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cute Wren Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
cute Wren Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria

cute Wren Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful cute Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging. This charming folk art piece belongs to the long-standing Austrian tr...

Category

20th Century Austrian Black Forest Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Beautiful Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Beautiful Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria

Beautiful Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging. This charming folk art piece belongs to the long-standing Austrian traditi...

Category

20th Century Austrian Black Forest Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Black Forest Wood Carved Bear Catchall Figure Statue German Antique 1900s
Black Forest Wood Carved Bear Catchall Figure Statue German Antique 1900s

Black Forest Wood Carved Bear Catchall Figure Statue German Antique 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A charming, hand-carved wooden figure statue of a lovable Black Forest Bear from the early 20th century. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail from wood and with its original g...

Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Black Forest Wood Carved Scotty Dog Figure Letter Holder German Antique 1900s
Black Forest Wood Carved Scotty Dog Figure Letter Holder German Antique 1900s

Black Forest Wood Carved Scotty Dog Figure Letter Holder German Antique 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A charming, hand-carved wooden figure of a lovable Black Forest dog from the early 20th century. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail from wood and metal, this classic piece t...

Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle  Rolling Pin Antique German 1900s
wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle  Rolling Pin Antique German 1900s

wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Rolling Pin Antique German 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An exceptional early 20th century wooden rolling pin featuring beautifully hand-carved cookie Springerle molds along its surface. This charming folk art piece combines functionality ...

Category

Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Blue & Great Tit Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Blue & Great Tit Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria

Blue & Great Tit Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful large Austrian 20th-century carved wood two bird scene, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging. Its a blue tit and a great tit on wooden branches. This ch...

Category

20th Century Austrian Black Forest Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

19Thc Original Painted Sailor Iron Bank
19Thc Original Painted Sailor Iron Bank

19Thc Original Painted Sailor Iron Bank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original painted sailor coin bank.The condition is very good.

Category

1890s American Folk Art Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Bronze Painted Indian Bookends -Pair
Bronze Painted Indian Bookends -Pair

Bronze Painted Indian Bookends -Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing bronze & painted Indian chief bookends.These heavy bronze bookends are in fine condition.

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Antique Viechtauer Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head, Austria 1900 - 1910s
Antique Viechtauer Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head, Austria 1900 - 1910s

Antique Viechtauer Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head, Austria 1900 - 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique hand-carved wooden wall decoration in Viechtau folk art style from Austria, early 20th century A stunning hand-carved wooden wall decoration in the folk art style, circa 190...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Black Forest Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Wood Carved Dog Figure Inkwell German Antique 1900s
Black Forest Wood Carved Dog Figure Inkwell German Antique 1900s

Black Forest Wood Carved Dog Figure Inkwell German Antique 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Charming early 1900s Black Forest hand-carved wooden desktop accessory in the form of a delightful dog. Expertly sculpted with fine attention to detail, this classic piece showcases ...

Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Folk Art Carved Wood Deer Head with Glass Eyes, 19th Century
Black Forest Folk Art Carved Wood Deer Head with Glass Eyes, 19th Century

Black Forest Folk Art Carved Wood Deer Head with Glass Eyes, 19th Century

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art deer head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of ...

Category

Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1930s
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1930s

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1930s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1930s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Found at an Estate sale in Nuremberg, G...

Category

1930s German Black Forest Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19thc Original Painted Game  Board From New England
19thc Original Painted Game  Board From New England

19thc Original Painted Game Board From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original mustard painted on a black painted base trimmed in red pin striped.The condition is very good and a undisturbed surface.

Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Paint

19thc Wool Flannel Log Cabin Quilt
19thc Wool Flannel Log Cabin Quilt

19thc Wool Flannel Log Cabin Quilt

$1,196Sale Price|20% Off

19thc Wool Flannel Log Cabin Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc wool & satin log cabin barn raising quilt and has a wool flannel backing. This quilt is in pristine condition.

Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Stunning Snowy Owl Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Germany
Stunning Snowy Owl Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Germany

Stunning Snowy Owl Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Germany

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful German 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging. This charming folk art piece belongs to the long-standing Austrian tradition...

Category

20th Century German Black Forest Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique 18th Century Late Ayutthaya Period Siamese Buddha
Antique 18th Century Late Ayutthaya Period Siamese Buddha

Antique 18th Century Late Ayutthaya Period Siamese Buddha

Located in Peabody, MA

A fine 18th century, late Ayutthaya period Siamese (Thailand) life size standing Buddha temple figure in carved and gilded teak. The base of the figure is a tapered plug fashioned to...

