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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
Set of Four Charles Pollock Rush Seat Chairs
Set of Four Charles Pollock Rush Seat Chairs

Set of Four Charles Pollock Rush Seat Chairs

$1,895Sale Price / set|24% Off

Set of Four Charles Pollock Rush Seat Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of Four wooden Charles pollock Green painted Chairs. These hand crafted chairs and hand painted chairs have hand rushed seats and in fine sturdy condition.This set of four chair...

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20th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Chestnut Wood Tripod Chair, Charles Dudouyt Style, France, 1930s
Folk Art Chestnut Wood Tripod Chair, Charles Dudouyt Style, France, 1930s

Folk Art Chestnut Wood Tripod Chair, Charles Dudouyt Style, France, 1930s

$781Sale Price|30% Off

Folk Art Chestnut Wood Tripod Chair, Charles Dudouyt Style, France, 1930s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Valencia, VC

French Folk Art Chestnut Wood Tripod Chair, Art Deco Period, in the Manner of Charles Dudouit, 1930s–1940s A French Folk Art tripod chair in solid chestnut, made circa 1930s–1940s, ...

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1930s French Vintage Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood, Chestnut

19th Century Unusual Antique Folk Art Chair with Storage from Northern Sweden
19th Century Unusual Antique Folk Art Chair with Storage from Northern Sweden

19th Century Unusual Antique Folk Art Chair with Storage from Northern Sweden

$3,815

19th Century Unusual Antique Folk Art Chair with Storage from Northern Sweden

Located in Kramfors, SE

19th century unusual chair in folk art from northern Sweden. This is antique chair is made by hand in solid pine around 1850. Unique model with a curved back and storage underneath t...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

Decorative Pair of Hand-Painted Folk Art Inspired Folding Metal Chairs
Decorative Pair of Hand-Painted Folk Art Inspired Folding Metal Chairs

Decorative Pair of Hand-Painted Folk Art Inspired Folding Metal Chairs

$1,251Sale Price / set|20% Off

Decorative Pair of Hand-Painted Folk Art Inspired Folding Metal Chairs

Located in Bruton, GB

A decorative pair of hand-painted folk-art style folding metal chairs featuring richly detailed floral and foliate decoration on a deep red painted ground. Each chair displays a rou...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Metal

Old Hickory Lounge Chair
Old Hickory Lounge Chair

Old Hickory Lounge Chair

$2,316Sale Price / set|20% Off

Old Hickory Lounge Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

36 x 46 x 26 seat height 16 Original Rattan seat and backing. Sits comfortably. Great size for a hickory lounge chair.

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Ladder Back Arm Chair & Foot Stool Set
Ladder Back Arm Chair & Foot Stool Set

Ladder Back Arm Chair & Foot Stool Set

$1,340Sale Price / set|20% Off

Ladder Back Arm Chair & Foot Stool Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These amazing hand crafted and hand painted ladder back arm chair & matching ottoman or foot stool.The chair and ottoman have the original hand rush seat and stool.Fantastic reproduc...

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20th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

19th Century Austrian Hardwood Peasant Chair with rustic charme
19th Century Austrian Hardwood Peasant Chair with rustic charme

19th Century Austrian Hardwood Peasant Chair with rustic charme

$341

19th Century Austrian Hardwood Peasant Chair with rustic charme

Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga

Rustic Austrian peasant chair (Bauernstuhl) crafted from solid hardwood, 19th century. The chair has a solid wooden seat and a tall, shield-shaped backrest giving it its rustic charm...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Finnish Folk Art Rustic Pine Chair
Antique Finnish Folk Art Rustic Pine Chair

Antique Finnish Folk Art Rustic Pine Chair

$1,116Sale Price|51% Off

Antique Finnish Folk Art Rustic Pine Chair

Located in Karis, Nyland

Finnish folk art chair made during the late 1800s. The chair is hand-crafted from pine with beautifully sculptured seat and backrest. The legs, seat and vertical backrest have a intr...

