Folk Art Furniture
FOLK ART STYLE
Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.
Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.
Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.
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Style: Folk Art
20th Century Terracotta Diana Goddess of the Hunt Bust France 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is an impressive bust formed with terracotta of Diana Goddess of the Hunt. This beautiful sculpture is hand formed, 20th century. Signed by Artist but can not identify the maker...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Terracotta, Ceramic
Large Antique Painted Folk Art Pike Trade Sign, Fish Monger’s Metal Shop Sign
Located in Lisse, NL
Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase.
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Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Zinc
Two Deer Antler Mount Trophy Black Forest on Wood Plaque Austria Folk Art 1940s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two antique deer antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaques. They are dated. Both were shot on the Sonnleitberg during ...
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
Vintage American Gloucester Old Spot Pig Hooked Rug with Folk Art Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79267 Vintage American Gloucester Old Spot Pig Hooked Rug, 01'11 x 03'01. Step into the charming and storied world of American folk art with this rare hand-hooked Gloucester Old Spot...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mid-Late 20th Century American Copper Pig Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-to-late 20th-century American copper pig weathervane is full of charm and character, with a strong, graphic silhouette that captures the essence of...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Copper
$1,800 Sale Price
25% Off
Original Antique Print of Deer, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of deer.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color.
Published ...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
French Petite Bridal Box from Normandy
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic antique marriage or bridal box–from Normandy, France–decorated with hand-painted floral details that grace every surface, including a small bird on the top. Vibrant pink ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Hand Carved Signed Large Vintage Antique Wood Swan Decoy Sculpture, 1929
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, large hand-carved swan decoy with a beautiful, natural glowing patina that comes with age. This piece has a wonderful classic shape and finely carved texture.
The work ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Carnival Sign Winged Scarab and Pyramid "Elixer of Life" Circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
Carnival sign with Ancient Egyptian winged scarab and pyramid, hand carved and painted advertisement for "Elixer of Life", circa 1900. This wonderful piece, a personal favorite, has ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Framed Antique Ottoman / Greet Embroidery Fragment, Turkey
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame.
19th C. Turkey
Ready to go on a wall.
Framed Item...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Silk
Three Deer Antler Mount Trophy Black Forest on Wood Plaque Austria Folk Art 1930
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of three antique deer antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaques. They are dated. All of them from the 1930s. Measurement'...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
Antique Matyo Pillowcase, early 20th Century. Hungary
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert.
-Hemp in the back.
-Zipper closure.
-Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Silk
French Petite Bridal Box from Normandy
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic antique marriage or bridal box–from Normandy, France–the petite trunk is decorated with stylized foliate details that grace the exterior. Once-vibrant pink and cream pain...
Category
18th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Original Antique Print of a Racehorse, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a racehorse.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after George Stubbs with original hand color.
...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 3rd quarter of the 20th century Persian pictorial rug
Details
rug no. j2392
size 4' 2" x 5' 5" (127 x 165 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
C.1930 Grandmother Flower Garden Hexagon Quilt
Located in Louisville, KY
This quilt is c. 1930. Created with a wonderful color palette of what appears to be feed sack fabric, meticulously arranged with pattern orientations in mind...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Large Vintage 2 ft Tall African Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask
Located in Bochum, NRW
Large vintage hand-carved from one piece of solid wood African Tribal mask richly decorated with intricate tribal motifs.
Beautifully hand carved, painted details, it has a hook, re...
Category
1990s African Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Fox Figural Cigar Cutter, silvered Metal 1930s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1930s or older silvered Metal Cigar Cutter. Very rare large size cigar cutter in the form of a fox. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. It has its all origin...
Category
1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Stunning German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, Antique Germany 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue. This character statue has been made by a unknown Company in Germany, in the 1910s or older. Absolutely gorgeous item with lots of c...
Category
1950s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century American Folk Art Game Board
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully hand-crafted and quietly sculptural, this 19th-century American Folk Art game board was made not in a factory, but by someone who clearly knew their way around a piece of...
Category
19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Maple, Walnut
$1,800 Sale Price
25% Off
Original Antique Print of an Owl, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of an owl.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after cpt. brown with original hand color.
Publishe...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
Framed Antique Kalamkari Fragment, Late 19th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame.
