for the scale as it sits next to an
Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Mid Century Tin Litho Windup Toy Skier Girl by Chein C1945
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
with minimal wear.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Toys

Materials

Tin

Midcentury Mercedes Mb300 Sedan Windup on Stand by Prameta with Driver Keyc1958
Located in Port Jervis, NY
winding the clockwork mechanism is in the form of a chauffeur. In excellent vintage condition with minimal
Category

Vintage 1950s German Modern Toys

Materials

Metal

Antique Copper English Setter Dog Weathervane on Stand with Verdigris
Located in Milford, NH
minimal imperfections, losses, and wear. Dimensions overall with stand: Approximately 17.5 in H x 32 in W
Category

Early 20th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Toy Car Ford Falcon Friction C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
with minimal, if any wear. Came from a large lot of toys that were properly wrapped up and stored for
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Industrial Toys

Materials

Metal

Tin Litho Penny Toys Stake & Tanker Truck and a Sedan by Meier
Located in Port Jervis, NY
excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category

Vintage 1930s Spanish Industrial Toys

Materials

Metal

Serenity Veil Cloud White & Clay 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
clay border. The minimal design is adorned with organic stripes, varying in lengths, gracefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ivory Frostfall White pepper & White pepper 180x270 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
symphony that effortlessly blends minimalism with richness. One can find this beauty in various standard
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Country Rugs

Materials

Wool

Constructivist plywood rocking horse, Switzerland 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in ECHT, NL
Minimal Bauhaus design rocking horse. It is made from sheets of plywood. Simple yet ingenious
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Bauhaus Toys

Materials

Plywood

Gossamer Cascade Linen White & Dark Ivory 180x270 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
masterpiece born from the skilled hands of traditional weavers in rural India. The minimal yet detailed design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Country Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ethereal Strokes Natural White & Medium Taupe 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
interior styles, from modern minimalism to classic chic. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Sculpted Swirls Clay & Marble 240X300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
backdrop for a space that exudes luxury. Whether your interior leans towards modern minimalism or classic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gabrielle 924X/Q13 Rug by Barbara Trombatore
By Sitap Carpet Couture
Located in Milan, IT
minimal interior. Two further sizes are available.
Category

2010s Italian Rugs

Materials

Textile

Upcycling Rebus Rug by Barbara Trombatore
By Sitap Carpet Couture
Located in Milan, IT
or minimal interior. Two further sizes are available.
Category

2010s Italian Rugs

Materials

Textile

Kashmiri Gleam White & White 180x270 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
simplicity. A canvas of pure white, this handwoven rug embraces the purity of minimalism, offering a space
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Country Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fair Play 1960s Electro-Magnetic Basketball Scoreboard
By Fair Play
Located in Los Angeles, CA
case in great condition with minimal wear. Illuminates beautifully. Fun piece of art for your home or
Category

Vintage 1960s American Signs

Materials

Aluminum

Painting by Jesus Leuus "Platicando" from Galeria Misrachi, Mexico 1966
By Jesus Leuus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a remarkable piece of art that will captivate any art enthusiast or collector, the
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Post-Modern Paintings

Materials

Masonite

Antique Gentleman's Money Clip, German, Leather, Pocket Coin Holder, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
hue Silver plate frame presents minimal tarnishing, opening in book form   Fitted with a pair of
Category

Early 20th Century German Edwardian Antiquities

Materials

Silver Plate

Penn, Impressionist Landscape Painting "Evening Pasture" by Frederick Wagner
Located in Shippensburg, PA
examination. Canvas is sturdy and stable with minimal trace craquelure throughout. Housed in a replaced silver
Category

20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Bronze Currency
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina and shape on this
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
healing powers. Expressive and dynamic, the staff seems to take flight minimally mounted on a discrete
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Steel, Iron

Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
H 37 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
healing powers. Expressive and dynamic, the staff seems to take flight minimally mounted on a discrete
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Steel, Iron

Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
H 24.75 in W 16 in D 15 in
Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
powers. Expressive and dynamic, the delicate staff seems to take flight minimally mounted on a custom
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Steel, Iron

Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
H 24.75 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
healing powers. Expressive and dynamic, the staff seems to take flight minimally mounted on a discrete
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Steel, Iron

Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
H 24 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in
Danese Milano Undici, Freccia Print by Enzo Mari
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
to bring art into the home by rendering it more accessible to a wider public. The fact that the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Danese Milano Undici, Onde Print by Enzo Mari
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
to bring art into the home by rendering it more accessible to a wider public. The fact that the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Danese Milano Undici, Onde Print by Enzo Mari
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 0.4 in
Danese Milano Undici, Stella Print by Enzo Mari
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
to bring art into the home by rendering it more accessible to a wider public. The fact that the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Danese Milano Undici, Luna Print by Enzo Mari
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
to bring art into the home by rendering it more accessible to a wider public. The fact that the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Danese Milano Undici, Luna Print by Enzo Mari
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 0.4 in
Danese Milano Undici, Cubo Print by Enzo Mari
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
to bring art into the home by rendering it more accessible to a wider public. The fact that the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Danese Milano Undici, Cubo Print by Enzo Mari
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 0.4 in
Danese Milano Undici, Trifoglio Print by Enzo Mari
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
to bring art into the home by rendering it more accessible to a wider public. The fact that the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sleeping Mat, Dayak, Punan People, Kalimantan, Borneo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century Tribal sleeping mat, dayak, Punan people, Kalimantan, Borneo A minimally
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Rattan

