Native American broadly describes any Indigenous people in North America and encompasses hundreds of tribes and groups, all with distinct cultures. Native American–style furniture and decor likewise varies widely, from pieces created by Indigenous people to those appropriated by non-native designers.
Indigenous furniture’s rich heritage includes the bentwood boxes of the Northwest Coast carved from cedar for storing household or ceremonial objects. Generations of Native American people have made baskets for holding household items, with those in the Northeast using sweetgrass and those in the Southeast using pine needles and wicker. Artisans in the Plateau region wove watertight pieces like cradles from plant materials. Although these objects were intricately made, they were usually utilitarian rather than decorative.
The colonization of North America and the removal of Indigenous people from their lands led to the suppression of these practices. Many styles that used Native American motifs — such as Southwestern style, which was heavily influenced by the geometric patterns of Navajo textiles — have historically not involved Indigenous creators and, instead, have taken their traditions without their tribal context.
When decorating a home with Native American–style furniture, it is important to do so respectfully, by understanding the origins of motifs and objects and examining who profits from their sale. There are now Indigenous-led companies, such as Cherokee designer Cray Bauxmont-Flynn’s Amatoya and Totem House Design, promoting Indigenous work in furniture and home decor. Supporting Indigenous artists and artisans is essential to confronting the still pervasive issue of cultural appropriation in design.
Find a collection of Native American living room furniture, folk art, rugs and carpets, decorative objects and other items on 1stDibs.
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Indian Chief Oil Painting in Gold Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painting of a Native American man with a head dress believed to by a tribal chief. This is signed and dated by Fred Grosson in 1981.
Wood, Paint, Canvas
Native American Child Painting
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Native American Boy Painting. It depicts a hand painted portrait of a Navajo child. He has black hair and very expressive brown eyes. He is wearing a dark brown shirt with ...
Canvas, Wood
$1,499
H 16.74 in W 13 in D 6.11 in
South American Sterling Silver Hand Made Embossed Picture Frame / Mirror 1940´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
South American sterling silver hand made / Embossed picture frame / mirror 1940´s. Marked hand-made and 925 (it´s the sterling mark in south america). Perfect for any Mexican Style h...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Baroque gilded painting frame in wood, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / gilded frame / wood / Antique / Baroque / Rococo A stunning gilded wooden painting frame, crafted in France around 1900. This piece has some some small signs of use ...
Wood
18th Century French Miniature Painting on Bone in Baroque Frame
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Superb French hand-painted watercolor/gouache miniature on a bone panel. It depicts Bacchus and Ariane in a courting scene set in a mountainous landscape. The 18th century miniature is a version of the painting by Charles Joseph Natoire (1700-1777). It is a small but elegant painting with amazing quality details. It is mounted in a hand carved polychrome and gilded Spanish Baroque style wood frame...
Bone
$185Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.86 in W 24.81 in D 1.58 in
Sleek Golden Wooden Frame Painting Frame Classic 86x63cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
A sleek, vintage gold-colored frame made of solid wood and plaster, entirely in a classic style, decorated with a striped pattern all around, from the second half of the 20th century...
Wood
American Victorian Blue Velvet Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian blue velvet easel picture frame with pleated insert.
$616Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 2.37 in
Large Gilded Baroque Frame XL Frame Painting Classic 120x70cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large, gilded vintage pine frame with beautiful age patina, XL size, entirely in classic Baroque style, decorated with elegant acanthus leaves and patterns, first half of the 20th century. With adjustment of the eyelet screw on the back, this frame can also be hung vertically. A lovely size frame for creative expression, ideal for use as a large hall mirror...
Gesso, Wood
$595
H 13 in W 9.25 in D 1 in
Indo-Persian Miniature Painting in Moorish Micro Mosaic Inlaid Marquetry Frame
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Framed Persian Miniature Painting in Moorish Micro Mosaic Inlaid Marquetry Frame – Indo-Persian Artwork Stunning Middle Eastern Persian miniature painting, exquisitely hand-painted and framed in a vintage Moorish micro mosaic inlaid frame. This collectible piece showcases the refined elegance of Islamic art, merging the rich traditions of Persian miniature painting with the intricate craftsmanship of khatam marquetry. The finely detailed painting depicts a 19th-century royal polo scene, featuring royal princes dressed in traditional Maharaja attire riding horseback in vivid, vibrant color. The square-shaped frame is masterfully handcrafted using the ancient Persian technique of khatamkari, a meticulous form of micro mosaic inlay. This time-honored art form utilizes tiny slivers of wood, bone, and metal to create delicate geometric and floral Moorish designs—reminiscent of works found in the Doris Duke Islamic Art Collection and other notable museum holdings. The micro mosaic inlay, also known as Sadeli work, is a rare and highly sought-after craft, especially when combined with the luminous detail of a Persian miniature. This piece is a true testament to Indo-Persian artistry, offering both visual opulence and historic significance. Features: * Antique handcrafted Moorish frame with geometric Islamic design * Persian miniature painting on shell with royal polo scene * Museum-quality Indo-Persian craftsmanship * Frame dimensions: 13" x 9.25" * Ideal as a collector’s piece, wall décor, or focal point in any sophisticated interior * A rare fusion of Islamic, Persian, and Indian decorative arts circa 1950s. Perfect for collectors of Islamic art, Middle Eastern antiques, or enthusiasts of fine marquetry and micro mosaic inlay, this piece brings historical richness and unparalleled craftsmanship to your space. Keywords: Persian miniature painting, Moorish micro mosaic frame, Islamic art, antique Indo-Persian marquetry, khatam inlay, Sadeli mosaic, Middle Eastern artwork, royal polo scene, Maharaja painting...
Fruitwood
$2,500
H 9 in W 7 in D 1.5 in
Imperial Russian Silver-Gilt Depicting Icon of Madonna and Child, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Imperial Russian Silver-Gilt Depicting Icon of Madonna and Child, 19th Century The silver surface of the rizza is adorned with intricate embossing and engraving, creating a textured...
Silver
$3,800
H 35 in W 41 in D 8 in
Large Newcomb Macklin American Painting Frame Stanford White Design, 1915 - 1920
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Beautiful Large Impressive Vintage Gilded American Painting Frame created 1915 to 1920. Stanford White Design. Maker: Newcomb Macklin. Gold Metal Leaf - Gesso on Cast Ornament on W...
Wood
$165
H 13 in W 11 in D 0.5 in
Large Mackenzie-Childs Flower Market Picture Frame with White Background
Located in Morristown, NJ
Vintage MacKenzie-Childs 11" x 13" white enamel "flower market" pattern picture frame for a 5" x 7" picture. Heavy-gauge, hand-glazed steel underbody embellished with hand-applied fl...
Metal, Enamel
Framed Lady Photograph in Ormolu Picture Frame, France 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely stylish sentimental Photograph of a lady. Framed in a beautiful brass or ormolu frame, circa 1920s. Beautiful and highly decorative. You can use it also as a wall hanging picture frame...
Brass, Ormolu
American Victorian Photo Album
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian photo album with worn tapestry cover, a metal latch with natural patina, and family photos in light blue matting in the interior. Antique condition.
Metal