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Vintage Finnish Folk Art

Folk Art Chair from Finland
Located in Farsta, SE
One of a kind Folk Art chair from Finland Acid-stained Pine 1930s Consistent with age and
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1930s Finnish Folk Art Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Pine

Vintage Folk Art Chair from Finland
Folk Art Chair from Finland
H 35.83 in W 12.21 in D 10.63 in
Annikki Hovisaari Signed Arabia Finland Scandinavian Modern Studio Pottery Vase
By Arabia of Finland, Annikki Hovisaari
Located in Studio City, CA
Finland. This piece features a sea-like turquoise/ blue glaze and gourd-like shape. Hovisaari began
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Stoneware

Decorative Finnish Mid Century Modern Wall Textile Rug by Pirkko Sillfors, 1976
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century wool rug / wall textile designed by Uhra Beata Simberg Ehrström in 1966 and hand made by Pirkko Sillfors in 1976. In good original condition. A very decorative wall...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool

Swedish Floral Organic Modern Ceramic Wall Plate / Centerpiece, 1950s
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
manufactured by German/Finnish Paul Harald Tilgman in his workshop in the small town of Kortedala close to
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

A Beautiful Set of 9 Unique Curly Birch Cases and Bowls
Located in Helsinki, FI
. Curly birch is a rare variety of birch that occurs naturally in Finland and is highly appreciated for
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Birch

Vintage Rare Scandinavian Craft Geometric Trivets by Kaija Aarikka
By Kaija Aarikka
Located in Hyattsville, MD
wooden and metal wire rod trivet from the Finnish designer Kaija Aarikka. The Aarikka design house is
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Steel

Vintage Finnish Ryijy Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Folk Art Style
Located in Dallas, TX
a bold expressive design combined with folk art style, this hand-knotted wool vintage Finnish Rya
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool

Folk Art floor lamp , natural parts from pinewood
Located in Vantaa, FI
This Folk art lamp is unique floor lamp every part is made from old pinewood parts, branch and burl
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20th Century Finnish Folk Art Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wood

Vintage Finnish Rya Ryijy Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
rugs, are a cherished aspect of Finnish textile art, recognized for their thick pile, intricate designs
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool

French Brutalist massive pine Tree chair, unique, 1950s Handmade, folk art
By José Zanine Caldas, Pierre Chapo
Located in Forest, BE
movement with the French phrases béton brut ("raw concrete") and art brut ("raw art"). The style, as
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Hardwood

Vintage Finnish Rya Ryijy Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
details and a bold expressive design combined with folk art tribal style, this hand-knotted wool vintage
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool

Vintage Finnish Ryijy Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
details and a bold expressive design combined with folk art tribal style, this hand-knotted wool vintage
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool

Island Paradise
By Francoise Deberdt
Located in San Francisco, CA
- France, England, Germany, Finland, Holland, Norway, Switzerland, Bruxelles, Belgique; Australia; Japan
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1980s Folk Art Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Paper, Color, Etching

Signed 1963 Kirsti Ilvessalo Finnish Ryijy Carpet, Punainen Syksy Red Autumn
By Kirsti Ilvessalo
Located in Dallas, TX
Finnish folk textiles known for their thick pile and intricate designs. Ilvessalo's rugs blend modern
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool

László Bornemisza (1910-1995) Toscana - Fairy Town in Oil on Gold Leaf Painting
By László Bornemisza
Located in Meinisberg, CH
magical castles and little fairy folk. Painted on Goldleaf in oil paint and a very smart little gold leaf
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Gold Leaf

Untitled
Located in San Francisco, CA
Subscription Exhibition', Woodcarving Folk Art in Oya - The Figure of Life in Hometown Hyogo, Japan 2006 'Group
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1980s Abstract Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Untitled
Untitled
H 29 in W 38 in D 1.25 in
"McDonald's Hamburgers Invading Japan/Self-Portrait", Watercolor, Figurative
By Masami Teraoka
Located in Detroit, MI
artwork is in the famous Ukiyo-e style. Ukiyo-e is a genre of Japanese art which flourished from the 17th
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Antique Scandinavian Art Deco/Bauhaus Rug by Laila Karttunen
By Laila Karttunen
Located in Milan, IT
Laila Maria Karttunen (1895-1981) was a leading Finnish textile artist. After graduating from the
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool

Antique Room Size Scandinavian Art Deco/Bauhaus Rug by Laila Karttunen
By Laila Karttunen
Located in Milan, IT
Laila Maria Karttunen (1895-1981) was a leading Finnish textile artist. After graduating from the
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool

