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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
A "seashell" lamp - French folk art - 1960s
A "seashell" lamp - French folk art - 1960s

A "seashell" lamp - French folk art - 1960s

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A seashell lamp, assembled from two real mother-of-pearl shells and electrified. A piece of French folk art from the 1960s. perfect condition. Can be US wired on request.

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1960s French Vintage Folk Art Lighting

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Shell

Vintage 70s Wrought Iron Chandelier Eight Candles Swedish Art Glass 2 Extenders
Vintage 70s Wrought Iron Chandelier Eight Candles Swedish Art Glass 2 Extenders

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 Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Wood & Rattan Horse Head Table Lamp, 1940s-1950s
Vintage Wood & Rattan Horse Head Table Lamp, 1940s-1950s

Vintage Wood & Rattan Horse Head Table Lamp, 1940s-1950s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage table lamp features hand-crafted wooden body in shape of horse head, mounted on rectangular flat wooden base and fitted with rattan wicker shade. The horse is sculpted in min...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Lighting

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Wicker, Rattan, Wood

African Tribal Art Mask Parchment Wall Shade Sconces in Red
African Tribal Art Mask Parchment Wall Shade Sconces in Red

African Tribal Art Mask Parchment Wall Shade Sconces in Red

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of African Tribal Art mask parchment wall shade sconces. These Art pieces could be used as large wall lamp shade. Iron frame covered with hide w...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Lighting

Materials

Iron

Vintage Folk Art-Style Carved Fraternal Odd Fellows Heart in Hand Table Lamp
Vintage Folk Art-Style Carved Fraternal Odd Fellows Heart in Hand Table Lamp

Vintage Folk Art-Style Carved Fraternal Odd Fellows Heart in Hand Table Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Carved "Heart in Hand" table lamp, a symbolic expression of the Odd Fellows Fraternal Order (ca. 1970s, USA). Machine carved (not handmade) though also not produced en masse. Only ta...

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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Lighting

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Metal

Arts & Crafts Folk Art Chandelier with Four Folkloristic Male Figures
Arts & Crafts Folk Art Chandelier with Four Folkloristic Male Figures

Arts & Crafts Folk Art Chandelier with Four Folkloristic Male Figures

Located in Lisse, NL

A museum-quality Arts & Crafts folk art chandelier, conceived and handcrafted in southern Germany in the early years of the 20th century. This exceptional sculptural pendant transcen...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Lighting

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Iron

Arts & Crafts Folk Art Chandelier w Music Making & Dancing Sculptures, Great Fun
Arts & Crafts Folk Art Chandelier w Music Making & Dancing Sculptures, Great Fun

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 Lighting

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Metal, Iron

Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Paul Laszlo Figural Lamps with Custom Woven Shades
Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Paul Laszlo Figural Lamps with Custom Woven Shades

Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Paul Laszlo Figural Lamps with Custom Woven Shades

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking pair of **hand-carved wooden figural table lamps by Paul László, featuring sculptural seated figures mounted on black bases. Each lamp is accented with a decorative brass...

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20th Century Central African Folk Art Lighting

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Brass

Vintage Tramp Art Popsicle Stick Table Lamp
Vintage Tramp Art Popsicle Stick Table Lamp

Vintage Tramp Art Popsicle Stick Table Lamp

Located in Dekalb, IL

Handcrafted tramp art table lamp constructed from stained wooden craft sticks arranged in layered geometric forms to create both the sculptural base and matching shade. The openwork ...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Lighting

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Wood

Finnish 1940s folk art table lamp made from curly birch
Finnish 1940s folk art table lamp made from curly birch

Finnish 1940s folk art table lamp made from curly birch

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Unearth a blend of history and design with this Finnish 1940s curly birch table lamp. War-time made, this piece embodies the raw elegance of brutalist aesthetics with a unique birch ...

