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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
Large Folk Art Wood 4 Drawer Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers
Large Folk Art Wood 4 Drawer Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers

Large Folk Art Wood 4 Drawer Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers

$475

Large Folk Art Wood 4 Drawer Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Folk Art Jewelry Box or Miniature Tabletop Sized Chest of Drawers. This vintage wood piece with four drawers has lots of character and patina. Each drawer features a hand painted lea...

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1950s Vintage Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Blue Swedish Folk Art Chest or Box
19th Century Blue Swedish Folk Art Chest or Box

19th Century Blue Swedish Folk Art Chest or Box

$1,648

19th Century Blue Swedish Folk Art Chest or Box

Located in Kramfors, SE

Blue folk art chest or box from Sweden. The chest is in untouched original condition with the first layer of original paint. Hand wrought hardware in iron with functional lock and key.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Wooden basket backpack 1800's Handmade Folk Craft
Antique Swedish Wooden basket backpack 1800's Handmade Folk Craft

Antique Swedish Wooden basket backpack 1800's Handmade Folk Craft

$1,421

Antique Swedish Wooden basket backpack 1800's Handmade Folk Craft

Located in Forest, BE

Swedish antique pine and birch wooden backpack storage box. It was use to pickup the berries in the woods. Fine quality of birch bentwood. It is a true piece from the early 19 centur...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Birch, Pine

Antique Swedish Hand-Made Folk Art Pine Flour Box
Antique Swedish Hand-Made Folk Art Pine Flour Box

Antique Swedish Hand-Made Folk Art Pine Flour Box

$1,875

Antique Swedish Hand-Made Folk Art Pine Flour Box

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique hand-made flour box from Sweden made in folk art during the second half of the 19th century, around 1860 to 1870. These boxes were either hung on the...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Holland Floral Tin Nesting Canister Set of Four
Mid-Century Holland Floral Tin Nesting Canister Set of Four

Mid-Century Holland Floral Tin Nesting Canister Set of Four

$320 / set

Mid-Century Holland Floral Tin Nesting Canister Set of Four

Located in Coral Gables, FL

An atmospheric set of four mid-century nesting canisters made in Holland, formed from decorated tinplate and graduated in size so that each vessel fits inside the next. No legible fa...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Metal

19thC Antique Folk Art Treenware Carved Turned Wood Tea Caddy Box Handpainted
19thC Antique Folk Art Treenware Carved Turned Wood Tea Caddy Box Handpainted

19thC Antique Folk Art Treenware Carved Turned Wood Tea Caddy Box Handpainted

$591Sale Price|20% Off

19thC Antique Folk Art Treenware Carved Turned Wood Tea Caddy Box Handpainted

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This striking antique 19th-century treenware tea caddy is a beautiful example of folk art craftsmanship. Skillfully hand-carved and turned from wood, this charming caddy features a r...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art small Travel box /chest with original paint
Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art small Travel box /chest with original paint

Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art small Travel box /chest with original paint

$1,705

Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art small Travel box /chest with original paint

Located in Boden, SE

Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel box from Skellefteå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. Beautiful untouched original paint. Dated 1858 Decorated with handwrought iron around the ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Iron

Danish 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Bible Box "Forget Me Not"
Danish 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Bible Box "Forget Me Not"

Danish 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Bible Box "Forget Me Not"

$620

Danish 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Bible Box "Forget Me Not"

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-19th century wooden box designed to look like a Bible. Text engraved with monogramme. The four words in the corners are quite cute and charming: Danish: "FOR - GLEM - MIG - EJ"...

