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Folk Art For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Baroque
Black and Brass Modernist Fire Tools by Pilgrim 1960's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Black and Brass Modernist Fire Tools by Pilgrim 1960's. Stunning set of 1960's modernist brass and iron fireplace tools by Pilgrim. Modernist Wrought Iron and Brass Fireplace Tools by Pilgrim Manufacturing. Modernist, five-piece, fire tools set by Pilgrim attributed to designer George Nelson features a black wrought iron frame and fire tools with polished brass handles and matte brass base. Architectural iron fire tool set by Pilgrim in black and brass. Features 4 tools in a minimalist open frame tools include a poker, shovel, brush, and log grabber with matching stand. Black frame with solid brass handles and decorative trim. Signed Pilgrim Fireplace...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Iron

Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Flag 1953
Located in Hastings, GB
British Royal Family A Rare And Historical Royal Coronation Flag from The Coronation Of HRH Queen Elizabeth 2nd, June 2nd 1953. Due To The Size This Flag Would Have Been Designed t...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Mid-Century Round Rope Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Round nautical rope mirror Audoux Minet, circa 1960. Size: 13 inches diameter.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Rope, Mirror

A rare reproduction of the Coca Cola umbrella girls in a rustic red frame
Located in Houston, TX
A rare reproduction of the Coca Cola umbrella girls in a rustic red frame. Festoon art is originally designed in 1918. Frame has some wear but overall in good condition. 27” H x 33...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mexican 1950’s Pepsi Cola Bottle Cap Embossed Metal Sign
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1950’s. Mexican Pepsi Cola Soda Pop Bottle Cap Gas Embossed Metal Sign
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Sheet Metal

Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Pottery Dark Lava Luster Glaze Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully designed work by famed American California Studio master ceramist Beatrice Wood featuring a gorgeous, dark, iridescent metallic volcanic lava crater luster (lustre) gla...
Category

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

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Tile of a Mermaid & Serpent
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 18th century Dutch Delft pottery tile. Depicting a mermaid in the ocean wringing a snake with her hands. Simply a wonderful Dutch Delft tile! Date: 18th Cent...
Category

18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Modernist Abstract Brass and Enamel Wall Sculpture by C. Jere
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic modernist contemporary wall art sculpture. Brass and black enamel construction. Retains original C Jere hang tag. Stunning.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Steel

Evelyn Ackerman Large Scale Wood Carved Panel for Era Industries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale wood carved panel by California artist, Evelyn Ackerman for  Era Industries c.1960s. This carving features various nature themes like the sun, trees, fish, birds and leav...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Rectangular Black Rope Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, circa 1960
Located in Austin, TX
Black Rectangular Rope Mirror Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, circa 1960. Height / 24 inches on 15 inches.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Rope, Mirror

18th Century One-Door Wardrobe, Central Europe
Located in Vo', Veneto
One-door wardrobe in fir from 1700 Measures: Height 185cm – Width 115cm (130 to the frames) – Depth 50cm (57 to the frames) Spruce wardrobe, with one door, in excellent conditi...
Category

1750s Italian Baroque Antique Folk Art

Materials

Fir

Masque en céramique des poteries d'Accolay, France, années 1960
Located in THONON-LES-BAINS, FR
Masque en céramique des poteries d'Accolay, France, années 1960. Masque signé au verso. Bon état. Dimensions : hauteur 27 cm, largeur 18 cm, profondeur 9 cm.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 14 Traditional Spanish Christmas Figures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 14 traditional Spanish Christmas figures. Made out of metal. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preservin...
Category

1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Mid century painted ceramic lighter by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage Italian mid century modern ceramic table lighter by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, imported by Rosenthal-Netter, 1960s. This unique lighter boasts tones of marigold, tangerine, an...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and quite engaging sumptuously glazed Chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The fired porcelain bowl features a vast array of dark-shifting, vibrant glazes (with muted earth tones of blacks, burnt yellows, and brown greens). It is a unique and one-of-a-kind work. The bowl is signed on the base with her traditional "TT" mark/ monogram. A rare and special piece. Would be a great addition to any collectors of Toshiko's work or other Mid-Century Modern...
Category

