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Folk Art For Sale
Period: 2010s
Period: 1950s
Antique 1950 Book - Mérimée's Colomba, Illustrated by Pierre Rousseau - 2Y129
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Discover the classic tale of Colomba by Prosper Mérimée, beautifully illustrated by Pierre Rousseau in this 1950 edition published by Librairie Delagrave. This antique book is a piece of literary history, offering both captivating content and artistic visuals. The book shows signs of its age, with yellowed pages...
Category

1950s French Empire Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Gtdesign For casino In Touch Rug
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gtdesign For casino In Touch Rug In-Touch is a design carpet that caters to creativity and meets the most extreme needs, suited to any modern furnishing style. Made of Tencel, one...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Crafting History Textiles, Metals & Ceramics at the University of Georgia, 1st
Located in valatie, NY
Crafting History: Textiles, Metals and Ceramics at the University of Georgia, February 1, 2018 by Ashley Callahan, Annelies Mondi and Mary Hallam Pearse. Georgia Museum of Art 2018. 1st Ed softcover. For more than a century, the University of Georgia has provided students with opportunities to study textiles, metals and ceramics. This book which accompanied the exhibition of the same name, on view at the museum February 1 April 29, 2018 tells the story of a small department that began in home economics under the direction of women interested in practical applications of art and design, and now exists in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences as the Lamar Dodd School of Art, named for its long-time director. It features work by more than 30 faculty members who contributed to craft education at UGA including: Earl...
Category

2010s American Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Vintage Child's Toy Tin Large Spinning Top by Chein Company, American, Ca. 1950
Located in Incline Village, NV
Highly colorful and completely operational hard to find LARGE tin child's toy spinning top made by the J. Chein Company, Harrison, New Jersey, Circa 1950. It works great and is in co...
Category

1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Tin

California ROADSIDE BUSINESS Freeway Sign, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Take a trip drown memory lane with this 1950s California freeway sign. Taken down from Nothern California decades ago, the sign features a black background with white lettering and c...
Category

1950s American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Found and Salvaged Steel Structure on a Steel & Wooden Circular Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, a collection of spare parts come together ...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Steel

Ararat Rugs the Divrigi Ulu Mosque Wagireh Carpet Seljukrevival Rug Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of carpet comes from the book Turkish Carpets from the 13th – 18th centuries, Ahmet Ertug, 1996 pl.16. This 15th-century carpet is from Ulu Mosque, Divrigi Sivas region, c...
Category

2010s Turkish Revival Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

Set of Six Vintage Table Button Soccer Game Players, Spain, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Six Vintage Table Button Soccer Game Players, Spain, circa 1950 – Original Condition Step back in time and experience the charm of a classic Spanish pastime with this unique ...
Category

1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Sand Atlas – Beige and Taupe Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Rectangular 300 by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Sand Atlas – Beige and Taupe Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Rectangular 300 by Mohebban Dimensions: W 300 x L 220 cm Materials: Wool. The Atlas rug collection is the story of an eternal and...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Sheep Moneybox Pop Art, Pastel Blue, Made in Italy, 2022, New Collection
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
These splendid ceramic creations are born from the artistic laboratory of Mosche Bianche. The piggy bank, a means that has always been used to remind us of the importance of savi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

1950's Papier mâché french theatre head
Located in Diest, BE
A 1950's rare original James Ensor style papier mâché theatre head. This item was obtained via a private collection (France).
Category

1950s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Ken Price Signed Midcentury Modern California Studio Pottery Vase Vessel 1956
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work by famed American/ California potter/ artist Ken Price. This an earlier work done while he was at USC in 1956. Signed and noted "USC 1956" on the underside of ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Small Wood and Glass Tic Tac Toe
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
A collaboration by Orfeo Quagliata creating iconic family entertainment. This Board Games edition presents classic games like Backgammon, Chess and Tic Tac Toe, made out of wood and ...
Category

2010s Mexican Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

Sheep Moneybox Pop Art, Silver, Made in Italy, 2022, New Collection
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
These splendid ceramic creations are born from the artistic laboratory of Mosche Bianche. The piggy bank, a means that has always been used to remind us of the importance of savi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

'Mis-Shapes' Custom Rug with Combination of Orange, Burgundy, Pink, Tosca Blue
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
CUSTOM RUG for Heather SIZE 210 x 240 cm Contemporary irregular abstract shape hand-tufted Viscose wool rug A combination of neatness and abstraction. A fluid patterns and shades ...
Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Large Vintage German Christmas Jumping Jack
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large vintage christmas jumping jack in wood. The front covered in paper with a beautiful vintage decoration Handmade in the area of Erzgebirge Germany. T...
Category

1950s German Black Forest Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Statue of a Dancer "Queen Dancer", Egba People, Abeokuta, 1950s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A tall hand-carved statue of a dancer "Queen Dancer" crafted by the Egba People, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, circa 1950s. The statue is hand-carved in a rather rough way, not very...
Category

