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Folk Art For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1960s
Large Vintage Hand Hewn Organic Teak Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage teak wood bowl hand hewn, mid-20th century.Unique organic sizable folk craft bowl round shape with handles.This beautifully organic bowl is fashioned from a large piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Albert Paley Attributed Cast Iron Coat Rack
By Albert Paley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This one of a kind artist produced piece is an artistic tour-de-force in cast iron. A dramatic addition to any interior space.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Handcrafted Vintage Stuffed Raj Cotton Embroidered Camel Toy, India, 1950
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handmade in Rajasthan, India, colorful fabric camel toy.
Vintage small camel stuffed cotton embroidered and decorated with small mirrors, great collector...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
4 Marked Vintage Majolica Ceramic Pottery Wall Masks Italy Cottura Hand Painted
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 hand-painted and hand-crafted Majolica Masks, one of them is way bigger than others, Italy circa 1960.
The pieces showcases Italian craftsmanship and feature beautiful col...
Category
1960s Italian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Jean Bonnardel Portrait by Federico Masses
Located in New York, US
Our very large portrait of Jean Bonnardel (1899-1952), Countess Madeleine de Montgomery, by Federico Armando Beltran Masses (1885-1949) measures 77 3/8 ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
French Women Bust Sculpture "Marianne" Godess of Liberty in Solid Wood, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage French bust sculpture of a woman Marianne has been the national personification of the French Republic since the French Revolution, as a personification of liberty, equality, fraternity and reason, and a portrayal of the Goddess of Liberty...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Large Room Size Modern Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A flat-weave made from a variety of different Minimalist vintage Turkish Kilim's sewn together with protective linen backing included.
Measures: 10'7'' x 14'4''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Futurist Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Wool
Fantastic Peruvian Indian Lama Lambs Wool Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This soft and luxurious lambs wool pillow has a wonderful fun lama and is a weaving from Peru. This Peruvian Indian weaving is a wonderful statement in a room or sofa.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Manual Entrance Bell in wrought iron, Tyrolean Craftsmanship from 1950s
By Vienna School of Arts and Crafts
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Manual entrance bell in wrought iron, Tyrolean craftsmanship from 1950
The wrought iron structure is a classic stylized dragon figure, very common in the Austrian Alto TIrolo area.
...
Category
1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Marilyn Neuhart Alexander Girard Doll from Textiles and Objects
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Hand Made Doll, by Marilyn Neuhart for Textiles & Objects, which was a "pop up shop" conceived by Alexander Girard and sponsored by Herman Miller in May of 1961. See the last tw...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Linen, Silk
Vintage Hand-Carved Malagasy Ebony Wood Sculpture – Nude Woman, Signed - 2Y421
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage hand-carved Malagasy sculpture depicts a graceful nude woman, meticulously crafted from solid ebony wood. Signed Bera, this original mid-century artwork (1950-1969) refl...
Category
1950s Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ebony
Vintage Hand-Carved Malagasy Ebony Wood Sculpture – Nude Female Figure - 2Y418
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This authentic vintage Malagasy sculpture showcases a beautifully hand-carved nude female figure, crafted from solid ebony wood. A remarkable example of African craftsmanship, this p...
Category
1950s Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ebony
Ivory Coast Hand Spun Cotton Natural Indigo Cloth
Located in Greenwich, CT
Ivory Coast hand spun cotton natural indigo cloth, circa 1930-1950.
Category
1940s Ivorian Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Original Painted Iron Elephant Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1930s original painted cast iron elephant bookends. The condition is very good and are unsigned.
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron
20th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Signed Painting Characters in the Night, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from the second half of the 20th century. Artwork oil on canvas, first canvas, depicting figures in the night with boats of good pictorial quality. Very pleasant pai...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Modern Creative Kokeshi Doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rare Modern creative Kokeshi doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan
This rare whimsical sosaku kokeshi was created and signed by the award winning master, Hid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wood
California Pottery Ceramic Tropical Cockatoo on Hibiscus Branch Statue
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early Mid-Century Ceramic Tropical Cockatoo on Hibiscus Branch by Fame California Potter William Maddux. A great example of Hawaiian mania that swept th...
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mexican Indian Weaving Geometric Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Indian weaving pillow with a brown cotton linen backing. These wonderful handwoven pillows are available as one or a pair. The inserts are down and feather fill.
Category
1930s American Native American Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Kodak Advertising Enamel Sign, English, For Train Rides
Located in Crespières, FR
This antique Kodak advertising sign is made of thick enamel in black, yellow and red colours.
The colours are bright and shiny, with an good relief.
The condition is fairly good co...
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Carnival Midway Punk Knockdown Goat Game
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage carnival punk. Unusual goat named "Billie". Knock "Billie" over and win the prize.
