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An Antique Wabi Sabi Wooden Tray, Scandinavia c. 1800s
An Antique Wabi Sabi Wooden Tray, Scandinavia c. 1800s

An Antique Wabi Sabi Wooden Tray, Scandinavia c. 1800s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

An antique wabi sabi tray with heavy patina from age and use.

Category

Mid-19th Century Norwegian Antique Romantic Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand-Painted Romantic Decor Fan
19th Century Hand-Painted Romantic Decor Fan

19th Century Hand-Painted Romantic Decor Fan

Located in NANTES, FR

19th Century Hand-Painted Romantic Decor Fan M3781 This 19th-century fan comes with its original case and features hand-painted decoration. Unfortunately, it is heavily damaged, wit...

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19th Century Antique Romantic Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Antique 1600s Bridal Bench, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi
Antique 1600s Bridal Bench, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi

Antique 1600s Bridal Bench, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Antique Norwegian bridal bench, circa 1600s. Later legs, with some age. Wear consistent with age and use showing beautiful patina.

Category

17th Century Norwegian Antique Romantic Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Frank Vincent DuMond Impressionist Painting
Frank Vincent DuMond Impressionist Painting

Frank Vincent DuMond Impressionist Painting

Located in Redding, CT

Frank Vincent DuMond painting. Bucolic setting of a woman in a pastoral scene by a river. She is seated reading and dressed in an Edwardian, early 20th century clothing. Signed lower left. "To My Friend Mr.Kempshall, Frank V. DuMond". Frank Vincent DuMond was one of the most influential teacher-painters in 20th century America. He was an illustrator and American Impressionist painter of portraits and landscapes, and a prominent teacher who instructed thousands of art students throughout a career spanning over fifty years. In a teaching career spanning more than fifty years, DuMond taught thousands of artists at the art students league. His students included Norman Rockwell, Georgia O'Keeffe, John Marin, Frank J. Reilly,Charles Webster Hawthorne,Frank Herbert Mason,Ogden Pleissner, Kenneth Hayes Miller, Louis Bouché, Eugene Speicher,Helen Winslow...

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Early 20th Century French Romantic Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Canvas, Linen

Antique Wooden Planter, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s
Antique Wooden Planter, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s

Antique Wooden Planter, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Antique Wooden Wabi Sabi Planter from Scandinavia, circa 1800s. This beautiful piece makes a perfect planter for bigger plants or tree or just a deco...

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19th Century Norwegian Antique Romantic Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Stone Sculpture, Romantic Style, France, Circa 1930, Folk Art
Antique Stone Sculpture, Romantic Style, France, Circa 1930, Folk Art

Antique Stone Sculpture, Romantic Style, France, Circa 1930, Folk Art

Located in Barcelona, ES

Stone Spanish sculpture. Circa 1930 In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use.

Category

20th Century French Romantic Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Nativity Engraved Stone Sculpture, Spanish Folk Art, Circa 1930
Nativity Engraved Stone Sculpture, Spanish Folk Art, Circa 1930

Nativity Engraved Stone Sculpture, Spanish Folk Art, Circa 1930

Located in Barcelona, ES

Nativity Engraved Stone Sculpture made by unknown manufactured from Spain circa 1930 In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use.

Category

20th Century French Romantic Folk Art

Materials

Stone

A Large Antique Wabi Sabi Wooden Tray, Scandinavia c. 1800s
A Large Antique Wabi Sabi Wooden Tray, Scandinavia c. 1800s

A Large Antique Wabi Sabi Wooden Tray, Scandinavia c. 1800s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A large antique wabi sabi tray with heavy patina from age and use. Old repiars with metal.

Category

Mid-19th Century Norwegian Antique Romantic Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Isabella Orsini 1844 Florence Guerrazzi
Isabella Orsini 1844 Florence Guerrazzi

Isabella Orsini 1844 Florence Guerrazzi

Located in Milano, IT

Isabella Orsini, Duchess of Bracciano. Short story by F. D. Guerrazzi. Florence, Felice Le Monnier, 1844. 19th century Italian historical novel by Francesco Domenico Guerrazzi, a pr...

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19th Century Italian Antique Romantic Folk Art

Materials

Parchment Paper

Antique Bridal Bench, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c  1600s
Antique Bridal Bench, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c  1600s

Antique Bridal Bench, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c 1600s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Antique Norwegian bridal bench made from rare black alder, this bridal bench approximately dates back to the 17th century. Wear consistent with age and use adds character, with a b...

Category

17th Century Norwegian Antique Romantic Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Book Shelf, Scandinavia 1800s
Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Book Shelf, Scandinavia 1800s

Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Book Shelf, Scandinavia 1800s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Beautiful antique book shelf in pine. Handcrafted by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the mid 1800s. A great vintage book shelf with a lovely patina. Orig...

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Romantic Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Artist’s Portrait, Charcoal on Paper, 20th Century – Le Mans 1889
Artist’s Portrait, Charcoal on Paper, 20th Century – Le Mans 1889

Artist’s Portrait, Charcoal on Paper, 20th Century – Le Mans 1889

Located in NANTES, FR

**Artist’s Portrait, Charcoal on Paper, 20th Century – Le Mans 1889 This portrait does not bear a clear signature, or the signature at the lower right is difficult to decipher. On ...

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20th Century French Romantic Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Misty Mountain Oil Print Circa 1995 by Y.S Sobre
Misty Mountain Oil Print Circa 1995 by Y.S Sobre

Misty Mountain Oil Print Circa 1995 by Y.S Sobre

Located in Locust Valley, NY

This oil print titled "Misty Mountain" by Y.S. Sobre, created around 1995, features a serene and atmospheric landscape scene. The artwork portrays a mountainous terrain enveloped in ...

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Late 20th Century Romantic Folk Art

Materials

Paper

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Romantic folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Romantic folk art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, 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, wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Romantic folk art made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 $243 and tops out at $16,200 while the average work can sell for $1,387.