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Folk Art Seating

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
Pair of Vintage Faux Bois Benches
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage faux bois benches from France circa 1950-1979. Sold together and priced $19,600 for the pair. Dimensions on the two benches slightly vary: 1st bench: Height 37.5 in...
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Seating

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Vintage Faux Bois Benches
Pair of Vintage Faux Bois Benches

Pair of Vintage Faux Bois Benches

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Primitive Handcrafted Organic Highback Naga Chair in Solid Teak, Wabi Sabi Style
Located in Odense, DK
One of a kind charming authentic primitive stump chair made in a single solid hardwood. Hand carved by the Naga tribe in India, ca 1970s. A nice wabi...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Teak

Primitive Handcrafted Organic Highback Naga Chair in Solid Teak, Wabi Sabi Style
Primitive Handcrafted Organic Highback Naga Chair in Solid Teak, Wabi Sabi Style

Primitive Handcrafted Organic Highback Naga Chair in Solid Teak, Wabi Sabi Style

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Danish Cabinetmaker Spindle Chairs in Solid Stained Elmwood, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 4 charming folk art style spindle back chairs made in Denmark in the early 20th century by a cabinetmaker. The chairs are made from solid stained elmwood with an amazing grain...
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Early 20th Century Danish Folk Art Seating

Materials

Elm

Danish Cabinetmaker Spindle Chairs in Solid Stained Elmwood, Early 20th Century
Danish Cabinetmaker Spindle Chairs in Solid Stained Elmwood, Early 20th Century

Danish Cabinetmaker Spindle Chairs in Solid Stained Elmwood, Early 20th Century

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19Thc Tiger Maple Day Bed W/ Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19Thc tiger eye maple day bed or hired hands bed is in fine condition with a rope tied frame.The custom made cushion is made from homespun linen & down & feather fill mattress.
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Early 1800s American Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

19Thc Tiger Maple Day Bed W/ Cushion
19Thc Tiger Maple Day Bed W/ Cushion

19Thc Tiger Maple Day Bed W/ Cushion

19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Child’s Chair, circa 1820
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and beautifully primitive Scandinavian child’s chair, hand-carved from solid wood with incredible patina and wear from centuries of use. The chair’s naive yet sculptural form ...
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1820s Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Child’s Chair, circa 1820
19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Child’s Chair, circa 1820

19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Child’s Chair, circa 1820

Antique Yew Wood Windsor Chair. English, Early 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Superb piece of country furniture. Delightful colour Mainly yew wood. Elm seat and legs Crinoline stretcher Very honest piece. Totally original patina 2 old repairs shown in t...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Elm, Yew

Antique Yew Wood Windsor Chair. English, Early 19th Century
Antique Yew Wood Windsor Chair. English, Early 19th Century

Antique Yew Wood Windsor Chair. English, Early 19th Century

Göran Malmvall Classic Swedish pine chairs set of 7
By Carl Malmsten, Goran Malmvall, Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Forest, BE
Set of 7 (price for each) classic, minimal and elegant lightweight comfortable pinewood chairs from Sweden around 1950. These are massive pine that shows a nice warm colour. They wer...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

Göran Malmvall Classic Swedish pine chairs set of 7
Göran Malmvall Classic Swedish pine chairs set of 7

Göran Malmvall Classic Swedish pine chairs set of 7

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 Seating

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Pine

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

Antique Swedish Folk Art Bench, Rare Primitive Folk Art Furniture
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique folk art bench from Sweden made around 1820. The bench is made by hand in solid pine and has never been painted. Rare primitive folk art furniture. Unusually curved, rococo l...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Pine

Antique Swedish Folk Art Bench, Rare Primitive Folk Art Furniture
Antique Swedish Folk Art Bench, Rare Primitive Folk Art Furniture

