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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Misty Dawn Antique White & Shale 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Embark on a journey of modern elegance with our rugs exquisite hand-knotted masterpiece, skillfully crafted in the heart of rural India. Enveloping your space in contemporary allure,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

'Mis-Shapes' Custom Rug with Combination of Orange, Burgundy, Pink, Tosca Blue
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
CUSTOM RUG SIZE 7 x 8 with combination of Orange, Burgundy, Pink, Tosca and Blue 'Mis-Shapes' Contemporary irregular abstract shape hand-tufted Viscose wool rug A combinatio...
Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Ephemeral Echoes Blue Surf & Forest Green 300X450 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Picture the gradual decline of civilizations reflected in the patterns of 'Ephemeral Echoes,' a mesmerizing hand-knotted rug that speaks to the delicate dance between disorder and tr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Limited Edition Scarabeo Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Skillfully crafted in the age-old hand-knotting technique, this stunning Scarabeo is a limited edition rug fit for an eclectic home. Displayed on t...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Textile

Lane Gordon Thorlaksson Canadian Studio Pottery Vase with Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Canadian studio pottery vase decorated in light blue glazes with an associated pottery stand by Lane Gordon Thorlaksson (Canadian, 1...
Category

1970s Canadian Vintage Modern Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

21st Century Almeria Medium Decorative Basket Handwoven in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
The Almeria medium basket, a Pinetti timeless icon. A basket that becomes a magazine, blanket, shoes holder or a simple piece of décor, if necessary. P...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Katerina Evangelidou Greek Stoneware Hand Built Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A hand-built squat studio pottery vase of slight tapering rhombic form in matte pink glazes by Katerina Evangelidou (Greek, c.1960). The four sided vase has two erupting vertical sea...
Category

20th Century English Modern Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Optional Omniscience & Snake Got Your Tongue, Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture.
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Optional Omniscience & Snake Got You, Diptych, 2019 by Alex Hodge Carved porcelain Overall size: Height: 10 in x Width: 19.5 in x Depth: 0.5 in Optional Omniscience: Height: 10 in x...
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2010s American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Rubenimichi Wood Sculpture ''Sol Negro Fetiche'', Spain, 2015
Located in Madrid, ES
Title: Sol Negro Fetiche Author: Rubenimichi Year: 2015 Size: 12 x 12 x 12 cm Technique: Wood and pyrography.  
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Folk Art

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

Wave Hand-Tufted Rug in Orange by 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

Handcrafted Illustrated Ceramic by Mathew, Spain, 2021
Located in Madrid, ES
Handcrafted ceramic bowl by Mathew. Handpainted in brown over light blue background. "Colorfull nature".
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Purvis Young 'Herd of Freedom Horses'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
'Herd of Freedom Horses' by Purvis Young (1989–1999) USA, circa 1980s A progressive work, painted on a found metal tray, of five horses in landscape. signed 'Young' upper right corner. In untouched, well-cared-for vintage condition, ready to place.  The overall dimensions of the work are 13- inches wide, 17.5- inches high, and 1.5- inches deep.  About : Purvis Young (1943–2010) was an American artist from the Overtown neighborhood of Miami, Florida. Self-taught, Young's work was often a blend of painting and drawing with collaged elements, utilizing everyday discarded found objects. Inspired by documentaries, art books...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Russell Russ Graff Signed Hawaiian Artist Inlaid Carved Wood Bird Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful. Whimsical piece by Hawain artist Russ Graff. Made from Hawaiian exotic and Kauai inlaid woods and a tree of natural driftwood. Signed an...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Brown and White Stoneware Ceramic Pitcher La Borne circa 1990 Pottery
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
La Borne Original french stoneware ceramic pitcher Brown and white pottery colors Signed Original perfect condition Measures: h...
Category

1990s French Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Black Marbled Resin and Wood Tic Tac Toe 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

Serenity Cascade Mushroom & Dark Taupe 180X270 Cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Have you checked this hand-knotted rug , meticulously handmade in rural India? With a tone-on-tone palette, featuring a mushroom ground color and a dark taupe border, this modern rug...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Silk

