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Folk Art Clocks

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
Antique English Iron Clock Dial Face, Smuggler, Fully Working with Seconds Hand
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely antique iron clock dial dating from 1850 featuring the legendary smuggler and brigand Will Watch. Beautifully painted in the vibrant colours of the theater, he was portrayed...
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19th Century British Antique Folk Art Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique English Iron Clock Dial Face, Country Garden, Fully Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely antique iron English clock dial circa 1840 in its original enamel, charmingly decorated and English country garden flowers. With ancient craquelure, marks of a long life and...
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19th Century British Antique Folk Art Clocks

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Iron

Antique English Iron Clock Dial Face, Bird, Fully Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely antique iron clock dial circa 1820 in its original enamel, charmingly decorated with a bird and flowers. With ancient craquelure, marks of ...
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19th Century British Antique Folk Art Clocks

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Iron

Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage hand carved and hand painted musical clock is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in or near Austria in circa 1950 in a Folk Art style. The carving depicts a male figure leaning against a post mounted Black Forest styled clock. The carving is quite detailed and well executed on all sides and has been hand painted in a realistic style. Both the clock and the music box are currently not working as both have been over-wound and would require servicing. The head of the carving should turn slightly left to right while the music box is playing, but in its current state it is unknown whether the mechanism functions and/or what tune the music box may play. In addition, there is currently no key for the clock, but these normally use a standard small music box...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Clocks

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Metal

Antique Northern Swedish Tall Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Tall long case clock in a classic rococo shape made in folk art. The clock is from northern Sweden and made around 1820 to 1840. Painted pine with a rustic surface with traces of the...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Clocks

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Pine

Antique Genuine Swedish Pine Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine antique long case clock from northern Sweden. The clock is made around 1820 with a very well-made and elegant case in painted pine. The...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Clocks

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Pine

Antique Swedish Untouched Veneered Elm Clock Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique clock cabinet made during the early to mid 1800s, circa 1820 to 1840. The cabinet is veneered and waxed elm. The lower cabinet is...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Clocks

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Elm

19th Century Swedish Ántique Grandfather Clock Tall Case Clock Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Folk Art tall case clock from Luleå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Made in wood. Nice details and beautiful carvings. Beautiful handpainted flowers on the front. The M...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Clocks

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Pine

Northern Swedish Unusual Painted Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Long case clock from northern Sweden made during the late 1700s. The clock has the original blue-green paint with unusual decor. Time has also created a unique patina that adds to the clock’s character. Additionally the clock also has a detailed hand-carved headpiece. Far from all clocks...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Clocks

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Light Blue Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish long case clock from Mälardalen, close to Stockholm. The clock is from around 1790 and the case has the classic rococo shape. The surface of the clock has been scraped to show the original first layer of light blue paint. An unusual detail is the pockets of glass at the side of the head. The accompanying white plinth...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Clocks

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Pine

Early 19th Century Swedish Faux Paint Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine long case clock from Sweden made during the first years of the 19th century, around 1810. The clock is unusual and genuine, from the village ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Clocks

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Pine

19th Century French Comtoise Tall Longcase Painted Pine Clock
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very tall rustic painted pine longcase clock having Folk Art floral decoration and pretty enamel face with ornate pressed brass figural top. Round pi...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Clocks

Materials

Wood

Unusual Swedish Provincial 19th Century Tall Case Clock
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Rare and unusually large Provincial Swedish 19th century tall case clock in it's original finish. Dated 1867, Sweden.
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19th Century European Antique Folk Art Clocks

Materials

Pine

Original Acrylic on Wood Painting of Two Cardinals Nesting by A. Rangel Hidalgo
Located in Mexico, DF
Original signed acrylic painting on wood depicting a pair of Cardinals nesting by Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo. The painting was commissioned (and hence the name of the person that did) ...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Clocks

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Acrylic, Wood

Antique Swedish Painted Pine Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Long case clock with red original paint from the mid 1800s. The clock is made in painted pine and dated with the year 1847. Originates from Hälsingland, Sweden. The glass in the ring...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Clocks

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Pine

World War 2 / WWII Era Wooden Airplane Propeller Folk Art Mantel Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This wooden Folk Art made propeller clock is presumed to have originated in England and fashioned into a mantel clock in North America in circa 1960. T...
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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Clocks

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Clock Face
Located in Surrey, BC
Authentic clock face salvaged in the 1960s from a four-sided clock tower in France. Retains its original undisturbed first surface. Acquired from a private collection. Dimensions: 3...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Folk Art Clocks

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Wood

Scandinavian 18th Century Folk Art Carved Watch Holder
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very beautiful and original painted Folk Art watch holder, made for the pocket watch when you were not wearing it.
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Clocks

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Wood

Staffordshire Prattware Long Case Clock Model
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Staffordshire pottery Prattware model which features a long case clock with cherubs above the clock face, stood directly on the ground, no base. Flatback, decorated only to the front...
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1820s English Antique Folk Art Clocks