Hand Made Dovetailed Pyrography and Inlaid Lid Keepsake Box with Photo Album
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautifully made keepsake box. Hinged lid and spine are intricately inlaid with mother of pearl, exotic wood, beads. Backside has pyrographic image burned in. All nicely joined with ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Folk Art Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Brass

Brutalist Elm Buffet Cabinet by Olavi Hanninen
By Olavi Hanninen, Aranjou
Located in Temse, BE
Folk-art Cabinet in solid elm designed by Olavi Hanninen, Finland. The elm shows a rich grain
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1970s Finnish Brutalist Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Brass

Brutalist Elm Buffet Cabinet by Olavi Hanninen
Brutalist Elm Buffet Cabinet by Olavi Hanninen
H 55.52 in W 43.31 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Warm Worldy Charm Meets Midcentury Modern
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
with Folk Art warmth, this vintage Moroccan rug reflects generations of cultural beliefs. Perfect for
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Warm Worldy Charm Meets Midcentury Modern
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
village folk art or Mid-Century Modern style to nearly any space. Perfect for a living room, bedroom
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool

Swedish Modern Rare Ingrid Dessau Manhattan Skyline Tapestry, 1953
By Ingrid Dessau
Located in Uccle, BE
Museum of Art (USA), Milwaukee Art Museum (USA), Nasjonalmuseet (Finland)  
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Wedding Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
By Marianne Richter, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
, Bauhaus, Cubism, Folk Art, or Romantic Industrial. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Sweden. Measures
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
, Southwestern, Desert, Santa Fe, Artisan, Bauhaus, Cubism, Folk Art, or Romantic Industrial. Rendered in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool

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Early Pair Of Arnold Madsen Clam Chairs In Curly Sheepskin, 1944
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic pair of early edition Clam chairs, which were designed in 1944 in Copenhagen for Madsen and Schubell and ever since have become an icon of the Danish Modern design period. ...
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1940s Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Sheepskin, Bentwood

Peter Voulkos Signed Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Pottery Vase, circa 1950s
By Peter Voulkos
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic early work (circa early 1950s) by Master Greek-American potter Peter Voulkos. Signed on base with incised signature by Voulkos. Voulkos is widely considered to be t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Stoneware

Pair! Raymor Mid Century Modern Atomic Pottery Table Lamps Aqua Copper Sputnik
By Raymor
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT! Spectacularly Rare Pair Raymor Mid Century Modern Atomic Pottery & Metal Table Lamps Stunning Turquoise & Copper Hues! Here is a fabulous pair of mid century modern ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Metal

Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Bowl by Marita Lybeck, 1950s/1960s
By Arabia
Located in Helsinki, FI
Scandinavian modern ceramic bowl by Marita Lybeck from Finland from the 1950s/1960s. Signed on the bottom. Classic Scandinavian modern style. Good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Ceramic

Philip Arctander Sheepskin Clam Chair by Vik & Blindheim
By Vik & Blindheim, Philip Arctander
Located in Littleton, CO
"Muslingestolen", aka "the clam chair" lounge chair designed in 1944 by Danish architect Philip Arctander. The chair was first produced in Denmark by Nordisk Staal & Mobel Centra...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Sheepskin, Oak

Huge Burl Wood Stump Chair
Located in Farsta, SE
Extremly big stump chair, one of a kind! The weight and size of this norwegian kubbestol is something out of the ordinary. Its presence, sculptrual qualities, the way the organic no...
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1930s Norwegian Brutalist Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Birch

Huge Burl Wood Stump Chair
Huge Burl Wood Stump Chair
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
Swedish Modern Tilgmans Ceramic Wall Platter with Birds 1958
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Swedish Modern Tilgmans Ceramic Wall Platter with Swans, 1958 Stunning handmade ceramic piece by Swedish Tilgmans Keramik. Fully glazed hanging wall decoration depicting two elegant...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Ceramic, Stoneware

French Majolica Sun Wall Plate, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual French yellow Majolica sun plate with bird, butterfly, insects and grapes, circa 1880.      
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1880s French Victorian Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Ceramic, Majolica

Pair of Brutalist Chairs
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very nice sculpted rustic chairs in plain wood. Close to the work of Chapo.
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Elm

Pair of Brutalist Chairs
Pair of Brutalist Chairs
H 36.23 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Bitossi Seta Vase, Ceramic, Gold, White, Turquoise, Sgraffito, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Seta Vase, Ceramic, Gold, White, Turquoise, Sgraffito, Signed. Cylindrical vase with tapered neck that widens below the shoulders. Decorated with gold bands and an alternatin...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Ceramic

