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Modern Folk Art

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Handcrafted Contemporary Runner Rug with Sculpted Edges and Geometric Pattern
Handcrafted Contemporary Runner Rug with Sculpted Edges and Geometric Pattern

Handcrafted Contemporary Runner Rug with Sculpted Edges and Geometric Pattern

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

This striking handcrafted runner rug features a bold geometric composition enhanced by a unique sculpted silhouette. Designed with rounded, scalloped edges, the rug departs from trad...

Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Rare Oil Painting on Canvas by Tullio Grassi "Old Man with Pipe"
Rare Oil Painting on Canvas by Tullio Grassi "Old Man with Pipe"

Rare Oil Painting on Canvas by Tullio Grassi "Old Man with Pipe"

Located in Manzano, IT

Splendid authentic work by Salerno master Tullio Grassi (1921-1999), entitled "Old man with pipe." The painting is a masterful example of the author's expressionist style, capable ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Late 20th Century Chessboard - Vintage - Inlaid Marble - Brass Chess Pieces
Late 20th Century Chessboard - Vintage - Inlaid Marble - Brass Chess Pieces

Late 20th Century Chessboard - Vintage - Inlaid Marble - Brass Chess Pieces

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

This elegant vintage chessboard dates from approximately 1990 and is a refined example of late 20th-century decorative design. The board is crafted from beautifully inlaid marble, fo...

Category

1990s Belgian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Marble, Brass

Abstract Earth Tone Rug with Organic Shape by RAG home
Abstract Earth Tone Rug with Organic Shape by RAG home

Abstract Earth Tone Rug with Organic Shape by RAG home

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

This rug features an abstract, modern design with an organic, freeform shape. The color palette includes earthy tones like beige, terracotta, deep green, gray, and cream, creating a ...

Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Black Marbled Resin and Wood Tic Tac Toe by Paola Valle
Black Marbled Resin and Wood Tic Tac Toe by Paola Valle

Black Marbled Resin and Wood Tic Tac Toe by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Our Tic Tac Toe is a beautiful, modern and fun take on the classic game. The three dimensional pieces are handmade in black resin with white marbled texture and the board is made of ...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Folk Art

Materials

Resin, Wood

Beatles Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band Golden Record Carat Rec 011/100
Beatles Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band Golden Record Carat Rec 011/100

Beatles Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band Golden Record Carat Rec 011/100

Located in Nuernberg, DE

1970s The Beatles 24-karat gold-plated record, unframed. Limited edition of 100, 11/100 with “Certificate of Authenticity” included. Golden Record on a red Velvet wooden plate. Nice ...

Category

1970s German Vintage Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Velvet

21st Mahjong Game Set in Walnut Wood and Leather Handmade in Italy
21st Mahjong Game Set in Walnut Wood and Leather Handmade in Italy

21st Mahjong Game Set in Walnut Wood and Leather Handmade in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

Our brand new Mahjong, a complete restyling for one of the most popular and played games worldwide. Entirely covered in genuine calf leather, our Mahjong comes in a luxurious woo...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

21st Century Canaria Medium Basket Handwoven in Italy
21st Century Canaria Medium Basket Handwoven in Italy

21st Century Canaria Medium Basket Handwoven in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

Another style, another iconic weave. Canaria is our brand new family of baskets available in different sizes able to meet several uses. A magazine holder, a blanket or shoes holde...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Peter Shire Exp Signed Hand Painted Modern Large Ceramic Pottery Bowl
Peter Shire Exp Signed Hand Painted Modern Large Ceramic Pottery Bowl

Peter Shire Exp Signed Hand Painted Modern Large Ceramic Pottery Bowl

By Peter Shire

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) of The Memphis Group, an international design movement that came out of Italy during the 1980s (1980-1988), and specialized in postmodern furniture, lighting, fabrics, carpets, ceramics, glass, and metal objects. This work is from 2001 and is dated and signed with Shire's customary "EXP" (Echo Park Pottery...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary stoneware ceramic sculpture by a French artist
Contemporary stoneware ceramic sculpture by a French artist

Contemporary stoneware ceramic sculpture by a French artist

By Véra Rybaltchenko

Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR

Contemporary stoneware sculpture by French artist Véra Rybaltchenko. The stoneware was fired at 1100 degrees and is therefore very resistant. The chamotte stoneware is patinated outs...

