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Folk Art For Sale
Vintage 20th Century Oval Serving Plate –Moulin des Loups France Orchies - 2Y511
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century oval serving plate from Moulin des Loups France Orchies is a timeless piece of French ceramic craftsmanship. Measuring 1.4 inches (3.5 cm) in height, 13.2 i...
Category

20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling silver hat belt Old pawn Jewelry
Located in London, GB
Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling silver hat belt A Navajo Conch hat belt with buckle and 11 conch, each hand crafted with geometric designs, nice old piece. Leather belt l...
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20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Pre Columbian Colima Dog Ancient West Mexico Latin American Antiques Art
Located in London, GB
Pre Columbian Colima Dog Ancient West Mexico Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima Ancient Mexico C 200 BC –400 AD A attractive seated Colima dog v...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Bespoke Antique Victorian Carved Ivory Dog Head Magnifying Glass Object of Vertu
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming fine quality antique Victorian era object of vertu magnifying glass, custom made from various earlier elements. English refinement, sophistication, and Victorian ele...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Signed pintail duck decoy by Charles Perdew, c. 1950
By Charles Perdew
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Very fine Charles Perdew pintail duck decoy from the Konopasek decoy collection. The decoy is a three piece, hollow body construction, with scratch-comb feather...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Hand-Carved Malagasy Ebony Wood Sculpture – Nude Female Figure - 2Y419
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This authentic vintage Malagasy sculpture features a gracefully hand-carved nude female figure, crafted from solid ebony wood. A stunning representation of African craftsmanship, thi...
Category

1950s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ebony

Wilhelm II 1901 Zwei Mark Coin – Historical German Collectible - 2Y104
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This remarkable piece of numismatic history is a Wilhelm II Zwei Mark coin from the German Empire, minted in 1901. In excellent condition, this coin is an exquisite addition to any c...
Category

Early 1900s French Empire Antique Folk Art

Materials

Metal

21st Pet Bed Large in Walnut Wood & Calf Leather
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Pamper your furry friends with our new Pet bed. A wooden structure masterfully handcrafted covered in leather with precious canaletto walnut wood base and so...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood, Foam, Walnut

Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver & Blue Turquoise Concho Belt 1950
Located in Portland, OR
A very good Vintage sterling silver & blue turquoise Native American Navajo Concho belt, circa 1950. This very attractive Navajo belt is made up of oval silver discs with tooled & pr...
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1950s American Native American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Sterling Silver

Zabihi Collection Northwest Persian Sky Blue Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Northwest Persian Room size Rug featuring a sky blue background and large scale all over design Details rug no. 31424 size 8'10'' x 11'1''
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Sailing Ship Model of the "H.M.S. Bounty 1787"
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This stunning handcrafted model represents the H.M.S. Bounty, a historic ship famously launched in 1787. The replica is meticulously crafted from walnut, showcasing incredible attention to detail and the artistry of traditional shipbuilding techniques. The wooden hull is smooth and polished, with planking and fittings that echo the original design of the Bounty, emphasizing authenticity. The rigging is finely executed with taut strings that replicate the intricate web of lines and pulleys used on the actual vessel. The sails are made from aged fabric, adding a realistic touch and evoking the feel of a ship caught in the winds of a historic voyage. The figurehead, carved at the prow, demonstrates the ship’s decorative flair, typical of vessels from the late 18th century. The deck is replete with intricate details, such as capstans, gratings, and cannons, providing insight into the functional elements of the Bounty. A small plaque engraved with “H.M.S Bounty 1787” confirms the ship’s identity, linking this model to its historical roots. The H.M.S. Bounty was famously associated with the Mutiny...
Category

20th Century French Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Original Vintage South American Weaving by Dutch Artist Jan Schreuder Folk Art
Located in London, GB
A Original vintage South American weaving by the Dutch artist Jan Schreuder (1904 - 1964) Wool and cotton 96 x 100 cm 37 x 39 inches Circa 1957 ...
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1950s Ecuadorean Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Coffee Grinder
Located in Louisville, KY
This well-preserved piece of American Coffee history is a site to behold. With it's ornately decorated iron grinder sitting atop an oak base joined with beautiful small dovetail jo...
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Old Vintage Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet, Bokhara Buhara Turkoman Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Asian Old Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet from the Turkmenistan Bukhara region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Bukhara carpet (Turkmen Rug, Bokhara, Bu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Uzbek Oushak Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

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 Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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...
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Paint

Patinated and Oxidized Equestrian Dexter Antique Copper and Zinc Weather Vane
By Cushing and White
Located in Leesburg, VA
Beautifully Patinated and Oxidized Full Bodied Equestrian Dexter Antique Copper and Zinc Weather Vane Probably Cushing & White ca. 1867-72; Waltham, MA, USA Copper, zinc Approximat...
Category

1860s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Adire Eleko Yoruba Textile
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An Adire Eleko women’s wrapper from a recently acquired, exceptionally fine collection of 1960-1970s-era adire cloths sourced in the early 1990s. The cassava starch-resist and dye...
Category