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Late 19th Century Finnish Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

Adirondack Chairs & Table -Three Piece Set
Adirondack Chairs & Table -Three Piece Set

Adirondack Chairs & Table -Three Piece Set

$1,756Sale Price|20% Off

Adirondack Chairs & Table -Three Piece Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing set of hand made adirondack three piece matching set of two chairs & table are in fine condition and very sturdy.They have been coat with a protective coat of mari...

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20th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Unusual Swedish Folk Art Chair with Antique Hand Carved Graffiti
Antique Unusual Swedish Folk Art Chair with Antique Hand Carved Graffiti

Antique Unusual Swedish Folk Art Chair with Antique Hand Carved Graffiti

$2,117

Antique Unusual Swedish Folk Art Chair with Antique Hand Carved Graffiti

Located in Kramfors, SE

Unusual Swedish folk art chair. Rustic and made by hand in solid pine, around the mid 1800s in northern Sweden. The chair has never been painted but is covered in 19th century grafit...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Folkart Tripod Chair, Germany Vintage 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Folkart Tripod Chair, Germany Vintage 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Folkart Tripod Chair, Germany Vintage 1950s

$1,120

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Folkart Tripod Chair, Germany Vintage 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Interesting Brutalist wood tripod chair from Germany. the seat was cut out of a tree trunk. Historically used as a chair in the farmhouses in Germany in the 19th Century, this modern...

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1950s German Vintage Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

A pair of 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Empire chairs with original paint
A pair of 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Empire chairs with original paint

A pair of 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Empire chairs with original paint

$2,231

A pair of 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Empire chairs with original paint

Located in Boden, SE

A pair of 19th Century Swedish Folk art chairs from Skellefteå, Northern Sweden. Scraped by hand to its beautiful original color. They could be used as side chairs in different par...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

Finnish Handmade Folk Art Burl Wood Chair, Mid-20th Century
Finnish Handmade Folk Art Burl Wood Chair, Mid-20th Century

Finnish Handmade Folk Art Burl Wood Chair, Mid-20th Century

$2,277Sale Price|20% Off

Finnish Handmade Folk Art Burl Wood Chair, Mid-20th Century

Located in Karis, Nyland

Expressive hand-carved burl wood chair, crafted in Finland in the mid-20th century. This striking piece of folk art furniture has been sculpted from large burls, showcasing the organ...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood, Burl

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair

$2,900

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair

Located in Allerum, SE

19th century Swedish Folk Art chair in it's original condition. Ca 1820 Sweden.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of Four Austrian Softwood Peasant Chairs, 18th–19th Century
Set of Four Austrian Softwood Peasant Chairs, 18th–19th Century

Set of Four Austrian Softwood Peasant Chairs, 18th–19th Century

$915 / set

Set of Four Austrian Softwood Peasant Chairs, 18th–19th Century

Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga

Set of four rustic Austrian peasant chairs (Bauernstühle) crafted from solid softwood, dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. Each chair features a solid wooden seat and a distinct...

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18th Century German Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Softwood

Black Wicker Chair W/ Buck Plaid Seat Cushions
Black Wicker Chair W/ Buck Plaid Seat Cushions

Black Wicker Chair W/ Buck Plaid Seat Cushions

$1,356Sale Price|20% Off

Black Wicker Chair W/ Buck Plaid Seat Cushions

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bar Harbor black painted wicker chair w/ custom made Pendleton blanket cushions seat & back cushions are removable if need be or want to change.

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20th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Old Hickory Signed Chair With Cane Seating
Old Hickory Signed Chair With Cane Seating

Old Hickory Signed Chair With Cane Seating

$1,180Sale Price|20% Off

Old Hickory Signed Chair With Cane Seating

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This signed Old Hickory Furniture Martinsville,Indiana this arm chair is in fine sturdy condition.It has the original web seating and backing and is in very good sturdy condition.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of White Painted Adirondack Chairs -Pair
Pair of White Painted Adirondack Chairs -Pair

Pair of White Painted Adirondack Chairs -Pair

$1,516Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of White Painted Adirondack Chairs -Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 20thc original hand crafted & white painted pair of Adirondack porch or lawn chairs.These hand crafted chairs have double coats of top quality white outdoor paint.

