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.
Small Cheese Board in Tzalam wood, Taller Maya, Mexico, 2024 - Lot 784
By Taller Maya
Located in New York, NY
Crafted by the skilled artisans of Taller Maya, this exquisite cheese board is made from Tzalam wood, a hardwood native to the Yucatán Peninsula. Known for its rich, warm hues and s...
Hardwood
Large Cheese Board in Tzalam wood, Taller Maya, Mexico, 2024 - Lot 783
By Taller Maya
Located in New York, NY
Crafted by the skilled artisans of Taller Maya, this exquisite cheese board is made from sustainably sourced Tzalam wood, a hardwood native to the Yucatán Peninsula. Known for its ri...
Hardwood
Carl Auböck Walnut Board and Cheese Knife
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck walnut board and cheese knife. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural set includes one model #4363 serving or cutting b...
Steel
$185 / item
H 1.5 in W 23.625 in D 7 in
Kafi 1 Cheese Board in Oiled Mahogany, Martin Leugers & Tricia Wright for Wooda
By Wooda, Martin Leugers
Located in Omro, WI
The Kafi 1 (Icelandic for submerged) hors d'oeuvre board has an elongated proportion that adds a dynamic appearance to any setting large or small. Recessed bowls provide a perfect sh...
Wood, Hardwood, Mahogany
$195 / item
H 1.5 in W 23.625 in D 7 in
Kafi 1 Cheese Board in Oiled Walnut by Martin Leugers &Tricia Wright for Wooda
By Wooda, Martin Leugers
Located in Omro, WI
The Kafi 1 (Icelandic for submerged) hors d'oeuvre board has an elongated proportion that adds a dynamic appearance to any setting large or small. Recessed bowls provide a perfect sh...
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
$185 / item
H 1.5 in W 23.625 in D 7 in
Kafi 3 Cheese Board in Oiled Maple by Martin Leugers & Tricia Wright for Wooda
By Martin Leugers, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
The Kafi 3 (Icelandic for submerged) hors d'oeuvre board has an elongated proportion that adds a dynamic appearance to any setting large or small. Recessed bowls provide a perfect sh...
Wood, Hardwood, Maple
$200 / item
H 1.5 in W 23.625 in D 7 in
Kafi 3 Cheese Board in Oiled Walnut by Martin Leugers & Tricia Wright for Wooda
By Wooda, Martin Leugers
Located in Omro, WI
The Kafi 3 (Icelandic for submerged) hors d'oeuvre board has an elongated proportion that adds a dynamic appearance to any setting large or small. Recessed bowls provide a perfect sh...
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
$105Sale Price / item|25% Off
H 19.5 in W 15.5 in D 0.63 in
Large "Hexagon Pebble" Maple Wood Cutting Board
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by smoothed over, water-worn rocks, Noah Spencer's pebble cutting boards are a study in organic form. Whether hung on a wall in multiples to create a mosaic or piled on a co...
Hardwood, Maple
$198 / item
H 10.24 in W 7.6 in D 0.39 in
Handmade Rock Ceramic Cheese Board - Black & White Splatterware
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
One-of-a-kind handmade ceramic cheese board. Inspired by everyday needs, this ceramic charcuterie board is specially designed to increase and enhance the lovely experience of sharing a dinner with friends or your loved one. Beautiful to look at and highly functional, this cheese board will give your table setting and daily routine a fun and unique artsy touch. Each piece is entirely made by hand and glazed in a matte glaze with hand-painted black splatters that resemble Pollock’s artistic work. Due to the handcrafted nature, each ceramic cheese platter...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Straw Marquetry Cheese Board, 1970s
Located in PARIS, FR
Straw marquetry cheese board, made in the 1970s. Handcrafted with a radiating geometric pattern alternating shades of golden and brown straw. Features a removable circular glass top,...
Metal
Bronze Fish Cutting or Cheese Board
Located in New York, NY
Unique bronze fish cutting or cheese board or platter. Has original patina, original maple board and has a nice size.
Bronze
$170 / item
H 1.5 in W 23.625 in D 7 in
Kafi 1 Cheese Board in Oiled Maple by Martin Leugers & Tricia Wright for Wooda
By Martin Leugers, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
The Kafi 1 (Icelandic for submerged) hors d'oeuvre board has an elongated proportion that adds a dynamic appearance to any setting large or small. Recessed bowls provide a perfect sh...
Wood, Hardwood, Maple
Dansk Lg Knife and Teak Cheese Board by Vivianna Torun Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted staved teak wood cheese board with carved out area to the top edge of the board for the handle of the knife to sit . The large st...
Stainless Steel
$195 / item
H 1.5 in W 23.625 in D 7 in
Kafi 3 Cheese Board in Oiled Mahogany, Martin Leugers & Tricia Wright for Wooda
By Wooda, Martin Leugers
Located in Omro, WI
The Kafi 3 (Icelandic for submerged) hors d'oeuvre board has an elongated proportion that adds a dynamic appearance to any setting large or small. Recessed bowls provide a perfect sh...
Wood, Hardwood, Mahogany