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Folk Art For Sale
Creator: Unknown
Early Twentieth-Century African Madonna
Located in London, GB
This early twentieth-century African Madonna figurative sculpture from the Makonde culture in southern Tanzania, close to the border of Mozambique, exhibits a wonderful sense of move...
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20thc Full Bodied Copper Fish Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc full bodied copper professionally polished fish weather vane with custom made iron base.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Copper

19Thc Hand Carved Canadian Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved Canadian decoy is hand carved from one piece of wood.This goose retains its original outdoor surface or patina.Take notice to the wood loss and aged patina.
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Drift Wood Sculpture W/ Bird
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folk art sculpture of drift wood and a plank wood base is all hand made.The bird is also wood carving added to the driftwood sculpture.The condition is very good as found condit...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Yea Navajo Indian Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large neutral Yea- Navajo weaving is in fine condition. It is in unusual colors.
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Early 20th Century American Navajo Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Metal Silver Plated Tea Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Traditional vintage silvered-metal and brass Moroccan tea pot, embossed with traditional repousse design, nicely aged, handcrafted in Fez, stamped in ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Brass

Moleskin top hat, with leather hatbox (late 19th - early 20th century)
Located in Oostende, BE
Moleskin top hat, with leather hatbox (late 19th - early 20th century). The hat was made by Berteil Paris (France), an established house existing since 1840. Dimensions: The hat ...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Fur, Leather

Swedish Birch hook 1886
Located in Farsta, SE
A large pine hook made in 1886 in Sweden is a historical tool used for various purposes. Pine or birch hooks, often made from a sturdy piece of wood, were commonly used in agricultur...
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1880s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Folk Art

Materials

Birch

Late 20th C Original Painted Oval Floral Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 20th C original painted oval floral stool. Lancaster County, PA.
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Late 20th Century American Country Folk Art

Materials

Wood

20Thc Amish One Patch Crib Quilt-Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ohio Amish one patch mounted crib quilt in pristine condition. This amazing one patch cotton crib quilt is in fine condition and ready to hang in your collection.This is from the pr...
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

19th C Nine Patch Chain Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early fabrics crib quilt is in pristine condition. This nine patch quilt is from Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19Thc Original Hand Painted Tole Box w/ Bird
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing folk art tole ware box is in original red painted back round with floral decoration & a embossed bird popping out.
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Tin

Early 20Thc Alabaster Mushroom Bookends - Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original hand crafted sugar bucket with original lid.The nails are copper and fingers are in fine condition.
Category

1920s American Adirondack Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Alabaster

19thc Original Painted Game Board From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original mustard painted on a black painted base trimmed in red pin striped.The condition is very good and a undisturbed surface.
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Paint

Vintage French Blue Tones Paper Garland Sculpture circa 1930 Antique Decor
Located in Barcelona, ES
Embrace the allure of vintage charm with this exquisite antique paper garland sculpture in mesmerizing blue tones. Crafted in France circa 1930, this piece is a testament to timeless...
Category

1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Vintage Mid-Century Hand Painted Foosball Table w/ 8 Rows of Rods & 22 Players
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic Mid-Century foosball table with 8 rows of wooden rods, 22 players and goals on each of the two short sides. This vintage foosball table...
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Carved Wooden Milliners Head, Vintage Austria, circa 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved head. Austria, 1920s or older. Ideal decoration item, used in the displaying and making of hats. Hand carved from wood. Nice display piece in any room. Fo...
Category

1920s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Richters German Anchor Blocks Building Toy
Located in Barcelona, ES
Discover a piece of history with this vintage Richters German anchor blocks building toy, also known as Der Geschickte Baumeister. Made in Rudolstadt, Germany, circa 1900, this set c...
Category

Early 1900s German Baroque Antique Folk Art

Materials

Quartz

Vintage Hand Made Tribal Turkish Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition Style: Persian
Category

1960s Turkish Other Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Elegant French Antique Color Paper Garland Sculpture circa 1930 Vintage Deco
Located in Barcelona, ES
Enhance your space with a captivating antique color paper garland sculpture. This exquisite piece, crafted in France circa 1930, showcases the timeless artistry of yesteryear. Metic...
Category