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1940s Finnish Vintage Folk Art Lighting

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Birch

Alice In Wonderland Tea Party Chandelier
Alice In Wonderland Tea Party Chandelier

Alice In Wonderland Tea Party Chandelier

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is not the type of lighting you will normally find in my listing. I just couldn't help myself. The fixture has great style and a sense of humor. The lamp features a collection o...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Lighting

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Porcelain

Handcrafted Blown Glass "Grape Cluster" Pendant Lamp
Handcrafted Blown Glass "Grape Cluster" Pendant Lamp

Handcrafted Blown Glass "Grape Cluster" Pendant Lamp

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Exceptional handcrafted pendant lamp created circa 1960, composed of dozens of individually hand-blown glass spheres in a vibrant palette of green, blue, amber, smoky, and clear tone...

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1950s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Lighting

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Art Glass

Ceramic Table Lamp Country Style Floral Decor White Blue Orange, 1970s-1980
Ceramic Table Lamp Country Style Floral Decor White Blue Orange, 1970s-1980

Ceramic Table Lamp Country Style Floral Decor White Blue Orange, 1970s-1980

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Ceramic table lamp is decorated in European country style with traditional blue and orange floral motifs on semi-matte off-white background. The motif on the back is slightly smaller...

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Late 20th Century European Folk Art Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Antique Hand Carved Folk Art Pendant Light w. Accordion Playing 'Madchen' on Top
Antique Hand Carved Folk Art Pendant Light w. Accordion Playing 'Madchen' on Top

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 Lighting

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Rope, Wood, Oak

Folk Art Carved Wood Lamp
Folk Art Carved Wood Lamp

Folk Art Carved Wood Lamp

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Folk art carved wood lamp. Wood base is 9" square. The wood lamp (including base) measures 23" high. Total height from base to the bottom of socket...

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1950s American Vintage Folk Art Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier, 1930s
Swedish Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier, 1930s

Swedish Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier, 1930s

Located in Hammarö, SE

A sculptural hand-forged wrought iron chandelier from Sweden, executed in a deeply atmospheric Nordic rustic style during the mid-20th century. The piece carries a strong architectur...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Moroccan Painted Parchment & Iron Wall Sconce, Berber Folk Art, 1980s
Vintage Moroccan Painted Parchment & Iron Wall Sconce, Berber Folk Art, 1980s

Vintage Moroccan Painted Parchment & Iron Wall Sconce, Berber Folk Art, 1980s

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A striking vintage Moroccan wall sconce or sculptural wall shade, handcrafted in Marrakech circa 1980 from hand-painted parchment hide stretched and stitched over a forged iron framework. The dramatic inverted triangular form gives the piece a strong architectural presence. Warm ochre and parchment tones are enlivened by hand-painted red geometric and linear motifs inspired by traditional Moroccan Berber decorative vocabulary. The aged surface, visible handwork and dark iron framework give the sconce an appealing artisanal character that works particularly well in Mediterranean, Moorish, Spanish Colonial, Moroccan, Tribal Modern and eclectic interiors. The parchment functions beautifully as a diffuser when the shade is positioned over an existing wall-mounted light source, producing a warm, atmospheric glow while emphasizing the hand-painted decoration. The open iron detail toward the lower point adds another sculptural element to the design. Please note that this piece is a decorative wall shade only and contains no electrical components. It is intended to be installed over an appropriate existing wall light fitting, or it may simply be displayed unlit as a piece of Moroccan folk art and architectural wall decoration. Its substantial 16-inch height gives it enough visual presence to use individually, while multiple examples can create a particularly effective installation along a hallway, staircase, entry, covered loggia or large feature wall. Additional related examples are available. Because each was individually handcrafted and hand-painted, variations in the painted motifs, coloration and surface are to be expected; they are similar rather than exact matches. Handcrafted in Marrakech, Morocco, circa 1980. Dimensions: 16 in. H × 11 in. W × 9 in. D. The piece retains an attractive vintage surface with variations, irregularities and wear consistent with its age and handmade construction. Object Type: Wall Sconce / Decorative Wall Light Shade Style: Folk Art / Moorish Place of Origin: Morocco Period: Late 20th Century Date of Manufacture: circa 1980 Materials: Parchment / Hide, Iron Techniques: Hand-Painted, Hand-Crafted, Hand-Stitched Color: Parchment, Ochre, Red, Dark Brown Condition: Good vintage condition; wear consistent with age and use. Handmade surface variations and patina throughout. Shade only; not wired for electricity. Moroccan parchment wall sconce, Moroccan hide wall light, Berber wall sconce, Moroccan folk art lighting, hand-painted Moroccan sconce, Marrakech wall light, Moroccan iron sconce, parchment wall shade, tribal wall light, Moorish wall sconce, Moroccan wall decor, Berber folk art, Spanish Colonial lighting, Mediterranean wall sconce, Moroccan decorative lighting, vintage Moroccan lighting...