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19th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Antique Swedish Blue Painted Bentwood Kurbits Svepask Box
Large 19th Century Antique Swedish Blue Painted Bentwood Kurbits Svepask Box

Large 19th Century Antique Swedish Blue Painted Bentwood Kurbits Svepask Box

$795Sale Price|26% Off

Large 19th Century Antique Swedish Blue Painted Bentwood Kurbits Svepask Box

Located in Buisson, FR

A charming and highly collectible early 19th-century antique Swedish bentwood Svepask box, dating to the historic period circa 1800–1845. Masterfully handcrafted in Sweden, this impr...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Hand Made Wood Box
Vintage Hand Made Wood Box

Vintage Hand Made Wood Box

$895

Vintage Hand Made Wood Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional jewelry box is a masterclass in the tradition of Tramp Art, showcasing meticulous hand-notched geometric patterns that create a captivating three-dimensional texture...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early 19th century Swedish hand painted pine blanket box
Early 19th century Swedish hand painted pine blanket box

Early 19th century Swedish hand painted pine blanket box

$1,491

Early 19th century Swedish hand painted pine blanket box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century Swedish painted blanket box circa 1816. Traditional rag painted Swedish box which is initialed and dated 1816.  Flat top lid which makes it ideal for doubling up ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Pine, Paint

Large Swedish Antique Folk Art Hand Made Pine Flour Box
Large Swedish Antique Folk Art Hand Made Pine Flour Box

Large Swedish Antique Folk Art Hand Made Pine Flour Box

$1,080

Large Swedish Antique Folk Art Hand Made Pine Flour Box

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique Swedish flour box made by hand in solid pine. The box is from northern Sweden and made around the mid 19th century, 1840 to 1850. The box is in untouched original condition w...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Pine

Russian Black Lacquer Child's Jewelry Box "The Peddlers" Signed N.M.Ivanova 1985
Russian Black Lacquer Child's Jewelry Box "The Peddlers" Signed N.M.Ivanova 1985

Russian Black Lacquer Child's Jewelry Box "The Peddlers" Signed N.M.Ivanova 1985

$595

Russian Black Lacquer Child's Jewelry Box "The Peddlers" Signed N.M.Ivanova 1985

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is an authentic Soviet era Russian black lacquer multi colored hand painted child's jewelry box, made of papier mache (more desirable and of higher quality than wood) and having...

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1980s Russian Vintage Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Set of Chinese Hand-Painted Wooden Potiche Boxes Folk Figures, Shanghai, 1950
Set of Chinese Hand-Painted Wooden Potiche Boxes Folk Figures, Shanghai, 1950

Set of Chinese Hand-Painted Wooden Potiche Boxes Folk Figures, Shanghai, 1950

$852 / set

Set of Chinese Hand-Painted Wooden Potiche Boxes Folk Figures, Shanghai, 1950

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Set of three hand-painted wood potiche decorative boxes from Shanghai, dating to the 1950s. These charming Mid-Century decorative objects feature rounded wooden bodies with removable...

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1950s Chinese Vintage Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Wood

Two 19th Century Ceramic Parrot Money Banks, Bornholm Denmark
Two 19th Century Ceramic Parrot Money Banks, Bornholm Denmark

Two 19th Century Ceramic Parrot Money Banks, Bornholm Denmark

$125 / item

Two 19th Century Ceramic Parrot Money Banks, Bornholm Denmark

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Fantastic 19th Century ceramic parrot money banks, Bornholm Denmark. We see this sitting atop books on a coffee or side table as well as foyer or dresser for loose coins. Wonderful ...

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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Anthony Redmile Shell Encrusted Swan Box, 20th Century, London
Vintage Anthony Redmile Shell Encrusted Swan Box, 20th Century, London

Vintage Anthony Redmile Shell Encrusted Swan Box, 20th Century, London

$4,600

Vintage Anthony Redmile Shell Encrusted Swan Box, 20th Century, London

By Anthony Redmile London

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Whimsical duck-form decorative box bearing Anthony Redmile London labels. An intricate arrangement of cream, pale yellow, and brown patterned seashells defines the bird’s body, wings...