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

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Otto and Gertrud Natzler Signed Green Lava Glaze Bowl with Original Paper Label
Located in Studio City, CA
A masterful work by famed potters Otto and Gertrud Natzler. This round-shaped footed bowl was wheel thrown and formed by Gertrud and glazed by...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Mexican Pitcher in Frog Shape
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Antique Mexican Pitcher in Frog Shape attributed at Gorky Gonzalez, made in ceramic and hand painted. About Gorky Gonzalez: Founder and artistic director of Traditional Pottery began his studies with his father, the Mexican sculptor...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Susan Parkinson Studio Pottery Architectural Tankard
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish studio pottery porcelain mug decorated with columns design by Susan Parkinson for the Richard Parkinson Pottery and made between 1953 an...
Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Petite Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair beautiful petite hand carved cherub angel Heads, found at an estate sale in Germany. Made by a woodcarver in the Tyrollean Area in Austria, this area is well-known for their w...
Category

1960s German Baroque Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Iconic Vintage Ph5 Chandelier for Louis Poulsen of Dk with Abstract Art Work
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1990s with abstract art work by G61. Entitled “Serengeti” The ...
Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Danish Teak Hedgehog Lint Brush – Mid-Century Modern, Johannesen, 1960s
Located in Toronto, CA
Mid-century Danish lint brush by Johannesen combines functionality with Scandinavian charm. Designed in the 1960s, the brush is shaped like a hedgehog, handcrafted from warm teak woo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Teak

Brown Stoneware Ceramic Table Lamp from La Borne circa 1970 Signed
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
La Borne Original stoneware ceramic table lamp realised in La Borne circa 1970 Signed under the base Original perfect condition Sold without lampshade Ceramic measures...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Early 20th Century Traditional Toy Kitchen Reproduction, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage iron toy kitchen figure of a traditional antique kitchen representation. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 1930. In original con...
Category

1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Two Hand Carved Musician Cherub Angel Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved pair of musician cherub angels, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. We believe that this pieces are from the 1960s or older. A nice addition to any r...
Category

