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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
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

American Woven Tinted Wicker Storage Basket, 1989
American Woven Tinted Wicker Storage Basket, 1989

American Woven Tinted Wicker Storage Basket, 1989

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage woven storage basket features a traditional rounded shape with reinforced rim. The body of the basket is decorated with abstract geomentic color-block elements, formed by uti...

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1980s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker

Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure, Folk Art, Circa 1900
Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure, Folk Art, Circa 1900

Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure, Folk Art, Circa 1900

Located in Stamford, CT

Amusing Mexican terracotta doll figure with articulated limbs. Since it is solid terracotta it is likely this is a mold from which other dolls were made. As a folk art sculpture it i...

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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

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

Materials

Paper, Plaster

18th century Norwegian carved kasa ale cup
18th century Norwegian carved kasa ale cup

18th century Norwegian carved kasa ale cup

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality Norwegian horse head ale bowl known as a kasa/kuksa. Dated on the base 1773, with makers marks. Hand carved decoration, with original polychrome paint. Evidence of ol...

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Late 18th Century Norwegian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine, Paint

American Folk Art Carved Painted Wood Cat Sculpture
American Folk Art Carved Painted Wood Cat Sculpture

American Folk Art Carved Painted Wood Cat Sculpture

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage whimsical and playful American Folk Art carved wood sculpture features a hand carved and hand-painted seated cat with large expressive eyes and surprised look on its face. Th...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Swedish 19th century antique rustic country woven pine basket  original paint
Swedish 19th century antique rustic country woven pine basket  original paint

Swedish 19th century antique rustic country woven pine basket original paint

Located in Boden, SE

Swedish 19th century woven pine basket circa 1890. Beautiful rustic made pine basket using strips of pine fixed into a pine frame. Complete with original lid. Beautiful original pai...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Art Brut Head Sculpture, Folk Art Male Profile in Carved Wood and Steel 1980s
Art Brut Head Sculpture, Folk Art Male Profile in Carved Wood and Steel 1980s

Art Brut Head Sculpture, Folk Art Male Profile in Carved Wood and Steel 1980s

By Robert Tatin

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Art Brut Head Sculpture, Folk Art Male Profile in Carved Wood and Steel 1980s Impressive Head / Male Profile sculpture carved in oak wood. Hand-carved with a gouge, the piece showc...

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Late 20th Century French Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel, Iron

Traditional 19th century hand painted Scandinavian box
Traditional 19th century hand painted Scandinavian box

Traditional 19th century hand painted Scandinavian box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Traditional 19th century hand painted Scandinavian box circa 1860. Rustic made piece from Sweden that was used to help secure a person's possessions. Oval shaped with a slight dome...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

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

Swedish Hand-Carved Wooden Candelabra, 1940s

By Smålandsslöjd, Stig Johnsson

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Sculptural Nordic folk art three-arm candelabra made and decorated entirely by hand from solid wood in the 1940s. A modernist style piece handmade using traditional Swedish folk art ...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

JARKO ZAVI - Studio Pottery Cottontail Rabbit Figure - Canada - Circa 1976
JARKO ZAVI - Studio Pottery Cottontail Rabbit Figure - Canada - Circa 1976

JARKO ZAVI - Studio Pottery Cottontail Rabbit Figure - Canada - Circa 1976

Located in Chatham, ON

JARKO ZAVI (Czech-Canadian 1907-1987) - Fine vintage studio pottery ceramic model of a cottontail rabbit on a plinth base - small size - featuring elaborate hand made and hand crafte...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

French Hand-Painted Lady Sculpture Door Stop in Solid Cast Iron
French Hand-Painted Lady Sculpture Door Stop in Solid Cast Iron

French Hand-Painted Lady Sculpture Door Stop in Solid Cast Iron

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Late 19th century door stop, France, circa 1880. This lady sculpture is made in heavy solid cast iron and is in it original hand-painted colors.

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19th Century English Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Antique Folk Art Northern Swedish Handmade Flour Box
Antique Folk Art Northern Swedish Handmade Flour Box

Antique Folk Art Northern Swedish Handmade Flour Box

Located in Kramfors, SE

Folk Art flour box from northern Sweden. The box was made by hand during the mid-1800s from pine and was used to store flour. Boxes like this would be standi...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Moroccan Terracotta Candle Holder Handbuilt and Handpainted by the Potter Houda
Moroccan Terracotta Candle Holder Handbuilt and Handpainted by the Potter Houda

Moroccan Terracotta Candle Holder Handbuilt and Handpainted by the Potter Houda

Located in Marseille, FR

- Handbuilt freckles terracotta candle holder - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by Houda Approximate measurements: 1....

