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Folk Art For Sale
19th Century Hand Stitched American Silk Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
Celebrate the brilliance of American folk art with this exquisite hand-stitched silk quilt from the late 19th century. Crafted with exceptional skill and care, this quilt features an ultra-modern aesthetic that echoes the iconic “piece bars” style popularized by 19th-century Mennonite quilters in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Each rectangular silk piece—measuring approximately 1” x 5”—was individually cut and stitched by hand, creating a striking geometric design that feels both timeless and avant-garde. The rich array of vibrant silk fabrics shimmers with life, making this quilt a true visual feast and a testament to the maker’s artistry and dedication.
More than a textile, this quilt is a labor of love—an heirloom-quality work of art that bridges function and beauty. Due to the delicate nature of 19th-century silk, such quilts have become increasingly rare and highly collectible. Their fragility only adds to their mystique and historical value.
Perfect as a wall tapestry, this handcrafted quilt is equally captivating whether displayed vertically or horizontally. It’s a powerful conversation piece and a beautiful window into America’s rich quilting heritage.
Dimensions: 60” x 78”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of 19th Century
Place of Origin: United States
Material: Silk Fabric
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
The Persian Knot, SKU: 2268
Antique Mennonite Quilts, Pennsylvania Mennonite Quilts, American Applique Quilts, Vintage Pennsylvania Quilts, Antique Applique Quilts...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Silk
$2,925 Sale Price
25% Off
Nelson Chess Set in Corno Italiano and Palladium-Plated Brass, Mod. 3010
By Arcahorn Srl., A. Andreucci
Located in Recanati, Macerata
A modern interpretation of the iconic game of chess, our Nelson chess set will delight generations of players or collectors. Artisan crafted from Corno Italiano and crowned with pall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Snip Snip! Giant French Wooden Scissor Trade Sign, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
This early 20th-century hand-carved wooden trade sign, shaped like an oversized pair of scissors, is a striking example of French folk art. Measuring an impressive 40 inches in lengt...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Lewis Jones Pittston Cobalt Blue Decorated Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Lewis Jones Pittston PA. Fine 3-gallon blue cobalt decorated stoneware crock. Stamped with maker’s mark. Hand Brisked cobalt floral decor...
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Shooting Club Lodge Target Plaque German 1934, Carnival Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Shooting Lodge Target Plaque dated 1934. A rare and beautiful wooden shooting target plaque with inscriptions. This rare kings plaque was issued by a shooting club...
Category
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Big Ceramic Sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix to La Borne, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix to La Borne.
Perfect original conditions.
Not signed.
Circa 1960-1970.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Large Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, Austria 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art deer head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More tha...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Moorish Emerald Green Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Embossed Metal Overlay
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Emerald green painted glass perfume bottle or rose water sprinkler with raised embossed silvered metal floral design over glass.
The pressed glass bottle in Art Deco, Art Nouveau style is oval shape with curved sides and hand decorated with embossed metal silvered overlay.
This has a long metal top spout that unscrews.
This is a recycled vintage French perfume...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Folk Art
Materials
Metal
19th C Original Salmon Painted Trendle Bed W/ Rag Rug Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original salmon painted trendle or child's rope bed with a custom made mattress from 19thc rag rug fabric. It comes with rag rug cushions & pillows. This bed is in amazing cond...
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine
$2,636 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Painting by Kenny Williams Tjampitjinpa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Entitled "Two Kuniya (Pythons) During Tingari Cycle", this mesmerizing painting was painted by Australian aboriginal artist Kenny Williams Tjampitjinpa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Ripple MAKHNO 3D Tile. Ceramic object
Located in Jõe tn 2-2 korrus, Tallinn
The RIPPLE tile by MAKHNO Product is a unique 3D ceramic tile that mimics the serene movement of water ripples. When light falls on the tile, the 3D effect is further emphasized, cr...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
$1,350 / set
Mumuye Figure African Sculpture
Located in Sharon, CT
Atypical form with a rich high patina. Professional mounted. Provenance: Weinberg Modern.
