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19th Century Swedish antique Folk Art Country primitive desk with original paint
19th Century Swedish antique Folk Art Country primitive desk with original paint

19th Century Swedish antique Folk Art Country primitive desk with original paint

Located in Boden, SE

A charming country-style desk from Umeå, Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. The table is in Folk Art Empire style. The desk features its untouched original paintwork and a rustic tablet...

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1840s Swedish Empire Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Misshapes Organic Shapes Rug in Blush Color by RAG home
Misshapes Organic Shapes Rug in Blush Color by RAG home

Misshapes Organic Shapes Rug in Blush Color by RAG home

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

Misshapes Dune Form explores the beauty of unstructured design through an organic, free-form silhouette inspired by nature’s slow transformations. This sculptural rug blends soft des...

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2010s Asian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

American Country Provincial Farmhouse Wooden Trough
American Country Provincial Farmhouse Wooden Trough

American Country Provincial Farmhouse Wooden Trough

Located in Queens, NY

American rustic farmhouse wooden trough with two compartments supported on four legs.

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Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Folk Art

1970's Mexican Hand Carved Gourd Bowl Sculpture with Animal Motifs
1970's Mexican Hand Carved Gourd Bowl Sculpture with Animal Motifs

1970's Mexican Hand Carved Gourd Bowl Sculpture with Animal Motifs

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 1970's Mexican jackfruit gourd bowl, hand carved with jungle animal motifs on outer surface, Interior has a natural surface.. This piece was likely ...

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1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Organic Material

New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet

New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...

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2010s Turkish Kilim Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Very rare plastic stand of the M&M's candy company mascot, 1990s
Very rare plastic stand of the M&M's candy company mascot, 1990s

Very rare plastic stand of the M&M's candy company mascot, 1990s

Located in Praha, CZ

Plastic stand in the shape of the M&M's mascot from the 1990s, 103cm high. The production of the candy began in 1941, when Forrest Mars saw soldiers eating chocolate candies dip...

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1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Plastic

Antique Protozoa Biological Wall Chart
Antique Protozoa Biological Wall Chart

Antique Protozoa Biological Wall Chart

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Educational Scientific Protozoa Chart Overall Dimensions: 42" x 55" Materials: Wood & Paper

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

19th Century Brass Doorstop With The British Royal Coat-Of-Arms
19th Century Brass Doorstop With The British Royal Coat-Of-Arms

19th Century Brass Doorstop With The British Royal Coat-Of-Arms

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully patinated solid brass British Coat of Arms, - on a stand. This can be used as a door stop, and could also be used as a bookend. The piece is from the late 1800's. ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Antique Leather Book "La Mascarade Humaine", By Gavarni, 1881s, France
Antique Leather Book "La Mascarade Humaine", By Gavarni, 1881s, France

Antique Leather Book "La Mascarade Humaine", By Gavarni, 1881s, France

By Paul Gavarni

Located in Greven, DE

Wonderful rare antique leather book, original from 1881 by Paul Gavarni. Illustrated by Gavarni are: Histoire de politiquer ; Les propos de Thomas Vireloque ; Les Bohèmes ; Manières ...

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19th Century French Antique Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Paper

American Country Taxidermy Bear Bust Wall Plaque
American Country Taxidermy Bear Bust Wall Plaque

American Country Taxidermy Bear Bust Wall Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

American Country style taxidermy bust of a brwon bear with it\'s mouth agape and mounted on a wooden plaque

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Folk Art

Carnival of Venice Vintage Hanging Tiles, Hand-Painted, 20th Century
Carnival of Venice Vintage Hanging Tiles, Hand-Painted, 20th Century

Carnival of Venice Vintage Hanging Tiles, Hand-Painted, 20th Century

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Set of four hand made and painted tiles professionally framed it wood frame , depicting caricatures from The Carnival of Venice. Which is annual festival held in Venice, Italy. The festival is world-famous for its elaborate masks. The celebration takes place over ten days in which people dress up and take part in organized parades or simple processions on the street. The costumes are seventeenth-century Venetian dresses.

