Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
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
Double Sided Kilim Pillow Cover Made From an Antique Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central Europe. This kind of items are used as teaching material in German schools or as showp...
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central Europe. This kind of items are used as teaching material in German schools or as showp...
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central Europe. This kind of items are used as teaching material in German schools or as showp...
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood, Paper
19th Century Original Mexican Retablo "Exvoto" Oil on Tin
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Dated 1870, we offer this 19th century original Mexican retablo "Exvoto" oil on tin, due to the effects of time, the writing has been erased but we can read the nex:
“Le aconteció esta desgracia al niño Monico Rico el día 26 de Diciembre de 1870 que lo tumbo un caballo le quebró una pierna
“This misfortune happened to the child Monico Rico on December 26, 1870, when a horse knocked him down and broke his leg
Votive paintings...
Category
1870s Mexican Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Hat Rack
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of whimsical, bohemian flair to your walls with this captivating vintage hat hook. Beautifully crafted from wood, this distinctive piece features ornate turned wood detai...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Rare Mushroom, Clown and Boy Head Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size alw...
Category
1930s German Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wire
1880's Distressed Handwoven Antique Afghan Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
74587 Antique Afghan Rug Pillow, 01'01 x 01'04. Small Afghan pillows, often called Afghan kilim pillows or cushion covers, are decorative items made from handwoven kilims, which are ...
Category
Late 19th Century Afghan Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
19th C Original Painted Checkerboard Game Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C original painted checkerboard game board. Board has great Grungy paint. Great Pitina.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Large Mahogany Antique Boat Model
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Inspired model of a boat or skiff expertly crafted in mahogany, probably by a boat builder, having a graceful form and has acquired a well earned patina only time can give.
Category
19th Century English Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
19th C Original Painted Checkerboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Original painted checkerboard.
Category
19th Century American Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood, Paint
Irish Pony Saddle
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unusual Irish 19th century specialty pony saddle with center harness by Rafferty of Dublin, in richly patinated leather, brass and timber and with padded t...
Category
1880s Irish Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Floor Cushion, Pillowcase Made from a Matyo Embroidery, Hungary, Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accomodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is reccommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silk
1930s Folk Art, Wood and Metal Airplane / Fan
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Folk Art, wood and metal airplane / fan... amazing design, working motorized fan blade, hand build and hand painted.
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Original Painted Flat Top Trunk With Flowers, Austria dated 1804
Located in Round Top, TX
The paint is all original on this delightful flat top trunk from Austria.
The flowers in vases are depicted in the front panels, which was a popular folk art design throughout the 18...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pillow Case Made from a Vintage Turkish Crouchet Table Cloth
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
Creating utiliterian textiles in croucet technique is still a very popular craftsmanship.
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is recomen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
Early 20th Century Jigger Doll
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century jigger doll
We are proud to offer an early 20th century hand carved jigger doll. Made for a light pine wood, with hand carved detail across its face and lovely Chelsea boots. Jig dolls or les gigueux are old and established wooden or tin – plate “toys...
Category
1930s British Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pine
Two Roe Deer Antler Mount Trophy on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque from Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two vintage Black Forest deer antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaques. I think they are from the early 20th Century. Measurement'...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Antler, Wood
Toy Cast Iron Truck Car Carrier; Three Cars by A.C. Williams American Circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
Founded in 1886, the A.C. Williams Toy Company in Ravenna, Ohio, manufactured this toy circa 1930. This cast iron truck car carrier loaded with three blue "Austin" sedans ("Austin" embossed on the side of each car) is completely original with no restoration of any kind, and is in original paint with no touch-up or repaint. I have black lighted everything to insure originality of paint. A red Mack truck hitched to a green trailer pulls the car carrier with it's three original cars; all nickel plated wheels on all vehicles are original. Other markings include #5, #11, and #1 on the inside of each car by rear axle; and #5 on the green trailer; #5 on the red truck.
Wonderful piece of Americana in very nice condition; one or several of the cars usually are missing and/or typically repainted due to rough floor play.
See my other listings of vintage toys.
Dimensions: 12 1/2" long x 2" wide x 4 1/4" high. Each cast iron car...