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
George Edouard Tremblay Folk Art Hooked Rug, Mat or Tapestry of a Winter Scene
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This framed hooked rug or mat was done by the well known George Edouard Tremblay of Quebec Canada in approximately 1940 in his period Folk Art style. The rug or mat is done with wool...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Burlap, Pine
Vintage school education display Die Baumwolle (Cotton) by Josef Galler, Germany
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage school education display Die Baumwolle (Cotton) by Josef Galler made in Germany in the 1960s.
Josef Galler the German creator of educational displays and school manuals on va...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Glass, Wood
Bamboo & Rattan Basket from Dayak Tribe, Hand-Crafted Borneo, Indonesia, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mid-20th century hand-woven basket originates from the Dayak tribe of Borneo crafted with bamboo & rattan fibres. The frame is crafted from bamboo and the combination of weaving...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Folk Art
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Moroccan Ceramic Bowl with Lid Tajine from Fez Polychrome
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan large ceramic decorative serving bowl tajine polychrome with leather, stones and metal overlay with conical overlay lid.
The bottom is a circular ceramic bowl and the top of the tagine is distinctively shaped into a cone.
Handcrafted and hand painted with Moorish designs by artisans in Fez Morocco.
Great decorative Moroccan Folk ceramic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Oil on Masonite French Signed Landscape Painting, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French painting from the mid-20th century. Framework oil on masonite depicting countryside landscape with shepherdess and cows of good pictorial quality. Large-scale and impactful pa...
Category
1950s French Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Masonite
Vintage Embroidered Central Asian Felt Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Felts are among the first woollen structures made by mankind. Some of the earliest we know date from the 5th century B.C. and were found under ground in the frozen kurgans of Siberia...
Category
1930s Kyrgyzstani Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wool
George Edouard Tremblay Folk Art Hooked Rug, Mat or Tapestry of a Winter Scene
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This framed hooked rug or mat was done by the well known artist George Edouard Tremblay of Quebec Canada in approximately 1940 in his period Folk Art style. The rug or mat is done with wool on burlap which has been mounted on masonite board and framed in a rustic styled wooden frame. The rug depicts a winter woodland scene of a horse and sleigh and sugar shack...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Burlap, Pine
Midcentury Carved Inuit TOTEM in Birch with Circular Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in New York, NY
This handcrafted birchwood totem offers a stylized depiction of an inuit man. The facial features, consistent with native carving of this region, recall the style of Japanese kabuki masks...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Stone
20th Century Oil on Masonite Signed A. Corradi Landscape Italian Painting, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from the mid-20th century. Oil painting on masonite depicting a countryside view, river landscape with boats and characters of good pictorial quality. Painting adorn...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Masonite
Fine Kuba Cup with Incised Textile Designs, early 20th century Central Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Kuba wood cup with incised designs similar to the famous Kuba textiles, early 20th century, from Central Africa.
The woven cris cross designs that are typical of the Kuba currency...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Arne Tjomsland Teak Bear Cub Vintage Midcentury 1950s Figure Sculpture Norway
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Arne Tjomsland was Norways leading souvenir designer in the 1950s and 1960s. Arne Tjomsland's artistic style is characterized by soft structural lines and minimal detailing on his cr...
Category
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Teak
Restored Long Two-Strand Rattan Wall Mirror W/ Stick Reed Rattan Border
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Frankl style rectangular rattan mirror features a single-strand rattan frame with an inner stick rattan border. Restored to new for you. All rattan, bamboo,...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Rattan
1940's Bronze "Egyptian Style" Door Handle
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1940's bronze " Egyptian Style " door handle
Two pairs available.
Pair can be sold independently
Price given for two pairs.
Category
1950s European Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
African Tuareg Tea Pot Mauritania
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-20th century Tuareg tea pot from Mauritania, Africa, Western Sahara.
Handcrafted of pewter, copper and brass decorations.
The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper, Pewter
Maple wood photo frame by Giglio Florence Italy
Located in Lugo, IT
Maple wood photo frame signed Giglio Florence Italy
Note the assembly technique (photo)
Good condition.
Thank you
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Rya Handmade Carpet, Multicolor Wool Carpet-Colorful, Vibrant, White
Located in Port Washington, NY
Rya rugs are the traditional Scandinavian rugs made in Sweden and Finland, and word “Rya” actually means Rug. The vintage Scandinavian Rya rugs that were made in Sweden have extremel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Fiberglass Crocodile in White Paint Surface
Located in New York, NY
Modern "Folk Art" crocodile made of cast fiberglass, in distressed white paint surface. Large scale makes this an impressive decorative item, probably circa 1960s. This item is built...