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20th Century Italian Folk Art

Materials

Composition

Fine Ethiopian Oromo Headrest Neck Rest African Tribal Art
Fine Ethiopian Oromo Headrest Neck Rest African Tribal Art

Fine Ethiopian Oromo Headrest Neck Rest African Tribal Art

Located in London, GB

A superb elegant example of a Ethiopian head rest from the Oromo tribe. Carved in hard wood in Crescent shape with cut sections Matured aged used patina height 15 cm Period: Early-...

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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Massive 19th C. Hand-Carved Wood Dough Bowl
Massive 19th C. Hand-Carved Wood Dough Bowl

Massive 19th C. Hand-Carved Wood Dough Bowl

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large hand-carved Antique Dough Bowl or Trencher in original condition. Notable for its large size and fine traditional form, the Bowl has an admirable timeworn quality and very fi...

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19th Century American Primitive Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

"La Immaculada, " Polychromed Mid-19th Century Figural Carving
"La Immaculada, " Polychromed Mid-19th Century Figural Carving

"La Immaculada, " Polychromed Mid-19th Century Figural Carving

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Figural wooden carving of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Immaculate Conception). Carved in folkloric style, this well-preserved statue retains its original coat of polychrome paint. Its flesh tones, light-blue, and silver-gilding vividly shine through a natural patina that has become glossy from a century’s worth of handling. The Virgin as the "Immaculata" (conceived in immaculate purity), is posed on the globe of the world, in triumph over sin, represented by the serpent that tempted Eve with a forbidden apple. The sculpture's facial features include glass eyes and eyelashes. This rare antique sculpture is perfect for a collection of sacred antique...

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1850s Italian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Oceanic Ramu River  Sepik Papua Crocodile headrest Tribal Art Interior Design
Oceanic Ramu River  Sepik Papua Crocodile headrest Tribal Art Interior Design

Oceanic Ramu River Sepik Papua Crocodile headrest Tribal Art Interior Design

Located in London, GB

A superbly executed carved and painted Crocodile Headrest from the Sepik region of Papua new Guinea The crocodile image finely carved in linear form with serrated tail with the cane Legs, the crocodile is revered and is a important part of the mythology of the Sepik region and features heavily in Sepik art...

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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Tramp Art Box, c.1890
Tramp Art Box, c.1890

Tramp Art Box, c.1890

Located in Savannah, GA

A three lid pedestal tramp art box, circa 1890s. Larger compartment under top. Velvet lined. 10 ¾ inches wide by 7 ¾ inches deep by 10 ¼ inches tall

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1890s Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Velvet, Wood

19thc Stoneware Two Gallon Decorated Crock
19thc Stoneware Two Gallon Decorated Crock

19thc Stoneware Two Gallon Decorated Crock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original decorated stoneware crock with handles in fine condition.This crock was found in Pennsylvania.Wonderful blue glaze decoration.

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

19Thc Blue & White Eight Point Star Quilt
19Thc Blue & White Eight Point Star Quilt

19Thc Blue & White Eight Point Star Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Eight point star quilt in blue & white with a swag border in pristine condition.Note the flying geese borders surround the stars.This quilt was found in Virginia and we believe...

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1870s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Women's Woolen Coat from USSR: Classic Black and White Elegance, 1J90
Vintage Women's Woolen Coat from USSR: Classic Black and White Elegance, 1J90

