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Folk Art For Sale
Style: Industrial
Style: Gothic
Industrial Metal Milk Crate, Powder Coated Navy Blue, circa 1960's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
1960s Industrial Metal milk crate. Freshly powder coated, the milk crate is sturdy and sleek in classic navy blue. A perfect addition to any room that needs...
Category
1960s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
U-haul Neon Sign, 1990s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage U-haul sign with newly added neon. U-haul company name against background of white over orange and four different colors of neon. High gloss shine with UV protection. Brand n...
Category
1990s North American Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Antique Articulate Artist's Mannequin
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940. We offer this Antique Articulate Artist's Mannequin made in oak wood.
Category
1960s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car Chevrolet El Camino C1956
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic friction motor and tin liho body in excellent vintage condition. C 1956 Chevrolet El Camino in red & black with a drop down tailgate. Japanese from the mid fifties. Believe...
Category
1950s Japanese Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Toy Car Ford Falcon Friction C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Ford Falcon Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car C1960. In excellent vintage condition with minimal, if any wear. Came from a large lot of toys th...
Category
1960s Japanese Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mid Century C1960 Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car Chevrolet Corvair
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic tin litho friction Chevy Corvair c1960 in very good condition, near mint. Ralph Nadar of course made the Corvair infamous in his book, "Unsafe At Any Speed" which led to th...
Category
1960s Japanese Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Early Danish Double Sided Neon Bakery Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
When we first found this neon sign our restorer was excited to work on it. He believes that the sign was a handmade and one-off being produced by a skilled metal fabricator. It was m...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Late 20th Century "The Corner General Store" Original Modern Acrylic Painting of
Located in Cookeville, TN
Original Acrylic Painting Titled "The Corner General Store", this modern style painting of a city street has a partial sticker from an art competition on the back, but the artist nam...
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large Antique Wooden "Keep Maine Green" Sign c.1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A hand painted wood sign with applied letters "Keep Maine Green".
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Paint, Plastic....
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Large Antique Terracotta 19th Century Dairy Bowl Kitchen Decoration, C.1880
Located in London, GB
A very large 19th century dairy bowl. c.1880
Terracotta with beautiful green glazed bowl with wonderful ancient stapled repair. Some minor chipping here and there, but a great dec...
Category
Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Mounted Asafo Flag of Ghana c.1820-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Contact us for more shipping quotes: S16 Home San Francisco.
An original Asafo flag depicting the Fante people of Ghana, Africa and the Union Jack of the United Kingdom. Mou...
Category
19th Century Industrial Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Large Heavy Duty Cast Iron Gentlemen Wall Sign Plaque, C.1930
Located in London, GB
A large heavy duty cast iron Gentlemen sign. c.1930
In totally original condition with an amazing patina to the green paint. Likely once mounted outside a public restroom or simil...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Illuminated Letter E , 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial illuminated letter V was made in Italy during the 1980s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a vhite metal body and a white plexiglass cover....
Category
1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Large Vintage Wool American Flag with 48 Stars c.1940-1950-FREE SHIPPING
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A large wool American flag made with 48 hand sewn stars and stripes. It is in good condition and has brass grommets to hang.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.19...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage Valley Forge American Flag with 48 Stars c.1940-1950-FREE SHIPPING
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A large Valley Forge American flag made with 48 hand sewn stars and stripes. It is in good condition and has brass grommets to hang.
CREATOR Valley Forge.
DATE OF MAN...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Gothic Wood Panel, France, 1600s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This charming iconic gothic panel has a beautifully carved geometric pattern decoration with a carved frame. The combination of the geometric architectural decoration with its beauti...
Category
16th Century French Gothic Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Collection of 8 Antique Cloth Sad Irons With Wooden Handle, Rare & Collectibles
Located in Bochum, NRW
A beautiful collection of eight antique clothes irons / sad irons.
They are oval-shaped and feature a cast iron base with a detachable wood handle.
Ma...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Timeless Reflections Medium Tan & Silver 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
We present a masterpiece in the form of a Modern Rug, meticulously hand-knotted in the heart of rural India. Crafted from a luxurious combination of wool and bamboo silk, this rug ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Wooden Wheelchair
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1900. We offer this rare Wooden Wheelchair. Crafted in wood and Iron, the wheelchair showcases impeccable workmanship that speaks to the heart ...
