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FOLK ART STYLE
Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.
Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.
Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the 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.
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 antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.
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Style: Folk Art
Very Early Nantucket Lightship Basket, circa 1860
Located in Nantucket, MA
Very Early Nantucket lightship basket, circa 1860, an oval open basket with wide splint staves, split wood rim, cane weave, solid birch bottom plate, and sha...
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1860s American Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Cane, Wood
Hand Carved Volk Art Box with Mermaid & Brass Intarsia, Warsaw
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The fish-women or mermaid has been a symbol of the City of Warsaw, Poland since 1622. This box made around the beginning of the 20th century has a lot going on. Brass inlay 3 x W for...
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Early 1900s Polish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Brass
4 Hand Made Wicker Nesting Baskets Fruit Bowls Native Shovel Dust Pan
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four hand woven nesting baskets in the shape of dust pan, fruit bowl or shovel.
Measures: Largest - 16” x 13” x 4.75” / Smallest - 8.75” x 7.5”...
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20th Century Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wicker
"Amérique du Sud Des Pays et des Hommes", South America Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
”Amérique du Sud Des Pays et des hommes” book.
South America - Countries and People - tome 1
Amérique du Sud tome 1: Vénézuela, Colombie, Equateur, Pérou, Bolivie, Chilie
Des pays...
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1980s Guatemalan Vintage Folk Art More Folk Art
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Paper
Hand Painted Fruit on Wood Serving Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand painted wood fruit serving tray with double handles. The condition is very good. It looks like a very well done still life.
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1910s American Vintage Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
Ink Pads for Fabrics, India, Early 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Stamp composed of a set of small welded copper plates forming a bird motif. These stamps were to be printed on the drapery.
Indian work, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art More Folk Art
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Copper, Iron
Vintage US Map American Flag Wall Art
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and original wall art in the shape of the US depicting the American Flag along with all it states. This piece of Americana dates from the 1990s and the artist is unknown. T...
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1990s American Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Antique Folk Art Cane or Walking Stick with Burl Wood Handle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Folk Art cane or walking stick is completely unmarked, but presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1920 in the Folk Art style. The handle of the cane is a lacqu...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
Antique White Maple Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials
Located in Tiverton, RI
Our Sunnybrook four poster pencil post bed featuring four hand carved Folk Art inspired bird finials is shown as a Queen in our Antiqued Maple finish. Shown are a Tufted Titmouse, a Red Breasted Nuthatch, a Black Capped Chickadee and an American Goldfinch...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
Hand Made Folk Art Sterling Necklace and Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern and Architectural Sterling Necklace and Earrings - hand-made and trending, this piece, along with their earrings have the effortless and artistic flavor of Architect, Frank Ge...
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20th Century Folk Art More Folk Art
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Sterling Silver
Decorated Box with Overlays
Located in Nantucket, MA
Stained pine with hinged top, decorated with geometric design out of recycled piano keys. The interior with a removable organizing drawer. Illegible names with numbers are faintly wr...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Antique Folk Art Cane or Walking Stick with Burl Wood Handle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Folk Art cane or walking stick is completely unmarked, but presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1920 in the Folk Art style. The handle of the cane is a lacqu...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Set of 9 Different Pieces 19th Century Hand Carved Spoons
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A set of 9 Swedish hand carved spoons from 19th century. In both cow horn and wood, some painted and dated.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Horn, Wood
Hand Painted Wall Decoration Chart Depicting the Story of a Murder Ballade
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Hand Painted Wall Decoration Chart Depicting the Story of a Murder Ballad
A rare hand painted wall decoration chart showing a murder ballad. Used to illustrate a steet Ballad in whi...
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Cow Bull Folk Art Speculaas Springerle Cookie or Butter Mold Antique, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic late 19th century wooden gingerbread cookie or speculaas springerle mold, circa 1890 (cow bull ox). Made of hand carved wood. Found at an esta...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
Large Brass Pigs Bookends / Pair
By Benjamin Stephens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These two big pigs could even be doorstops as they are tall and heavy. They have a nice mellow patina / surface. They are in great condition and are signed and dated. Stephens copyri...
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1940s American Vintage Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Moroccan Berber Tuareg Metal Tribal Flask Overlay
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Great decorative Moroccan Berber Tuareg metal brass powder flask. African decorative brass with front richly decorated with Moorish embossed brass ocverlay. Moroccan tribal powder fl...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art More Folk Art
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Brass
Moroccan Vintage Leather Handcrafted African Tuareg Bag with Fringes Wall Art
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage African Moroccan leather handcrafted Tuareg bag with fringes. Wall decorative Art.
Collectible vintage Real work of art hand made by the Berber trib...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Leather
Dated 1883 Masonic Flag Holder in Iron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Masonic cast iron original black painted masonic flag holder with footed ball and claw feet. The condition is very good and strong.