1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Set of 6 Liturgical Ornament Cape, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 6 Liturgical Ornament Cape. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: B...
Category

1950s Spanish Baroque Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Brass

19th Century New England Blue Painted Buckets / Planters, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing original powder blue buckets or planters are very strong and sturdy. The condition is very good and have a waxed or weather protector finish ...
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1930s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Found at an Estate sale in Nuremberg, G...
Category

1930s German Black Forest Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique European Carved & Painted Folk Art Table Pair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Charming antique Scandinavian folk art tables. These have an old world feel to them. Hand carved with painted floral design. Not signed ...
Category

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Studio Pottery Earthenware Bowl in Flow Blue and White - Signed 1972
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite earthenware ceramic bowl. This small vessel will be a great addition to a coffee table used as a vase, or a side table as a trinket dish. We also love the idea of using it a...
Category

1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Paint

Hand Carved Wooden Smoker Gnome Figure, Vintage German Black Forest Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved wooden smoker figure, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. We believe that this piece is from around 1930s or older. A nice addition to any room. Beau...
Category

1930s German Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19thc Original Painted Sailor Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original painted sailor door stop with great surface , minor rust to the surface.This doorstop is very heavy and in great condition.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Maroon Outsider Ceramic Studio Pottery Tray - Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An unusual ceramic studio pottery piece that will be fabulous on a coffee table or side table. The piece is created and painted by hand by presumably an outsider artist. It is in an ...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

19thc Original Red Painted Bucket W/ Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed & dated 1848 -WP original water bucket with the original wood handle.This hand made folky bucket has metal bands which keeps it tight together.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Era Inuit Soapstone Carving of a Standing Hunter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This well executed sculpture is signed by an unknown artist and originated from Canada and dates to approximately 1960 and done in the Mid-Century Inuit style. The sculpture is compo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Soapstone

Charcoal Petal Gourd I by Julie Nelson
Located in Geneve, CH
Charcoal Petal Gourd I by Julie Nelson -One Of A Kind- Dimensions: D 28 x H 22 cm Materials: Ceramic stoneware and porcelain. Artist Julie Nelson uses the materiality of clay as a m...
Category

2010s British Post-Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Carved Wooden Milliners Head, Vintage Italy, circa 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved head. Italy, 1930s or older. Ideal decoration item, used in the displaying and making of hats. Hand carved from wood. Nice display piece in any room. Foun...
Category

1930s German Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Milliners Head, Vintage Italy, circa 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved head. Italy, 1930s or older. Ideal decoration item, used in the displaying and making of hats. Hand carved from wood. Nice display piece in any room. Foun...
Category

1930s German Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

20Thc Canadian Goose Copper Weather Vane on Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Copper & brass flying geese weather vane.This Canadian goose weather vane is a latter version of the 19thc weather vane.
Category

1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Copper

19Thc Finely Quilted Applique Quilt From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Applique quilt with very fine quilting and fine applique work. This quilt comes from Pennsylvania. The condition are very good with minor fade in the border.
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

19thc Schoolhouse Quilt From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early schoolhouse quilt from Pennsylvania in pristine condition.This quilt was found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania.The turkey red schoolhouses are quite bright ,with no fading.
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Late 19th Century Large Painted Folk Art Hobbyhorse with Sea Glass Eyes
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th Century Large Painted Folk Art Hobbyhorse with Sea Glass Eyes. America, 1880-1900. Measures: 26.5" H, 33" W, 11" D
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Collection of multi Stone Fruit and Nut on Alabaster Compote
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compote measure approx -5.5diameter x 7.5 high Each piece of fruit and the nut measure roughly 1.5 inches each.Total of twelve pieces of stone fruit.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

19Thc Wool Log Cabin Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wool log cabin doll quilt from Pennsylvania in fine condition.This comes from a private collection.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Linen

Greek orthodox icon (1800) painted on wooden pannel
Located in Oostende, BE
Greek orthodox icon (painted around the year 1800). At the top: "Mother of God of the Unfading Flower” Left bottom: Saint George Middle: The Mother of God in Paradise Right: Saint ...
Category

