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Folk Art For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1930s
Large Vintage Green Iron Facade Letter A, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “ A “was made during the 1970s in former Czechoslovakia and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 4,5 kg.
Category

1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Abstract Tree Brown Ceramic Freeform circa 1970 Stoneware Pottery La Borne
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Abstract ceramic form with brown pottery glaze, circa 1970. Elegant colors. Realized in La Borne. Excellent original condition. Dimension: 16 x 14 x 5 cm.  
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Parcheesi Game Board
Located in Branford, CT
Parcheesi gameboard with original green, black, yellow and red paint on putty ground. Plywood. Early to mid-20th century. L 24" W 24". Condition: Excellent original condition.
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Plywood

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 ...
Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage African Wood and Shell Mask
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Intriguing good looking mask artistically made of combination of hand crafted beads ,shells , and hand painted wood. To make such a exceptional object of art for display. Custom-mad...
Category

1970s African Tribal Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Wood, Beads

Stylized Art Deco, , W P A Bronze, , Woman bust, signed
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylized Art Deco,,W P A Bronze,,Woman bust, signed but wasn't able to identify? Powerful image! Extremely well executed.. I believe it is German..
Category

1930s German Art Deco Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Miguel Berrocal, "Torero," est. 1775/2000
Located in Rivoli, IT
Beautiful puzzle sculpture signed Miguel Berrocal (Spain 1933-2005). This sculpture consists of eighteen elements assembled Edition of 2,000 copies. Signed and numbered at the base ...
Category

1970s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Modernist Folk Art George Nelson/ Calder Style Kinetic Sculptural Weathervane
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Folk Art George Nelson / Calder Style Kinetic Sculptural Weathervane .. Amazing design,, Retains original finish ,paint. Great color / patina..Pictures do it no justice,
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Stoneware vase- pitcher by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin with glazes decoration. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1970-1980. H : 18.1 x 12.9 x 14.2 inches.
Category

1970s French Beaux Arts Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Jigger Doll
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century jigger doll We are proud to offer an early 20th century hand carved jigger doll. Made for a light pine wood, with hand carved detail across its face and lovely Chelsea boots. Jig dolls or les gigueux are old and established wooden or tin – plate “toys...
Category

1930s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Large Vintage Green Iron Facade Letter V , 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “V”was made during the 1970s in former Czechoslovakia and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 4 kg.
Category

1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Iron

1930s Navajo Rug from Ganado Trading Post, Wool in Brown, Black, Red & Ivory
Located in Denver, CO
This vintage 1930s Navajo rug is a stunning example of Ganado pictorial weaving, featuring a bow and arrow motif. Woven with native handspun wool, th...
Category

1930s American Native American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Folk Art Hand Made Twig Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1025 Folk Art hand made twig lantern. Take one 60 watt Edison based bulb Measures: Height to top of loop 16" Rewired supplied with 16" of metal chai...
Category

1930s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Vintage Belts from USSR: Timeless Elegance in Black - Circa 1970s, 1J95
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step into the world of vintage elegance with this exquisite set of 3 black belts from the USSR, crafted with sophistication and style that transcends fashion eras. Dating back to the 1970s, these belts are a true treasure, each one showcasing its unique charm and allure. The set includes two fashionable thin belts, crafted in leather, exuding a timeless appeal that complements a variety of outfits. Their slender design adds a touch of refinement, perfect for accentuating the waist and enhancing your overall look. The first thin belt measures approximately 100cm in length and 2cm in width, while the second one measures about 116cm in length and 2cm in width. The third belt, made from plastic, offers a wider profile, making it a standout accessory that exudes its own unique retro charm. Despite some signs of age, these belts have been preserved remarkably well, attesting to their enduring quality and craftsmanship. The plastic belt measures around 103cm in length and 5cm in width. One of the belts has a broken part, but it can be easily restored, allowing you to embrace the allure of vintage fashion while adding your personal touch to the belts' revival. Perfect for collectors of vintage fashion, lovers of classic elegance, or anyone seeking timeless accessories, this set of 3 black belts from the 1970s USSR is a cherished find. Embrace the opportunity to own a piece of history and allow the black hue to make a bold fashion statement. Add this set of vintage belts to your collection and let their timeless elegance elevate your style. Celebrate the allure of authentic vintage fashion...
Category

