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Folk Art Decorative Objects

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
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 18th Century
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 18th Century

Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 18th Century

Located in High Point, NC

An organic wood bowl produced in Sweden, 18th century.

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18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Wood

Burmese Red Lacquer Stacking Trays, c. 1900
Burmese Red Lacquer Stacking Trays, c. 1900

Burmese Red Lacquer Stacking Trays, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This set of red lacquer trays are components of an early 20th century Burmese betel box (kun-it). A blend of betel leaves, areca nuts, slaked lime, and sometimes tobacco, betel quid ...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

Vintage Carved Wood Pinocchio Sculpture
Vintage Carved Wood Pinocchio Sculpture

Vintage Carved Wood Pinocchio Sculpture

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage carved wood Pinocchio sculpture. Charming vintage carved wood Pinocchio sculpture. This interesting bust of Pinocchio is well made with a m...

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20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Birch

19th Century 33" French Articulated Carved Wood Artists' Mannequin or Lay Figure
19th Century 33" French Articulated Carved Wood Artists' Mannequin or Lay Figure

19th Century 33" French Articulated Carved Wood Artists' Mannequin or Lay Figure

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

33" tall posable, articulated carved wood figure of a male, used for learning figure drawing in art classes and studios.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

French Folk Art Sculpture of a Horse in Leather
French Folk Art Sculpture of a Horse in Leather

French Folk Art Sculpture of a Horse in Leather

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A hand-made folk art sculpture of a horse from the End of 19th Century/ Early 20th Century. This French made papier mâché horse is wrapped in leather, presented in its authentic old ...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Leather, Paper

European Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy, Wood & Paint, Mid-20th Century
European Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy, Wood & Paint, Mid-20th Century

European Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy, Wood & Paint, Mid-20th Century

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy. The duck features wonderful patina throughout including paint and glass eye. Wonderful collectable piece to add to a grouping. We think this...

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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Fully Articulated Artist's Model Of Horse, Signed
Fully Articulated Artist's Model Of Horse, Signed

Fully Articulated Artist's Model Of Horse, Signed

Located in Bradenton, FL

Antique hand-carved artist's model of a horse, fully articulated at every level including wooden ears. Has a horsehair tail. Fixed on a brass stem and raised on a wooden base. Artist signed on base as Philippe Leo.

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Vessel
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Vessel

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Vessel

Located in Allerum, SE

19th century Swedish Folk Art dug out tree trunk vessel. Ca 1850 Sweden.

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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Tramp Art Hinge Lid Box
Large Tramp Art Hinge Lid Box

Large Tramp Art Hinge Lid Box

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

A handcrafted Tramp Art box or small chest. A detailed design on four tapered feet. The interior is lined with white quilted fabric and the lid is fitted with a large finial. The bot...

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Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Folk Art Oak Box Hand Carved with Bear Attack
Midcentury Folk Art Oak Box Hand Carved with Bear Attack

Midcentury Folk Art Oak Box Hand Carved with Bear Attack

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Unusual box for cigars, tobacco or personal smalls. It is hand-tooled and features a hand-carved lid in solid oak. The scene is carved in a style that is expressionistic bordering on...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Trench Art Vase Dated 1918-19
Trench Art Vase Dated 1918-19

Trench Art Vase Dated 1918-19

Located in Fulton, CA

Extraordinary example of WWl Trench Art. Historical significance as this vase is signed by the soldier that crafted it, "Lieutenant Thorburn" including regiment "62nd Reg" and date "1918-19". Also inscribed A. E. F. The AEF helped the French Army on the Western Front during the Aisne Offensive (at the Battle of Château-Thierry and Battle of Belleau Wood...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

NC Hand-Carving of a Finch Mounted on Driftwood, Circa 1960's
NC Hand-Carving of a Finch Mounted on Driftwood, Circa 1960's

NC Hand-Carving of a Finch Mounted on Driftwood, Circa 1960's

Located in High Point, NC

Circa 1960's hand carving of a Finch, mounted on driftwood. This is a lovely piece of folk art, made by a NC artist and purchased form the Moses Cone House in Blowing Rock NC in the...