Category

2010s French Modern Folk Art

Materials

Sandstone

Contemporary stoneware ceramic sculpture by a French artist
Contemporary stoneware ceramic sculpture by a French artist

Contemporary stoneware ceramic sculpture by a French artist

By Véra Rybaltchenko

Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR

Contemporary stoneware sculpture by French artist Véra Rybaltchenko. The stoneware was fired at 1100 degrees and is therefore very resistant. The chamotte stoneware is patinated outs...

Category

2010s French Modern Folk Art

Materials

Sandstone

Floral Echoes Abstract Irregular Shape by RAG HOME
Floral Echoes Abstract Irregular Shape by RAG HOME

Floral Echoes Abstract Irregular Shape by RAG HOME

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

Floral Echoes is a textured mix of colors and shapes that feel like petals, leaves, and landscapes woven together. Soft blues and greens resemble flowing rivers and lush fields, whi...

Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

21st Century Bowling Game Set in Walnut Wood and Leather Handmade in Italy
21st Century Bowling Game Set in Walnut Wood and Leather Handmade in Italy

21st Century Bowling Game Set in Walnut Wood and Leather Handmade in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

More than a game. Masterfully handcrafted with precious canaletto walnut wood Pinetti portable Bowling set is enriched with leather details and satin brass finish. A sophisticated...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Brass

"The Second World War, " by Winston Churchill
"The Second World War, " by Winston Churchill

"The Second World War, " by Winston Churchill

By Houghton Mifflin & Co.

Located in Austin, TX

The Second World War by Winston Churchill from Houghton-Mifflin Company, Boston. A vintage edition of Winston Churchill's six-volume memoir, The Second World War, for which he was a...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Moor heads, Collection of 3, Handmade in Sicily, Gold Leaf, Colors Customizable
Moor heads, Collection of 3, Handmade in Sicily, Gold Leaf, Colors Customizable

Moor heads, Collection of 3, Handmade in Sicily, Gold Leaf, Colors Customizable

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Shona Head Sculpture Carved Stone Kumberai Mapanda, circa 1970
Shona Head Sculpture Carved Stone Kumberai Mapanda, circa 1970

Shona Head Sculpture Carved Stone Kumberai Mapanda, circa 1970

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Kumberai Mapanda (1940-) Small head. circa 1970. Carved serpentine stone 5 1/4" in. (13.4 cm.) high, excluding base. Shona sculpture is the name given to a modern move...

Category

Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Folk Art

Materials

Stone

21st Century Leather and Walnut Wood Backgammon Set Handcrafted in Italy
21st Century Leather and Walnut Wood Backgammon Set Handcrafted in Italy

21st Century Leather and Walnut Wood Backgammon Set Handcrafted in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

Our backgammon set, a must of board games. Expertly crafted with canaletto walnut wood and dressed on the outside with a textured calfskin leather covering, its interior delivers ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Taupe & Navy Blue Leather and Walnut Wood Backgammon Set Handcrafted in, Italy
Taupe & Navy Blue Leather and Walnut Wood Backgammon Set Handcrafted in, Italy

Taupe & Navy Blue Leather and Walnut Wood Backgammon Set Handcrafted in, Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

Our backgammon set, a must of board games. Expertly crafted with canaletto walnut wood and dressed on the outside with a textured calfskin leather covering, its interior delivers ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Walnut

21st Pet Bed Large in Walnut Wood & Calf Leather
21st Pet Bed Large in Walnut Wood & Calf Leather

21st Pet Bed Large in Walnut Wood & Calf Leather

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

Pamper your furry friends with our new Pet bed. A wooden structure masterfully handcrafted covered in leather with precious canaletto walnut wood base and so...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood, Foam, Walnut

