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Folk Art 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
Antique Birdseye Maple Picture Frame. English, 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful birdseye maple frame With gilt slip. Original patina. A delightful colour The measurement given below is the outside of the frame Internally it measures 7.25 x 7.75 inc...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Early Chihuahua Oil Painting W/ Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky & fun oil painting of a chihuahua on canvas in a old wood frame.The condition is very good.It is unsigned by the artist.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early Chihuahua Oil Painting W/ Frame
Early Chihuahua Oil Painting W/ Frame
$956 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Antique Vintage Spun Cotton Stork Bird Christmas Ornament Germany 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare Wire and Cotton Christmas Ornament A rare and charming antique Christmas ornament crafted from delicately formed wire and cotton, sho...
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1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wire

19Thc Hand Carved Dough Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 19thc bread board with a handle and mortised in the back side.Found in the state of Maine.The board is in fine condition.
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

19Thc Hand Carved Dough Board
19Thc Hand Carved Dough Board
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
19Thc Children's Windsor Chairs in Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Black Painted child's Windsor chairs.These chairs are in fine and sturdy condition.Sold as a pair.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

19Thc Hand Carved Wooden Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a hand carved or turned butter bowl.The condition is very good.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

David Eldreth Stoneware Crock Vessel Cobalt Blue Bird, Folk Art Pottery
Located in East Quogue, NY
Charming blue and gray vintage studio pottery crock made by noted American folk potter David Eldreth in Nottingham, Pennsylvania, dated 1996. This wheel-thrown stoneware vessel features a classic salt-glazed exterior and a hand-decorated cobalt blue...
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1990s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

19Thc Original Cream Painted Quilt Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc Original cream painted quilt rack is in fine sturdy condition.Found in Pennsylvania.
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1890s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Red & White Hawaiian Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Hawaiian red & white applique quilt in fine condition.This quilt has fine echo quilting and fine stitching. The applique is quite geometric.
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Red & White Hawaiian Quilt
Red & White Hawaiian Quilt
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Country English Painted Pine Trunk with Georgian House Facade
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming grand country English folk art blanket chest or trunk crafted from pine. The chest features a painted Georgian Manor house facade on three sides. The house is decorated with...
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20th Century English Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

Country English Painted Pine Trunk with Georgian House Facade
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming grand country English folk art blanket chest or trunk crafted from pine. The chest features a painted Georgian manor house facade on three sides. The house is decorated with...
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20th Century English Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

Tramp Art Jewelry Box - Wooden Decorative Box - Green Velvet Top - America 1910s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Tramp Art Jewelry Box - Wooden Decorative Box with Green Velvet - America 1910s Striking American Tramp Art jewelry or decorative box, hand-carved in reclaimed softwood with bold st...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Fruitwood, Pine

Scandinavian folk art cabinet
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover a touch of history with this captivating 19th-century peasant cabinet, a testament to exquisite Scandinavian folk art. Exhibiting a beau...
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19th Century Finnish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Original Antique Print of Deer, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of deer. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Published ...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

Antique 1910s German Santa Claus Belsnickle Figure on Sleigh pulled by Pink Pig
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German Santa Claus Belsnickle Sleigh with Pig and Toys, circa 1900 A rare and charming example of early German Christmas craftsmanship, this Antique Santa Claus Belsnickle figure depicts Santa seated in a sleigh pulled by a pig, overflowing with miniature gifts, toys, and trees. The composition figure of Santa, marked Germany, measures approximately 7 inches high, while the papier-mâché pig is about 10 inches long. The entire display extends to an impressive 24 inches (60 cm). Beautifully detailed with cotton, porcelain dolls, wooden toys, and seasonal greenery, this unique piece embodies the nostalgic charm of old-world Christmas traditions. Discovered at an estate sale in Leipzig, Germany, it makes a museum-worthy addition to any collection of antique holiday decorations, Belsnickle figures, or Victorian Christmas ornaments...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Composition

Painted Folk Armoire, Southern Germany, circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Light blue hand-painted fir-wood armoire with two doors, arched pediment, and a molded cornice. The chamfered corners and doors feature four landscape scenes with Christian symbolism...
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Early 1800s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Brass

