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
Swedish Freeform Burl Wood Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
A highly sculptural table lamp, handcrafted from burlwood in Sweden during the 1960s. This piece reflects the organic and rustic aesthetic characteristic of mid-20th-century Scandina...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Wood, Burl
African Senufo Bird Carved Wood Sculpture, set as a Tall Lamp
Located in Chillerton, 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 Moroccan Folk Art Parchment Wall Sconce
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These vintage hand crafted Folk Art pieces could be used as wall lamp shade or just decorative wall Art.
Iron frame covered with hide parchment which has been hand painted with red, safron, yellow and tan in henna tribal tattoo designs and has a decorative iron surround are perfect for soft subtle lighting.
These Folk Art lamp shades sit over your existing wall light fitting.
There are no electrics within the lampshade.
They will look great over an electric fitting or just as an African Tribal Art wall decoration.
Large African Tribal wall shade: 23" H x 11" W x 6" D.
Handcrafted and hand painted in Marrakech, Morocco by women artist.
Great conversation curiosity Tribal Art piece.
One of a kind design, there are 3 pieces available in the same shape they are listed individually.
Art & Craft from Morocco.
African Wall Decor...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Iron
Fully Working Table Top Easel Reading Stand Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Fully Working Table Top Easel Reading Stand Lamp
A great little piece, this is a table top easel which is mounted with an adjustable reading lamp so it can be used for both book...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Beech
Vallauris Pottery Aquarium Lamp Signed Kérina Monaco A Trompe l'oeil aquarium
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vallauris Pottery Aquarium Lamp Signed Kérina Monaco
A Trompe l'oeil aquarium Lamp, in earthenware and signed underneath. Many versions were made of these “kitsch” lamps...
Category
1950s Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Earthenware
Tatupeba table Lamp GOLDEN BROW in Natural Palm Fiber 'Small' - EU plug typ C.
Located in São Paulo, 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
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...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Cholla Cactus Skeleton Floor Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A unique and interesting cholla cactus skeleton turned floor lamp, freestanding, hand-crafted, this charming piece of American Southwest folk art is sure...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Organic Material
A Stunning French Leopard Print Table Lamp This is a one off Artisan Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Stunning French Leopard Print Table Lamp
This is a one off Artisan Made piece, the lamp is overlaid with fine tissue which is patterned with gold leaf and leopard fur markings, bo...
Category
1970s Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Paper
Stig Blomberg Bronze Table Lamps, Sweden, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Stig Blomberg table lamps from the 1970s by the Swedish artist Stig Blomberg.
The pair has each expressionist lion heads embedded on the sides of the lamps very detailed on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
A Novelty Lighthouse Floor Lamp Great fun and the ideal piece for a seaside
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Novelty Lighthouse Floor Lamp
Great fun and the ideal piece for a seaside theme, this one off piece is made in wood and has an old reconditioned brass Nautical Post light at the t...
Category
1960s Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sconce Wall Freestanding Portable Tin Mirror Cresting
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Extremely rare survival of a vernacular tin wall sconce
Unusually incorporating mirror plate which was an expensive material suggesting this was made for an affluent customer
The m...
Category
18th Century English Antique Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Lighting
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
...
Category
1830s Dutch Antique Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Wood
1920s Bulbous Folk Art Painted Spanish Lamp and Shade
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1920s Bulbous Folk Art painted Spanish lamp and shade
This an attractive painted lamp, the lamp has a hand carved bulbous Fair Ground Twisted column which is painted in Gold, Green and Red, the paint has now aged in colour and developed a charming aged finish, the lamp has its own oversized lamp...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Wood
Tatupeba Floor Lamp BLACK in Natural Palm Fiber - EU plug typ C
Located in São Paulo, BR
Prized as the best work of its category in the Novos Talentos Brasileiros (New Brazilian Talents)
Award in 2020, now comes in a new version as a floor lamp. the Tatubepa lamp is a p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Sheet Metal
Miniature Vintage Decorative Owl and Street Lantern Table Light
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
English Decorative Metal Owl Table Light With LED Lighting.
Black painted finish owl fitted on a wooden base with a central pole supporting a single LED light. This light would mak...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Sheet Metal
Tatupeba Sconce Lamp GOLDEN BROWN in Natural Palm Fiber 'LARGE' - EU plug typ C
Located in São Paulo, 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
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
19Thc Decorated Stoneware Lamps w/Linen Shades- Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These pairs of decorated stoneware jugs are newly wired for lamps with new linen custom made lamps.Sold as matching pair.Pristine condition.
Category
19th Century American Antique Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Solid Brass Two-Light Wall Sconces, Vintage, Austria, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of heavy brass wall sconces. Each consisting of a stylish Farmhouse style design. Each fixture requires two European E14 / 110 Volt candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to ...
Category
1950s German Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
French Flok Art, Huge Grape Vine Floor Lamp, France, circa 1960
Located in leucate, FR
French Folk Art.
Beautiful grape vine floor lamp.
Base made with a large vine with several arms, which makes it very stable, a small table is integrated at 26''.