Vintage Women's Woolen Coat from USSR: Classic Black and White Elegance, 1J90

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Embrace the timeless charm of the 1970s with this exquisite vintage women's woolen coat from the USSR. Made in the German Democratic Republic (GDR) by Quintet-Moden, this black and white coat exudes sophistication and style that transcends fashion eras. Crafted with a blend of 75% wool and 25% штапель, this coat showcases the superior quality and attention to detail that defined the fashion landscape of the era. With a length of 118cm, sleeve length of 65cm, and a chest circumference of 63cm, this coat ensures a comfortable and flattering fit. Emblazoned with the original label reading "176-100-108," this coat is a testament to its authentic vintage origins. In original good condition and without any problems, this vintage treasure preserves its allure for the discerning fashion enthusiast. Whether you're a collector of vintage fashion, a lover of classic elegance, or someone seeking a statement piece, this women's coat is a cherished find. Embrace the opportunity to own a piece of history and allow the black and white color palette to make a bold and versatile fashion statement. With this vintage woolen coat from the USSR, savor the joy of wearing a garment that epitomizes the artistry and craftsmanship of an era defined by elegance and sophistication. Relish the feeling of slipping into a piece that carries the legacy of GDR's Quintet-Moden, renowned for their commitment to excellence. Add this women's black and white woolen coat to your collection and let its classic charm elevate your style. Celebrate the fusion of Soviet and GDR fashion influences and enjoy the experience of wearing a coat that embodies the essence of vintage elegance. Embrace the allure of authentic vintage fashion...

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1970s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Jorge Wilmot Ceramic Owl Sculpture, Tonalá Folk Art, Mexico, 1960
Jorge Wilmot Ceramic Owl Sculpture, Tonalá Folk Art, Mexico, 1960

Jorge Wilmot Ceramic Owl Sculpture, Tonalá Folk Art, Mexico, 1960

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Striking ceramic owl sculpture signed by Mexican master potter Jorge Wilmot (Signed piece), a key figure in the 20th-century revival of Tonalá ceramics. This highly decorative piece ...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Antique American Amusement Park Motorcycle Painted Carousel Carnival Ride 1940s
Antique American Amusement Park Motorcycle Painted Carousel Carnival Ride 1940s

Antique American Amusement Park Motorcycle Painted Carousel Carnival Ride 1940s

Located in Portland, OR

Antique American carnival amusement park, carousel motorcycle ride, from the late 1940s. A fabulous late 1940s motorcycle carousel ride, the motorcycle body is made of wood and is ha...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Steel, Iron

Hand Carved Signed Vintage Folk Art Wood Swan Decoy Sculpture
Hand Carved Signed Vintage Folk Art Wood Swan Decoy Sculpture

Hand Carved Signed Vintage Folk Art Wood Swan Decoy Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic, hand-carved Folk Art swan decoy with a wonderful classic shape, beautiful white color and finely carved form. The work is signed by the art...

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20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Lega Tribal Mask, Hand-Carved Wood with Kaolin, Congo, 1950s Design
Lega Tribal Mask, Hand-Carved Wood with Kaolin, Congo, 1950s Design

Lega Tribal Mask, Hand-Carved Wood with Kaolin, Congo, 1950s Design

Located in Ljubljana, SI

This old mask has a custom made stand and was used in initiation ceremonies. Lega masks always have special facial shapes. It is from one piece of wood cut and has beautiful geometri...

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1950s Congolese Tribal Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Kaolin, Hardwood

Wooden Octagonal Tramp or Folk Art Basket, 20th Century
Wooden Octagonal Tramp or Folk Art Basket, 20th Century

Wooden Octagonal Tramp or Folk Art Basket, 20th Century

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

An octagonal decorative wooden tramp art basket. Created from popsicle sticks, this basket is lightweight, perfect for holding remotes or other odds and en...

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20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Glazed earthenware medaillon, with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin.
Glazed earthenware medaillon, with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin.

Glazed earthenware medaillon, with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin.

By Jerome Galvin

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Glazed earthenware medaillon, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base. 2025. Unique piece. H: 12.9 × 12.9 x 2.2 inches. - Born in 1975 i...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Gaddi Torso Marble Sculpture
Gaddi Torso Marble Sculpture

Gaddi Torso Marble Sculpture

By Raffaello Romanelli

Located in Milan, IT

A sculpture in precious white Carrara marble reproducing the Torso Gaddi, the famous fragmentary sculpture displayed in the Uffizi Museums in Florence, which inspired many great arti...

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2010s Italian Folk Art

Materials

Carrara Marble

Ancient Cypriot Blackware Jug with Incised Geometric Decoration
Ancient Cypriot Blackware Jug with Incised Geometric Decoration

Ancient Cypriot Blackware Jug with Incised Geometric Decoration

Located in London, GB

A charming, handmade blackware jug with incised decoration, iconic of early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus before the invention of the potters wh...