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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Shell, Lacquer

Handcrafted Moroccan Bone Inlaid Hexagonal Wood Trinket Box, 1960s
Handcrafted Moroccan Bone Inlaid Hexagonal Wood Trinket Box, 1960s

Handcrafted Moroccan Bone Inlaid Hexagonal Wood Trinket Box, 1960s

$265

Handcrafted Moroccan Bone Inlaid Hexagonal Wood Trinket Box, 1960s

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1960s Handcrafted Bone Inlaid Trinket Moroccan Wood Trinket Box. Handmade artisanal mid century inlaid trinket decorative lidded Moroccan box. This hexagonal shaped decorative box ha...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Bone, Fruitwood

Antique French Storage Box with Hand-Painted Clown Motif
Antique French Storage Box with Hand-Painted Clown Motif

Antique French Storage Box with Hand-Painted Clown Motif

$950

Antique French Storage Box with Hand-Painted Clown Motif

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ca. late 19th century French oak storage box with hand-painted 'clown' decoration to the top and a floral motif to the bottom component. Attractive color...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Oak, Paint

Scandinavian hand painted 19th century pine strong box
Scandinavian hand painted 19th century pine strong box

Scandinavian hand painted 19th century pine strong box

$1,260

Scandinavian hand painted 19th century pine strong box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Scandinavian hand painted 19th century pine strong box circa 1840. Good example of traditional rustic Swedish woodwork.  Painted in a russet red paint with hand painted cream drags....

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th Century Large Store Tea Tin Hand Painted Parnall & Sons Bristol, England
19th Century Large Store Tea Tin Hand Painted Parnall & Sons Bristol, England

19th Century Large Store Tea Tin Hand Painted Parnall & Sons Bristol, England

$1,295

19th Century Large Store Tea Tin Hand Painted Parnall & Sons Bristol, England

By Parnall & Sons

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and large store tea tin by Parnall & Sons who were the people to see for outfitting your store and much more as the company grew from 1830. Hand painted showing a girl servi...

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Hand Painted Trinket Box in the Style of Peter Hunt Circa 1940s
Folk Art Hand Painted Trinket Box in the Style of Peter Hunt Circa 1940s

Folk Art Hand Painted Trinket Box in the Style of Peter Hunt Circa 1940s

$650

Folk Art Hand Painted Trinket Box in the Style of Peter Hunt Circa 1940s

By Peter Hunt

Located in Peabody, MA

Primitive hand decorated trinket box in the style of the noted Provincetown folk artist Peter Hunt, ca. 1940s. Humorous interior label indicates it is "four of four of a kind" and ...

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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Indonesian Brass Betel Tray, c. 1900
Indonesian Brass Betel Tray, c. 1900

Indonesian Brass Betel Tray, c. 1900

$680

Indonesian Brass Betel Tray, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This open brass box was originally the case of an early 20th century betel box set from Indonesia, filled with small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid. ...

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Early 20th century Paint Decorated Carved Wood Apple Box
Antique Early 20th century Paint Decorated Carved Wood Apple Box

Antique Early 20th century Paint Decorated Carved Wood Apple Box

$495

Antique Early 20th century Paint Decorated Carved Wood Apple Box

Located in Litchfield, CT

Antique early 20th century paint decorated carved wood apple box. Beautiful bright color. Measures 4 1/2" tall x 4 1/4" diameter. These apples were made in Japan for the American mar...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Wood

Southeast Asian Painted Offering Box
Southeast Asian Painted Offering Box

Southeast Asian Painted Offering Box

$180

Southeast Asian Painted Offering Box

Located in Chicago, IL

This footed offering box from southeast Asia brings vibrant color and folk charm to modern interiors as a vide-poche or catch-all dish. The vintage box is shaped of hand-turned wood ...

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20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Wood

1900s German Tramp Art Hand Carved Box
1900s German Tramp Art Hand Carved Box

1900s German Tramp Art Hand Carved Box

$950

1900s German Tramp Art Hand Carved Box

Located in Lancaster, PA

This is a Flatware Storage Box in the Tramp Art style, having a creation date of 1913. The box is made of stained cedar, and was made out of old cigar boxes. The facade is all hand-...

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1910s German Vintage Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Carved Oak Table Top Chest
19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Carved Oak Table Top Chest

19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Carved Oak Table Top Chest

$900

19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Carved Oak Table Top Chest

Located in Norwich, England

A lovely 19th century oak lidded-top table chest with hand carved leaf scrolls and roundel carvings, having swivel carrying handles to the sides. The chest has a rustic charm and sh...