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1880s American Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Iron
Collection of Three Swedish Baskets
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine group of three Swedish 19th and early 20th century folk art baskets, the first with polychrome decoration on a coiled willow body and having barley twist handle, the second with blue and red paint with floral decoration on a reeded body, the last of cylindrical form and having a woven snowflake pattern.
Although priced as a collection, we would be willing to separate them.
Size listed is for handled coiled basket...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Reed, Willow, Birch
French Tole Flowers Bunch Decoration, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
Interesting French tole decoration bunch of flowers in a basket, maybe a dummy board.
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1940s French Vintage Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Tôle
Black Antique Danish Folk Art Tobacco, Tea Box with Sliding 'Door'
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This personalized tramp / Folk Art tobacco box has two Chambers. One for waste tobacco/tea and one for unused. It is made from repurposed wood from Old Danish cigar containers. It ha...
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1890s Danish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
17th Century Wooden Bowl, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large wooden bowl, dated 1694 and inscribed with two names. Probably for celebrating marriage between "Borhans and Dottir..."
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Late 17th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
Scandinavian 18th Century Folk Art Hat Or Wick Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Danish wooden hat or wig box of wood with original painting.
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Black Painted Spice Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century black painted spice box. This spice box was found in Pennsylvania.
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19th Century Hand Blown Canister Jars with Tin Lids Jars, Collection of Three
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This collection of three hand blown jars all have the original tin lids. The condition is very good.
It is very hard to find these storage canisters...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Tin
Moroccan Berber Tribal Ethnic Bracelet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Berber tribal bracelet.
Moroccan tribal bracelets from the High Atlas of Morocco.
Handcrafted by Berber women using Moroccan silver nickel.
The ethnic Nomadic and Bedouin jewelry...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Silver
Fiberglass Crocodile in White Paint Surface
Located in New York, NY
Modern "Folk Art" crocodile made of cast fiberglass, in distressed white paint surface. Large scale makes this an impressive decorative item, probably circa 1960s. This item is built...
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1960s American Vintage Folk Art More Folk Art
European 19th Century Painted Wooden Dome Top Box Folk Art
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Antique European handmade and painted wooden dome top box.
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Early 19th Century European Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Carved Bantam Wearing a Crown
Located in Greenwich, CT
An early 19th century French carved bantam sporting a crown, well carved in pine. Good detailing to face, plumage, tail feathers and feet. Possibly originally from a ring toss game...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
Tramp Art Sewing Stand/Side Table
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A hand-carved sewing box stand.
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
Late 19th Century Bronze "Punch" Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century Punch doors stop from Punch and Judy. A famous puppeteer show in England since 1662. It is in amazing condition. This door stop is mo...
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1890s American Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Colourful North African Terra Cotta Elephant Statue Seat
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Colourful North African terra cotta elephant statue seat
A very bright and attractive piece of Folk Art from North Africa, he dates from the l...
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Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
European 19th Century Painted Wooden Oval Box 'Saint George & the Dragon'
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Antique European painted wooden bride's box container showing the most famous legend of Saint George slaying a dragon.
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
Moroccan African Tuareg Vintage Runner Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan nomadic African Tuareg rug runner with wo and cotton embroidered geometrical modernist designs.This rug was used for room separation in the Berber tents...
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1950s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Steer Horn Ladies Hat Pin Cushion or Mens Hat Rack
Located in Soquel, CA
19th Century Steer Horn Ladies Hat Pin Cushion or Mens Hat Rack
Antique late 19th century steer horn hat rack with "petal" pin cushions for hat pins and h...
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1890s American Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Horn
Sterling Silver 3 Pieces, Peruvian Serving Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade Peruvian three-piece sterling silver dipper and spatula and ladle. These are handmade and unmarked from the artist or maker.
Measurements from left to right:
Small spoon...
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20th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Silver
19th Century Folk Art Wooden and Brass Pocket Watch Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Folk Art wooden and brass pocket watch holder. Unique and most certainly one-of-a-kind watch holder, made to represent an embell...
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19th Century Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Folk Art Copper Finial Set
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Unknown.
Manufacturer: Unknown.
Period or Model: Early 1920s.
Specs: Copper.
Condition:
This Folk Art copper finial set are in used ...
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20th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Large Vintage Folk Art Eiffel Tower Accent Light or Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage and substantial Folk Art rendering of the Eiffel Tower was made during the 1970's, presumably in the United States and lights up, providing a subtle red glow to accent the piece and the space. The tower is composed of intricately cut softwood panels, backed with a plastic sheeting or acetate with a clear gloss finish. This unique Folk Art light...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art
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Softwood, Plastic
Small Swedish Folk Art Painted Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish allmoge folk art painted little box with a combination lock most probably from the region of Dalarna in central Sweden. Hand carved and origi...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Tea Ceremony Charcoal Basket, Japanese Sumi Kago
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tea ceremony woven round bamboo basket with handle used for storing charcoal. The inside lining is lacquered. Comes with
signed tomobako by artist Tokyusai. His signature is also on...
