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.
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century Acoma Pueblo Pottery Olla
By Navajo
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very fine Acoma Pueblo, early 20th century polychrome Olla. Painted dark brown and orange design on a white ground, with large areas fired gray. Shrinka...
Clay
Vintage Casas Grandes Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking vintage Casa Grandes pottery vase with a large belly, narrow neck, and wide lip, and decorated with black geometric patterns repeated around t...
Terracotta
San Domingo (Kewa) Black-on-Cream Pottery Vase by Darrin Aguilar, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
San Domingo (Kewa) Black-on-Cream Pottery Vase by Darrin Aguilar A finely executed contemporary Pueblo pottery Vase by Darrin Aguilar of San Domingo Pueblo (now Kewa Pueblo), New Me...
Pottery
$750Sale Price|21% Off
Large "Paquime Pottery" Jar / Olla with Fish Motif by Martin Cota for Mata Ortiz
By Mata Ortiz
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful large hand turned "Paquime Pottery" jar / olla with fish motif by master potter Martin Cota Guillen for Mata Ortiz, circa 1990s. The piece has exquisite detail and a unique...
Pottery
Ceramic Nemadji Vase in Turquoise Brown and Orange, 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful ceramic nemadji vase. Marbled in unglazed turquoise, brown, and orange, this will be a beautiful piece to add to a current collection. Dim...
Ceramic
Nerissa Victorino Acoma Pottery Vase, New Mexico, 20th Century
By Acoma
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Nerissa Victorino Acoma Pottery Vase, 20th Century. Signed N. Victorino, Acoma NM.
Ceramic
$800Sale Price|20% Off
Large "Paquime Pottery" Jar / Olla by Damian E. Quezada for Mata Ortiz
By Mata Ortiz
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful large hand turned "Paquime Pottery" jar / olla by Damian E. Quezada for Mata Ortiz, circa 1980s. The piece has exquisite detail, great color (brown and rust) and a unique design with several holes in the base; it is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures a substantial 7"D x 11.5"H. #2185 Damian is the son of Juan Quezada...
Pottery
Signed Native American Sioux Unglazed Clay Etched-Pottery Vase, USA, 1980's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a vintage, signed Native American unglazed clay etched-pottery vase hand-made in the 1980s. Featuring fascinating geometric shapes, hand-cut into the clay, this evocative...
Clay
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Large "Paquime Pottery" Jar / Olla by Damian E. Quezada for Mata Ortiz
By Mata Ortiz
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful large hand turned "Paquime Pottery" jar / olla by Damian E. Quezada for Mata Ortiz, circa 1980s. The piece has exquisite detail and a unique design with several holes in the base; it is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures a substantial 8"D x 13"H. #2181 Damian is the son of Juan Quezada...
Pottery
Bud Vase Ewer Pueblo Art Pottery Signed
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Graceful bud vase in shape of an ewer is hand thrown and hand decorated with traditional abstract design in black on mottled coral pink glaze background. The placement of the design is sensitively proportioned to the shape of the vase, creating an optical effect that guides the eye. The vase is signed on the bottom by the artist, Dorothy Stewart.
Ceramic
American Blackware Pottery Jar Vase Mata Ortiz Style
By Mata Ortiz
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Mata Ortiz style beautiful hand-turned geometric blackware vase, black on black. The round pottery piece is made of black glaze clay and etched with a unique geometric arrow design i...
Clay
Signed Santa Clara Pueblo Carved Blackware Vase, Juanita Pueblo, Mid 20th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Signed Santa Clara Pueblo Carved Blackware Pottery Vase, Juanita Pueblo, Mid-20th Century This sculptural blackware pottery vase is a refined example of the Santa Clara Pueblo schoo...
Pottery
Aragon Acoma Pueblo Carved Polychrome Pottery Water Jar
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Native American Pueblo Acoma polychrome pottery water jar or vase featuring carved animal figures By Aragon Acoma USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 6"W x 6"D x 4.25...
Ceramic
Traditional Mexican “Noche” Flower Vase , Mud & Ink, Taller Maya, 2024
By Taller Maya
Located in New York, NY
The “Noche” vase, produced by Taller Maya, distills regional ceramic tradition into a restrained contemporary form. Hand-shaped from clay and finished in a deep black tone, its gentl...
Clay, Paint
Adelphia Martinez San Ildefonso Pueblo Sculptural Blackware Vessel
Located in San Diego, CA
A sculptural hand-coiled and stone-burnished blackware pottery vessel by Adelphia Martinez of San Ildefonso Pueblo. The rounded body rises to a softly flared neck and is decorated wi...