Category

18th Century Thai Folk Art Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Teak, Paint

19Thc Marbleized Stone Ware Piggy Bank
19Thc Marbleized Stone Ware Piggy Bank

19Thc Marbleized Stone Ware Piggy Bank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a very early stone ware glazed piggy bank from New England. This is a handmade piggy bank in very good condition.

Category

1870s American Folk Art Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Vintage MidCentury Hand Carved African Senofu Stool
Vintage MidCentury Hand Carved African Senofu Stool

Vintage MidCentury Hand Carved African Senofu Stool

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Unique small vintage African Senofu stool, highlighted by a tribal warrior carved into the top. There are some nicks and scratches on the stool that are in line with its age and give...

Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Mexican Original Painted Wedding Chest
Mexican Original Painted Wedding Chest

Mexican Original Painted Wedding Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine hand crafted & painted Mexican wedding trunk is in fine condition.Notice all the brass trim & brass nail heads or tacks are all origina...

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Hand Painted Bluebill Rochester Duck Decoy Antique
Late 19th Century Hand Painted Bluebill Rochester Duck Decoy Antique

Late 19th Century Hand Painted Bluebill Rochester Duck Decoy Antique

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved and hand painted duck decoy is perfect for the collector. Well used by a previous hunter the paint has faded through time althoug...

Category

1880s American Folk Art Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Amish Braided & Crochet Rug From Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Amish Braided & Crochet Rug From Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Amish Braided & Crochet Rug From Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These Amish Braided & crochet area rugs are very hard to find in good condition.They were made in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania in Amish country.Its a mix of wool and polished cotton.

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

20thc Hand Carved Wood Mermaid Statue
20thc Hand Carved Wood Mermaid Statue

20thc Hand Carved Wood Mermaid Statue

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This hand carved wood sculpture of a mermaid is in fine condition.It is hand carved and unsigned.So fantastic the surface and carving.

Category

1940s American Folk Art Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

cute Siskin Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
cute Siskin Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria

cute Siskin Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful cute Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging. This charming folk art piece belongs to the long-standing Austrian tr...

Category

20th Century Austrian Black Forest Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hubley Original Painted Stage Coach Door Stop
Hubley Original Painted Stage Coach Door Stop

Hubley Original Painted Stage Coach Door Stop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing original aged stage coach door stop has amazing untouched patina. It is in fine condition.

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Iron

19th Century Mennonite Bars Quilt from Pennsylvania
19th Century Mennonite Bars Quilt from Pennsylvania

19th Century Mennonite Bars Quilt from Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Mennonite bars quilt red and green bars quilt. The condition is very good and crisp. This quilt is very pristine with no fade or damages.

Category

Late 19th Century American Other Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Ganado Navajo Indian Weaving
Vintage Ganado Navajo Indian Weaving

Vintage Ganado Navajo Indian Weaving

$2,600Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Ganado Navajo Indian Weaving

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1940's Ganado Navajo Indian weaving in a fine geometric pattern. The condition is very good and has been professionally cleaned.

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Navajo Indian Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillows, Pair
Navajo Indian Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillows, Pair

Navajo Indian Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillows, Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These amazing Navajo Indian weaving large pillows have aged and worn alligatored leather backings.The inserts are down & feather fill.

Category

1990s American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

2 nautilus shells on black socle
2 nautilus shells on black socle

2 nautilus shells on black socle

Located in Oostende, BE

2 nautilus shells on black socle. The price mentioned is for the pair.

Category

2010s Swedish Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Shell

19thc Monumental Cast Iron Garden Rooster
19thc Monumental Cast Iron Garden Rooster

19thc Monumental Cast Iron Garden Rooster

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic monumental cast iron rooster is very large and heavy. It was probably used in a store front as a trade sign or a garden element. The patina is amazing and in very good...

Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Iron

19thC Double Horse Pull Toy on Iron Wheels
19thC Double Horse Pull Toy on Iron Wheels

19thC Double Horse Pull Toy on Iron Wheels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc all original double horse pull toy with original iron wheels and red painted wood base. The condition is worn but in good condition.

Category

Early 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Linen, Wood

19th Century Lewis Jones Pittston Cobalt Blue Decorated Crock
19th Century Lewis Jones Pittston Cobalt Blue Decorated Crock

19th Century Lewis Jones Pittston Cobalt Blue Decorated Crock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Lewis Jones Pittston PA. Fine 3-gallon blue cobalt decorated stoneware crock. Stamped with maker’s mark. Hand Brisked cobalt floral decor...