Nelson Chess Set by A. Andreucci

Nelson Chess Set by A. Andreucci

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Milan, IT

Designed by A. Andreucci, the spectacular board of this dynamic Nelson Chess Set has been crafted in mirrored glass and polished black lacquered wood and measures 40 x 40 cm. Perfect...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Horn, Wool, Glass, Mirror

Misshapes Organic Shapes Rug in Blush Color by RAG home
Misshapes Organic Shapes Rug in Blush Color by RAG home

Misshapes Organic Shapes Rug in Blush Color by RAG home

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

Misshapes Dune Form explores the beauty of unstructured design through an organic, free-form silhouette inspired by nature’s slow transformations. This sculptural rug blends soft des...

Category

2010s Asian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

21st Century Hook Tall Laundry Basket with Leather & Cotton Handmade in Italy
21st Century Hook Tall Laundry Basket with Leather & Cotton Handmade in Italy

21st Century Hook Tall Laundry Basket with Leather & Cotton Handmade in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

An attractive contrast between leather and cotton fabric. Our Hook basket is hand woven, made with eco-friendly, washable, and resistant material suitable also for outdoor use. Th...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Cotton

Italian Tortoiseshell Lucite Chess Set
Italian Tortoiseshell Lucite Chess Set

Italian Tortoiseshell Lucite Chess Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sophisticated Italian chess set from the 1970s, crafted in rich tortoiseshell-pattern Lucite with polished brass accents. The board lifts to reveal a fitted interior tray that neatly...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Folk Art

Materials

Lucite

Tribal Ceremonial Silver Ornament/Neckrings, Sculpture, Miao, Guizhou, W/ Stand
Tribal Ceremonial Silver Ornament/Neckrings, Sculpture, Miao, Guizhou, W/ Stand

Tribal Ceremonial Silver Ornament/Neckrings, Sculpture, Miao, Guizhou, W/ Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a great and important ceremonial neck rings ware by the people of the Minorities of China, the Golden triangle ,Mongolia and Tibet. These pieces were made of low content of s...

Category

20th Century Chinese Modern Folk Art

Materials

Metal

21st Century Penelope Round Laundry Basket with Leather & Canvas Cotton
21st Century Penelope Round Laundry Basket with Leather & Canvas Cotton

21st Century Penelope Round Laundry Basket with Leather & Canvas Cotton

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

Part of Penelope's collections, this laundry basket is designed and crafted exclusively by Pinetti. The elegant and practical round silhouette is beautifully finished with an ecru...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Cotton, Leather

Modern Design Style Hand-Tufted Rug 'Zen Garden' by Rag Home
Modern Design Style Hand-Tufted Rug 'Zen Garden' by Rag Home

Modern Design Style Hand-Tufted Rug 'Zen Garden' by Rag Home

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

Modern Design Style Hand-tufted Rug 'ZEN GARDEN' by RAG HOME A rug inspired by currents of Serene, peaceful, balanced, simple words that describe the zen garden. RAG under this br...

Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Organic Natural Wood Turned Weed Vase Vessel
Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Organic Natural Wood Turned Weed Vase Vessel

Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Organic Natural Wood Turned Weed Vase Vessel

By Doug Ayers

Located in Studio City, CA

A very beautifully made and sculpted wood-turned weed vase by famed American (Mendocino, CA) artist/ sculptor Doug Ayers. The natural. organic wood grain is quite spectacular in this...

Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Large  Percisionist ModerN Oil Painting on Canvas by Allan Lorne Hecker
Large  Percisionist ModerN Oil Painting on Canvas by Allan Lorne Hecker

Large Percisionist ModerN Oil Painting on Canvas by Allan Lorne Hecker

By Allan & Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

Large Percisionist ModerN Oil Painting on Canvas by Canadian artist Allan Lorne Hecker,,Titled "A Calder walking to the park" Hand executed.. Great use of color, TEXTURE and space..