1970s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Spanish 'Hachero' Traditional Ancient Light Wood Candleholder, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish 'Hachero' traditional ancient light wood candleholder. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use...
Category

1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Book "La Femme et le Pantin" by Pierre Louÿs – 1930 - 3Y10
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This 1930 edition of La Femme et le Pantin by Pierre Louÿs is a remarkable find for collectors of early 20th-century French literature. Published by Arthème Fayard et Compagnie in Pa...
Category

1930s French Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Vintage Kurt Naef Bauhaus Style Building Blocks Toy Wood Mid-Century
By Naef Spiele
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Huge lot of 67 Bauhaus style wooden blocks. Architectural pattern making toys. Sold as found, unrestored condition. 1 1/16 inch cubes.
Category

1930s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Classic Zuni Inlaid Ranger Buckle Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of a vintage Zuni inlaid and sterling silver ranger buckle set, circa 1970s. This is classic Zuni ranger set consists of turquoise, je...
Category

1970s American Native American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Sterling Silver, Other

Vintage Kalocsa Hand-Painted Ashtray & Shot Glass Set 6 1970s Folk Art
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Hand-Painted Kalocsa Ashtray & Shot Glass Set (6), 1970s Hungary. Bring a splash of vibrant Hungarian folk art to your home with this vintage ashtray and shot glass set by t...
Category

1970s Hungarian Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Men's Sheepskin coat from USSR: Timeless Yugoslavian Elegance, 1J91
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step into the timeless world of Yugoslavian elegance with this exquisite vintage men's sheepskin coat from the USSR. Crafted with a blend of sophistication and style, this coat epitomizes the fashion essence of an era that continues to inspire and captivate even today. Made in Yugoslavia, this sheepskin coat exudes a sense of artistry and craftsmanship that is synonymous with Yugoslavian fashion. With a size of 52, the coat ensures a comfortable fit, boasting a sleeve length of 63cm, chest circumference of 63cm, and a coat length of 100cm. Adorned with both leather outside and fur-lined inside, this sheepskin coat provides not only a luxurious touch but also exceptional warmth and comfort. Despite its vintage nature, this coat is in original good condition, akin to a new garment, showcasing its enduring quality and timeless appeal. Perfect for men seeking a statement piece that exudes elegance and style, this vintage sheepskin coat complements modern-day fashion as well. Embrace the opportunity to own a piece of fashion history that seamlessly blends with contemporary trends. Add this men's sheepskin coat to your collection and let its timeless Yugoslavian allure elevate your style. Celebrate the artistry of Yugoslavian craftsmanship and enjoy the experience of wearing a coat that embodies the essence of vintage elegance. Embrace the allure of authentic vintage fashion...
Category

1970s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Sheepskin

Elmer Crowell Quarter Sized Canada Goose Decoy, circa 1930s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Quarter Sized Canada Goose Decoy, by J.Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, MA (1862 - 1952), circa 1928 - 1943, a hand carved and painted diminutive Can...
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Cedar

5.2x9.2 Ft Striped Kilim Rug with Wool Cotton, Tribal Wall Hanging with Pomps
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A one of a kind vintage flat-weave (Kilim) from Turkey. Handwoven in wool, this eye-catching floor covering is light and sturdy. It can be used as a floor covering, wall-hanging, a ...
Category

1970s Turkish Kilim Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Tall Art Deco Pottery Vase Charles Greber, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Tall Art Deco pottery vase Charles Greber, circa 1930 Primitive style with handles.
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Los Angeles Slippery Road Highway Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage plastic road sign from Los Angeles. Slippery road ahead. Large in scale. Yellow background with black graphics. Cool piece of wall art.
Category