Swedish 18th Century Bentwood Travel Box or Chest
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare and very beautiful Swedish travel box with stunning patina and hand forged iron details. Working lock and key ( bronze key from the 19th century). Sweden, circa 1750-1800. Weath...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Franconia, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Hand-painted two-door armoire in fir wood with a dark base color and red accents. The door panels feature geometric and floral motifs, echoed on the chamfered corners. The flat, slig...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pillowcase Made from an Antique Crewel Embroidery, England
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning recommended.
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19th Century English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and unique Dutch Folk art Pigeon/birdcage in the form of a manor . This type of birdcages were made in the North of he Netherlands . They were miniature versions of the ori...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Hand-Painted Folk Armoire in Red, Franconia, Dated 1773
Located in Greding, DE
Hand-painted two-door folk armoire from Franconia, crafted in fir wood, featuring panelled doors adorned with figural scenes and birds. The piece is painted in a deep red ground with...
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1770s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Iron

Small Wrought Iron Martini Table, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Small Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, in stock Hammered and forged iron Hand Made in France Warm black patina that gives it a timeless aesthetic. Available as pair, priced indivi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20thc Wooden Salmon Sled
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original painted and decorated sled from New England. Stamped/Signed By the maker under the body. In Very good condition.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Tramp Art Double Picture Frame With Original Portrait Photographs C 1890
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE FOLK ART CARVED PHOTO FRAME Typically notched hand-crafted tramp art picture frame of unusual form. Charming original black and white family photographs with characterful ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Pillowcase Made from an Antique Crewel Embroidery, England
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning recommended.
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19th Century English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Hand-Painted Chest Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive hand-painted Folk Art box from the Late 19th Century. The box has been hand-painted in black, red, blues and green. There appears to be either twos horses or maybe unicorn...
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

German Wedding Cabinet, dated 1868
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This characterful pine cabinet from rural southern Germany, dated 1868, is a special piece with a romantic history: it was once given as a wedding gift. The cabinet is hand-painted i...
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1860s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine

Amish Wool Mounted Nine Patch Postage Stamp Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc All wool Amish postage stamp crib quilt chain from Lancaster County ,Pennsylvania.This quilt is mounted and wired for hanging.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

19Thc Child's Walnut Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Walnut child's rocking chair upholstered in a suede leather.The condition is very good and sturdy.
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

19Thc Child's Walnut Rocker
19Thc Child's Walnut Rocker
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
18Thc Tavern Table W/ Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 18thc walnut tavern table with the original drawer and hardware pull.The condition is very good on this New England side table.
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1790s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

18Thc Tavern Table W/ Drawer
18Thc Tavern Table W/ Drawer
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
19thc Stoneware Two Gallon Decorated Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original decorated stoneware crock with handles in fine condition.This crock was found in Pennsylvania.Wonderful blue glaze decoration.
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Folk Art Bridal Chest, circa 1950
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This vintage pine chest from the mid-20th century is a real eye-catcher. It is richly decorated with hand-painted folkloric decorations, executed in a traditional color scheme of war...
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1950s Romanian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine

American Folk Art Door Stop in the Form of a Sitting Cast Iron Tuxedo Cat
Located in Downingtown, PA
Cast Iron Charm: American Folk Art Cat Doorstop This charming piece of American folk art is a cast iron doorstop modeled in the form of a black and white tuxedo cat. Doorstops like ...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

1950s Lacquered Wood Italian Articulated Mannequin
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A charming vintage mannequin from the 1950s, beautifully crafted figure is a perfect blend of functionality and folk art, making it a unique and striking decorative piece. The manneq...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mid-Century Nautical Buoy From the S.S. Normandie The French Line
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very special piece with alot of history behind it. Looks to be accurate from many perspectives, physical appearances show it was repainted over what was the original coat of paint wi...
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1930s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Rope, Paint

Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama 🐚 ________________________________________ This is a charming and historically evocative Edwardian Shellwork Diorama, a clas...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Shell

Amish Postage Stamp Chain Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amish doll quilt from Holmes County ,Ohio in a mini postage stamp chain pattern.Fine quilting and piecing. These original doll quilts are quite rare and very hard to find.This came f...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Folk Art Hand Carved Wood Trompe l'œil Realistic Colt .45 Revolver Gun Sculpture
Located in Red Lion, PA
Folk Art Hand Carved Wood Trompe l'œil Realistic Colt Revolver Gun Sculpture: Modeled After the Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army U.S. Revolver "The Pea...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Ceremonial Jaguar (Tigre) Mask, Zitlala, Guerrero, Mexico
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this exceptional ceremonial Tigre (the Mexican colloquial term for jaguar) mask originates from Zitlala, Guerrero, and represents a powerful example of one of Me...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Leather

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment , Late 19th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. E 20th Century. Uzbekistan Ready to go on a wall....
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Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Silk