For sale without ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
1860s European Antique Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Folk Art Iron Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Black and gold wrought iron filigree lamps with hand painted shades.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
Impressive Ceramic Floor or Table Lamp in Mystic and Majestic Mayan Style
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This eye catching floor or table lamp in Mayan style truly is an impressive piece.
Its foot is a large ceramic statue of a queen and her child, or a king ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Suede, Velvet
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Copper
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
Pair of Guillerme et Chambron Wall Sconces Oak Wood & Ceramic French Folk Art 60
Located in Miami, FL
Very rare example of Guillerme et Chambron oak sconces with some ceramic Bobech by Danikowski 100 watts bulb max US wired , in working condition 2 pairs available. Priced by pair,
Ha...
Category
1950s French Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Oak
Folk Art Table Lamp of Dogwood Weaving Shuttles
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage folk art table lamp made in the mid-20th century from three brass tipped weaving shuttles on a matching wood stand. Affixed to each shuttle by ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art Lighting
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
Architecual Element Lamp w/ Floral Ticking Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Zinc Architecual Element lamp w/ Floral Ticking shade
Lamp with Shade H 64
Lamp Base 9 x 11 x 45 H
Shade top: 14.5 Dia
shade bottom: 22 Dia.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Zinc
Vintage Folk Art Gun Lamp of Wrought Iron and Driftwood
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Folk Art table lamp handmade in the shape of a gun/ rifle using driftwood and wrought iron and having an antique horseshoe mounted as the fro...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Hammered Brass Folk Art Modernist Floor Lamp
Located in San Mateo, CA
Amateur craftsman made modernist floor lamp. The lamp is a little arts and crafts, art deco and machine age combined. A great imaginative form, the lamp is made of found brass pieces...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Brass
Carved Wooden Shabby Gilt Table Lamp This is a great statement piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Carved Wooden Shabby Gilt Table Lamp
This is a great statement piece, it has a chunky carved base, the old paint has a distressed appearance it is mostly in an old gold and bronze f...
Category
1920s Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Pine
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 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.
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Lighting
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.
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Cut Steel
Terra Cotta Chimney Top Lamp
Located in Carmel, CA
Large ornamental French terra cotta chimney cap converted into tall lamp. It is newly wired for US electrical requirements. It has a three way swit...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Terracotta
Swedish Folk Art Candlestick Table Lamp, Dated 1737
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
18th century converted Folk Art candlestick table lamp, Swedish, dated 1737.
Category
1730s Swedish Antique Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Pine
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
Vintage Wood Marquetry Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Dramatic modern form lamp with a combination of marquetry with parquetry. Measurements are 11" diameter base, 30" high to the top of the finial. Height to the bottom of the socket is...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Wood
Wrought iron rooster lamp by Jean Touret / les Ateliers de Marolles, 1950's
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Wrought iron rooster lamp, horseshoe-shaped lamp base by Jean Touret / Les Ateliers de Marolles.
Mid-Century Modern, France, Circa 1950
By ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Sculpted Pelican on the Wharf Table Lamp
Located in Pasadena, TX
This lamp is folk art. It depicts a pelican on a wharf. Its base is a slab of o tree with 3 cut limbs depicting a wharf. The wharf has ropes and nets and a finely carved pelican sitt...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Wood, Paint
Spanish Folk Art Floor Standing Standard Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Spanish Folk Art floor standing standard lamp
A traditionally turned, carved and painted piece from Spain. This wooden lamp stands on a square ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Softwood
Vintage Brass Looped Hunter's Horn Bugle Made into a Table Lamp by Robert Abbey
By Robert Abbey
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage brass looped hunter's bugle made into a table lamp.
handcrafted Robert Abbey table lamp.
Vintage decorative brass hunting horns, British horn bugle, or military brass Instr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Nautical Table Lamp with Patinated Brass Boat Propeller Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive nautical table lamp composed of a nylon rope wrapped stem anchored by a vintage boat propeller, (circa 1970s, USA). Accents and prope...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Brass
Moroccan Folk Art Metal and Parchment Wall Shade Sconce
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Art pieces could...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Tin
Handcrafted North African Art Wall Sconce in Red and Yellow
Located in North Hollywood, 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
American Folk Art Table Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Very stylish folk art carving of an urn with flame. Likely from a hears of the mid nineteenth century.
This sculpture is hand carved from pine and retains the original painted and gi...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Gold
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
Softwood, Plastic
Tatupeba Sconce Lamp BLACK in Natural Palm Fiber 'LARGE' - EU plug typ C
Located in São Paulo, 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
French Brass Greyhound Statue Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French brass greyhound statue lamp
A handsome piece made in Brass and Iron with a bronzed finish to the dog
3 Dimensional and looks great from all ...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Brass
Tatupeba Floor Lamp GOLDEN BROWN in Natural Palm Fiber - EU plug typ C
Located in São Paulo, BR
Prized as the best work of its category in the Novos Talentos Brasileiros (New Brazilian Talents)
Award in 2020, now comes in a new version as a floor lamp. the Tatubepa lamp is a p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Folk Art Lighting
Materials
Sheet Metal
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.