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15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Prehistoric Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Medallic Ancient Greek Silver Coin, Tetradrachm of Philip II, c. 432-337 BC
Medallic Ancient Greek Silver Coin, Tetradrachm of Philip II, c. 432-337 BC

Medallic Ancient Greek Silver Coin, Tetradrachm of Philip II, c. 432-337 BC

Located in London, GB

​​A magnificent high-relief silver tetradrachm, issued under King Philip II of Macedon at the famed Pella mint, circa 342 - 337 BC. The obverse with a powerful portrait of Zeus, th...

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Antique Set of Rustic Hunters Cutlery with Chamois Horn Handles
Antique Set of Rustic Hunters Cutlery with Chamois Horn Handles

Antique Set of Rustic Hunters Cutlery with Chamois Horn Handles

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique set of rustic hunters cutlery with Chamois Horn Handles A rare antique set of knife and fork. The handles are made of genuine chamois horn. Tines and blade are made of galva...

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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Folk Art

Materials

Metal

American Running Horse Weathervane by E.G. Washburne & Co. 19th Century
American Running Horse Weathervane by E.G. Washburne & Co. 19th Century

American Running Horse Weathervane by E.G. Washburne & Co. 19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

A 19th-century American full-bodied running horse weathervane by E. G. Washburne & Co. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this weathervane showcases the remarkable arti...

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Bronze, Zinc

Zabihi Collection Oversize Large Camel Moroccan Rug
Zabihi Collection Oversize Large Camel Moroccan Rug

Zabihi Collection Oversize Large Camel Moroccan Rug

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind large square room size with a happy-go-lucky large camel sitting on an ivory ground. The wool on this is phenomenal. it's soft on the feet. The hump on the camel has a ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Yayoi Kusama Skateboard Deck
Yayoi Kusama Skateboard Deck

Yayoi Kusama Skateboard Deck

By Yayoi Kusama

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Yayoi Kusama MoMa Skateboard Deck: This Kusama skateboard deck features Kusama's Dots Obsession imagery and makes for standout Kusama wall art that hangs with ease. Published by MoMa...

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2010s American Post-Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Hand Carved in Switzerland, circa 1930s
Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Hand Carved in Switzerland, circa 1930s

Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Hand Carved in Switzerland, circa 1930s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Handcarved in Switzerland circa 1930s. A vintage statue of a strolling bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved and handpainted with naturalistic details in Brienz, Switzerland ca. 1930s. A nice example of the famous Black Forest Woodcarvings made in Switzerland. The tradition of wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the region were looking for new employment opportunities. They used their skills from traditional crafts, carving everyday objects and sculptures, and created a new business. Many woodcarvers where trained in the 'School of Wood Carving, Brienz' which was established in 1884. Around 1900 the woodcarving industry counted ca. 2000 woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour Tourism wealthy people from all over the word visited the area and took their woodcarving souvenirs home. Today some companies, like 'Huggler Holzbildhauerei' still exist and build traditional sculptures. Measures: Length: 11.02" (28 cm) Width: 3.94" (10 cm) Height: 6.69" (17 cm) Literature Reference: Peter F. Blackman, Black Forest Woodcarvings, Atglen 2009. Jay Arenski, Simon and Michael Daniels, Swiss Carvings...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Wood

20th Century American Folk Art Carved Stop Sign
20th Century American Folk Art Carved Stop Sign

20th Century American Folk Art Carved Stop Sign

Located in Chicago, IL

A 20th century American Folk Art hand-carved and painted wood stop sign mounted on a custom steel stand.

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20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Large Wood Stairs, circa 1940
Early 20th Century Large Wood Stairs, circa 1940

Early 20th Century Large Wood Stairs, circa 1940

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Early 20th century wood stairs. Manufactured in France, circa 1940. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials...

