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Tyrolean Folk Art

Tyrolean Folk Art Armchair, Austria, 19th Century
Tyrolean Folk Art Armchair, Austria, 19th Century

Tyrolean Folk Art Armchair, Austria, 19th Century

$3,250

H 24.41 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in

Tyrolean Folk Art Armchair, Austria, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

; Low Armchair; Tyrolean folk art low armchair, a stunning embodiment of late 19th-century

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Rustic Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

M. LAWRENCE - Tyrolean Folk Art Painting on Panel - Signed - Late 20th Century
M. LAWRENCE - Tyrolean Folk Art Painting on Panel - Signed - Late 20th Century

M. LAWRENCE - Tyrolean Folk Art Painting on Panel - Signed - Late 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

M. LAWRENCE - Vintage Tyrolean style folk art oil painting on plywood panel - untitled - finished

Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Plywood, Paint

Manual Entrance Bell in wrought iron, Tyrolean Craftsmanship from 1950s
Manual Entrance Bell in wrought iron, Tyrolean Craftsmanship from 1950s

Manual Entrance Bell in wrought iron, Tyrolean Craftsmanship from 1950s

By Vienna School of Arts and Crafts

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Manual entrance bell in wrought iron, Tyrolean craftsmanship from 1950 The wrought iron structure

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Signs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Bronze

Original 18th Century Tyrolean Spinning Wheel in Walnut, Still Working
Original 18th Century Tyrolean Spinning Wheel in Walnut, Still Working

Original 18th Century Tyrolean Spinning Wheel in Walnut, Still Working

Located in Vigonza, Padua

A museum tool, made entirely by hand that recalls the peasant culture of the past.

Category

Antique 18th Century Austrian Antiquities

Materials

Walnut

Carved Wood Tyrolean Model of a Hunting Lodge, circa 1880
Carved Wood Tyrolean Model of a Hunting Lodge, circa 1880

Carved Wood Tyrolean Model of a Hunting Lodge, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

circa 1880 carved wooden Tyrolean model of a hunting lodge with carved and painted Folk Art figures and

Category

Antique 1880s German Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

18th Century Folk Art Carved Chair Swiss Alp History Escabelle Tyrolean Sgabello
18th Century Folk Art Carved Chair Swiss Alp History Escabelle Tyrolean Sgabello

18th Century Folk Art Carved Chair Swiss Alp History Escabelle Tyrolean Sgabello

Located in London, GB

A special, remarkably decorative, extremely rare and wonderfully striking antique European folk-art

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Swiss Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut, Oak

Set of Three Folk / Tyrolean-Style Chairs in Mint Green, Finland c. Early 1900s
Set of Three Folk / Tyrolean-Style Chairs in Mint Green, Finland c. Early 1900s

Set of Three Folk / Tyrolean-Style Chairs in Mint Green, Finland c. Early 1900s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A characterful set of three folk chairs in the Tyrolean style, most likely of Finnish origin

Category

Antique Early 1900s Finnish Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

Rare Pair of Tyrolean Walnut Armchairs  18th Century
Rare Pair of Tyrolean Walnut Armchairs  18th Century

Rare Pair of Tyrolean Walnut Armchairs 18th Century

$1,750

H 35.5 in W 19.75 in D 20 in

Rare Pair of Tyrolean Walnut Armchairs 18th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Rare Pair of Tyrolean Walnut Armchairs 18th Century Crescent arm ending in rounded terminals

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Folk Art Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th-century Limewood Carvings of Romantic Tyrolean Scenes
Pair of 19th-century Limewood Carvings of Romantic Tyrolean Scenes

Pair of 19th-century Limewood Carvings of Romantic Tyrolean Scenes

Located in San Francisco, CA

Austria/Germany. These types of carvings are characteristic of late 19th-century Alpine folk art. They’re

Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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Pair of Tyrolean Carved Figure Lamps
Pair of Tyrolean Carved Figure Lamps

Pair of Tyrolean Carved Figure Lamps

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in

Pair of Tyrolean Carved Figure Lamps

Located in Charlottesville, VA

with a staff and sack of belongings slung over his back, the other with a back pack. These folk art

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Pine

19th Century Hand Carved Folk Art Tyrolean Figure
19th Century Hand Carved Folk Art Tyrolean Figure

19th Century Hand Carved Folk Art Tyrolean Figure

Located in London, GB

19th Century Hand Carved Folk Art Tyrolean Figure A lovely example of a mid-19th Century folk art

Category

Antique 1850s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Tyrolean Painted Tray, Red
Antique Tyrolean Painted Tray, Red

Antique Tyrolean Painted Tray, Red

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H 3.94 in W 14.18 in D 9.85 in

