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Period: 20th Century
Mid-Century Rope Lamp by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-century rope lamp by Adrien by Audoux & Frida Minet. French Riviera circa 1960.
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Rope

Quirky American Folk Art Human Form Chair
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Have a seat! One of a kind human form chair. Wonderfully carved muscles, toes, clenched fists for support. Looks like the chair is ready to go crawling ac...
Category

American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Fantastic Signed Old Hickory Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a amazing signed Old Hickory Furniture Company, Martinsville, Indiana. Side or desk chair in great as found condition. This cha...
Category

American 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Hickory

Fine America’s Chieftain Ceremonial Figure
Located in South Burlington, VT
Pre-Columbian style , Hispaniola, Arawak Peoples, Taino Native Indians This is a finely carved Taino Cacique Chief's hand carved hard wood figure- a superb ancestor style ceremonial...
Category

American Pre-Columbian 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Chess Set by Austin Cox for Alcoa Steel, 1960S
Located in Stafford, TX
The Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) launched a marketing program to advance the selling of ALCOA aluminum products. The players: Austin E. Cox A.S.I.D. of Austin Enterprises and ...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Pennsylvania Amish “Churn Dash” Hand-Stitched Cotton Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
This beautifully hand-crafted Amish quilt, made in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania circa the mid-1900s, features the classic “Churn Dash” pattern—a beloved motif in American quiltmaking, symbolizing home, work, and tradition. Rendered in a joyful palette of lavender, turquoise, and pink, the design strikes a harmonious balance between bold geometry and gentle color. Each fabric piece was carefully hand-cut and stitched with remarkable precision, showcasing the exceptional skill and dedication of its maker. True to Amish tradition, the quilt was constructed from materials readily available in the home—an inspired act of reuse that transformed everyday fabric into lasting art. The result is a quilt that speaks not only to function but to deep cultural values: simplicity, resourcefulness, and quiet beauty. The fine craftsmanship and striking visual appeal make this piece a desirable collector’s item and a stunning candidate for wall display. Please note: Some color distortion may occur in photos—refer to the video for the most accurate representation. Dimensions: 43” x 55” Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States Material: Cotton Condition: Good The Persian Knot, SKU: 2239 Amish Churn Dash Quilt, American Amish Churn Dash Quilts, Churn Dash Quilts, Vintage Amish Churn Dash Quilts, Antique Amish Quilts, Amish American Quilts, Pennsylvania Quilts, Lancaster County Quilts...
Category

American 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

South African Zulu Two Handled Carved Wood Meat Tray
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A South African two handled carved wood meat tray Zulu, 20th century Measures: Approximate 3 1/4" in. high x 10 1/2" in. long x 8 1/2" in. wide (8.2 x...
Category

South African Tribal 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Wooden Carved Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady ca. 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Carved Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady ca. 1910 An antique chandelier - a so-called lusterweibchen - with a hand-carved and painted statue of a medieval lady holding a carpenter's guild sign...
Category

German Victorian 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage Model Wood House
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage model wood house featuring front portico and door with many windows and four dormers. House has interior bulb that functions to light interior a...
Category

American American Classical 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Signed Edouard Leon Cortes Oil Painting on Canvas With Ornate Gilt Frame
Located in Pasadena, CA
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Paris with this stunning signed Édouard Léon Cortès oil painting on canvas. A master of capturing the vibrant ene...
Category

French 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Early 20th Century Folk Art Scratch Built Ship
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Folk Art Scratch Built Ship Without doubt, one of the nicest examples of an early 20th Century English folk art ship model named Victoria. Amazing detail and charm...
Category

British Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Paul Soldner Large Mid-Century Pottery Raku Slab Charger Wall Relief Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
An amazing and unique piece by renowned American pottery and ceramic master Paul Soldner who in the 1950s was Peter Voulkos' first student and who later became famed for developing the technique now known as "American Raku...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Earthenware

Old Bulu Cameroon Singe Mask Large
Located in Torquay, GB
On offer is a rare large sized 'Singe' Monkey mask from the Bulu people of south central Cameroon. The Bulu are a sub-group of the Cameroon Fang, having originated from Gabon. This...
Category

Cameroonian Tribal 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early Joy Brown Bronze 1993 Artist Proof 4/4
Located in Woodbury, CT
Joy Brown seated figure w crossed arms. This bronze is one of the earlier pieces by Joy Brown. Signed, dated 1/8/1993 and numbered 4/4, AP(artist proof).
Category