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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Lighting

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Iron

Hand Painted Folk Art Table Lamp, Eva Fritz-Lindner Masterwork , One of a Kind
Hand Painted Folk Art Table Lamp, Eva Fritz-Lindner Masterwork , One of a Kind

Hand Painted Folk Art Table Lamp, Eva Fritz-Lindner Masterwork , One of a Kind

Located in South Burlington, VT

A stunning yet whimsical and unique Eva Fritz-Lindner hand painted Folk Art table lamp complete with new custom fitted linen shade. Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your home or office, or make a charming gift to someone special. This is a unique hand painted pottery table lamp fitted with a beautiful rectangular linen shade. It is hand painted in lovely cobalt blue and cream colors designed and hand painted by the now deceased master artisan Eva Fritz-Lindner working at Staatliche Majolika-Manufaktur Karlsruhe over the past 50 years. Creative design, lovely vivid colors in cobalt blue and creams over a natural terra cotta pottery base , good opportunity to display a functional one of a kind work of art. Glaze: Fine colors that only Eva Fritz-Lindner could execute by hand Designer signature: signature i 3 on pottery base It would surely "pop" out and create pleasant conversation in splendid fashion in your favorite spot! Dimensions: table lamp with shade 33.5 inches high; shade only is 11.5 inches high x 18 inches wide and 11 inches deep. hand painted pottry base is 21 inches high and 8.5 inches diameter at mid section. We have installed this sculptural lamp with a 72 inch cord - all mounted on a handsome round hardwood stand. Quality: Very good Only one. Most of her larger pottery sculptures such as this, were likely produced in less than 25 copies Based upon research and all were hand painted individually by this artist ensuring each work of art was indeed unique. Provenance: pottery lamp base...

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20th Century German Folk Art Lighting

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Iron

Very charming and rare lacquerware small table lamp.
Very charming and rare lacquerware small table lamp.

Very charming and rare lacquerware small table lamp.

Located in Houston, TX

This very charming Japanese laquerware was a made from a vase from the Ryukya Islands. The items from this island are of a particularly deep color of red and make use of the tsuikin...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Lighting

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Lacquer

1960s Folk Art Antler Chandelier / Hanging Lamp
1960s Folk Art Antler Chandelier / Hanging Lamp

1960s Folk Art Antler Chandelier / Hanging Lamp

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Large and impressive chandelier made of real antlers. The lamp has a central light fixture with a light green glass shade. The chandelier has been rewired and is ready for use. It da...

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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Lighting

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Brass

Early 20th Century French Painted Chestnut Six-Light Chandelier from Brittany
Early 20th Century French Painted Chestnut Six-Light Chandelier from Brittany

Early 20th Century French Painted Chestnut Six-Light Chandelier from Brittany

Located in Dallas, TX

Add warmth and whimsical French country character to a breakfast room, wine cellar, or beach house with this interesting antique Breton chandelier. Crafted in Brittany, France circa ...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Lighting

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Chestnut

Stoneware Two Handled Jug Lamp
Stoneware Two Handled Jug Lamp

Stoneware Two Handled Jug Lamp

$750Sale Price|21% Off

Stoneware Two Handled Jug Lamp

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good 19th century stoneware two handled jug, now as lamp, having unusual mottled rust and grey pottery surface and excellent form. Shade not included.

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1860s European Antique Folk Art Lighting

Materials

Earthenware

Unique Handcrafted Wooden Pendant Light – Pine, Scandinavian Folk Art (1979)
Unique Handcrafted Wooden Pendant Light – Pine, Scandinavian Folk Art (1979)

Unique Handcrafted Wooden Pendant Light – Pine, Scandinavian Folk Art (1979)

Located in Skien, NO

Unique Handcrafted Wooden Pendant Light – Norwegian / Swedish Folk Art (1979) This one-of-a-kind ceiling lamp is a stunning piece of Scandinavian craftsmanship, hand-carved from pin...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Lighting

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Wood, Pine

20th Century Table Lamp with Shells
20th Century Table Lamp with Shells

20th Century Table Lamp with Shells

Located in Buggiano, IT

Table lamp with plastic sphere manually coated with shells, very elegant. In working condition. Equipped with original 20th century European wiring. We recommend buyer consults an ex...

