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Whimsical Painted Furniture

Queen Anne Period Blanket Chest with Two Whimsical Faces, ca 1740-1760
Located in York County, PA
DECORATION ON A RED GROUND, THAT INCLUDES TWO WHIMSICAL FACES, ca 1740-1760 This very early, American
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Antique Late 17th Century American Painted Furniture

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Wood

18th Century, Nantucket Origin, Coffin Family Stand-Up Blanket Chest
Located in York County, PA
18th CENTURY, NANTUCKET-ORIGIN, STAND-UP BLANKET CHEST, EXUBERANTLY PAINT-DECORATED, OWNED BY THE
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Antique 18th Century American Painted Furniture

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Hardwood

Hand Painted Feline Motif Upholstered Leopard Print Wood Chair in Green & Orange
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical hand painted wooden chair with upholstered leopard print cushion. The back of this
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20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Bamboo Gold Lombardia Nightstand
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Bamboo Lombardia
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2010s Italian Other Night Stands

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Wood

Folk Art Painted Chicken Drinks Table by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic and charming folk art painted side table or drink table by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938
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20th Century American Folk Art Side Tables

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Wood

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style White Lombardia Nightstand with foliage
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Lombardia
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2010s Italian Other Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Antique Painted Danish Grandfather Clock, 19th Century, Denmark
Located in Virum, DK
traditional Scandinavian style of clock making and has charming and whimsical details on the face of the clock
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Pine

Folk Art Painted Face Suitcase by Artist Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical folk art painted suitcase or valise featuring a striped canvas covered exterior with a
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20th Century American Rustic Trunks and Luggage

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Metal

Antique Gray Painted Danish Grandfather Clock, 19th Century, Denmark
Located in Virum, DK
traditional Scandinavian style of clock making and has charming and whimsical details on the face of the clock
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine

Folk Art Lacquer Speckled Mirror by Artist Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
heavy and solid with hanging hardware on the back. Ira loved to paint furniture for his gallery to
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20th Century American Folk Art Wall Mirrors

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Glass, Wood

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1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Walnut

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
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2010s Table Lamps

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Iron

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Paavo Tynell Model 5321 Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
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 lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier. All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass regular soc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Brass

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
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2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands

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Burl, Poplar

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Faux-Fur, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" three-seater sofa for B&B Italia, faux-fur, foam and metal, Italy, 1972. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

96" Oslo Dining Table in Oregon Walnut by Studio Moe
Located in Portland, OR
Timeless and elegant, our signature dining table was designed with connection in mind. The clean natural lines of the Oslo Dining table are a perfect fit for any style dining room, a...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Hickory Chair Company Chinoiserie Fretwork James River Collection Dining Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Timeless and stylish Chinoiserie white painted dining chairs by Hickory Chair Company. Fretwork side chair is part of the James River Collection, crafted from maple in White Finish....
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2010s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design Model 54 lounge chair A custom made lounge chair developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The 54 chair is available...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

"Pietra" Organic Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Vintage Eliel Saarinen "Blue" Chairs- a Pair
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Charleston, SC
Eliel Saarinen (1873-1950) was an important figure in the earliest awakenings of Scandinavian Art Nouveau architecture, and was responsible for such masterpieces as the highly regard...
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Vintage 1980s Finnish Art Deco Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Gorgeous Pair of French Blue and White Painted Louis XV Parlor Boudoir Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are gorgeous chairs with fantastic painted frames in blue and white. The chairs date to the 1950s era and are in good vintage condition. The upholstery is early so expect signs...
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century French Provincial Style Hand Painted Blue / White / Pink Caned Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely French hand painted carved fruitwood chair that has been hand painted in a lovely blue, white and pink diamond. The cushion is vintage and shows lite wear. It is unm...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Cane, Fruitwood

"Bruna" Minimalist Chair in Painted Steel and Velvet HandWoven
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Alessandra Delgado was once thinking about wire. What would emerge if one started to fold lengths of wire randomly? Bruna chair is the materialization of these thoughts. The chair is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

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Steel

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Two handled painted wooden tray with whimsical design
Located in New York, NY
Two handled painted wooden tray with whimsical design. "A prize racehorse"William" with a groom
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Late 20th Century North American Painted Furniture

19th C. Pennsylvania Whimsical Country Cupboard
Located in Woodbury, CT
An Ashland Pennsylvania (Schuylkill County) Folk cupboard in old mustard yellow original painted
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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood, Pine

