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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
Small Shell Encrusted Owl, Philippines
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small shell encrusted owl created by hand from seashells. This piece depicts a bird, sitting upon a perch, with small eyes and plumage decorated from different color seashells.
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Folk Art More Folk Art
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Shell
Highly Decorative 19th Century European Italian Cleaver, Kitchen Utensil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique 19th century European cleaver. Made from hand-wrought iron with wood handle. Great as a graphic wall decoration. Found at an estate sale in Bolzano; Italy. Nice to display wi...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Iron
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentwood Box with Original Paint Swedish Antiques
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Bentwood box from Jämtland, Northern Sweden.
It has untouched original painting with a nicely painted leaf loop on the lid.
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Tray / Serving Bowl with Original Paint Dated 1782
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish Folk Art tray / serving bowl from Borlänge Dalarna, Northern Sweden
A fantastically early tray dated 1782.
It also has cut marks on the u...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
Antique Folk Art Faux Grain Paintedblanket Chest, c1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Folk Art blanket chest offers grain painted exterior with front having central diamond, interior with patch box, raised on ebonized legs, c1860
Measures - 25.5'' H x 49''...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Bowl Dated 1863 Signed EPS
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish folk Art wooden bowl dated 1863 Signed EPS.
A stunning antique organic wooden bowl with lovely patina & trace originalpaint.
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1860s Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
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
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Canvas
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
Folk Art Cottage Comb Tray Shelf, Circa Late 1800s
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa late 1800s, wood, and glass, American, possibly New York. Charming beyond belief, this polychrome Folk Art House was originally made to feature a ...
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1890s American Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Dolls Found in Southern Mexico, 1930's
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Doll found in Southern Mexico, Early 20th Century.
Origin: Villa de Zaachila, Oaxaca / Southern México.
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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art More Folk Art
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Leather, Wood
Nantucket Miniature Long Case Clock, circa 1894
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare Antique Nantucket miniature long case clock, made and patented by Wallace Brown, circa 1894, with original paper label and poem. A Hand crafted mahogany case with arched bonnet,...
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1890s American Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Mahogany
Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Dolls found in Southern Mexico, Early 20th
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Doll found in Southern Mexico, Early 20th Century.
Origin: Villa de Zaachila, Oaxaca / Southern México.
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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art More Folk Art
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Leather, Wood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Rocking Horse Toy All Original
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish rocking horse from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden .
A very charming horse with beautiful color & dotted pattern.
B...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel box / Chest with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
Early 19th century Swedish Folk Art travel box from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden.
Beautiful untouched original paint.
Decorated with hand wrought iron around the box an...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
Tall Woven Natural Fiber Basket
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall woven basket made from natural fibers. A fabulous way to store miscellaneous items such as remotes or other pieces that need to be tucked away.
Dimensions:
9.5" Diameter ...
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20th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art
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Natural Fiber
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
1880s Odd Fellows Lodge Banner from Dakota
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early 1880s Odd Fellows Lodge all-seeing eye banner from Centerville, Dakota. Excellent hand painting and lettering. Centerville was platted in 1883. Dakota became the states of North and South Dakota in 1889. The area is now part of the Sioux Falls...
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1880s American Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Silk
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
Materials
Tin
English Brown Wicker Dog Kennel Basket
Located in Houston, TX
English brown wicker dog kennel or pet carrier (circa 1900-1910), rare large-scale and in good condition. Forged iron door and latch loop. Door openi...
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Early 1900s English Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Iron
Antique Porcelain Humpback Double Sided NYC Street Sign
Located in Redding, CT
Antique porcelain humpback double sided NYC Street Sign, circa early 1900s. Cobalt blue enamel and white enamel. Sign says Sedgwick Ave & Dickinson Ave...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art
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Enamel
Carved Vintage Canister with Cannibals, Brain Eaters
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A hand carved wooden canister or jar with occult - ritualistic motifs. The lid/front depicts a couple of persons eatings the brain of a cross sected/ha...
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1970s Vintage Folk Art More Folk Art
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Hardwood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Bowl Signed BAS, 1845
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish wooden bowl signed BAS 1845 from Northern Sweden.
A genuine 19th century Swedish Folk Art Wooden bowl with lovely patina.
An antique and unique organic wooden bowl...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Chest / Box with Untouched Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Folk Art chest box from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
A very charming Box / chest with untouched Original paint.
Decorated with handwrought iron around th...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Folk Art Candlestick French Cockerel Primitive Hand Forged Iron, circa 1920
Located in Mimizan, FR
Folk Art candlestick cockerel rooster primitive hand forged iron, early 20th century
Painted black
Naive French Provincial Folk Art
Good condition with some remains of wax and sig...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art More Folk Art
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Iron
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
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Writing Chest / Box with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish folk art travelling writing chest / box with original marble paint from Lulea Norrbotten,
Northern Sweden.
A charming Swedish Folk Art Chest with untouched or...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
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
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Leather
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Cheese Board with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
18th century Swedish Folk Art wooden cheese board.
Fantastically delicious Swedish Folk Art Cheese board.
It has untouched original painting in beautiful English red color.