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
W. Germany Pocket Watch Clock Hand Blown Christmas Tree Ornament Decoration
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fun vintage hand blown ornament of a pocket watch or clock with a time of almost quarter to 12. There is some minor scratching and signs of age but it is mostly in nice vin...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Blown Glass
Collection of Three Pig in Pot Lucky Charm Figurines Antique German 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful collection of golden pig lucky charm figurines. Made from china porcelain. Such items are given away as good luck charms on New Year's Eve. Nice...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Composition, Metal
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central Europe. This kind of items are used as teaching material in German schools or as showp...
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central Europe. This kind of items are used as teaching material in German schools or as showp...
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood, Paper
Traditional Silver Torque Necklace Chocker from Rajasthan India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Traditional torque or Hansuli silvered necklace choker from Lambadi or Banjara and Sugali People, Andhra Pradesh, India.t India, circa 1940.
Fabulous vi...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
French Needlepoint with Pigeon
Located in New York, NY
An interesting French needlepoint with a colorful pigeon from the middle of the 20th century. The bottom has an interesting set of color samples too.
Category
20th Century French Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Pillowcase Made from a Rustic Vintage Anatolian Cotton Weaving
Located in Istanbul, TR
t does not come with an Insert
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning only.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
Pillowcase Made from a Rustic Vintage Anatolian Cotton Weaving
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an Insert
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning only.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
Pillowcase Made from a Rustic Vintage Anatolian Cotton Weaving
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an Insert
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning only.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
Pillowcase Made from a Rustic Vintage Anatolian Cotton Weaving
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an Insert
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning only.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
Pillowcase Made from a Rustic Vintage Anatolian Cotton Weaving
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an Insert
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning only.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
Tin Penny Toy Bi-Plane Horn, Germany, circa 1910
Located in Incline Village, NV
Penny Toys were just that; toys made to sell for a penny or very inexpensively. This particular toy was manufactured in Germany (probably Nuremberg) for the ...
Category
1910s German Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Tin
Pillow Case Made From Mid 20th C. Anatolian Quilt
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
Artificial Smoked Parma Ham Country Kitchen Folk Art Decoration Vintage 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A vintage Belgium Decorative Item nice to display in your country style home or kitchen. Found at an Estate Sale in Brussels, Belgium.
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from a plain cotton fabric to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is recommended
Anatolian Rustic block printed textiles...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
Authentic Vintage Moroccan Berber Throw Pillow
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Authentic Moroccan Berber handwoven tribal throw pillow made from a vintage rug.The front and the back are made from a different rug, front is more elaborate and back is more plain.G...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Vintage Gypsy Oriental Embroidery Pillow Cushion, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous oriental pillow, cushion or seat pillow. Original vintage cushions made from Oriental rugs. Estimated to date from the 1950s-1960s, the cushi...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Rare Chenille Cotton Basket Christmas Ornament Antique, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament. It was made from Chenille, wire and cotton, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree.
Category
1910s German Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wire
Framed Mary and Jesus Child Wax Miniature Portrait, Brass and Glass Italy, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely sentimental christianity portrait of Mary holding the Jesus Child. Framed in a beautiful brass or ormolu frame, circa 1930s or older. Portrait made of Wax.
A very pretty pi...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Turkish Block Printed Panel
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Clean is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Turkish Block Printed Panel
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Clean is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
Marx "Wonder Cyclist" American Circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
Marx "Wonder Cyclist" is the earlier version of this wind-up "Boy on a Tricycle" toy; and not to be confused with the later version by Unique Art called "Kiddy Cyclist". This toy featured is MUCH more rare and more sought after by collectors of early tin wind up toys...
Category
1830s American Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Double Sided Kilim Pillow Cover Made From an Antique Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Soumac Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a flat-weave Persian Soumac rug .