Roman Emperor Bust Plaster Life Size Mark Anthony
Located in Buxton, GB
This beautiful sculpture is a stunning depiction of the famous Roman emperor Mark Anthony. The piece is made of high-quality plaster and stands at an impressive 50cm tall with a leng...
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Mid-20th Century French Classical Roman Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Plaster

Vivid Blue Turquoise Fat Lava Cyclope Pottery Vase, 1960s
By Charles Cart
Located in Kensington, MD
The distinctive glaze on this tall pitcher vase was developed by Charles Cart the founder of the Le Cyclope Pottery brand in Annecy-le-Vieux in the Haute Savoie area of France. The f...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Pottery

Handcrafted Ken Edwards Ceramic Wall Plate Tonala Mexico Folk Art Pottery
By Ken Edwards
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Ken Edwards ceramic plate Tonala Mexico folk art pottery. Vintage Ken Edwards Mexican ceramic bird trivet from Tonala Pottery. Beautiful vintage Mexican hand made and h...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Ceramic

Frans Wildenhain Bowl
By Frans Wildenhain
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A beautiful art pottery bowl with pale exterior and bright blue interior. Rich creamy outside glaze with exterior Sgraffito decoration. Created by Bauhaus trained German potter and...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Ceramic

Frans Wildenhain Bowl
Frans Wildenhain Bowl
H 3.25 in Dm 10 in
Swedish Stump Chair 1850's
Located in Farsta, SE
Heavily patinated Swedish Stump Chair, made in ca 1850's. That has withstand the test of time. It’s repaired with iron studs and plates. Height: 69,5 cm Seat Height: 48 cm Width: 41...
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1850s Swedish Brutalist Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Pine

Swedish Stump Chair 1850's
Swedish Stump Chair 1850's
H 27.17 in W 16.15 in D 14.57 in
21st Century Handmade Vietri Ceramic 18 Plates in Blue and White Made in Italy
By Germana Scapellato
Located in Milan, IT
Vietri collection, Made in Italy. Vietri Ceramic table set hand made and hand decorated with horn good lucky, O'Curniciello, typical superstitious symbol par excellence. Ceramic plat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Ceramic

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Studio Ceramic Container by Hilkka-Liisa Ahola for Arabia, Finland
By Hilkka-Liisa Ahola
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique egg-form ceramic container with a hand-painted neo-folk art motif in muted, semi-metallic
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1960s Finnish Vintage Finnish Folk Art

Scandinavian Rya Rug Wall Hanging Tapestry, Finland
By Terttu Tomero
Located in Helsinki, FI
gradually combined original motifs from local Folk Art tradition, including influence from oriental rugs
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool, Cotton, Linen

Scandinavian Rya Rug Wall Hanging Tapestry, Finland
By Aappo Härkönen
Located in Helsinki, FI
sleigh. Their design gradually combined original motifs from local Folk Art tradition, including
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Cotton, Linen, Wool

Scandinavian Rya Rug Wall Hanging Tapestry, Finland
By Maija Kolsi-Mäkelä
Located in Helsinki, FI
traveling by boat or sleigh. Their design gradually combined original motifs from local Folk Art tradition
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool, Cotton, Linen

Scandinavian Rya Rug Wall Hanging Tapestry, Finland
Located in Helsinki, FI
design gradually combined original motifs from local Folk Art tradition, including influence from
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool, Cotton, Linen

Scandinavian Rya Rug Wall Hanging Tapestry, Finland
By Kirsti Ilvessalo
Located in Helsinki, FI
design gradually combined original motifs from local Folk Art tradition, including influence from
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool, Cotton, Linen

Scandinavian Rya Rug Wall Hanging Tapestry, Finland
By Kirsti Ilvessalo
Located in Helsinki, FI
design gradually combined original motifs from local Folk Art tradition, including influence from
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool, Cotton, Linen

Hand-Loomed Rya Rug / Wall Tapestry "the Fairy Tale Forest"
By Aappo Härkönen
Located in Helsinki, FI
traveling by boat or sleigh. Their design gradually combined original motifs from local folk art tradition
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1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool, Cotton

Birger Kaipiainen Ceramic Hanging Platter with Decoration, Finland, 1945
By Birger Kaipiainen
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
) graduated from the Central School of Arts & Crafts of Helsinki and worked for Finnish ceramics company
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1940s Finnish Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Ceramic