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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Fruitwood, Driftwood

Emil Janel (Swedish American 1897-1981) Woodcarving Doctor Sculpture
Emil Janel (Swedish American 1897-1981) Woodcarving Doctor Sculpture

Emil Janel (Swedish American 1897-1981) Woodcarving Doctor Sculpture

Located in San Francisco, CA

Detailed Caricature wood carving of a doctor and patient, signed Emil Janel. Emil Janel was a Swedish-born, American artist. A still life painter, he is mainly known for his caricat...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Swedish Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Candelabra, 1940s
Swedish Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Candelabra, 1940s

Swedish Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Candelabra, 1940s

Located in Karis, Nyland

A rare Swedish five-arm candelabra, handmade from solid wood in the 1940s. The design blends folk tradition and modernist sculpture - its bold silhouette and rhythmic surface carving...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Farmhouse Chicken Wire Egg Fruit Basket Carry All, Vintage Industrial Austria
Farmhouse Chicken Wire Egg Fruit Basket Carry All, Vintage Industrial Austria

Farmhouse Chicken Wire Egg Fruit Basket Carry All, Vintage Industrial Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful chicken wire made Basket, circa 1930s. Made of wire and wooden handles. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Nice addition to any Country Kitchen. Size given in meas...

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1930s Austrian Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Wire

Large Elephant Stone sculpture hand made and signed under the foot, Circa 1920
Large Elephant Stone sculpture hand made and signed under the foot, Circa 1920

Large Elephant Stone sculpture hand made and signed under the foot, Circa 1920

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a large stone sculpture of an elephant, made from a cast or stone / composite stone all hand painted and signed. We date this piece to the early 20th Century , Circa 1920. T...

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Early 20th Century British Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket by Sherwin Boyer
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket by Sherwin Boyer

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket by Sherwin Boyer

By Sherwin P. Boyer 1

Located in Nantucket, MA

With a dark rich patina. Made with oak staves, handle and a mahogany base. In excellent condition. Attributed to Sherwin Porter Boyer (1907-1964). Measures: 6”.    

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Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Puerto Rican Santos De Palos/Wood Carved Sculpture of The Virgin of Monserrat.
Puerto Rican Santos De Palos/Wood Carved Sculpture of The Virgin of Monserrat.

Puerto Rican Santos De Palos/Wood Carved Sculpture of The Virgin of Monserrat.

Located in Guaynabo, PR

A renown tradition in Puerto Rico is the making of Santos de Palos by Masters Carvers since the 19th century. They hand carved and hand painted the saints inspired in their personal ...

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Glazed & Decorated Terracotta Studio Pottery Vase - Circa 1970's
Vintage Glazed & Decorated Terracotta Studio Pottery Vase - Circa 1970's

Vintage Glazed & Decorated Terracotta Studio Pottery Vase - Circa 1970's

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage hand painted and glazed wheel thrown terracotta studio pottery vase - incised E in script on the base - circa 1970's. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no ...

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Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Antique Indian Metal Water Jugs, Hand-Crafted Folk Art, 19th Century
Antique Indian Metal Water Jugs, Hand-Crafted Folk Art, 19th Century

Antique Indian Metal Water Jugs, Hand-Crafted Folk Art, 19th Century

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Three large antique rustic metal water jugs handmade by Indian artisans in the 19th century. Large generous belly and flaring neck on all three items. Great vintage condition with sm...

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19th Century Indian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

19thc Original Brown Painted Large Firkin / Bucket
19thc Original Brown Painted Large Firkin / Bucket

19thc Original Brown Painted Large Firkin / Bucket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original brown painted firkin / bucket with lid.This is copper nail construction.The condition is very good and sturdy.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Collection of Four 19Thc Buttocks Baskets
Collection of Four 19Thc Buttocks Baskets

Collection of Four 19Thc Buttocks Baskets

$1,500Sale Price / set|20% Off

Collection of Four 19Thc Buttocks Baskets

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Early hiney basket collection, All in very good condition.These were from a collection in Pennsylvania. Measurements are as follows - Large basket - 13.5d x 14h x 16w Medium ...