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Original Vintage Set of 7 Mexican Children Wrestling Masks
Original Vintage Set of 7 Mexican Children Wrestling Masks

Original Vintage Set of 7 Mexican Children Wrestling Masks

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this Original Vintage Set of 7 Mexican Children Wrestling Masks. Found from an old factory that manufactured masks for wrestling shows for the Arena Mexico. Made from fantas...

Category

1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Fabric

Indian Made Pueblo Drum
Indian Made Pueblo Drum

Indian Made Pueblo Drum

$700Sale Price|20% Off

Indian Made Pueblo Drum

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fun smaller Navajo Indian -Pueblo drum from New Mexico is in fine as found condition.This drum is made from wood and buckskin .

Category

1930s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Navajo Indian Weaving (Eye Dazzler ) Bolster Pillow
Navajo Indian Weaving (Eye Dazzler ) Bolster Pillow

Navajo Indian Weaving (Eye Dazzler ) Bolster Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow /eye dazzler with suede backing .Down & feather fill.

Category

1920s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Studio Pottery Earthenware Bowl in Flow Blue and White - Signed 1972
Studio Pottery Earthenware Bowl in Flow Blue and White - Signed 1972

Studio Pottery Earthenware Bowl in Flow Blue and White - Signed 1972

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A petite earthenware ceramic bowl. This small vessel will be a great addition to a coffee table used as a vase, or a side table as a trinket dish. We also love the idea of using it as a salt well...

Category

1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Paint

Beatles Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band Golden Record Carat Rec 011/100
Beatles Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band Golden Record Carat Rec 011/100

Beatles Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band Golden Record Carat Rec 011/100

Located in Nuernberg, DE

1970s The Beatles 24-karat gold-plated record, unframed. Limited edition of 100, 11/100 with “Certificate of Authenticity” included. Golden Record on a red Velvet wooden plate. Nice ...

Category

1970s German Modern Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Antique Amish Quilt Holmes Co. Ohio
Antique Amish Quilt Holmes Co. Ohio

Antique Amish Quilt Holmes Co. Ohio

$3,916Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Amish Quilt Holmes Co. Ohio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine Ohio Amish quilt is in pristine condition and is made from polished cotton. The fine piecework of the postage stamp nine patch corners and geometric pattern surround. It is...

Category

1930s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

19th Century Middle Eastern Dallah Arabic Coffee Pot
19th Century Middle Eastern Dallah Arabic Coffee Pot

19th Century Middle Eastern Dallah Arabic Coffee Pot

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

19th century Middle Eastern traditional Arabian tinned copper and brass Dallah coffee pot. Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted brass...

Category

Late 19th Century Omani Islamic Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Copper

Amish  Lancaster Co. , Pa. Bars Quilt
Amish  Lancaster Co. , Pa. Bars Quilt

Amish Lancaster Co. , Pa. Bars Quilt

$10,000Sale Price|20% Off

Amish Lancaster Co. , Pa. Bars Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing early Amish Lancaster County, Pennsylvania all wool bars quilt is in fine condition.Note the red & blue bars is quite rare and not typical Amish colors.Very fine and int...

Category

1910s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

19th Century Cast Iron Lady Boot Jack
19th Century Cast Iron Lady Boot Jack

19th Century Cast Iron Lady Boot Jack

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This unusual and worn 19th century cast iron lady boot jack is in good condition.

Category

19th Century American Other Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Olokun Head, Kingdom of Ife, Western Nigeria Hand Carved Hardwood
Olokun Head, Kingdom of Ife, Western Nigeria Hand Carved Hardwood

Olokun Head, Kingdom of Ife, Western Nigeria Hand Carved Hardwood

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Fascinating detailed Olokun head from the Kingdom of Ife in Western Nigeria. Hand carved hardwood face with almond shaped eyes, neck creases and astounding facial incisions Circa 1...

Category

Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Moroccan Ceramic Plate Adorned with Silver Filigree from Fez
Moroccan Ceramic Plate Adorned with Silver Filigree from Fez

Moroccan Ceramic Plate Adorned with Silver Filigree from Fez

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted large Moroccan polychrome decorative ceramic plate from Fez. Bleu de Fez, very nice designs hand painted by artist in Fez. Geometrical and floral designs and adorned wit...