Vibrant Painted Blanket Chest Lehigh County Pennsylvania, circa 1790
Located in Allentown, PA
poplar blanket chest having large flowers in pots and whimsical decoration. Original paint, similar
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Antique 1780s North American American Colonial Painted Furniture

Materials

Poplar

HUGE & WHIMSICAL, PAINT-DECORATED, PENNSYLVANIA SETTEE
Located in York County, PA
HUGE & WHIMSICAL, PAINT-DECORATED, PENNSYLVANIA SETTEE, made by WILLIAM F. SNYDER, MIFFLINTOWN
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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

6-BOARD CHEST WITH WHIMSICAL GRAIN PAINT DECORATION
Located in York County, PA
6-BOARD CHEST WITH WHIMSICAL GRAIN PAINT DECORATION, ca 1810-1850, FOUND ON NANTUCKET, MA:
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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

6 PAINT-DECORATED WINDSOR CHAIRS IN AN UNKNOWN, WHIMSICAL FORM
Located in York County, PA
SET OF 6 PAINT-DECORATED, BIRD CAGE, ARROW-BACK, HALF-SPINDLE-BACK WINDSOR CHAIRS, AN UNKNOWN FORM
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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Whimsical Table by Grant Noren
By Grant Norén 1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A really wonderful hand-painted table by the artistic firm of Grant Noren. The table is signed and
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Early 2000s American Painted Furniture

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Wood

Whimsical Table by Grant Noren
Whimsical Table by Grant Noren
H 30 in W 40 in D 40 in
Whimsical Hand Built Dog Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whimsical hand painted armchair. Constructed of pine with excellent details like dog feet, spots
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Pine

Whimsical Hand Built Dog Armchair
Whimsical Hand Built Dog Armchair
H 41 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
Daniel M. Hale 1988 Whimsical Desk
By Daniel M. Hale
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A whimsical desk by the noted artist Daniel M. Hale. This piece is dated 1988 and signed on the
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20th Century American Painted Furniture

Daniel M. Hale 1988 Whimsical Desk
Daniel M. Hale 1988 Whimsical Desk
H 40.5 in W 54 in D 13.75 in
Paint-Decorated Dressing Table
Located in York County, PA
PAINT-DECORATED DRESSING TABLE FROM THE NEW PORTLAND AREA OF MAINE, WITH TWO LEAPING STAGS OR
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20th Century American Painted Furniture

Paint-Decorated Dressing Table
Paint-Decorated Dressing Table
H 39.25 in W 32.5 in D 18 in
Original Painted Danish Round Coffee Table With Mythical Figures
Located in Round Top, TX
-painted "ball" accents, also repeated as feet for the octagonal base. This whimsical piece will make a
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Early 20th Century Danish Painted Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Paint Decorated Plank-Seated Settee
Located in York County, PA
collectors of American folk art and painted furniture alike. The crotch mahogany, grain-decorated ground
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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Folk Art Painted Antique Swedish Table and Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
This fun, whimsical table and chair set is a rare find and great example of Swedish folk art
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

APPLE GREEN SETTEE WITH EXCEPTIONAL FOLK STYLE PAINT DECORATION.
Located in York County, PA
APPLE GREEN SETTEE WITH EXCEPTIONAL FOLK STYLE PAINT DECORATION, PROBABLY OHIO OR INDIANA, 1870-90
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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Antique Painted Guatemalan Nahuala Lion's Leg Folk Art Table with Five Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This particular example is a wonderful green, hand carved and studded with tacks. Whimsical and playful
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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

STAND-UP DESK-ON-FRAME WITH FANTASTIC FORM
Located in York County, PA
/> Folk art or furniture? This question comes to mind when viewing this whimsical, stand-up, desk
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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

18th C Russian Sleigh
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic 18th century Russian carved wood and wrought iron sleigh with original paint. Beautiful
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Russian Rococo Painted Furniture

18th C Russian Sleigh
18th C Russian Sleigh
H 49 in W 62 in D 32 in
PENNSYLVANIA OR OHIO BLANKET CHEST
Located in York County, PA
any you will see on a piece of mid-19th century, American, paint-decorated furniture. Western
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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

PENNSYLVANIA OR OHIO BLANKET CHEST
PENNSYLVANIA OR OHIO BLANKET CHEST
H 26.25 in W 45 in D 20.25 in
Stand-Up Desk-on-Frame with Fantastic Form
Located in York County, PA
Folk Art or furniture? This question comes to mind when viewing this whimsical, stand-up, desk-on
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Antique Early 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

1720-1740 New Hampshire Blanket Chest
Located in York County, PA
the kind of whimsical presentation that can be expected in the very best examples of early New
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Painted Furniture

