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.
Hand-Crafted Small Cheese Board in Tzalam wood, Taller Maya, Mexico, 2024
By Taller Maya
Located in New York, NY
Produced by Taller Maya in collaboration with artisans of the Yucatán Peninsula, this hand-carved serving board reflects a contemporary continuation of regional woodworking tradition...
Hardwood
Hand-Crafted Large Cheese Board in Tzalam wood, Taller Maya, Mexico, 2024
By Taller Maya
Located in New York, NY
Produced by Taller Maya, this hand-carved serving board reflects a contemporary interpretation of regional woodworking traditions. Formed from sustainably sourced Tzalam—a dense hard...
Hardwood
Traditional Molcajete Hand Carved in Volcanic Stone, Taller Maya, 2016
By Taller Maya
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Taller Maya in 2016 and produced in collaboration with Mayan artisans of the Yucatán Peninsula, this molcajete distills centuries of culinary tradition into a form of dis...
Stone
Mutenye Cheese Board by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon, well-scaled and finely crafted circular mutenye serving board having an end grain cutting surface and a sculptural recessed well.
Wood
$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
Saint Jacques Hand-Painted Ceramic Tray Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Enhance your summer entertaining with the elegant Ceramic Saint Jacques Platter. Expertly handcrafted and beautifully hand-painted in Italy, this platter feature distinctive scalloped-edge detailing inspired by the iconic Saint Jacques seashell. The charming design and artisanal craftsmanship make them a perfect choice for stylish outdoor dining or festive indoor gatherings. Ideal for serving fresh seafood, appetizers, or delightful desserts, these plates add a touch of Mediterranean flair and sophistication to your table...
Ceramic
Black Forest Hand Carved Cut Board Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Completely hand carved cut board in Black Forest style with two goat heads on top. The cutboards are cut by hand in solid oakwood with our SOFINA brand logo ...
Oak
1960s Hostess Cheese Board and Butter Dish Set Japan
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern Hostess Gift New Cheese Board and Butter Dish Japanese Stamped Japan Stainless Steel, Walnut Wood and Glass Butter Tray insert Round tray approximately 10.5 x 8 x .5 tal...
Stainless Steel
$548
H 0.79 in W 11.62 in D 15.75 in
Tray Hand Carved from Solid Block of White Marble, Rectangular, Made in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Tray or serving plates carved by hand from a solid block of white Calacatta marble. Tray dimensions: L 40, W 29.5, H 2 cm, available in different marbles and onyx. Marble is a natur...
Marble
$4,425
H 6.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Emilia Castillo Silver-plate Molcajete/Serving Bowl with Toucan, Mexico 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A whimsical and collectible silver-plated bowl with volcanic-rock base designed and manufactured in the 1980s by renowned Mexican designer Emilia Castillo. This sculptural piece comb...
Stone, Onyx, Silver Plate, Brass
Pink Carved Italian Marble Stone Pedestal Bowl with Scalloped Edge - Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful carved circular pink stone marble fruit bowl which sits upon a pink stone pedestal base. With gorgeous veining in pale pinks and whites, this decorative bowl will add the...
Stone
$395 / set
H 3.6 in W 5.25 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Croatian Hand Carved Olive Wood Sculpture Creamer & Sugar Bowl Set
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Croatian shepherd hand carved olive wood sculpture creamer and sugar bowl set. Solid olive wood, with gracefully curved handles and tradition...
Fruitwood, Olive
1960s Dansk Teak Cheese Board + Knife Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Dansk Teak Cheese Board + Knife Jens Quistgaard Dansk Cheese Board + Cutting Knife 8.75 long x 5.25 d x 1 Preowned original vintage Refer to l...
Teak
$350
H 2 in W 22.25 in D 4.25 in
Elongated Serving Tray / Catch-All Hand-Carved from Solid Teak, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a quintessentially Organic Modern catch-all tray hand-carved from a solid slab of Burmese teak. Replete with exquisite variegated woodgrains unique to the teak species th...
Teak
$120Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.38 in Dm 11 in
Vivianna Torun Dansk Torun Round Staved Teak Cheese Board W/ Stainless Knife
By Dansk, Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vivianna Torun Dansk Torun Round Staved Teak Cheese Board w/ Stainless Knife. Torun / Thailand. Makers mark to the bottom of the board and the knife. Dimensions on the indivi...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 2.5 in W 12.5 in D 4.5 in
Large Modernist Serving Spoon Designed by Corey Bulpitt (Documented Haida)
Located in Round Top, TX
Corey Bulpitt (Born 1978 -Prince Rupert, BC) is from the Naikun Raven clan. In 1996, Corey graduated from Langley Fine Art School. He then apprenticed with his uncle, Haida artist Ch...
Metal