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1980s Italian Vintage Folk Art Lighting

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Shell, Plastic

German Folk Art Pendant Light with Night Watchman Figure, 1950s
German Folk Art Pendant Light with Night Watchman Figure, 1950s

German Folk Art Pendant Light with Night Watchman Figure, 1950s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Expressive Night Watchman with Lantern Motif, Hand-Carved German Folk Art Pendant Light. This charming German Folk Art pendant light features a wooden figure depicting a traditional...

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1950s German Vintage Folk Art Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Italian Grape Cluster Wrought Iron Candle Sconces
Pair of Italian Grape Cluster Wrought Iron Candle Sconces

Pair of Italian Grape Cluster Wrought Iron Candle Sconces

Located in San Francisco, CA

Oh, the romance of grape clusters and their attendant coiled tendrils with grape leaves—one of Nature’s great gifts—beautifully crafted from molten wrought iron. Evoking the charm of...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Swedish Birch Bark Pendant Lamp with Decorative Bark Chain, circa 1960
Swedish Birch Bark Pendant Lamp with Decorative Bark Chain, circa 1960

Swedish Birch Bark Pendant Lamp with Decorative Bark Chain, circa 1960

Located in Hannover, DE

An unusual Swedish pendant lamp, circa 1960, handcrafted from natural birch bark. Its warm colour, sculptural silhouette and delicate floral cutouts bring texture, character and an i...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Tramp Art Popsicle Stick Lamps
Pair of Tramp Art Popsicle Stick Lamps

Pair of Tramp Art Popsicle Stick Lamps

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Fantastic Pair of Tramp Art Popsicle Stick Lamps. Geometric design constructed from popsicle sticks that have been assembled and glued together to...

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1950s American Vintage Folk Art Lighting

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Wood

Marquetry Lamp, Vintage Wood Design
Marquetry Lamp, Vintage Wood Design

Marquetry Lamp, Vintage Wood Design

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Intricate marquetry lamp. Lamp has been professionally rewired and we added a brass neck. Lamp measures 11" wide, 11" deep and 24.5" high.

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1950s American Vintage Folk Art Lighting

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Wood

Pair Of Antique Tole Hand Painted Pagoda Form Tulip Vases Mounted As Lamps
Pair Of Antique Tole Hand Painted Pagoda Form Tulip Vases Mounted As Lamps

Pair Of Antique Tole Hand Painted Pagoda Form Tulip Vases Mounted As Lamps

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A colorful and stylish lamp pair. Pair of weighty tole lamps in pagoda form with multi-port openings for flowers, now mounted as lamps. The lamps decorated in red, blue, green with B...

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19th Century Antique Folk Art Lighting

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Metal

Vintage American Seashell-Encrusted Gourd-Form Table Lamp, circa 1970
Vintage American Seashell-Encrusted Gourd-Form Table Lamp, circa 1970

Vintage American Seashell-Encrusted Gourd-Form Table Lamp, circa 1970

Located in Atlanta, GA

A distinctive vintage American table lamp dating to circa 1970, featuring a rounded gourd-shaped body entirely encrusted with an intricate arrangement of natural seashells. The dense...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Lighting

Materials

Shell

Americana Large Stoneware Jar Crock Table Lamp Studio Pottery
Americana Large Stoneware Jar Crock Table Lamp Studio Pottery

Americana Large Stoneware Jar Crock Table Lamp Studio Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage pottery or ceramic table lamp features large jar or crock shaped body, decorated in warm off-white, milk colored glossy glaze; stars and stripes decor in blue and red is hand...

