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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Floral Hand-Tufted Rug with Layered Botanical Design in Soft Pastel
Contemporary Floral Hand-Tufted Rug with Layered Botanical Design in Soft Pastel

Contemporary Floral Hand-Tufted Rug with Layered Botanical Design in Soft Pastel

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

This contemporary hand-tufted rug celebrates a vibrant botanical composition, blending artistic expression with soft, inviting textures. Featuring a lush cluster of stylized white bl...

Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

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

Smoke with Black Marble Texture Resin Tic Tac Toe by Paola Valle
Smoke with Black Marble Texture Resin Tic Tac Toe by Paola Valle

Smoke with Black Marble Texture Resin 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 and board are handmade in smoke resin with black marbled texture. It will be the...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Folk Art

Materials

Resin

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 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

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

21st Century Almeria Magazine or Shoes Leather Basket Handwoven in Italy
21st Century Almeria Magazine or Shoes Leather Basket Handwoven in Italy

21st Century Almeria Magazine or Shoes Leather Basket Handwoven in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

This masterfully hand-woven basket belongs to our iconic Almeria collection. Made of eco-friendly leather, that is washable, resistant to light and water, it's suitable for indoor and outdoor use as well. This small size perfectly works as a magazine holder. Perfect also as a blanket, shoes holder...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather

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

Modern Geometric Hand-Tufted Rug with Abstract Forms in Green and Terracotta
Modern Geometric Hand-Tufted Rug with Abstract Forms in Green and Terracotta

Modern Geometric Hand-Tufted Rug with Abstract Forms in Green and Terracotta

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

This modern hand-tufted rug presents a sophisticated interplay of geometric abstraction and organic softness. Defined by layered shapes and a sculptural composition, the design featu...

Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

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

Pinball machine, 1970s
Pinball machine, 1970s

Pinball machine, 1970s

Located in Manzano, IT

Pinball machine with marbles - Made in Italy 1970s

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Iron

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

Winter Rose Abstract Organic Shape Rug in Grey by RAG home
Winter Rose Abstract Organic Shape Rug in Grey by RAG home

Winter Rose Abstract Organic Shape Rug in Grey by RAG home

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

Winter Rose captures the quiet poetry of nature in hibernation a soft bloom frozen in time. This sculptural rug blends abstract floral gestures with geological layering, rendered in ...

Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Orange and Pink Resin Tic Tac Toe by Paola Valle
Orange and Pink Resin Tic Tac Toe by Paola Valle

Orange and Pink Resin 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 pink & orange resin, and board is in white pearl resin. It will ...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Folk Art

Materials

Resin

Pair of Vintage American Handmade and Painted Duck Decoys
Pair of Vintage American Handmade and Painted Duck Decoys

Pair of Vintage American Handmade and Painted Duck Decoys

Located in Germantown, MD

Elegant pair of Vintage American Handmade and Hand Painted Duck Decoys in good vintage condition, measuring 15" in width, 4" in depth and 5.5"in height fo...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Contemporary Wavy Checkered Rug in Red, Pink & Green Hand-Tufted Wool
Contemporary Wavy Checkered Rug in Red, Pink & Green Hand-Tufted Wool

Contemporary Wavy Checkered Rug in Red, Pink & Green Hand-Tufted Wool

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

This contemporary rug reimagines the classic checkered motif with a playful twist. A bold red-and-pink checkerboard flows along wavy edges, framing a rich green center that instantly...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

21st Century Arianna Labyrinth Game Set in Wood and Leather Handmade in Italy
21st Century Arianna Labyrinth Game Set in Wood and Leather Handmade in Italy

21st Century Arianna Labyrinth Game Set in Wood and Leather Handmade in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

A perfect addition for your game room or the ideal luxury gift? The choice is yours! Arianna, our new wooden square maze is laser cut and finished in genuine leather. Its lines a...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

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

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

African Bantu Art, Expressive, Surrealistic Gouache by Marcel Gotène
African Bantu Art, Expressive, Surrealistic Gouache by Marcel Gotène

African Bantu Art, Expressive, Surrealistic Gouache by Marcel Gotène

By Marcel Gotène

Located in Salzburg, AT

The famous painter, Marcel Gotène (Icon of the contemporary Bantu art) combines surrealistic impressions with modern tapisserie elements. Born in 1935 in Yaba, Republic of Kongo, di...