Antique Swedish Folk Art Bench, Rare Primitive Folk Art Furniture

Pair of French Wooden Tripod Stools C1950
Located in Trensacq, FR
Pair of French tripod stools c1950 A good pair of wooden Basque-style wood tripod stools from midcentury France. These versatile handcrafted three-legged tabouret stools, can also b...
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Wooden Tripod Stools C1950
Pair of French Wooden Tripod Stools C1950

Pair of French Wooden Tripod Stools C1950

Antique Japanese large 2-step wood step stool, Fumidai wabi sabi organic mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique Wooden step stool, "Fumidai", made of Sugi Cedar - New finds from a Kominka (old traditional style house) in Ibaraki pref., Japan. Manufactured in Circa 1900s - 1930s (Taisho...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Antique Japanese large 2-step wood step stool, Fumidai wabi sabi organic mingei
Antique Japanese large 2-step wood step stool, Fumidai wabi sabi organic mingei

Antique Japanese large 2-step wood step stool, Fumidai wabi sabi organic mingei

Rustic Antique Swedish Folk Art Pine Bench or Sofa with Birch Faux Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rustic antique Swedish bench in folk art from northern Sweden. The bench is made around 1820 by hand with a frame in solid pine. Original seat ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

Rustic Antique Swedish Folk Art Pine Bench or Sofa with Birch Faux Paint
Rustic Antique Swedish Folk Art Pine Bench or Sofa with Birch Faux Paint

Rustic Antique Swedish Folk Art Pine Bench or Sofa with Birch Faux Paint

German Sheep Stool by Hans Peter Krafft for Meier 1970s
By Hans Peter Krafft
Located in Lisboa, PT
A rare and highly collectible life-sized German Sheep Stool, designed by Hans Peter Krafft and produced by Meier in the 1980s. This remarkable piece perfe...
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1970s German Vintage Folk Art Seating

Materials

Leather, Wool, Birch

German Sheep Stool by Hans Peter Krafft for Meier 1970s
German Sheep Stool by Hans Peter Krafft for Meier 1970s

German Sheep Stool by Hans Peter Krafft for Meier 1970s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Sculptural Wood Tripod Chair, Spain Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of interesting brutalist wood tripod chairs from Spain, with a trefoil motif adorning all the chair handles. The trefoil is a frequently occur...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Sculptural Wood Tripod Chair, Spain Vintage
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Sculptural Wood Tripod Chair, Spain Vintage

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Sculptural Wood Tripod Chair, Spain Vintage

Hand Carved Dog Bench by Stephen Huneck
Located in Chicago, IL
Stephen Huneck, a renowned American folk artist, left behind a legacy of creativity and craftsmanship that continues to inspire today. This hand-carved wood dog bench...
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1990s American Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Dog Bench by Stephen Huneck
Hand Carved Dog Bench by Stephen Huneck

Hand Carved Dog Bench by Stephen Huneck

19th Century Folk Art Swedish Stool
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful Swedish folk art stool from the early 19th century. This stool has the original worn patina of time and use which can be noticed on the seat and the stretcher where the f...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

19th Century Folk Art Swedish Stool
19th Century Folk Art Swedish Stool

19th Century Folk Art Swedish Stool

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Antique danish folk table from the 18th century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish antique folk table / bench in patinated pine wood. The table is approx. from the 19th century and serves both as a folk bench or folded out - as a small table. With iron hing...
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1950s Danish Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Pine

Antique danish folk table from the 18th century
Antique danish folk table from the 18th century

Antique danish folk table from the 18th century

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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Stool
Located in Bozeman, MT
Charming 19th century Swedish folk art stool in Its original condition with great patina, ca 1810 Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Stool
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Stool

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Stool

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Charming Antique Primitive Folk Art Chairs, from Northern Sweden Made in Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Charming antique primitive chairs in folk art made in northern Sweden. Made by hand in solid pine around the year 1800 which makes them around 220 years old. Original paint which has...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