It has...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
Pair of Blacksmith Made Gothic Wrought Iron Candle Sticks
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A pair of Blacksmith Made Gothic wrought iron candle sticks
This is a very unusual pair of Gothic wrought iron candle sticks or vases, ...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art More Folk Art
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Iron
19th Century Swedish Chest / box with original paint from Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Chest / Box from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
A beautiful box with untouched original painting.
On the lid it is painted with leaf loops and initials BJD...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
Gold Framed Embroidered Needlepoint Floral and Peacock Wall Hanging
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely square framed hand embroidered wall hanging of a peacock and roses. This beautiful piece has been cross stitched by hand in a variety of bright and bold colors. A peacock ta...
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20th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art
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Fabric, Thread, Wood
Vintage Turned Wood Lamp Made of Mahogany, Maple and Walnut
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large turned wood lamp of urn-form made by gluing pieces of various types of wood together then lathe turning the block to reveal patterns of co...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art
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Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug with Lions
By Frost
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Frost pattern design from Maine, late 19th century. Museum mounted and ready to hang.
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1890s American Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wool
Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This exquisite antique parquetry writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Canada in approximately 1900 in a Folk Art style. The box itself, including th...
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Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art More Folk Art
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Softwood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Box with Untouched Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish wooden box from Umeå västerbotten,Northern Sweden
An beautiful untouched original painted box with beautiful colors dated 1825...
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1820s Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
Oxo Cube Tin Shop Display Dispenser
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oxo cube tin shop display dispenser
A great piece from the grocer shop display, the stand is metal with a giant Tin Plate box to display and sell packets of OXO
In used condition...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art More Folk Art
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Tin
Papago Indian Baskets, Collection 3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indian baskets in fine condition. Selling as a collection.
Small Papago measures - 3 inches in diameter by 4 inches tall
large papago measures - 10 ...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Willow
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
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Candelabra with Untouched Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish wooden candelabra from
Unusual and fantastically nice wooden calendabra with untouched original paint.
The dimension of the c...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Box / Chest with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
Early 19th century Swedish Folk Art travel box from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden.
Beautiful untouched originalpaint.
Decorated with handwrought iron around the box and...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
Two Swedish 19th Century Trough with Originalpaint from Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
Two Swedish 19th century Folk Art Trough with untouched original paint from Lulea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
Painted English red wood trough.
The trough is in untouched original ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Big Tray with Original Paint Serving Bowl
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Tray / Serving bowl from Boden Norrbotten ,Northern Sweden .
A large farmers handcrafted tray or serving bowl or centerpiece.
In solid pine wood.
A h...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
18th Century French Hammered Copper Jug or Pitcher with Iron Loop Handle
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an interesting 18th century, French, hammered copper jug or pitcher with an iron loop handle.
The jug or pitcher is all hand made with a hammered ...
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18th Century French Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Copper, Iron
Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Chest / Box with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Box from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
Beautiful untouched original paint.
Decorated with hand wrought iron around the box and over th...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
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
18th Century Swedish Wooden Bowl
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish wooden bowl with nice patina from Northern Sweden.
You can see the use of time.
The bowl has ownershipmarking below.
Drycra...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Box / Chest with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel box from Skelleftea Vasterbotten ,Northern Sweden.
Beautiful untouched original paint.
Decorated with handwrought iron around the box and o...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
19th Century Swedish Trough with Original Paint from Norrbotten Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Trough from Lulea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
Untouched originalpaint
With old iron repair.
Time has patinated the surface to t...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Pine
American Carved Wood & Painted Ship Officer on Watch with Ship Lantern, C. 1890
Located in Hollywood, 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
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
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Metal, Silver
Antique Folk Art Twig Stand
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Folk Art twig stand with original red color upholstered top surrounded by hand carved edge.
Note: Regional differences in humidity and climat...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art More Folk Art
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Velvet, Bentwood
19th C Branding Iron Candlestick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th C branding iron candlestick, An authentic American wrought iron branding iron, now as a candlestick.
Stands 21-inches high, the base measures 7-inche...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wrought Iron
Folk Art Carved Wood Dog Face Wall Hanging, Sumatra
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful one-of-a-kind carved wood wall hanging of a dog. This piece was sourced from Indonesia and is made of light wood. It depicts the face of a dog with black painted spots an...
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20th Century Indonesian Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Fruit Wooden Painted Italian 19th Century Folk Vernacular Set of 15 Pieces
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A rare set of 15 pieces of 19th century Italian painted wooden fruit, all life size.
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1860s European Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
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
Pair of North African Folk Art Hand Made Red Ochre Dishes
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of North African Folk Art Hand Made Red Ochre Dishes
2 Lovely Large Dishes, brightly painted in Red Ochre, the dishes are each hand turned from one...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art More Folk Art
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Softwood
Solid Mesquite Wood "Corral" Gate, circa 1800
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
This 19th century "Corral" gate is made with rudimentary tools and mesquite built to be eternal, the wood has fabulous cracking, great for many different applications such as a headboard, wall hanging, kitchen pot rack...
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Early 19th Century Mexican Antique Folk Art More Folk Art
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Wood
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.
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