Folk Art Bedroom Furniture
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
Tramp Art Folk Art Dog or Doll's Bed With Silver And Blue Paint
Located in Stamford, CT
Tramp art dog bed or doll's bed with chip carved decoration and blue and silver paint. The head board wonderfully carved with rosettes, diamonds and a large star in center. The foot ...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Hand Painted Side Table Early 20th Century Folk Art
Located in Trensacq, FR
Vintage Folk Art hand-painted table C1940s France.
Charming French wooden side table beautifully decorated with a floral arrangement. A lovely example of early 20th century French 'A...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
$528 Sale Price
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Pair Of Italian Nightstands Lacquered in Green with Faux Marble Early 1900s
Located in Milano, MI
Pair Of Early 1900's Nightstands from Central Italy Lacquered in Faux Marble in shades of green, with a central drawer and flip-open top. The boxy form is mellowed by the outlines n...
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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Fir
Antique White Maple Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials
Located in Tiverton, RI
Our Sunnybrook four poster pencil post bed featuring four hand carved Folk Art inspired bird finials is shown as a Queen in our Antiqued Maple finish. Shown are a Tufted Titmouse, a Red Breasted Nuthatch, a Black Capped Chickadee and an American Goldfinch...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
Old lacquered wrought iron bed, coming from a religious congregation circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Old lacquered wrought iron bed, coming from a religious congregation, decorated with two painted medallions.
for a mattress 203 x 90 cm
lack of paint especially on the medallions
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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King Size Mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall
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Scalamandre Zebras Dog Bed Medium
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English, 1930s, Art Deco Maple Bed with Integral Cabinets
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If you're looking for something a little bit special then this is the piece for you. An outstanding bird's-eye maple blonde English double bed with attached cabinets and matching luscious grained foot board. The edges of the bed are walnut feather banded which gives a great contrast to the blonde veneers. Also featuring original chrome deco handles on the bedside cabinets. A huge cloud shaped centre piece makes up the headboard. The whole bed is totally authentic to the period and has had only one previous owner, purchased from new in 1932. This fabulous bed...
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French Louis XV Style Royal Painted & Velvet Lined Pet / Dog / Cat House Or Bed
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This is for your pampered pet! This is a French hand painted pet house. The house is completely lined with velvet. It has a removable down cushion. It most likely is a mid-century fi...
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A Hand-Carved Anglo-Indian Bed
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Pair of Chinese Persimmon Lacquer Spring Cabinets, c. 1900
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Side Table Nightstand Swedish Black, 19th Century, Sweden
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Side Table Nightstand Swedish Black, 19th Century, Sweden
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Folk Art Painted Guatemalan Bed or Daybed
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Folk Art bedroom furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art bedroom furniture 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 bedroom furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, folk art, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art bedroom furniture made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Africa pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bedroom furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $744 and tops out at $5,720 while the average work can sell for $3,500.
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