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Soldier Carnival Shooting Gallery Targets
By King
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early examples of 'King' soldier shooting gallery targets. Rare shape and extremely thick. King manufactured shooting galleries and targets thr...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Early 19C Swedish Hand Painted Pine Coffer Folk Art Blanket Dowry Chest
Located in Portland, OR
A very attractive antique early 19th century hand painted folk art Swedish dowry/blanket chest, circa 1820.
The sarcophagus shaped lidded top enclosing a large storage area for clothing or bedding, the interior of the lid still possesses the original un-oxidized paint. Both the body and top of the chest retain the original hand painted decoration. The front, top and rear with oval cartouches painted with exotic birds and surrounded by stylized floral & fruiting decoration, each side has a circular cartouche with corresponding decoration. The sides of the chest have the original cast iron carrying handles, the chest is raised upon bracket feet, the chest is clean and aroma free and is ready to store your bedding, clothing or anything else you care to place in it!
Condition is very good indeed, the original painting is remarkably intact, no damage or condition issues. This very elegant antique Swedish antique...
Category
1820s Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Ceramic Terracotta Sculpture Reclining Nude Figure in the Manner of Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Contemporary figural unglazed terracotta sculpture of an abstract reclining figure. An homage to sculptor Henry Moore. Made in 2019 by Oklahoma artist Emily Ladow Reynolds.
Dimen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
Nautical candlestick lost wax cast in silvered bronze England 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical candlestick, lost-wax casting of silvered bronze and brass, English manufacture of the 1920s.
Made of 3 pieces screwed together, upon the base rests an anchor surrounded b...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Good Antique Large Native American Basket -stickley era W7570
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Large Native American Basket - W7570
This is a great Native American basket in very good condition. It is a very attractive, large bas...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Reed
THUN Bozen South Tirol huge wall plate Italy traditional pottery hand painted
Located in Landshut, BY
Huge (Ø 33cm) and heavy (1521grs)
Traditional South Tyrolian Wall Plate
Manufactured by THUN Bozen
History of the company
The company was founded in 1950 by Count Otmar and Cou...
Category
20th Century Italian Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Antique Wooden Daruma, Late Edo Era '1603-1868', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique daruma was crafted in the Late Edo Era (1603-1868).
Made of wood, it exudes a simple yet unique charm that reflects the cultural essence of its time. The natural textu...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$320 Sale Price
54% Off
Exceptional 19th C. Chahut Carousel Horse with Original Paint
Located in Greenwich, CT
An exceptional carousel horse in original paint depicted chahut (prancing). Expressive face and features including eyes and blinkers, mane, saddle and chest harness and hooves. Weath...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Eduardo Chillida, Composition 1990, Signed, Spain
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Eduardo Chillida (1924-2002),
Composition 1990, Black felt pen on paper,
Dedicated: "Pour Jean-Claude Duret, Cordialement",
Signed in the bottom right corner, Spain.
Measures: 37 x...
Category
1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, 517grams
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An exceptionally large Akha Tribe woven silver bracelet with spiral design. This Tribal bracelet encompasses tradition Hill tribe silversmithing techniques ...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Silver
19th C Mini Pieced Birds in Flight Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Birds in Fight Quilt From Lancaster County Pennsylvania Very Finely Quilted and Piece Work. Amazing Construction.
Note: Minor Color Lifts in Brown Blocks
Category
19th Century American Country Antique Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
$3,436 Sale Price
20% Off
Folky Sun Bonnet Sue Applique Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely quilted and appliqued Sun Bonnet Sues has a double border with a pink sateen binding and backing. The quilt is in pristine condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
$476 Sale Price
29% Off
Ivory handle walking stick depicting an owl on cherry flower, Great Britain 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: Art Nouveau ivory pommel Japanese carving, depicting an owl resting on branches of cherry blossoms. Eyes in glass paste. Silver metal ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Antique Konya Hotamis Kilim Rug Wool Old Central Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Hotamis, Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special color...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Vintage Mexican Tonala Pottery Hand Painted Bird
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery bird Folk Art.
Flora de la Cruz Acapulco Gro Mexico hand painted bird dove ceramic.
