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Native American Folk Art

NATIVE AMERICAN STYLE

Native American broadly describes any Indigenous people in North America and encompasses hundreds of tribes and groups, all with distinct cultures. Native American–style furniture and decor likewise varies widely, from pieces created by Indigenous people to those appropriated by non-native designers.

Indigenous furniture’s rich heritage includes the bentwood boxes of the Northwest Coast carved from cedar for storing household or ceremonial objects. Generations of Native American people have made baskets for holding household items, with those in the Northeast using sweetgrass and those in the Southeast using pine needles and wicker. Artisans in the Plateau region wove watertight pieces like cradles from plant materials. Although these objects were intricately made, they were usually utilitarian rather than decorative.

The colonization of North America and the removal of Indigenous people from their lands led to the suppression of these practices. Many styles that used Native American motifs — such as Southwestern style, which was heavily influenced by the geometric patterns of Navajo textiles — have historically not involved Indigenous creators and, instead, have taken their traditions without their tribal context.

When decorating a home with Native American–style furniture, it is important to do so respectfully, by understanding the origins of motifs and objects and examining who profits from their sale. There are now Indigenous-led companies, such as Cherokee designer Cray Bauxmont-Flynn’s Amatoya and Totem House Design, promoting Indigenous work in furniture and home decor. Supporting Indigenous artists and artisans is essential to confronting the still pervasive issue of cultural appropriation in design.

Find a collection of Native American living room furniture, folk art, rugs and carpets, decorative objects and other items on 1stDibs.

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Style: Native American
Period: 20th Century
Zabihi Collection American Navajo Ivory Yellow Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
A highly decorative 20th-century American Navajo rug. Ivory, Yelow, and browns Measures: 3'1'' x 4'11''.
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Antique American Navajo Ivory Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
A highly decorative 20th-century American Navajo rug with a geometric tribal design with pink, cream ,camel and brown accents Measures: 3'5'' x 6'2''.
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Benjamin Mansfield Native American Hopi Silvercrafts Guild Silver Small Fork
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed Native American silver small fork. By the Hopi silversmith, Benjamin Mansfield. In sterling silver. With inlaid black geometric decoratio...
Category

20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Large 1930s Navajo Rug, Handwoven Southwestern Geometric Tribal Design
Located in Denver, CO
This large vintage Navajo area rug was handwoven in the 1930s by a Diné (Navajo) weaver and originates from the historic Hubbell Trading Post in G...
Category

1930s American Vintage Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Painted Wood Hopi Katsina Kachina Figure (#2)
Located in Bradenton, FL
Hopi katsina figures (Hopi language: tithu or katsintithu), also known as kachina dolls, are figures carved, typically from cottonwood root, by Hopi people to instruct young girls an...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Chinle Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinle Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows - pair. Feather and down inserts. Zippered shams.
Category

20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Pair of Navajo Indian Striped Saddle Blanket Weaving Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vibrant yet simple striped pattern Indian weaving saddle blanket pillows. Sold as a pair. Great condition.
Category

1930s American Vintage Native American Folk Art

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Wool

George Beach 20th Century Native American Carving "Buffalo Song" c. 1995 - W7407
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
George Beach 20th Century Native American Carving "Buffalo Song" c. 1995 - W7407 This is a wonderful piece of Native American art, "Buffalo Song," made in 1995 in very good conditio...
Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Santee Sioux Gauntlets
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Santee Sioux beaded gauntlets. Striking colorful gauntlets with fringed sides and classic beading on the cuff, hand and fingers. Desig...
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Hide, Beads

Navajo Eye Dazzler Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo eye dazzler Indian weaving pillow. Feather and down insert and zippered insert.
Category

20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Northern Plains Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Northern Plains Indian beaded moccasins with buffalo hoof design. Sinew sewn on green background with greasy yellow, red and white designs. Great patina on beadwork a...
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Beads

Navajo Saddle Blanket Pillows, Set of Three
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of three Navajo saddle blanket pillows are all from one saddle blanket.
Category

20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Linen, Wool

Early Navajo Indian Weaving Star Dazzler Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Navajo Indian Weaving Star Dazzler Bolster pillow. Camel Suede Backing and zippered sham. Feather and down insert.
Category