Large Oil on Canvas Painting "Self Portrait" by Harvey Breverman
By Harvey Breverman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Distinguished Professor of Art in 1999. In 2003 he received the Distinguished Teaching of Art Award from the
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1960s American Folk Art Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Rya rug / hang early 20th century Kehra design Scandinavia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very important Rya( Kehra pattern design)
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20th Century Finnish Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool

WWII Period French Flag with the Cross of Lorraine
Located in York County, PA
, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg, Norway, Denmark, Finland**, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia
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1940s Vintage Finnish Folk Art

WWII Period French Flag with the Cross of Lorraine
Located in York County, PA
, Finland, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Romania, Bulgaria, Italy, Greece Oceania: Australia, New
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1940s French Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Cotton

Stunning WWII Allied Forces Flag With The Cross Of Lorraine
Located in York County, PA
: UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg, Norway, Denmark, Finland**, Poland, Czechoslovakia
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20th Century Vintage Finnish Folk Art

Finnish Polychrome Carved Wood Relief
By A. Tamme
Located in Chicago, IL
Set against a rosewood background, this carved and painted wood relief depicts a horn blower enchanting birds on a sunny summer day. Signed A. Tamme.
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1950s Finnish Folk Art Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wood

Finnish Polychrome Carved Wood Relief
Finnish Polychrome Carved Wood Relief
H 24.5 in W 40.25 in D 1 in
Vintage Mid-Century Art Deco Finnish Rya Rug
Located in New York, NY
This bold and exuberant Finnish rya has a classic abstract "kehra" pattern of circles and lines in
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1940s Finnish Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool

Mid-Century Double Weaved Wall Hanging Wool Tapestry, Finland, 1960s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Finnish Lapuan Kankurit from the mid-century. Double weaved wall hanging wool textile with
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Folk Art Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool

Maisa Kaarna Finnish Ryijy Textile
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, the knotted-pile technique has since been passed along as revered Folk Art unique to Finland. This
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

Gunvor Olin Gronqvist for Arabia, Porcelain Salt Box Decorated with Blue Flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunvor Olin Gronqvist for Arabia. Porcelain salt box decorated with blue flowers, 1960s-1970s. Measures: 15.5 x 13.5 cm. In very good condition. Signed.
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1960s Finnish Folk Art Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Porcelain

Three Same Knives, Lapland, One Signed "EPP", circa 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Three same knives, Lapland. One signed "EPP", circa 1960s. In very good condition. Measures: Largest 29 cm.
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1960s Finnish Folk Art Vintage Finnish Folk Art

Olavi Hanninen Wabi Sabi Primitive Sideboard for Miko Nupponen
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Folk art credenza in solid elm designed by Olavi Hanninen, Finland, 1960s The sideboard provides a
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1960s Finnish Folk Art Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Brass

Octagonal End Grain Pine Mosaic Coffee Table by Aarre Phojolainen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Offered for your consideration is a very rare octagonal coffee table in end grain pine mosaic by Aarre Phojolainen. Table consisting of blocks of solid pine that has been meticulousl...
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1980s Finnish Folk Art Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Pine

Large Stoneware Pottery Hand Crafted Sculpture 'Rabbit" by Richard Burkett
Located in Buffalo, NY
Professor of Art at San Diego State University, teaching all levels of ceramics for the past 28 years, and
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Rug, Rollakan Rug with Biophilic Design Style
By Ingegerd Silow, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern, Danish Modern, boho chic, Contemporary Scandinavian, Bohemian, Artisan, Bauhaus, Cubism, Folk Art
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Deco Pile Carpet
Located in New York, NY
displayed as tapestries and exhibited as family heirlooms. Rollakan rugs are distinctive Scandinavian folk
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1940s Scandinavian Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Kilim Röllakan Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style, Flatweave Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
, Boho Chic, Contemporary Scandinavian, Bohemian, Artisan, Bauhaus, Cubism, Folk Art, or Romantic
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool

Rut Bryk ‘Finland’ Ceramic Square Wall Relief or Bowl
By Rut Bryk
Located in Studio City, CA
ceramist Rut Bryk who was a leader in the modern Finnish ceramic art movement. The dish is signed by
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Ceramic

Large Scandinavian Scratch-Built Model Ship
Located in London, GB
A charming large model tall ship built in Finland, circa 1950. Solid carved hull. Handmade from
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Folk Art Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wood

