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Style: American Colonial
Oaxaca Black Clay Tzinacan Decorative Burnished Polished Fired Oxygen Reduction
Located in London, GB
Tzinacan is the Nahuatl word for bat, and it is our gift for the bats represented in many ceramic pre-hispanic pieces.
Bats have been part of the mythology of the cultures of pre-Hi...
Category
2010s Mexican American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Clay
Small Size American Antique Hooked Area Rug 4'2" x 7'2"
Located in New York, NY
A Small Size American Antique Hooked Area Rug, Weaving Origin: United States, Rug Date: 1920’s
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Wool
1960s Antique Large Penca De Balangandan Afro-American Amulet Tinplate, Brazil
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolutely unique very large creole 'Penca De Balangandan' from Brazil from around 1960.
Tin base, possibly silver plated.
Traditional slave amule...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Patriotic Flag Quilt Dated 1777
Located in Darnestown, MD
Although we think of the year 1776 as the time of the birth of the United States, it was actually not until 1777 that the Articles of Confederation were adopted by the Continental Co...
Category
1870s American Antique American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Antique Mennonite American Quilt. 5 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare antique American Mennonite quilt, country of origin: America, circa 1860. Size: 5 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in (1.6 m x 1.68 m)
This rare, Mennonite antique America quilt from the 1860’s is a real treasure, as there are few that have survived. The Mennonites are a branch of the Amish community that broke off in the 1860’s over disagreements with the Old Order Amish. The Amish are a group of Pennsylvania Dutch immigrants to America who are known for adherence to strict religious beliefs and conservative views. Their women are notably known for their skill in quilt making.
This brightly colored quilt is in what is known as the log cabin pattern. The squares are made from strips of fabric stacked in a way similar to the stacking of logs used to make a log home. This particular arrangement of colors is known as “streak of lightening” and is a popular Mennonite design. This pattern alternates light and dark diagonal rows of color. The border creates a whimsical frame to the pattern.
These magnificent antique American quilts were often made from scraps or clothing that had worn out its usefulness. The Mennonites were known for their thriftiness and traditions that emphasized gratitude for the gifts one had been given. These designs were not haphazard and required tremendous amounts of planning and thought.
The scraps would be collected and then the colors would be arranged. Finally, the pieces would be cut and stitched together with precision to make a top. Next a fluffy, warm stuffing would be sandwiched between a backing and the top. This would be hand stitched to accentuate the design and to keep the stuffing from shifting during use. This antique Mennonite quilt...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large 1810 Half Hull Sailing Ship Model with Rare Bowsprit
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique large 1810 half Hull Sailing Ship model with rare bowsprit.
I'm told its very very rare to find one of these with a Bowsprit Mermaid.
Category
1810s American Antique American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique American Colonial Period Mustard Pot marked JM with Cobalt Glass Insert
By Paul Revere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver mustard pot.
Attributed to John Mcfarlane of Phila., PA., or John McMullin of Phila., PA.
The interior and base ...
Category
18th Century American Antique American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Wall Sconce Tin Recreation Longfellows Wayside Inn Sudbury MA
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Surviving pieces of vernacular lighting are extremely rare and it is hard to source convincing re-creations. These are copies of a period sconce from Longfellows Wayside Inn S Sudbur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Tin
American Blanket Chest/ Bencwith Equestrian Scene Painted by Artist Lew Hudnall
By Lew Hudnall
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful large antique solid wood blanket chest with hinged top. Features a village scene on the top, men on horseback on the front, fruit im...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Americana Carved Elm Burl Bowl with Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A massive Americana bowl hand-carved from Elm wood (with some possible burl pattern in the wood) circa 18th century. The bowl was from Northeastern part or Eastern Woodlands of the U...
Category
18th Century American Antique American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Wood
1868 Map of the Upper Part of the Island of Manhattan Above 86th Street
Located in San Francisco, CA
This wonderful piece of New York City history is over 150 years old. It depicts 86th street and above. It was lithographed by WC Rogers and company. It was made to show what was the Battle of Harlem during the Revolutionary war...
Category
1860s American Antique American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Barons Delaware Boston Joined Chest of Drawers, US American Colonial
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A joined enclosed American walnut, white oak, pine, beech, maple, krappa (crabwood), and letterwood Boston chest of drawers with lidded top
Ipswich/Bosto...