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wood Tripod Chair and Foot Rest, German Vintage
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wood Tripod Chair and Foot Rest, German Vintage

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wood Tripod Chair and Foot Rest, German Vintage

$660

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wood Tripod Chair and Foot Rest, German Vintage

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A interesting brutalist wood tripod chair from Germany, with a matching foot rest or table. Great piece of functional sculpture. Stool and foot rest is in great vintage condition and...

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1970s German Vintage Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

A Set of 6 BRUTALIST Handcrafted RUSTIC MID-CENTURY-MODERN Chairs, France 1960
A Set of 6 BRUTALIST Handcrafted RUSTIC MID-CENTURY-MODERN Chairs, France 1960

A Set of 6 BRUTALIST Handcrafted RUSTIC MID-CENTURY-MODERN Chairs, France 1960

$4,100

A Set of 6 BRUTALIST Handcrafted RUSTIC MID-CENTURY-MODERN Chairs, France 1960

Located in PARIS, FR

A set of 6 surprising tripod chairs, Modernist, Brutalist, Folk Art, Tribal Art, sculpted in massive wood, with beautiful floral organic motifs, to be attributed, France 1950. This ...

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1950s French Vintage Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Folk Art Stump Chairs, Painted Floral Motifs, Late 19th Century
Pair of Swedish Folk Art Stump Chairs, Painted Floral Motifs, Late 19th Century

Pair of Swedish Folk Art Stump Chairs, Painted Floral Motifs, Late 19th Century

$3,360 / set

Pair of Swedish Folk Art Stump Chairs, Painted Floral Motifs, Late 19th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A rare pair of Swedish stump chairs, also known as Kubstol, crafted from solid tree trunks and decorated with charming hand-painted floral motifs. Rooted in Scandinavian folk traditi...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint, Pine

Swedish 18th century log chair handcrafted with lots of texture
Swedish 18th century log chair handcrafted with lots of texture

Swedish 18th century log chair handcrafted with lots of texture

$5,125

Swedish 18th century log chair handcrafted with lots of texture

Located in Forest, BE

18th-Century Swedish Hand-Carved Solid Pine Trunk Armchair A distinctive 18th-century Swedish armchair made from solid pine, entirely hand-carved and retaining a beautiful aged pati...

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Late 18th Century Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Mountain Chair
19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Mountain Chair

19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Mountain Chair

$457

19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Mountain Chair

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Traditional antique mountain chair from southern Germany. This distinctive and primitive chair is entirely handmade and assembled with mortise and tenon joints. This example is made ...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

Folk Art Early 20th Century Wood Rustic Four Chairs
Folk Art Early 20th Century Wood Rustic Four Chairs

Folk Art Early 20th Century Wood Rustic Four Chairs

$2,733 / set

Folk Art Early 20th Century Wood Rustic Four Chairs

Located in Brescia, IT

Four rustic chairs 1900-1910 Hand-carved wood Excellent condition.

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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair in Higly Decorative Shapes
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair in Higly Decorative Shapes

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair in Higly Decorative Shapes

$2,847

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair in Higly Decorative Shapes

By Craft and Folk Art Museum

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Folk art made in Sweden at its best. This chair with highly appealing shapes and patina. Made in the late 19th century this chair is a given piece to any modern home that wants to ha...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Birch

Exceptional Finnish Folk Art Chair, ca 1900–1920
Exceptional Finnish Folk Art Chair, ca 1900–1920

Exceptional Finnish Folk Art Chair, ca 1900–1920

$2,505

Exceptional Finnish Folk Art Chair, ca 1900–1920

Located in Farsta, SE

Exceptional Finnish Folk Art Chair, ca 1900–1920 Sometimes words are just not enough… we absolutly love this piece! A truly unique piece, with acid-staine...

