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
Doctor's Pomander Cane
Located in New York, NY
Carved wood doctor's cane with silver pomander handle for diffusing scents. Cane intricately carved with twisting snake and leaves.
Category
19th Century Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
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 R...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
Femmes, Women by Colette Gouvion Large Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Femmes Hardcover large heavy book – 21 Oct. 2003
Women by Colette Gouvion
French edition French Text:
All over the world, women are fighting. For their rights, their freedom, thei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Painted 19th century Folk Art Child's Chair
Located in Troy, NY
Adorable, unusual small chair, with one armrest, containing a small compartment. The original paint beautifully worn and faded (minor retouching and over paint on the bottom stretche...
Category
19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pine
Bavarian Votiv Tablet 19th century
Located in Wien, AT
Bavarian Votiv Tablet 19th century.
Jesus at the scourge pillar, Oil on wood, dated 1840.
Very nice original condition.
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Elvis Presley Commemorative Mechanical Bank "Cleveland Rock and Roll" circa 2006
By Reynolds Toys
Located in Incline Village, NV
Made to commemorate the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame located in Cleveland, Ohio, this cast aluminum mechanical bank depicts Elvis Presley in full gala attire, typical of Elvis, with wh...
Category
Early 2000s American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Aluminum
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
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
Staffordshire Pearlware Long Case Clock
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Staffordshire Pottery pearlware model which features a long case clock, stood on a marbleised base. Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and ...
Category
1820s English Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Vintage American Wood Shoe Molds Bookends
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage pair of American wood women shoe form molds mounted as bookends
Vintage wooden shoe making mold from the 1930s.
A pair of shoe form converted to bookends, these well carved solid wood shoe mould would have been used to make handmade shoes.
These molds were traditionally made for each customer and would be used each time they came into the cobbler for a new pair of shoes.
They are in good original condition with the patina and metal that shows age.
Cobbler molds size 6.5 B model 258
Made from solid wood, I love these moulds because of their individual nature but also they are almost a piece of sculpture.
Since the shoe form themselves were used as molds to make shoes, there are pin-pricks and wear present from frequent use in addition to naturally aged patina. They work well as bookends or simply as tabletop sculptures.
These elegant women wooden shoes bookends form mold make a great addition to your vintage decor.
Vintage hand carved wood cobbler shoe molds...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Antique French Marionette
Located in Houston, TX
We found this wonderful 19th century French Marionette in Rouen France. The puppet, and its art form, have been a mainstay of French cultural life f...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Handmade Leather Mexican Carrying Case, C.1900-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An all leather handmade carrying case from Mexico with incised leather on both sides and intact leather strap. The leather strap is woven throug...
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
French Wrought Iron Wall Hanging Rack for Coats and Tack on a Horse Riding Theme
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Wrought Iron Wall Hanging Rack for Coats and Tack on a Horse Riding Theme
This is an attractive wall hanging rack with 5 hangers and various other hooks, these are iron and ...
Category
1920s Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Oak Ships Wheel A wonderful and decorative piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 20th Century Oak Ships Wheel
A wonderful and decorative piece, made in solid oak with turned spindles radiating out from the drum and highlighter with brass work
The Wheel is ...
Category
1910s Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Oak
Antique Folk Art Carved Wooden Sculpture of the 'Old Grand Dad' Whiskey Logo
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Folk Art carved wooden sculpture is initialed on the base, but the artist is unknown. It is presumed this carving was done in the United States in 1945 in a Folk Art sty...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Hardwood
Delightful Antique Painted Hope Chest with Handpainted Dutch Figures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful folk art hand painted antique trunk or chest in a yellow gold having charming male and female Dutch peasants adorning the top. Great size fo...
Category
Early 1900s North American Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
A painted model of a famous English medieval house built from matchsticks C1910
Located in Central England, GB
This superb highly detailed English folk art model dates to the early 20th century and depicts a complicated half timbered and thatched famous Hereford property entitled “The Old Hou...
Category
Early 20th Century English Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Other
West Germany Blown Glass Brown Dog Christmas Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
What an adorable reddish brown shiny dog ornament. He is standing on his hind legs and is so cute, I just want to scratch his belly. There is white overpaint on his droopy ears, nos...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Blown Glass
Blown Glass Blue Baby Shoe/Boot Christmas Ornament w/ White Glitter Paint
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This little blown glass Christmas ornament baby boot is as sweet as can be! It is in good condition and would make a fabulous gift for a baby's f...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Blown Glass, Paint
Superb French Brass Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Superb French Brass Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand
A very superb quality piece, the stand is round, it has a hand beaten brass design showing a rather mediaeval indoor country scene, t...