1960s German Baroque Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Albert Chubac, Painting, France, circa 1960
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Albert Chubac (1925-2008), Acrylic painting on cardboard, Stamped, France, circa 1960. Measures: Height 100 cm, width 140 cm. Albert Chubac was born in Geneva in 1920. After studying decorative art, then at the Beaux-Arts in Geneva, he obtained grants to travel to Italy, Algeria, Spain, Egypt and Greece, stages which will mark his work. He settled in 1964 on the Côte d ‘Azur in Aspremont in a very Spartan house, attracted by the light, the sun and the colors of nature. The year 1967 is the year of the establishment of the School of Nice. He will work and exhibit alongside Aman, César, Tinguely, Gilli, Ben, Rayse, etc ... In 1990, it was the consecration with the opening of MAMAC in Nice. Albert Chubac then becomes accessible to the general public. He will use solid primary colors, will develop modifiable structures and then develop the collages in three dimensions. Gradually, he broke away from his classical training and figuration to move towards abstraction through the encounters and influences of contemporary artists. Always in search of simplicity, He will radically limit the plastic means with a reduced palette, geometric shapes and simple gestures to concentrate on minimum conditions of possibility. His work, which lies between constructivism and geometric abstraction, is playful and imbued with the artist's joie de vivre. In 2004, following the major retrospective at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nice, he donated around one hundred works to the City of Nice. Albert Chubac died in 2008 in Tourrette-Levens, near Aspremont. Bibliography: - Albert Chubac, MAMAC Nice, Cultures Nice Editions, 2004. - Albert Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, January 29 - May 16, 2004. - Albert Chubac, Galerie Harter, 2013. - Albert Chubac, a lifetime of artist, Patrick Boussu and Cynthia Lemesle, South Art éditions, 2021. During the workshop auctions in Nice and Marseille, the Harter Gallery acquired the largest part of his work. Personal exhibitions: - 1950: Personal exhibition in Athens at the Zappéion museum. - 1954: Exhibition at the Arman Gallery in Geneva. - 1956: Exhibition at the Galerie Connaître in Geneva. - 1957: Exhibition at the Galerie La Palette in Zurich. - 1958: Exhibition at the Galerie L’Entracte in Lausanne. - 1960: Exhibition at the World House Gallery in New York. - 1967: Exhibition at the Galerie Loo in Geneva, at the Salon Comparaison in Paris, Aspects in Chexbres in Switzerland. - 1968: “Paintings” exhibitions from March 30 to May 11 at the Galerie Alexandre de la Salle. - 1970: Exhibition at the Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture de Magnan in Nice, at the Maison de la Culture Le Corbusier in Firminy entitled "Chubac recent works" and at the Galerie Royal Luxembourg in Nice. - 1971: Exhibition at the Galerie Germain in Paris and at the Fernand Léger School in Malakoff. - 1972: Exhibition on the village square of Aspremont, at the Galerie Royal Luxembourg in Nice. - 1973: Exhibition at the Galerie Ferrero in Nice. - 1974: Exhibition at Art-club in Antibes. - 1975: Exhibition at the Galerie Jacques Boudin rue de Dijon in Nice. - 1978: Exhibition at the Galerie Anne Roger in Nice. - 1980: Exhibition at the Galerie de la Salle in Saint-Paul de Vence from August 8 to September 9. - 1981: Exhibition at Lieu 5 in Nice from February 13 to March 20. - 1983: Exhibition at the Galerie d'Art Contemporain in Nice, at Anne Roger. - 1984: Exhibition "Lille Nice" at the Galerie GodArt in Lille from April 14 to May 17 and at the Galerie Luisella d´Alessandro in Turin. - 1985: Exhibition in Thonon les Bains at the Galerie Galise. - 1988: Exhibitions at Galerie Argéco in Nice and Galerie Triade in Barbizon - 1989: Exhibitions at the Galerie de la Salle, at Lola Gassin's in Nice, in galleries in Nice - 1990: he made four mobiles for the MAMAC in Nice, Exhibitions at the Galerie François Moulin in Lyon and Golden Gallery, ArtJunction in Nice. - 1991: Exhibition at the Galerie de la Salle in Saint-Paul. - 1992: Exhibitions at the Espace du consulat suisse in Nice, Besançon and opening of the Espace Chubac in Tourrette-Levens. - 1993: Exhibition at the Maison Comoni in Revest-les-Eaux, at the Galerie François Moulin in Lyon. - 1994: Exhibition at the Espace Caravadossi in Aspremont. - 1996: Exhibition at the Espace Dellile in Nice. - 1997: Exhibition at the Galerie de la Salle in Saint-Paul. - 1998: Last personal exhibition at the Galerie de la Salle in Saint-Paul. - 2000: Exhibition at Lympia college in Nice. - 2001: Exhibition at the Espace Chubac in Tourette-Levens. - 2002: Exhibition at the Galerie Scholtès in Nice and in Carcès in the Var entitled "Albert Chubac-Couleurs mobiles". - 2004: Great Albert Chubac retrospective at MAMAC in Nice. - 2011: Permanent exhibition at the Galerie Harter in Nice. - 2012: Exhibition at the Olympia Show in London at the Christopher Jones Gallery and at the Serge Castella Interiors Gallery in Bascara, Spain. - 2013: Exhibition at the Municipal Contemporary Art Gallery of Pochettes in Nice. - 2019/2021: Exhibition of works belonging to the permanent collection of MAMAC in Nice and exhibition "Geometry according to Albert Chubac" at the Galerie Harter in Nice. - 2021/2021: Permanent exhibition at Galerie Atelier 55...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Large Bertoia Studios 12-Rod 'Star of Sounds / B-2369' Brass Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bertoia Studios 12-Rod 'Star of Sounds / B-2369' brass sculpture. A lyrical and musical sound sculpture with certificate of authenticity signed by Val, the artist and son of the original designer, Harry Bertoia. Hand made at the original Bertoia...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