Sun-Kissed Bliss Antique White & White Sand 130X130 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Does the sun paint your mood on the walls? Imagine its warm glow captured in threads, woven into an inviting landscape for your feet. The "Sun-Kissed Bliss" rug by is a symphony of a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Artisanal Serenity Antique White & Soft Gray 240x300 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Embark on a journey through timeless allure with the Tattvam rug from the Gauri Khan collection. This modern masterpiece, hand-knotted with precision in rural India, unveils rustic c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Elizabeth Anderson Harbour Pottery Studio Pottery Jug and Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and finely made studio pottery jug and vase decorated in trailed glazes by Elizabeth L Anderson and made at the Harbour Pottery at South Quay Studios in Maryport, Cumbria a...
Category

20th Century English Modern Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

David Heminsley 'Scottish, 1927-2007' Studio Pottery Lidded Conserve Jar
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made studio pottery lidded conserve jar decorated in tenmoku glazes with a ribbon and bow pattern applied around the body of the jar by Scottish based potter David Hemi...
Category

20th Century Scottish Modern Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Micki Schloessingk Salt Glazed Studio Pottery Lidded Vessel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine vintage British studio pottery lidded vessel by renowned potter Micki Schloessingk (b. 1949) and made in Swansea, Wales. The stoneware vessel is of tall slightly graduated cyl...
Category

Late 20th Century British Modern Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Ethereal Crossings Light Silver & Light Silver 150X210 cm Flatweave Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Embrace the allure of simplicity with our Flatweave rug, a masterpiece of minimalism. From unembellished patterns to subtle gradients, its design exudes sophistication. The light sil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Microcosmic Opulence Chicory 120x180 cm Handloom Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse your space in modern elegance with the handloom rug, a masterpiece crafted in the heart of rural India. Unveiling the intricate patterns inspired ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

ArtCraft Fusion Charcoal Slate & Pearl Blue 165X150 cm Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Like a vibrant tapestry of urban landscapes, this modern hand-tufted rug, meticulously crafted in rural India by skilled artisans, is a testament to contemporary elegance. With a gro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Noir Odyssey Ebony & Ebony 180x270 cm Flat Weave Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Presenting a visually captivating addition to any living space, this rug from our Indusbar collection is one of its kind . This rectangular rug features an intriguing design in rich ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Hajimo Kato Hand Built Wood Fired Twin Handled Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A truly wonderful design piece, and one of my favorite, is this Japanese hand-built wood fired twin handled studio pottery vase of sculptural form by Hajimo Kato (b.1947) dating from...
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

C1930 Impressionist Ashcan Original Painting of a Cafe Scene Oil on Canvas
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Impressionist view of a interior cafe with a chef and patrons. Colorful palette with a Ashcan style in the Painting created about 1930. Unsigned. Framed in what appears to be the ori...
Category

1930s American Vintage Modern Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Hardwood, Paint

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

Hand Built Sculptural Wood Fired Twin Handled Signed Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A truly wonderful design piece, and one of my favourite pieces, is this hand-built wood fired twin handled studio pottery vase of sculptural form dating from the 20th century. The st...
Category

20th Century English Modern Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Coral Waltz Classic Gray & Pink Tint 240x300 cm Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Crafted with meticulous precision, this beautiful rug from our Aprezo collection serves as an exquisite centerpiece for any living space. So, immerse yourself in the gentle sophistic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Emotive Contour Antique White & Tan 180x270 cm Handtufted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
What shapes inspire your space? Delve into the deeper meanings woven into every contour of this modern shaped rug. Hand-tufted with precision in rura...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Silk

Modern Mocha & Mocha 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
What if your living space could transcend traditional decor boundaries? This all-wool rug, intricately hand-knotted , seamlessly blends contemporary aesthetics with classic Moroccan ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Inside Painted Crystal, "Harvest Year" Snuff Bottle by Zhang Zenlou, 2018
Located in Tainan, TW
Zhang Zenglou was born in Hebei Province in 1956. He is a master of contemporary Chinese inside painted snuff bottle in Ji school. He is cu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Folk Art

Materials

Crystal

Serene Disarray Beige & Ivory 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
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

Earnest Eve, Portrait, Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture.
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Hodge poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art in a way that values ​​women not only in body, but in wholeness, power, and love. Focusing on the narrative qua...
Category

2010s American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Elf Doby from Harry Potter series in real life size
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Elf Doby from Harry Potter series hand carved from a walnut tree in real life size.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Slovak Modern Folk Art

Materials

Walnut

Advertising Sign for an Optician, from 1920s
Located in Vienna, Austria
Hand painted metal advertising sign for an optician. The shield was attached to the facade on an optician shop and is painted with the same motive on both sides. Signed from the si...
Category

