New England Folk Art

Grain painted backless display cupboard from New England. Original latch closure, and with an interior hook for left door. Old glass doors and adjustable shelves (except top shelf). ...

Bold red painted covered carpenters tool box belonging to "W. LAYMEN" who wants you to keep your "HANDS OFF!" Yellow pinstriping and flourishes. New England origin (possibly Maine). ...

A New England pine chest with original red and black, dot and squiggle decoration on a yellow ground. This country chest also features a mold base with two iron handles and an interi...

Of elegant proportions, this serving table retains its original gray and green painted finish with a grape and vine stencil motif decorating the backsplash. Of New England origin, pr...

A white-painted slat-back Windsor side chair wonderfully decorated with a strawberry motif across the crest and foliate devices throughout. This Windsor chair likely originated in Ne...

A New England cherrywood and pine tavern table retaining its original red-painted finish. This table features a single board top with bread board ends over tapered legs with pegged c...

A rare board with a modernistic Paul Klee-like composition. George Howard Monks, a surgeon at Harvard Medical School, invented the game Halma in 1883/1884. It is based on the Eng...

Excellent set of six plank seat half-spindle chairs in original yellow paint and decoration, nice black line details throughout and bamboo turned legs, circa 1840, New England.

New England Stepback Cupboard with a 3 shelf top and strap hinged and batten lower door. With rosehead nail construction and 19th century dry blue painted surface this is a fine exam...

Handsome New England rocker in fine, original yellow paint and decoration and nicely worn mahogany arms. The paint decoration focuses on a handsome bunch of fat grapes, a more unusua...

This American ship weathervane is made in copper with cast iron sails and upper portion. The piece still retains its original gilt and is probably made in New England, possibly Cushi...

One drawer pine blanket chest with all-over carving, 13 star shield motif, exuberant carved leaves, cut-out feet. Mellow old varnished surface, possibly original but may have been po...

Velocipede Whirligig

Heavily worn and perfectly distressed painted oil on board of a still life featuring a bowl of fruit with a knife and a glass of wine. Primitive, naive, evocative painting with exce...

C14094
A 19th.c. New England Shaker lidded basket of hand fashioned splint with hand carved attached handles.
26 in. H x 20 in. Dia.

New England, possibly Vermont. circa 1820-1830. Eastern white pine with polychrome painted surface Condition: excellent condition, original paint decorated surface with applied va...

Fine pair of mid 19th century portraits signed by O. B. Loomis and dated 1841. Oil on canvas, excellent, original frames. A handsome couple - she with her book and he with his staff,...

19th Century New England Folk Art reverse painting on glass coastal seascape, circa 1870s, unsigned, depicting a sloop in danger on the rocks, a dory coming to the rescue, figures wa...

This piece would be perfect for the folk art collector with a high appreciation for nautical antiquity.

Nineteenth Century New England Wooden Kitchen Implements as Folk Art Wall Sculpture

This is an extremely rare, well conceived and constructed, and delightfully whimsical piece of New England folk art. Mounted on a stretcher for hanging.

This late 19th century three dimensional original salmon pained sheet iron weather vane is fashioned in the shape of a swimming whale and is a fantastic example of New England folk a...

This fantastic all original blue painted 19thc blanket chest is in the most electric blue surface .The finely cut out ogee feet are in a great as found condition. This chest is in g...

This group of three late 19thc original painted and hand carved decoys are in great condition . They all have painted decorated feathers and all slightly different in shapes and for...

Fantastic undisturbed surface large red 19thc dough bowl or trencher signed NSS - Ekeberg and was found in the state of Maine . The patina is unbelievable with a white worn interior...

This early New England portrait of a young girl all dressed up for church. This wonderful folky girl is in her white dress and red hat and umbrella. It is from circa 1840-1860. The g...

This charming hand-painted wooden box exemplifies early American folk art, blending utility with artistry. The box is constructed with rose head nails, a detail indicative of late 18...

This piece from and old Maine estate was clearly made with love. Quintessential New England folk art item. Measures: 25 inches tall 10.75 square.

Painted trade sign with original paint and molding with strong vivid colors. Recycled from a previous black painted and gold leaf sign.

This wonderful original painted decoy was found in New England. This pintail bird has a great shape and undisturbed surface.

This pair of original hand-carved and painted decoys. This is quite unusual to find a pair of matching male and female birds. Wonderful carving and super Undisturbed surface. Great p...