Black Faun Wall Decorative Ceramic Mask circa 1950 French Midcentury
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Wall ceramic mask, circa 1950 French midcentury ceramic mask with elegant black ceramic glaze color. Original perfect conditions Measures: Height 24 cm, large 22 cm, depth 7...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Cassina Ténéré Handwoven Jute Rug Barcode Version.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Ténéré Handwoven Jute Rug Barcode Version. A rug that celebrates nature, entirely hand-made of jute, using ancient traditional methods. Cassina partners with the Golran com...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Jute

Vintage Anatomical Pull Down Chart 'Osteology, GH Michel Company
By G.H. Michel Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Anatomical Pull Down Chart 'OSTEOLOGY ,GH Michel Company,Black background,amazing color contrast.Beautifully screened printed,linen backed.S...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Linen, Paper

Mid-Century Seagrass Stool Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Rope or seagrass Stool Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. Diameter / 15 inches.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Rope, Wood

Antique french Royal Wedding Quilt
Located in Doha, QA
This rare and outstanding French antique Royal Quilt with flower design and each square consisting of four Fleur-de-lis originally was used for ceremonial Royal weddings at the Roman Catholic Churches. The borders of the Quilt represent the typical Greek key design and the middle part is various flowers and leaves, some of them close to tulips images, which at that time were symbol of love and loyalty. Weddings Quilts...
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Early 19th Century French Baroque Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Linen

Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 18th century Italian carved and dovetailed walnut alms box, circa 1725 Large dovetails and old handwrought nails give this small scale box a hea...
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Set Of 5 Vintage Kitchen Canisters, English, Cooking Ingredient Jars, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 5 vintage kitchen canisters. An English, ceramic cooking ingredient jar, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Char...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Bahaar Wasabi & Gray Brown 150x240 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Forget the chase, embrace the joy of nature! Bahaar, from the Majnun Collection, reimagines the traditional Shikargah rug, a design typically depicting scenes of hunters chasing wild...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Swedish 18th Century Painted Box in Oak Wood
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Scandinavian Baroque oak wood box with original ironwork, partially black painted. We acquired this piece in the region of "Skåne" in South Sweden. This Mid 18th Century piece wa...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

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...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Richters German Anchor Stone Blocks Building Toy
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Richters German Anchor blocks building toys / Der Geschickte Baumeister Made in Rudolstadt, Germany, circa 1900. Wooden box with printed paper labe...
Category

Early 1900s German Baroque Antique Folk Art

Materials

Quartz

Ko Verzuu ADO Toys Houthandel Truck, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Toy designed by Ko Verzuu, circa 1940. Manufactured by ADO in Netherlands. Truck & trailer of wood "Houthandel". In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with ag...
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1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Coca - Cola Advertising Fan Cover. 1950 - 1959
Located in CADALSO, ES
Rare to find
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Danish Antique Copper Cake Baking Mold Form
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Scandinavian antique copper cake baking mold pan in an intricate tiered design. This Danish cake mold was found at a flea market north of Copenhagen. Cake...
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Antique Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Rustic Hand Dustpan - Traditional French Craftsmanship from the 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic Hand Dustpan - Traditional French Craftsmanship from the 20th Century Discover the charm of authenticity with our rustic hand dustpan, a unique piece that embodies the essenc...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Original Italian Rocking Horse Made of Bamboo and Rattan
Located in München, DE
Original 1960s rocking horse made of bamboo and rattan. Design attributed to the well-known architect and designer Franco Albini (1905-1977). Made in Italy. Wonderful decoration fo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Pair of 17th Century Italian Carved and Polychrome Angel Figures
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Late 17th/Early 18th Century carved and polychrome Italian angel figures. Now mounted in modern stands. Wonderful baroque carving and retain original paint   
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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Bulldog Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Blue Bulldog" head resembles a very grumpy little cartoon bulldog with a studded collar and loa...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Hobart Kitchen Machines Mid Century Neon Sign
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very nice vintage neon sign advertising the Hobart Food Machine company . Founded in 1897 making motors in Troy Ohio and turning the use of their motors into running food machines ...
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Malachite chessboard
Located in Nivelles, BE
Malachite chessboard This chess game comes from Congo in the 1960s. Each piece is meticulously hand-carved from two exquisite, contrasting materials: gleaming malachite and luxurious...
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1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Malachite