Charming Antique Primitive Folk Art Chairs, from Northern Sweden Made in Pine
Charming Antique Primitive Folk Art Chairs, from Northern Sweden Made in Pine

Charming Antique Primitive Folk Art Chairs, from Northern Sweden Made in Pine

Classic Swedish pine chairs set of 4 in solid pinewood Early 1900
By Bodafors, Sven Markelius, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Forest, BE
Set of 4 classic, minimal and elegant lightweight comfortable pinewood chairs from Sweden around 1900. These are massive pine that shows a nice warm patina. We did not touch anything...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

Classic Swedish pine chairs set of 4 in solid pinewood Early 1900
Classic Swedish pine chairs set of 4 in solid pinewood Early 1900

Classic Swedish pine chairs set of 4 in solid pinewood Early 1900

Handwoven Tule Lounge Chair Made in Mexico from LUTECA
By Luteca Furniture
Located in New York, NY
From a craft object to relevant design, these special pieces that are made in Mexico, were created to add warmth and texture to your interior. Intended for indoor or covered outdoor use, they are a reminder of the incredible workmanship and know-how passed down through generations and generations, dating back as far as the Mayans. As well as fostering and adapting historical values and crafts, some of which are now almost extinct, the project is a cultural endeavor that combines the highest quality weaving skills of local master craftsmen with the preservation of endangered manufacturing technique that supports an entire village eco-system. In stock. Ships from Mexico...
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2010s Mexican Folk Art Seating

Materials

Seagrass

Handwoven Tule Lounge Chair Made in Mexico from LUTECA
Handwoven Tule Lounge Chair Made in Mexico from LUTECA

Handwoven Tule Lounge Chair Made in Mexico from LUTECA

Rare Pair of Tyrolean Walnut Armchairs 18th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Rare Pair of Tyrolean Walnut Armchairs 18th Century Crescent arm ending in rounded terminals surmounted by a traditional crest with pierced heart supported by six turned columns s...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Seating

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Walnut

Rare Pair of Tyrolean Walnut Armchairs 18th Century
Rare Pair of Tyrolean Walnut Armchairs 18th Century

Rare Pair of Tyrolean Walnut Armchairs 18th Century

Primitive Folk Art Chair 'Fäbostol' ca 1750, Dalarna, Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
Primitive Folk Art Chair 'Fäbostol' ca 1750, Dalarna, Sweden A primitive birch wood chair with a beautiful patina, smooth surface, and wear consistent with age and use. Heigth: 66....
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Birch

Primitive Folk Art Chair 'Fäbostol' ca 1750, Dalarna, Sweden
Primitive Folk Art Chair 'Fäbostol' ca 1750, Dalarna, Sweden

Primitive Folk Art Chair 'Fäbostol' ca 1750, Dalarna, Sweden

Yoruba Royal Beaded Chair Made in West Africa
By Yoruba Tribe
Located in London, GB
Yoruba Royal Beaded Chair, West Africa A traditional Yoruba royal beaded chair, handcrafted in West Africa. These chairs were historically made for Yoruba kings and high-ranking ind...
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Late 20th Century Sahrawi Folk Art Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beads

Yoruba Royal Beaded Chair Made in West Africa
Yoruba Royal Beaded Chair Made in West Africa

Yoruba Royal Beaded Chair Made in West Africa

Primitive Handcrafted Organic Highback Naga Chair in Solid Teak, Wabi Sabi Style
Located in Odense, DK
One of a kind charming authentic primitive stump chair made in a single solid hardwood. Hand carved by the Naga tribe in India, ca 1970s. A nice wabi...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Teak

Primitive Handcrafted Organic Highback Naga Chair in Solid Teak, Wabi Sabi Style
Primitive Handcrafted Organic Highback Naga Chair in Solid Teak, Wabi Sabi Style