1920s Czech Vintage Modern Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Hand Built Sculptural Wood Fired Gourd Shaped Signed Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A truly wonderful design piece, and one of my favorite pieces, is this hand-built wood fired gourd shaped studio pottery bottle vase of sculptural form dating from the 20th century. ...
Category

20th Century British Modern Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Lukia XXIth century design wall colored decorative african ceramic mask
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Lukia Modern african decorative wall ceramic mask Original ceramic glazes colors Original perfect condition Signed and dated 2007 Height 21 cm Large 15 cm Depth 10 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

'Rat Dog' Sculpture in Fiberglass by Finn Stone
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We love this piece! Number 2 from an edition of 2, the other was sold recently on Saatchi online, and honestly we don't mind rat dog hanging around, he eats no...
Category

2010s English Modern Folk Art

Materials

Fiberglass

Takeshi Yasuda 'Japanese, b.1943' Creamware Studio Pottery Hand Thrown Bottle
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Interesting hand thrown Japanese studio pottery creamware vase with a craquelure glaze by Takeshi Yasuda (Japanese, b.1943) dating from the 1980’s. The ...
Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Modern Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Collection of 4 Vases Moor Head, Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
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

Derek Clarkson Attributed Large Abstract Glazed Porcelain Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A tall and striking studio pottery porcelain vase decorated in abstract colored glazes on a celadon ground attributed to Derek Clarkson and dating from ...
Category

20th Century British Modern Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain

Large Ceramic Pottery Vase Realized by Josette Miquel Handmade Folk Art
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Josette Miquel French handmade pottery vase realized circa 1980 by French artist Josette Miquel. Elegant bird and board decoration. Stoneware c...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Moor Heads Vases "Mars with gold", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Home Decor
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 Pet Bowl Small in Wood & Calf Leather
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A rigid structure fully covered with premium calf leather with removable and washable stainless steel bowls. Our Pet bowls are available in two sizes. A brand new collection designe...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Flawed Perfection Apricot & Peach Dust 150x240 cm Handloom Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Are you looking for a touch of modern elegance to elevate your space? Introducing this Hand Loom Rug, a symphony of soothing colors expertly woven on a handloom. Crafted with meticul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Hand-Tufted Wool and viscose Rug in Gray and White, Modern Abstract Design
Located in Milano, IT
If your aim for buying a rug is to set the mood or theme in your space, look no further than Shudd. This elegant rug features gradient colors inspired by the play of light in nature....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Other

Urban Origami Light Cedar Green & Oyster 240x300 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Unravel the tapestry of modern artistry with handknotted masterpiece, a harmonious fusion of unpolished yarn knots and rural Indian craftsmanship. Lost in translation between hand an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Red Terracotta Sculpture of Seated Nude, circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Red Terracotta Sculpture of Seated Nude circa 1960 signed - artist unknown nice color and size small chip near foot
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

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

21st Century Leather Olimpia Round Bathroom Set Made in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Olimpia, in all its beauty. A complete set with all the bathroom essentials: A round soap dispenser, a toothbrush holder and a cotton pad holder to...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Oil on Canvas "Untitled" Unique Work by Ali Hassoun, year 2003
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Oil on canvas, signed, dated and titled on the back. Work on stretcher. Unique work with certificate of authenticity. Ali Hassoun was born in Sidon (Lebanon) in 1964. In 1982 he move...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

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

Neal French Terracotta Sculptural Standing Lady Figurine
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish terracotta sculptural figure of a lady by renowned sculptor Neal French dating from the latter 20th Century. The figure stands mounted on a wooden base and is simply modeled and in slight abstract wearing a long flowing dress with a matt terracotta colored finish. Neal French graduated from the Royal College of Art in London and worked for fifteen years as a designer, modeller and sculptor for Spode and Worcester Royal Porcelain Co. He then spent 20 years teaching at Hornsey College of Art and also did some work at Rye Pottery...
Category

Late 20th Century English Modern Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

Steel Found Objects Brutal Wall Sculpture by Bruce Gray
Located in Denton, TX
A mixture of nuts and bolts and scrap metal with gears welded together to make this Brutalist sculpture a real show stopper Bruce Gray known for his art in many museums and private ...
Category

20th Century American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Steel

21st Almeria Wireless Large Floor Lantern
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Inspired by our iconic Almeria baskets collection, Pinetti introduces a brand new family of lanterns. Wireless and USB rechargeable these lamps are made with hand-woven plastic modu...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Plastic