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19th Century European Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Oak, Pine

Antique Tibetan Painted Box with Mythical Landscape, 19th Century
Antique Tibetan Painted Box with Mythical Landscape, 19th Century

Antique Tibetan Painted Box with Mythical Landscape, 19th Century

$1,680

Antique Tibetan Painted Box with Mythical Landscape, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This sculptural antique box was crafted in Tibet in the mid to late 19th century, shaped to an unusual trapezoidal form and highly decorated in the Himalayan style. The tall, wooden ...

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19th Century Tibetan Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Wood

Round Primitive Ceramic Decorative Trinket Studio Pottery Dish with Lid in Brown
Round Primitive Ceramic Decorative Trinket Studio Pottery Dish with Lid in Brown

Round Primitive Ceramic Decorative Trinket Studio Pottery Dish with Lid in Brown

$128Sale Price|20% Off

Round Primitive Ceramic Decorative Trinket Studio Pottery Dish with Lid in Brown

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A round studio pottery trinket dish in brown. This piece will be perfect for a nightstand, coffee table, or bar. It is round and glazed in a deep brown. The lid on the top features a...

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20th Century American Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

19th Century hand painted tine decorative box
19th Century hand painted tine decorative box

19th Century hand painted tine decorative box

$613

19th Century hand painted tine decorative box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century hand painted tine decorative box circa 1860. Good quality Swedish tine box, used for storing valuables or foods for secure storage.  This example in it's original blue ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Pine, Paint

Mid 18th century Swedish pine chest decorated with labyrinth
Mid 18th century Swedish pine chest decorated with labyrinth

Mid 18th century Swedish pine chest decorated with labyrinth

$2,854

Mid 18th century Swedish pine chest decorated with labyrinth

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 18th century Swedish pine chest decorated with labyrinth circa 1730. Rare and beautiful Swedish pine chest.   Traces of original paint to the outside with decorative metal strap...

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Metal

One of a Kind Antique Tramp Art Box
One of a Kind Antique Tramp Art Box

One of a Kind Antique Tramp Art Box

$690

One of a Kind Antique Tramp Art Box

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Crafted from wood with intricate, hand-carved details, this vintage tramp art box is another timeless peice of history to treasure. Featuring a layered, hand-carved design, original ...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th Century Swedish antique genuine rustic Bent wood box with original paint
19th Century Swedish antique genuine rustic Bent wood box with original paint

19th Century Swedish antique genuine rustic Bent wood box with original paint

$852

19th Century Swedish antique genuine rustic Bent wood box with original paint

Located in Boden, SE

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentwood Box from Hälsingland, Northern Sweden. Oval box with lid. Originalpainted with nice patina after several hundred years of use. Beautifully pain...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Pine

Vintage J.G.W. Painted Trinket Box
Vintage J.G.W. Painted Trinket Box

Vintage J.G.W. Painted Trinket Box

$195

Vintage J.G.W. Painted Trinket Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This early 20th-century painted trinket box brings a touch of traditional charm to any tabletop vignette, its circular silhouette wrapped in an original hand-painted finish that has ...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Carved Cross Puzzle Box, American Studio Craftsman 1970s
Vintage Carved Cross Puzzle Box, American Studio Craftsman 1970s

Vintage Carved Cross Puzzle Box, American Studio Craftsman 1970s

$275

Vintage Carved Cross Puzzle Box, American Studio Craftsman 1970s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage carved wood box features abstract geometric form of a pedestal with an open book with a large cross on top, done in striking choice of solid wood. The pedestal and the book p...