Primitive Handcrafted Organic Highback Naga Chair in Solid Teak, Wabi Sabi Style

Folk Art Carved Eagle Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Very unusual pair of chairs, hand carved, possibly using a chainsaw as well as other blades, of a fierce looking eagle with unfurled wings, its talons on the feet of a man on all fou...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Seating

Materials

Walnut

Folk Art Carved Eagle Chairs
Folk Art Carved Eagle Chairs

Folk Art Carved Eagle Chairs

Woven Tule 'Icpalli' Bench made in Mexico from LUTECA
By Luteca Furniture
Located in New York, NY
From a craft object to relevant design, these special pieces, made in Mexico, were created to add warmth and texture to your interior. Intended for indo...
Category

2010s Mexican Folk Art Seating

Materials

Seagrass

Woven Tule 'Icpalli' Bench made in Mexico from LUTECA
Woven Tule 'Icpalli' Bench made in Mexico from LUTECA

Woven Tule 'Icpalli' Bench made in Mexico from LUTECA

Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut in Stock
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
During the 18th century, a profound design movement took place in Wales. It was led by peasant-carpenters who, simply in an effort to create a practical seating option, produced one of the most elegant spindle back chairs of that time. It is known as the 'Welsh Stick Chair...
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2010s American Folk Art Seating

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut in Stock
Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut in Stock

Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut in Stock

Vernacular Ladder Back Fireside Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Vernacular ladder back fireside chair in birch with later rush seat. Unusual decorative turned finial ears atop the back's stiles. Wonderfully slightly misshapened wooden back cross ...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Rush, Birch

Vernacular Ladder Back Fireside Chair
Vernacular Ladder Back Fireside Chair

Vernacular Ladder Back Fireside Chair

Mid 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Small Folk Art Sofa
Located in Boden, SE
A charming antique sofa from the mid-1800s. The sofa is from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden It's petite and compact, perfect for smaller spaces. The sofa has a foldable lid tha...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

Mid 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Small Folk Art Sofa
Mid 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Small Folk Art Sofa

Mid 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Small Folk Art Sofa

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Antique Japanese large 2-step wood step stool, Fumidai wabi sabi organic mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique Wooden step stool, "Fumidai", made of Sugi Cedar - New finds from a Kominka (old traditional style house) in Ibaraki pref., Japan. Manufactured in Circa 1900s - 1930s (Taisho...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Antique Japanese large 2-step wood step stool, Fumidai wabi sabi organic mingei
Antique Japanese large 2-step wood step stool, Fumidai wabi sabi organic mingei

Antique Japanese large 2-step wood step stool, Fumidai wabi sabi organic mingei

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1960s Handcrafted Stool - Rustic Folk Art with Handwoven Wool Seat, Norway
Located in Skien, NO
Classic Style Mid-Century Norwegian Bench/Stool - Handcrafted Scandinavian Charm - Small Size Furniture Add a touch of vintage Scandinavian elegance to your home with this one-of-a-...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine, Wool, Beech

1960s Handcrafted Stool - Rustic Folk Art with Handwoven Wool Seat, Norway
1960s Handcrafted Stool - Rustic Folk Art with Handwoven Wool Seat, Norway

1960s Handcrafted Stool - Rustic Folk Art with Handwoven Wool Seat, Norway

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19th Century hand painted folk art corner seat
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century hand painted folk art corner seat circa 1880. We are pleased to offer this rare traditional piece of hungarian furniture, hand painted in a blue/green and red colour sc...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century hand painted folk art corner seat
19th Century hand painted folk art corner seat

19th Century hand painted folk art corner seat

Sculptural 19th Century Horn Chair with Footstool
Located in Chicago, IL
A sculptural armchair and matching footstool from the late 19th century, artfully assembled from the curving forms of American cattle horns. At once delicate and dramatic, the chair ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Horn, Wool, Wood

Sculptural 19th Century Horn Chair with Footstool
Sculptural 19th Century Horn Chair with Footstool

