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
Carved Wood Folk Art Airplane, circa 1940s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This carved wood Folk Art airplane has an amazing original paint surface and functional propeller and wheels.
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Sheet Metal
Set of Three Handwoven Crochet Throws
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three handwoven crochet throws in beautiful condition.
Measurements are as follows for all throws,
Multi-color striped throw - 64in x 44in
Blac...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
18th Century Pencil Box with King Christian VII Monogramme
Located in Copenhagen, K
Beautifully carved wooden box with the carving inscription of King Christian VII, and anno 1780.
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Mesquite Wood Crosses Found in Zacatecas, circa 1900
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Set of three mesquite wood crosses with colorful indigenous fabrics, quite rare, circa 1900.
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Mid-19th Century Mexican Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
19th Century African Bronze Sculpture From Vienna Tobacco Museum
Located in Copenhagen, K
Rare bronze sculpture of native African smoking a large pipe
Provenance: Vienna Tobbacco Museum. This scultpure is pictured in the Kinsky Vienna auction catalog as # 467 or 468.
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19th Century Belizean Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
Pillows Made Out of 19th Century Shahsavan Caucasian Kilim
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 114 /3 - 7 .
Set of pillows made with a rare fragment of a Shahsavan Caucasian Kilim, not an usual kilim ! very interesting...
In a modern home they give an impression of charac...
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Mid-19th Century Caucasian Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
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...
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1980s Italian Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass, Metal
Five Mechanical Bank Trade Cards in Frame, circa 1880s
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Five mechanical bank trade cards are displayed in two separate frames. In one frame are three polychrome trade cards, which the salesmen typically carrie...
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Antique Architectural Bank Building Bronze "No" Letters
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic cast bronze vintage letters. Great way to get your point across! Salvaged from a bank building in the midwest. Great patinated bronze surface. ...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Painted Dress Model or Doll
Located in Troy, NY
Beautiful example of a dress model with a sweet, expressive face. The slightly distressed paint adds to its charm.
Our pieces are left in lived-in condition, pending our custom cons...
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19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
1930s Red, White and Blue Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s red, white and blue doll quilt in mint condition and wonderful geometries.
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
18th Century Flemish Wood Carved Nativity Angels
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Superb pair of nativity angels. Wood carved with layers of original paint and gesso. Found in a church attic in Belgium. Fantastic craftsmanship and emo...
Category
18th Century Belgian Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Gesso, Wood
19th Century French Wig Stand by Louis Danjard
Located in New York, NY
This Surreal-looking object was made as a wig stand in mid-19th century France by Louis Danjard. It was probably in the legendary Folk Art collection of the important American sculpt...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
19th Century Miniature Chest of Drawers in Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century miniature chest of drawers in original paint.
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
A Wooden Doll for a Religious Procession
Located in Washington, DC
A Wooden Doll for a Religious Procession.
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19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
19th Century Linen Plaid Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Linen plaid pillows in blue and white. Backing is white homespun linen. Zipper on bottom and down and feather inserts.
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Linen
Mobile Fish Market on the Bicycle Trarovi Bicicletta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Naples fish store on wheels. Found on a tiny Naples street. The fisherman was still operating a fish business with the bicycle. Included in fish box: A basket and a scale.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Mortar or Grinder
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Charming 19th century folk art boat-shaped mortar or grinder, perfect for the coffee today ;) ca 1830 Sweden.
Category
19th Century European Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Brando's Smile His Life Thought and Work Hardcover Book by Susan L. Mizruchi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brando's Smile His Life Thought and Work Hardcover Book by Susan L. Mizruchi.A groundbreaking work that reveals how Marlon Brando shaped his legacy in art and life.When people think ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
A Large Edwardian Rocking Horse A handsome galloper
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large Edwardian Rocking Horse
A handsome galloper, he has the classic open mouthed expression, glass eyes and an arched neck, his bridle is a bit moth eaten
Our fine animal has a ...
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Early 1900s Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pine
Small Antique Shepherd’s Chest, 1880’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Small antique shepherd’s box with geometric decoration from the Carpathian Highlands, ca.1880. Also called sarcophagus coffins or Wallachian coffins because of their association wi...
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1880s Hungarian Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Beech
Jim Rose Legacy Collection - One Door Shaker Inspired Steel Cupboard-Miniature
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite miniature chest of drawers is inspired by Shaker furniture. Made from welded steel with a natural rust patina and vintage nail heads for the pull, this tall cabinet is fully functioning with a hinged door and latch. Inside are three shelves. Despite it's small size, it makes quite an impression!
Jim Rose Legacy...
Category
Early 2000s American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel
Antique Ottoman Turkish Pillow Case, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It was made from a pair of shalvars / panatloons that were popular at the time in Western Anatolia.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert m...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metallic Thread
Antique Ottoman Turkish Pillow Case, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It was made from a pair of shalvars / panatloons that were popular at the time in Western Anatolia.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert m...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silk
Antique Ottoman Turkish Pillow Case, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It was made from a pair of shalvars / panatloons that were popular at the time in Western Anatolia.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert m...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metallic Thread
Folk Art Wrought Iron Bed
Located in New York, NY
Folk Art wrought iron bed, with tall headboard and low foot board, decorated with scrolling Baroque style wrought iron ornaments within the support.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wrought Iron
Original Red Painted Folk Art Flat Top Pine Trunk, Hungary circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Original hand-painted folk art flat top pine trunk.
Original traditional floral motif painted finish in red/burnt orange, brown/black, yellow and green.
Restored and waxed, in solid ...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wrought Iron
Folk Art Folding X Frame Luggage Rack This is a good sturdy piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Folk Art Folding X Frame Luggage Rack
This is a good sturdy piece, it is made in beech and has a tough petite point embroidered webbing forming the top platform, the stand is robust...
Category
1960s Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Beech
American Folk Art Star of Bethlehem Quilt
Located in New York, NY
Americana Folk Art star of Bethlehem pieced quilted wall hanging in printed calido and muslin-linen.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton, Muslin, Linen
Chest from Moldava, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Hardwood chest from Moldava, circa 1800. The chest is decorated on the outside with carvings.
The chest is free of woodworm. Over the years the two back legs became a bit shorter.
Category
Early 19th Century Moldovan Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Fruitwood
Large Vintage Boat Model
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive handmade boat or cruiser model, expertly crafted in mahogany with brass hardware and attention to detail, retaining her original motor and named Mayflower. Presented on a ...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Mahogany
Fantastic Chimayo Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vibrant Chimayo weaving pillow with linen backing, down and feather insert.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Collection of Three Norwegian Folk Art Boxes
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pleasing assortment of three Norwegian folk decorated pantry boxes in original paint, two in salmon orange with stylized foliate designs, the third in deep...
Category
19th Century Norwegian Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Large Danish 19th Century Drum
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large original painted 19th Century drum with one original stick.
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19th Century Danish Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Crusty Ramshackle Sanatorium/Institutional Model
Located in Seattle, WA
freaky, spooky yet whimsical carved and painted model of a late 19th century/turn of the century institutional building, possibly a sanitorium. Painted windows and carved chimneys w...
Category
19th Century American Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
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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