Category
1890s American Industrial Antique Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Stunning Vintage Metal Advertising Letter A
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A stunning vintage metal advertising letter A.
The patina on this item is sensational.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage Retro Metal & Wooden Slatted Play Way Sledge, 60
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
The classics are definitely the best and this wooden slatted sledge is no exception.
This sledge would make for a great prop or decorative piece this winter and all year along.
Vibrant Blue steel metal frame with wooden slats.
Manufactured by Play Way in the 60s
A very sturdy sledge in good condition, it does have wear and tear but good for its age
This antique vintage sleigh...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Large Heavy Duty Cast Iron Gentlemen Wall Sign Plaque, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A large and incredible heavy duty cast iron Gentlemen sign. c.1920
In original condition with an amazing patina. Likely once mounted outside a public restroom.
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Lifesize Garden Sculpture of a Woman by artist Jon Westberg
By Jon Westberg
Located in Redding, CT
Lifesize Sculpture of a Woman by artist Jon Westberg. This stunnning Industrial sculpture of a woman with umbrella is entitled "Silent Rain". Steam punk in style the figures body p...
Category
1960s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum, Metal, Steel
Handmade Brutalist Sheet Metal Goose
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whether it's a goose or a duck, or some other waterfowl this handmade metal bird is sure to make a splash in any space. Layers of cut and welded sheet metal give a wonderful lifelike...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Vintage Heavy Cast Iron Dog Lawn Sign
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this original Vintage Heavy Cast Iron Dog Lawn Sign. Made in iron with great patina
Category
1950s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Breitling Retail Store Display Advertising Sign
By Breitling
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce vintage Breitling watch three-dimensional retail store advertising display stand window sign.
Rare large free-standing example, only given to select dealers, featuring a tall rectangular solid wood frame, raised chrome Breitling letters, over a yellow jet plane in sculptural relief form, on a most distinctive artistically distressed background; the reverse finished with a flueele fabric and adorned with the Breitling 1884 logo; rising on metal feet.
Dimensions: (approx)
29.5" High, 24.5" Wide, 5.5" Deep
Condition Report:
Great original unrestored vintage condition. Presents well. Some condition issues/retaining vintage character marks and charm, including scattered nicks, mainly to the front top right frame, minor scuffs to the letters, scratches, slight bend to left foot pad, all typical wear consistent with age and indicative of industrial use.
At the time of writing this, we also have some other luxury watch store signage / merchandising displays, including Rolex, Panerai, Cartier, antique clock...
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Antique Steel & Cast Iron Bus Station Standing Pole Sign by J.G. Pollard Co.
Located in New York, NY
Manufactured by J.G. Pollard Co., a company with a long history dating back to its establishment in 1837 in Brooklyn, New York, this sign represents a part of the heritage of metal c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Steel, Iron
Vintage Industrial Mid-Century Scratch Built Hand Made Wooden Child Cart, C.1950
Located in London, GB
A wonderful scratch built childs red bicycle wagon. c.1950
Hand built and painted little red wagon full of charm and character. Could be repurposed as a planter, garden decoration...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Large Industrial Illuminating Letter "R" Sign, USA circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large industrial illuminating electric letter ‘R’ sign from a Northwestern United States Emergency Room. 2 feet wide and 2.5 feet tall. Letter 'E' also availabl...
Category
1940s North American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Articulate Artist's Mannequin
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940. We offer this Antique Articulate Artist's Mannequin made in wood and brass tripod.
Category
1940s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Vintage Paintings with Minstrel Scenes from the Manesse Song Manuscri
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Six Vintage Paintings with Minstrel Scenes from the Manesse Song Manuscript
A set of six paintings depicting minstrel scenes from the mane...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Gothic Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Pink Illuminated Letter T , 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial plastic illuminated facade letter T was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It is equipped with a LED strip. The letter c...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Pink Illuminated Letter A , 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial plastic illuminated facade letter A was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It is equipped with a LED strip. The letter c...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Red Iron Facade Letter Z, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “Z” was made during the 1970s in Italy and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 1 kg.
