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Folk Art Furniture

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
Highly Unusual American Folk Art "Yale vs. Harvard" Spinning Wheel Game C. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
American, circa 1900. A highly unusual American folk art game board. Hand designed and painted likely in New England by an Ivy Leaguer which features a 4 corner "Yale Vs. Harvard" d...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Highly Unusual American Folk Art "Yale vs. Harvard" Spinning Wheel Game C. 1900
Highly Unusual American Folk Art "Yale vs. Harvard" Spinning Wheel Game C. 1900

Highly Unusual American Folk Art "Yale vs. Harvard" Spinning Wheel Game C. 1900

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Large Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large oriental carved camphor wood chest This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood, for those of you who do not know camphor wood it look...
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1840s Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Large Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest

Large Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest

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Folk Art Framed Vintage Keys on PegBoard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage keys on a pegboard attached with round head fasteners. This piece was apparently gifted by parents to their child per the message on the back stat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Framed Vintage Keys on PegBoard
Folk Art Framed Vintage Keys on PegBoard

Folk Art Framed Vintage Keys on PegBoard

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19th century folk art design french unique handmade wood bench
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
UNique handmade French folk art 19th century design wood bench Handmade production from center of France Very beautiful patina and wood colors Original very good condition Seat...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th century folk art design french unique handmade wood bench
19th century folk art design french unique handmade wood bench

19th century folk art design french unique handmade wood bench

Antique Carved Slate Miniature Chest of Drawers. Welsh, Late 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A charming miniature chest of drawers made from carved slate With dummy drawers and Prince of Wales feathers detail. Miniature chests, bureaus and similar pieces of folk art were c...
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Late 19th Century Welsh Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Slate

Antique Carved Slate Miniature Chest of Drawers. Welsh, Late 19th Century
Antique Carved Slate Miniature Chest of Drawers. Welsh, Late 19th Century

Antique Carved Slate Miniature Chest of Drawers. Welsh, Late 19th Century

Original Antique Print of a Racehorse, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a racehorse. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after George Stubbs with original hand color. ...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print of a Racehorse, 1847 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of a Racehorse, 1847 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of a Racehorse, 1847 'Unframed'

C.1930 Grandmother Flower Garden Hexagon Quilt
Located in Louisville, KY
This quilt is c. 1930. Created with a wonderful color palette of what appears to be feed sack fabric, meticulously arranged with pattern orientations in mind...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Fabric

C.1930 Grandmother Flower Garden Hexagon Quilt
C.1930 Grandmother Flower Garden Hexagon Quilt

C.1930 Grandmother Flower Garden Hexagon Quilt

18th Century Hungarian Marriage Chest
Located in Cirencester, GB
This mid-18th Century Chest was sourced in Hungary and is a striking example of traditional folk and rural craftsmanship. This piece would have been a central element in a young bri...
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Mid-18th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine

18th Century Hungarian Marriage Chest
18th Century Hungarian Marriage Chest

18th Century Hungarian Marriage Chest

Framed Antique Kalamkari Fragment, Late 19th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. Late 19th C. India. Ready to go on a wall. Framed...
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Framed Antique Kalamkari Fragment, Late 19th C
Framed Antique Kalamkari Fragment, Late 19th C

Framed Antique Kalamkari Fragment, Late 19th C

Antique Fox Figural Cigar Cutter, silvered Metal 1930s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1930s or older silvered Metal Cigar Cutter. Very rare large size cigar cutter in the form of a fox. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. It has its all origin...
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1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Fox Figural Cigar Cutter, silvered Metal 1930s or older
Antique Fox Figural Cigar Cutter, silvered Metal 1930s or older

Antique Fox Figural Cigar Cutter, silvered Metal 1930s or older

Danish Folk Art Chest of Drawers with Original Painting by Niels P. Dyhr
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large Danish chest of drawers, crafted in 1833 by cabinetmaker Niels P. Dyhr in Nykøbing Mors, Denmark. A highly decorative and exceptionally well-preserved piece, showcasing rich, o...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine

Danish Folk Art Chest of Drawers with Original Painting by Niels P. Dyhr
Danish Folk Art Chest of Drawers with Original Painting by Niels P. Dyhr

Danish Folk Art Chest of Drawers with Original Painting by Niels P. Dyhr

Large Wooden Tramp Art Box Folk Art Gold 20th Century
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large tramp art box with lid and brass handle, folk art object made of layered pieces of gold, partly gold colored, from the late first half of the 20th century. Beautiful form of f...
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1940s European Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Wooden Tramp Art Box Folk Art Gold 20th Century
Large Wooden Tramp Art Box Folk Art Gold 20th Century

