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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
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

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

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

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

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

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

Swedish Hand-Carved Wooden Candelabra, 1940s

By Stig Johnsson, Smålandsslöjd

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

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 or trough produced in Sweden 19th century.

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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Wooden Door Panels
Vintage Carved Wooden Door Panels

Vintage Carved Wooden Door Panels

$24,000Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Carved Wooden Door Panels

Located in Napa, CA

Beautifully carved Pakistani Doorway, Consisting of 3 panels.

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19th Century Pakistani Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Victorian Antique Smoker’s Cane Walking Stick with Money & Matches Box
Victorian Antique Smoker’s Cane Walking Stick with Money & Matches Box

Victorian Antique Smoker’s Cane Walking Stick with Money & Matches Box

Located in Shippensburg, PA

VICTORIAN SMOKING CANE WITH A ROTATING MONEY BOX AND MATCH COMPARTMENT Unmarked, probably English; late 19th/early 20th century 35" H x 2 1/8" W An interesting smoker's cane, the ...

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20th Century British Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Nickel

8-19th Century Wooden Horse
8-19th Century Wooden Horse

8-19th Century Wooden Horse

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Indian 18-19th century hand-carved wooden horse decorated with polychrome colors. In original untouched condition with a beautiful age-related patina, showing the antique authentic...

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18th Century Indian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Original Acrylic on Wood Painting of Two Cardinals Nesting by A. Rangel Hidalgo
Original Acrylic on Wood Painting of Two Cardinals Nesting by A. Rangel Hidalgo

Original Acrylic on Wood Painting of Two Cardinals Nesting by A. Rangel Hidalgo

By Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo

Located in Mexico, DF

Original signed acrylic painting on wood depicting a pair of Cardinals nesting by Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo. The painting was commissioned (and hence the name of the person that did) ...

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1960s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

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

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

Christmas Tree Stand Iron Folk Art German
Christmas Tree Stand Iron Folk Art German

Christmas Tree Stand Iron Folk Art German

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

Hugh Christmas tree stand made of iron. The stand is decorated with three large hands painted Santa Claus. The Santa Claus is decorated on both si...

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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Fishing, Beautiful Statue 1930s
Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Fishing, Beautiful Statue 1930s

Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Fishing, Beautiful Statue 1930s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue. This character statue has been made by unknown Company in Germany, in the 1930s or earlier. Absolutely gorgeous item with lots of ...

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20th Century German Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fabulous Hard Stone Carved Sculpture by Marcus Lyons
Fabulous Hard Stone Carved Sculpture by Marcus Lyons

Fabulous Hard Stone Carved Sculpture by Marcus Lyons

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This fabulous sculpture is by noted Palm Springs artist Marcus Lyons (b1949). The signature is indistinct but it is clearly his work. The subject matter is...

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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Vintage Indian Handcarved Wooden Decorative Box
Vintage Indian Handcarved Wooden Decorative Box

Vintage Indian Handcarved Wooden Decorative Box

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Handcarved wooden trinket box with carved geometric shapes, small handmade ornamental indentations and cream white decor on the lid. Rustic organic ...

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20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Chinese Zun Rooster Vessel
Chinese Zun Rooster Vessel

Chinese Zun Rooster Vessel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Patinated bronze Chinese Zun vessel. Originally a ritual container to hold wine, this piece could also be used as a decorative vase or sculptural element. Dimensions 10" width x 4" ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

Large Folk Art Driftwood Horse Head Sculpture
Large Folk Art Driftwood Horse Head Sculpture

Large Folk Art Driftwood Horse Head Sculpture

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large and substantial sculpture of a horse's head is unsigned, but believed to have been made in Canada in circa 1980. The sculpture is made completely of pieces of driftwood...

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Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Driftwood

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

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 hand-painted wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.

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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

American Craft, Bowl, Wood, USA, c. 1900
American Craft, Bowl, Wood, USA, c. 1900

American Craft, Bowl, Wood, USA, c. 1900

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden bowl produced in the US, c. 1900.

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Catania Green", Set of 3, Handmade in Italy
Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Catania Green", Set of 3, Handmade in Italy

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Catania Green", Set of 3, 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

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

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

Swedish Craft, Bowl, Sweden, 19th Century

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.

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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Drinking Bowl
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Drinking Bowl

18th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Drinking Bowl

Located in Allerum, SE

Late 18th century Swedish Folk Art wooden carved drinking bowl / beer goose. Signed 85 and S. 1785 Sweden.

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18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese Checkered Papier-Mâché Box
Chinese Checkered Papier-Mâché Box

Chinese Checkered Papier-Mâché Box

Located in Chicago, IL

Formed around a simple wooden frame, this papier-mâché storage box is a charming example of Chinese folk art. Crafted with old newspapers and dyed rice paper, the box would have been...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper

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

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

Vintage 1970's Hand Painted Pair Of Folk Art Pottery - Signed by Artist
Vintage 1970's Hand Painted Pair Of Folk Art Pottery - Signed by Artist

Vintage 1970's Hand Painted Pair Of Folk Art Pottery - Signed by Artist

Located in San Carlos, CA

For Sale: Stunning 1970's Vintage Folk Art Pottery Vases Add a touch of vintage charm to your home with this gorgeous pair of 1970's folk art pottery vases. Both vases showcase a di...

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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

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

Early 20th Century Folk Art Fairground Elephant
Early 20th Century Folk Art Fairground Elephant

Early 20th Century Folk Art Fairground Elephant

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century Folk Art Fairground Elephant We share what we love, and we love this charming and naively formed early 20th century hand craved fairground ride figure. With a de...

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1920s British Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Wood

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Catania", Set of 2 Pieces, Handmade in Italy
Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Catania", Set of 2 Pieces, Handmade in Italy

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Catania", 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

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Gold Leaf

Candlestick deer antler optics, oak wood tramp art 1900s South-Germany / Austria
Candlestick deer antler optics, oak wood tramp art 1900s South-Germany / Austria

Candlestick deer antler optics, oak wood tramp art 1900s South-Germany / Austria

Located in Wien, AT

Very attractive candlestick, tramp folk art, made around 1900 in southern Germany or Austria. The candlestick offers space for one candle, is made of oak wood and has a deer antler ...

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Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

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.