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Pyramidal Hmong Hill Tribe Silver Hairpin – Asian art antiques
Antique Pyramidal Hmong Hill Tribe Silver Hairpin – Asian art antiques

Antique Pyramidal Hmong Hill Tribe Silver Hairpin – Asian art antiques

Located in London, GB

Antique Pyramidal Hmong Hill Tribe Silver Hairpin – Asian art antiques This striking large pyramidal antique silver hairpin was handcrafted by the Hmong people of northern Laos, dat...

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1960s Laotian Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Aldo Londi Koala Bear Savings Box for Bitossi,  Italy 1960s
Aldo Londi Koala Bear Savings Box for Bitossi,  Italy 1960s

Aldo Londi Koala Bear Savings Box for Bitossi, Italy 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Aldo Londi Koala Bear Savings Box for Bitossi, Italy 1960s A beautiful Aldo Londi designed Koala bear in the shape of a savings box. The Koala is made of heavy ceramics - pottery,...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Set of Six 19th C Hand Made Handled Buttocks Baskets
Set of Six 19th C Hand Made Handled Buttocks Baskets

Set of Six 19th C Hand Made Handled Buttocks Baskets

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of Six 19th C Hand Made Handled Butt Baskets Measurements of basket are as follows and are approximate - When looking at the 1st image from top left...

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Hemp

Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket
Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket

Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th century American Navajo blanket rug Details rug no. r5834 size 1' 4" x 3' 1" (41 x 94 cm)

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Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Massive Merchant Schooner Model
Massive Merchant Schooner Model

Massive Merchant Schooner Model

Located in Greenwich, CT

Impressive and rare example of a model English merchant sailing vessel, circa 1860, that plied the China Trade from England to Hong Kong. The ship has the sail rig of the Sandy Hook pilot boats...

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1860s English Sporting Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Linen, Wood

18th Century Swedish Blue Painted Wooden Box with Ironwork
18th Century Swedish Blue Painted Wooden Box with Ironwork

18th Century Swedish Blue Painted Wooden Box with Ironwork

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A Swedish Baroque box with original ironwork, key and working lock dated (forged in iron) 1752. This pine wood box, bought in the region of "Dalsland" in Sweden, not far from from No...

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1750s Norwegian Baroque Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century
Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century

Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century

Located in Bochum, NRW

A hand carved wood wall mask, vintage from the 20th Century. African Folk Art. Handmade and carved from a single piece of exotic wood, in a manner specific to traditional African ar...

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1970s African Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Hand Crafted Wooden Mortar and Pestle
Hand Crafted Wooden Mortar and Pestle

Hand Crafted Wooden Mortar and Pestle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A well crafted wooden Folk Art Mortar and Pestle. The piece is used for crushing everything from herbs and spices, to medicines. While the piece is practical, the wooden craftsmans...

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20th Century Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Abaca Tapis Skirt, Philippines, Mid-20th Century
Abaca Tapis Skirt, Philippines, Mid-20th Century

Abaca Tapis Skirt, Philippines, Mid-20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Abaca Tapis Skirt Bagobo people, Mindanao, Philippines Mid-20th century Hemp family Measures: H 23.25 in x W 27.5 in Fully opened: H: 46.5 in x W: 55 in Abaca is a textile unique to...

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Mid-20th Century Philippine Folk Art

Materials

Hemp

Vintage Brass Palm or Banana Tree Sculpture
Vintage Brass Palm or Banana Tree Sculpture

Vintage Brass Palm or Banana Tree Sculpture

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chic mid century Italian banana tree sculpture crafted in brass in a bold stylized form with removable palms set in a sculptural trunk on a base with embossed floral designs. Base- ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Otto and Vivika Heino Signed Midcentury Large California Studio Pottery Bowl
Otto and Vivika Heino Signed Midcentury Large California Studio Pottery Bowl

