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Antoni Rzasa Polish Folk Art Carved Wood Chair
Located in New York, NY
Polish Folk Art carved and sculpted wood chair created by renown Polish artist and sculptor Antoni
Category

Vintage 1950s Polish Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Guelaguetza Folkloric Art Oaxaca
By Manuel Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
lifetime of dedication to the art of wood carving. Beautiful Folk Art sculpture of the traditional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Toys

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Polished Copper Cream Pail
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished copper cream pail with brass and nickel trim with steel carry handle.
Category

Vintage 1930s English Antiquities

Materials

Copper, Steel

Mid-20th Century Polish Cepelia Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful mid-20th century Polish Folk Art Cepelia rug depicting a village with rows of houses
Category

Vintage 1950s Polish Folk Art Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Folk art walking stick, leather discs and black horne, England 1860.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk art walking stick: stick with metal tip, the shaft made from an iron core in which leather
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century Brass Polished Candlestick Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These early mid-19th century brass polished push up candlestick holders are in pristine condition
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Country More Folk Art

Antique Folk Art Carved Single Piece Tree Trunk Low Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
tree trunk with short stubby legs and curved seat. The entire piece with a fine polished age patina
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wind-Up Toy, Circa 1950 "Smiling Boy Polishing Boots" Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
very American). I have called it "Smiling Boy Polishing Boots" which resembles the clockwork movement
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Composition, Tin

19c Folk Art Country Swedish Adze Carved Rosewood Tripod Table Bowl Decorative
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
polished, make for a very tactile piece. The heavy top is supported by three tapered and stained nut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rosewood, Oak

Pair of Canadian Folk Art Carved Japanese Internment Camp Figures or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Folk Art carved figures is believed to have been made by a Japanese immigrant to
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Softwood

Polished Steel Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel ships lantern. With brass N.M.V. badge (non moving vessel). Fitted with a glass
Category

Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1970's Polished Cotton Fabric w/ Tropical Flamingo design, 9 yards total
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautiful silky polished cotton fabric is made by Argentea from the design studios of David
Category

Vintage 1970s American More Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Stamped & Polished Metal Tribal Mask Wall Hanging
Located in Chicago, IL
Stamped and cut polished metal tribal mask. Foliate headdress, pierced and plated lower lip with
Category

20th Century American Masks

Materials

Lacquer

Heavy Pair of Highly Polished Library Binoculars
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional pair of polished and lacquered English Marine binoculars. Rare amber filtered lenses
Category

Vintage 1930s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass Yacht Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished brass yacht binnacle with gimballed compass by Dirigo. Compass is also polished. Mushroom
Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass Yacht Binnacle
Polished Brass Yacht Binnacle
H 24 in W 16 in D 11 in
Polished Port Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished and lacquered ships port lantern with Fresnel glass lens, removable red filter, protective
Category

Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Polished Port Ships Lantern
Polished Port Ships Lantern
H 24 in W 12 in D 12 in
Polished Steel Boat Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel marine bow lantern with port and starboard fresnel lenses, brass cap. Lacking its
Category

Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Polished Steel Boat Bow Lantern
Polished Steel Boat Bow Lantern
H 10 in W 5 in D 5 in
Polished Steel Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel ships anchor lantern with copper cap, carry handle, glass Fresnel lens, and the
Category

Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Polished Steel Boat Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel bow lantern from a boat with red and blue bullseye lenses to Signal port and
Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Polished Steel Boat Bow Lantern
Polished Steel Boat Bow Lantern
H 13 in W 8 in D 8 in
Polished Steel Ships Onion Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's polished and lacquered onion lantern with protective brass bars, ruby red lens, new socket
Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel

Polished Steel Ships Onion Lantern
Polished Steel Ships Onion Lantern
H 18 in W 10 in D 10 in
Polished Steel Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel ships masthead lantern with clear glass fresnel lens, mounting flanges, vented
Category

Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Polished Steel Ships Port Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel ships port lantern with red Fresnel lens, protective cage, sturdy carry handle
Category

Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Polished Steel Ships Port Lantern
Polished Steel Ships Port Lantern
H 23 in W 14 in D 15 in
Restored Hardwood and Polished Steel Pulley
Located in Norwell, MA
Varnished wood yachting pulley with polished hooks and tether ring. Weight is 1 pound. X-125
Category

Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1800 PRiMITIVE FOLK ART HEMP CUTTING MACHINE VERY DECORATIVE PIECE
Located in GB
very decorative piece of folk art that is a decorators dream We have cleaned waxed and polished it
Category

Antique Early 1800s European Georgian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

Polished Brass Yacht Pulley with Steel Hooks
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished and lacquered yacht pulley with two attached steel hooks. Weight is 1 pound. X-131
Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel

Polished Steel Ship or Yacht Cabin Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel cabin lantern from a ship or yacht. Sturdily built with carry handle, three glass
Category

Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Polished Steel Ships Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of polished and lacquered ships port and starboard lanterns with clear glass Fresnel lenses
Category

Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Antique Industrial Art Deco 'Bar' Illuminated Glass Sign, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
frame housing the internal illuminations above polished plate glass deep etched with 'Bar' and
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Signs

Materials

Steel

Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Internalite Ladies Illuminated Sign, c1920
Located in London, GB
.1930. Wall mounted brass frame housing the internal illuminations above polished plate glass etched
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Signs

Materials

Brass

Polished Copper Ships Port Lantern by Tung Woo
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished ships lantern with glass fresnel lens, brass trim, hinged top with hasp mounted to
Category

Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Internalite Enquiries Illuminated Sign, c1920
Located in London, GB
.1920. Wall mounted brass frame housing the internal illuminations above single sided polished plate
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Signs

Materials

Brass

American Polished Steel Sky Light Binnacle with Rope Carved Base, Phil. C. 1880
By Hands & Sons
Located in Hollywood, SC
American polished steel sky light binnacle with rope carved base, Philadelphia, New Orleans
Category

Antique 1880s American American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel, Brass

Antique Industrial Art Deco 'Exit' Illuminated Glass Sign, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
housing the internal illuminations above polished plate glass deep etched with 'Exit'. Rewired with 1m
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Signs

Materials

Steel

Edwardian Art Nouveau Copper & Oak Shop Sign "Townrow" Hatter Hosier
Located in Norwich, GB
A wonderful English Art Nouveau period polished copper & oak mounted shop sign, "Townrow". Circa
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Signs

Materials

Copper

Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Flambosign Illuminated Exit Sign, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
condition, polished brass housing the internal illuinations with perspex sign with the Exit picked out in
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Signs

Materials

Brass

Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Glass 'Reception' Illuminated Sign. C.1920
Located in London, GB
the internal illuminations above polished plate glass deep etched with 'Reception'. No makers mark
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Signs

Materials

Brass

Giant Art Deco Brass Fountain Pen and Mechanical Pencil Display Models
By Wahl Eversharp Co
Located in Hanover, MA
"Wahl Pen" but this has been worn or polished off over the last 95 years. See image 19 for an example of
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Signs

Materials

Brass

Hand Crafted Wooden Mortar and Pestle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A well crafted wooden Folk Art Mortar and Pestle. The piece is used for crushing everything from
Category

20th Century Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Nepalese Sandalwood Buddha Tree, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Nepalese art and culture. The sandalwood carving is finished with a smooth and polished surface, enhancing
Category

20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Sandalwood

Nepalese Sandalwood Buddha Tree, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Nepalese art and culture. The sandalwood carving is finished with a smooth and polished surface
Category

20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Sandalwood

Vintage Georg Jensen Compact 278AA by Sigvard Bernadotte
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Hellerup, DK
: Material: Sterling silver Styles: Art Deco Hallmarks: Vintage Georg Jensen hallmark from 1945-1977
Category

20th Century Art Deco Mirrors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Internalite 'Ladies' Illuminated Sign, C.1920
Located in London, GB
. Brass frame, darkened by age, housing the internal illuminations above polished plate glass etched with
Category

Early 20th Century English Signs

Materials

Brass

Ship's Lantern of Solid Polished Brass with Fresnel Lens by Nippon Sento Co. LTD
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Norwell, MA
handle, wiring for home use, etc.. This lantern has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Mounted to
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Liturgical Ornament Cape, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 6 Liturgical Ornament Cape. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: B...
Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Baroque Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tribal Earrings
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional pair of Earrings in Rock Crystal from the Naga Tribe in India,great shine and color of the Crystal, very decorative objects to put in your Cabinet de Curiosites
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Tribal Art