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20th Century American Folk Art Lighting

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Ceramic, Pottery

Tall Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Ball in Cage Whimsy Lamp
Tall Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Ball in Cage Whimsy Lamp

Tall Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Ball in Cage Whimsy Lamp

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a very charming, yet modern, hand-carved wood lamp. The carver is unknown, but the "ball in cage" technique has been a popular subject in folk art pieces for decades. Based o...

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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Lighting

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Wood

Flores Dome Pendant by Nani Goods in Red Clay & Cobalt Glaze
Flores Dome Pendant by Nani Goods in Red Clay & Cobalt Glaze

Flores Dome Pendant by Nani Goods in Red Clay & Cobalt Glaze

By Nani Goods, Steven Lancaster

Located in South Pasadena, CA

The Flores Dome Pendant draws inspiration from both Brutalist design and Mexican folk traditions, balancing sculptural strength with minimalist ornament. Hand-formed from red clay, t...

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2010s North American Folk Art Lighting

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Handmade lamp made in cut steel
Handmade lamp made in cut steel

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 Lighting

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Cut Steel

Antique Swedish Intricate Bronzed Chandelier
Antique Swedish Intricate Bronzed Chandelier

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 Lighting

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Metal

1930s Folk Art Home Made Chandelier
1930s Folk Art Home Made Chandelier

1930s Folk Art Home Made Chandelier

Located in Peekskill, NY

I love the fact that someone took the time to make this wedding cake of a lamp. Its highly decorative and dripping with floral details. Its almost funny and loaded with charm. Its no...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Lighting

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Iron

French Folk Art Floor Lamp, Early 20th Century
French Folk Art Floor Lamp, Early 20th Century

French Folk Art Floor Lamp, Early 20th Century

Located in Warminster, GB

A folk art floor lamp comprised of antique iron fireplace trammel and firedog, early 20C. Stock ref. #3092 Professionally rewired to UK standards. New tapered calico shade include...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Lighting

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Iron

c1920's French Folk Art/ Carved Wood Figural Breton Couple Wall Sconces
c1920's French Folk Art/ Carved Wood Figural Breton Couple Wall Sconces

c1920's French Folk Art/ Carved Wood Figural Breton Couple Wall Sconces

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair 1920's French Folk Art Carved Wood Breton Figural Wall Sconces. I saw these and I thought that they would look good in a country setting.

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1920s French Vintage Folk Art Lighting

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Wood

Accordion Pendant by Nani Goods, Contemporary Ceramic Pendant
Accordion Pendant by Nani Goods, Contemporary Ceramic Pendant

Accordion Pendant by Nani Goods, Contemporary Ceramic Pendant

Located in South Pasadena, CA

The Accordion Pendant is a sculptural light fixture inspired by the classic accordion often featured in Tejano and Ranchero music. Its unique folded form is accented with a playful p...

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2010s American Folk Art Lighting

Materials

Wire

Vintage Blue and White Memory Ware (Broken Plate) Table Lamp
Vintage Blue and White Memory Ware (Broken Plate) Table Lamp

Vintage Blue and White Memory Ware (Broken Plate) Table Lamp

Located in Houston, TX

This light measures 21 inches to the top of the socket. The lamp measures 18 inches to the beginning of the brass neck. It is 8 inches wide at its widest point and its base is six in...

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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Lighting

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Ceramic

Folk Art Parquetry Carved Wood Lamp
Folk Art Parquetry Carved Wood Lamp

Folk Art Parquetry Carved Wood Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Folk art parquetry carved wood lamp. The wood lamp measures 20" high and 7" diameter. Total height from base to the bottom of socket is 23.5". We added a 3 inch brass neck with ...

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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Lighting

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Brass

Folk Art Carved Wood Lamp, small
Folk Art Carved Wood Lamp, small

Folk Art Carved Wood Lamp, small

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Folk art carved wood lamp. Wood base is 7.75" square. The wood lamp (including base) measures 15" high. Total height from base to the bottom of socket is 19". Lamp has been profess...

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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Lighting

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Brass

Handcrafted North African Art Wall Sconce in Red and Yellow
Handcrafted North African Art Wall Sconce in Red and Yellow

Handcrafted North African Art Wall Sconce in Red and Yellow

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface. These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp s...