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20th Century Japanese Folk Art More Folk Art
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Bamboo
Folk Art Adam and Eve from Midwest Lodge
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic hand-painted and carved lodge piece from the Midwest. Painting depicts Eve picking the apple from the snakes mouth. The Stand has a hand-carved snake that wraps around the ...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
Folk Art Treenware Vase or Urn of Inlay Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully hand-crafted greenware vase or urn - the inlay and marquetry is wonderfully intricate and detailed. With a little glass insert, a small tumbler...
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20th Century Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentvwood Box with Original Paint Dated 1789
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish Folk Art bentwood box from Harnesand Angermanland, Northern Sweden.
A fantastic Swedish Folk Art Bentvwood Box with Original Paint & floral painting.
Dated 178...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
20th C Original Painted Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C original painted bank from Mexico. The bank is more Gray than the photos.
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pottery
Antique Colliapsible W.S. Tubbs SnoShu Folding Canoe Chair c.1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Turn of the century Snowshoe chair with Ash frame, rawhide lacing and steel brackets. These lightweight, portable chairs were used in canoes for...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood, Ash
Vintage Latin American Folk Art Serving Spatula
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Handmade vintage folk art Bolivian serving spatula. Embodying the rich cultural heritage of Latin American folk art, the serving utensil is in excellent condition and ready to be used.
By seamlessly merging beauty, practicality, and history, this engraved spatula elevates the dining experience by infusing it with both aesthetics and cultural significance.
The engraving details on this vintage spatula...
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20th Century Bolivian Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Silver, Nickel
Set of 2 Latin American Folk Art Vintage Tea Spoons
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Handmade folk art vintage tea spoons. Featuring beautiful motifs inspired by the indigenous worldview and spirituality, these vintage folk art spoons embody Latin America’s rich cultural heritage.
The engraving details on the tea spoons are superb, showcasing intricate patterns and designs that are characteristic of Bolivian folklore art.
By seamlessly merging beauty, practicality, and history, these engraved...
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20th Century Bolivian Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Silver, Nickel
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Painted Oval Metal Toleware Box Bin Yellow Roses 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage maitland smith oval toleware box or bin with painted metal base, handles, and wooden lid, painted in black with yellow roses in a wreath pat...
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20th Century Folk Art More Folk Art
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Metal
Vintage Headhunter Brass and Trade Bead Necklace, Nagaland
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage headhunter brass and trade bead necklace, Nagaland
Trade beads with a brass medallion of a hunter's head shaped like a fish as the centerp...
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20th Century Indian Folk Art More Folk Art
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Tin
Cow Leather Hide Skin Rug, Spain
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning cow skin hide leather, made in Spain.
Classic vintage look brings together true old-world craftsmanship with a super stylish leather that only gets better with time.
Rich go...
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1990s Spanish Folk Art More Folk Art
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Leather
Scottish Brass and Nickel Silver Horse Hobble, Bide A Blink, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Scottish brass and nickel silver horse hobble with an eagle heads horse shoe handle and resting on the faithful servant creature Bide a Blink. Signature...
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1830s Scottish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Brass, Iron, Nickel
19th C Two Draw Sewing Box with Porcelain Knobs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Two Draw Sewing box with Porcelain knobs. Great Condition.
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
Vintage Lidded Basket Handmade Bamboo & Handwoven Rattan Nautical Seashell 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Coastal Folk Art lidded round basket handmade Bamboo and handwoven Rattan in blonde and white Plastik Seashell decoration.
Nautical Bohemian ...
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1980s American Vintage Folk Art More Folk Art
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Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Plastic, Wood
Folk Art Glass Shard Cat Picture
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Folk Art glass shard cat picture set within a grey washed handmade wood frame. Made with glass shard mosaics by hand depicting in an image of a ca...
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1940s North American Vintage Folk Art More Folk Art
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Glass
American Carved Wood & Painted Ship Officer on Watch with Ship Lantern, C. 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American Folk Art carved wood and painted ship officer on watch standing on a two tiered squared plinth with a brass and galvanized ship lantern hanging from wrist. Late 19th Century.
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1890s American Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood, Paint
Three Hand Carved Folk Art Canes / Sticks by Joseph Deveau, Circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of folk art hand carved canes or walking sticks and a small stick by Joseph Deveau (1901-1999). Deveau lived most of his life in Essex, MA., bu...
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
Folk Art more folk art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art more folk art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage more folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art more folk art made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original more folk art, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Agustin Cruz Prudencio, Benjamin Stephens, and Sergio Bustamante. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for more folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $17,500 while the average work can sell for $1,107.