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Beautiful Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria 1930s
Beautiful Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria 1930s

Beautiful Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria 1930s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th cen...

Category

20th Century Austrian Black Forest Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Moroccan Blue & White Ceramic Footed Vase from Fez with Silver Filigree
Moroccan Blue & White Ceramic Footed Vase from Fez with Silver Filigree

Moroccan Blue & White Ceramic Footed Vase from Fez with Silver Filigree

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Moroccan blue and white ceramic footed vase from Fez. Moorish style handcrafted vase adorned with fine filigree silver nickel work, with two handles. Antique Hispano Moresq...

Category

1890s Moroccan Moorish Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Goldcrest Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Goldcrest Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria

Goldcrest Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful cute Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging. This charming folk art piece belongs to the long-standing Austrian tr...

Category

20th Century Austrian Black Forest Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Goldfinch Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Goldfinch Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria

Goldfinch Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging. This charming folk art piece belongs to the long-standing Austrian traditi...

Category

20th Century Austrian Black Forest Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Nuthatch Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Germany
Nuthatch Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Germany

Nuthatch Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Germany

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful large german 20th-century carved wood two bird scene, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging. Its a blue tit and a great tit on wooden branches. This char...

Category

20th Century German Black Forest Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Fieldfare Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Fieldfare Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria

Fieldfare Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful large Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging. This charming folk art piece belongs to the long-standing Austrian t...

Category

20th Century Austrian Black Forest Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Yellowhammer Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Yellowhammer Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria

Yellowhammer Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful large Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging. This charming folk art piece belongs to the long-standing Austrian t...

Category

20th Century Austrian Black Forest Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Lot of Three Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1960s
Lot of Three Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1960s

Lot of Three Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful Austrian 1960s - 1970s carved wood bird lot, polychrome painted, wire feet, wooden base all with glass eyes. These are made in the style of the antique wooden Viechtauer ...

Category

1960s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Dallah Coffee Pot, Hand-Hammered Copper & Brass from Oman
Antique Dallah Coffee Pot, Hand-Hammered Copper & Brass from Oman

Antique Dallah Coffee Pot, Hand-Hammered Copper & Brass from Oman

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

19th century Middle Eastern traditional Arabian tinned copper and brass Dallah coffee pot. Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted brass...

Category

Late 19th Century Omani Islamic Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Copper

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Style Gentleman’s Shaving Grooming Stand, Tilting Mirror
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Style Gentleman’s Shaving Grooming Stand, Tilting Mirror

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Style Gentleman’s Shaving Grooming Stand, Tilting Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Tiger Oak, Original Mirror, Brass Pulls Style: French Art Nouveau This early 1900s Art Nouveau–style gentleman’s shaving stand captures the charm of old-world daily rituals, when grooming was a slow, intentional moment built into the rhythm of the morning. Crafted in the United States from richly figured tiger oak, it features its original tilting mirror mounted on a cast-metal arm, allowing a man to angle the glass perfectly in natural light before indoor bathrooms were common. The upper drawers and lower shelves once held razors, brushes, soaps, and water bowls, reflecting a time when personal care stations were elegant pieces of furniture rather than fixtures attached to walls. Brass pulls and soft Art Nouveau curves give the stand a refined presence, blending beauty with the practical craftsmanship that defined early 20th-century life. It remains in original vintage condition, carrying with it the warm patina and nostalgic character of a bygone era. Fun Historical Fact: Before the rise of modern plumbing, grooming stands like this acted as a personal “bathroom corner,” offering a dedicated space for shaving, washing, and preparing for the day. The adjustable mirror was a luxury innovation, allowing men to catch the best light from nearby windows for a safer and closer shave. Tiger oak furniture...

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1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Lot of Three Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1960s
Lot of Three Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1960s

Lot of Three Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful Austrian 1960s - 1970s carved wood bird lot, polychrome painted, wire feet, wooden base all with glass eyes. These are made in the style of the antique wooden Viechtauer ...

Category

1960s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th C Navajo Indian Weaving Storm Pattern Pillow
19th C Navajo Indian Weaving Storm Pattern Pillow

19th C Navajo Indian Weaving Storm Pattern Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th C amazing Navajo Indian weaving bolster large pillow in the storm pattern. The backing is in homespun linen and down & feather fill.

Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Unknown folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Unknown folk art are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown folk art, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 1,446 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 51 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original folk art by Unknown were created in the folk art style in north america during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown folk art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $75 and can go as high as $52,726, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $978.
Questions About Unknown Folk Art
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