20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving eye dazzler bolster pillow. Zippered sham. Feather and down insert.
Category

20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

A Decorative Tribal Kilim Pillow with an Eagle Sitting on a Field of Red
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pillow made of heavy woven threat / yarn in a field of red with a Bird or Eagle being represented on the top. The Pillow is great as a small accent pillow on a bench of with other...
Category

20th Century Native American Folk Art

Materials

Fabric, Yarn

Geometric Eye Dazzler Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large eye dazzler bolster pillow has a black cotton linen backing. This brown and grey with black trim eye dazzler is in good condition.
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Vibrant Double T's Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a real good and very unusual double T's Navajo Indian weaving pillow. The vibrant cherry red and brown weaving is in wonderful condition. The backing is in a chocolate brown ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Navajo Indian Weaving Streak of Lighting Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fantastic and detailed weaving pillows are in great as found condition. We are selling them in pairs at 950 a pair. The backings are in brown and tan cotton linen.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Navajo Eye Dazzler Geometric Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Navajo Eye Dazzler geometric bolster pillow. This pillow has a nice texture backing and has a zippered casing. Feather and Down Insert.
Category

20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Fabric, Down, Feathers

Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking early 20th century Navajo blanket with a bold all-over diamond pattern woven in crimson, white, gray, and black wool.
Category

1940s North American Vintage Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Geometric Navajo Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Geometric Navajo Bolster Pillow. Off White, Taupe, Dark Red and Black. Nice Linen Backing. Feather and Down Insert.
Category

20th Century North American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Down, Feathers

Untitled 'Kachina Doll', Hand Colored Lithograph
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage Hand colored lithograph by artist Swankar Hanumann of a kachina (Katsina) Doll standing on a pedestal holding a rattle and bow. Presen...
Category

20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Sleepy Mountains Sculpture by RD Tsosie
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous piece of native American art, namely, “Sleepy Mountains” Sculpture by RD Tsosie, made from polished agate. By the renowned Na...
Category

20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Agate

Pair of German Town Indian Weaving Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are two different patterns weaving pillows both will black linen pillows. Sold as a group of two pillows. One pillow is 16 x 16 , the larger fringe pillow is 16 x 17.
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Pair of German Town Indian Weaving Pillows
Pair of German Town Indian Weaving Pillows
$1,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ceramic Native American Nemadji Swirl Vase in Red 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful Native American ceramic nemadji vase. Marbled in unglazed red and cream, this will be a beautiful piece to add to a current collection. It is ...
Category

20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

1930s Navajo Wool Weaving with Aniline Dyes, Ivory, Brown & Red, Trading Post
Located in Denver, CO
This exquisite vintage Navajo rug, dating back to the Trading Post era circa 1930, showcases the skill and craftsmanship of a Native American weaver. Handwoven from native hand-spun ...
Category

1930s American Vintage Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Native American Coushatta Lidded Pine Needle Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Coushatta lidded pine needle basket with pine cone and needle décor two sides and top. This woven by L.C. John, the last of the great Coushatta basket...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Other

Tarahumara Indian Beer Fermenting Pot, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tarahumara Indian Beer Fermenting Pot Sierra Tarahumara Mountains, Chihuahua, Mexico 1970s Low fire clay. 19.50 inches H. x 24.50 inches in Diameter A large vintage example of...
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Native American Folk Art

Materials

Clay

Indigenous Styled Large Handwoven Bird Beak Fancy Lidded Basket
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Indigenous styled lidded basket is presumed to have been made in the United States in circa mid-late 20th century. The maker of the this basket is unknown, but done in the style...
Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Reed, Softwood

Antique Navajo Regional Rug
Located in Milan, IT
An antique Navajo rug from southwest America distinguished by an allover pattern of cruciform elements on a soft grey background. Rugs if this type have been collected for their auth...
Category

1920s American Vintage Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth Totem by Raymond Williams
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
(1933-1988) This finely crafted wood totem pole is by Ditidaht/Nuu-Chah-Nulth master carver Raymond Williams, the father of the current generation of William's carvers. The carved totem pole features and eagle, frog, and an orca. Signed on back. Also marked "hand carved Indian made from the Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe, Seattle, WA 1899." 19"H x 5" Raymond Williams was the son of Sam Williams...
Category