VERY RARE, RUFUS PORTER-ATTRIBUTED, DOME-TOP BOX
Located in York County, PA
box is decorated with the whimsical trees that are so characteristic of this influential American folk
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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

MAINE WORK TABLE WITH PAINTING OF FIVE-MASTED SCHOONER
Located in York County, PA
whimsical folk style. The unusual legs display a cylindrical turning below the skirt, then form a long
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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood, Canvas

Whimsical Carved "Tiger" Motif Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An amusing and charming folk art bench of a not so menacing tiger. Perfectly wonderful. (Measurements include tail). Bench seat measures 28.5" long.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Benches

Materials

Wool

Antique Original Painted Bench with Storage ca. 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
The fabulous paint is all original on this whimsical folk art bench. The bench seat lifts to reveal
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Antique 19th Century Romanian Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century Grain Painted Pine Box
Located in Essex, MA
An unusual and sculptural early 19th century grain painted pine box, of rectangular form, with lift
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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Grain Painted Pine Box
Early 19th Century Grain Painted Pine Box
H 9.63 in W 19 in D 11.18 in
Pair of American Painted Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century pair of charming American side chairs with floral painting along the whimsical top
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Antique 19th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of American Painted Chairs
Pair of American Painted Chairs
H 35.5 in W 18 in D 21 in
Antique Highly Painted Red Romanian Bench with Storage, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
The vivid paint is all original on this whimsical Romanian bench, circa 1880. The red floral and
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Antique 19th Century Romanian Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Romanian Folk Art Painted Country Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
This highly painted, whimsical chair still maintains the original red and blue Folk Art paint of
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Early 20th Century Romanian Chairs

Antique Original Painted Light Green Coffee Table with Pine Top
Located in Round Top, TX
stretcher while the top shows off the natural pine with a wax finish. This charming, almost whimsical piece
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Antique 19th Century Romanian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Highly Painted Original Black Cabinet/Sideboard, Hungary circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
This highly decorative cabinet brings folk art charm life. It is a 2 door cabinet painted black
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20th Century Hungarian Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Original Antique Blue & Floral Painted Sideboard/Cupboard Sweden c.1870
Located in Round Top, TX
is complimented by a whimsical hand painted floral motif on the door panels. It has two large front
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

Narrow Make-Do Pennsylvania Cupboard in Grey Paint, Late 19th Century
Located in York County, PA
NARROW, MAKE-DO PENNSYLVANIA CUPBOARD IN OLD GREY PAINT OVER AN EARLIER RED, WITH A GLAZED DOOR AND
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20th Century Cupboards

6 Pennsylvania Decorated Chairs, Grey, Unusual Color, Mid-19th C
Located in York County, PA
beautiful, green and black painted decoration and copper-colored, gilt stenciling is comprised of whimsical
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Antique 19th Century American Chairs

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA BLANKET CHEST w/ HIGHLY UNUSUAL DECORATION
Located in York County, PA
black. The paint surface is a 10-out-of-10. I have never before seen this hand, which is
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Antique 19th Century American Blanket Chests

Materials

Poplar

19th Century White and Black Painted Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
Whimsical 19th century white painted drop-leaf table with black detail. The rectangular top with a
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Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Rare Peter Hunt Hand Painted Folk Art Chest Signed and Dated 1944
By Peter Hunt
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
painted large chest by Peter Hunt (1896-1967). Noted Cape Cod artist. Whimsical style in wonderful colors
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Paint-Decorated New England Dressing Table in Chrome Yellow, 1820-1830
Located in York County, PA
NEW ENGLAND DRESSING TABLE IN ORIGINAL PAINT WITH A CHROME YELLOW GROUND & VINEGAR DECORATION
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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Small American Folk Art Stool, circa 1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
Small American Folk Art stool. Carved, shaped (ladies legs) with small shoes. This whimsical
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Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Hand Painted Portuguese Side Table or Drinks Table with Feline Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical wooden barley twist style side table hand painted with a Portuguese cat motif. This
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20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Folk Art Painted Country French Chicken on Oak by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical folk art painted white chicken on an oak cutting board by artist Ira Yeager (American
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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Art

Materials

Oak

Antique Danish Grandfather Clock, 19th Century, Denmark
Located in Virum, DK
traditional Scandinavian style of clock making and has charming and whimsical details on the face of the clock
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Pine

Pair of Painted Metal Stands
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of blue painted iron stands with Arts & Crafts details of faux peg construction and a
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Iron