Pottery
“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
“Meche” Pot in Clay painted in White, Ensamble Artesano, Tonala Mexico, 2024
By Taller Maya
Located in New York, NY
The “Meche” Pot, produced by Ensamble Artesano, reflects a contemporary interpretation of traditional Mexican ceramic practice. Conceived within a collaborative artisan framework, th...
Clay, Paint
Vintage Native American Black Santa Clara Pueblo Pot by Frances Chavarria
By Santa Clara
Located in Topeka, KS
Dynamic vintage Native American black Santa Clara Pueblo pot by Frances M Chavarria. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. We have found no chips, cracks, or chiggers. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1930-1990. Simple, Sophisticated, and Absolutely Stunning!!! Just a few words to describe this GORGEOUS Native American pot by Frances Chavarria one of the famous Santa Clara Pueblo Potters. It has a lovely urn shape frame bearing a grooved rim around the top and intricately carved designs similar to lightning bolts vertically on the sides of the body. It is hand made with elite pottery skills by Frances Chavarria and special techniques distinctive to Santa Clara Pueblo Pottery...
Clay
"Paquime Pottery" Jar / Olla with Honeycomb by Efren Ledezma for Mata Ortiz
By Mata Ortiz
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand turned "Paquime Pottery" jar / olla / vase with really cool honeycomb and bees motif by Efren Ledezma for Mata Ortiz, circa 1990s. The piece has exquisite detail, grea...
Pottery
Native American Tribal Terracotta Red Iron Oxide Vessel on Wrought Iron Base
Located in New York, NY
This striking 20th-century Native American tribal vessel showcases the artistry and cultural heritage of Native American craftsmanship. Made from terra cotta, it features intricate r...
Iron
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Southwest Native American Style Ceramic Flower Vase
Located in Miami, FL
A nice quality Southwest Native American style ceramic vase. Neutral hues makes this vase particularly suitable for rustic or contemporary setti...
Ceramic
Six Nations Native American Pottery Vase with Yellow Interior/Brown Exterior
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A six nations Native American pottery vase with yellow interior/brown incised decorated exterior, the vase is stamped on bottom with an eagle feather mark ...
Pottery
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
Large Southwest Style Ceramic Pottery Floor Vase or Centerpiece
Located in Miami, FL
A Native American Southwest style ceramic vase vessel. Very nice vintage decorative item, quality craftsmanship. Measurements: 16" High x ...
Ceramic
$340Sale Price / set|20% Off
Collection of Five Miniature Mata Ortiz Pottery Ollas / Seed Pots
By Mata Ortiz
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice collection of five miniature Mata Ortiz pottery ollas / seed pots, circa 1990s. Each pot has exquisite detail and is signed on the underside. The...
Pottery
Contemporary Mexican Flower Vase, Clay, Ensamble Artesano, 2024
By Taller Maya
Located in New York, NY
This hand-built ceramic vase reflects the enduring pottery traditions of the Yucatán Peninsula, articulated through a contemporary, sculptural vocabulary. Produced by artisans of Ens...
Clay, Terracotta
Ceramic Native American Nemadji Swirl Vase in Red 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful Native American ceramic nemadji vase. Marbled in unglazed red and cream, this will be a beautiful piece to add to a current collection. It is ...
Ceramic, Clay
Zuni Pueblo Double-Sided Pottery Vase, Southwestern Design, 1990
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This three foot tall pottery vase has been beautifully sculpted with the Zuni Pueblo landscape on both sides. Light Southwestern colors and textured design give this the look of an u...
Pottery
$850 / set
Hopi Polychromed Pottery Vessels, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Group of Two Hopi Polychrome Painted Pottery Vessels, each with geometric design, comprising: globular vase, "18" label to underside and small bowl, with handwritten "ME" to undersid...
Pottery
Mexican Modern “Noche” decanter with cup, Hand painted Clay, Taller Maya, 2024
By Taller Maya
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite decanter and jug from Huáncito, Michoacán, is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, meticulously handcrafted from black clay using traditional pottery and ceramics techniques. ...
Clay
"Santísima" Flower Vase/Candle Holder, Marble, Ensamble Artesano, 2024
By Taller Maya
Located in New York, NY
Produced by Taller Maya in collaboration with artisans of the Yucatán Peninsula, this carved stone vase reflects a contemporary continuation of regional stoneworking traditions. Root...
Marble