American Minimalist 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

"Herman Miller Summer Picnic August 20, 1971" Lacquer Frykholm Print
Located in Dallas, TX
An entertaining, vibrant, and large Herman Miller screen print by artist Steve Frykholm. Screen printed with lacquer ink with a lacquer finish. This is created in a pop art style watermelon that reads “Herman Miller Summer Picnic August 20, 1971.” 2nd print of two in our collection. Frykholm is the vice president of creative design at Herman Miller, and in 1970 he created a series of graphic posters referred to as ‘The Picnic Posters...
Category

American 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Ikat Textile from Dayak Tribe, Kalimantan, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations amid the Dayak Tribes...
Category

Indonesian Other 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Yarn

Vintage 20th Century Wooden Sculpture of an African Couple - 2Y470
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century wooden sculpture, depicting an African couple, is a captivating piece of art. Measuring 16.3 inches (41.5 cm) in height, 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) in length, and...
Category

20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

1960s English Carnival Sign
Located in High Point, NC
1960s carnival art sign from England. It is advertising a cake walk on one side of the sign, and on the back has a charming message "Have a nice Victorian day". Great sign for any co...
Category

English Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1930s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Found at an Estate sale in Nuremberg, G...
Category

German Black Forest Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Lavar Kerman Old Medallion Rug Hand Knotted Kirman Persian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Antique Lavar Kirman Medallion Carpet from the Kirman region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Kirman (Kerman) is one of the significant rug-producing areas of...
Category

Caucasian Oushak 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Chujo, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker, clearly a mast...
Category

Japanese Showa 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-20th Century Toguna Female Anthropomo Post from Mali
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early to mid-20th century Toguna support post from the Dogon Tribe of Mali, on custom metal stand. This West African hand carved wooden bean was origin...
Category

Malian 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Carved Stone Cockatoo Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Carved stone cockatoo sculpture caught in the action of landing on an amethyst geode. Featuring a lofty combination of colors and textures with an u...
Category

Brazilian Folk Art 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Danish Teak Hedgehog Lint Brush – Mid-Century Modern, Johannesen, 1960s
Located in Toronto, CA
Mid-century Danish lint brush by Johannesen combines functionality with Scandinavian charm. Designed in the 1960s, the brush is shaped like a hedgehog, handcrafted from warm teak woo...
Category

Danish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Teak

Ivory handle walking stick depicting an owl on cherry flower, Great Britain 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: Art Nouveau ivory pommel Japanese carving, depicting an owl resting on branches of cherry blossoms. Eyes in glass paste. Silver metal ...
Category

British 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Silver

20th Century Pacific Islander Samoan Fijian Hand Carved Wood Kava Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful 20th Century Samoan/Fijian circular wooden kava bowl called a tanoa fai'ava and carved from a single piece of wood and standing on seventeen round legs. Made of a native ...
Category

Samoan Tribal 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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

Laotian Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Ceramic Figure Model Spring By Bjørn Wiinblad From The "Seasons" Serie
Located in Lejre, DK
Intact Bjørn Wiinblad figure made in ceramic model spring of blue and white colors. Produced in connection with the "Seasons" series. Stands without any damage or defects. Dimensio...
Category

Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Eat or Tea Large Scale 1950s American Porcelain Enameled Steel Letters Sign
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Superb large scale American 1950s porcelain enameled metal letters, over 24" high, originally used as exterior signage from Chicago. EAT or TEA or ETA or ATE, 3 individual heavy gauges pressed and folded cold-rolled steel letters...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Beatrice Wood Signed Pink Lava Glaze Midcentury California Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
Famed California Mid-Century Modern artist Beatrice Wood signed bowl featuring a unique pink lava glaze and piercing blue crackle glass in the cente...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Earthenware

Ekoi, Ejagham Janiform Headcrest, Nigeria
Located in Savannah, GA
Janiform ceremonial headdress from the Ekoi, Ejagham people of the Cross River region of Southeastern Nigeria, circa early 20th century. The janus symbolism from the Cross River r...
Category

Nigerian Tribal 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa
Located in London, GB
Nice vintage heavy hard wood Zulu neck rest with double antelope/animal design and burnished geometric pattern. length 43 cm height 13 cm Period 2nd half 20th century The Zulu are w...
Category