1'3'' x 1'7''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Pillow Cover Made from an Anatolian Embroidered Skirt, 2nd Quarter 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
The pillow case has been fashioned from a Western Anatolian Cotton embroidered dress skirt.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from cotton fabric to accommodate insert ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
Double Sided Kilim Pillow Cover Made From an Antique Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is recommended
Category
Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
"Lehman Autobus" German WindUp Toy By The Ernest Paul Lehman Company, Circa 1903
Located in Incline Village, NV
Iconic and rare antique tin toy, highly sought after by collectors of Lehman Toys, and fine quality wind-up toys. Without the "Lehman Autobus" your co...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Tin
Pillowcase Made from a Matyo Embroidery, Hungary, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accomodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is reccommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silk
Amazing English Architects Model, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Architects Model circa 1920
We are proud to offer a unique circa 1920s architects model of a timber-clad colonial style house in original paint. An a...
Category
1920s British Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Unusual "Stamp" Rose in Box
Located in Riverdale, NY
Unusual "Stamp" rose in box handcrafted "Rose" made of hundreds of French stamps, circa 1950s. Unusual French novelty in its own glass and brass framed casket.
...
Category
1950s French Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Pre-War Wind-Up Toy "Boy on Motorcycle Delivery Truck" by Marx
Located in Incline Village, NV
This brightly lithographed tin wind-up toy in colors of red, yellow, and blue, with a driver dressed in appropriate motorcycle clothing, depicts a young man driving a delivery cart with "Speed Boy Delivery" printed on each side of the wagon. The manufacturers logo is clearly marked on both sides of the stake wagon and on the right shoulder of the driver "MAR" with a circle around it and "Made in The United States of America, New York, N.Y." around the circumference (see images). The license plate number is "268", which, along with the red painted inside of the drivers arms (as it should be!) indicates this earlier version and authenticity.
Nearly 100 years old, it still operates fine and, upon winding the attached wind-up key a few times and placing the toy on the ground, the motorcycle and driver move across the floor on the way to their deliveries; do not over wind. (see video attached to this listing).
The toy is completely original and in very good condition, with no repairs or restorations of any kind and no touch up or repaint. The arms and steering handle bars are also original (sometimes replaced) and they have the appropriate paint and markings.
This would make a welcome addition to a collection of pre-war Americana.
Dimensions: 9 7/8" long x 5 7/8" wide x 5 3/4" high
After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys...
Category
1930s Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Tin
Handmade Baby Blue 1960s Throw Wool Cotton Blanket Sofa Bed Armchair
Located in London, GB
A large, baby blue blanket – that could be used as a throw, comforter, or piece of decorative wall art. This woven coverlet is made from a soft cotton and wool mix, and fits easily o...
Category
1960s Greek Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Yarn
19th Century Whaler Made Turned Ebony Stemmed Cup
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century whaler made carved and turned ebony stemmed cup. "Manila P.I." painted on one side. Manila, Philippine Islands would have been a port of call on ...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Ebony
Silk Ikat Chapan, Tajikstan, Late 19th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Chapans are probably the most famous Central Asian fashion garments made from mostly ıkats, either pure silk and lined with cotton, or silk war and cotton weft , again with a cotton ...
Category
Late 20th Century Tajikistani Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Early 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Italian Folk-Art Figure of Christ
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century hand carved Italian Folk-art Figure of Christ
For sale in this LOT is a wonderful early 19th century religious Italian church artifact...
Category
1850s Italian Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Johnny Halliday Johnny Le Survivant French Edition Paperback 1st Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Johnny Halliday: "Johnny The Survivor" "Johnny Le Survivant" French Edition Paperback 1st Edition. Limited Edition January 2013.
In its most accessible...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Printed Israeli Needlepoint with Man Smoking Cigar
Located in New York, NY
A printed one of a kind Israeli Needlepoint with a man smoking a cigar.
14'' x 20''
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
"Drummer Boy" Tin-wind-up Toy by Louis Marx, New York City, circa 1940's
Located in Incline Village, NV
This 1940's "Drummer Boy" brightly colored lithographed tin wind-up toy capitalizes on the popularity of marching bands, spawned from World War II and the preponderance of patriotism...
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Tin
Folk Art more furniture and collectibles for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art more furniture and collectibles 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 more furniture and collectibles created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, folk art, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art more furniture and collectibles 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 more furniture and collectibles, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, J. Chein & Co., Louis Marx and Company, and Nils Olsson. 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 more furniture and collectibles differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $29 and tops out at $45,000 while the average work can sell for $654.
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