Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
FOLK ART STYLE
Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.
Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.
Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.
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Style: Folk Art
Cuna Ceramic Pendant By Nani Goods Contemporary Folk Art
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Inspired by the cultural roots of the artist's maternal grandparents, this piece fuses elements of Mexican Folk Art with a Scandinavian inspired silhouette. The piece gets its name ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
1960’s Lawnware Pendant Light
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage Lawnware hanging light, 10” shade, #2310. Funky retro RV Lawnware tiki patio Swag lamp. Real KITSCHY cool planter pot Swag lamp, sometimes known as a Lite Brite Lamp.
Beads make up this hippie style lamp. The lamp works. Great vintage condition. Some of the assorted multicolored plastic decorations are broken or missing, but once it’s lit up, it’s effect is there.
Would be great on a screen porch, a kitschy retro patio, inside in your funky decor or would make a fun lamp...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Accordion Pendant by Nani Goods, Contemporary Ceramic Pendant
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Inspired by the accordion typically found in classic Tejano and Ranchero music, this light fixture features a pompom detail that dances between the folds of the design.
This pendant...
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2010s American Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wire
Pair of Petite Murano Caged Glass Pendant Light, 1930s Italy vintage
By Seguso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous pair of chandeliers in bubble-wrapped Murano glass with cage. The glass is hand-blown with a amber tint and was created by Giorgio Seguso during the 1930s in Italy.
These M...
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1930s Italian Vintage Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Folk Art Chandelier, 21 Candles
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming American folk art 21-candle chandelier in turned wood, with blue and rust-red painted finish with wire arms and wood candle holders, circa 1870. Unelectrified.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
1960’s Lawnware Pendant Light
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage Lawnware hanging light, 10” shade, #2310. Funky retro RV Lawnware tiki patio Swag lamp. Real KITSCHY cool planter pot Swag lamp, sometimes known as a Lite Brite Lamp.
Beads make up this hippie style lamp. The lamp works. Great vintage condition. Some of the assorted multicolored plastic decorations are broken or missing, but once it’s lit up, it’s effect is there.
Would be great on a screen porch, a kitschy retro patio, inside in your funky decor or would make a fun lamp...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Antique Hand Carved Folk Art Pendant Light w. Accordion Playing 'Madchen' on Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautifully handcrafted Arts & Crafts light fixture for black forest enthousiasts.
If you are looking for unique antiques that tell something about life in different parts ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Oak, Wood, Rope
Arts & Crafts Folk Art Chandelier w Music Making & Dancing Sculptures, Great Fun
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and all handcrafted, practical size antique circular chandelier.
Some chances you only get once in your life and that is exactly what we thought when we first saw this unique...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron
Accordion Pendant by Nani Goods, Contemporary Ceramic Pendant
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Inspired by the accordion typically found in classic Tejano and Ranchero music, this light fixture features a pompom detail that dances between the folds of the design.
This pendant...
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2010s American Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wire
Mid Century Modern Set of three Glass Pendant Light, 1960s Austria
By Hillebrand
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous set of three pendant lights with biomorphic glass. Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming set of three light pendants! Perfect nickel fixtures hold a big gl...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Deer Antler Chandelier antique Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large chandelier. The Fixture requires an European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulb, up to 60 watts. Beautiful in his shape and design. It gives a very warm light and represents the Mounta...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chandelier
Located in Allerum, SE
19th century Swedish folk art Chandelier in it's original condition. Turned and painted wood and metal. Ca 1800 - 1850 Sweden.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Antique Swedish Intricate Bronzed Chandelier
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish bronzed chandelier made during the mid 1800s, around 1850 to 1860. The chandelier is made in bronzed metal with a richly deco...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Seth of Three Mexican Pendant Lamps in Star Shape
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, We offer this fantastic seth of three Mexican pendant lamps in star shape.
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1960s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Palapa Pendant By Nani Goods, Ceramic Raffia Pendant
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Inspired by warm summer nights under a palapa, this pendant light fixture plays with structure, organic textures, and the duality of perception.
