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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
Italian Maiolica Haraldic Pharmacy Jar
Italian Maiolica Haraldic Pharmacy Jar

Italian Maiolica Haraldic Pharmacy Jar

Located in Atlanta, GA

A tin-glazed earthenware pharmacy jar of waisted cylindrical form, decorated in a rich polychrome palette of cobalt, golden ochre, and soft grey. The front features an elaborate hera...

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19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

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.

Category

1990s American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Sheet Iron and Metal Trotting Horse Weathervane
Late 19th Century Sheet Iron and Metal Trotting Horse Weathervane

Late 19th Century Sheet Iron and Metal Trotting Horse Weathervane

Located in Incline Village, NV

Late 19th century sheet iron and metal "Trotting Horse" weathervane. It has a nice weathered color and patina and is very authentic with six "healthy" bullet holes to boot. I basica...

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1890s Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Sheet Metal

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

Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India
Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India

Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful handcrafted antique tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with with lid, handle and brass latch. The metal is delicately and int...

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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper, Tin

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement

19th Century Swedish antique rustic country folk art wooden bowl with patina
19th Century Swedish antique rustic country folk art wooden bowl with patina

19th Century Swedish antique rustic country folk art wooden bowl with patina

Located in Boden, SE

Nice early 19th century swedish Folk Art root bowl from Northern Sweden. A genuine wooden bowl with lovely patina. An antique and unique organic wooden bowl. These bowls where espec...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Swedish Folk Art, Unique Early 19th Century Farmers Bowl Painted Wood
Swedish Folk Art, Unique Early 19th Century Farmers Bowl Painted Wood

Swedish Folk Art, Unique Early 19th Century Farmers Bowl Painted Wood

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

An antique and unique organic wooden bowl. With highly appealing patina, and the inside of the bowl with faded painting makes this a unique and desirable piece. Produced in Sweden, e...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Red and Gold", Set of 2, Handmade in Italy
Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Red and Gold", Set of 2, Handmade in Italy

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Red and Gold", Set of 2, 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...

Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Wild West Cowboy and Horse Sculpture
Large Wild West Cowboy and Horse Sculpture

Large Wild West Cowboy and Horse Sculpture

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Gilt brass sculpture on stand, depicting a celebrating cowboy on a wild horse with great patina.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Three Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Leaves, One Angel Wing and Two Holly Leaves
Three Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Leaves, One Angel Wing and Two Holly Leaves

Three Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Leaves, One Angel Wing and Two Holly Leaves

Located in Doraville, GA

Three vintage solid brass leaves, manufactured in Waynesboro, Virginia by Virginia MetalCrafters. The leaves were designed by Oskar Hansen, are hand made, hand finished and of the hi...

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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Mexican Ceramic Jug Vase Fishes 1994 Dolores Porras Folk Art Decorative Vessel
Mexican Ceramic Jug Vase Fishes 1994 Dolores Porras Folk Art Decorative Vessel

Mexican Ceramic Jug Vase Fishes 1994 Dolores Porras Folk Art Decorative Vessel

By Dolores Porras

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

Dolores Porras Enríquez is widely known throughout Mexico and the world for being the creator of a technique rooted in the land of Oaxaca: pottery in natural color, glazed and decora...

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1990s Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Set of 3 American Studio Pottery Cat Figurines
Vintage Set of 3 American Studio Pottery Cat Figurines

Vintage Set of 3 American Studio Pottery Cat Figurines

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Set of 3 vintage ceramic or pottery sculptures depicts cats engaged in various activities - one tabby cat is sleeping curled up in a ball, another tabby is stretching, and the orange cat is playing lying on its back with its paws up in the air. The cat figurines are created by different artists or studios; they are similar in size, making a lovely grouping displayed together. The grey tabby is marked with studio sticker on the inside, "N. S. Gustin Co, Hand-decorated, Made in USA"; the brown tabby is marked with the remnants of the foil sticker on the underside, and the orange cat is missing its sticker. The sculptures date to circa 1960s-1980s; due to the convenient size, the set can be used either as a shelf or fireplace mantel decoration...

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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar
Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar

Located in Studio City, CA

This is a fantastic piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...

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20th Century Congolese Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Carved Wood Articulated Clown Figure
Vintage Carved Wood Articulated Clown Figure

Vintage Carved Wood Articulated Clown Figure

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Chunky hand carving with simple facial detailing a pointed hat. Found in the southern US. Presented on a custom museum stand.

Category

1930s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Palermo", 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...

Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

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.

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Italian Maiolica Footed Vessel, 18th Century
Italian Maiolica Footed Vessel, 18th Century

Italian Maiolica Footed Vessel, 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Hand Thrown Earthenware and Tin Glazed vessel featuring a globular body on a raised foot, a short spout, and a twisted arched handle.  Decorated in polychrome maiolica glazes of...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Petite Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic, wooden container is an early 20th century rice measure, used to portion out servings of dry rice and other grains. In keeping with the larger rice measures used at marke...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Licata", Set of 3 Pieces, Handmade in Italy
Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Licata", Set of 3 Pieces, Handmade in Italy

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Licata", Set of 3 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...

Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

California Studio Organic Pottery Vessel Brush Pot Vase
California Studio Organic Pottery Vessel Brush Pot Vase

California Studio Organic Pottery Vessel Brush Pot Vase

By Beatrice Wood

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Studio organic pottery vessel brush pot vase with incised Geometric pattern. A very nice California studio pottery earthenware vase with beautiful grayish blue and brown earth tones. The vase has a wonderful free form design featuring abstract stroke...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

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.

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Fringed Navajo Weaving Rug
Fringed Navajo Weaving Rug

Fringed Navajo Weaving Rug

By Navajo Indian Art

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine weaving resembles a Germantown weaving but were not sure of its origin.It is in pristine condition and very unusual color and pattern.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wool

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 ...

Category

1890s Belgian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Ragusa", Set of 3 Pieces, Handmade in Italy
Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Ragusa", Set of 3 Pieces, Handmade in Italy

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Ragusa", Set of 3 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...

Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Equine Decoupage Decorated Dairy Farm Milk Jug
Equine Decoupage Decorated Dairy Farm Milk Jug

Equine Decoupage Decorated Dairy Farm Milk Jug

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Whimsical decoupage decorated New England dairy farm lidded milk jug or bottle. Features an equine motif with images and labels of horses over a lacquered g...

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bowl
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bowl

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bowl

Located in Bozeman, MT

Swedish Wabi-Sabi ;) 19th century Swedish folk art turned bowl. Very well made, light, thin walls and with fantastic patination, dated 1868.

Category

19th Century European Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Signed Hand-Turned Burlwood Vessel, Santa Fe Studio Craft
Signed Hand-Turned Burlwood Vessel, Santa Fe Studio Craft

Signed Hand-Turned Burlwood Vessel, Santa Fe Studio Craft

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This sculptural hand-turned burlwood vessel is a stunning example of American studio woodcraft—sourced from a private collection in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a region celebrated for its ...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Burl

Swedish Craft, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1900
Swedish Craft, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1900

Swedish Craft, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1900

Located in High Point, NC

An unglazed terra-cotta earthenware vase designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900.

Category

Early 1900s Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Folk Painted Tray with River Landscape
Chinese Folk Painted Tray with River Landscape

Chinese Folk Painted Tray with River Landscape

Located in Chicago, IL

This lacquered serving tray is crafted with a hand-painted panel salvaged from a vintage Chinese cabinet. Selected for its charming folk art decoration, the found panel is painted wi...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Vintage Folk Art Tramp Art Box With Mirror Detail
Vintage Folk Art Tramp Art Box With Mirror Detail

Vintage Folk Art Tramp Art Box With Mirror Detail

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage folk art Tramp art box featuring hand-carved geometric layers from reclaimed cigar box wood. The front displays a circular mirror framed in intricate relief work. The interio...

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Vintage Tonala Pottery Small Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted Bird Decor
Vintage Tonala Pottery Small Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted Bird Decor

Vintage Tonala Pottery Small Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted Bird Decor

By Tonala Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Charming small Tonala pottery figurine depicts a reclining cat with folded front paws and raised head; the cat is looking forward with wide open, large eyes and a slightly surprised ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Tonala Mexico Pair of Bird Figurines Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s
Tonala Mexico Pair of Bird Figurines Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s

Tonala Mexico Pair of Bird Figurines Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s

By Tonala Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Charming vintage Tonala pottery bird figurines are decorated with hand-painted decor of abstract leaves and flowers on soft mushroom brown background. Birds' faces have thoughtful, relaxed expression with eyes wide open, adding a charming anthropomorphic element to the sculptures. The Folk Art style of the decor is juxtaposed by the Modernist shapes of the birds. The sculptures are in very good vintage condition; both are marked with MEXICO on the bottoms. Due to the convenient size, they can be used either as a shelf or fireplace mantel decoration...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Two 19th Century Ceramic Parrot Money Banks, Bornholm Denmark
Two 19th Century Ceramic Parrot Money Banks, Bornholm Denmark

Two 19th Century Ceramic Parrot Money Banks, Bornholm Denmark

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Fantastic 19th Century ceramic parrot money banks, Bornholm Denmark. We see this sitting atop books on a coffee or side table as well as foyer or dresser for loose coins. Wonderful ...

Category

Late 19th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Hindu Brass Box with Peacocks and Elephants
Antique Hindu Brass Box with Peacocks and Elephants

Antique Hindu Brass Box with Peacocks and Elephants

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Hindu brass decorative box. This is an antique Mughal style brass Indian ornate locking trinket box container. It has six compartments that lock ...