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Prestigious Bronze Bust of Vincenzo Gemito "Alessandro" (Anastolè) 1890
Prestigious Bronze Bust of Vincenzo Gemito "Alessandro" (Anastolè) 1890

Prestigious Bronze Bust of Vincenzo Gemito "Alessandro" (Anastolè) 1890

Located in Manzano, IT

Fine bronze sculpture bearing the signature of the celebrated master of Neapolitan verismo, Vincenzo Gemito (1852-1929). The work depicts a young boy with the distinctive features ...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Modern Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Black and Brown Unique Abstract Ceramic Vase by David Whitehead La Borne
Black and Brown Unique Abstract Ceramic Vase by David Whitehead La Borne

Black and Brown Unique Abstract Ceramic Vase by David Whitehead La Borne

By David Whitehead

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

David Whitehead Stoneware ceramic vase realised in La Borne Circa 2000 Unique handmade piece signed under the base Black and bron stoneware ceramic colors Measures: H...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Peter Voulkos Signed Large California Studio Pottery Stoneware Charger Plate
Peter Voulkos Signed Large California Studio Pottery Stoneware Charger Plate

Peter Voulkos Signed Large California Studio Pottery Stoneware Charger Plate

By Peter Voulkos

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly fantastic, large, heavy charger/plate/platter by American master potter/artist Peter Voulkos who is known for his abstract expressionist ceramic pottery pieces and sculptures...

Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Sheep Moneybox Pop Art, Black, Made in Italy, 2022, New Collection
Sheep Moneybox Pop Art, Black, Made in Italy, 2022, New Collection

Sheep Moneybox Pop Art, Black, Made in Italy, 2022, New Collection

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

These splendid ceramic creations are born from the artistic laboratory of Mosche Bianche. The piggy bank, a means that has always been used to remind us of the importance of savi...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of 2 Moor Heads "Pop Women", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
Collection of 2 Moor Heads "Pop Women", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design

Collection of 2 Moor Heads "Pop Women", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

21st Century Leather Tilting Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy
21st Century Leather Tilting Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy

21st Century Leather Tilting Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

A cylindrical and contemporary silhouette with subtle detail. Our round metal bin with tilting lid is perfectly sized for use in the bathroom. More than 30 harmonious shades can be paired with our modern bathroom...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Australian Aboriginal Painting Tjukurla Country Nyurapayia Nampitjinpa
Australian Aboriginal Painting Tjukurla Country Nyurapayia Nampitjinpa

Australian Aboriginal Painting Tjukurla Country Nyurapayia Nampitjinpa

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stunning abstract painting by Australian Aboriginal artist Nyurapayia Nampitjinpa (also known as Mrs. Bennett; 1935-2013). Entitled "Tjukurla Country", this work was acrylic on Be...

Category

Early 2000s Australian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Nocturne Terrain rug in organic shape with colors of Gray and Blue
Nocturne Terrain rug in organic shape with colors of Gray and Blue

Nocturne Terrain rug in organic shape with colors of Gray and Blue

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

This rug is an artistic exploration of form, texture, and contrast, embodying the essence of abstract expressionism and natural landscapes. Its fluid, freeform silhouette defies conv...

Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Set of 3 Moor Heads, Handmade in Italy, 2022. BESPOKE possibility. Sicily
Set of 3 Moor Heads, Handmade in Italy, 2022. BESPOKE possibility. Sicily

Set of 3 Moor Heads, Handmade in Italy, 2022. BESPOKE possibility. Sicily

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Cambodian Stone Statue on Plinth
Cambodian Stone Statue on Plinth

Cambodian Stone Statue on Plinth

$1,498Sale Price|30% Off

Cambodian Stone Statue on Plinth

Located in Basildon, London

This remarkable piece presents a Cambodian stone statue, a powerful testament to ancient artistry, elevated to new sculptural heights. The weathered stone figure, with its serene exp...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cambodian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Modern Backgammon Board Game Handmade Epoxy Resin Handpainted Limited Edition
Modern Backgammon Board Game Handmade Epoxy Resin Handpainted Limited Edition