The cage-like frame is hand built wi...
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2010s American Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Medium Palapa Pendant By Nani Goods, Ceramic Raffia Pendant
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Inspired by warm summer nights under a palapa, this pendant light fixture plays with structure, organic textures, and the duality of perception.
The cage-like frame is hand built wi...
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2010s American Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Palapa Pendant By Nani Goods, Ceramic Raffia Pendant
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Inspired by warm summer nights under a palapa, this pendant light fixture plays with structure, organic textures, and the duality of perception.
The cage-like frame is hand built wi...
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2010s American Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Small Palapa Pendant By Nani Goods, Ceramic Raffia Pendant
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Inspired by warm summer nights under a palapa, this pendant light fixture plays with structure, organic textures, and the duality of perception.
The cage-like frame is hand built wi...
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2010s American Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Medium Palapa Pendant By Nani Goods, Ceramic Raffia Pendant
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Inspired by warm summer nights under a palapa, this pendant light fixture plays with structure, organic textures, and the duality of perception.
The cage-like frame is hand built wi...
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2010s American Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hanging lamp, chandelier, deer horn optics, tramp folk art, 1900s, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Highly decorative chandelier, hanging lamp, with a wonderful whole deer horn look, made in Austria around the 1900s.
The object is likely to be made in Austria or in South Germany ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage 70s Wrought Iron Chandelier Eight Candles Swedish Art Glass 2 Extenders
By Erik Höglund
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming candle chandelier! This 60s Wrought Iron Chandelier with eight Swedish Art Glasses holds ball globe candles which are not incl...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Cuna Ceramic Pendant By Nani Goods Contemporary Folk Art
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Inspired by the cultural roots of the artist's maternal grandparents, this piece fuses elements of Mexican Folk Art with a Scandinavian inspired silhouette. The piece gets its name ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Small Palapa Pendant By Nani Goods, Ceramic Raffia Pendant
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Inspired by warm summer nights under a palapa, this pendant light fixture plays with structure, organic textures, and the duality of perception.
The cage-like frame is hand built wi...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chandelier Wood Rustic Swedish 18th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chandelier wood rustic Swedish 18th century, Sweden. A chandelier made in Sweden during the 18th century. Body in wood with candleholders in metal for 16 candles.
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18th Century European Antique Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Chandelier Green Painted Gilded Iron Dutch 16 Branch 3 tier Folk Vernacular 30"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
RARE FOLK OR VERNACULAR, 19TH CENTURY, GREEN PAINTED AND GILDED, 3 TIER, CHANDELIER WITH 16 BRANCHES OR ARMS, 76cm., 30” high
Exudes folk/vernacular charm, character and atmosphere
...
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1830s Dutch Antique Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Timeworn Tole Chandelier With Glass Grape Clusters And Figural Panel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A six light tole chandelier in verdigris painted finish. With a center shaped frame and attached center platform for a dark painted flat figural panel- two seated figures enjoying dr...
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20th Century Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
A Pair of Copper Ships Mast Head Lights
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Copper Ships Mast Head Lights
The lamps are round with thick bowed and ridged glass, they are original nautical pieces with excellent character
A great decorators ceiling ...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Large Iron Round Chandelier with Eight Candles, Hearts and Scroll Detail
Located in Carmel, CA
Unusual birdcage shaped iron chandelier with eight candles. Heart and scroll motif repeated overall. The scale is perfect for a vaulted ceiling.
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Handmade lamp made in cut steel
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Handmade lamp made in cut steel. Great vintage conditions.
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1970s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Steel
French Toleware Bistro Ceiling Light, Decorated with Vines
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A French Toleware Bistro ceiling light, decorated with vines
This is a very decorative 6 sided ceiling light, the light it is decorated with Vine Leaves and bunches of Grapes
This is a very unusual wall light...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Tin
Superb Large Brass Sextant Ceiling Light from the Captains Cabin
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Superb large brass sextant ceiling light from the captains cabin
A very good quality lamp it has been made in the form of a brass sextant, it is centrally hung with a large shade at each end (like a snooker table light...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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