1950s Canadian Vintage Native American Folk Art

Materials

Cedar

Indian Chief Motif Porcelain Humidor, American, circa 1900
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality hand painted porcelain humidor is in excellent all original condition with no chips, repairs, or overpaint; nice bright crisp paint and detail. No mark, but definitely American, circa 1900 era. Note the detail to the Indian's face and his elaborate headdress. Native American Indians were especially attracted to tobacco and related products and relished the opportunity to pose for pictures on that topic; note cigar store "Indians", match safes, and humidors. This is a very desirable and item of tobacciana with the Indian subject matter and the attractive multicolored hand painted Indian chief with headdress, probably of note but I have not been able to accurately identify him; quite possibly "Big Bow" an Indian warrior who has been identified on other similar objects. Grace Young...
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Native American Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain

Hupa/Yurok Hat Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hupa/Yurok polychrome basketry hat with imbricated dark brown banded stripe and red geometric motifs, band below rim and at base. 3.875" H x 6.25"D. Circa 1900. Family Owned & Oper...
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Silver Plated Indian Beaded Coin Purse by "Bostonia Company, " circa 1903
Located in Incline Village, NV
Rare and difficult to find Native American beaded coin purse, with an image of an Indian chief in full regalia, with a headdress and frontal Indian d...
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Silver Plate

Navajo Crystal Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Navajo crystal weaving. Featuring classic crystal design in colors of grey, black, white, and red. Bold and dark Great for floor or wall display in a Southwestern sty...
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Silver Plated Indian Beaded Coin Purse by "Bostonia Company", circa 1903
Located in Incline Village, NV
A particularly fine quality rare and difficult to find Native American silver plated beaded coin purse, with an image of an Indian chief. The beading...
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Silver Plate

Hupa/Yurok Hat Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hupa/Yurok basketry hat with imbricated dark and light brown banded stripe and geometric motifs. 3.75" H x 6.125"D. Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, except...
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Unusual 20th Century Kachina "style" Doll of a Navajo Figure with Large Hands
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Painted cottonwood Kachina "style" doll depicting a Navajo, circa 1940s. It is in good condition, with bright color. Kachina dolls were usually created to teach Hopi children the var...
Category

1940s American Vintage Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Nuu-Chah-Nulth Model Totems
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
This matched pair of Nuu-chah-nulth model poles each feature thunderbirds, wolves, lightning snakes and eagles. The poles are nearly identical and vary only in minute details and color choices. The thunderbirds...
Category

1920s Canadian Vintage Native American Folk Art

Materials

Cedar

Pictorial Pima Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pictorial Pima basket with three horses and old purchase tag on bottom "Indian Craft Shop 12.95". Period: First quarter 20th century Origin: Arizona Size: 4 1/2" x 9". Family Own...
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Reed

Pair of Mustard and Brown Navajo Indian Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows. The backing is in cotton linen and down and feather filled.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Navajo Indian Weaving Streak of Lighting Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of Navajo saddle blanket pillows are in good condition and have black cotton linen backings.
Category

1940s American Vintage Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

1930s Navajo Rug from Ganado Trading Post, Wool in Brown, Black, Red & Ivory
Located in Denver, CO
This vintage 1930s Navajo rug is a stunning example of Ganado pictorial weaving, featuring a bow and arrow motif. Woven with native handspun wool, th...
Category

1930s American Vintage Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Lizard Mission Pictorial Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Mission pictorial basket with Chuckwalla lizard motif. Period: circa 1900 Origin: California Size: 6" diameter x 4" height. Family Owned & Operat...
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Native American Folk Art

Materials

Twig

Lizard Mission Pictorial Basket
Lizard Mission Pictorial Basket
$1,200 Sale Price
33% Off
Vintage Navajo Carpet, Folk Rug, Handmade Wool, Beige, Red, Tan
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Native American Coushatta Lidded Pine Needle Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Coushatta lidded pine needle basket with pine cone and needle décor two sides and top. This woven by L.C. John, the last of the great Coushatta basket...
Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Other