Materials

Earthenware

Staffordshire Prattware Long Case Clock Model
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Staffordshire Pottery Prattware model which features a long case clock with floral decoration to the front, stood directly on the ground, no base. Flatback, decorated only to the fro...
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1820s English Antique Folk Art Clocks

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Pottery

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Antique Carved Ebonized Pine Grandfather Long Case Clock, Scotland 1880, H372
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Antique carved Ebonized Pine Grandfather long case clock, Scotland 1880, H372 Scotland 1880 Solid Pine Original Finish Swan Neck Top Heavily carved case on front and sides Arched painted dial...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Clocks

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Located in Stamford, CT
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Clocks

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Steel

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20th Century - Whimsical Pair of Large Carved and Painted Wood Flamingos
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c., a pair of vibrantly painted wooden flamingo floor sculptures, each with a fish in mouth. One is signed "MW" on the underside. Painted in pink and lilac respectively and...
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1980s American Vintage Folk Art Clocks

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1910s Large White Enamel Steel Clock Face with Wooden Hands and Roman Numerals
Located in New York, NY
1910s large white enamel steel clock face with wooden hands and black paint Roman numerals. No motor. This can be seen at our 2420 Broadway location on the upper west side in Manhattan.
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1910s American Vintage Folk Art Clocks

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Enamel, Steel

Victorian Mahogany Tall Case Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exceptional example of Victorian clock making, this imposing tall case, or grandfather, clock towers in a masterfully carved mahogany case. A complex eight-day movement powers the...
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19th Century English Antique Folk Art Clocks

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Mahogany

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H 115.5 in. W 27.25 in. D 18 in.
Comtoise Morbier Tall Case Clock
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice Comtoise Morbier tall clock in a floral paint decorated Pine case, France - late 19th century. Rings on the hour and two minutes after the hour...
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1870s French Antique Folk Art Clocks

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Pine

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H 97 in. W 18 in. D 8 in.
Arts and Crafts Nutwood Mantel or Table Clock with an Embossed Brass Dial Face
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size and beautiful design Arts and Crafts mantel clock. This extremely stylish and practical size Arts and Crafts table clock is yet another one of our recent great find...
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Early 20th Century European Folk Art Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large African Carved Wood Tribal Female Ester Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A standing wood carving of a Female Ancestor Figure, possibly Bambara Tribe, with incised network patterned details on the cap with straps and on the torso front and back. Mounted on...
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20th Century African Folk Art Clocks

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Antique English Iron Clock Dial Face, Birds, Fully Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
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19th Century British Antique Folk Art Clocks

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Brass, Iron

Antique English Iron Clock Dial Face, Sailor Departs Ship Lyre, Fully Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely antique iron clock dial dating from 1840 featuring the beautiful folk tale of a woman singing and playing a lyre for her lovers safe return...
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19th Century British Antique Folk Art Clocks

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Brass, Iron

Antique English Iron Clock Dial Face, Bird, Fully Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely antique iron clock dial circa 1830 in its original enamel, charmingly decorated with a bird and flowers. With ancient craquelure, marks of ...
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19th Century British Antique Folk Art Clocks

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Brass, Iron

Unique Hide and Stag Heads Custom Wall Clock
Located in San Diego, CA
Very unique and interesting large custom wall clock. This custom made clock is beautifully covered in a brown hide in the entire face, with 4 brass stag heads located at points of th...
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1980s North American Vintage Folk Art Clocks

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Brass

Antique French Clock Dial Face Wall Clock, Fully Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A charming antique French comptoise clock dial, beautifully naïve repoussé work surround with peacocks and swans, porcelain enamel dial with brass hands. Originally with a large weig...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Clocks

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Located in Belper, Derbyshire
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19th Century Gustavian Painted Wooden Clock Face
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Decorative clock face in original Gustavian paint on wood, Sweden, 1820s.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Clocks

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Wood

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Irish Bog Ash Desk Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely piece of Irish Folk Art, namely, an irish bog ash desk clock over 3000 yeas old !! This is a piece of bog ash …….. petrified ashwood p...
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20th Century Irish Folk Art Clocks

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Ash

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  • Irish Bog Ash Desk Clock
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H 5.75 in. W 9 in. D 2.2 in.
Antique English Clock Dial Face, Country Garden, Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely antique iron clock dial circa 1830 in it's original enamel, charmingly decorated with country garden flowers. With ancient craquelure, mark...
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19th Century English Antique Folk Art Clocks

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Brass, Iron

Early 19th Century Swedish Clock Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Clock cabinet form Västerbotten in northern Sweden. Combination furniture with a writers flap and clock. The furniture can be split by lifting off the clock. Touched - upped original...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Clocks

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Pine

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H 93.31 in. W 44.1 in. D 18.51 in.
Early 19th Century Northern Swedish Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Long case clock from northern Sweden. The clock has carved wooden decorations and is dry scraped to original paint. Dated 1822. Original mechanism, pendulum and weights. The clock fa...
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Pine

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Folk Art clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, softwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art clocks 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 clocks, popular names associated with this style include Staffordshire, and Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo. 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 clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $899 and tops out at $7,800 while the average work can sell for $2,505.

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