Sculptural 19th Century Horn Chair with Footstool

Vintage Dimitri Omersa Lion Leather Footstool, circa 1950s
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Vis, NL
Vintage Dimitri Omersa lion footstool with light wear and patina on the leather consistent with wear and age.  
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1950s American Vintage Folk Art Seating

Materials

Leather

Vintage Dimitri Omersa Lion Leather Footstool, circa 1950s
Vintage Dimitri Omersa Lion Leather Footstool, circa 1950s

Vintage Dimitri Omersa Lion Leather Footstool, circa 1950s

Original Painted Bench with Storage, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This original hand painted Swedish pine bench displays a brick red/brown faux wood background and simple folk art motif along the front panel and back. The bench seat opens/is remove...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Linen, Pine, Paint

Original Painted Bench with Storage, Sweden circa 1820-40
Original Painted Bench with Storage, Sweden circa 1820-40

Original Painted Bench with Storage, Sweden circa 1820-40

Early 18th Century Swiss Pine Back Stool
Located in London, GB
A Swiss pine back stool with an open heart carving on the back panel. Swiss, early 18th century Dimensions: H 85 x W 40 x D 34.5 cm.
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Early 18th Century Swiss Antique Folk Art Seating

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Pine, Wood

Early 18th Century Swiss Pine Back Stool
Early 18th Century Swiss Pine Back Stool

Early 18th Century Swiss Pine Back Stool

Vintage Egyptian Camel Saddle Stool
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Egyptian, North Africa camel saddle shape stool. Traditionally used to ride camels in the desert of Africa and the Middle East, this camel saddle...
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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Seating

Materials

Brass

Vintage Egyptian Camel Saddle Stool
Vintage Egyptian Camel Saddle Stool

Vintage Egyptian Camel Saddle Stool

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 Seating

Materials

Pine

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

Antique Finnish Folk Art Rustic Pine Chair

Swedish Stump Chair late 1700 century
Located in Farsta, SE
Exceptional Swedish Stump Chair ca 1650–1700 Crafted from driftwood sourced in Dalarna, Northern Sweden, this remarkable chair is made from a sing...
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1690s Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

Swedish Stump Chair late 1700 century
Swedish Stump Chair late 1700 century

Swedish Stump Chair late 1700 century

Pair of Folk Side Chairs, Swiss Alp, Escabelle
Located in Sherborne, GB
A pair of delightful Swiss escabelle, folk art simple side chairs that are from a long tradition in Northern and Eastern Europe. This pair are not exactly the same, but have the same...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Folk Art Seating

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Oak

Pair of Folk Side Chairs, Swiss Alp, Escabelle
Pair of Folk Side Chairs, Swiss Alp, Escabelle

Pair of Folk Side Chairs, Swiss Alp, Escabelle

Handmade Vintage Small Folk Art Carved and Painted Vanity Bench Stool
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage, handmade floral folk art vanity bench/stool. This wonderful little seat features a full wood construction, with stunning hand carved floral design side panels. Each side i...
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20th Century Unknown Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Handmade Vintage Small Folk Art Carved and Painted Vanity Bench Stool
Handmade Vintage Small Folk Art Carved and Painted Vanity Bench Stool

Handmade Vintage Small Folk Art Carved and Painted Vanity Bench Stool

Original Hand Painted Pine Bench with Storage, Hungary circa 1920-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Original hand painted folk art pine bench displays traditional brown faux wood background and colorful floral motif. Back has 3 decorative spindles, slightly curved armrests and hing...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Seating

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Pine, Paint

Original Hand Painted Pine Bench with Storage, Hungary circa 1920-40
Original Hand Painted Pine Bench with Storage, Hungary circa 1920-40