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2010s Moroccan Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Antique American Folk Art Wood Bucket Painted
Antique American Folk Art Wood Bucket Painted

Antique American Folk Art Wood Bucket Painted

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Gorgeous antique American folk art wood bucket with lid painted green and with cow figurines collage.

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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian Giraffes
Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian Giraffes

Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian Giraffes

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Stand out pair of mid century giraffes one standing and one grazing with a unique construction of shaved reed bundles and having carved wood heads,...

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20th Century Danish Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Reed

Pair of French Mid Century Folk Art Iron Cockerel/Rooster Candlesticks C1970s
Pair of French Mid Century Folk Art Iron Cockerel/Rooster Candlesticks C1970s

Pair of French Mid Century Folk Art Iron Cockerel/Rooster Candlesticks C1970s

By Atelier Marolles

Located in Trensacq, FR

A fabulous pair iron Cockerel/Rooster candlesticks in the style of Jean Touret and Les Artisans de Marolles C1970s France. Hand forged zoomorphic, Folk Art, one-of-a-kind set of can...

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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel, Iron

Large Split Oak American Spale Gathering Basket
Large Split Oak American Spale Gathering Basket

Large Split Oak American Spale Gathering Basket

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage or antique oversized basket in a traditional spale shape features a bent wood ring rim with handles on each side. The basket is formed of a split oak with graphic weave patte...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Oak, Beads

Large Antique Carved Painted Collectibles Box with Lions
Large Antique Carved Painted Collectibles Box with Lions

Large Antique Carved Painted Collectibles Box with Lions

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Antique carved wood painted box featuring two lions. This rectangular box features a hinged lid made of iron. The box is perfect for collectables as well as securing important docume...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Wood, Sweden, 1900
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Wood, Sweden, 1900

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Wood, Sweden, 1900

Located in High Point, NC

A brown and yellow-painted organic candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900. fits 0.70”-0.75” diameter candles

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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Folk Art Masks
Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Folk Art Masks

Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Folk Art Masks

$280Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Folk Art Masks

Located in San Diego, CA

A very fun pair of hand carved wooden folk art masks circa 1940s. The set is in very good vintage condition and has a hanger on the reverse side; the larger mask...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Root Bowl with Old Repair, Folk Art Carved Wood Bowl
19th Century Swedish Root Bowl with Old Repair, Folk Art Carved Wood Bowl

19th Century Swedish Root Bowl with Old Repair, Folk Art Carved Wood Bowl

Located in Bochum, NRW

Gorgeous Swedish Root Bowl with Old Repair. Root bowl in an organic shape, marked underneath with 3-4 letters. Original condition as found. Dimensions: 29x20x9cm

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Wooden bowl dated 1868
19th Century Swedish Wooden bowl dated 1868

19th Century Swedish Wooden bowl dated 1868

Located in Boden, SE

18th century Swedish Antique Rustic wooden bowl with nice patina from Dalarna Northern Sweden. The bowl has an oval shape. The surfaces are naturall...

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1860s Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Carved Horse Head Sculpture, American Studio Craftsman
Carved Horse Head Sculpture, American Studio Craftsman

Carved Horse Head Sculpture, American Studio Craftsman

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage hand carved horse head figurine features minimal, expressive silhouette in Arts and Crafts style with strong influence of Arts and Crafts, Art Deco, and Mid Century Modern st...

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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Pair Large English Prattware Figures of Autumn & Winter Hand Painted Circa 1790
Pair Large English Prattware Figures of Autumn & Winter Hand Painted Circa 1790

Pair Large English Prattware Figures of Autumn & Winter Hand Painted Circa 1790

By Staffordshire

Located in Katonah, NY

This pair of large English Prattware figures, hand-painted in Staffordshire around 1790, represents Autumn and Winter through the distinctive charm of late 18th-century folk pottery....

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Late 18th Century English Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Creamware, Pearlware

Very Unusual Large Northern Swedish Wooden Bowl in Birch Root from the Mid 1700s
Very Unusual Large Northern Swedish Wooden Bowl in Birch Root from the Mid 1700s

Very Unusual Large Northern Swedish Wooden Bowl in Birch Root from the Mid 1700s

Located in Kramfors, SE

Very unusual large bowl from northern Sweden. This antique wooden bowl has an organic shape and is made from hollowing a large piece of birch root. It has an early date underneath, 1...

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Birch

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

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Rectangular Delft Tile with Rabbit
Early 19th Century Rectangular Delft Tile with Rabbit

Early 19th Century Rectangular Delft Tile with Rabbit

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming delft blue and white tile featuring a running rabbit. We see this piece displayed on a table or shelf and would make a wonderful addition to any collector of these desirabl...

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Delft, Paint

20th Century Native American Painted Totem Pole  A painted animal totem
20th Century Native American Painted Totem Pole  A painted animal totem

20th Century Native American Painted Totem Pole A painted animal totem

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

20th Century Native American Painted Totem Pole A painted animal totem. Animal totems are believed to have spiritual significance, watching over Pacific Northwest Indian tribes and...