Zimbabwean 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Wood Carving Penis Figurine Wabi Sabi Object Vintage Asia 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved figurine statue. we don't know anything about the item, but believe it was made in Japan in the 1960s. Ideal decoratio...
Category

Japanese Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage 20th Century German Beer Stein – Made in Japan - 2Y476
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century German beer stein, made in Japan, is a charming addition to any collection. Measuring 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) in height and 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) in diameter, th...
Category

20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Antique Wooden Board, "Abstract Sculptures", Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a wooden antique board from the Meiji era. It is made of Japanese cedar wood. It has a beautiful appearance due to years of use and aging. It was used as a board for kneadi...
Category

Meiji 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage California State "Bear" Flag, ca 1940-1960
Located in York County, PA
VINTAGE CALIFORNIA STATE "BEAR" FLAG OF STOUT CONSTRUCTION, AND WITH SIGNIFICANT GOLDEN BROWN OXIDATION THAT LENDS TO BEAUTIFUL PATINA AND CONVEYS ITS AGE; LATTER 1940’s - 1960’s Early state flags fall between very scarce and extraordinarily rare in the antiques marketplace. One primary reason for this is that most states, even if they existed during the 18th or 19th century, didn’t actually adopt flags until the early 20th century. The Maryland State Legislature, for example, didn’t find need for a state banner until 1904, in spite of the fact that Maryland was one of the original 13 colonies. Other states had crests or symbols that were tied to the state legislature in some way, or to local patriotism, but didn't accept an official design until many years following statehood. In the case of California, the "Bear Flag," as all California state flags and variations thereof are often called, is based on a significant early example. The eldest surviving Bear Flag is thought to date to the 1846 “Bear Flag Revolt”. This occurred when Major John Frémont arrived in the state on a so-called mission to reach the Pacific and encouraged an uprising against Mexican rule in the territory. Frémont claimed himself military governor of the California Republic and was brought up on charges of treason for his actions, but was pardoned by President James Polk. Polk was an expansionist and Frémont’s actions brought California to statehood in 1850, immediately following the 1849 Gold Rush. The original Bear Flag was designed and made by William L. Todd, a first cousin to Abraham Lincoln’s wife, Mary Todd. Painted on cotton, it had a white field with a red stripe along the bottom, just like the modern design. The star image was taken from what was known as the “California Lone Star Flag”, flown during California's previous, 1836 revolt. Like the modern California flag, the red star appeared the upper hoist-end corner, but the bear was placed next to the star. On a later version, designed by a man named Peter Storm...
Category

American 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Fine Vintage Laguna Pot Native American Pueblo
Located in London, GB
Fine Vintage Laguna Pot Native American Pueblo Finely painted in linear geometric designs Period 1970s signed on base R Reano Condition Good
Category

American 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Antique Wooden Advertising Head of Dean Martin, 1950s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Antique hand-painted wooden head, originally used as an advertising piece from the mid 20th century, representing the iconic actor and singer Dean Martin. Featuring an expressive smi...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20thC American Stoneware Razor Blade Disposal Piggy Bank Circa 1905
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a very unique and rare item and quite collectible in that the primary purpose of the bank was to provide a safe method to dispose of used razor blades at the turn of the 19th...
Category

American Folk Art Antique 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Early Leo Sewell Assembledge, Sculpture, Seated Male Figure
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Leo Sewell Assembledge. Sculpture, seated male figure, signed and dated, 1977. A charming array of whimsical found objects, Italian chair incl...
Category

American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Big Ceramic Sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix to La Borne, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Not signed. Circa 1960-1970.
Category

French Beaux Arts 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

1930’s Louis Vuitton Monogram Cabin Trunk for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well worn and well-used Vuitton Cabin Trunk from the Golden Age of Travel bearing the marks, tears and losses of a well-travelled piece. Worn label insi...
Category

European Hollywood Regency Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Cast Iron Horse Doorstop Signed Hunter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast iron horse doorstop Signed Hunter. Copyright 1949. VA Metal Crafters, Waynesboro, VA.
Category

American American Classical 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Shell Work Diorama Scene
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Shell Work Diorama Scene A unique example of an early 20th Century English folk art shell work diorama. Encased in a pine and wallpaper cove...
Category

British Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Seagrass Stool Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Rope or seagrass Stool Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. Diameter / 15 inches.
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Rope, Wood

Vintage Watermelon Hand Carved Sculpture Set, Decoy Decor, Trompe L’Oeil
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage watermelon hand carved sculpture set, decoy decor, Trompe L’Oeil, hand painted melon sculptural set. Gorgeous. Signed by artist. Largest pie...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Composition

Folk Art 20th Century Carved Wood Figure Sculpture of Saint Florian Austria 1960
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pine carving of Saint Florian, the patron saint of fire fighters, 20th century Austria, the saint shown holding his cape in one hand, pouring a bucket of ...
Category

Austrian Black Forest Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Norwegian Kjenge / Ølhøne with Telemark 1790 Rosemaling Pattern, Nordic Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
A rare piece from Norway - a beautiful porcelain Kjenge / Ølhøne / Øland with traditional Telemark Year 1790 Rosemaling Pattern decor, Scandinavian / Nordic design Viking ale/beer bo...
Category

Norwegian Folk Art 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain

Classic Dayak Wood Calendar Board with Aso or Dragon Motifs, Borneo Indonesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Classic Dayak carved flat wood calendar board with Aso or Dragon Motifs, Borneo, Indonesia. Traditional very dark wood with carving in relief and incised...
Category

Indonesian Tribal 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Moorish Orientalist Oil Painting
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Orientalist oil on canvas painting of a 19th century Moroccan market scene with an old men seating on a carpet selling old coins and a Moorish...
Category

Moroccan Moorish 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Genuine carved wooden statuefrom the Teke tribe, DR Congo, early 1900
Located in Bilzen, BE
A genuine carved wooden statue from the Teke (Bateke) tribe DR Congo Early 1900 Rich tribal used aged patina mounted on a wooden base Total heigth 18.5 cm, heigth figure 16.3 cm, ba...
Category

Tribal 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Shoe Shop or Cobblers Trade Sign, Leather Hob Nail Boot
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Shoe Shop or Cobblers Trade Sign, Leather Hob Nail Boot This is a wonderful piece, made by a cobbler, it is a giant size Leather Hob Nail boot, it has been painted up as an adver...
Category

Folk Art Antique 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Bembe Bearded Male Figure Bust with Beard Hands on Stomach Staff Top DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Striking Bembe bearded male bust figure with hands on sides of projecting stomach and finely carved beard. Stacking square hair style on top of head and projecting element hair on b...
Category

Nigerian Tribal 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Eye Dazzler Navajo Indian Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Beautifil Eye Dazzler Navajo Indian Bolster Pillows. Feather and Down inserts and zippered casing. Pillow measures 30 x 15 Smaller pi...
Category

American Adirondack 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Antique and Fine Quality Hand-Carved Wooden Picture Frame with Horse Theme
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly elegant and finely carved antique wooden picture frame. This horse theme picture frame will make a great gift for yourself or any ...
Category

French Arts and Crafts 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Genuine Slit Drum from the Yaka tribe DR Congo Early 20th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
An early 20 th century Yaka one-piece hand carved ‘Diviner’s’ slit drum depicting a head, that when struck is said to serve as the mouth of the oracle’s voice. Among the Yaka People ...
Category

Congolese Tribal 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Monumental Los Angeles 101 Freeway Sign, 1988 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool Los Angeles freeway sign retired from the 101 freeway. Made in the the 1980s. This freeway takes you north/ south along the entire west coast of the United States from San Diego...
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Steel

Matched pair of Early 20th Century English Hand Crafted Fairground Fragment
Located in London, GB
Matched pair of Early 20th Century English Hand Crafted Fairground Fragment These historic hand carved early 20th century English fairground ride decorative fragments have stood the...
Category

British Folk Art 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Giuseppe Barile Albisola Italian Midcentury Modern Pottery Vase, 1950s
By Giuseppe Barile Albisola
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous and rare polychrome pottery vase in bizzarre shape. Made in the pottery manufactury from Giuseppe Barile in Albisola, Italy. The vase is hand-crafted and hand-painted in bea...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

70's Serigraph by Sister Corita Kent
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Sister Mary Corita Kent (1918-1986) was known for her text-based pop influenced printmaking that conveyed her activism and spiritually-informed social...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Paint

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