Modern Backgammon Board Game Handmade Epoxy Resin Handpainted Limited Edition

By Dilmos Edizioni

Located in Milan, IT

The Backgammon Board is a handmade limited collection (100 pieces) designed by the young Milan based Valeria Molinari for Dilmos Edizioni. The project, composed of four boards inspir...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Luna Hand-Tufted Rug in Dark Yellow by Verner Panton
Luna Hand-Tufted Rug in Dark Yellow by Verner Panton

Luna Hand-Tufted Rug in Dark Yellow by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Horsens, DK

Eight colored rug with organic circle pattern designed by Verner Panton. Material: 100% New Zealand wool Hand tufted Color: Tone-in-tone dark yellow.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Red glazed ceramic bowl by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950
Red glazed ceramic bowl by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Red glazed ceramic bowl by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Red glazed ceramic bowl by Jean Maubrou. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1940-1950. Perfect original conditions. H : 3.5 x 5.9 inches. - A student of LACHENAL, Jean MAUBROU s...

Category

20th Century French Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

"Space bar" by WAS, Unique piece
"Space bar" by WAS, Unique piece

"Space bar" by WAS, Unique piece

$5,204Sale Price|25% Off

"Space bar" by WAS, Unique piece

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

"Space bar" by WAS Airplane trolley turned into an unique Artwork The trolley has been customized by the french artist WAS transforming it into a work...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Jaipur Rugs 8X10 Feet Hand Knotted Carpet Wool And Bamboo Silk Beige & Brown Rug
Jaipur Rugs 8X10 Feet Hand Knotted Carpet Wool And Bamboo Silk Beige & Brown Rug

Jaipur Rugs 8X10 Feet Hand Knotted Carpet Wool And Bamboo Silk Beige & Brown Rug

By JAIPUR RUGS

Located in Milano, IT

Embark on a visual journey akin to the gradual decline of civilizations with our hand-knotted rug, an ode to modern design. The patterns within this masterpiece create a sense of dis...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Aylesford Pottery the Friars Red Glazed Studio Pottery Vase
Aylesford Pottery the Friars Red Glazed Studio Pottery Vase

Aylesford Pottery the Friars Red Glazed Studio Pottery Vase

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish The Friars Aylesford Pottery studio pottery vase decorated in red glazes dating from the 20th century. The Aylesford pottery was founded in 1954 by David Leach who taught...

Category

20th Century English Modern Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Purvis Young (1943–2010), Untitled (Window Assemblage)
Purvis Young (1943–2010), Untitled (Window Assemblage)

Purvis Young (1943–2010), Untitled (Window Assemblage)

By Purvis Young

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Purvis Young (1943–2010), Untitled (Window Assemblage) Miami, Florida Late 20th century This compelling mixed-media assemblage by Purvis Young exemplifies the artist’s deeply symbol...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Plexiglass, Scrap Wood

Wave Hand-Tufted Rug in Orange by Verner Panton
Wave Hand-Tufted Rug in Orange by Verner Panton

Wave Hand-Tufted Rug in Orange by Verner Panton

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Horsens, DK

Seven Colored rectangular rug with organic pattern designed by Verner Panton. Material: 100% New Zealand's Wool Hand-tufted Color: Orange.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Organic Shapes in Blue Misshapes Rug by RAG home
Organic Shapes in Blue Misshapes Rug by RAG home

Organic Shapes in Blue Misshapes Rug by RAG home

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

Mishapes is a fluid exploration of form and intuition where shapes appear to melt, collide, and settle into each other with quiet confidence. This rug embraces asymmetry and softness...

Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Modern folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern 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, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern folk art made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original folk art, popular names associated with this style include Pinetti, VG-VGnewtrend, Danese Milano, and Mosche Bianche. 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 $75 and tops out at $50,000 while the average work can sell for $1,001.