Warm earth tone polych...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Moroccan Moorish Orientalist Oil Painting
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Orientalist oil on canvas painting of a 19th century Moroccan market scene with an old men seating on a carpet selling old coins and a Moorish...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Large Weathered Trade Sign "Carriage Shop"
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 12 foot long trade sign displaying the words Carriage Shop on one side and Horse Shoeing on the other. In weathered early hand painted lettering on wood, with molded edging on all ...
Category
1870s American Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Maria H. Rahmer Figural Ceramic Sculpture
By Maria Rahmer
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous and large Maria H. Rahmer (1911-1998) figural sculpture of a boy holding fruit circa 1930s from Hungary. Great ceramic condition with signature H. Rahmer on the side of the ...
Category
1930s Hungarian Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
$800 Sale Price
57% Off
1950's Papier mâché french theatre head
Located in Diest, BE
A 1950's rare original James Ensor style papier mâché theatre head. This item was obtained via a private collection (France).
Category
1950s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Swiss alp kitchen ladle
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp kitchen ladle
Category
1890s Swiss Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Ararat Rugs The Simonetti Mamluk Carpet 16th C. Revival Rug, Square Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of carpet comes from the book How to Read - Islamic Carpets, Walter B. Denny, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York 2014 fig.61,62. The five-star-medallion carpet was d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Patriotic Flag Quilt Dated 1777
Located in Darnestown, MD
Although we think of the year 1776 as the time of the birth of the United States, it was actually not until 1777 that the Articles of Confederation were adopted by the Continental Co...
Category
1870s American American Colonial Antique Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
20th Century African Songye Nkishi Kifwebe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in London, GB
For sale is this wonderful vintage African hand-carved Kifwebe association Figure (or "N'kishi"), originating from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly the...
Category
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
French Vintage Gobelin Set of Clutch Handbag and Coin Purse, circa 1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Vintage Gobelin set of clutch handbag and coin purse, black base with floral embroidery on both sides, enameled brass frame and chain strap. The interior is lined in black silk with ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Folk Art
Materials
Tapestry
Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure, Modern and Minimalist Sculpture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, a collection of found steel is reworked, pr...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Steel
Navajo Ganado Geometric Indian Weaving
By Navajo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Navajo geometric Ganado Indian weaving is in fine condition and has been professionally cleaned.Great area rug or for the wall.Amazing condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Karos Hand Painted Carnations and Tulips Decorative Plate Rhodes Greece
By Iznik Pottery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A decorative I Karos pottery, I Caro collector polychrome hand painted and handcrafted in Rhodes, Greece ceramic wall decorative plate with an antelope, carnations and tulip polychrome design.
The plate is decorated with a white, blue, aqua, green, and sienna red design and gilded with 24-karat gold.
These are intricately, hand painted plates made in Rhodes, Greece by the famous I Caro pottery.
Rhodes is famous for its kiln products, such as tiles and pottery, which are glazed and multicolored.
It has a beautifully hand painted carnation and tulip in burgundy, light and dark blue and turquoise foliage.
An Islamic ceramic plate in the Iznik style, painted in vivid colors with decoration of tulips and carnations.
The back of the plate is signed and numbered, it has a string to the back for hanging. It is marked
“handmade in Rhodes Greece by Ikaros Pottery...
Category
Mid-20th Century Greek Medieval Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Large Erzgebirge Christmas Nutcracker Decoration Piece Germany Vintage 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage nutcracker from the Erzgebirge region, in shape of a king made of turned wood and painted in vibrant colors, dating back to the 1970s.
This large nutcracker...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
$559 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Eskimo / Inuit Fur Table Mat - Original Label - Canada - Circa 1950's
By Inuit
Located in Chatham, ON
Rare vintage Eskimo / Inuit fur table mat - featuring a hand sewn radiating patchwork design with subtle color shifts - original quilted satin lining - origi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Fur, Fabric
20th Century Diorama Folk Art Three Mast Model Ship in a Bottle English, C 1930
Located in Central England, GB
A fine Diorama Folk Art Model ship in a bottle
This skilfully made diorama of a three-mast early 19th century sailing ship at harbour with a raised landscape behind and cottages set...