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1960s Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Beech, Birdseye Maple

Japanese Tall Ikebana Basket, Bamboo, Suruga Sensuji Style
Japanese Tall Ikebana Basket, Bamboo, Suruga Sensuji Style

Japanese Tall Ikebana Basket, Bamboo, Suruga Sensuji Style

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage bamboo Ikebana basket features tall cylindrical shape with prominent rounded handle. The basket is woven of thin round bamboo strips that are secured with light brown fiber, ...

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1960s Japanese Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Gerald DiGiusto Caryatids 1977 Sculpture
Gerald DiGiusto Caryatids 1977 Sculpture

Gerald DiGiusto Caryatids 1977 Sculpture

$157,500Sale Price / set|30% Off

Gerald DiGiusto Caryatids 1977 Sculpture

By Gerald DiGgiusto

Located in Hudson, NY

This sculpture grouping titled "Caryatids" was created in 1977 by listed American artist Gerald DiGiusto. The inspiration for Gerald DiGiusto to create these incredible pieces was f...

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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Steel, Cut Steel

Antique Signed American Folk Art Sewer Tile or Redware Pottery Lion Figurine
Antique Signed American Folk Art Sewer Tile or Redware Pottery Lion Figurine

Antique Signed American Folk Art Sewer Tile or Redware Pottery Lion Figurine

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique signed Folk Art lion figurine. In the form of a recumbent lion. Signed to the underside. The signature appears to read: 'J Silverthorn' Made out of a reddish-brown redware or stoneware sewer tile...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure Wearing a Military Hat
Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure Wearing a Military Hat

Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure Wearing a Military Hat

Located in Stamford, CT

Funky and very cool Mexican terracotta doll figure with articulated limbs. Since it is solid terracotta it is likely this is a mold from which other dolls were made. As a folk art sculpture it is absolutely charming. The military hat...

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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

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

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Mid 18th century hand painted traditional Swedish pine chest
Mid 18th century hand painted traditional Swedish pine chest

Mid 18th century hand painted traditional Swedish pine chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 18th century hand painted traditional Swedish chest/box circa 1750. Stunning traditional Swedish box hand painted in the original paintwork.   Decorated on all sides with swags ...

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Russian Female Figure Sculpture in Marble and Onyx, Late 20th Century
Russian Female Figure Sculpture in Marble and Onyx, Late 20th Century

Russian Female Figure Sculpture in Marble and Onyx, Late 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A Russian female figure sculpture in marble and onyx, in the Folk Art design style, circa late‑20th century, 1990s, Russia. A hand‑carved mixed‑stone female figure composed of white...

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Late 20th Century Russian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Large Sculpture Made of Handwoven Palm Leaves
Large Sculpture Made of Handwoven Palm Leaves

Large Sculpture Made of Handwoven Palm Leaves

Located in West Hollywood, CA

These large hand-woven palm sculptures are made from natural palm and provide rustic, organic modern, contemporary design for any home decor. Their unique w...

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2010s Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Palmwood

20th Century African Woven Basket
20th Century African Woven Basket

20th Century African Woven Basket

Located in Winnetka, IL

Handwoven African basket made from natural plant fibers, featuring a tightly constructed structure and bold geometric patterning. The surface is composed of dyed reeds in rich tones ...

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Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Ceramic Studio Art Bust in Verde Glaze from the Jonathan Parks Estate, Santa Fe
Ceramic Studio Art Bust in Verde Glaze from the Jonathan Parks Estate, Santa Fe

Ceramic Studio Art Bust in Verde Glaze from the Jonathan Parks Estate, Santa Fe

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This hand-sculpted ceramic bust is a striking example of Southwestern studio art, finished in a rich verde blue green glaze with beautiful tonal variations and a subtly mottled surfa...

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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Paint

19th Century Swedish Ántique Grandfather Clock Tall Case Clock Original Paint
19th Century Swedish Ántique Grandfather Clock Tall Case Clock Original Paint

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Cast Iron Green Painted Rooster Sculpture Door Stop
Cast Iron Green Painted Rooster Sculpture Door Stop

Cast Iron Green Painted Rooster Sculpture Door Stop

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Very sturdy cast iron sculpture of a rooster. Could be used on a console or kitchen counter as a decorative centerpiece display or functional as a door stop.