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Willow

Vintage Studio Pottery Stoneware Vase - Indistinctly Signed - Circa 1980's
Vintage Studio Pottery Stoneware Vase - Indistinctly Signed - Circa 1980's

Vintage Studio Pottery Stoneware Vase - Indistinctly Signed - Circa 1980's

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage wheel thrown stoneware studio pottery vase with incised decoration - finished with a brown glaze - clear glaze to the neck and interior - indistinctly signed on the base rim ...

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Late 20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Figurative Hand Carved Wood Sculpture -  Juneau, Alaska 1984
Figurative Hand Carved Wood Sculpture -  Juneau, Alaska 1984

Figurative Hand Carved Wood Sculpture - Juneau, Alaska 1984

Located in Soquel, CA

Figurative Hand Carved Wood Sculpture - Juneau, Alaska 1984 Hand carved wooden sculpture, presented on a dark wooden base. The sculpture is somewhat figural, but rather abstract. Th...

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1980s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Spanish Green Ceramic Jug Vase, 1950s
Spanish Green Ceramic Jug Vase, 1950s

Spanish Green Ceramic Jug Vase, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching Andalusian Handled Jar or Vessel in Green Glazed Ceramic. Spain, 1950s This outstanding jar vase has engraved geometric details thorough creating a beautiful pattern. Si...

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20th Century Spanish Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Large Sculpture by Bill Stewart, American Art Studio Pottery 1970s
Large Sculpture by Bill Stewart, American Art Studio Pottery 1970s

Large Sculpture by Bill Stewart, American Art Studio Pottery 1970s

By Bill Stewart

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage ceramic sculpture features hand-sculpted totem pole style form, done in two separate segments that can be either combined and displayed at full height for a striking, monume...

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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Terracotta

Set of 2 Carved Wood Folk Art Trays with Labels, Ukraine 1970s-1980s
Set of 2 Carved Wood Folk Art Trays with Labels, Ukraine 1970s-1980s

Set of 2 Carved Wood Folk Art Trays with Labels, Ukraine 1970s-1980s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Set of 2 vintage carved solid wood trays feature large motifs of abstract leaves, carved in Folk Art style; smaller rectangular tray features a branch with 2 leaves, and larger round...

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20th Century Ukrainian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Maple

READY TO POST Folk Painted Norwegian Pantry Box
READY TO POST Folk Painted Norwegian Pantry Box

READY TO POST Folk Painted Norwegian Pantry Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very good early 19th century Norwegian folk painted oval pantry box, the top adorned with bold brass bosses on a ground of flowers and budding vines, the sides similarly painted, all...

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Early 1800s Norwegian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Birch

1930's Havre de Grace Canadian Goose Decoy
1930's Havre de Grace Canadian Goose Decoy

1930's Havre de Grace Canadian Goose Decoy

Located in High Point, NC

Original hand carved and painted Canadian Goose decoy from the area of Havre de Grace in Maryland. This piece came out of a collector's estate who was an avid hunter and collector...

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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Italian Tole Potted Tulips Table Ornament
Italian Tole Potted Tulips Table Ornament

Italian Tole Potted Tulips Table Ornament

Located in Riverdale, NY

Italian cold painted tole potted tulip table decoration. A white footed pot holds a symmetrical cluster of shaded pink, blue and yellow metal closed tulips....

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1960s Italian Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Large Pair of Moorish Heads in Italian Ceramic, Italy, Circa 1990
Large Pair of Moorish Heads in Italian Ceramic, Italy, Circa 1990

Large Pair of Moorish Heads in Italian Ceramic, Italy, Circa 1990

Located in NICE, FR

This remarkable pair of Moorish heads, entirely handcrafted in Bassano, Italy, embodies the traditional mastery of Italian ceramics. Their expressive modeling, lustrous glazing, and ...

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1990s Italian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Carved Stone Candelabra, Three-Branched Design, Morocco 1970s
Hand-Carved Stone Candelabra, Three-Branched Design, Morocco 1970s

Hand-Carved Stone Candelabra, Three-Branched Design, Morocco 1970s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Hand-Carved Stone Candelabra, Three-Branched Design, Morocco 1970s Moroccan candleholder carved from stone and adorned with very thin geometric patterns on both sides. Artisanal wo...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Soapstone

Beautiful Wooden Metal coated Tang-Style Horse, Vintage Asia, 1980s
Beautiful Wooden Metal coated Tang-Style Horse, Vintage Asia, 1980s

Beautiful Wooden Metal coated Tang-Style Horse, Vintage Asia, 1980s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful decorative horse statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Wooden horse coated with metal. Very decorative and nice to display ...