Otto and Vivika Heino Signed Midcentury Large California Studio Pottery Bowl

By Otto and Vivika Heino

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully designed, exquisitely handmade bowl by pottery or ceramics masters husband and wife artists Vivika and Otto Heino. The two were best known for their inspired designs and distinctive glazes. This relatively hefty bowl is signed on the underside and is in excellent vintage condition with no discernible flaws. Really quite riveting and sure to Stand out in any collection or setting. Dimensions: 5.5" high, 8.5" diameter. They are winners of the following awards: Gold Medal from the sixth Biennale internationale de céramique d'art, in Vallauris, France. (1978) Silver medal from the International Ceramics Exhibitions in Ostend, Belgium (1959) Their work can be found in the following museums and collections: American Craft Museum, New York City, NY American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, California Ariana Museum, Geneva, Switzerland Arizona State University Art Museum, Tempe, Arizona Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore, Maryland Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State University, Ames Iowa Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution, New York, New York County Art Museum and Craft Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles, CA Craft and Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles, California Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines, Iowa De Young Museum, San Francisco, CA Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, New York Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, Massachusetts Fred Jones, Jr. Museum of Art, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma Hartford Jewish Community Center, Hartford, Connecticut Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, Nebraska Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach, California Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Los Angeles, California Memphis College of Art, Memphis, Tennessee Mills College Art Museum, Oakland, California Mingei Museum, San Diego Museum of Art and Design, New York, New York Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, Utah State University, Logan, Utah Picasso Museum in Vallauris, France St. Paul Gallery, St. Paul, Minnesota Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery, Scripps College, Claremont, California Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC Southern Highland Craft Guild, Asheville, North Carolina Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota, Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Illinois Ventura County...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Central Anatolian Old Runner Kilim, Geometric Wool Rug Turkish Carpet
Vintage Central Anatolian Old Runner Kilim, Geometric Wool Rug Turkish Carpet

Vintage Central Anatolian Old Runner Kilim, Geometric Wool Rug Turkish Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is Central Anatolian Vintage with a rare and beautiful color composition. It is a long and thin runner that reaches up to three meters. What is amaz...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Large and Well-Preserved Neanderthal Stone Tool with Blue-White Patina and Old L
Large and Well-Preserved Neanderthal Stone Tool with Blue-White Patina and Old L

Large and Well-Preserved Neanderthal Stone Tool with Blue-White Patina and Old L

Located in London, GB

A beautifully preserved and notably large neanderthal stone tool, crafted by our early ancestors from a flint nodule. Almost ionic of the Neanderthals of the Middle Palaeolithic, thi...

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15th Century and Earlier French Prehistoric Antique Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Early 20th Century 'The Virginian' Cigar Store Indian
Early 20th Century 'The Virginian' Cigar Store Indian

Early 20th Century 'The Virginian' Cigar Store Indian

By Samuel Anderson Robb

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

An impressive early 20th-century carved and polychrome painted cigar store Indian standing approximately 6 feet tall to the tip of the feathers. The base features replacement boards—...

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1920s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

Chinese Signboard with Gold Coloured Calligraphy from Hardwood, C. 1900
Chinese Signboard with Gold Coloured Calligraphy from Hardwood, C. 1900

Chinese Signboard with Gold Coloured Calligraphy from Hardwood, C. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

With a wood coloured base this signboard (crafted entirely from wood) highlights 3 large gold coloured Chinese Characters. The signboard dates to the early 20th Century and has aged ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pre Columbian Calima vessel Colombia ancient South America
Pre Columbian Calima vessel Colombia ancient South America

Pre Columbian Calima vessel Colombia ancient South America

Located in London, GB

Pre Columbian  Calima vessel Colombia ancient South America  A Calima vessel featuring double spouted stirrup vessel with incised design in red clay   Calima circa 200 BC- 400 AD Col...

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15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Clay

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.

Questions About Folk Art

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What Ukrainian folk art is called depends on its medium. Named after the village from which it emerged, Petrykivka is a type of decorative painting that often features colorful flowers and birds against a white background. The name for decorating eggs is pysanky, and vyshyvka is the term for decorative embroidery. Explore a large selection of folk art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between fine and folk art comes down primarily to function. Fine artists produce paintings, prints, sculptures and other artworks to express an idea or concept, communicate a message or tell a story. With folk art, artists are usually more interested in following cultural traditions than self-expression. Pieces of folk art often have more practical uses compared to works of fine art, such as quilts and furniture. Other examples of folk art include pottery, masks, textiles and carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of fine and folk art.