Native American broadly describes any Indigenous people in North America and encompasses hundreds of tribes and groups, all with distinct cultures. Native American–style furniture and decor likewise varies widely, from pieces created by Indigenous people to those appropriated by non-native designers.
Indigenous furniture’s rich heritage includes the bentwood boxes of the Northwest Coast carved from cedar for storing household or ceremonial objects. Generations of Native American people have made baskets for holding household items, with those in the Northeast using sweetgrass and those in the Southeast using pine needles and wicker. Artisans in the Plateau region wove watertight pieces like cradles from plant materials. Although these objects were intricately made, they were usually utilitarian rather than decorative.
The colonization of North America and the removal of Indigenous people from their lands led to the suppression of these practices. Many styles that used Native American motifs — such as Southwestern style, which was heavily influenced by the geometric patterns of Navajo textiles — have historically not involved Indigenous creators and, instead, have taken their traditions without their tribal context.
When decorating a home with Native American–style furniture, it is important to do so respectfully, by understanding the origins of motifs and objects and examining who profits from their sale. There are now Indigenous-led companies, such as Cherokee designer Cray Bauxmont-Flynn’s Amatoya and Totem House Design, promoting Indigenous work in furniture and home decor. Supporting Indigenous artists and artisans is essential to confronting the still pervasive issue of cultural appropriation in design.
Find a collection of Native American living room furniture, folk art, rugs and carpets, decorative objects and other items on 1stDibs.
19th Century Mission Pictorial Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Polychrome Mission pictorial basket with eagles and highly geometric bottom. Finely woven. Shows little if any use. Period: Last quarter of the 19th...
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Native American Coushatta Lidded Pine Needle Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Coushatta lidded pine needle basket with pine cone and needle décor two sides and top. This woven by L.C. John, the last of the great Coushatta basket...
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19th Century Native Apache Pictorial Tray
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Apache pictorial tray with seven dogs and four crosses. Period: Last quarter of the 19th century Origin: Apache Size: 12" x 2". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in t...
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Exceptional Polychrome Klickitat/Snoquamie Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Stunning Klickitat/Snoquamie basket with imbrication featuring vertical rows of downward pointing stacked triangles. Original hide belt loops. You will not be disappointed in this pu...
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$6,000
Miwok Woven Bowl
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Finely woven Miwok bowl with multiple geometric designs on side and bottom. Period: Last quarter of the 19th century. Origin: Miwok. Size: 5" x 9". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’...
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Beautiful 19th Century Apache Figurative Olla Shaped Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Apache figural basketry olla with seven dogs on shoulder. After an olla was filled to the brim with wild grass seeds such as chia or amaranth, or domestic plant products like corn or...
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$1,200Sale Price|33% Off
Lizard Mission Pictorial Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Mission pictorial basket with Chuckwalla lizard motif. Period: circa 1900 Origin: California Size: 6" diameter x 4" height. Family Owned & Operat...
Twig
Navajo Sterling Spirit Dancer by Tobey Henderson
Located in Litchfield, CT
This spectacular sterling figure of a Navajo spirit dancer by renowned Navajo silversmith Toby Henderson is highly detailed, circa 1980s, by Toby Henderson, Dine-Navajo, American. Heavily worked and excessively concha stamped, it is the perfect way to connect with the spiritual world through Dine art! Excellent condition. Remarks: "Bring the balance of self and universe into your home." Size: 5 1/2 inches high by 2 inches wide Weight: 2.8 ozt Hallmarks: TH below a partial sun, maker's mark for Tobey...
Sterling Silver
$11,000
Polychrome Yokut Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Very tightly woven polychrome Yokut. Golden patina. Period: 19th century Origin: Yokut Size: 9" H x 17" W. Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional,...
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Graphic Apache Tray, circa 1900
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Finely woven apache tray with stacked triangles heading towards center circle. Great condition, little if any wear. Period: circa 1900 Origin: Apache Size...
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1880s Panamint Lidded Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Very finely woven Panamint lidded basket having four eagles and diamond motif on lid. 4" diameter x 3" height Period: Last quarter of the 19th century ...
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$3,450
Pit River Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Basket 7" wide x 6" height with crosses and stars. Period: First quarter of the 20th century Origin: Pit River Size: 7" W x 6" H. Family Owned & Operated...
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“Meche” Pot in Clay painted in White, Ensamble Artesano, Tonala Mexico, 2024
By Taller Maya
Located in New York, NY
The “Meche” Pot is a stunning piece made of clay and white paint. The pot features a circular shape with four delicate legs showcasing the remarkable skill of the artisans. Created ...
Clay, Paint
Small Beaded Washoe Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Fully beaded single rod Washoe basket with vibrant colors of blue, yellow and orange inside and out. Period: circa 1900-1920 Origin: Washoe Size: 2 1/2"...
Beads
$17,250
Panamint Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Finely woven bottle neck Panamint basket. 5" x 8" Period: Last quarter of the 19th century Origin: Nevada Size: 5" x 8". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare...
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Native American Coushatta Lidded Pine Needle Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Coushatta lidded pine needle basket with pine cone and needle décor two sides and top. This woven by L.C. John, the last of the great Coushatta basket...
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Exceptional Polychrome Klickitat/Snoquamie Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Stunning Klickitat/Nisqually polychrome basket. Extra fine weave, fully imbricated, hard sided basket with rows of polychrome zig zags. Perfect displ...
Other
$9,000
Panamint Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Finely woven polychrome Panamint. With original collection tags. Albert Davis collection, Supt. Skidoo Mines, 1870-1890. Period: Last quarter of the 19th century. Origin: Nevada S...
Other
$3,000
Pictorial Pima Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pictorial Pima basket with three horses and old purchase tag on bottom "Indian Craft Shop 12.95". Period: First quarter 20th century Origin: Arizona Size: 4 1/2" x 9". Family Own...
Reed
$1,500
Duckweed Green Creel
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native center opening creel made of split willow. We assume sold to a fisherman, he painted. Measures: 9" x 13" x 8" H. Period: 19th century Origin: Northeast Size: 9" x 13" x 8" ...
Willow
Apache Pictorial Basket, circa 1900
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Finely woven pictorial apache basket with flower design, dogs, humanoids and geometrics. Period: circa 1900 Origin: Apache, Arizona Size: 4" x 14". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s ...
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Maidu Basketry Gambling Cup
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Maidu basketry gambling cup. Finely woven with stair step geometric design and humaoid figures. Period: Last quater of the 19th century Origin: California Size: 4 1/2" x 5". Fami...
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Klamath Basketry Bottle with Lid
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Klamath basketry bottle. Finely woven basket in the shape of a bottle (not over a bottle) with a simple woven diamond pattern, "T" figures on rim and matching lid. Stunning display p...
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Pictorial Panamint Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Polychrome pictorial Panamint basket with stylized butterflies, very finely woven. Period: Last quarter 19th century Origin: Panamint Size: 4" x 6". Family Owned & Operated C...
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Tlingit Rattle Top Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Bright colored Tlingit lidded rattle top basket. Exceptional condition. One small stain not distracting. Period: Last quarter of the 19th century Origin: Alaska Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1...
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Paiute Burden Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Paiute burden basket with harness leather handles. Much used, well cared for, in use repairs on bottom. Collected White River Nevada, Duck Water Band. ...
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