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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
18th Century Scandinavian Rectangular Wood Keepsake Heart Carving Jewelry Box
18th Century Scandinavian Rectangular Wood Keepsake Heart Carving Jewelry Box

18th Century Scandinavian Rectangular Wood Keepsake Heart Carving Jewelry Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Danish charming handcrafted box with unbeatable patina. This storage or keepsake box features a carved heart and royal monogram C7 representing King Christian 7th. The box is in unto...

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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Metal

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

19th Century Small Swedish Folk Art Woven Basket
19th Century Small Swedish Folk Art Woven Basket

19th Century Small Swedish Folk Art Woven Basket

Located in Kramfors, SE

Northern Swedish small folk art basket made during the mid 1800s. The basket has the original paint. Handmade from tree roots that are braided. Good antique condition consistent with...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Organic Material

Hand-Carved Ironwood Falcon Sculpture, Folk Art, Mexico, Circa 1970
Hand-Carved Ironwood Falcon Sculpture, Folk Art, Mexico, Circa 1970

Hand-Carved Ironwood Falcon Sculpture, Folk Art, Mexico, Circa 1970

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handmade carved wood Falcon sculpture 1960s. Vintage Seri Ironwood Animal Hand-Carved Sculpture of a American Eagle or Falcon. Vintage Hand carved walnut wooden beautiful design decorative bird falcon sculpture. Carved wood figure of an Eagle sculpture from the 1960s. Eagle figure perched on a wooden trunk would be a great eye-catcher in any room or interior. Excellent condition. Natural dark brown color. Dimensions: 9.5" H x 4.5". Vintage hand carved Ironwood Southwestern seri sculpture of an eagle or falcon. Ironwood hand carved falcon sculpture. Hand crafted in amazing detail from one of earth's hardest natural ironwood. This is an authentic art piece crafted in the Sonoran Desert from native Olneya ironwood. Found almost exclusively in the desert of Arizona, this tree is truly one of nature's wonders. North American Southwestern desert ironwood gets its name from its amazing hardness and heavy weight (similar to petrified wood). Though this wood is very difficult to work, it is meticulously carved and etched to reveal incredible detail, in very nice polished heavy dark wood, no dents with a smooth finish over all excellent condition with beautiful visible wood grains. circa 1970. From Wikipedia: "Mexican ironwood carvings...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Wood

Marble Camel Sculpture, Zoomorphic Carved Figurine, Morocco 1970s
Marble Camel Sculpture, Zoomorphic Carved Figurine, Morocco 1970s

Marble Camel Sculpture, Zoomorphic Carved Figurine, Morocco 1970s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Marble Camel Sculpture, Zoomorphic Carved Figurine, Morocco 1970s Folk Art piece from Morocco made of marble. Hand-crafted object, finely engraved with geometric patterns on both s...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone, Marble, Sandstone

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

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

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

Early Stone Tiki Garden Statue on Base
Early Stone Tiki Garden Statue on Base

Early Stone Tiki Garden Statue on Base

By Tiki

Located in Ferndale, MI

Unique two piece garden statue. Tiki style form sits in stand. Most likely cast cement.

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement

Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Duck Decoy
Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Duck Decoy

Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Duck Decoy

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy. The duck 's head is movable and the body features wonderful patina throughout including traces of the original paint. Wonderful co...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Asian Bronze Singing Hammered Footed Bowl 1950s
Vintage Asian Bronze Singing Hammered Footed Bowl 1950s

Vintage Asian Bronze Singing Hammered Footed Bowl 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Asian Hammered Footed Bronze Singing Bowl with inscriptions 1950s. Asian Bronze Vessel Singing Footed Bowl. Featuring hammered design of a ...

