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Nautical Folk Art Hand Carved Wooden Whimsy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mount to something else (it does not stand erect on its own). Often, these 'sticks' were nautical
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1910s American Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Unique Folk Art Guernsey Shell Diorama Display
Located in London, GB
in a country house setting. A complete one-off piece of nautical Folk Art in completely untouched
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1880s British Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Folk Art Ship Model
Located in Doylestown, PA
A naive Folk Art ship model in carved wood with fabric sails and elaborate rigging, American, circa
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Swedish Folk Art Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
churches for protection of ship and crew has inspired such folk art sculptures. We have here a lovely
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1950s Swedish Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
Folk Art Scratch Built Boat, Early 20th C
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian folk art boat of 2 rigged masts - completely scratch built from pine and teak wood
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Steel
19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
A delightful and highly decorated example of a late
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19th Century British Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Folk Art Boat Model Collection
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art Boat Model Collection
Every now and again something truly amazing
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1920s British Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
Folk Art Nantucket Island Ornamental Fishing Line "Fish" Spool Souvenir
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand carved and painted mint green fish souvenir spool from Nantucket Island (ca. 1940s, MA, USA). The fishing twine is connected to a small metal hook affixed to the fish's mouth. W...
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1940s American Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Stone
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie of a Square-Rigged Ship, circa 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie of a Square-Rigged Ship, circa 1850, a sailor's folk art hand
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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Wool
H 19.25 in W 26.5 in D 2 in
A rare 19th century folk art diorama of two sailing vessels racing at sea.
Located in Central England, GB
This most attractive mid 19th century folk art cased diorama shows a view at sea with a large three
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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Other
H 6.3 in W 20.67 in D 3.35 in
Folk Art Sea Shore Resin Composition Panel
Located in Ferndale, MI
Folk art sea shore resin composition panel.
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Mid-20th Century American Used Nautical Folk Art
A folk art diorama model passenger ship in a bottle English circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This early 20th century ship in a bottle diorama is of a rarer subject being an early large steam ocean going passenger liner set in a scene just off the shoreline with a lighthouse ...
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Mid-20th Century British Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Glass
A four mast 18th century ship in a bottle, English folk art circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
and it has been very nicely hand painted. These rare folk art bottles were often made by sailors
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Early 20th Century British Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Glass
20th Century Diorama Folk Art Three Mast Model Ship in a Bottle English, C 1930
Located in Central England, GB
A fine Diorama Folk Art Model ship in a bottle
This skilfully made diorama of a three-mast early
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20th Century English Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Glass
H 3.55 in W 9.45 in D 2.96 in
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Ship of the Line and Sloop, ca 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Triple Decker Ship of the Line and Sloop, ca 1850
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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Wool
H 21.63 in W 29.5 in D 1 in
Large Nineteenth Century Zinc Buoy
Located in Chicago, IL
on a metal stand. Fabulous piece of nautical folk art or found object.
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19th Century American Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Zinc
Vintage Nautical Table Lamp with Patinated Brass Boat Propeller Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive nautical table lamp composed of a nylon rope wrapped stem anchored by a vintage boat
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1970s American Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Brass
19thC Nautical Six Spoke Solid Brass Yacht Steering Wheel. American, Circa 1870
Located in Incline Village, NV
simply as a stand alone piece of folk art. It can sit on a shelf or a table top, or would look terrific
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1870s American Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Brass Nautical Distress Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass battery powered floating distress lantern with Fresnel lens and hoop handle. Weight is 1 pound.
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1950s Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Nautical Miles Gauge on Board
Located in Norwell, MA
Thomas Walker & Son polished and lacquered "Nautical Miles gauge with three readings. Mounted to a
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1950s Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Framed Nautical Bow Pennant with Anchor
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed nautical pennant on mast with a red field and white fouled anchor by Taylor. Fitted to a
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1950s Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Nautical Vernier Sextant, G.W.Butters, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Vernier Nautical Sextant, G.W. Butters, London.
A fine curved frame vernier sextant, the
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Early 1900s English Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Brass
19th Century Scottish Sailors Folk Art Naval Maritime Pen & Ink Chess Board
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather wonderful pen and ink on paper sailors chess board, with a
aesthetically pleasing geometric pattern and with what appears to be Scottish castles, HMS Alert & Discovery.