This fine early 19thc oil painting / portrait of an Quaker lady in fantastic detailed clothing and fancy bonnet.The detail work of the oil on canvas is just amazing and very finely w...

19Thc Original lime green painted furkin bucket with the original lid.The fingers or bands are secure with copper nails.The condition is very good minor tiny loss to the backside of ...

19th century New England woven splint bushel basket, circa 1880, having wide splint staves held between the split oak rim by square cut nails, and carved into a double arrow shape to...

This large over size pantry or cheese box has all the bells and whistles. The finger bands are over lapping and have early original handmade copper nails. The condition is very good ...

This early New England walnut wall box has a small dovetailed drawer and a wonderful undisturbed surface. The cutouts are the most detailed I have ever seen on one of these fancy pip...

This fine hand-carved and painted goose is in good condition with minor wear and tear from age and use. Signed by the carver "LOUGHRAM” on the base.

This amazing 19thc tulip applique quilt is most unusual with a indigo blue cotton back round fabric.Photo is not true as there is no fade in this border.Fine piecing & quilting.

A great folky painted chest dated 1867 on the front. This pine six board blanket box with a double interior till, hinged lid and original paint decoration. It is inscribed in decora...

This is a large 19th century Shaker pantry box found in New Hampshire. It has the large exaggerated fingers or bands with handmade rose head nails and wood peg construction. This is ...

Fantastic 19th century original cream painted early dome top trunk. This simple design yet very early American simplicity and purity is in great condition. This wonderful slightly wo...

19th century New England early work bench or stool. This stool is mixed woods of pine and hickory seat. Condition is very good and sturdy.

Rare early 19thc New England dough bowl with handles and amazing worn patina.This long narrow dough bowl has wonderful old surface and holds a lot of fruit,stone fruit or even a velv...

This fine quilt is quite early and in very good condition. The quilting is tight and the piecework is quite good. This quilt was purchased at the Wilton, CT. Antique Show many years...

A fine painted metal sheet Weathervane representing a setter. Nice patina, paint loss and rust, with all directional arrows, on wooden base, circa 1930s.  

This wide seat 19thc robin egg blue child's ladder back chair is in undisturbed surface and in very sturdy condition. This chair was found in New England . The patina is the best.

This amazing collection of matching 19thc graduated sizes & original putty painted boxes are in great condition . The pantry's are all in the same amazing surface and were found in t...

19thc early handmade oak or hickory hay fork from New England in very good condition .The construction is square nails and wood pegs.The condition is very good and ready for hanging ...

Hooked rug with a dog in the center surrounded by a red floral border. Made in New England, wool construction, probably Massachusetts, ca 1860-1880. A great early example, nicely exe...

Amazing early hand carved dough bowl with handles and fantastic patina. This bowl is in wonderful condition with some early tin repairs . Great surface ! This is one of the largest a...

Long hand hooked log cabin runner rug in amazing , pristine condition with a multi colored mix of blocks bound in a black framed border through out. The size is four foot wide by 12 ...

THIS PIECE OF FOLK ART IS A GREAT ADDTION TO ANY AMERICANA COLLECTION.

A GREAT ADDITION TO ANY FOLK ART COLLECTION.

The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...

Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...

“Beautiful Swedish Rococo bombe-shaped chest of drawers with elegant curved sides and a serpentine front, characteristic of Swedish Rococo. Three drawers with bronze fittings, as wel...

A rare survivor from a fleeting moment in Cowan Pottery's history, before it closed at the onset of the Great Depression, this plate designed by Thelma Frazier Winter depicts a riot ...

Pocket Pale Blue Sloes is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque stil...

A beautiful early 1900s Ice Chest. Made oak with a stout rectangular frame featuring three doors, original brass hardware and paneled sides. Interior is enameled with two mesh shelve...

This vintage porcelain tray brings a playful yet polished sensibility to any setting, effortlessly balancing charm and sophistication. Crafted with a smooth, high-gloss finish, the p...

A wooden coffee or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.

Unusually large 19th century French folk art storage basket. coiled construction with straw and bark. Ca 1890 France.

The Matchbox Series is composed of roughly 4”x 6” boxes that make direct references to iconic NYC institutions. These boxes come with slide out inserts that are filled with oversized...

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

An elegant pair of French bergères or wingback chairs from France, showcasing timeless appeal and refined proportions. These comfortable lounge chairs feature classic high backs with...