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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large 19th Century Polychromed Statue of a Burmese Nat Temple Dancer
Large 19th Century Polychromed Statue of a Burmese Nat Temple Dancer

Large 19th Century Polychromed Statue of a Burmese Nat Temple Dancer

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Hand-carved wooden sculpture representing a traditional guardian or deity figure, often referred to as the "Lady of Popa," originating from Vietnam or Southeast Asia. This striking p...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Sugarcane Harvesters From Puerto Rico Watercolor Painting by Epifanio Irizarry
Sugarcane Harvesters From Puerto Rico Watercolor Painting by Epifanio Irizarry

Sugarcane Harvesters From Puerto Rico Watercolor Painting by Epifanio Irizarry

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Sugarcane Harvesters Scene Painting in Puerto Rico by Epifanio Irizarry. It depicts a watercolor painting of three sugarcane workers in a canaveral or cane landscape. One i...

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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Italian Maiolica Pharmacy Albarelli
Pair of Italian Maiolica Pharmacy Albarelli

Pair of Italian Maiolica Pharmacy Albarelli

Located in Atlanta, GA

A matched pair of tin glazed earthenware pharmacy vessels of baluster form with flaring rims and domed footed bases. Each Albarello is hand-painted in a traditional polychrome palet...

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19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Wabi-Sabi sculptural, monumental Wooden Bowl, Indonesia late 19th century
Wabi-Sabi sculptural, monumental Wooden Bowl, Indonesia late 19th century

Wabi-Sabi sculptural, monumental Wooden Bowl, Indonesia late 19th century

Located in London, GB

Wabi-Sabi Lombok Wooden Rice Mortar Bowl, Late 19th–Early 20th Century A monumental hand-carved wooden rice mortar bowl from Lombok, Indonesia, dating from the late 19th to early 20...

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1890s Indonesian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Rare Swedish Antique Blue Folk Art Box
Rare Swedish Antique Blue Folk Art Box

Rare Swedish Antique Blue Folk Art Box

Located in Kramfors, SE

Rare antique blue box in folk art from Sweden made during the mid 1800s. The box is an attractive size and can be used for anything from storing doc...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

American Folk Art Metal Basket of Beaded Fruit, Early 20th Century
American Folk Art Metal Basket of Beaded Fruit, Early 20th Century

American Folk Art Metal Basket of Beaded Fruit, Early 20th Century

Located in Downingtown, PA

American Folk Art metal basket of beaded fruit, Basket early 20th Century, fruit 1940s-60s. The dramatic early 20th Century metal openwork basket cont...

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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box
Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box

Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box

Located in Chicago, IL

Intricately decorated with red and black lacquer, this petite Burmese betel box (kun-it) is a lovely example of a traditional craft. A blend of betel leaves, areca nuts, slaked lime,...

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20th Century Burmese Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Swedish 'Timplåda' Wooden Box, dated 1824
Swedish 'Timplåda' Wooden Box, dated 1824

Swedish 'Timplåda' Wooden Box, dated 1824

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish 'Timplåda' Wooden Box, dated 1824 A 'timplåda' is a traditional Swedish wooden box, handcrafted with care. Popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, these boxes were used ...

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1820s Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Birch

Vintage Bronze Hindu Bronze "Nandi Bull" Cow Sculpture
Vintage Bronze Hindu Bronze "Nandi Bull" Cow Sculpture

Vintage Bronze Hindu Bronze "Nandi Bull" Cow Sculpture

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Patinated Hindu Bronze "Nandi Bull" Sculpture, circa 1950s. An Indian vintage Nandi bull sculpture from the mid 20th century, with carved motifs a...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Handmade Water Bottles
Pair of Antique Handmade Water Bottles

Pair of Antique Handmade Water Bottles

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1940, we offer this pair of antique handmade water bottles.

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1940s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

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

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Animal Sculpture
Folk Art Animal Sculpture

Folk Art Animal Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful art glass animal sculpture, Folk Art design, circa mid-20th century. Sculpture is hand-blown art glass of farm animals, from base to top, a horse, dog, cat, and rooster. ...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Art Glass

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

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

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

Materials

Wood

Wood Carved Chinese Restaurant Entry Arch, circa 1940s
Wood Carved Chinese Restaurant Entry Arch, circa 1940s

Wood Carved Chinese Restaurant Entry Arch, circa 1940s

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Impressive and grand arch that graced the entry of a Chinese restaurant in the 1940s American Midwest. Impressively carved and double-sided solid wo...