1970s American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Magazine Rack, Powder Coated Bright Chartreuse
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Magazine Rack Powder Coated Bright Chartreuse.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Elegant Primitve Grey Ceramic Vase by Steen Kepp La Borne, circa 1975
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Steen Kepp Elegant decorative ceramic vase. Stoneware ceramic firing effects. In the style of Japanese pottery. circa 1970, realised in La Borne. Dimensions: 22 x 11 x...
Category

1970s French Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

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
Category

1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Unusual Art Deco Limed Smoking / Planter Stand
Located in Riverdale, NY
Unusual Art Deco limed smoking stand from the 1930's. Originally designed for ashtrays, can now be used for snacks or plants. Folk Art and Art Deco vibes mixed in this hand made piec...
Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Set of Seven Vintage Trench Art Brass Goblets with Bakelite Card Suit Bases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique set of seven diminutive trench art goblets in brass (circa 1930s, USA). Formed from artillery shell stems supported by black bakelite bases. Bases are both card suit-forms (tw...
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Brass Crucifixes 1970's Design
Located in Taranto, IT
Pair of 1970s brass Design crucifixes. In excellent conservative condition, no cosmetic or structural defects to report, only slight and obvious signs of time present. (Please see p...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Brass

James Vullo Oil on canvas .. W.P.A. /ASHCAN Portrait of a Man 1930's
By James Vullo
Located in Buffalo, NY
James Vullo Oil on canvas .. W.P.A. /ASHCAN Portrait of a Man 1930's ..Powerful image.. retains original frame, original label Albright Knox Art Gallery (A.K.G.) Buffalo NY 1938, ...
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Brutalist Trivet by David Marshall, Spain, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and large brutalist trivet designed and created by the artist David Marshall in the 70s in Spain. bronze and aluminum structure. Rare design object that will decorate your int...
Category

1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Large Hindu Mural Sized Pichhwal Painting on Silk Cloth C1970
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Large Mural sized hindu painting on silk cloth. Measures: 44.5 x 76 x 1.5. Framed in a Gilt wood frame.
Category

1970s Indian Anglo Raj Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint

Pony Carpet Made In Brazil São Paulo 1970's Modernism
Located in Taranto, IT
Horsehair Rug Made In Brazil São Paulo 1970's Modern. Wonderful rug made of pony skin in the 1970s. Manufacturer's mark present on the back. The item is in good conservative con...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Animal Skin

Paul Ami Bonifas Signed Large Early Mid-Century Swiss Studio Pottery Art Bowl
By Paul Bonifas
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly gorgeous and wonderfully crafted large art bowl by Swiss American sculptor/artist/ceramicist Paul Ami Bonifas (1893-1967). The glaze on this par...
Category

1930s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Arts & Crafts Hand Crafted Tiled Plaque with a Oak Frame 1970
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Arts and Crafts hand crafted art tiles framed in oak. Central tile is of an American Indian on horseback in repose. Bronze colored tile framed by 12 square blue glazed tiles. We had ...
Category

1970s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Clay, Oak

Big Spanish 'Hachero' Traditional Ancient Stained Wood Candleholder, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish 'Hachero' traditional ancient stained wood candleholder. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and u...
Category

1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Bronze Statue of a Juju Man, Benin, 1930s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Statues of Juju Man or shamans were used for ceremonies connected with religious beliefs and magical practices. The general understanding of their meaning as including a supernatural...
Category

1930s Beninese Tribal Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Art folk painting " le rendez vous des chasseurs "
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Folk art painting " le rendez vous des chasseurs " oil on wood probably From Swiss alp circa 1930
Category

1930s Swiss Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Stoneware vase with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware vase with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 10.6 x 6.3 x 3.9 inches Unique piece.
Category

1970s French Beaux Arts Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

1930s Pennsylvania Wool Braided Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Pennsylvania Braided full room sized Rug measuring a size of 6 foot with 4 inches and wide foot 9ft with 3 inches. about 1/4 inch thick. Room sized Oval Vintage Weave Rug, M...
Category