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1910s Finnish Vintage Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

Exquisite Vintage Peacock Style Cane And Wicker Statement Chair
Exquisite Vintage Peacock Style Cane And Wicker Statement Chair

Exquisite Vintage Peacock Style Cane And Wicker Statement Chair

$906Sale Price|20% Off

Exquisite Vintage Peacock Style Cane And Wicker Statement Chair

Located in Bruton, GB

A rare and exquisitely detailed late 19th-century wicker armchair, showcasing masterful craftsmanship and an extraordinary level of ornamental refinement. The chair features an elaborately pierced oval back panel with delicate geometric latticework framed by scrolling flourishes and hand-wrapped reed detailing. The sculptural arms terminate in gracefully coiled forms, while the turned and wrapped supports are embellished with carved and woven accents throughout. The original cane seat is set within a molded frame, retaining its warm patina and complementing the chair’s beautifully timeworn painted finish. The softly distressed surface reveals layers of cream and natural tones, enhancing its authentic character and lending a romantic, garden-inspired aesthetic. Raised on turned legs joined by decorative stretchers, this piece is both structurally sound and visually striking. The silhouette is airy yet substantial, making it ideal as a statement accent in a sunroom, conservatory, bedroom, or layered traditional interior. A superb example of Victorian wicker furniture...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Oak Bistro Chairs Alpine German Splat Back Wooden Side Chair
Oak Bistro Chairs Alpine German Splat Back Wooden Side Chair

Oak Bistro Chairs Alpine German Splat Back Wooden Side Chair

$265

Oak Bistro Chairs Alpine German Splat Back Wooden Side Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

Solid hard timber with a rich, dark espresso/walnut finish. Heavily distressed finish with extensive lacquer craquelure, paint flaking, and exposed natural wood underneath, giving it...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Chestnut

Hand-Carved Folk Art Log Chair, Sculptural Design, USA, 1970s
Hand-Carved Folk Art Log Chair, Sculptural Design, USA, 1970s

Hand-Carved Folk Art Log Chair, Sculptural Design, USA, 1970s

$888Sale Price|20% Off

Hand-Carved Folk Art Log Chair, Sculptural Design, USA, 1970s

Located in Round Top, TX

Folk Art, Primitive sculptural log chair. Carved from a single wood log, with hand tools and with a particular orientation, dimensionality and wonderful hand-feel. Created after the ...

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rustic Austrian Softwood Peasant Chairs, circa 1800
Pair of Rustic Austrian Softwood Peasant Chairs, circa 1800

Pair of Rustic Austrian Softwood Peasant Chairs, circa 1800

$515 / set

Pair of Rustic Austrian Softwood Peasant Chairs, circa 1800

Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga

Pair of rustic Austrian softwood peasant chairs (Bauernstühle), dating to circa 1800. Each chair is made of solid softwood with a shaped seat and a tall, simply profiled backrest fea...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Softwood

Pair of Rustic Austrian Softwood Peasant Chairs / Farmhouse Chairs, circa 1800
Pair of Rustic Austrian Softwood Peasant Chairs / Farmhouse Chairs, circa 1800

Pair of Rustic Austrian Softwood Peasant Chairs / Farmhouse Chairs, circa 1800

$515 / set

Pair of Rustic Austrian Softwood Peasant Chairs / Farmhouse Chairs, circa 1800

Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga

Pair of rustic softwood peasant chairs (Bauernstühle), dating to circa 1800. Each chair is constructed from solid softwood with a shaped seat and a tall, simply profiled backrest fea...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Softwood

Painted Folk Art Chair-Ladder with Bird Motif, Dated 1830
Painted Folk Art Chair-Ladder with Bird Motif, Dated 1830

Painted Folk Art Chair-Ladder with Bird Motif, Dated 1830

$2,500

Painted Folk Art Chair-Ladder with Bird Motif, Dated 1830

Located in New York, NY

This charming early 19th-century retractable chair is crafted in painted wood and ingeniously designed to convert into a small stepladder, reflecting the practical ingenuity of verna...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Austrian Hardwood Peasant Chair with carved Back, ca. 1850
19th Century Austrian Hardwood Peasant Chair with carved Back, ca. 1850