Category
1960s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Tarahumara Indian Red Clay Water Pot Decorated with Birds and Floral Designs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tarahumara Indian Red Clay Water Pot decorated with Birds and Floral Designs
Sierra Tarahumara Mountains, Chihuahua, Mexico
1940s
Low fire clay.
12 inches Height x 11 inches in Diameter
An unusual 1940s vintage red clay Tarahumara Indian Water...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Native American Folk Art
Materials
Clay, Paint
1960s Glazed Painted Tile of Two Horses Rearing
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Glazed Painted Tile of Two Horses Rearing
Raised surface
Bright blues, bright greens, dark blue
Crackle in glaze
Slight chips on edge (as shown in pictures)
Wood stand not in...
Category
1960s Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Hand-Painted Wood Santo of Saint Antonio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic hand-painted wood Santo of Saint Antonio. Hand-carved and hand-painted. His right hand extends and is removable. He is the saint you ask to help you meet a woman. Great col...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Soivet Era Vladimir Lenin Oil on Canvas Portrait, Russia
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original oil painting of Vladimir Lenin former Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars of the Soviet Union 1917-1924. This painting was often seen hung in government buildings...
Category
1930s European Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 3
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 6 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited with anilina (natural pigments).
Category
1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Folk Art Carved Walking Cane, Snakes and Fish
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Folk Art carved walking cane with hand, 2 snakes and fish. Cane measures 7" wide, 7" deep and 38.25" high.
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Large Vintage Indigenous Canadian Lidded Birch Bark Painted Shoulder Basket
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large hand-crafted basket is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Canada and date to approximately 1970 and done in the period indigenous Canadian...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Folk Art
Materials
Birch
Vintage 1930s Navajo Pictorial Rug, Airplane Design in Red, Gray, Ivory Wool
Located in Denver, CO
This striking vintage Navajo pictorial rug, woven circa 1940s during the Trading Post Era, is a rare and vibrant example of mid-20th century Southwestern textile art. Handwoven by a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Midcentury West German Fat Lava Orange Bauhaus Vase, 1960
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1960s ceramic West German Studio pottery vase, Germany Bauhaus.
Midcentury ceramic fat lava glaze volcanic pottery vase in the style...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mejjat Berber 'Desert Sand' Flat-Weave Haik Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A finely woven haik from the Mejjat tribe, located in the most southern part of the Moroccan Anti Atlas region. Distinguished for their blanket-like handle and for their unique icono...
Category
1960s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wool
A wood catchall mid-20th century French folk art
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A remarkable catchall, emblematic of mid-20th century French folk art, stands out for its ingenious use of half a fruit tree trunk, likely from a cherry tree. This particular trunk s...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Sumba, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array...
Category
1950s Indonesian Other Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Yarn
Chinese Glass Pheasant Bird Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add artistic flair to your decor with this Chinese glass pheasant bird sculpture. Vibrant colors and fine details make it a standout piece.
We sell items as acquired, without rest...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art
Materials
Glass
Early Ibibio Standing Wood Male Shrine Figure, powerful, Nigeria, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Ibibio standing carved wood male figure, powerful expression with hands on sides of stomach, exposed teeth and vertical raised scarification marks on sides of face. From a shr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Artisan abstract nail art, Netherlands 1950s
Located in ECHT, NL
Abstract artisan folk art wall hanging. It is made of wood with nails hammered into it in a rectangular grid. The nails are hammered in at differ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Robert David Gauley Framed Landscape Painting
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Robert David Gauley’s framed landscape painting beautifully captures a serene countryside with a flowing stream and vibrant greenery. The oil on canvas showcases Gauley’s skillful br...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Handmade WWII Era Folk Art Battleship Child's Toy
Located in Red Lion, PA
This handmade folk art battleship from the early 1940s is a remarkable example of wartime craftsmanship, reflecting both the patriotic spirit and resourcefulness of the era. Crafted ...
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Italian Midcentury Ceramic Modernist Collectors Vase by Art Rumi Orobico, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous and rare, unique ceramic vase hand painted and signed with N.D.R. by artist from Italian ceramic studio Orobico Arte Artigianato (ART RUMI) in the 1950s.
The vase is made of...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 1960 Retro Table Football Game
Located in Markington, GB
Wall hanging or floor standing 1960s table football
Can be hung on the wall as a display or used as a floor standing table (4 metal legs provided).
M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Long Tribal Kurdish Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful long Kilim mid-20th century, with a geometrical design and an orange field color, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Pair of Navajo Saddle Blanket Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These saddle blanket weaving's have red stars pattern in the end corner of each pillow. There are two pairs in inventory. The backing is in a black cotton linen. Condition is very go...
Category
1930s American Native American Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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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