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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Folk Art Horse Sculpture
Antique Folk Art Horse Sculpture

Antique Folk Art Horse Sculpture

Located in Sheffield, MA

Wonderfully charming hand-carved 19th Century American folk art horse sculpture on stand. Pay special attention to its face and the carved details to appreciate this fine specimen. ...

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Sitting Orange Cat Door Stop Painted Cast Iron, American Folk Art
Sitting Orange Cat Door Stop Painted Cast Iron, American Folk Art

Sitting Orange Cat Door Stop Painted Cast Iron, American Folk Art

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage or antique cast iron door stop features a cat form with polychrome painted decor. The realistically sculpted cat is depicted sitting with its head turned to a side and its ta...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

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

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Pine

Scandinavian Ceramic Microcosmos Pen-Holder w. Blue Tits on a Birch Branch
Scandinavian Ceramic Microcosmos Pen-Holder w. Blue Tits on a Birch Branch

Scandinavian Ceramic Microcosmos Pen-Holder w. Blue Tits on a Birch Branch

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A naturalistic pen-holder in the shape of this glazed ceramic micro cosmos with a blue tit family (Parus caeruleus) going on with life on an old 'tired' birch wood branch with cracks...

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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Very Large Mochaware Bowl with Cable Decoration England Mid-19th Century
Very Large Mochaware Bowl with Cable Decoration England Mid-19th Century

Very Large Mochaware Bowl with Cable Decoration England Mid-19th Century

Located in Katonah, NY

This mochaware bowl measures 11.25 inches in diameter and was produced in Staffordshire, England in the early 19th century. Bowls of this scale are unco...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Creamware

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

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Terracotta

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

Ukrainian Art Ceramic Vase by Delta Chicago, Folk Embroidery Motif
Ukrainian Art Ceramic Vase by Delta Chicago, Folk Embroidery Motif

Ukrainian Art Ceramic Vase by Delta Chicago, Folk Embroidery Motif

Located in San Diego, CA

A tall decorative ceramic vase produced by Delta Chicago and marked “Ukrainian Art.” The glossy white body is adorned with vivid Ukrainian folk embroidery–inspired geometric bands re...

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

A Collection of Four 19th Century Swedish Baskets
A Collection of Four 19th Century Swedish Baskets

A Collection of Four 19th Century Swedish Baskets

Located in Chireno, TX

A collection of four 19th-century Swedish baskets in varying sizes, handcrafted from woven splints of split willow and other native woods. Originally used for berry picking, harvesti...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Wood, Willow, Pine

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

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

Whaler Made Bone and Ebonized Wood Round Lidded Box, circa 1850
Whaler Made Bone and Ebonized Wood Round Lidded Box, circa 1850

Whaler Made Bone and Ebonized Wood Round Lidded Box, circa 1850

Located in Stamford, CT

Whaler made antique bone and ebonized wood round box, circa 1850. With pierced bone medallion and delicately carved bone spiral decorative supports on the...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Wood

Antique Scandinavian Wooden Container Tejne Original Blue Paint, Sweden ca 1850s
Antique Scandinavian Wooden Container Tejne Original Blue Paint, Sweden ca 1850s

Antique Scandinavian Wooden Container Tejne Original Blue Paint, Sweden ca 1850s

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Antique Scandinavian wooden container with original blue paint. It´s most likely from Sweden and most likely made around 1850. We suppose it has been used for storage of food. It ...

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Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Large Danish Round Pewter Bowl
Late 18th Century Large Danish Round Pewter Bowl

Late 18th Century Large Danish Round Pewter Bowl

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found in Denmark, we see this large pewter bowl being used for fruit on a kitchen counter or serving piece in the dining room. Unbeatable wear and patina. Very impressive piece to...

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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Pewter

Vintage Rattan and Plant Fibers Rounded Woven Hanging Ikebana Basket
Vintage Rattan and Plant Fibers Rounded Woven Hanging Ikebana Basket

Vintage Rattan and Plant Fibers Rounded Woven Hanging Ikebana Basket

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage hand-woven ikebana or display basket features rounded shape with demilune front, and straight back; the form is convenient for hanging the basket on the wall or displaying it...