19th Century Austrian Hardwood Peasant Chair with carved Back, ca. 1850

$341

19th Century Austrian Hardwood Peasant Chair with carved Back, ca. 1850

Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga

Rustic Austrian peasant chair (Bauernstuhl) of solid hardwood, dating to the mid-19th century, circa 1850. The chair has a solid seat and a tall backrest with a circular upper sectio...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Oak

Unusual Northern Swedish Antique Unique Country Folk Art Chair
Unusual Northern Swedish Antique Unique Country Folk Art Chair

Unusual Northern Swedish Antique Unique Country Folk Art Chair

$2,031

Unusual Northern Swedish Antique Unique Country Folk Art Chair

Located in Kramfors, SE

Unusual primitive country chair in folk art from Northern Sweden. The chair is a one of a kind piece made by hand in solid pine around 1820 to 1840. Old historic paint which has beco...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Small Early Painted Folk Art Chairs or Side Tables
Pair of Small Early Painted Folk Art Chairs or Side Tables

Pair of Small Early Painted Folk Art Chairs or Side Tables

$920Sale Price / set|26% Off

Pair of Small Early Painted Folk Art Chairs or Side Tables

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Set of Two Smaller Folk Art Chairs or Side Tables With Original Paint and Patina.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique German Leather & Wood Armchair with Brass Nailhead Details
Antique German Leather & Wood Armchair with Brass Nailhead Details

Antique German Leather & Wood Armchair with Brass Nailhead Details

$720

Antique German Leather & Wood Armchair with Brass Nailhead Details

Located in Nuernberg, DE

beautiful lounge arm chair made of wood and leather with nailhead details. We think this example is from the 1910s, good condition. Minor patina and scratches on the leather, gives t...

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1910s German Vintage Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Leather, Nutwood

Set of Three Folk / Tyrolean-Style Chairs in Mint Green, Finland c. Early 1900s
Set of Three Folk / Tyrolean-Style Chairs in Mint Green, Finland c. Early 1900s

Set of Three Folk / Tyrolean-Style Chairs in Mint Green, Finland c. Early 1900s

$3,090 / set

Set of Three Folk / Tyrolean-Style Chairs in Mint Green, Finland c. Early 1900s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A characterful set of three folk chairs in the Tyrolean style, most likely of Finnish origin, dating from the early 1900s. The chairs are painted in a soft mint green, a later coat t...

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Early 1900s Finnish Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

18th Century German Cherry Wood Peasant Chair with Carved Back, ca. 1780
18th Century German Cherry Wood Peasant Chair with Carved Back, ca. 1780

18th Century German Cherry Wood Peasant Chair with Carved Back, ca. 1780

$801

18th Century German Cherry Wood Peasant Chair with Carved Back, ca. 1780

Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga

Fine late 18th century German peasant chair (Bauernstuhl) made of solid cherry wood, dating to circa 1780. The chair has a shaped seat and a tall, elaborately carved backrest. The ba...

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18th Century German Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Cherry

19Thc Children's Windsor Chairs in Original Paint
19Thc Children's Windsor Chairs in Original Paint

19Thc Children's Windsor Chairs in Original Paint

$1,695 / set

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 Chairs

Materials

Wood

English Ladder Back Armchair, Early 19th Century
English Ladder Back Armchair, Early 19th Century

English Ladder Back Armchair, Early 19th Century

$1,416

English Ladder Back Armchair, Early 19th Century

Located in London, GB

English Ladder back armchair, Early 19th Century A country-made early 19th century ladder back armchair. Made in Ash with great patina and origi...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Ash

Classic Hand-Painted Mexican Pine Chair, circa 1950
Classic Hand-Painted Mexican Pine Chair, circa 1950

Classic Hand-Painted Mexican Pine Chair, circa 1950

$530

Classic Hand-Painted Mexican Pine Chair, circa 1950

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Charming small-scale Mexican chair crafted from pine wood and hand-painted, representative of traditional mid-20th-century folk furniture. Its sturdy yet simple structure reflects th...