Hou...
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19th Century Scottish Victorian Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Oak, Paper
H 18.31 in W 18.31 in D 0.79 in
Vintage Nautical Spot Light by General Electric
By General Electric
Located in New York, NY
Vintage small nautical searchlight by General Electric, USA, circa 1950. For decorative display
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1950s American Industrial Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Nautical Display in Showcase France Beginning 20th Century
Located in Salzburg, AT
Nautical display in showcase France beginning 20th century.
The object is finely handcrafted from
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1910s French Neoclassical Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Plaster, Wood
Unique Folk Art Copper Viking Ship Table Piece with Shields and Boxes on Deck
Located in Lisse, NL
High quality Viking Folk Art.
This all handcrafted, realistic and detailed Viking ship was
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Early 20th Century European Medieval Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Copper, Brass, Bronze
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H 14.2 in W 12.6 in D 7.9 in
1920s English Pair of Nautical Candelsticks in Silvered Bronze
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of English nautical candlesticks from the 1920s, lost wax casting in silvered bronze. Made in
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1920s Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Large European 1930's Nautical Map Reader Magnifying Glass
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This European set of two nautical magnifying glass map-readers are quite unusual and rarely found
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1930s German Industrial Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Monumental Antique English Brass Telescope Tripod Maritime Instrument Nautical
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare and genuine 19th century English Victorian brass telescope on tripod stand. Features amazing optics and a large adjustable base with spike pointed feet.
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19th Century Victorian Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Brass
H 70 in W 40 in D 40 in
Pre World War 1 Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
By E.S. Ritchie & Co
Located in Norwich, GB
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Nautical compass mounted by a brass gimbal into
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Early 1900s Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Copper
20th C. Vintage Large Double Wooden Pulley Block Industrial Maritime Nautical
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Exceptionally large industrial nautical wooden pulley block with double wood sheaves made from oak
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20th Century Belgian Industrial Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Metal
H 18.12 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in
American Nautical Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted in Mahogany Case, Circa 1890
Located in Hollywood, SC
American nautical mahogany yacht binnacle with a hinged locking oval glass viewing port, original
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1890s American American Empire Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Pair of American Nautical Gimbaled Nickel Silver & Brass Wall Sconces, C. 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American nautical gimbaled nickel silver over brass mounted wall sconces with bulbous
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1850s American American Empire Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Nickel
H 11 in W 5 in D 8.5 in
Pair of American Brass Nautical Taffrail Log Spinners, Negus, NY, Circa 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass nautical taffrail log spinners, Late 19th century. Stamped by brothers
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1880s American American Empire Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Vintage English Nautical Binnacle in Tall Copper/ Brass and Mahogany Housing, Ty
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Made by John Lilley & Gillie Ltd., England. A standard binnacle form in copper/brass housing with arms set with red and taupe painted iron Kelvin's balls (the taupe one with open hol...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 55 in W 31 in D 21 in
Nautical Sailboat or Yacht Model in Blue and White with Painted Wood Body, 1930s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful model sailboat or yacht created from wood, brass, and canvas. The body is painted in a deep blue at the bottom with white edges. A brass propeller sits underneath. All on a...
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20th Century American American Classical Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Metal
H 28.5 in W 20 in D 6 in
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
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1920s Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Steel
British Woolwork 'Woolie' of Three Ships
Located in Downingtown, PA
wide, 28-1/4 inches wide.
Illustrated: "Woolies: Sailor's Embroidered Folk Art," by Mo Wajselfish
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1870s English Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large 48" Aluminum Hand Made Art Deco Barge (boat) signed Thomas Horan New York
By Michael Horan
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large and Unusual 48" riveted Aluminum Hand Made Art Deco / Modernist Barge (boat) signed Thomas
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1940s North American Art Deco Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum
H 10 in W 48 in D 16 in
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship at Sea
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship at Sea,
Circa 1870
The sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a port side view of the Royal Navy frigate under full sail and flying the Whi...
Category
1870s English Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship at Sea
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship at Sea,
Circa 1870
The sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a port side view of the Royal Navy frigate under full sail and flying the Whi...
Category
1860s English Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Battleship Coming Into Port
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship Coming into Port,
Circa 1865
The British sailor's woolwork has a dramatic view of a Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship coming i...