Large Wooden Tramp Art Box Folk Art Gold 20th Century

Original Antique Print of Hummingbirds, 1847, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of hummingbirds Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Pub...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print of Hummingbirds, 1847, 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of Hummingbirds, 1847, 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of Hummingbirds, 1847, 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of Quail, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of quail. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Published...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Quail, 1847 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of Quail, 1847 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of Quail, 1847 'Unframed'

19Thc Tiger Maple Day Bed W/ Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19Thc tiger eye maple day bed or hired hands bed is in fine condition with a rope tied frame.The custom made cushion is made from homespun linen & down & feather fill mattress.
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Early 1800s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

19Thc Tiger Maple Day Bed W/ Cushion
19Thc Tiger Maple Day Bed W/ Cushion

19Thc Tiger Maple Day Bed W/ Cushion

Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found on a recent buying trip to Sweden this incredible Early 20th Century Painted Wooden Step Stool with amazing patina. Fantastic and functional piece in a kitchen or bathroom/p...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs
Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs

Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs

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Large Vintage Framed Pichhavai Painting of Krishna Playing His Flute
Located in Morristown, NJ
Vintage Pichhavai painting on fabric of Krishna playing is flute with Radha and female Gopis gathered by his side. The colors, details and facial ex...
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1970s Indian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Large Vintage Framed Pichhavai Painting of Krishna Playing His Flute
Large Vintage Framed Pichhavai Painting of Krishna Playing His Flute

Large Vintage Framed Pichhavai Painting of Krishna Playing His Flute

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Early 20th Century Vintage Artists Paint Box and Pallet, Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish Vintage Artists Paint Box and Pallet, Early 20th Century Well loved Danish artists traveling wooden box with everything needed to paint on location. This charming box, acqui...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Vintage Artists Paint Box and Pallet, Denmark
Early 20th Century Vintage Artists Paint Box and Pallet, Denmark

Early 20th Century Vintage Artists Paint Box and Pallet, Denmark

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Original Antique Print of Deer, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of deer. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Published ...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print of Deer, 1847 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of Deer, 1847 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of Deer, 1847 'Unframed'

Pair of Antique Swedish Rustic Folk Art Chairs in Solid Pine with Genuine Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Pair of Swedish rustic chairs in folk art made during the first years of the 1800s, around 1800 to 1810 in northern Sweden. The chairs are primitive and unique, made by hand in solid...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine

Pair of Antique Swedish Rustic Folk Art Chairs in Solid Pine with Genuine Patina
Pair of Antique Swedish Rustic Folk Art Chairs in Solid Pine with Genuine Patina

Pair of Antique Swedish Rustic Folk Art Chairs in Solid Pine with Genuine Patina

Marble Solitaire Game 10 inch Hardwood Board 35 mixed Stone Marbles, circa 1945
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very attractive complete game of Marble Solitaire with a hardwood circular board and 35 mixed stone marbles, probably French. The circular turned board is made of polished hardwood, with a good grain figure. The board has 32 equi-spaced holes with an additional one in the centre and a gallery to the outer perimeter. Three small circular pads have been attached to the base of the board to protect the surface it sits on. It comes complete with a full set of 35 (32 Plus 3 spare) handmade playing marbles of mixed stone, clay and agate and of different colours. Some of the clay marbles...
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20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Stone

Marble Solitaire Game 10 inch Hardwood Board 35 mixed Stone Marbles, circa 1945
Marble Solitaire Game 10 inch Hardwood Board 35 mixed Stone Marbles, circa 1945

Marble Solitaire Game 10 inch Hardwood Board 35 mixed Stone Marbles, circa 1945

Mountain Hut Lodge Haus Wachenfeld Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage metal money bank. A beautiful decorative item in metal. Made in Germany, circa 1920s to 1930s as a souvenir building bank. Nice addition to any collection, desktop, ...
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1910s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mountain Hut Lodge Haus Wachenfeld Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage 1930s
Mountain Hut Lodge Haus Wachenfeld Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage 1930s

Mountain Hut Lodge Haus Wachenfeld Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage 1930s

Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning toy castle, it is a beautiful example of early 20th century trench folk art, German handmade craft. The architectural detailing in the crenellated t...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s
Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s

Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s

Original Antique Print of An English Sporting Dog, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a sporting dog, a bloodhound. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print of An English Sporting Dog, 1847 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of An English Sporting Dog, 1847 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of An English Sporting Dog, 1847 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of Swans, 1847, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of swans. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Published...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print of Swans, 1847, 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of Swans, 1847, 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of Swans, 1847, 'Unframed'

Antique German Pine Blanket Chest with Original Paint
Located in Centennial, CO
Antique late 19th century German or Eastern European pine blanket chest with original paint. Beautifully hand painted red and blue flowers an...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique German Pine Blanket Chest with Original Paint
Antique German Pine Blanket Chest with Original Paint

Antique German Pine Blanket Chest with Original Paint

Antique Yew Wood Windsor Chair. English, Early 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Superb piece of country furniture. Delightful colour Mainly yew wood. Elm seat and legs Crinoline stretcher Very honest piece. Totally original patina 2 old repairs shown in t...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Elm, Yew

Antique Yew Wood Windsor Chair. English, Early 19th Century
Antique Yew Wood Windsor Chair. English, Early 19th Century

Antique Yew Wood Windsor Chair. English, Early 19th Century

Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found on a recent buying trip to Sweden this incredible Early 20th Century Painted Wooden Step Stool with amazing patina. Fantastic and functional piece in a kitchen or bathroom/p...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs
Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs

Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs

E A Othello Signed Haiti Original Haitian Folk Art Village Scene Oil Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and complexly designed original folk art painting by Haitian artist E. A. (Angel) Othello. This work features a tranquil village scene with local people spotted througho...
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1970s Haitian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

E A Othello Signed Haiti Original Haitian Folk Art Village Scene Oil Painting
E A Othello Signed Haiti Original Haitian Folk Art Village Scene Oil Painting

E A Othello Signed Haiti Original Haitian Folk Art Village Scene Oil Painting

Grain Painted Blanket Chest Pennsylvania Circa 1830
Located in Hudson, NY
Painted blanket chest with turned feet. Rectangular lid with applied molding above dovetail jointed case . An absolute delight, this festive jewel made of dense poplar with a buttern...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Poplar, Paint, Nutwood

Grain Painted Blanket Chest Pennsylvania Circa 1830
Grain Painted Blanket Chest Pennsylvania Circa 1830

Grain Painted Blanket Chest Pennsylvania Circa 1830

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Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, c. 1900-1930
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted, c. 1900-1930 This charming set consists of three beautifully crafted decorative items: a large spoon, a sm...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, c. 1900-1930
Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, c. 1900-1930

Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, c. 1900-1930

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Set of Eight Folk Art Carnival Punks / Knockdown Dolls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art carnival punks / knockdown dolls composed of canvas forms lined with cotton fur supported by carved wood bases for added stability / weight, c...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Cotton, Wood

Set of Eight Folk Art Carnival Punks / Knockdown Dolls
Set of Eight Folk Art Carnival Punks / Knockdown Dolls

Set of Eight Folk Art Carnival Punks / Knockdown Dolls

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Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse
Located in Buisson, FR
Brilliant and unique shop-sign. A painted grouse made out of sheet iron or zinc that is placed within a hand forged iron frame that is made to hang. France circa 1850-1900 Weathered...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse
Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse

Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse

Vintage Copper Horse Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculptural piece is a vintage copper horse weather vane, artfully displayed on a modern black metal stand. The figure captures a horse in mid-gallop, with fluid lines that conve...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Copper, Steel

Vintage Copper Horse Weathervane
Vintage Copper Horse Weathervane

Vintage Copper Horse Weathervane

Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of shells. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Publishe...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'

Professionally Framed Greek Embroidered Chemise Hem Fragment, 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. Late 19th C. Greece. Ready to go on a wall. Frame...
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19th Century Greek Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Silk

Professionally Framed Greek Embroidered Chemise Hem Fragment, 19th C.
Professionally Framed Greek Embroidered Chemise Hem Fragment, 19th C.

Professionally Framed Greek Embroidered Chemise Hem Fragment, 19th C.