Category
Mid-17th Century American Antique American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique American Quilt
Located in New York, NY
There is no overarching color composition to either the square sections nor to their associated six-point stars on this richly toned antique quilt. The stars are not perfectly orient...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage handmade boat model diorama of the "Sovereign of the Seas" a three masted schooner, displayed in its original case. Originally built in Massac...
Category
19th Century American Antique American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Bronze Horse Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
Antique bronze horse weathervane. The weathervane has it's own original patina. The weathervane came from a house in New England.
Category
1880s American Antique American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Antique American Hooked Rug. Size: 5 ft 9 in x 5 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Hooked rug, United States, Circa 1920. Size: 5 ft 9 in x 5 ft 10 in (1.75 m x 1.78 m)
Category
20th Century American American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Coralene Art Glass Epergne with Four Flutes
Located in Dallas, TX
Coralene art glass epergne with four flutes, with yellow entwining vine lengths.
Category
1990s Unknown American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Art Glass
Pennsylvania 1854 Fraktur
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Birth announcement for Daniel Konig, Allentown PA 1854. Nicely framed and matted. Condition consistent with age. Overall size 23" by 27" Image size 16' by 13.5".
Category
1850s American Antique American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Pair of Painted Windsor Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and comfortable pair of firehouse or captains style Windsor chairs.
Retains original iron braces, painted surface and rich warm patina of wear.
New England, the chairs bu...
Category
1830s American Antique American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Paint, Wood
Rare and Early American 19th Century Brass Oil Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine masterpiece is quite unusual and is in unbelievable condition. This is a fragile and amazing oil lamp with a handblown original glass globe. The condition is very good.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Folk Art Standing Owl Wooden Carved Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Lovely Folk Art wooden carved standing owl. It has bone around the eyes. Small chip on the base.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Bone, Wood
Signed Early 19th Century Silhouette of Colonial Gentleman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Silhouette portrays the 19th century colonial gentleman plantation owner. This item has been well taken care of and has minor wear consistent with its age. This item is signed o...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Paper, Wood, Glass
American Diminutive Gilt Copper Eagle Weathervane on Iron Stand, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American diminutive gilt copper spread eagle weathervane mounted on squared iron stand, Early 19th century. Squared iron base is 4.75 inches .
Category
1810s American Antique American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Copper, Iron
American Monumental Pine Hand-Carved Mortise and Pestle, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Period American pine mortise and pestle hand-carved from single log. All original, Early 19th century. Pestle is 28" long and 3.75" diameter.
Category
Early 1800s American Antique American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Vintage American Braided Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American braid carpet from the mid-20th century. The braided cloth strips may go across the entire width or only part way, but blue tones, from cyan to navy, definitely pre...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Wool
American Fancy Painted Grape Vine Spindle Bench . Baltimore , Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
American carved wood and painted bench with grape vine motif, one board seat, scrolled arms, spindle carvings, and ending on turned painted legs. Fancy Furniture...
Category
1820s American Antique American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Paint, Wood
American White Pine Decorative Floral Painted Blanket Chest , NY, Circa 1819
Located in Hollywood, SC
American White Pine hand painted floral blanket chest with original wrought iron strap hinges, interior till, and locking mechanism with key. New York,...
Category
1810s American Antique American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
Signed & Dated 1853 Lanc. County Coverlet Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handwoven coverlet bolster pillow signed and dated 1853. This handwoven coverlet pillow has a blue cotton linen backing. The inserts are down and f...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early 19th Century Trapunto & Candlewick Fringed Sham in Plexy Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing all handmade and hand quilted early 19th century trapunto sham with a wonderful interesting swag inner border. The hand tied fringe border is also in great as found cond...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Adams Rose Plates and Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is really a wonderful starter set of blue and white stick spatter in the English pattern of Adams Rose. All pieces are in mint condition. There are ...
Category
1880s American Antique American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Pair of 19th Century Lancaster Co. Coverlet Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing early coverlet pillows are in great condition and are made from a dated coverlet 1853 and signed Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The back is in blue cotton linen. Sold ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Wool
American Colonial folk art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique American Colonial 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 folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Colonial folk art made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Brazil pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original folk art, popular names associated with this style include La muerte tiene permiso, Lew Hudnall, and William Adams and Company. 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 folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $368,000 while the average work can sell for $3,200.
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