19thc Mini Pieced Birds in Flight Patchwork Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine mini pieced birds in flight quilt was found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania.The condition is mint and probably never used.This early 19thc quilt is quite amazing made up o...
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Farmhouse Chicken Wire Egg Fruit Basket Carry All, Vintage Industrial Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful chicken wire made Basket, circa 1930s. Made of wire and wooden handles. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Nice addition to any Country Kitchen. Size given in meas...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wire

19Thc Original Painted Sailor Iron Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original painted sailor coin bank.The condition is very good.
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1890s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Folk Art Tejne Wood Container Original Blue Paint, Denmark ca 1850s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Antique Scandinavian wooden container with original dark blue paint which is worn off at places. The side are made of one single piece of wide bent wood, closed will stiches of natur...
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Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

1930s Hand Woven Navajo Indian Eye Dazzler Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Hand Woven Navajo Indian Eye Dazzler Weaving. Wonderful Earth toned Color pallet. Nice tight weave. The binding is still in good condition. Some areas are slightly worn from a...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Deer Antler Mount Trophy on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque Austrian Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique Austrian deer antler trophy on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaque. We believe its from 1910s or older. A nice addition to your hunters lo...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Antler, Wood

Lot of two Deer Antler Mount Trophy Black Forest Wood Plaque Austria Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of 3 vintage deer antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaques. Most of them are dated on the backside, it tells they are from the 1920s or older. Measurement's ...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Antler, Wood

Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Navajo Indian weaving pillow is a Chinlie Indian weaving with a mustard mohair backing.The insert is down & feather fill.
Category

1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow
$692 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Antique Print of a Bat, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a bat. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Published...
Category

1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paper

Native American Indian Large Shipibo-Conibo Peruvian Amazon Pottery Jar Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful geometric patterned and designed hand painted and glazed Native American large earthenware jar/vase/pot made by the Shipibo-Conibo people, an indigenous people along the ...
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Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery, Paint

Antique Matyo Pillowcase, early 20th Century. Hungary
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert. -Hemp in the back. -Zipper closure. -Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Silk

Handpainted Folk Art Wedding Chest by Peter Hunt, Provincetown, D. 1948
By Peter Hunt
Located in Peabody, MA
A handpainted folk art wedding chest by the noted maker Peter Hunt of Provincetown, Massachusetts. Hunt was a charismatic figure who sold his colonial and Dutch revival decorated fou...
Category

1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Folk Art Sculpture of a Horse in Leather
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A hand-made folk art sculpture of a horse from the End of 19th Century/ Early 20th Century. This French made papier mâché horse is wrapped in leather, presented in its authentic old ...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Leather, Paper

Large Carved Pub Sign
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pub sign depicting a whimsical fox emerging from a gilt jug, of very large scale. Hand-hewn from solid wood and skilfully relief carved - the fox has distinct fur, legs, ear, snou...
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1930s English Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

19thc Early Original Red Painted Settee / Day Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19Thc Original red painted day bed or settee in fine as found condition.This settee comes with four custom made 19thc coverlet pillows & the same settee decking is covered in t...
Category

19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool, Wood

c.1830's Crazy Quilt in Taupes, Browns, Navy and Reds, Velvet, Linen, Cotton
Located in Louisville, KY
It's no reason this stunning work of textile art from the 1830's was on display for almost 30 years! For lovers of the artfully whimsical crazy quilt, this gorgeous work of art is a ...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Felt, Cotton, Linen, Satin, Velvet

Swedish Blanket Chest, Hand-Painted Wood, Folk Art Style, 1820
Located in Round Top, TX
Grand-scaled Early 19th C. Swedish marriage chest with hand painted decoration, hardware and hinged candle box. Deep green field with undertones of darkest teal, with traditional han...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cast Iron Patinated Green Eyed Black Cat Doorstop / Sculpture by Hubley
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Cast Iron Patinated Green Eyed Black Cat Doorstop / Sculpture by Hubley, circa 1930s. Super cool vintage cast iron cat doorstop / sculpture manufactured by Hubley. The piece ...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

Hand Carved Folk art Balinese teak door, original frame late 19th -early 20th C
Located in London, GB
Rare Antique Balinese Carved Teak Door in Original Frame, circa 1900 A rare antique Balinese carved teak door with its complete original frame, dati...
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Late 19th Century Balinese Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Teak

Antique Japanese Indigo Boro, extra thick textile, wabi sabi wall decor
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique indigo Boro textile, probably used as rug estimate from the size & condition. in Japanese culture, everyone take off their shoes at the entrance, and sit down directly on th...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Folk Art furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mosche Bianche, Jim Rose, 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $20 and tops out at $225,000 while the average work can sell for $1,252.