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Bronze Ekonda Currency
Located in New York, NY
achieving this kind of minimalism are seemingly inconsistent with its mission of aesthetic humility. This
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Danese Milano 16 Pesci Toys in Solid Oak Wood by Enzo Mari
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
activist. His characteristic style with its minimal forms and consistent use of materials is considered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Toys

Materials

Oak

Danese Milano 16 Animali Toys in Solid Oak Wood by Enzo Mari
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
and a political activist. His characteristic style with its minimal forms and consistent use of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Toys

Materials

Oak

Danese Milano Uno, La Mela Print by Enzo Mari
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
. His characteristic style with its minimal forms and consistent use of materials is considered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Danese Milano Due, La Pera Print by Enzo Mari
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
. His characteristic style with its minimal forms and consistent use of materials is considered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Danese Milano Le Stanze Print by Enzo Mari
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
with its minimal forms and consistent use of materials is considered fundamental to the history of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Danese Milano Le Stanze Print by Enzo Mari
Danese Milano Le Stanze Print by Enzo Mari
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 0.4 in
Danese Milano Le Porte Print by Enzo Mari
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
with its minimal forms and consistent use of materials is considered fundamental to the history of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Danese Milano Le Porte Print by Enzo Mari
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 0.4 in
Andrianna Shamaris Large Copper African Currency
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
kind of minimalism are seemingly inconsistent with its Mission of aesthetic humility. This kind of
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Modern Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Danese Milano Sette, Il Leone Print by Enzo Mari
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
with its minimal forms and consistent use of materials is considered fundamental to the history of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Danese Milano Diciotto, Il Porcello Print by Enzo Mari
By Enzo Mari, Danese Milano
Located in Hicksville, NY
with its minimal forms and consistent use of materials is considered fundamental to the history of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Danese Milano Tre, La Mela E La Pera Print by Enzo Mari
By Enzo Mari, Danese Milano
Located in Hicksville, NY
political activist. His characteristic style with its minimal forms and consistent use of materials is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Danese Milano Otto, L’oca Print by Enzo Mari
By Enzo Mari, Danese Milano
Located in Hicksville, NY
with its minimal forms and consistent use of materials is considered fundamental to the history of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Danese Milano Sei, L’orso Print by Enzo Mari
By Enzo Mari, Danese Milano
Located in Hicksville, NY
with its minimal forms and consistent use of materials is considered fundamental to the history of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Danese Milano Quattordici, La Rana Print by Enzo Mari
By Enzo Mari, Danese Milano
Located in Hicksville, NY
with its minimal forms and consistent use of materials is considered fundamental to the history of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Danese Milano Quindici, Il Gorilla Print by Enzo Mari
By Enzo Mari, Danese Milano
Located in Hicksville, NY
characteristic style with its minimal forms and consistent use of materials is considered fundamental to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Danese Milano Quattro, La Pantera Print by Enzo Mari
By Enzo Mari, Danese Milano
Located in Hicksville, NY
with its minimal forms and consistent use of materials is considered fundamental to the history of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Hunt Brother Circus & Wild West Show Three-Sheet Broadside, circa 1900-1910
Located in York County, PA
red line that frames the headlines and images. Archival, paper tape with minimal adhesion was used to
Category

Early 20th Century American Posters

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Stylized Cat Door Stop in the Style of Walter Von Neesen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Neesen for Chase. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel, Iron

"Red Rooster" American Folk Pop-Art Minimal 23k Gold Oil Paint Contemporary
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
folk art and naive painting in these beautifully painted still lifes (fruit, vegetables, china
Category

2010s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Minimal Folk Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of minimal folk art available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. There are 229 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of minimal folk art you’re looking for, while we also have 76 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of minimal folk art — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of minimal folk art, those designed in folk art, modern and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of minimal folk art over the years, but those crafted by Jim Rose, Danese Milano and Enzo Mari are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Minimal Folk Art?

The average selling price for a piece of minimal folk art at 1stDibs is $1,450, while they’re typically $124 on the low end and $50,400 for the highest priced.
Questions About Minimal Folk Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Minimalism is an art movement that arose in the 1950s as a reaction against Abstract Expressionism.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mexican folk art can be characterized by vibrant colored paintings and jewelry designed with floral motifs. Lush forests and animals, especially birds, are featured in Mexican folk art, which is a blend of Indigenous and European methods and skills. You’ll find a variety of Mexican folk art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jamini Roy was an Indian artist whose paintings often reflected his Indian roots. Roy combined imagery from Indian folk art with Western motifs to create his unique modern works. Subjects ranged from paintings of legendary figures to everyday life in rural Bengal. His goal was to make art affordable to everyone. Browse a selection of Jamini Roy paintings on 1stDibs.