Kwahu Eagle Kachina Terracotta Totem 78 Inches Tall
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hopi Kwahu eagle katsina totem. Hand-molded terracotta painted with feathers, turquoise jewelry, beads, shells and other mixed media. Hospoa ro...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Raspberry Alabaster Feather Bundled Bear Fetish with Heart Line
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raspberry Alabaster feather bundled bear Fetish with distinct heart line Amos Pino 1998 Ramah Navajo Band, Navajo Reservation, El Morro, New Mexico M...
Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Alabaster

Pit River Globular Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large Pit River globular basket. Period: circa 1900. Origin: California Size: 6" x 9". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, excepti...
Category

1910s American Vintage Native American Folk Art

Materials

Other

Navajo Red Mesa Saddle Blanket/Floor Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Red mesa saddle blanket/floor weaving. Measures: 3'4" x 5'9". Geometric shapes with bright colors of orange, red, blacks, tans and browns. Great condition for age. Shows little if any use. Origin: Navajo, Southwest Period: circa 1920 Dimensions: 3'4" x 5'9". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Navajo, Red Mesa, Native American Weavings...
Category

1920s American Vintage Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Maidu Basketry Bowl, 1910-1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maidu basketry bowl 1910 - 1920 Willow and Devil's Claw Measures: 3.25 inches H. x 10.25 inches L. x 7.25 W. This basket appears in excellent original unrestored condition.
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Willow

Native American Coushatta Lidded Pine Needle Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Coushatta lidded pine needle basket with pine cone and needle décor two sides and top. This woven by L.C. John, the last of the great Coushatta basket...
Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Other

Original Large Painting, Native American Ledger Drawing Style by Randy Lee White
Located in Denver, CO
Original painting by Randy Lee White Native American Indian ledger style in acrylic on canvas with assemblage including feather and wood. Wrapped canva...
Category

20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Acrylic

Exceptional Polychrome Klickitat/Snoquamie Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Stunning Klickitat/Nisqually polychrome basket. Extra fine weave, fully imbricated, hard sided basket with rows of polychrome zig zags. Perfect displ...
Category

1910s American Vintage Native American Folk Art

Materials

Other

Museum Documented Pima Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pima basket de-accessioned from the Denver Museum of National History. Ex. Crane Collection and before the Smith Museum. With documentation. Period: circa 1900 Origin: Pima Size: 13...
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Other

Vintage Navajo Rug, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Shrimp, Beige and Taupe
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly rega...
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Native American Leather Screen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Native American leather screen is beautifully made. Leather is stretched similar to a tanning rack, and hung on a wood easel. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category

20th Century Native American Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ditidaht/Nuu-Chah-Nulth Totem By Raymond Williams
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Chief Shakes Raven pole by Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth artist Raymond Williams. This finely crafted model totem pole is by Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth master carver Raymond Williams, the father of the current generation of Williams carvers. It depicts an iteration of the Tlingit Chief Shakes pole of Wrangell, Alaska – a popular motif for the Williams family. The top figure is Raven’s Grandfather, who perched on the Box of Daylight. The middle figure is Raven, and below is frog. This model illustrates how Raven stole the sun, moon, and stars and released them into the world. This pole was probably made for Ye Olde Curiosity Shop in the 1950s. 27" PERIOD: 1950s ORIGIN: Seattle/Williams Family SIZE: 27"H Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Totems...
Category

1950s American Vintage Native American Folk Art

Materials

Cedar

1920s Navajo Crystal/Floor Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo Crystal area weaving with stylized feathers on sides, "T" on each end, five borders. Very graphic. 5'5" x 8'7". Very little if any wear. Origin: Navajo, Southwest Period: Cir...
Category

1920s American Vintage Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

7 Foot 1920s Navajo Ganado/Floor Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo nine panel Ganado area weaving. 7’11” x 14’. Beautiful and bright reds, creams and browns with geometric patterns. Very little if any wear. Origin: Navajo, Southwest Period:...
Category

1920s American Vintage Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Native American folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Native American 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, more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Native American folk art made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Canada pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original folk art, popular names associated with this style include Native American Art, Navajo, Plateau Indians, and Navajo Indian Art. 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 $90 and tops out at $75,000 while the average work can sell for $1,798.

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