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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Maple, Rosewood, Satinwood

Moroccan Brass Berber Tribal Flask, Hand-Crafted Folk Art, 1920
Moroccan Brass Berber Tribal Flask, Hand-Crafted Folk Art, 1920

Moroccan Brass Berber Tribal Flask, Hand-Crafted Folk Art, 1920

$350

Moroccan Brass Berber Tribal Flask, Hand-Crafted Folk Art, 1920

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Great decorative Moroccan Tribal flask.. African decorative brass with front richly decorated with embossed brass and overlay. The valve stem turns and open. Truly a conversation mu...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Dutch Spice Canister Set of Six with Windmill Design, 1960
Vintage Dutch Spice Canister Set of Six with Windmill Design, 1960

Vintage Dutch Spice Canister Set of Six with Windmill Design, 1960

$286 / set

Vintage Dutch Spice Canister Set of Six with Windmill Design, 1960

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Charming vintage set of six Dutch spice canisters, individually labeled Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg, Allspice, Pepper, and Cloves. Crafted in tin, each square canister features a warm m...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Metal

Pennsylvania Sponge Decorated Box On Later Stand
Pennsylvania Sponge Decorated Box On Later Stand

Pennsylvania Sponge Decorated Box On Later Stand

$1,800

Pennsylvania Sponge Decorated Box On Later Stand

Located in Essex, MA

Square form with hinged lid with original brass bail handle. Faux bois decoration. The matt black painted wood base with square section legs and H form stretchers.

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1840s American Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Pine

Swedish Folk Art, Large Vessel, Pine, Sweden, 19th Century
Swedish Folk Art, Large Vessel, Pine, Sweden, 19th Century

Swedish Folk Art, Large Vessel, Pine, Sweden, 19th Century

$3,060

Swedish Folk Art, Large Vessel, Pine, Sweden, 19th Century

Located in High Point, NC

An antique, organic and large farmers wooden bowl, vessel, basket or container. With highly appealing patina, produced in Sweden, 19th century. Condition: Distressed Wear consistent...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Coopered Wood Lidded Barrel with Handle
19th Century English Coopered Wood Lidded Barrel with Handle

19th Century English Coopered Wood Lidded Barrel with Handle

$2,995

19th Century English Coopered Wood Lidded Barrel with Handle

Located in Atlanta, GA

A handsome 19th-century English lidded barrel, traditionally constructed from vertical wooden staves and retaining a wonderfully warm, richly aged surface. Tall and relatively narrow...

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19th Century English Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large Wooden Box with Geometric Motifs, France, 1970s
Large Wooden Box with Geometric Motifs, France, 1970s

Large Wooden Box with Geometric Motifs, France, 1970s

$631

Large Wooden Box with Geometric Motifs, France, 1970s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Large French wooden box dating from the 1970s, featuring elaborate geometric decoration across the lid and sides. The contrasting dark wood bands are enriched with small light-colore...

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1970s French Vintage Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Original Tramp Art Stacked Box
Vintage Original Tramp Art Stacked Box

Vintage Original Tramp Art Stacked Box

$1,850

Vintage Original Tramp Art Stacked Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional piece of American folk art showcases the meticulous craftsmanship of traditional Tramp Art. Characterized by its intricate, multi-layered notch-carving and geometric...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Wood

Spectacular carved black forest Schwarzwald box hearts play cards, 1880s Germany
Spectacular carved black forest Schwarzwald box hearts play cards, 1880s Germany

Spectacular carved black forest Schwarzwald box hearts play cards, 1880s Germany

$2,400 / set

Spectacular carved black forest Schwarzwald box hearts play cards, 1880s Germany

Located in Wien, AT

An exceptional gaming box containing four smaller boxes, crafted in Germany’s famous Black Forest region during the 1880s. The entire box is masterfully hand-carved; the exterior fe...

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1980s German Vintage Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Wood

Decorated Box with Overlays
Decorated Box with Overlays

Decorated Box with Overlays

$3,250

Decorated Box with Overlays

Located in Nantucket, MA

Stained pine with hinged top, decorated with geometric design out of recycled piano keys. The interior with a removable organizing drawer. Illegible names with numbers are faintly wr...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Iron-Bound Wooden Box with Iron Key
19th Century Swedish Iron-Bound Wooden Box with Iron Key