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1980s Chinese Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Hand Carved & Hand Painted Rooster Sculpture
Hand Carved & Hand Painted Rooster Sculpture

Hand Carved & Hand Painted Rooster Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved & hand painted rooster sculpture. Very folky rooster.

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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Important Folk Art Trade Sign
Important Folk Art Trade Sign

Important Folk Art Trade Sign

$10,320Sale Price|20% Off

Important Folk Art Trade Sign

Located in Greenwich, CT

A mid 19th Century folk art trade sign of demilune form, depicting a Native American chief holding a peace pipe and tomahawk wearing a headdress of white and red feathers, wearing a decorated tunic, supported by “s” scrolls, possibly a cover for a paddle boat wheel...

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Large Ceramic Sitting Cat Figurine, Pink Sponge Ware Folk Art Style
Vintage Large Ceramic Sitting Cat Figurine, Pink Sponge Ware Folk Art Style

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...

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Late 20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Antique Black Tramp Art Frame Folk Art Picture Frame Carved Wood Carved Oak
Antique Black Tramp Art Frame Folk Art Picture Frame Carved Wood Carved Oak

Antique Black Tramp Art Frame Folk Art Picture Frame Carved Wood Carved Oak

Located in Munich, DE

This tramp art picture frame was handcrafted and hand carved in the last decades of the 19th century. It is decorated with for pointed stars, square and rectangular pyramids, lozeng...

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1890s European Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Vintage Large Brass Duck "Decoy" Decorative Sculpture
Vintage Large Brass Duck "Decoy" Decorative Sculpture

Vintage Large Brass Duck "Decoy" Decorative Sculpture

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Large Brass Duck "Decoy" Decorative Sculpture. Handcrafted decorative vintage collectible brass duck shape sculpture. Beautiful handcrafted large ca...

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Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage Stainless Steel Box by Stanley Szwarc
Vintage Stainless Steel Box by Stanley Szwarc

Vintage Stainless Steel Box by Stanley Szwarc

Located in Chicago, IL

At first glance, it reads as anonymous brilliance—a severe stainless steel box, all sheen and line, as if slipped from the workbench of an industrial savant. The proportions are disc...

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1990s American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

American Folk Art Apple Shaped Woven Tinted Small Basket with Lid
American Folk Art Apple Shaped Woven Tinted Small Basket with Lid

American Folk Art Apple Shaped Woven Tinted Small Basket with Lid

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage or antique decorative storage basket features traditional weaving technique with soft rims on the body and the lid. The hand-crafted basket is formed to resemble an apple whe...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber, Wicker

Sculptural Norwegian Hand-Carved Birch TroughTelemark, Early 20th Century
Sculptural Norwegian Hand-Carved Birch TroughTelemark, Early 20th Century

Sculptural Norwegian Hand-Carved Birch TroughTelemark, Early 20th Century

Located in Bergen, NO

Sculptural Norwegian Hand-Carved Birch Trough Telemark, Early 20th Century Exceptional hand-carved wooden trough originating from Telemark, Norway, early 20th century. Sculpted from...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Beech

Mezcal Demijohn From Southern Oaxaca, Circa 1930´s
Mezcal Demijohn From Southern Oaxaca, Circa 1930´s

Mezcal Demijohn From Southern Oaxaca, Circa 1930´s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Orange-tinted mezcal demijohn from southern Oaxaca, Circa 1930´s.

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1930s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

20th Century Terracotta Bust of an old Gentleman, Germany 1936
20th Century Terracotta Bust of an old Gentleman, Germany 1936

20th Century Terracotta Bust of an old Gentleman, Germany 1936

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This is an impressive bust formed with terracotta of an old man. This beautiful sculpture is hand formed, 20th century. Signed by Artist and dated 1936. It makes a nice addition to a...

