Folk Art Lighting
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
Mid Century Modern Set of three Glass Pendant Light, 1960s Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of Three Biomorphic Glass Pendant Lights with Nickel Fixtures, Germany, 1970s
Elegant and sculptural, this set of three pendant lights features large biomorphic glass globes sus...
Category
1960s German Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Metal
$850 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Metal
Handmade Burl Wood Table Lamp with Wicker Shade, Finland, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A Finnish table lamp from the 1940s with a handmade sculptural burl wood base and later wicker shade. The turned and carved form of the base highlights the organic character of the b...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Wood, Burl
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...
Category
Late 20th Century European Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$304 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Cut Steel
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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Shell, Plastic
$187 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Wood
$2,950 / set
Ethnic Parchment African Art Wall Sconce
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...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Iron
Desert Waves Lamp by Nani Goods Contemporary Ceramic Nerikomi Table Lamp
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Inspired by the layered formations of sediment in desert landscapes revealed through erosion, this sculptural table lamp captures the organic fluidity of wind-shifted earth using a t...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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 ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Birch
Cuna Ceramic Pendant By Nani Goods Contemporary Folk Art
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Cuna Pendant Light – Watermelon Red
The Cuna Pendant Light draws inspiration from the designer’s Mexican heritage, fused with a minimalist Scandinavian silhouette to create a piece t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$768 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Hand-Forged Iron Floor Lamp Pair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly noteworthy pair of iron floor lamps with delicate traditional form standing on tripod bases having a primitive three-toe foot. The upper portions with scrolled iron el...
Category
19th Century Antique Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Iron
$2,800 / set
Tatupeba Table Lamp in Natural Palm Fiber 'Medium' - EU plug typ C
Located in BR
Prized as the best work of its category in the Novos Talentos Brasileiros (New Brazilian Talents)
Award in 2020, the Tatubepa lamp is a piece with unique and valuable design. It was ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Sheet Metal
Unique Handcrafted Organic Wooden Ball Lamp and Handmade Shade, Finland 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This exquisite 1940s Finnish table lamp is a rare testament to craftsmanship, geometry, and simplicity. The base is formed of a large central sphere resting on three smaller wooden b...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
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.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Iron
Handpainted Moroccan Folk Art Decorative Wall Sconce
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp sha...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century English Metal Fairground Crown Light
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Metal Fairground Crown Light
A unique example of an early 20th Century metal scratch-built fairground light in the shape of a c...
Category
1920s British Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
Flores Dome Pendant
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...
Category
2010s North American Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Metal
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 ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Shoe Mold Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with extraordinary character courtesy of this captivating Vintage Boho Shoe Mold Lamp. Ingeniously crafted from authentic, time-worn wooden shoe lasts, this scu...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp With 4 Tier Deer Hoof With Nickel Bands And Antler Finial
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century table lamp with 4-tier deer hoof with nickel bands and brass fitted antler finial.
Shade is not included.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Organic Material
19Thc Decorated 6 Gallon - Crock Lamp From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19thc decorated (butter churn ) crock with handles is in fine condition.It is newly wired and newly made linen shade.
Category
1860s American Antique Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Pottery
$1,580 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage North African Art Wall Sconce Parchment
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...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Iron
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 ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1960s French Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Shell
$507 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Cactus Lamp by Nani Goods Contemporary Ceramic Cactus Table Lamp
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Inspired by the rhythmic, repeating forms of desert cacti, the Cactus Lamp balances structured brutalism with cheerful, organic detail. Its sculptural base is hand-built using slab c...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$940 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
1910s Austrian Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Wire
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Wood, Pine
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Rope, Wood, Oak
Glazed Ceramic Crock Lamp with English Royal Coat of Arms
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Interesting and large glazed ceramic crock or jar made into a table lamp featuring the English royal coat of arms on one side. This large earthenware ves...
Category
19th Century English Antique Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Brass
$675 Sale Price
25% Off
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Burl Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A burl wood table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.65” H x 5.35” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom Di...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Burl
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 Lighting
Materials
Brass
African Senufo Bird Carved Wood Sculpture, set as a Tall Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
African Senufo Bird Carved Wood Sculpture, set as a Tall Lamp
This wonderful antique carving has been set on a circular plinth which supports a lamp lighting it from above
This is a...