German Folk art bridal cabinet, 1809
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful cabinet from the rural south of Germany dating from 1809. The cabinet was once given as a wedding gift to a lady called Anna Barbara. This cabinet is made of solid pine a...
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Early 1800s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

German Folk art bridal cabinet, 1809
German Folk art bridal cabinet, 1809

German Folk art bridal cabinet, 1809

hand painted pine cabinet, circa 1850
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Cupboard from the rural south of Germany, dating from around 1850. The cupboard was probably given as a wedding gift. This cupboard is made of solid pine and is hand-painted in sligh...
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1850s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

hand painted pine cabinet, circa 1850
hand painted pine cabinet, circa 1850

hand painted pine cabinet, circa 1850

French Tramp Art Mirror with Notched Wood Frame and Geometric Medallions, 1900s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking example of French Tramp Art craftsmanship from the turn of the 20th century, this circa 1900 mirror features a meticulously layered frame composed of carved and notched wo...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

French Tramp Art Mirror with Notched Wood Frame and Geometric Medallions, 1900s
French Tramp Art Mirror with Notched Wood Frame and Geometric Medallions, 1900s

French Tramp Art Mirror with Notched Wood Frame and Geometric Medallions, 1900s

Antique European Carved Gilt And Polychrome Coat Of Arms Wall Plaque
Located in Nuernberg, DE
We are delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable hand carved coat of arms featuring a knightly crest. This is an exceptionally well made and decorative piece. It is a very...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique European Carved Gilt And Polychrome Coat Of Arms Wall Plaque
Antique European Carved Gilt And Polychrome Coat Of Arms Wall Plaque

Antique European Carved Gilt And Polychrome Coat Of Arms Wall Plaque

Original Antique Print of Butterflies, C.1850, Unframed
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of butterflies. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original color. Publishe...
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1850s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Butterflies, C.1850, Unframed
Original Antique Print of Butterflies, C.1850, Unframed

Original Antique Print of Butterflies, C.1850, Unframed

Pretty mid century African Bogolan hand painted Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century Malian Bogolan tapestry with a nice tribal and artisanal design, from a scene of the village. Entirely hand painted on a hand woven cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Expe...
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Mid-20th Century Malian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Pretty mid century African Bogolan hand painted Tapestry
Pretty mid century African Bogolan hand painted Tapestry

Pretty mid century African Bogolan hand painted Tapestry

Nautical Folk Art Ship Diorama in Tramp Art Frame
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Nautical Folk Art Ship Diorama in Tramp Art Frame Antique ship diorama with full rigged square sails. A waterline model sailing in painted putty ...
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20th Century Unknown Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Nautical Folk Art Ship Diorama in Tramp Art Frame
Nautical Folk Art Ship Diorama in Tramp Art Frame

Nautical Folk Art Ship Diorama in Tramp Art Frame

Early to Mid 19th Century American Walnut Plantation Desk 2-pc
Located in Louisville, KY
The 19th Century was known as a golden age of letter writing and diary keeping. As such, desks were necessary pieces found in many homes and businesses across America. Of the many de...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Walnut

Early to Mid 19th Century American Walnut Plantation Desk 2-pc
Early to Mid 19th Century American Walnut Plantation Desk 2-pc

Early to Mid 19th Century American Walnut Plantation Desk 2-pc

Lot of 34 Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments, Vintage German, 1910s - 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage and antique ornament collection. The size given in the dimensions section refers to the larger Santa Claus in red Coat seen in the first pic...
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1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Mercury Glass

Lot of 34 Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments, Vintage German, 1910s - 1930s
Lot of 34 Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments, Vintage German, 1910s - 1930s

Lot of 34 Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments, Vintage German, 1910s - 1930s

Vintage Red Deer Antler Handle Cigar Cutter Germany 1960s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage cigar cutter with handmade red deer antler handle. One of a kind item. Highly collectable piece. Manufactured by a unknown Company in Germany. Manufactured in Germany in prob...
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1960s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Red Deer Antler Handle Cigar Cutter Germany 1960s or older
Vintage Red Deer Antler Handle Cigar Cutter Germany 1960s or older

Vintage Red Deer Antler Handle Cigar Cutter Germany 1960s or older

Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A mid-20th century 'Kamasan' cotton textile painting from Bali, Indonesia. The hand-painted image has great detail and depicts Balinese Hindu mythology. Key features of this image ar...
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1950s Balinese Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Paint

Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1950
Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1950

Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1950

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American framed needle work sampler by Seraphina Learned, 1800's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American sampler of silk floss on linen with a modest zig-zag border framing an uppercase letter alphabet, followed by a cursive alphabet, a lower case alphabet, and the numerals one...
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Early 18th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Linen, Silk

American framed needle work sampler by Seraphina Learned, 1800's
American framed needle work sampler by Seraphina Learned, 1800's