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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Lighting

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Iron

Saguaro Cactus Folk Art Lamp, Musicians
Saguaro Cactus Folk Art Lamp, Musicians

Saguaro Cactus Folk Art Lamp, Musicians

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Saguaro cactus Folk Art lamp featuring musicians and beverages. This lamp was pictured on page 219 in book Popular Arts of Mexico 1850-1950 by Donna McMenamin. Lamp shade measures ...

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1950s American Vintage Folk Art Lighting

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Wood

Pair of Thai Siamese Musician Gilt-Carved Wood Table Lamps, Midcentury
Pair of Thai Siamese Musician Gilt-Carved Wood Table Lamps, Midcentury

Pair of Thai Siamese Musician Gilt-Carved Wood Table Lamps, Midcentury

By S. Thailand

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

An evocative and highly decorative pair of large vintage Thai table lamps, each incorporating a hand-carved figure of a seated Siamese court musician. Dating to the mid-20th century, these sculptural lamps combine traditional Southeast Asian craftsmanship with the dramatic scale and theatrical elegance associated with Hollywood Regency and eclectic Mid-Century Modern interiors. The complementary figures are individually posed and detailed. One musician holds a slender flute, while his companion is depicted with hand cymbals. Each figure wears an elaborate traditional headdress and ceremonial costume, carefully carved to suggest layered textiles, jewelry and ornamental borders. The carved wood sculptures have a softly bleached antique-white finish with an intentionally aged crackled surface that gives the pair wonderful depth and character. Areas of warm gold gilding highlight the headdresses, collars, garments, cuffs and decorative borders. Small red and blue mirrored-glass insets resembling jewels are applied throughout the costumes, catching and reflecting light when the lamps are illuminated. Each musician is elevated on a simple rectangular wooden base and fitted with an adjustable brass-toned lamp rod. The present white fabric shades provide a clean, neutral counterpoint to the richly decorated figurative bases and allow the sculptural details to remain the focal point. The adjustable height makes it possible to refine the proportions or accommodate different shades if desired. With an overall height of approximately 43 inches as presently configured, these are impressively scaled statement lamps. They would be particularly effective placed symmetrically on a long console, flanking a sofa or bed, or displayed on matching side tables in a living room, library, bedroom or dramatic entry hall. Their combination of carved Thai figures...

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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Lighting

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Wood

Chandelier Wood Rustic Swedish 18th Century, Sweden
Chandelier Wood Rustic Swedish 18th Century, Sweden

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 Lighting

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Metal

“Watneys” Pub Lantern, Hanging Iron Lantern A Great looking piece
“Watneys” Pub Lantern, Hanging Iron Lantern A Great looking piece

“Watneys” Pub Lantern, Hanging Iron Lantern A Great looking piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

“Watneys” Pub Lantern, Hanging Iron Lantern A Great looking piece, the lantern is larger than life, it would once have been hung outside of a Pub The Lamp is fully working, the side...

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1950s Vintage Folk Art Lighting

Materials

Iron

Vintage Parchment Tribal Art Wall Sconce North African
Vintage Parchment Tribal Art Wall Sconce North African

Vintage Parchment Tribal Art Wall Sconce North African

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface. These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp s...

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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Lighting

Materials

Iron

Unusual Folk Art, Bespoke Billiard Themed Floor Lamp, 8-Ball, Modernist
Unusual Folk Art, Bespoke Billiard Themed Floor Lamp, 8-Ball, Modernist

Unusual Folk Art, Bespoke Billiard Themed Floor Lamp, 8-Ball, Modernist

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual Folk Art, Bespoke Billiard Themed floor lamp.. 8-ball. Modernist, que sticks, Hand crafted, Shade measuring 16" in diameter.

Category

1940s American Vintage Folk Art Lighting

Materials

Brass

High Kitsch Pub Bar Singers, Lamp, Cork Screw and More
High Kitsch Pub Bar Singers, Lamp, Cork Screw and More

High Kitsch Pub Bar Singers, Lamp, Cork Screw and More

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

High Kitsch Pub Bar Singers, Lamp, Cork Screw and More Essentially this amazing piece is a lamp, the original shade is decorated with labels from bottles, but...

Category

1940s Vintage Folk Art Lighting

Materials

Wood

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