Whimsical Painted Furniture
Antique Late 17th Century American Painted Furniture
Wood
Antique 18th Century American Painted Furniture
Hardwood
20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
2010s Italian Other Night Stands
Wood
20th Century American Folk Art Side Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Other Night Stands
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
20th Century American Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
20th Century American Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Glass, Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Table Lamps
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Brass
2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands
Burl, Poplar
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Walnut
2010s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Bouclé
Vintage 1980s Finnish Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Unknown Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Chairs
Cane, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
Recent Sales
Late 20th Century North American Painted Furniture
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Wood, Pine
Antique 1780s North American American Colonial Painted Furniture
Poplar
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Wood
Early 2000s American Painted Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century Folk Art Painted Furniture
Fabric, Glass, Pine
20th Century American Painted Furniture
20th Century American Painted Furniture
Early 20th Century Danish Painted Furniture
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Painted Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Russian Rococo Painted Furniture
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Antique Early 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Painted Furniture
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Pine
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Wood, Canvas
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Benches
Wool
Antique 19th Century Romanian Benches
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century Romanian Benches
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Romanian Chairs
Antique 19th Century Romanian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Paint
20th Century Hungarian Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Swedish Sideboards
Wood, Paint
20th Century Cupboards
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Antique 19th Century American Blanket Chests
Poplar
Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Folk Art Painted Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Wood
20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Side Tables
Wood, Paint
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Art
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Iron
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Blown Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Vintage 1940s American Painted Furniture
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Wood
20th Century English End Tables
Wood
20th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Painted Furniture
Vintage 1920s Italian Romantic Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Whimsical Painted Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Whimsical Painted Furniture?
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.
- What is a whimsical painting?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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, 2021There 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, 2021The 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.
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