American framed needle work sampler by Seraphina Learned, 1800's

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Framed Set of Four Herbaria
Located in Houston, TX
Framed set of four vintage herbaria, (circa 1930-1949, Sweden). Each herbarium (botanical) measures: 15.75 inches high x 9.5 inches wide and floats within a...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Framed Set of Four Herbaria
Framed Set of Four Herbaria

Framed Set of Four Herbaria

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19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Child’s Chair, circa 1820
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and beautifully primitive Scandinavian child’s chair, hand-carved from solid wood with incredible patina and wear from centuries of use. The chair’s naive yet sculptural form ...
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1820s Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Child’s Chair, circa 1820
19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Child’s Chair, circa 1820

19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Child’s Chair, circa 1820

Pillow Case Made from a Mid 20th C. Anatolian , Turkish Neutral Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cleaning recommended.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pillow Case Made from a Mid 20th C. Anatolian , Turkish Neutral Kilim
Pillow Case Made from a Mid 20th C. Anatolian , Turkish Neutral Kilim

Pillow Case Made from a Mid 20th C. Anatolian , Turkish Neutral Kilim

Pair of Large Original Antique Natural History Prints, Shells, circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of shells Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown, Gilpin and Edwards with original h...
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1830s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

Pair of Large Original Antique Natural History Prints, Shells, circa 1835
Pair of Large Original Antique Natural History Prints, Shells, circa 1835

Pair of Large Original Antique Natural History Prints, Shells, circa 1835

Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of shells. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Publishe...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'

Pillowcase Made from a Mid 20th C. Anatolian , Turkish Neutral Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cleaning recommended.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pillowcase Made from a Mid 20th C. Anatolian , Turkish Neutral Kilim
Pillowcase Made from a Mid 20th C. Anatolian , Turkish Neutral Kilim

Pillowcase Made from a Mid 20th C. Anatolian , Turkish Neutral Kilim

Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful grocery shop room box, painted and stained wood with lithographed wall and floor papers, side stair case and upper gallery, some drawers on rear w...
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Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s
Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s

Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s

Rare 19th Century Swedish Dala Horse in Original Polychrome Paint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare hand-carved Dala horse in pine wood with original polychrome paint. Sweden, circa 1840. The tradition of carved wooden Dala horses dates back to the 16th century — the earliest...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century Swedish Dala Horse in Original Polychrome Paint
Rare 19th Century Swedish Dala Horse in Original Polychrome Paint

Rare 19th Century Swedish Dala Horse in Original Polychrome Paint

This pillow case made from a mid 20th C. Indian Embroidery.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert . Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean is recommended.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

This pillow case made from a mid 20th C. Indian Embroidery.
This pillow case made from a mid 20th C. Indian Embroidery.

This pillow case made from a mid 20th C. Indian Embroidery.

Original Antique Framed Print of a Black Bear, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a black bear presented in an antique oak frame Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Please note the dark area to the right of the print is shadow P...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Oak, Paper

Original Antique Framed Print of a Black Bear, 1847
Original Antique Framed Print of a Black Bear, 1847

Original Antique Framed Print of a Black Bear, 1847

Sarah Rishel Art Print Intaglio Etching "Applique Quilt", 13/200
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Limited edition print "Applique Quilt" features a section of stylized traditional Country-style quilt, framed with an abstract flower garland. The etching captures an old fashioned, ...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Sarah Rishel Art Print Intaglio Etching "Applique Quilt", 13/200
Sarah Rishel Art Print Intaglio Etching "Applique Quilt", 13/200

Sarah Rishel Art Print Intaglio Etching "Applique Quilt", 13/200

Exceptional Vintage Antique Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Topper German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare large feather tree glass Christmas tree topper. It is made from mouth blown glass, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or ...
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1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Glass

Exceptional Vintage Antique Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Topper German, 1930s
Exceptional Vintage Antique Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Topper German, 1930s

Exceptional Vintage Antique Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Topper German, 1930s

XL Coffee Table by Angel Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo
By Muebles De Estilo
Located in Beerse, VAN
XL coffee table by Angel Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo. The table is signed and dated on the bottom with pencil. Probably with the name of the then owner and the year in which the t...
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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

XL Coffee Table by Angel Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo
XL Coffee Table by Angel Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo

XL Coffee Table by Angel Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo

Folk Art Painted Document Box 19th Century American
Located in Hudson, NY
A spectacular and fine, painted and stenciled, pine documentbox. The original blue paint having turned a dark green over time with the varnished finish, typical of Boston pieces. Yo...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Brass