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1860s English Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship,
The sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a starboard view of a Second-Rate Royal Navy Ship with three masts. The rigging is done in a t...
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1870s English Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Painted Wood Relief Model of a Three-Mast Ship, 20th Century
Located in Buchanan, MI
A painted wood relief model of a three-mast ship
20th century
With a plaque reading Oriol 1884, in a shadowbox frame.
Measures: 26 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches (framed). We also have numerou...
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19th Century Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine"
Located in Downingtown, PA
, Stuart M. (2004). "Sailors' Valentines". In Wertkin, Gerard C. (ed.). Encyclopedia of American Folk Art
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Early 20th Century Bajan Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Shell
Gwen, a Named British Sailor's Woolwork
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie,
The Gwen,
Circa 1875
The small British sailor's woolie depicts a starboard view of the brigantine Gwen sailing on a calm blue sea and flying...
Category
1870s English Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Sailor's Woolie with an Auxiliary Ship and Schooner, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with an Auxiliary Ship and Schooner, circa 1880, a sailor's
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1880s English Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Wool
H 19.38 in W 27.25 in D 1.25 in
British Sailor's Woolwork with Four Ships Sailing Under Star Light
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork with Four Ships Sailing Under Star Light,
Circa 1860-75
The unusual large British sailor's woolie depicts a scene from the Crimea War period under star li...
Category
1860s English Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Cutty Sark Scots Whisky Barrel Top tray
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Cutty Cutty Sark Scots Whisky Barrel Top tray
A good looking piece, made in golden oak and brass bound, this barrel top tray would have had pride of place on the bar to serve a Dr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Oak
19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Trapunto Sails
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Woolie, circa 1860, a sailor's folk art woolwork picture of a British frigate
Category
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Miniature Model Wooden Canoe, American Circa 1950's
Located in Incline Village, NV
While this model canoe might have been used as a salesman sample, whereby merchants, carried it from town to town to encourage sales, it was more than likely used as a demonstration ...
Category
1950s Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Wood
British Sailor's Woolwork with Unusual Border and a Fine Chain Stitch
Located in Downingtown, PA
British sailor's woolwork with unusual border,
Chain stitch,
Circa 1875
The unusually designed charming sailor's woolie depicts a starboard side view of a British two-masted sh...
Category
1860s English Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Very Rare Large Victorian Hand Carved Salesman Sample Skiff Boat American C 1865
Located in Incline Village, NV
19th century folk art boat was likely used as a salesman's sample by an itinerant sales person who
Category
1860s American Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Wood
H 5.25 in W 9 in D 39 in
19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Ship at Anchor Within Oval Cartouche, ca 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Ship at Anchor Within Oval Cartouche, ca 1850, depicting
Category
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Wool
H 21.13 in W 26.13 in D 1.25 in
British Sailor's Woolwork of Three Royal Navy Ships, Circa 1885
Located in Downingtown, PA
British sailor's woolwork of three royal navy ships
Circa 1885
The British sailor woolwork depicts an unusual scene of three different types of Royal Navy Ships which are all fly...
Category
1880s English Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Ketch Pond Yacht, c.1900
Located in Savannah, GA
A gaff rigged ketch pond yacht on display stand, circa 1900.
All original paint, riggings and six sails.
68 ½ inches wide by 12 inches deep by 62 inches tall
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood
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
1850s English Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork with Sea Rescue
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork with Sea Rescue,
Circa 1865-75.
The rare sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a real life incident. It is titled "The Boats and Crew of H.M.S. Arethusa Rescuing th...
Category
1860s English Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Meeanee Outward Bound, Year 1862
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork of H.M.S. Meeanee Outward Bound, Year 1862.
The British sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a starboard view of the H.M.S. Meeanee outward bound passing a lighthou...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Second Rate Ship in Bay
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship,
Circa 1865
The large sailor's woolwork depicts a British Royal Navy Second Rate Ship anchored in a bay, her sails furled. She flies ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Used Nautical Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of used nautical folk art on 1stDibs. A piece of used nautical folk art — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of used nautical folk art — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of used nautical folk art, designed in the Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, Mark Indursky and Nikon each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of used nautical folk art that is worth considering.
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Finding the Right folk-art for You
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional 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. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
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 folk art on 1stDibs.
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