Category
19th Century Antique Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Pine
Vintage Turned Wood Lamp Mahogany Maple and Walnut
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful turned wood lamp made of mahogany, maple and walnut. Wonderful graphics and artistry. Urn shaped body exposing varying wood grains and colors with a thin red piping.
37.5"...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
18th Century European Antique Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Metal
Dutch handcrafted commemorative wooden sphere ball table lamp, 1976
Located in Zaandam, NL
An extremely rare wooden ball table lamp from Holland. 1970s. This lamp is made ( presumably ) for a 25 year anniversary ( please see the dates ...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique Two Light Table Lamp
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine antique table lamp raised on circular foot with a Folk Art quality having scrolled arms in a butterfly form topped with two nozzles and wax drip cups below a cut metal scall...
Category
19th Century Antique Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Metal
Parchment Vintage African Tribal Art Wall Decor
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...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Iron
French Riviere Table Lamp Handmade With Shells, France Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Shells lamp handmade very original.
Possibly unique piece-This beautiful and original lamp sculpture of natural shells or conch shells
It's like an illuminated sculpture
A very elaborate piece with very good work done with small shells. It is a very unique piece that will attract attention wherever it is placed, due to its originality and the quality of its work. More than illuminating, it is a lamp worthy of being on a pedestal and being displayed and admired.
It is equally spectacular for each of the 4 faces
Antique Artisan...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Shell
Handcrafted North African Art Wall Sconce in Red and Yellow
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...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Iron
19th Century Folk Art Cast Iron Green Painted Candlestick
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Single French Cast Iron Candlestick In The Original Green Painted Patina, 19th Century
Category
19th Century French Antique Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Iron
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Antique Cast Iron Elements as Table Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very solid feeling pair of antique iron architectural elements as lamp bases. Three part shaped iron elements with decorative motifs with leaves on the tops and bottoms. ...
Category
19th Century Antique Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of Hand Carved Wooden African Folk Art Figure Lamps and Custom Woven Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Folk Art lamps - Hand carved African Figures on a black base - A decorative brass rod extend to the top with two custom made Lamp Shades...
Category
20th Century Central African Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Medium Palapa Pendant By Nani Goods, Ceramic Raffia Pendant
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Inspired by warm summer nights under a traditional palapa, this sculptural pendant light plays with structure, organic textures, and the duality of perception. Its cage-like frame is...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Brass
Moroccan Parchment Art Wall Sconce
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 Art pieces could be used as wall lamp shade.
Ir...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Iron
Vintage Parchment Tribal Art Wall Sconce North African
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...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Iron
Early 19th Century American Hammered Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming pair of hammered brass 19th century wall sconces having a folk art feel with hearts at the top and octagonal sections with circles and oval decoration. Fully electrified wit...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Large Vintage Folk Art Eiffel Tower Accent Light or Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage and substantial Folk Art rendering of the Eiffel Tower was made during the 1970's, presumably in the United States and lights up, providing a subtle red glow to accent the piece and the space. The tower is composed of intricately cut softwood panels, backed with a plastic sheeting or acetate with a clear gloss finish. This unique Folk Art light...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Plastic, Softwood
A Pair of Copper Ships Mast Head Lights
Located in Godshill, 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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Copper
$1,336 / set
Vintage Turned Wood Lamp Made of Mahogany, Maple and Walnut
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large turned wood lamp of urn-form made by gluing pieces of various types of wood together then lathe turning the block to reveal patterns of co...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
One of a Kind Italian Pair Deco Modern Art Lamps with Cast Brass Carnival Masks
Located in New York, NY
1980s vintage Italian pair of very rare lamps, entirely handmade in cast polished brass, uniquely decorated with carnival masks in different sizes, each different from the other, rai...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
$3,380 Sale Price / set
48% Off
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Iron
Folk Art lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, folk art, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Valter Costa Lima, EGLO Leuchten, and Guillerme et Chambron. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $29,950 while the average work can sell for $1,105.
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