Early 1800s Greek Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Sculpted Paper Mache Hanging Goose
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of Three Sculpted Paper Mache Hanging Flying Geese. Each swan is in a different action pose. There is some discoloration to the exterior of the goose. Each paper mache bird is ot...
Category

1960s Italian Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Torcida by Elena Rakochy
Located in Chicago, IL
Torcida by Elena Rakochy , Glazed Stoneware Composed of Rounded, Flat and Hexagonal shaped elements juxtaposed with some twisted portions for a dynamic contrast. Artist Bio and State...
Category

Early 2000s American Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

19thc Afro American Pictorial Applique Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing 19thc hand applique and hand quilted Afro-American pictorial quilt is in fine condition. It is most unusual the pictorial appliqued birds,people and other animals resemb...
Category

19th Century American Country Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

19thc Original Painted Red-White & Blue Spool Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original painted and decorated spool shelf. This amazing spool shelf is in really fantastic painted surface. Patriotic painted shelf with stars and painted surface. Amazing pie...
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

CF V9 by Caturegli Formica
Located in Geneve, CH
CF V9 by Caturegli Formica Dimensions: W 310 x L 260 cm Materials: Wool Produced by Elio Palmisano in 1989-90 for the collection/exhibition Tappeti e Arazzi Biographical notes Beppe...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

J.F Frantz Silver Dollar Coin Op Arcade Game
Located in Pasadena, CA
J.F Frantz Silver Dollar Coin Op Arcade Game Patent 1925. Measures approx 59h x 14.5w x 35d
Category

1920s American Adirondack Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Coin-Op Challenger Shooting Gallery game
Located in Pasadena, CA
Coin-Op Challenger Shooting Gallery game front pointing towards the back of the game at a target. Hit the target and win the game. Safe and fun shooting for all.
Category

1930s American Adirondack Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage Persian Oriental Handmade Wool Carpet Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition Dimensions: 1”H x 74”W x 60”D Style: Persian Style
Category

1950s Pakistani Other Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Old Antique Lobi Wooden Female Figure Sculpture Produced in Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century Lobi folk tribal art female figure wooden sculpture produced in Burkina Faso, Africa by anonymous designer in the 1940s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H:...
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1940s Burkinabe Tribal Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Modern Abstract Constructivist Wood Sculpture Signed Czeslaw Budny
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture is by Czeslaw Budny in constructivist style circa 2024. This unique sculpture is made of recycled wood. Budny utilizes the simplicity of s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Post Modern Abstract Hand-Carved Mother & Child Sculpture, USA, c. 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a heart-warming abstract sculpture depicting a parent with child in embrace. Hand-carved in solid walnut with an alluring ebonized this exquisite, visually captivating sc...
Category

1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Walnut

Art Nouveau 19th century bronze statue of woman holding a mistletoe, by Monmany
Located in Oostende, BE
Art nouveau bronze statue, signed by the artist Joan Fortuny Monmany (1866-1918). The statue also bears a foundry mark and also the name of t...
Category

19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Highly Decorative 19th Century European German Cleaver, Kitchen Butcher Utensil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique 19th century European cleaver. Made from hand-wrought iron with wood handle. Great as a graphic wall decoration. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. Nice to displa...
Category

Mid-19th Century German Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Rare 19thc 3Pcs. Sponge Pitcher & Slop Bucket Set W/ Toothbrush Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Sponge ware pottery slop bucket & pitcher with a toothbrush holder.These were used at the wash stands in the 19thc. Sold as a three piece set.Notice the wide stripe around each...
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Pair of early 18th century Italian cherubs in polychrome wood
Located in Oostende, BE
This pair of cherubs comes from a noble family in Milan (Italy). Wear consistent with age and use. They are sold as a pair, not separately.
Category

Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful medium size Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19...
Category

1930s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand-carved 20th century female bust in white Carrara marble, by P. Simoens
Located in Oostende, BE
The bust portrays a woman with very serene and soft features, even with mystic appearance. The piece is signed, as can be seen on 1 of the pictures.
Category

20th Century Belgian Folk Art

Materials

Carrara Marble

Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cute little Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a wooden stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the e...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage, New and Antique Folk Art

Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.

American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional 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. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

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 folk art on 1stDibs.

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