Category

1980s Congolese Vintage Modern Folk Art

Materials

Silver Leaf

Handmade Ceramic Accessories Ladybug Red
Handmade Ceramic Accessories Ladybug Red

Handmade Ceramic Accessories Ladybug Red

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

These handmade decorative accessories combine the traditional Portuguese ceramic and glazing techniques in a modern approach of shapes and color, as they bring such brightness and jo...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Folk Art

Materials

Brass

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

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 Demetra Round Laundry Basket Handwoven with Leather in Italy
21st Century Demetra Round Laundry Basket Handwoven with Leather in Italy

21st Century Demetra Round Laundry Basket Handwoven with Leather in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

Strictly hand woven with meticulous care, Pinetti baskets are made with eco-friendly, washable, and resistant material. Part of the Demetra collections, our short basket comes in a ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Small Tree Elemental Spinning Top in Oiled Walnut by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda
Small Tree Elemental Spinning Top in Oiled Walnut by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda

Small Tree Elemental Spinning Top in Oiled Walnut by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda

By Alvaro Uribe, Wooda

Located in Omro, WI

The initial inspiration for the elemental top collection by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda was wooda’s iconic logo of a tree. We felt it captured the company’s synergy for working with wood ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Large Mahogany Sheep Rocker in White Wool
Large Mahogany Sheep Rocker in White Wool

Large Mahogany Sheep Rocker in White Wool

By Jose Gomez

Located in Saint Louis, US

An original design and make by the artist and designer Jose Gomez, the one of a kind sheep rocker. Outfitted with authentic New Zealand wool, this piece is a beautiful take on the be...

Category

2010s American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Mahogany

Rare Cinevisor MUPI - Super 8 Viewer Vintage 1970s - Collectible Piece
Rare Cinevisor MUPI - Super 8 Viewer Vintage 1970s - Collectible Piece

Rare Cinevisor MUPI - Super 8 Viewer Vintage 1970s - Collectible Piece

Located in Manzano, IT

Iconic Cinevisor MUPI, a jewel of Italian industrial design produced in Florence in the late 1970s and early 1980s. This device, with a distinctive "Space Age" aesthetic reminiscen...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Plastic

Trafalgar Chess Set by A. Andreucci

Trafalgar Chess Set by A. Andreucci

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Milan, IT

Featuring an elegant and sophisticated chessboard crafted from nubuck and burnished brass, with chess pieces in matt horn and burnished brass, the Trafalgar Chess Set, designed by A. Andreucci is a spectacular piece to display in a formal lounge...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Brass

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

Professional Vending Machine "Sammy Prize Party" - 8 Stations
Professional Vending Machine "Sammy Prize Party" - 8 Stations

Professional Vending Machine "Sammy Prize Party" - 8 Stations

Located in Manzano, IT

Wonderful professional station for distributing gadgets, capsules and prizes, manufactured by Sammy Corporation (a world leader in the gaming/arcade industry). Prize Party model (E...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Iron

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

"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

Author's Painting "The Poet" A. Pontiglione Vintage 1980s with Gilded Frame
Author's Painting "The Poet" A. Pontiglione Vintage 1980s with Gilded Frame

Author's Painting "The Poet" A. Pontiglione Vintage 1980s with Gilded Frame

Located in Manzano, IT

Evocative oil painting on rigid support signed by painter A. Pontiglione. The work is a refined interpretation of the classic theme of the "Poor Poet," perfect for those who love t...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Wood

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

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

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

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

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

Wave Hand-Tufted Rug in Gray by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Horsens, DK

Seven colored rectangular rug with organic pattern designed by Verner Panton. Material: 100% New Zealand's wool Hand-tufted Color: Gray.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Handcrafted Contemporary Area Rug in Neutral Tones with Organic Pattern
Handcrafted Contemporary Area Rug in Neutral Tones with Organic Pattern

Handcrafted Contemporary Area Rug in Neutral Tones with Organic Pattern

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

This beautifully handcrafted area rug features a refined, contemporary design defined by soft neutral tones and an organic, flowing pattern. Measuring approximately 300 x 400 cm, it ...

Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

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

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

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

Untitled 36 by Neshka
Untitled 36 by Neshka

Untitled 36 by Neshka

Located in Geneve, CH

Untitled 36 by Neshka Dimensions: 23 x 23 x 166 cm Material: Charred cedar sculpture with fir and acrylic base Neshka ( Agnieszka Krusche ), is a native of Kraków, Poland, and a...