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1950s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

19Thc Ice Cream Parlor Chairs -Children's Dated 1889
19Thc Ice Cream Parlor Chairs -Children's Dated 1889

19Thc Ice Cream Parlor Chairs -Children's Dated 1889

$1,175

19Thc Ice Cream Parlor Chairs -Children's Dated 1889

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chairs; Pair Height 22.0 Depth 10.0 Seat height 11.0 Children Chicago Wire Chairs Co Children's ice cream parlor Chairs. Wood and metal construct...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swedish Folk Art 'Spinning-Chair' late 19th century
Swedish Folk Art 'Spinning-Chair' late 19th century

Swedish Folk Art 'Spinning-Chair' late 19th century

$1,138

Swedish Folk Art 'Spinning-Chair' late 19th century

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish Folk Art 'Spinning-Chair' late 19th century This chair was partially made from old spinning wheel parts. Made out of pine, featuring old repairs and a beautiful patina. Hei...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

19th Century Kubbestol Log Chair from Norway
19th Century Kubbestol Log Chair from Norway

19th Century Kubbestol Log Chair from Norway

$2,100

19th Century Kubbestol Log Chair from Norway

Located in Round Top, TX

A kubbestol is a traditional Scandinavian chair made from a single log, and has become a collector's item for many individuals. Every knot, crack, and sign of wear adds to the intrig...

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Early 19th Century Norwegian Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Austrian Hardwood Peasant Chair with Carved Back, ca. 1850
19th Century Austrian Hardwood Peasant Chair with Carved Back, ca. 1850

19th Century Austrian Hardwood Peasant Chair with Carved Back, ca. 1850

$343

19th Century Austrian Hardwood Peasant Chair with Carved Back, ca. 1850

Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga

Rustic Austrian peasant chair (Bauernstuhl) made of solid hardwood, dating to the mid-19th century, circa 1850. The chair features a solid seat and a distinctive backrest with a roun...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Rare 18th Century German "Snake Chairs" in Beechwood, Circa 1780
Pair of Rare 18th Century German "Snake Chairs" in Beechwood, Circa 1780

Pair of Rare 18th Century German "Snake Chairs" in Beechwood, Circa 1780

$2,060 / set

Pair of Rare 18th Century German "Snake Chairs" in Beechwood, Circa 1780

Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga

Germany, circa 1780 A remarkable and exceptionally rare pair of German "Snake Chairs" (Schlangenstühle), handcrafted in beechwood around 1780. Distinguished by their unusual carved ...

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Late 18th Century German Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Beech

Collection of 3 Birdcage Windsor Chairs-3
Collection of 3 Birdcage Windsor Chairs-3

Collection of 3 Birdcage Windsor Chairs-3

$3,250 / set

Collection of 3 Birdcage Windsor Chairs-3

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Collection of three original black painted 19thc American Birdcage Windsor chairs. Hand made construction original black painted plank seat Windsor chairs.All in fine & sturdy cond...

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Bar Harbor Wicker Arm Chairs in Original Surface
Pair of Bar Harbor Wicker Arm Chairs in Original Surface

Pair of Bar Harbor Wicker Arm Chairs in Original Surface

$1,356Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Bar Harbor Wicker Arm Chairs in Original Surface

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing pair of Bar Harbor Wicker arm chairs are in fantastic sturdy condition.The chairs have a grey painted wash and coated with outdoor all weather protector ( marine varnis...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wicker

1970’s Indian Tripod Female and Male Chairs
1970’s Indian Tripod Female and Male Chairs

1970’s Indian Tripod Female and Male Chairs

$6,500 / set

1970’s Indian Tripod Female and Male Chairs

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of Indian hand carved and painted wood male and female chairs. This were purchased in India in the 1970’s. In beautiful original condition...