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Early 20th Century European Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Hand-Carved Wooden Hound Dog Sculpture in Rich Warm Brown Finish
Hand-Carved Wooden Hound Dog Sculpture in Rich Warm Brown Finish

Hand-Carved Wooden Hound Dog Sculpture in Rich Warm Brown Finish

Located in High Point, NC

A beautifully hand-carved wooden sculpture depicting a seated hound dog with an alert and dignified expression. This striking piece captures the graceful posture of a loyal companion...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Ceramic Tiger Sculpture Portuguese Folk Art Orange Black Glaze 1960s
Ceramic Tiger Sculpture Portuguese Folk Art Orange Black Glaze 1960s

Ceramic Tiger Sculpture Portuguese Folk Art Orange Black Glaze 1960s

Located in Lisboa, PT

This striking ceramic tiger sculpture dates to the 1960s and originates from Portugal, a country renowned during this period for its expressive figurative ceramics and strong traditi...

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1960s Portuguese Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Benin Kingdom Ebony Carving of a Young King Oba, Nigerian
Benin Kingdom Ebony Carving of a Young King Oba, Nigerian

Benin Kingdom Ebony Carving of a Young King Oba, Nigerian

By People from Benin

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Wonderful hand carved ebony hardwood figure of a young Benin man, possibly a future King Oba Excellent traditional Benin artistic carving A delightful piece Circa 1970 Height 13...

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Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ebony

19th Century Life Sized Horse Trade Sign from a Tack Shop in Pennsylvania
19th Century Life Sized Horse Trade Sign from a Tack Shop in Pennsylvania

19th Century Life Sized Horse Trade Sign from a Tack Shop in Pennsylvania

Located in Richmond, VA

19th century life sized horse trade sign from a tack shop in Pottsville, PA. Horse is made of cast iron, wood, and papier mâché. The tail and cast iron e...

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Swedish Folk Art, Unique 19th Century Farmers Bowl
Swedish Folk Art, Unique 19th Century Farmers Bowl

Swedish Folk Art, Unique 19th Century Farmers Bowl

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

An antique and unique organic wooden bowl. With highly appealing patina, with traces of use. Produced in Sweden, 19th century. These bowls where ...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Weaving Stick Shuttle, Early 20th Century
Antique Chinese Weaving Stick Shuttle, Early 20th Century

Antique Chinese Weaving Stick Shuttle, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This long, wooden carving is an early 20th century Chinese weaving shuttle, once used by skilled artists in Yunnan province to weave textiles of cotton, hemp and silk upon the loom. Known as a stick shuttle, the rustic tool is simply designed with a slender handle and two prongs at either end to hold yarn or thread. Elevated by a custom steel stand, the antique shuttle...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Exotic Carousel Zebra by Karl Muller
Exceptional Exotic Carousel Zebra by Karl Muller

Exceptional Exotic Carousel Zebra by Karl Muller

Located in Greenwich, CT

A late 19th century-early 20th century carousel zebra by eminent creater Karl Muller in carved, painted wood. Ex-coll. Muller/Thummel studio in Molbitz, Ge...

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1890s German Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Wood

Ceramic Sculpture with a Group of Playing Putti's 19th Century Belgium
Ceramic Sculpture with a Group of Playing Putti's 19th Century Belgium

Ceramic Sculpture with a Group of Playing Putti's 19th Century Belgium

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful in detail and charming 19th century unglazed terracotta sculpture. Features a design of three cherubic children with lamps and fruit, playing with two goats on the base of ...

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1890s Belgian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Large Folk Art Sea Shell Encrusted Tissue or Kleenex Box Cover
Large Folk Art Sea Shell Encrusted Tissue or Kleenex Box Cover

Large Folk Art Sea Shell Encrusted Tissue or Kleenex Box Cover

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A large folk art sea shell encrusted tissue box. This shell-covered box is the perfect way to add coastal design to a space. It is rectangular in sh...

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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Wood

Large Vintage Asian Wood and Bamboo Basket Tribal Decor
Large Vintage Asian Wood and Bamboo Basket Tribal Decor

Large Vintage Asian Wood and Bamboo Basket Tribal Decor

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Large vintage basket features hand-woven split bamboo tribal decor with multiple bands of abstract motifs. The large-scale basket is constructed with a bamboo and wood structured bas...

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20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Antique Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll, Ghana Traditional African Art
Antique Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll, Ghana Traditional African Art

Antique Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll, Ghana Traditional African Art

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll, Ghana – Traditional African Art A striking Akua’ba fertility doll from the Ashanti (Asante) people of Ghana, this hand-carved wooden figure em...

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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century

Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century

Located in High Point, NC

A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century. “E” symbol on bottom side

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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Folk Art Hand Painted Wood Candlesticks
Pair of Folk Art Hand Painted Wood Candlesticks

Pair of Folk Art Hand Painted Wood Candlesticks

Located in Toronto, CA

This is a wonderful pair of folk art candlesticks from Poland. Probably early twentieth century. Beautifully hand painted with flowers and leaves, the candlestick rest on a trio of b...

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Early 20th Century Polish Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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.