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Acrylic, Cedar, Fir

21st Century Penelope Rectangular Laundry Basket in Leather & Canvas Cotton
21st Century Penelope Rectangular Laundry Basket in Leather & Canvas Cotton

21st Century Penelope Rectangular Laundry Basket in Leather & Canvas Cotton

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

A simple and linear shape, where the resistant and waterproof leather is combined with the softness of the ecru cotton layer that give the piece a natural beauty. A rectangular silhouette for our Penelope laundry...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Cotton

20th Century French Bronze Abstract Sculpture
20th Century French Bronze Abstract Sculpture

20th Century French Bronze Abstract Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

A 20th century French bronze abstract sculpture, signed near the base. Cast in solid bronze and finished with a richly variegated verdigris patina, the work is composed of intersecti...

Category

20th Century French Modern Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Australian Aboriginal Painting Rain Dreaming Ronnie Tjampitjinpa
Australian Aboriginal Painting Rain Dreaming Ronnie Tjampitjinpa

Australian Aboriginal Painting Rain Dreaming Ronnie Tjampitjinpa

By Ronnie Tjampitjinpa

Located in Atlanta, GA

A contemporary painting by Australian Aboriginal artist Ronnie Tjampitjinpa (1943-2023). Entitled "Rain Dreaming", the artwork was acrylic on canvas and painted in 1999 Fully documented: originally purchased in 1999 from Kimberley Australian Aboriginal Art, Melbourne, cat. no. KA 708/99; The in the collection of The Kelton Foundation, Santa Monica; It was exhibited in: "G'Day LA" Australia Week, in partnership with the Australian Consulate Los Angeles, Pacific Design Center, West Hollywood, CA, 15-25 January 2004. It is housed in a black thin wood frame. Ronnie Tjampitjinpa was born in Pintupi land at Muyinnga, about 100 kilometres west of the Kintore Range, just across the Western Australian border. He is the son of Uta Uta Tjangala’s older brother, Minpuru Tjangala (c.1899–1976). Artist's Biography (Courtesy of Art Gallery NSW) After his initiation into Pintupi law at the site of Yumari, Tjampitjinpa and his younger brother Smithy Zimran Tjampitjinpa walked into the Aboriginal community of Yuendumu. They later joined their parents and other siblings – who had come in to Ikuntji (Haasts Bluff) in 1956 from the Dover Hills/Yumari area – at the new settlement of Papunya. Tjampitjinpa worked as a labourer, assisting with the fencing of the aerodromes at Papunya and Ikuntji. He was one of the youngest of the group of men who began painting at the start of the Western Desert art movement in 1971, and was a founder of Paunya Tula Artists. During the 1970s, Tjampitjinpa was preoccupied with returning to his traditional lands and became a strong advocate for the outstation movement, travelling between meetings in Papunya, Yuendumu, Wirrimanu (Balgo) and Mount Doreen Station. His goal was finally achieved with the establishment of the Walungurru (Kintore) settlement in 1981. Tjampitjinpa moved there with his young family in 1983, establishing an outstation at Ininti (Redbank) and serving as chairman of the Kintore Outstation Council. During this period, he emerged as one of Papunya Tula Artists’ major painters, pioneering the bold, scaled-up, linear style that came to dominate many of the Walungurru painters’ work during the 1990s. His distinctive aesthetic preoccupa-tion is exemplified in the untitled works of 1994 and 2001. Now one of the last founding members of Papunya Tula Artists, Tjampitjinpa’s career spans more than 40 years. He has had six solo exhibitions since 1989 in Australia, most recently at Utopia Art, Sydney. Throughout the 1980s Tjampitjinpa worked devotedly on a land claim for Ininti, holding meetings in Darwin, Warmun (Turkey Creek...

Category

1990s Australian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Modern Flatweave Beige Rug "Serein" Designed By Eric Cohler by Doris Leslie Blau
Modern Flatweave Beige Rug "Serein" Designed By Eric Cohler by Doris Leslie Blau

Modern Flatweave Beige Rug "Serein" Designed By Eric Cohler by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

This custom needlepoint carpet by Eric Cohler for Doris Leslie Blau is a study in elegant subtlety. Crafted using millions of tiny wool yarn stitches on open-grid cotton canvas, its ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rare Polistil Set A 901 - Niki Lauda Ferrari vs McLaren - Complete - Vintage 197
Rare Polistil Set A 901 - Niki Lauda Ferrari vs McLaren - Complete - Vintage 197

Rare Polistil Set A 901 - Niki Lauda Ferrari vs McLaren - Complete - Vintage 197

Located in Manzano, IT

Gorgeous vintage Polistil Grand Prix set (Art. A 901) original from the 1970s, a true collector's item celebrating the legendary challenge between Niki Lauda and James Hunt. The set...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Plastic

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.