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20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Uredale Glass Paperwight Pebble Shape Star Decoration, North Yorkshire 20th C
Uredale Glass Paperwight Pebble Shape Star Decoration, North Yorkshire 20th C

Uredale Glass Paperwight Pebble Shape Star Decoration, North Yorkshire 20th C

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is an unusual hand-made Art-Glass paperweight from Uredale Glass, Masham, North Yorkshire, England which we date to the late 20th century. The paperweight is hand made in the...

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Late 20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

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

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Pine

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

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

Handcrafted Wood Whale Puzzle Sculpture Signed
Handcrafted Wood Whale Puzzle Sculpture Signed

Handcrafted Wood Whale Puzzle Sculpture Signed

Located in San Diego, CA

Handcrafted what sculpture made of solid wood. Amazing design an workmanship. Signed and dated.

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1990s American Folk Art Decorative Objects

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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

Vintage Mackenzie-Childs Style Cottage Single Light Candlestick
Vintage Mackenzie-Childs Style Cottage Single Light Candlestick

Vintage Mackenzie-Childs Style Cottage Single Light Candlestick

By Mackenzie Childs

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handmade Hand Painted Candle Holder Candlestick Ceramic. Vintage Mackenzie-Childs Style Rose Cottage single light candlestick, candle holder. Dimensions: 2.75" tall. 4.25" diameter a...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

American Copper Spread Winged Eagle Weathervane with Sphere and Arrow, C. 1880
American Copper Spread Winged Eagle Weathervane with Sphere and Arrow, C. 1880

American Copper Spread Winged Eagle Weathervane with Sphere and Arrow, C. 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

American molded copper spread winged eagle weathervane with circular sphere, arrow, and mounted on cast iron squared base. Weathervane has a fine natural verdigris patina in the orig...

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1880s American Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Copper, Iron

Puerto Rican Santos De Palos/Wood Carved Sculpture of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Puerto Rican Santos De Palos/Wood Carved Sculpture of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Puerto Rican Santos De Palos/Wood Carved Sculpture of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

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

Quirky American Folk Art Human Form Chair
Quirky American Folk Art Human Form Chair

Quirky American Folk Art Human Form Chair

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Have a seat! One of a kind human form chair. Wonderfully carved muscles, toes, clenched fists for support. Looks like the chair is ready to go crawling ac...

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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Wooden Figure of Bearded Immortal Holding a Staff
Chinese Carved Wooden Figure of Bearded Immortal Holding a Staff

Chinese Carved Wooden Figure of Bearded Immortal Holding a Staff

Located in Asheville, NC

This statue of "Man Who Never Dies" otherwise known as an immortal, his attribute is to hold staff in one hand and the sacred peach in other. It is composed of rose colored Chinese w...

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20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Objects

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

Carved Hand Chair after Pedro Friedeberg
Carved Hand Chair after Pedro Friedeberg

Carved Hand Chair after Pedro Friedeberg

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in NYC, NY

A unique, hand-carved wood chair in the shape of a cupped hand with detailing down to the wrinkles and fingernails. The base whimsically detailed as a shirt cuff with buttons. Solid....

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1950s French Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Doctor's Pomander Cane
Doctor's Pomander Cane

Doctor's Pomander Cane

Located in New York, NY

Carved wood doctor's cane with silver pomander handle for diffusing scents. Cane intricately carved with twisting snake and leaves.

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19th Century Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Artistic atelier sculpture depicting a hand, Germany 1907.
Artistic atelier sculpture depicting a hand, Germany 1907.

Artistic atelier sculpture depicting a hand, Germany 1907.

Located in Milan, IT

Artistic atelier sculpture depicting a male hand. Made of fruit wood, the sculpture has a smooth base with an irregular geometric edge, on which is the artist's proof of refined work...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Fruitwood

Moor Head Matt Vases Collection "Messina" Set of 2 Pieces, Handmade in Italy
Moor Head Matt Vases Collection "Messina" Set of 2 Pieces, Handmade in Italy

Moor Head Matt Vases Collection "Messina" Set of 2 Pieces, Handmade in Italy

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...

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2010s Italian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

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.