1930s American Adirondack Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Vintage Yellow Illuminated Letter T , 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial plastic illuminated letter T was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It is equipped with a LED st...
Category

1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Plastic

Set of five carved modernist Elephants in a mix of woods
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of five modernist carved Elephants in a mix of Woods. very nice carving and finish 1 - ebony - 3" d x 2.25" w x 4" tall (largest) - ebony lable on bottom 2 - yellow heart (?)...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Studio Pottery Glazed Figure of a Resting Bird Signed Heptagon Dated 1976
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual studio pottery glazed figure of a resting bird signed Heptagon to the base and dated 1976. The figure is well potted with its wings resting on its fanned tail feathers and...
Category

1970s English Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Folky Hand-Hooked Mounted Blue Birds Rug from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand-hooked rug was found in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and has such great geometric lines. It has a thick NAP and is really great condition.The rug is sewn on linen and on a custom made wood...
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool

20th Century Bark Cloth Painting, Mbuti 'Efe' People, D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th Century bark cloth painting, Mbuti (Efe) people, Ituri Forest, D. R. Congo A painted barkcloth from the Efe people in the Ituri forest of no...
Category

1970s Congolese Tribal Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Set of Six Large Vintage Breyer Horses (Box 1 )
Located in Redding, CT
Set of Large Breyer Horses. The set of 6 consists of 5 signed Breyer Horses and one marked Blue Box/Blue Ribbon Ranch , made in China. These are all vintage and the largest size Brey...
Category

1970s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Folk Art Brutalist Flower Vase, 1970s
Located in San Carlos, CA
Cool Brutalist Folk Art vase with an asymmetrical design, nice and unusual patterns and a gorgeous blue and purple drip-glazed finish. This Mid-Century Modern vase is in very good...
Category

1970s American Brutalist Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Turn of the Century Metal Bowler
Located in Riverdale, NY
Turn of the Century Metal Bowler of molded sheet metal, possibly a salesmans sample or display item. 1930s. Marked ELTON. 10.5" x 9" x 4.
Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

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

1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Archimedes Seguso Murano Sculpture For The Veneto Region 1970's Design
Located in Taranto, IT
Archimede Seguso Murano Sculpture For The Veneto Region 1970's Design. Very rare probably unique piece. The item is in excellent conservative condition, there is no cosmetic or str...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Murano Glass

R. Simonetto USA Sailing Ships Painted on Wood, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Certified work inspired by an old print from the 1800s reworked, serigraphically reproduced and decorated by hand. Reproduction on tessellated briar.
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage USSR Cup Holder: Engraved Bison and Trees, 1970s, 1J186
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Transport yourself back to the 1970s with this vintage USSR cup holder. Meticulously crafted from sturdy metal, it carries a surprisingly lightweight feel. The captivating design sho...
Category

1970s European Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage Red Iron Facade Letter C, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “C” was made during the 1970s in France and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 0,5 kg.
Category

1970s French Industrial Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Iron

2D Plywood Marionette Mannequin
Located in Hanover, MA
Peculiar Folk Art two-dimensional marionette or mannequin comprised of ten elements of cutout half inch plywood, connected with bolts and wing nuts, permitting the limbs to be moved ...
Category

1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Plywood

Carved Wood 'Senufo' Statue on Stand
Located in Washington, DC
Hand-Carved Wood 'Senufo’' Fertility Statue, West Africa. Ivory Coast, circa 1970.
Category

1970s African Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Elegant Bronze Sculpture Showing a Hoop Dancer Original Patina 1978
Located in London, GB
Elegant Bronze Sculpture Showing a Hoop Dancer Original Patina 1978 A beautiful sculpture in bronze with original patina showing a figure of a hoop dancer performing a very flexible ...
Category

1970s Russian Minimalist Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Poster Kina Lillet, Robys 'Robert Wolff'
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Poster Kina Lillet - Robys (Robert Wolff) Lithograph mounted on canvas 1937 Stentor printing 130x197cm Signed and dated In very good condition.
Category

1930s French Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

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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