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century American Double Sided Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century American Double Sided Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century American Double Sided Whirligig Figure

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century American double sided whirligig figure A brilliant example of early 20th century American Folk Art. In the form of a hand carved wooden double sided whirligig f...

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Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

19th Century Austrian Carved Pine Folk Art Farmer and His Oxen Model
19th Century Austrian Carved Pine Folk Art Farmer and His Oxen Model

19th Century Austrian Carved Pine Folk Art Farmer and His Oxen Model

Located in London, GB

19th century carved pine folk art farmer and his oxen model We are proud to offer a unique example of a late 19th century hand carved pine folk art model of a farmer and his oxen. R...

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

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

Large Vintage Tribal Handwoven Ethnic Round African Basket
Large Vintage Tribal Handwoven Ethnic Round African Basket

Large Vintage Tribal Handwoven Ethnic Round African Basket

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large vintage Tribal handwoven bamboo ethnic round Asian basket. Beautiful artisanal handwoven basket with tribal designs and patterns all around. Large Asian rattan handcrafted de...

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Late 20th Century Asian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Seagrass, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

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

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.

Category

Early 20th Century European Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Burmese Yun Lacquer Cup, c. 1900
Burmese Yun Lacquer Cup, c. 1900

Burmese Yun Lacquer Cup, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This delicate cup from the late 19th century is a lovely example of the Burmese art of lacquer (pan yun). Shaped from coiled bamboo and finished with cinnabar-red lacquer (hinthabada...

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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Rare Cat head Shaped Cast Iron Gate Latch
Rare Cat head Shaped Cast Iron Gate Latch

Rare Cat head Shaped Cast Iron Gate Latch

By Mark Indursky

Located in Stamford, CT

Rare articulated cast iron cats head gate latch. stamped and marked with a patent date of 1895. Made for the ears flip down and lock a gate. There are 3 v...

Category

1890s American Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Finely Hand-Carved Burlwood Bowl, Finland, 1960s
Finely Hand-Carved Burlwood Bowl, Finland, 1960s

Finely Hand-Carved Burlwood Bowl, Finland, 1960s

Located in Karis, Nyland

A finely hand-carved burlwood bowl crafted in Finland during the 1960s. Shaped from a single natural burl, the piece displays remarkable skill and sensitivity to the material. The sc...

Category

1960s Finnish Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Burl

Green Swirl Ceramic Touring Pottery Vase
Green Swirl Ceramic Touring Pottery Vase

Green Swirl Ceramic Touring Pottery Vase

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A beautiful green, brown, and cream touring pottery vase. Wide at the bottom, and slim towards the top, this piece will be a fantastic pop of color in any space. Glazed on the inside in a verdigris blue. Bottom reads in black: Made in Cripple Creek...

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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Round Green and Brown Woven Basket, Mexico
Large Round Green and Brown Woven Basket, Mexico

Large Round Green and Brown Woven Basket, Mexico

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A large round woven natural fiber basket in green. Handmade in Mexico by local artisans, this beauty will be fantastic hanging on a wall in a grouping of other baskets, or on a table...

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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large European Folk Art Carved Wooden Standing Man Carrying a Basket Sculpture
Large European Folk Art Carved Wooden Standing Man Carrying a Basket Sculpture

Large European Folk Art Carved Wooden Standing Man Carrying a Basket Sculpture

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large Folk Art wooden sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe and most likely Italy in circa 1920 in a Folk Art style. This large wooden carved sculpture depicts an elderly bearded man carrying a heavy basket on his back and holding the straps in the front to support the weight. This is quite a tall carving...

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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Softwood

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentwood Basket
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentwood Basket

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentwood Basket

Located in Allerum, SE

Unusually large and rare 19th century Swedish folk art bentwood box with a lid. Ca 1800, Sweden.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Polychrome Lucky Fish Sculpture
Polychrome Lucky Fish Sculpture

Polychrome Lucky Fish Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand-carved from reclaimed wood, this colorful koi fish is a traditional symbol of harmony, wealth and luck. The rustic fish is carved with a squat, rounded body, the scales and fins...

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20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Vintage Boho Black Forest Carved Boar Head
Vintage Boho Black Forest Carved Boar Head

Vintage Boho Black Forest Carved Boar Head

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Channel the rustic charm and masterful artistry of the European Alps with this exceptional vintage Black Forest boar head. Expertly hand-carved from a single piece of dark, lustrous ...

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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Greenlandica, wooden sculpture of a male figure. Greenlandic craftsmanship.
Greenlandica, wooden sculpture of a male figure. Greenlandic craftsmanship.

Greenlandica, wooden sculpture of a male figure. Greenlandic craftsmanship.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Greenlandica, wooden sculpture of a male figure. Greenlandic craftsmanship. Hand-carved. Signed ZA and dated '66 (1966). In excellent condition. Dimensions: H 21.0 cm x D 10.0 cm.

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1960s Greenlandic Vintage 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.