Mid-Century Rope Lamp Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-century rope lamp Audoux Minet. Measure: Height / 11.5 inches.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Rope

American Folk Art Five Flying Ducks Signed E.H. Hart
Located in South Burlington, VT
American folk art Pyrography pair Flying Ducks. This is an original and beautifully detailed hand incised work of art on wood panel of five (5) flying ducks. This unique work of art is hand incised using pyrographic techniques. It is signed lower left E. H. Hart. Dimensions: 9.75 iniches wide and 12 inches high. Provenance: Old New England collection. History of the Pyrography: py·rog·ra·phy is the art or technique of decorating wood or leather by burning a design on the surface with a heated metallic point. Pyrography was particular popular during the last quarter of the 19th century and first quarter of the 20th century About E.H. Hart Hart, Ernest Huntley 'Ernest H. Hart' (New York City, 1910 - Florida, 1985). An American painter, printmaker, illustrator, and author, Ernest Huntley Hart...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Iconic Vintage PH5 Chandelier for L. Poulsen of DK with Art Work
Located in Søborg, DK
An Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1970s with abstract art work by Gallery Sixty One. The art work ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Aluminum

Joseph Talbot La Borne circa 1930 20th Century Blue and Brown Ceramic Vase
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Joseph Talbot Signed under the base Original XXth century design large stoneware ceramic vase Perfect condition Blue and brown stoneware ceramic glazes colors Circa 19...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Cassina Ténéré Handwoven Jute Rug Polychrome Version.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Ténéré Handwoven Jute Rug Polychrome Version. A rug that celebrates nature, entirely hand-made of jute, using ancient traditional methods. Cassina partners with the Golran ...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Jute

Lucie Rie Signed Stamped Yellow Speckle Glazed British Pottery Bowl, circa 1950s
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous earth-toned, yellow, green, brown speckle glazed ceramic footed bowl by famed Austrian-born British potter Lucie Rie. The bowl is signed with Lucie Rie's impressed seal on the base. A rare and unique work. Simply a must for any collector of Rie's work or a beautiful stand-alone piece sure to light up any setting. Dame Lucie Rie...
Category

1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Antique Sailor Fabric Hat, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Fabric traditional sailor fabric hat. Made by unknown manufacturer, circa 1950. In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a beautiful p...
Category

1950s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Rattan

Rare 18th Century Painted Shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This magnificent 18th-century Brazilian shrine, originating from Minas Gerais, is a stunning example of Colonial baroque religious craftsmanship. Crafted from wood and adorned with h...
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Late 18th Century Brazilian Baroque Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Iconic Vintage Ph5 Chandelier for Louis Poulsen of Dk with Abstract Art Work
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1990s with abstract art work by G61. Entitled “ Maasai” The art w...
Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Rope Desk Lamp Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Rope table or desk lamp byAudoux Minet, circa 1960. European socket.
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Rope

Mid-Century Round Rope Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Round nautical rope mirror Audoux Minet, circa 1960. Size: 13 inches diameter.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Rope, Mirror

Alexandre Noll 1930s Turned Wood Bowl
Located in New York, NY
An original 1930s turned wood sculptural wood bowl by famed French craftsman, Alexandre Noll. Signed
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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