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Antique Wood And Iron Gopher
Located in New Orleans, LA
This industrial cart was made to load and unload railroad cars in a Wisconsin factory about 1900, and is signed "Gopher Floor Truck, Faribault, Mn."
This well worn salvage cart is ready to repurpose as a coffee table or whatever else you can imagine. The top deck is oak and maple planks with a very fine finish that preserves loads of wear, stains and separations for antique character. Four cast iron wheels are original on this American made factory cart. Solid and heavy it's the real McCoy...
Category
Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Bell System Telephone Double Sided Flange Porcelain Sign
Located in San Mateo, CA
Flange mount double sided Bell public telephone porcelain sign. The porcelain has good color. There are some losses around the edges and in the sign.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Set of Three Vintage Paintings with People in Rococo Costumes
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Three Vintage Paintings with People in Rococo Costumes
A set of three paintings depicting two noble ladies and a noble man in Rococo costumes. Handpainted with enamel paint o...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Gothic Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Trumper Co.Sewing Machine
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 19th century Trumper Co., Wilmington Pedal Sewing Machine. It depicts a rectangular wood base with a tall wide piece of wood standing in 90 degree position in the mid late...
Category
19th Century American Industrial Antique Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage Illuminated Letter P , 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial illuminated facade letter P was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a black bakelite body and a white plexigl...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Bakelite, Plexiglass
Large Vintage Grey Iron Facade Letter C , 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “C” was made during the 1970s in Italy and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 1,5 kg.
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Blue Iron Facade Letter N, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “N” was made during the 1970s in Italy and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 1 kg.
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron
"News of the World" Enameled Porcelain Sign c.1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Single sided porcelain sign advertising the English newspaper, News of the World.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Enameled P...
Category
Early 20th Century British Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Large Vintage Illuminated Letter N , 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial illuminated letter N was made in United Kingdom during the 1980s and comes from an old advertising banner BENTLEY It features a black metal body and a white ...
Category
1980s British Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Large Vintage Grey Iron Facade Letter T, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “T” was made during the 1970s in Italy and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 1,5 kg.
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Dark Red Illuminated Letter E , 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial plastic dark red facade illuminated letter E was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It is equipped with a LED strip. .T...
Category
1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Plastic
Large Vintage Grey Iron Facade Letter A , 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “A” was made during the 1970s in Italy and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 1,7 kg.
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Blue Iron Facade Letter T, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “T” was made during the 1970s in Italy and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 1,2 kg.
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Illuminated Letter I, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial illuminated facade letter I was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a black bakelite body and a white plexigl...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Bakelite, Plexiglass
Government Telephones Canada Double Sided Porcelain Sign
Located in San Mateo, CA
Double sided Government Telephones porcelain sign. This sign has losses in the corners and edges. There is a large loss in the image on one side.
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Set of Three Vintage Paintings with People in Rococo Costumes
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Three Vintage Paintings with People in Rococo Costumes
A set of three paintings depicting two noble ladies and a noble man in Rococo costumes. Handpainted in Germany ca. 1950...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Gothic Folk Art
Materials
Wood
2 Antique Primitive Industrial Cast Iron & Wood Block Pulley Hooks Starline 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Two primitive antique iron and wood pulley hoist hooks, one by Starline. Rustic, nautical, industrial, farmhouse, cabin decor.
DIMENSIONS:
Large - 4.25” x 2.75” x 13.75” / Small -...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Large Vintage Illuminated Letter C , 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial illuminated letter C was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a black metal body and a white plexiglass cover....
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Blue Iron Facade Letter Z, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “Z” was made during the 1970s in Italy and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 0,8 kg.
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Illuminated Letter N , 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial illuminated letter L was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a black metal ...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Illuminated Letter A , 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial illuminated facade letter A was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a black bakelite body and a white plexigl...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Bakelite, Plexiglass
Vintage Blue Iron Facade Letter U, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “U” was made during the 1970s in Italy and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 0,8 kg.
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Illuminated Letter T, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial illuminated letter T was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a black metal ...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Large Vintage Yellow Illuminated Letter T , 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade illuminated letter T was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a metal body and a plexiglass cover. It i...
Category
1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Chrome, Iron
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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