Large Scandinavian Scratch-Built Model Ship
Large Scandinavian Scratch-Built Model Ship
H 29.14 in W 44.1 in D 10.63 in
Set of Five Wooden Children's Coat Hangers by Kaija Aarikka
By Kaija Aarikka
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare set of five wooden children's coat hangers by Kaija Aarikka of Finland, circa 1970s. Each
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wood

Ceramic Flower Tile Designed by Aimo Nietosvuori for Jie Gantofta, Sweden
By JIE Gantofta
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nietosvuori for JIE Gantofta. Finnish designer who moved to Sweden. In the beginning, he had his own factory
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Ceramic

Swedish Modern Tilgmans Ceramic Wall Platter with Swans, 1957
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tillman died in Helsinki, Finland in 1974, and shortly after the factory closed down. Tilgmans Keramik
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Rustic, Wabi-Sabi Credenza, Sideboard, Folk Art, Finland 1960's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Wabi-Sabi; highboard; a sideboard; Credenza; Finland; Rustic Wabi-Sabi credenza in solid
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1960s Finnish Folk Art Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Brass

French Brutalist pine Tree chair, Nice Joinery, 1950s Handmade, folk art
By José Zanine Caldas, Pierre Chapo
Located in Forest, BE
movement with the French phrases béton brut ("raw concrete") and art brut ("raw art"). The style, as
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Hardwood

Antique Scandinavian Art Deco/Bauhaus Rug by Laila Karttunen
Located in Milan, IT
Laila Maria Karttunen (1895-1981) was a leading Finnish textile artist. After graduating from the
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool

Olavi Hanninen Wabi Sabi Primitive Highboard for Miko Nupponen
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Folk-art high board in solid elm designed by Olavi Hanninen, Finland, 1960s. The elm show a rich
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Elm

Warren MacKenzie Large Fluted Jar with Lid
By Warren MacKenzie
Located in Concord, MA
collections are held in museums such as the Mingei-kan (National Folk Art Museum) Tokyo, the Metropolitan
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1970s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Pottery, Stoneware

Warren MacKenzie Large Four-Sided Blue Vase
By Warren MacKenzie
Located in Concord, MA
(National Folk Art Museum) Tokyo, the Metropolitan, Smithsonian, and the Victoria and Albert among others.       
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1970s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Pottery, Stoneware

Warren MacKenzie Blue Vase with Glaze Decoration
By Warren MacKenzie
Located in Concord, MA
America. Permanent collections are held in museums such as the Mingei-kan (National Folk Art Museum) Tokyo
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1970s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Pottery, Stoneware

Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Postmodern Tribal Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
. Blending tribal charm, ancient symbolism and Folk Art warmth, this vintage Moroccan rug reflects
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool

Birger Kaipiainen, Arabia Finland Hanging Art Platter with Decoration, 1950s
By Birger Kaipiainen, Arabia of Finland
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Spectacular Royal blue "Florence" Fine art wall plate by acclaimed Finnish ceramic artist Birger
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience

Finnish 2nd World War 1940s Folk Art Armchair in Birch Bark
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Unique hand-made lounge chair made from birch bark during the war-time in Finland. With its natural
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Birch

Collection of 5 Striped Finnish Wooden Marking Poles
Located in New York, NY
Five Octagonal carved, wooden marking posts, striped red and white
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1930s Finnish Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Metal

Carved Moose from Finland
Located in Sheffield, MA
Signed wood carving of a bull moose, Finland circa 1950, by V. Nieminen. Wonderful detail in an
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1950s Finnish Folk Art Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wood

Carved Moose from Finland
Carved Moose from Finland
H 19 in W 16 in D 8 in
Colorful Flat-Weave "Raanu" Tapestry, Vintage from Finnish Lapland
Located in Juva, FI
weaving became fashionable in all-over Finland. Originally Raanu is Folk Art of Sami area in North Finland
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

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Wool

bowl by Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved artist's cipher to underside.
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20th Century Finnish Folk Art Vintage Finnish Folk Art

bowl by Tapio Wirkkala
bowl by Tapio Wirkkala
H 1.5 in W 7.25 in D 5.5 in
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Vintage Finnish Folk Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of vintage Finnish folk art available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, ceramic and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of vintage Finnish folk art — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of vintage Finnish folk art is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of vintage Finnish folk art over the years, but those crafted by Birger Kaipiainen, A. Tamme and Annikki Hovisaari are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Finnish Folk Art?

Prices for a piece of vintage Finnish folk art start at $300 and top out at $6,592 with the average selling for $2,450.