Original Hand Painted Pine Bench with Storage, Hungary circa 1920-40

19th Century Swedish Folk Art “Allmoge” Chair in Pine, 1880’s
Located in Valby, 84
An authentic and beautifully aged Swedish “Allmoge” (Folk Art) chair, dating from circa 1880. Crafted in solid pine, this chair exemplifies the rustic simplicity and practical elegan...
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1880s Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Folk Art “Allmoge” Chair in Pine, 1880’s
19th Century Swedish Folk Art “Allmoge” Chair in Pine, 1880’s

19th Century Swedish Folk Art “Allmoge” Chair in Pine, 1880’s

Set of Four 19th C Original Painted Pennsylvania Plank Bottom Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These chairs were found in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and are in very good and sturdy condition. Beautiful set of four mauve colored hand painted plank bottom chairs...
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Tulipwood

Set of Four 19th C Original Painted Pennsylvania Plank Bottom Chairs
Set of Four 19th C Original Painted Pennsylvania Plank Bottom Chairs

Set of Four 19th C Original Painted Pennsylvania Plank Bottom Chairs

Original Hand Painted Pine 19th Century Bench With Storage, Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique hand painted pine bench embellished with traditional Eastern European folk art painting with blue background and red flowers. Bench seat opens to reveal two painted trees and...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine, Paint

Original Hand Painted Pine 19th Century Bench With Storage, Hungary
Original Hand Painted Pine 19th Century Bench With Storage, Hungary

Original Hand Painted Pine 19th Century Bench With Storage, Hungary

Primitive Weathered Bench with Splayed Legs
By Charles Dudouyt, Herman de Vries, Lou Hodges
Located in Round Top, TX
Primitive carved wood bench with six splayed legs. Hand-carved piece with naturally weathered surface. Pieces like this are Folk Art in nature and mix with leather furniture and on...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Primitive Weathered Bench with Splayed Legs
Primitive Weathered Bench with Splayed Legs

Primitive Weathered Bench with Splayed Legs

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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 Seating

Materials

Ash

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

English Ladder Back Armchair, Early 19th Century

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Vintage Swiss/German Carved and Painted Board Chair
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming vintage Swiss or southern German carved and painted board chair with turned legs. Skillfully painted and structurally strong this chair would be a sweet accent chair in a ...
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine, Paint

Vintage Swiss/German Carved and Painted Board Chair
Vintage Swiss/German Carved and Painted Board Chair

Vintage Swiss/German Carved and Painted Board Chair

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19th Century Original Painted Narrow Bench with Storage, Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique hand painted narrow bench with divided seats and storage; 6.5' long. Two bench seats open to reveal interior storage. Traditional Eastern European folk art painting with dark...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Original Painted Narrow Bench with Storage, Hungary
19th Century Original Painted Narrow Bench with Storage, Hungary

19th Century Original Painted Narrow Bench with Storage, Hungary

Pair of Vintage Faux Bois Benches
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage faux bois benches from France circa 1950-1979. Sold together and priced $19,600 for the pair. Dimensions on the two benches slightly vary: 1st bench: Height 37.5 in...
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Seating

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Vintage Faux Bois Benches
Pair of Vintage Faux Bois Benches

Pair of Vintage Faux Bois Benches

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 Seating

Materials

Pine

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

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

Painted Pine Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This massive pine double storage bench has a long straight back rail with an applied crest about five inches high. The back rails and stiles frame two short flat panels, a pattern re...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Seating

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Pine

Painted Pine Storage Bench or Settle
Painted Pine Storage Bench or Settle

Painted Pine Storage Bench or Settle

1970s Whimsical Textile Animals Green Colorful Serpentine Wingback Settee Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, wingback settee you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is statement pi...
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1970s European Vintage Folk Art Seating

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

1970s Whimsical Textile Animals Green Colorful Serpentine Wingback Settee Sofa
1970s Whimsical Textile Animals Green Colorful Serpentine Wingback Settee Sofa

1970s Whimsical Textile Animals Green Colorful Serpentine Wingback Settee Sofa

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 Seating

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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