Antique Tyrolean Painted Tray, Red

Located in Vo', Veneto

Antique Tyrolean painted tray. Measures: L 36 cm, P 25 cm Refined Tyrolean painted tray

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Fir

Tyrolean Painted Box
Tyrolean Painted Box

Tyrolean Painted Box

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H 10.24 in W 16.15 in D 6.7 in

Tyrolean Painted Box

Located in Vo', Veneto

Red Tyrolean painted box Measures: H.17 cm - L.41 cm - P.26 cm Hand painted antique Tyrolean

Category

Antique 1840s Italian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fir

1842 Bluie Floral Painted Tyrolean Chest
1842 Bluie Floral Painted Tyrolean Chest

1842 Bluie Floral Painted Tyrolean Chest

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H 20.87 in W 48.04 in D 22.84 in

1842 Bluie Floral Painted Tyrolean Chest

Located in Vo', Veneto

1842 Painted Tyrolean Chest H. 58cm – L. 122cm – D. 53cm Tyrolean chest built in fir wood

Category

Antique 1840s Austrian Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Fir

Austrian Hand Painted Armoire
Austrian Hand Painted Armoire

Austrian Hand Painted Armoire

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H 73.23 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in

Austrian Hand Painted Armoire

Located in London, GB

and painted by a local painter in the style of Tyrolean folk art in the valley regions of Austria

Category

Antique 1820s Austrian Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

Tyrolean Painted Box
Tyrolean Painted Box

Tyrolean Painted Box

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H 5.12 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in

Tyrolean Painted Box

Located in Vo', Veneto

Tyrolean painted box Measures: H. 12.5cm, L. 25cm, P. 19.5cm Storage box in fir wood painted

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fir

19th Century Tyrolean Painted Side Chair
19th Century Tyrolean Painted Side Chair

19th Century Tyrolean Painted Side Chair

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H 35 in W 16 in D 13.5 in

19th Century Tyrolean Painted Side Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

19th century Tyrolean side chair retains many coats of paint, applied over generations, and features

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Wool

Wooden Sculpture Of Saint James The Great, 18th Century (tyrolean School)
Wooden Sculpture Of Saint James The Great, 18th Century (tyrolean School)

Wooden Sculpture Of Saint James The Great, 18th Century (tyrolean School)

Located in Bilzen, BE

patina. Executed in pinewood, the statue bears the hallmarks of Tyrolean folk-Baroque craftsmanship

Category

Antique 18th Century Austrian Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Wood

A late 18th C. Harlekin, Tyrolean carved Wood centerpiece in shape of a clown
A late 18th C. Harlekin, Tyrolean carved Wood centerpiece in shape of a clown

A late 18th C. Harlekin, Tyrolean carved Wood centerpiece in shape of a clown

Located in Vienna, Vienna

A harlekin or clown, Tyrolean carved wood centerpiece in shape of a harlekin , end of 18th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Early Tyrolean Hope Chest
Early Tyrolean Hope Chest

Early Tyrolean Hope Chest

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H 26.75 in W 57.5 in D 27.75 in

Early Tyrolean Hope Chest

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Hope chest from the Tyrol, Austria, circa 1780. The front is decorated with bouquets of roses in footed urns, and the sides are painted with large compass roses. The interior has a l...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

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By Specchi Veneziani

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Category

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$925 / item

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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
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By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Materials

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$1,800 / item

H 17 in W 10 in D 5 in

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Located in Culver City, CA

Wrought iron sconce with three (3) glass panes. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standa...

Category

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Materials

Metal

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Tyrolean Folk Art For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of tyrolean folk art for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fir and softwood. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of tyrolean folk art — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of tyrolean folk art, those designed in folk art and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Tyrolean Folk Art?

Prices for a piece of tyrolean folk art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $595 and can go as high as $8,236, while the average can fetch as much as $3,246.

A Close Look at Folk-art Furniture

Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.

Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.

Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.

Questions About Tyrolean 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What Ukrainian folk art is called depends on its medium. Named after the village from which it emerged, Petrykivka is a type of decorative painting that often features colorful flowers and birds against a white background. The name for decorating eggs is pysanky, and vyshyvka is the term for decorative embroidery. Explore a large selection of folk art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between fine and folk art comes down primarily to function. Fine artists produce paintings, prints, sculptures and other artworks to express an idea or concept, communicate a message or tell a story. With folk art, artists are usually more interested in following cultural traditions than self-expression. Pieces of folk art often have more practical uses compared to works of fine art, such as quilts and furniture. Other examples of folk art include pottery, masks, textiles and carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of fine and folk art.
  • 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.