Category
19th Century Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Rarities in American Cut-Glass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rarities in American cut-glass.
Index, black & white and color photographs. Book in very nice condition, head and tail of spine lightly bumped, light bump on top edge cover, light foxing inside front and rear covers, light insect depredation on open edges. Dust jacket has light foxing, chips and tiny tears to edges, rubs on back cover. First edition copy inscribed by author on first page, "Enjoy the Fine (five?) xxxxx (can't read it) pictured in the book. Herb Wiener." An exhibit of over 475 of the rarest pieces of cut glass ever to be manufactured in the United States.
Wiener, Herb; Freda Lipkowitz
Published by The Collectors House...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
The Fabric of Moroccan Life Book by Ivo Grammet and Niloo Imami Paydar
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Fabric of Moroccan Life Book by Ivo Grammet and Niloo Imami Paydar.
By Indianapolis Museum of Art.
For centuries, the people of Morocco have been producing magnificent embroide...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Young Americans New American Art in the Saatchi Collection
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Young Americans: New American Art in the Saatchi Collection
Book by Jeffrey Deitch
Published to accompany exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery, London; 2...
Category
Late 20th Century English Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Vintage Leather Medicine Ball
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage heavy leather medicine ball. Great worn chocolate brown leather patina. Hand-painted team info or weight numbers on side.
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
Collection of Three Black Vintage Leather Medicine Balls
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great vintage collection of three black leather medicine balls. Excellent warm vintage patina. Traces of white painted team letters and numbers.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
19th Century Diorama of Sailing Ship ‘Eleanor’
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century diorama of the sailing ship ‘Eleanor’ in original glazed case.
Painted antique shadowbox diorama of a three-masthead clipper ship alo...
Category
19th Century Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Glass, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial 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
1960s Moroccan Vintage Flat-Weave Brown Tribal Organic Textile
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Vintage Moroccan rug flat-weave tribal brown Kilim or blanket.Large size blanket vintage Moroccan rug, handwoven by Berber women in Morocco for t...
Category
20th Century Moroccan 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
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. ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
Folk Art Painted Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand This is a good looking piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Folk Art Painted Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand
This good looking piece is narrow in shape and decorated with flowers and Fruit
The stand has a very attractive stand alone quality
The...
Category
1960s Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pine, Plywood
Vintage Folk Art Hand-Made Pillow Imported from England of a Room Setting
Located in Chicago, IL
In the north of England there was an elderly woman who made the most beautiful Folk-Art Pillows and each time we went shopping for Antiques in England, we would see this woman with an amazing collection of Pillows...
Category
1980s English Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Velvet, Beads
Collection of Treen Kitchenalia, Butter Marker This is a great little Collectio
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Collection of Treen Kitchenalia, Butter Marker
This is a great little Collection of Treen Kitchenalia, a Butter Marker, this has a naive cow carving, a lemon squeezer and a turned sycamore egg cup
A good set for the collector, a bit of historical wood worm on the butter Stamp...
Category
19th Century Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Sycamore
American Legion Baseball and Basketball Folk Art Paintings
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of baseball and basketball paintings found in a Midwestern American Legion hall. These were proudly displayed behind the legion hall bar. Grea...
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Abstract Cubist Iron American Church Crucifix
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage iron abstract cubist crucifix from American Church. Found in the midwest. Great detail. Quite heavy.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
Burmese Ladies Make-Up Trunk
Located in San Marino, CA
A Burmese ladies' teak make up trunk, inlaid with brass. The words "Mandalay Box" are inlaid on one side of the front of the trunk, below the brass fitti...
Category
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Christmas Elf with Beer Barrel Money Bank
Located in Copenhagen, K
Fantastic elf or "Nisse" as it is called in Danish, with a beer barrel. The "Nisse" used to live in every farmhouse and you had to threat him nicely and ma...
Category
1870s Danish Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Earthenware
Hobby Horse Ride On Pull Along Mobile Wheels Childs Toy Wood Leather Modern
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Unusual folk, hobby horse trainer on wheels
- Exudes charm and character
- Usable & robust in good working order
- Great collector's piece also
...