Category
20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Glass
Late 19th/Early 20th Century White Tribal Wood Figure for Protection, Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th/Early 20th Century White Tribal Wood Figure for Protection, Nepal
A guardian figure with a round flat face and minimally carved features in the typical crouching posture w...
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Late-Period to Ptolemaic Period Egyptian Wooden Mummy Mask Ear on Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This Late Period to Ptolemaic Period Egyptian carved wood ear, once part of a mummy mask, stands as a poignant testament to ancient Egyptian customs and beliefs. Dating back over 250...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$1,387 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century Boxed Ships Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
19th century ships compass set into a dovetailed box with sliding lid. Brass bowl compass with gimbaled. Weight is 9 pounds.
Category
1890s Antique Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Antique Folk Art Cambodian Carved Wood Princess Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-660 hand carved hardwood Cambodian princess.
Category
1930s Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
$475 Sale Price
51% Off
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A rather unusual Berber rug from the Ait Sgogou tribe, located in the Moroccan Middle Atlas, distinguished by a rich red open field embellished at both ends by contorting horizontal ...
Category
1960s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Signed Terracotta “Greek Theater” Mask
Located in Bradenton, FL
A handmade terracotta pottery art ‘Greek Theatre’ style mask. Angular features are decorated with cerulean blue and olive-green highlights. Arched eyebrows give the look of cat ears,...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Early 20th century English Hand Painted “HELL” Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English Hand Painted “HELL” Sign
Originally this sign was reclaimed from a shoe shop named “Shellington Shoes” in Essex. Most of the sign was damaged but we luck...
Category
1920s British Victorian Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Antique Konya Kilim Rug Wool Old Central Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and tex...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Scandinavian Grandchild Clock with Painted Flowers Decorations
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Tall and narrow grandfather floor clock in the original yellow and flower decoration, possible Denmark or Scandinavian for sure, circa 1875.
Du...
Category
Late 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Brass
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
A delightful and highly decorated example of a late 19th century English folk art ships model diorama...
Category
19th Century British Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Set of Rustic Carter Cutlery with Carved Horn Handles 18th
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Set of Rustic Carter Cutlery with Carved Horn Handles 18th
A rare antique set of knife and fork as serving cutlery. The handles are made of deer horn with handcarved heads o...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Black Forest Antique Folk Art
Materials
Metal
13 Star Woven Silk Ribbon, ca 1876-1910
Located in York County, PA
13 STAR RIBBON, WOVEN SILK, circa 1876-1910
13 star antique American flag ribbon, made of woven silk, of the type encountered in military, political, and fraternal badges and ribbon...
Category
1870s American Antique Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Vintage 20th Century Peugeot Coffee Grinder – Wooden Design - 2Y496
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century Peugeot coffee grinder is a charming and functional piece of kitchenware that showcases traditional craftsmanship. Me...
Category
20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Irregular Shape Wool Rug Pink Blush, Blue, Green 'IRO-IRO' by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Hey Archie rug is made with a combination of pink blush, blue, green a touch of maroon
Original Designed by RAG Home Jakarta
Hand-tufted Carpet with mixed Carving Embossed Methods ...
Category
Early 2000s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
New England Quilt Drunkards Path Pattern Circa 1885
Located in Hudson, NY
Striking and beautiful New England quilt in the drunkards path pattern. Excellent condition with a highly modern design pattern. Found in Maine, this quilt made from blue and red pri...
Category
1880s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Unusual , Architectural stacked "Spool" Folk Art Pedestal / Plant Stand
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual , Architectural stacked "Spool" Folk Art Pedestal / Plant Stand .. Great size. proportion.. Amazing original patina , color , finish. surface,
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Indigenous American Inuit Mukluks or Boots
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of vintage Inuit mukluks are presumed to have been made in Canada in circa 1950 in the Indigenous American Folk Art style. The upper portions a...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Fur, Leather, Wool
Oceanic Schouten islands Pounder Papua New Guinea Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Oceanic Schouten islands Pounder Papua New Guinea
A Fine old hard wood Pounder or pestle with a standing female figure from the schouten islands off the north coast of Papua new Gui...
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
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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