1960s Nigerian Tribal Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Antique Wooden Bird Cage Handmade in Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Wooden Bird Cage Handmade in Germany ca. 1920s A beautiful, handcrafted bird cage in the shape of a Victorian nobleman's house. It has 4 ...
Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Metal

New Konya Fine Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his account...
Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Late 20th Century Acoma Pueblo Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 20th-century Acoma Pueblo pottery bowl is a striking example of the artistry and craftsmanship synonymous with Acoma pottery. Hand-painted with a meticulous black-and-white...
Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

21st Mahjong Game Set in Walnut Wood and Leather Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Our brand new Mahjong, a complete restyling for one of the most popular and played games worldwide. Entirely covered in genuine calf leather, our Mahjong comes in a luxurious woo...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Bjorn Wiinblad Signed Danish Denmark Pottery Candelabra Vase Sculpture Eva V-14
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite wonderful glazed ceramic candelabra/ vase/ sculpture by famed Danish-Scandinavian potter/artist Bjorn Wiinblad (1918-2006) who was universally known for his whimsical illust...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Paint

Vintage And Rare Specimen Of A large Natural Blue Coral
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a spectacular specimen of a Vintage Blue Ridge Coral. Blue corals are some of the only corals to retain their color within their skeletons. They ar...
Category

1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Coral

Ararat Rugs Bidjar Rug - 19th Century Design Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Bidjar rug designed in the 19th century from the Bidjar region, also known as Bijar, which is a region in northwestern Iran known for producing some of the finest and most ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Traiano Bust
Located in Milan, IT
Depicting Traiano, known as one of the most influential Roman emperors, this stupendous bust will elevate the look of any decor style with utmost sophistication. Handcrafted by Roman...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art

Materials

Plaster

Traiano Bust
Traiano Bust
$1,668 / item
Small Gaddi Torso Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
A widely celebrated model of human aesthetic inspiring Renaissance artists like Michelangelo, this plaster bust of Gaddi Torso is handcrafted by skilled ar...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art

Materials

Plaster

J Platt Great Wheel Spinning Wheel
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large wheeled walking spinning wheel designed to be operated while standing, also known as a Great Wheel. Made by J.Platt, as marked on the end of the oak base or table, who made w...
Category

Late 18th Century American Rustic Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Ash, Oak

Antique Danish Mangle Board Wedding Love Gift Painted Wood, Horse Handle, 1803
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Antique Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated 1803. It is made from oak wood which is hand carved with a rich decoration of geometric blossoms. Painted in the colou...
Category

Early 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Folk Rooster Weathervane
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th century French full-bodied copper rooster weathervane with a charming, stylized form and wonderful naturally patinated verdigris surface. Now on a high quality four sided pyr...
Category

1880s French Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Round American Hooked Rug Dated 1963
Located in New York, NY
Rare American Hooked rug with a happy colorful motif. Dated 1963 and initialized IEV. Not sure whose name is in the initials Measure: 30'' round.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Large Heavy Duty Cast Iron Gentlemen Wall Sign Plaque, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A large and incredible heavy duty cast iron Gentlemen sign. c.1920 In original condition with an amazing patina. Likely once mounted outside a public...
Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt, D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and h...
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Raffia

Grey Backgammon Box Game
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden handmade backgammon game dressed in fine and soft genuine leather with brass dice in palladium plating. Available in different colors. Please, ask the Concierge for further de...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Turkestan Old Yomut Turkoman Central Asian Yomud Cejim Jijim Kilim Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Asian Old Yomut Kilim from the West Turkestan and Iran region with a rare and beautiful color composition. The Yomut are to be found in north-east Iran, and acro...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Antique Konya Obruk Kilim Old Central Anatolian Mighrab Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Old Antique Mighrab Kilim from the Konya - Obruk region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Konya once flourished as a trade route between Europe...
Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Superb Ammi Phillips American Folk Art Portrait Painting, circa 1840
By Ammi Phillips
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Superb Ammi Phillips American Folk Art Portrait painting, circa 1840 We are proud of our acquisition of this authentic masterpiece by Ammi Phillips (1788-1865). The finely rendered portrait depicts an attractive young girl in a delightful lifelike quality. The pretty face is a refreshing change from the stern expressions of most of the paintings showing mature female or male sitters. Phillips palette is dark with a strikingly dramatic use of light to her face. The painting, on its original stretchers, is in untouched condition. The frame is period. This painting is unsigned, as are most of his works, but bares the unmistakable characteristics of a Phillips painting. Portrait of a young girl holding a book and wearing a golden whistle. From the New England estate of the renowned Folk Art Collector and scholar, John Bauer...
Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

21st Century Hook Tall Laundry Basket with Leather & Cotton Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
An attractive contrast between leather and cotton fabric. Our Hook basket is hand woven, made with eco-friendly, washable, and resistant material suitable also for outdoor use. Th...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Cotton

Fauno Torso Bronze Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
This bust is part of a limited edition of only six pieces created in 2011 from an original model by the sculptor Raffaello Romanelli. Inspired by the famous Torso Gaddi displayed in ...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