'Mis-Shapes' Custom Rug with Combination of Orange, Burgundy, Pink, Tosca Blue
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
CUSTOM RUG SIZE 7 x 8 with combination of Orange, Burgundy, Pink, Tosca and Blue 'Mis-Shapes' Contemporary irregular abstract shape hand-tufted Viscose wool rug A combinatio...
Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Everidge Stevens Celtic Pottery Newlyn Blue Medallion Funnel Shaped Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Cornish Celtic studio pottery vase decorated in the blue Medallion design by Everidge Stevens and Maggie Fisher and dating from around 1970. Made in Newlyn the vase of tall funnel or chimney shape has a wider rounded base and narrows slightly to a simple rounded open top. The lower body is decorated in matt black with a raised band separating the base from the continuous decorative pattern applied around the body with abstract incised lines decorated in mottled blue coloring with matt black around the upper rim. The vase has an incised D mark to the base along with an original Celtic Pottery...
Category

1970s English Vintage Modern Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Stylish Raku Metallic Glazed Conical Shape Signed Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish studio pottery raku vase applied with copper metallic glazes, signed and dating from the 20th century. The vase of rounded conical bottle shape stands on a wide rounde...
Category

20th Century British Modern Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

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

Tranquil Sandscape Marble & White Sand 150x240 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Envision your space transformed with the ethereal allure of our Marble Tone-on-Tone Rug. What if every step you took could envelop you in a cloud of serene comfort and style? Crafted...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Silk

Stream Veil Soft Turquoise & Soft Turquoise 150x240 cm
Located in Milano, IT
Brace yourself for a visual treat with this stunning hand loom rug from our Basis collection. Imagine the soothing Turquoise hues streaming across your floor, transforming your space...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Wanderlust Vista White & Pebble White 150x240 cm Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Ever dreamt of escaping the urban humdrum and immersing yourself in the serenity of the countryside? This graphic rug, an ode to various countryside travels, brings a piece of that i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

21st Century Undism Standing Mirror in Wood by Gumdesign
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"Doors and windows to the imagination, concrete fragments, visionary passages. Leaning on the wall or on a console, Undism mirror shows itself as a simple form of altered perspective...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Mirror, Wood

21st Century Hook Washcloth Basket in Leather Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Smaller and smaller. Hook baskets introduced a new dimension in their collection. This cute size is ideal to keep small towels, sunglasses and sunscreen. The attractive contrast bet...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Fabric

21st Century Olimpia Round Bathroom Set Handmade in Italy in Artic Leather
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Olimpia, in all its beauty. Our small tray, together with a soap dispenser and a toothbrush holder. A complete set with all the bathroom essentials presented here in a round shape...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Brass

"I came to love it" by Danish artist Boris de Freitas year 2001
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Boris de Freitas has been painting since the early 1990´s. The pictures often dwell in a spiritual expression towards an image of forever being
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Folk Art

Materials

Acrylic

Bright Bold Postmodern Cubist Abstract Portrait Painting, Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous piece for the Postmodern art lover. This piece features cubist lines, bright bold colors and wonderful texture. It depicts a portrait of a figure, and is titled “Japanese Hair Salon...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Paint, Paper

Eric James Mellon Studio Pottery Experimental Glazed Cup, 2006
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine stoneware cup decorated in experimental glazes by renowned ceramic artist Eric James Mellon (British, 1925-2014) and dated 2006. Trained at the Central School of Arts and...
Category

Early 2000s English Modern Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Mike Dodd Studio Pottery Green Ash Glazed Teapot and Cover
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish English studio pottery teapot and cover decorated in green ash glazes by renowned potter Mike Dodd (British, b. 1943) and dating from t...
Category

20th Century English Modern Folk Art

Materials

Clay

Bob Fierek Cornish Studio Pottery Bowl with Barnacles
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An impressive Cornish studio pottery bowl applied with barnacle designs by Bob Fierek and dating from the latter 20th century. The bowl is of wide rounded form standing on a narrow r...
Category

20th Century English Modern Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Peter Hayes Mother and Child Raku Fired Studio Pottery Sculpture
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish studio pottery sculpture titled Mother and Child by renowned potter Peter Hayes and made around 1996. The sculpture is mounted on a rectangular slate base and is abstr...
Category

Late 20th Century English Modern Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

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.

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