Category
1950s British Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather, Pine
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.
Category
Mid-19th Century Mexican Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Popeye rare cloth rag doll, 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Popeye rare cloth rag doll
USA 1950s
Cloth, sponge, plastic pipe
H 100 cm - 56 x 30 cm
Conditions: overall good conditions consistent with age and use
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Fabric
Large Antler Table Clock, Centerpiece And Smoke Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large antler table clock, centerpiece and smoke stand.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Antler
Rare Pewter Vesta Case, As a Bull Dog’s Head
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Rare Pewter Vesta Case, As a Bull Dog’s Head
A very detailed and attractive piece, Match Holder Striker in the form of a Bull Dog’s Head, the vesta has a top store for matches and ...
Category
19th Century Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pewter
18th Century Wooden Apothecary Jar
Located in Copenhagen, K
Wooden pharmaceutical apothecary jar, marked "CARB LIGN PR".
Category
1790s German Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Broadway Musical Martin Gottfried Large Hardcover Book 1980
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Broadway Musical Martin Gottfried 1980 hardcover book.Large heavy book.
A colorful tribute to the great Broadway shows of our time.
Profusely illustrated in color. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
Title Broadway Musicals Author Gottfried, Martin
Format/Binding Hardcover
Binding Hardcover
Publisher Harry N. Abrams
Place Of Publication NY
Date Published 1980 2nd printing.
395 illustrations, 112 in full color.
Great oversized heavy coffee table art book.
A true treasure of a book. This is a very large book, and not just width wise. It is very tall too. There are many pictures, a lot of them in color. They have some of the rarest flops featured toward the back of the book, and the classics are all here too. Some high points are the run-through of how they make (made) "Annie" run every night. There is also a synopsis of "Hello Dolly" which helpful since I have only seen the movie. There is a flaw though, and it is not insignificant. The author does not separate fact from opinion. Example: "Sweeney Todd...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Johnny La Vie en Rock French Edition Paper Back Johnny Hallyday French Rock Star
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Johnny - La vie en Rock French Edition Paperback.
Even those under twenty know him: Johnny Hallyday has become, over the years, a monument of French rock. Born into the entertainment...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century Bezalel Jerusalem Shabbat Tray
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Bezalel Jerusalem wooden tray inlaid with Jerusalem stone and mother of pearl.
The large tray is carved with the Seven Species on its...
Category
Early 20th Century Israeli Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Marble
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.
Category
Late 18th Century Danish Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Danish 19th Century Faience Money Bank In The Shape Of A Clogs
Located in Copenhagen, K
Danish 19th Century Faience Money Bank In The Shape Of A Clogs
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Earthenware
Wooden Patinated Folk Art Jack Sculpture Bookend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This game-inspired large jack sculpture complements end tables, bookcases, and even kitchen tables. Nicely patinated wood gives a rustic, cozy fee...
Category
20th Century Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Quirky Stick Stand, made with a WW1 Propellor
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Quirky Stick Stand, made with a WW1 Propellor
This an attractive piece of early nostalgic memorabilia, the propeller is made in wood and originates from an early aeroplane, it is silver at the tip, it stands on a teak plinth...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bentwood
Blacksmith Made French Hat and Coat Rack, in the form of a Giant Key
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Blacksmith made French hat and coat rack, in the form of a giant key
This large quirky hat and coat rack has 3 large coat hanging Hooks on the giant key
...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
Large University Chart “Physical Map of Africa” by Bacon
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large university chart “Physical Map of Africa” by Bacon
W&A K Johnston’s Charts of Physical Maps By G W Bacon,
This is colorful Physical map of North America, it is large lithograph set...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Linen
A Wooden Doll for a Religious Procession
Located in Washington, DC
A Wooden Doll for a Religious Procession.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Steamship of Large-Scale
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming Folk Art steamship of impressive scale.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Collection of 19th Century Cloth Animal Toys
Located in Stockton, NJ
A collection of thirteen mid-19th century Amish stuffed cloth toys. Featuring various cattle, elephant, zebra, camel, ducks, and ducks. Excellent decorative piece. Largest measures 6...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Fabric
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
Indian Goddess Figurine Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully authentic hand carved statue of an Indian deity goddess. Distressed paint finish.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paint
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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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