Folk Art Painted Document Box 19th Century American
Folk Art Painted Document Box 19th Century American

Folk Art Painted Document Box 19th Century American

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Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An early 20th century 'Kamasan' cotton textile painting from Bali, Indonesia. The hand-painted image has great detail and depicts Balinese Hindu mythology. It has been framed with a ...
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Early 20th Century Balinese Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Paint

Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

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Block Print in Unique Samuel Peck Co. Negative Printing Contact Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover a unique blend of art and history with this captivating block print of an animal. Set against a soothing green matte, this vintage piece stands as an intriguing dialogue bet...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Block Print in Unique Samuel Peck Co. Negative Printing Contact Frame
Block Print in Unique Samuel Peck Co. Negative Printing Contact Frame

Block Print in Unique Samuel Peck Co. Negative Printing Contact Frame

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Marble Solitaire Game Hardwood Board with 34 old Glass swirl Marbles, Circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Marble Solitaire game, having a very good hardwood board and a complete set of 34 glass swirl marbles, all dating to the first half of the 20th century. The circular ...
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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Marble Solitaire Game Hardwood Board with 34 old Glass swirl Marbles, Circa 1930
Marble Solitaire Game Hardwood Board with 34 old Glass swirl Marbles, Circa 1930

Marble Solitaire Game Hardwood Board with 34 old Glass swirl Marbles, Circa 1930

19th Century Original Painted Narrow Bench with Storage, Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique hand painted narrow bench with divided seats and storage; 6.5' long. Two bench seats open to reveal interior storage. Traditional Eastern European folk art painting with dark...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Original Painted Narrow Bench with Storage, Hungary
19th Century Original Painted Narrow Bench with Storage, Hungary

19th Century Original Painted Narrow Bench with Storage, Hungary

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 Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo

Japanese Tall Ikebana Basket, Bamboo, Suruga Sensuji Style
Japanese Tall Ikebana Basket, Bamboo, Suruga Sensuji Style

Japanese Tall Ikebana Basket, Bamboo, Suruga Sensuji Style

Antique pair Italian brass urn 20th century
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Antique pair Italian brass urn 20th century
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20th Century Italian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique pair Italian brass urn 20th century
Antique pair Italian brass urn 20th century

Antique pair Italian brass urn 20th century

British Sailor's Woolwork with Ships off a Chalk Cliff
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork with Ships off a Chalk Cliff, Circa 1875 This exquisite sailor's woolwork, also known as a "woolie," dates back to approximately 1875. The artwork vividly ...
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1870s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork with Ships off a Chalk Cliff
British Sailor's Woolwork with Ships off a Chalk Cliff

British Sailor's Woolwork with Ships off a Chalk Cliff

Batman Returns Large Barbell Movie Prop - Seen on Film
Located in Forney, TX
Own a piece of Hollywood history, this Batman Returns (Warner Bros., 1992), circus strongman barbell movie prop is sure to start a conversation while ma...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Paint

Batman Returns Large Barbell Movie Prop - Seen on Film
Batman Returns Large Barbell Movie Prop - Seen on Film

Batman Returns Large Barbell Movie Prop - Seen on Film

Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of shells. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Publishe...
Category

1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'

Zabihi Collection Llama Goat Mini Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A cute one of a kind Mid-20th Century Hand-knotted Turkish Anatolian Pictorial small square rug depicting a llama goat on a red field Measures: 2'8'' x 2'10''
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Llama Goat Mini Turkish Anatolian Rug
Zabihi Collection Llama Goat Mini Turkish Anatolian Rug

Zabihi Collection Llama Goat Mini Turkish Anatolian Rug

1950's-60's Corona Negra Modelo Mexican Tin Beer Advertising Tray
By Corona
Located in New York, NY
Mid century Corona Negra Modelo beer advertising tray features a joyful Mexican charro couple, dressed in their finest. Mexico, c. 1950's-60's.
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Tin

1950's-60's Corona Negra Modelo Mexican Tin Beer Advertising Tray
1950's-60's Corona Negra Modelo Mexican Tin Beer Advertising Tray

1950's-60's Corona Negra Modelo Mexican Tin Beer Advertising Tray

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Find a broad range of unique folk art furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mosche Bianche, Jim Rose, and Nils Olsson. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $20 and tops out at $225,000 while the average work can sell for $1,252.

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