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.
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
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
Vintage Hand Carved Long Pig Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional hand-carved wooden tray showcases the charming simplicity of mid-century folk art. Meticulously shaped from a single piece of solid wood, the platter features a whim...
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
Mutenye Cheese Board by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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
$252 / item
H 5.12 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
Hand-Woven Rattan Scalloped Tray in British Colonial Style
Located in Christchurch, GB
Elevate your home with our Big Rattan Scalloped Rattan Tray; a masterpiece of natural tones. Crafted with precision, its scalloped design echoes nature'...
Rattan
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
19th Century Hand-Carved Bread Knife
Located in High Point, NC
19th century bread knife from England. The handle is made from sycamore and is hand-carved with a design of wheat with a Sheffield signed blade. These are wonderful for serving or ...
Sycamore
$540
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
Large antique quality Majolica cheese dish
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique quality Majolica cheese dish having a large quality dome shaped lift off top with a shaped branch brown handle decorated with flowers, leaves and ribbons in wonderful b...
Majolica
$199Sale Price / set|21% Off
H 2 in W 5 in D 3.25 in
Hand-Carved Rose Quartz Heart-Shaped Cups, Italian Craftsmanship, New
Located in Somis, CA
A most charming and finely crafted pair of natural rose quartz heart-shaped cups, hand carved in Italy from the finest grade rose quartz from Madagascar. Each piece is expertly sculp...
Rose Quartz
$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
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
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
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