Late 19th C. India.
Ready to go on a wall.
Framed...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning toy castle, it is a beautiful example of early 20th century trench folk art, German handmade craft. The architectural detailing in the crenellated t...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mountain Hut Lodge Haus Wachenfeld Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage metal money bank. A beautiful decorative item in metal. Made in Germany, circa 1920s to 1930s as a souvenir building bank. Nice addition to any collection, desktop, ...
Category
1910s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Antique Tramp Art Mirror 19th Century Austria Circa 1870
By Tramp Art
Located in Poperinge, BE
Exceptional and very rare rustic tramp art wall mirror from the late 19th century, originating from Austria, circa 1870.
This unique mirror impresses with its exceptionally designed...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Swedish oval pine table Dated early 1700 Folk Art Peasant Hand Crafted
Located in Forest, BE
Unique Swedish hand crafted pine table made around 1740/60. The unusual oval table top makes it a rare finds. Typical 1700 engraving with some erased parts and remaining on some othe...
Category
Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Vintage Copper Horse Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculptural piece is a vintage copper horse weather vane, artfully displayed on a modern black metal stand. The figure captures a horse in mid-gallop, with fluid lines that conve...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Copper, Steel
Original Antique Print of Quail, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of quail.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color.
Published...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of shells.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color.
Publishe...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
Large Wooden Tramp Art Box Folk Art Gold 20th Century
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large tramp art box with lid and brass handle, folk art object made of layered pieces of gold, partly gold colored, from the late first half of the 20th century.
Beautiful form of f...
Category
1940s European Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Antique Black Forest Deer Antler Trophy, German, 1890s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique Black Forest deer antler trophy on hand carved, black lacquered wooden plaque. It's from the 1890s or older. The size given in the dimensions section refers to th...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Antique Balinese Kamasan painting, rendered on handwoven cotton, beautifully captures the timeless elegance of classical Wayang-style storytellin...
Category
Early 1900s Balinese Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Paint
19Thc Tiger Maple Day Bed W/ Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19Thc tiger eye maple day bed or hired hands bed is in fine condition with a rope tied frame.The custom made cushion is made from homespun linen & down & feather fill mattress.
Category
Early 1800s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,316 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 8 Sculptural French Alpine Chairs in Solid Oak, France, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 8 Sculptural French Alpine Chairs in Solid Oak, France, 1950s
Description:
A rare set of eight sculptural Alpine chairs, handcrafted in France during the 1950s from solid Fre...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Oak
Rolakan Pillow by Selma Giöbel, Swedish Folk Art Textile, circa 1900
By Annie Frykholm, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Bochum, NRW
A rare gem from the heart of early Scandinavian design, this handwoven Rolakan cushion crafted using the double interlocked tapestry technique is a stunning example of Swedish folk a...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Carved Spanish Wooden Stool, Mid 20th Century
Located in Schwerin, MV
Carved wooden three-legged stool or small side table, Spain, 1940s
The seat has a polygonal shape and slight indentations on the top. The stool stands on thick, round, slightly taper...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
German bridal cabinet
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful cabinet from the rural south of Germany. The cabinet was once given as a wedding gift. This cabinet is hand-painted in vibrant colours. The cabinet has its original hinge...
Category
1950s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
$4,292
Antique European Carved Gilt And Polychrome Coat Of Arms Wall Plaque
Located in Nuernberg, DE
We are delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable hand carved coat of arms featuring a knightly crest.
This is an exceptionally well made and decorative piece. It is a very...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Sarah Rishel Art Print Intaglio Etching "Applique Quilt", 13/200
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Limited edition print "Applique Quilt" features a section of stylized traditional Country-style quilt, framed with an abstract flower garland. The etching captures an old fashioned, ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
$340 Sale Price
20% Off
Leaping Stag Weathervane Mounted on Marble Base C. 1940's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage leaping stag weathervane made of copper, with a verdigris patina that gives it a weathered, greenish appearance. Then stag is depicted mid-l...
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Marble, Copper
Professionally Framed Silk and Cotton Ikat Fragment, Uzbekistan, E 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame.
E 20th C. Uzbekistan.
Ready to go on a wall.
Fram...