American Painted Chest ca. 1800 with Later Stenciled Letters
Located in Philadelphia, PA
century, deep teal blue and white paint and whimsical stenciled letters were added, and with the name Neil
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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Huge 90-Minute Hourglass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Beautifully turned and painted wood in black with gold detail, blown glass. Nice weight - very sturdy. Good
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Huge 90-Minute Hourglass
Huge 90-Minute Hourglass
H 23 in Dm 11.5 in
Late 19th Century Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Whimsically grain painted miniature chest of drawers with fine painted details on the drawer knobs
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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

"Shine Mister?"
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A colorful, folky and whimsical vintage shoe shiners kit. Having a vibrant tangerine overall color
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Vintage 1940s American Painted Furniture

"Shine Mister?"
"Shine Mister?"
H 11 in W 11.25 in D 8 in
"Blue" Heart Stool
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A wonderful early hand carved, folky stool in a unusual and whimsical heart motif. Having a vivid
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Wood

"Blue" Heart Stool
"Blue" Heart Stool
H 14 in W 15 in D 12 in
Pedestal Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming painted pedestal table early 20th c. with floral decoration on top and whimsical leaf
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20th Century English End Tables

Materials

Wood

Pedestal Table
Pedestal Table
H 30 in D 36 in
Painted Stacked Books Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Whimsical side table of colorful stacked books, carved wood in original paint, American, 20th
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20th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Painted Stacked Books Side Table
Painted Stacked Books Side Table
H 20 in W 14 in D 12.75 in
Standing Shelves with Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Whimsical gold painted vanity with 3 shelves and original mirror - carved decoration; American
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Standing Shelves with Mirror
Standing Shelves with Mirror
H 56 in W 21 in D 9.5 in
Folk Art Ford Pinto Tailpipe Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely unusual chair made by an auto worker from tailpipes of recalled Ford Pintos. Whimsical
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Vintage 1970s American Painted Furniture

Folk Art Ford Pinto Tailpipe Chair
Folk Art Ford Pinto Tailpipe Chair
H 30 in W 22 in D 22 in
Whimsical Vintage Italian Tole Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Houston, TX
opened flowers and ripened fruit. The art of tôle (painted metal) has been a Folk Art tradition for
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Vintage 1920s Italian Romantic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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Whimsical Painted Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of whimsical painted furniture available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of whimsical painted furniture — often made from wood, paint and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of whimsical painted furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of whimsical painted furniture bearing Folk Art or Rococo hallmarks is very popular. A well-made option in this array of whimsical painted furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Daniel M. Hale, Grant Norén and Peter Hunt are consistently popular.

How Much is a Whimsical Painted Furniture?

Prices for a piece of whimsical painted furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $145 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,475.

Finding the Right Painted Furniture for You

Vintage, new and antique painted furniture enhances a room through patterns, blocks of color and ornamental flourishes. Decorating furniture with paint was especially prominent in the 18th and 19th centuries in the United States when folk artists used chairs, chests, tables and cupboards as their canvases. Although a later trend involved stripping antique pieces of their paint, early American homes were vivid with furniture painted in an array of colors.

The practice of painting furniture has a rich heritage, with remnants of pigment identified on a 12th-century painted chair from Sweden. It has come in and out of fashion over time — in the design of 17th-century Mannerist furniture, paint was lightly used to enhance carved ornamentation, and painted furniture gained popularity with designers working in the chinoiserie style, as 18th-century European artisans mimicked Chinese lacquer in furniture motifs. In France in the 18th century, furniture was lavishly painted or gilded in gold.

Now painted furniture is popular for pieces that are both utilitarian and works of art. A color from a pattern can inform the whole design of a room, or, as bold and saturated tones are in vogue, a vibrantly adorned piece can be a bold focal point. Muted palettes can contribute to an air of calm for a study or bedroom while bright reds, yellows or blues can enliven a dining room or living room.

On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage, new and antique painted furniture to match any space or taste.

Questions About Whimsical Painted Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A whimsical painting may refer to a playful painting that is not unlike art found in children's books. When a painting is called “whimsical,” it is characteristically bright, colorful and fun. Find a variety of abstract and contemporary whimsical paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many shades and brands of white paints available for furniture is a matter of preference. Since white has many nuances and undertones, it could be challenging to choose the right one for your furniture. However, factors to be considered while choosing the right paint are other furniture and patterns in the room, price range and the feel you want the room to have.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The best paint to use on wicker furniture is enamel paint. To paint, hold the can at least 8 inches away and move back and forth for even coverage.