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Late 20th Century German Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Collectible spectacular rare big box, casket, tramp art, folk art, 1885, Austria
Collectible spectacular rare big box, casket, tramp art, folk art, 1885, Austria

Collectible spectacular rare big box, casket, tramp art, folk art, 1885, Austria

Located in Wien, AT

This incredibly rare box is made in the famous austrian tramp art around 1880 to 1890, its a extraordinary richly decorated example of these boxes. The object is rectangular in shap...

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1880s Austrian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Wicker Boulangerie Basket
Large Antique Wicker Boulangerie Basket

Large Antique Wicker Boulangerie Basket

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Large antique handmade wicker market Boulangerie basket.

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1950s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker

Pair of Woven Tortoiseshell Split Bamboo Baskets Trays, Vintage
Pair of Woven Tortoiseshell Split Bamboo Baskets Trays, Vintage

Pair of Woven Tortoiseshell Split Bamboo Baskets Trays, Vintage

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Pair of octagonal trays or flat baskets features the octagonal form with traditional Folk Art style complex pattern and reinforced sides, constructed of wider, sturdy split bamboo st...

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20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Moroccan Decorative Fish Sculpture Handbuilt and Handpainted by Potter Houda
Moroccan Decorative Fish Sculpture Handbuilt and Handpainted by Potter Houda

Moroccan Decorative Fish Sculpture Handbuilt and Handpainted by Potter Houda

Located in Marseille, FR

- Hand built decorative fish sculpture - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - decorative motifs painted with a goat hair brush made by the potter to apply natur...

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2010s Moroccan Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Tall Armenian Ceramic Vase, Hand-Painted Folk Art, Jerusalem, 1920s
Tall Armenian Ceramic Vase, Hand-Painted Folk Art, Jerusalem, 1920s

Tall Armenian Ceramic Vase, Hand-Painted Folk Art, Jerusalem, 1920s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Rare tall and slender early 20th century cylinder shaped Armenian ceramic vase with floral, organic and graphic decorations handpainted in green, blue, red, gray colors on sand colored pottery base under clear glaze. Manufactured by Armenian pottery...

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Early 20th Century Israeli Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Chinese Woven Bamboo Carrying Basket with Blessings, c. 1920s
Chinese Woven Bamboo Carrying Basket with Blessings, c. 1920s

Chinese Woven Bamboo Carrying Basket with Blessings, c. 1920s

Located in Chicago, IL

This lacquered carrying basket from the early 20th century is an exquisite example of Chinese basketry. Impressive in scale and detail, the basket is expertly woven of thin bamboo st...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Folk Art / Pop-Art Comic Strip Papier Mache Teddy Bear Sculpture
Folk Art / Pop-Art Comic Strip Papier Mache Teddy Bear Sculpture

Folk Art / Pop-Art Comic Strip Papier Mache Teddy Bear Sculpture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine folk-art papier-mache sculpture. In the form of a teddy bear. The papier mache appears to be from various 20th Century Philippine comic books, such as Superkat by L.S. M...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Paper, Plaster

German Painted & Carved Wood Carousel Horse w/ Saddle Seat on Stand 19th Century
German Painted & Carved Wood Carousel Horse w/ Saddle Seat on Stand 19th Century

German Painted & Carved Wood Carousel Horse w/ Saddle Seat on Stand 19th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

German hand carved wood and decorative painted carousel horse with carved flowing mane, carved hairy tail, upholstered muslin saddle seat, flanking original glass eyes, and mounted o...

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19th Century German Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Mounted 17th Century Folk Art Brass Bassinoire Cover from France
A Mounted 17th Century Folk Art Brass Bassinoire Cover from France

A Mounted 17th Century Folk Art Brass Bassinoire Cover from France

Located in Buisson, FR

This pierced brass decorative element from France was originally the cover of a bassinoire from the 1600s. A bassinoire is a device where hot coals are inserted into a vented recept...

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17th Century French Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Set of Antique Handmade Bottles
Set of Antique Handmade Bottles

Set of Antique Handmade Bottles

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1940, we offer this set of antique handmade bottles. The amber bottle has a scratch, but it is not broken. *see pic 3.

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1940s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Folk Art decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art decorative objects 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 decorative objects 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, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Mosche Bianche, Jim Rose, Berber Tribes of Morocco, and Tonala Pottery. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $38 and tops out at $225,000 while the average work can sell for $1,105.