21st Century Ovo Wood & Magazine Leather Basket with Handle Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Fashioned of resistant recycled leather, Pinetti Ovo basket boasts an unstructured silhouette with flared sides supported by a sturdy rectangular base...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather

African Mask with Spears 1990s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
African Mask with Spears 90s. It is a rare set. Carved from one piece. Spears are ultra light - height 152 cm.
Category

1990s Cameroonian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Brass

African Mask with Spears 1990s
African Mask with Spears 1990s
$4,786 Sale Price / set
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Set of 4 Detailed Wood Carving Alpine Gnome Dwarf Faces Austria Alps Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of four rustic Folk Art carved wood face mountain man. This is a wonderful example of Austrian carving. This can be used as a Wall decoration in y...
Category

1960s German Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Folk Art Silvered Rabbit and Birds Candleholder/Centerpiece
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1170 Scandinavian Folk Art hand crafted candleholder/ centerpiece on a rough sawn hardwood base with silver colored metal Artist unknown
Category

1960s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber

Songye Nkisi Power Figure
Located in London, GB
A rare and large hand carved horned Songye Nkisi power figure. A ‘Nkisi’ is a protective power figure of the Songye, southeastern Congo. Such sculptures are used as a major role in t...
Category

20th Century Congolese Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wood

"Uncle Wiggly" Toy Rabbit Wind Up Toy Signed "Gene Rosch" by Chein Toy Co C.1938
Located in Incline Village, NV
Dancing rabbit wind up toy, "Uncle Wiggly", was made by the Chein Toy Company, of New York City, circa 1938. It was designed, and the creation of foremost leading toy inventor Gene ...
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Tin

Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Tyrolean painted chest H. 81 – W. 147 – P. 69 Ancient Tyrolean chest, entirely built in fir wood. The surface has been decorated with a dark brown background color, semi-covering, ...
Category

Mid-18th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Fir

Mid-Century Plexiglass and Brass Miniature House Table Lamp, Handcrafted, 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare hand-crafted miniature chalet table lamp. This enchanting table lamp is a rare mid-century piece, handcrafted in the form of a miniature house. Constructed from delicate transl...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Pre Columbian Large Jalisco Figure West Mexico Circa B.C. 100-300 A.D
Located in London, GB
A Pre Columbian Jalisco warrior figure Jalisco West Mexico circa B.C. 100-300 A.D, A stunning large pottery warrior figure wearing a banded headdress with disco arm ornaments , ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Antique Central Asian Silk Ikat Panel, Uzbekistan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Central Asian Silk Ikat Panel, Uzbekistan A large mounted silk and cotton ‘adras’ ikat panel with a dynamic 4-color design of large red rings with white centers surrounded b...
Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Vintage Andean Peruvian Fine Large Manta Cloth South American Textiles Decor
Located in London, GB
Vintage Andean Peruvian Manta Cloth South American Vintage Textiles. A very fine Vintage Manta cloth from the High Andes region of Peru Woven in came-lid fibre (Llama wool )beautiful...
Category

1960s Peruvian Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Hand Carved Large Vintage Antique Wood Duck Decoy Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic early to Mid-20th Century hand-carved and painted wood duck or mallard decoy. This piece has an wonderful color and texture. From an impressive Los Angeles vintage duck and antique swan decoy...
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

21st Century Ovo Magazine or Shoes Leather Basket Handwoven in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Ovo basket: Compact yet capacious. Fashioned of resistant recycled leather, with tan or black this basket boasts an unstructured silhouette with fl...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Opon Igede Ifa - Divination Bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Early 20th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Hand-carved Opon Igede Ifa or divination bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th Century. A Babalawo ("diviner") of the West African Yoruba people uses an Opon Igede Ifa to store th...
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Full-Bodied Rooster Weathervane
Located in Greenwich, CT
American late 19th/early 20th century full-bodied copper and zinc rooster weathervane having attractively weathered and patinated surface and proud stance with wonderful looping tail...
Category

Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Copper, Zinc

Early 20th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved and hand painted duck decoy is perfect for the collector. Well used by a previous hunter t...
Category

1910s German Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of 3 Small Elemental Spinning Tops in Oiled Walnut by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
The initial inspiration for the elemental top collection by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda was wooda’s iconic logo of a tree. We felt it captured the company’s synergy for working with wood ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Gaddi Bust Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
This is a plaster bust reproducing the Torso Gaddi, the famous fragmentary sculpture displayed in the Uffizi Museums in Florence, which inspired many great artists of the Renaissance, including Michelangelo. The piece, handcrafted by the skilled artists of Galleria Romanelli...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art

Materials

Marble

Robert Bob Kerr Signed Smith Falls Ontario Hand Carved Wood Duck Decoy
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work, hand carved and painted by renowned Canadian duck decoy artist Robert (Bob) Kerr (b, 1935). Beautifully crafted and decorated. The work is signed/branded with Ker...
Category

20th Century Canadian Folk Art 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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