19th Century Swedish Iron-Bound Wooden Box with Iron Key

$1,534

19th Century Swedish Iron-Bound Wooden Box with Iron Key

Located in Buisson, FR

A rare oval box featuring a traditional Scandinavian hand-bentwood construction, traditionally known as a färdlåda and dating from circa 1800–1850. The wooden walls are masterfully s...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Wood

Soviet Mstyora Firebird Lacquer Box Signed V. Snyatkov, circa 1980
Soviet Mstyora Firebird Lacquer Box Signed V. Snyatkov, circa 1980

Soviet Mstyora Firebird Lacquer Box Signed V. Snyatkov, circa 1980

$950

Soviet Mstyora Firebird Lacquer Box Signed V. Snyatkov, circa 1980

By Marshall Field & Co. 1

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Soviet Mstyora Firebird Lacquer Box Signed by V. Snyatkov, circa 1980 Large Soviet Russian Mstyora lacquer box depicting the Firebird, hand-painted and signed by V. Snyatkov, circa ...

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1990s Russian Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Swedish Bentwood Bridal Box with Original Painted Surface
19th Century Swedish Bentwood Bridal Box with Original Painted Surface

19th Century Swedish Bentwood Bridal Box with Original Painted Surface

$1,750

19th Century Swedish Bentwood Bridal Box with Original Painted Surface

Located in Darien, CT

A colorful 19th-century Swedish bentwood bridal box retaining its original painted surface. The oval, removable lid depicts a couple holding hands beneath a full moon, the groom wea...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Bentwood

19Thc Mini Child's Blanket Chest From Pennsylvania
19Thc Mini Child's Blanket Chest From Pennsylvania

19Thc Mini Child's Blanket Chest From Pennsylvania

$1,675

19Thc Mini Child's Blanket Chest From Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine 19thc original old surface mini blanket chest or child' s chest from Lancaster County,Pennsylvania.

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1880s American Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Wood

Collection of Three 19Thc Original Painted Furkins
Collection of Three 19Thc Original Painted Furkins

Collection of Three 19Thc Original Painted Furkins

$2,850 / set

Collection of Three 19Thc Original Painted Furkins

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original painted furkin in blue & mustard painted surfaces.Fantastic patina. Measurements are as follows - Smaller Mustard pantry - 9.5 diameter x 9 .5 high Medium Mustard pan...

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1860s American Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Folk Art Tramp Art Box With Mirror Detail
Vintage Folk Art Tramp Art Box With Mirror Detail

Vintage Folk Art Tramp Art Box With Mirror Detail

$1,250

Vintage Folk Art Tramp Art Box With Mirror Detail

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage folk art Tramp art box featuring hand-carved geometric layers from reclaimed cigar box wood. The front displays a circular mirror framed in intricate relief work. The interio...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Hand-Painted Scandinavian Folk Art Document Box (Dated 1862)
Antique Hand-Painted Scandinavian Folk Art Document Box (Dated 1862)

Antique Hand-Painted Scandinavian Folk Art Document Box (Dated 1862)

$895

Antique Hand-Painted Scandinavian Folk Art Document Box (Dated 1862)

Located in Bridgeport, CT

This exceptional 19th-century Scandinavian document box serves as an authentic example of regional folk art, highly characteristic of traditional Norwegian Rosemaling traditions. Con...

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1860s Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Leather, Pine

Painted 19th Century American Document Box
Painted 19th Century American Document Box

Painted 19th Century American Document Box

$3,200

Painted 19th Century American Document Box

Located in Hudson, NY

A spectacular and fine, painted and stenciled, pine documentbox. The original blue paint having turned a dark green over time with the varnished finish, typical of Boston pieces. Yo...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Brass

Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Red Silk Lid
Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Red Silk Lid

Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Red Silk Lid

$1,200

Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Red Silk Lid

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Long rectangular shell encrusted box. Carefully applied shells decorate the top and bottom edges of this red board box in a variety of colors. At...

Category

20th Century English Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Shell, Silk, Paper

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Find a broad range of unique folk art boxes 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 boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, softwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original boxes, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Anthony Redmile London, Arthur Court, and Frank Finney. 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 boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $4,600 while the average work can sell for $848.

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