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Silk
Soldier on Horse Pull Toy Vintage Folk Art Ore Mountains, German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This old hand carved wooden Soldier and horse on wooden wheels Toy, was made in the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) in Germany. It remains fully functional. Crafted in Germany during the ...
Category
1950s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Marble Solitaire Game 10 inch Hardwood Board 35 mixed Stone Marbles, circa 1945
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very attractive complete game of Marble Solitaire with a hardwood circular board and 35 mixed stone marbles, probably French.
The circular turned board is made of polished hardwood, with a good grain figure. The board has 32 equi-spaced holes with an additional one in the centre and a gallery to the outer perimeter. Three small circular pads have been attached to the base of the board to protect the surface it sits on.
It comes complete with a full set of 35 (32 Plus 3 spare) handmade playing marbles of mixed stone, clay and agate and of different colours. Some of the clay marbles...
Category
20th Century French Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Stone
$399 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Goat Sheep Runner
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind mid 20th century decorative caliber vintage Turkish rug with what looks to be 4 lonely sheep or goats on a camel field? tough to say
3'5'' x 6'7''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Original Antique Print of An English Sporting Dog, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a sporting dog, a bloodhound.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Carved Slate Miniature Chest of Drawers. Welsh, Late 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A charming miniature chest of drawers made from carved slate
With dummy drawers and Prince of Wales feathers detail.
Miniature chests, bureaus and similar pieces of folk art were c...
Category
Late 19th Century Welsh Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Slate
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
German folk art bridal cabinet, 1826
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful cabinet from the rural south of Germany dating from 1826. The cabinet was once given as a wedding gift. This cabinet is made of solid pine and is hand-painted in vibrant ...
Category
1820s German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
24" Huge Royal Crown North Carolina Vase Pottery Aqua Urn Signed Floor Porch
Located in Wilton, CT
Huge old marked Royal Crown North Carolina pottery floor vase in aqua turquoise glaze, circa early/mid 20th century. Round Royal Crown stamp with "New York" printed at the bottom. Pl...
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Professionally Framed Antique Suzani Fragment , Tajikstan, Central Asia
Located in Istanbul, TR
The suzani fragment on the frame is from a 19th C. Suzani. It is hand backed on linen and streched over a strecher and finish with a wooden frame.
Ready to go on any wall.
The item ...
Category
Late 19th Century Tajikistani Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Silk
Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of shells.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
Publishe...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of shells.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
Publishe...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique German Pine Blanket Chest with Original Paint
Located in Centennial, CO
Antique late 19th century German or Eastern European pine blanket chest with original paint. Beautifully hand painted red and blue flowers an...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
This pillow case made from a mid 20th C. Indian Embroidery.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert .
Cotton in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Italian Folk Art Painting on Canvas of a Lion
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical Italian oil painting on canvas of a lion in a night sky with stars and a moon, executed in a distinctive primitive naive style. Signed on the bottom C. Barreto and noted on...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paint
Vintage Large Ceramic Sitting Cat Figurine, Pink Sponge Ware Folk Art Style
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ceramic cat figurine features hand-painted pink sponge ware decor with black accents on face and paws. The cat depicted sitting with tail curled around the hind legs, slightl...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Original Antique Print of a Jaguar, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a jaguar.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color.
Publis...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Child’s Chair, circa 1820
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and beautifully primitive Scandinavian child’s chair, hand-carved from solid wood with incredible patina and wear from centuries of use. The chair’s naive yet sculptural form ...
Category
1820s Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Hand Carved Wooden Smoker Gnome Figure, Vintage German Black Forest Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved wooden smoker figure, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. We believe that this piece is from around 1930s or older. A nice addition to any room. Beau...
Category
1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse
Located in Buisson, FR
Brilliant and unique shop-sign.
A painted grouse made out of sheet iron or zinc that is placed within a hand forged iron frame that is made to hang.
France circa 1850-1900
Weathered...
Category
19th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,511 Sale Price
48% Off
Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful grocery shop room box, painted and stained wood with lithographed wall and floor papers, side stair case and upper gallery, some drawers on rear w...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
Folk Art furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mosche Bianche, Jim Rose, and Nils Olsson. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $20 and tops out at $225,000 while the average work can sell for $1,252.
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