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1970s Indian Vintage Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Austrian Hardwood Peasant Chair with Geometric Carving, ca. 1850
19th Century Austrian Hardwood Peasant Chair with Geometric Carving, ca. 1850

19th Century Austrian Hardwood Peasant Chair with Geometric Carving, ca. 1850

$343

19th Century Austrian Hardwood Peasant Chair with Geometric Carving, ca. 1850

Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga

Rustic Austrian peasant chair (Bauernstuhl) made of solid hardwood, dating to the mid-19th century, circa 1850. The chair features a solid seat and a distinctive backrest with a roun...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Chairs

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Oak

Set of Four 19th Century Primitive Swedish Folk Art Pine Chairs
Set of Four 19th Century Primitive Swedish Folk Art Pine Chairs

Set of Four 19th Century Primitive Swedish Folk Art Pine Chairs

$6,000 / set

Set of Four 19th Century Primitive Swedish Folk Art Pine Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rustic set of four 19th century primitive country Swedish hand-carved folk art farmhouse chairs crafted from pine. The set features a well-worn and weathered patina with a gracefully...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Chairs

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Pine

Pair of Studio Art Chairs in Carved Wood
Pair of Studio Art Chairs in Carved Wood

Pair of Studio Art Chairs in Carved Wood

$9,800 / set

Pair of Studio Art Chairs in Carved Wood

Located in North Miami, FL

This pair of hand crafted sculptural wood chairs feature 3 legs and extraordinary details to back rest and seat - SEE detail images and video provided. Architecturally wonderful! TH...

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1960s Bulgarian Vintage Folk Art Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Adirondack Lawn or Patio Chairs
Pair of Adirondack Lawn or Patio Chairs

Pair of Adirondack Lawn or Patio Chairs

$1,116Sale Price / item|20% Off

Pair of Adirondack Lawn or Patio Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of rustic teak Adirondack lawn or beach chairs in good condition.These chairs have a marine boat varnish protective coat finish.Great all weather protector.

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20th Century American Folk Art Chairs

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Wood

Folk Style Dining Chair In Wood, Czechoslovakia 1970s
Folk Style Dining Chair In Wood, Czechoslovakia 1970s

Folk Style Dining Chair In Wood, Czechoslovakia 1970s

$382Sale Price|20% Off

Folk Style Dining Chair In Wood, Czechoslovakia 1970s

Located in Zohor, SK

A beautiful vintage chair crafted from solid wood, produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s as part of the distinctive “return to folk” design movement. This era celebrated the fu...

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1970s Czech Vintage Folk Art Chairs

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Pine

Set of Four Old Hickory Arm Chairs
Set of Four Old Hickory Arm Chairs

Set of Four Old Hickory Arm Chairs

$3,916Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Four Old Hickory Arm Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four old hickory arm chairs with original rattan seating. Signed Shellbyville,Indiana on every chair.We have a protective coat of all weather protector (nautical varnish used...

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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Chairs

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Wood

Antique Swedish Kurbits Folk Art Carver Chairs, Distressed, Circa 1870
Antique Swedish Kurbits Folk Art Carver Chairs, Distressed, Circa 1870

Antique Swedish Kurbits Folk Art Carver Chairs, Distressed, Circa 1870

$2,697 / set

Antique Swedish Kurbits Folk Art Carver Chairs, Distressed, Circa 1870

Located in Lewes, England

Swedish Kurbits Folk Art pair of carver chairs in hand-painted faux wood grain with excellent level of detail and Kurbits hand-painted Folk Art motifs featuring feathers and swirls ...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Birch

19th c folk art chairs
19th c folk art chairs

19th c folk art chairs

$1,116

19th c folk art chairs

Located in Haaltert, BE

Pair of 19th century French folk art woman chairs, these chairs were made as a gift when someone was leaving the parents house, because of marriage or to live alone. This pair is ver...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Folk Art Chairs

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Wood

Folk Art chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, folk art, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, softwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Bobby Falwell, and Luteca Furniture. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $390 and tops out at $12,400 while the average work can sell for $2,400.

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