1950s Nigerian Tribal Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Musidora Head Vase
Located in Milan, IT
Rich in artistic and historical significance, this anthropomorphic vase is an iconic homage to Sicily's rich Moorish influence. Entirely handmade of terracotta, this vase of Musidora...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

1954 Antique Book Set: "Vie et Aventure de Salavin by G. Duhamel 5 books - 2Y256
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This is a 1954 antique book set of "Vie et Aventure de Salavin" by Georges Duhamel, consisting of 5 volumes. The books are in correct condition, with...
Category

1950s Unknown Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paper

1950's Lega 'Idimu' Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in London, GB
This mid-twentieth century finely carved mask, from the Lega culture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, displays the typically heart-shaped face of Lega 'Idimu' masks. Traces o...
Category

1950s Congolese Tribal Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Raffia, Hardwood

Grey & White Resin and Wood Tic Tac Toe by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Tic Tac Toe is a beautiful, modern and fun take on the classic game. The three dimensional pieces are handmade in grey with white marbled texture & grey , the board is made of oa...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Folk Art

Materials

Resin, Wood

Limited Edition Scarabeo Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Skillfully crafted in the age-old hand-knotting technique, this stunning Scarabeo is a limited edition rug fit for an eclectic home. Displayed on t...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Textile

21st Century Coffee Round Paper Bin with Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Nothing like a sleek waste bin in calfskin leather to keep your bathroom looking chic. The cylindrical body is entirely covered by hand with fine calfskin leather in a woven pattern....
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Collection of 4 Vases Moor Head, Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Sheep Moneybox Pop Art, White, Made in Italy, 2022, New Collection
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
These splendid ceramic creations are born from the artistic laboratory of Mosche Bianche. The piggy bank, a means that has always been used to remind us of the importance of savi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Gtdesign For casino In Touch Rug
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gtdesign For casino In Touch Rug In-Touch is a design carpet that caters to creativity and meets the most extreme needs, suited to any modern furnishing style. Made of Tencel, one...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

21st Almeria Wireless Large Floor Lantern
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Inspired by our iconic Almeria baskets collection, Pinetti introduces a brand new family of lanterns. Wireless and USB rechargeable these lamps are made with hand-woven plastic modu...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Samuel Mazy Biscuit Porcelain White Hydrangea Flower Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
Enhance your table with these delicate porcelain flowers by French artist Samuel Mazy. This white hydrangea is handmade in biscuit porcelain, with han...
Category

2010s French Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Samuel Mazy Glazed White & Pink Porcelain Hyacinth Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
Enhance your table with these delicate porcelain flowers by French artist Samuel Mazy, exclusive to Maison Nurita in Canada. Mazy has been working as a ceramist for nearly 20 years i...
Category

2010s French Folk Art

Materials

Copper

6' x 2' Deep Pile Aubusson Rug with French Roses design 3.5' x 2'
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Medium-sized 5' 10" x 2' 3" Deep Pile Aubusson wool on cotton Rug with French Roses design featuring a blue and tan design with pink and red rose fl...
Category

1950s American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool

English Sheep Sign Used for Woolen Store in Leek, Staffordshire UK Reproduction
Located in Chicago, IL
Decades ago, we purchased a hand-carved wood Sheep Sign that was hanging outside the front of a Woolen Store in Leek, England. For as long as I ...
Category

2010s American Country Folk Art

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Gaudi's Floral Symphony: Modern Reproduction of Casa Vicens-Inspired
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Elevate your space with a modern reproduction of Antoni Gaudi's decorative ceramic tile, inspired by the enchanting marigold and dianthus motifs from the iconic facade of Casa Vicens...
Category

2010s Spanish Jugendstil Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of 2 Moor Heads "Pop Women", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Backgammon Small Case
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant small backgammon case is made entirely in walnut wood and mahogany and uses walnut wood hinges. The playing surface is in inlaid leather a...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Adnet Style Saddle Leather Waste Basket, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome large saddle leather waste bin in the style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1950s. Extremely thick cowhide with great color and age. Wear as shown. Great patina. Good vintage condit...
Category

1950s French Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Collection of 2 Moor Heads "Mars x 2", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Black Marbled Resin and Wood Tic Tac Toe by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Tic Tac Toe is a beautiful, modern and fun take on the classic game. The three dimensional pieces are handmade in black resin with white marbled texture and the board is made of ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Folk Art

Materials

Resin, Wood

'Mis-Shapes' Contemporary Irregular Abstract Shape Hand Tufted Rug by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
'Mis-Shapes' Contemporary irregular abstract shape hand-tufted Viscose wool rug A combination of neatness and abstraction. A fluid patterns and shades of primary colors from vibrant to pastel, just enough to make your room stand out, yet still homey and comfortable. Original designed by Rannisa Soraya from RAG Home Hand-tufted with mixed Methods and Colours. It can be customised in size, and composition upon request. RAG under this brand, lies a strong picturesque construct with solid contemporary HOME ornaments. a delicate kind of mix materials arranged in artistic motifs the vision pursued by establishment of high-end line with the highest quality. RAG will constantly focusing and innovating, monitoring craftsmanship behind the product. RAG provide a wider selection to your HOME ornaments. The design will be consisted of limited edition with higher build quality to deliver premium value in unique features. Proudly Made In Indonesia...
Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Ewe sculptures
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Trio of small Ewe sculptures from Togo or Ghana.
Category