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Tribal Earrings
Pair of Tribal Earrings
H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 0.79 in
19th Century Sioux Beaded Moccasins
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
animal, the thicker and more sturdy the hide. In order to create a polished look, the moccasin is sewn
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

19th Century Sioux Beaded Moccasins
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
thicker and more sturdy the hide. In order to create a polished look, the moccasin is sewn inside out
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

Set of 3 Yua Rings In Shell, Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional set of 3 You Rings from Papua New Guinea decorated with shells and cords, used as exchange objects made of the Tridacna Gigas Shell, different dimensions, mounted on an i...
Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

The Wedding, Vintage Polish Theatre Poster by Adam Killian, 1968
Located in London, GB
totally see how his love of traditional Polish folk art fed through his work too.⁠ Polish B1 size: 67.5 x
Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Vertical Sculpture Castaña Teracotta Burnished Clay Fired with Wood Removable
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
Castañas (chestnuts) is a sculpture made of a series of cups. The individual pieces can be rearranged to create different shapes, and can also be used as drinking cups for a coffee ...
Category

2010s Mexican Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Silver Etched Horse Hair Clothes Brush
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Etched Silver Clothing Brush with natural Bristles. The brush would be a compliment to any mens or women's closet or vanity and valet. A wonderfully practical piece or ...
Category

20th Century English Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Silver Etched Horse Hair Clothes Brush
Silver Etched Horse Hair Clothes Brush
H 2.88 in W 7.5 in D 2.5 in
Set of Five Blue Glass Earrings, Bang Chiang, South East Asia, 200AD-4000BC
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Set of five blue glass earrings from Ban Chiang culture, South East Asia Measures: Different heights in stands 14/12/12/11/9 cm.
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Tribal Art

Materials

Glass

Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A very exceptional bridal money as well in shape as in dimensions.
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money
Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money
H 19.69 in W 29.53 in D 3.94 in
Scandinavian 18th Century Brass Nutcracker with Wooden Handles
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 18th century brass nutcracker, probably from Denmark. The brass cracker top glows and is balanced by the brass ends with petite ball tips. Strong warm wooden handles are the p...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Scandinavian Baroque More Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Ships Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Art Deco period ships bow lantern with red and green lenses in a polished steel case that has been
Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Style Ships Bow Lantern
Art Deco Style Ships Bow Lantern
H 12 in W 19 in D 10 in
Ancient Roman Intaglio from 1st-2nd Century AD Carved Carnelian Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
opposite of the cameo technique. The engraving of gemstones was a major luxury art form in the ancient
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antiquities

Materials

Carnelian, Stone

Manual Entrance Bell in wrought iron, Tyrolean Craftsmanship from 1950s
By Vienna School of Arts and Crafts
Located in Vigonza, Padua
is a classic stylized dragon figure, very common in the Austrian Alto Torolo area. We wax polished
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Signs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Bronze

Judaica Polish Israeli Folk Art Biblical Modernist Oil Painting
By Pinchas Shaar
Located in Surfside, FL
little fantastic folk art characters of his Jewish childhood. His work reads like poetry. Indeed, the
Category

1960s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid-Century Moorish Brass and Copper Tea Pot on Kettle
Located in Plainview, NY
centuries past), this object features delicate art work and captivating regional design elements. An elegant
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tribal Art

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Polia Pillin Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Yunomi Tea Cup
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, whimsical diminutive Yunomi tea cup by famed Polish-American master potter/artist
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of polish folk art for your home. An item from our selection of polish folk art — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Find 733 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of polish folk art now, or shop our selection of 31 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of polish folk art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of polish folk art, those designed in folk art, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of polish folk art over the years, but those crafted by Nikon, Nippon Sento Company Ltd and Waldemar Swierzy are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Polish Folk Art?

Prices for a piece of polish folk art start at $75 and top out at $76,463 with the average selling for $1,260.
Questions About Polish Folk Art
  • 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.