Vintage Beaded African Ceremony or Nobility Chair
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Mid 20th century vibrant red and white hand beaded African ceremony chair. Originally crafted for Yoruba tribe kings and queens, these chairs boast a meticulous process involving th...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Seating

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Cotton, Wood, Beads

Vintage Beaded African Ceremony or Nobility Chair
Vintage Beaded African Ceremony or Nobility Chair

Vintage Beaded African Ceremony or Nobility Chair

Patinated Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs in Pinewood from 19th. Century
Located in Odense, DK
Charming patinated Swedish folk art chairs made in the 19th. century. All in pinewood and original paint. Great for a side chair or as a small table.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Pine

Patinated Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs in Pinewood from 19th. Century
Patinated Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs in Pinewood from 19th. Century

Patinated Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs in Pinewood from 19th. Century

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish hand painted pine bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century rustic Swedish painted pine bench circa 1860. Here we present a traditional Swedish bench, complete in it's original hand painted deep red and green colour scheme. ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Pine, Paint

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish hand painted pine bench
Mid 19th century rustic Swedish hand painted pine bench

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish hand painted pine bench

Antique Swedish Spindle Lounge Chair with Completely New Upholstery and Padding
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish spindle chair or lounge chair from the mid 1800s. The chair is comfortable and generous with a frame in blackened wood and a padded seat, back- and armrests. Unusual ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Wood

Antique Swedish Spindle Lounge Chair with Completely New Upholstery and Padding
Antique Swedish Spindle Lounge Chair with Completely New Upholstery and Padding

Antique Swedish Spindle Lounge Chair with Completely New Upholstery and Padding

Decorative Antique Sled, Wrought Iron with a Wood Seat, German 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This early 20th century sleigh from Germany is an excellent example of a child's toy or likely a display piece for your doll or teddy bear collection. The piece has a rustic looking ...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Decorative Antique Sled, Wrought Iron with a Wood Seat, German 1910s
Decorative Antique Sled, Wrought Iron with a Wood Seat, German 1910s

Decorative Antique Sled, Wrought Iron with a Wood Seat, German 1910s

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 Seating

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

Swedish Antique rustick genuine Primitive milking stool pine dated 1862
Located in Boden, SE
Primitive small Milking Stool, with its rustic charm and weathered appearance, this stool embodies the beauty of imperfection, adding a touch of vintage character and warmth to your ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Pine

Swedish Antique rustick genuine Primitive milking stool pine dated 1862
Swedish Antique rustick genuine Primitive milking stool pine dated 1862

Swedish Antique rustick genuine Primitive milking stool pine dated 1862

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Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
During the 18th century, a profound design movement took place in Wales. It was led by peasant-carpenters who, simply in an effort to create a practical seating option, produced one of the most elegant spindle back chairs of that time. It is known as the 'Welsh Stick Chair...
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2010s American Folk Art Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut
Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut

Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut

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Patinated Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs in Pinewood from 19th. Century
Located in Odense, DK
Charming patinated Swedish folk art chairs made in the 19th. century. All in pinewood and original paint. Great for a side chair or as a small table.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Pine

Patinated Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs in Pinewood from 19th. Century
Patinated Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs in Pinewood from 19th. Century

Patinated Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs in Pinewood from 19th. Century

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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 Seating

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Pine

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

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair

Danish Cabinetmaker Spindle Chairs in Solid Stained Elmwood, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 4 charming folk art style spindle back chairs made in Denmark in the early 20th century by a cabinetmaker. The chairs are made from solid stained elmwood with an amazing grain...
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Early 20th Century Danish Folk Art Seating

Materials

Elm

Danish Cabinetmaker Spindle Chairs in Solid Stained Elmwood, Early 20th Century
Danish Cabinetmaker Spindle Chairs in Solid Stained Elmwood, Early 20th Century