1950s Togolese Tribal Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Oil painting on canvas entitled " Glass ball" marbles series year 2017
Located in None, IT
Oil painting on cotton canvas, title "Glass Ball," year 2017, signed by the artist. The painting depicts a glass stone lying on two bergenia leaves. The gaze makes its way through th...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Taupe Hoganas Cobalt Frozen Cut Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Taupe Hoganas Frozen Cut Rug by HENZEL STUDIO Dimensions: W 139.7 x L 220.98 cm. Materials: Silk. Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, free-form shaped rugs...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Folk Art

Materials

Silk

Midcentury Mercedes Mb300 Sedan Windup on Stand by Prameta with Driver Keyc1958
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous articulated Mercedes MB300 sedan by Prameta. Green sedan sits mounted on a stand. Key for winding the clockwork mechanism is in the form of a chauffeur. In excellent vintage...
Category

1950s German Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Japanese Folk Art Tree Root Hand Carved Dolphin Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1197 Japanese tree root hand carved dolphin sculpture.
Category

1950s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Boxwood

Dana Claxton Fringing the Cube, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Dana Claxton: Fringing the Cube by Grant Arnold, Monika Kin Gagnon and Olivia Michiko Gagnon. Figure 1 Publishing, Vancouver, 2019. 1st Ed hardcover. Know...
Category

2010s Canadian Folk Art

Materials

Paper

21st Almeria Wireless Small Table Lantern
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Inspired by our iconic Almeria baskets collection, Pinetti introduces a brand new family of lanterns. Wireless and USB rechargeable these lamps are made with hand-woven plastic modu...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Back Light Chess Board with Cubic Black and White Chess Pieces
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
This chess belongs to the Board Games collection designed by Orfeo Quagliata. Exclusive techniques from the artist. 100% handmade with highest quality m...
Category

2010s Mexican Folk Art

Materials

Art Glass

Donna Rosalia Blue Oltremare Vase
Located in Milan, IT
This one-of-a-kind vase is a contemporary interpretation of the Sicilian Moor woman, an iconic artistic production of the island connected to the Arab tradition. Entirely handmade of...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

Folk Art The Buttercherner by Outsider Artist Andrew "Grandpa" Pfiender
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-109 carved and painted wall panel. Andrew "Grandpa" Pfiender born 1909 died 1986 was an outsider artist from upstate NY. Used found objects to create his...
Category

1950s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Carved Wood Alligator with Cigar
Located in Norwell, MA
with a varnish finish. The base and tray are made of rich mahogany. Wonderful craftsmanship and a fun accent piece. Weight: 29 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 37"H x " 16" W x 19"D M...
Category

2010s Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Roll Dices Game
Located in Milan, IT
Handmade roll dice game dressed in fine and soft genuine leather. Available in 14 different colors. Please, ask the Concierge for further details
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Mandan Split Horn Single Trailer Style Headdress
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Mandan split horn single trailer style headdress. Styled after an 1830 single trailer ermine bonnet worn by Chief Mato-Tope. With painted feathers. Only the most prestigious and...
Category

2010s American Folk Art

Materials

Feathers

Handmade Helmet
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Great piece of Folk Art. Handmade metal helmet with leather flaps.
Category

1950s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Steel

21st Century Euclide Stool in Wood & Calf Leather
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A new collection joined the Pinetti family. Euclide with its geometric look is an elegant stool crafted with wood structure and entirely covered in recycled leather. This lovely sto...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Carved Tuna Fish Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Six foot carved big eye tuna with painted decoration. 'Washington St. Fish and Oyster Co.' of Boston in blue paint. Distressed finish. Carved gills, fins, tail, eyes, and snout. Fitt...
Category

2010s North American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Royal antique living room round rug 1950s
Located in Cantù, IT
Royal antique living room round rug 1950s
Category

1950s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Collection of Japanese and Chinese Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of eight Japanese and Chinese masks, circa 1950s or earlier. These were recently purchased from the Manhattan estate of a Japanese man who travel...
Category

1950s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Cecì Blue Oltremare Vase
Located in Milan, IT
Every piece in this exceptional range of Greek mythology inspired vases has been carefully and entirely crafted by hand. The spectacular Cecì Vase in terracotta is painted with a viv...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Trinakrie Vase
Located in Milan, IT
This anthropomorphic vase is made entirely by hand and painted in a matte ivory monochrome tint, rich in natural pigments and resin binders that p...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

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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