Danish Cabinetmaker Spindle Chairs in Solid Stained Elmwood, Early 20th Century

Beautiful Folk Art Wood Carved Chair Foot Rest Stool, Vintage German 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An interesting brutalist stool with hand carved legs, seat and great patina. Great piece of functional sculpture. It is in great vintage condition and is structurally sound. Nice add...
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1920s German Vintage Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Folk Art Wood Carved Chair Foot Rest Stool, Vintage German 1920s
Beautiful Folk Art Wood Carved Chair Foot Rest Stool, Vintage German 1920s

Beautiful Folk Art Wood Carved Chair Foot Rest Stool, Vintage German 1920s

Near Pair of Antique Welsh Country Ladder back Chairs. C.1800
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous near pair of elm ladder back chairs One is slightly taller than the other Lovely original patina and colour Great in a Folk Art interior Sturdy construction The measure...
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Early 1800s Welsh Antique Folk Art Seating

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Elm

Near Pair of Antique Welsh Country Ladder back Chairs. C.1800
Near Pair of Antique Welsh Country Ladder back Chairs. C.1800

Near Pair of Antique Welsh Country Ladder back Chairs. C.1800

Indoor-Outdoor Modern River Rock Masonry Tuffet Stool by Lland
By Rachel Shillander
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Masonry Tuffet stool is made from a common injection molded plastic child's stool, reimagined by cladding it in stone masonry. This piece represents the artist's personal appreciation for the physical characteristics, permanence, and labor-intensive construction of masonry. The Masonry Tuffet Stool is made to order. Due to the means and methods of laying masonry and the natural variations in stone, no two items are exactly the same, but final piece will use the same white river rock. The dimensions of each piece vary within reason, therefore weight and size are approximate. Please specify felt or rubber feet. Fabricated in 2019 by Rachel Shillander...
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2010s American Folk Art Seating

Materials

Stone

Indoor-Outdoor Modern River Rock Masonry Tuffet Stool by Lland
Indoor-Outdoor Modern River Rock Masonry Tuffet Stool by Lland

Indoor-Outdoor Modern River Rock Masonry Tuffet Stool by Lland

Mid 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Small Folk Art Sofa
Located in Boden, SE
A charming antique sofa from the mid-1800s. The sofa is from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden It's petite and compact, perfect for smaller spaces. The sofa has a foldable lid tha...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Pine

Mid 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Small Folk Art Sofa
Mid 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Small Folk Art Sofa

Mid 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Small Folk Art Sofa

mid 19th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Stool, Austria Around 1860s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This mid 19th century wabi sabi 3 leg milking stool from Austria is an excellent example of this style. The piece has a square, rustic-looking seat made of wood and is supported by t...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Seating

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Wood

mid 19th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Stool, Austria Around 1860s
mid 19th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Stool, Austria Around 1860s

mid 19th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Stool, Austria Around 1860s

Beautiful Designer 3 Leg Stool, Pine, Austria, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pine stool designed and produced in Austria, 1970s. The diameter on top is approx. 10 3/4". The stool has a strong sense of history, having been bought from an estate sale in Vienn...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Wood

Beautiful Designer 3 Leg Stool, Pine, Austria, 1970s
Beautiful Designer 3 Leg Stool, Pine, Austria, 1970s

Beautiful Designer 3 Leg Stool, Pine, Austria, 1970s

Spanish Rustic Wood Tripod Stool or Side Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Folk Art Carved Wood Farmer Stool, Spain, 1930s-1940s. From Catalonia, Spain this tripod stool show Primitive carvings on the legs and a nice top with fo...
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20th Century Spanish Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Spanish Rustic Wood Tripod Stool or Side Table
Spanish Rustic Wood Tripod Stool or Side Table

Spanish Rustic Wood Tripod Stool or Side Table

Folk Art seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, folk art, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, softwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Alix Coco, Berber Tribes of Morocco, Bobby Falwell, and Thomas Chippendale. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $251 and tops out at $89,500 while the average work can sell for $2,400.

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