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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.

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Style: Folk Art
Norwegian Modern Sculptural Pine Armchair by Krogenæs, Original Textile, 1960s
Norwegian Modern Sculptural Pine Armchair by Krogenæs, Original Textile, 1960s

Norwegian Modern Sculptural Pine Armchair by Krogenæs, Original Textile, 1960s

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful and sculptural Norwegian armchair in solid pine, produced by Krogenæs, Norway, during the 1950s–1960s. The chair features a distinctive horseshoe-shaped backrest and arm...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Seating

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Pine

Pair of Antique Folk Art Benches, Solid Pine, Rococo Style Legs, Circa 1860
Pair of Antique Folk Art Benches, Solid Pine, Rococo Style Legs, Circa 1860

Pair of Antique Folk Art Benches, Solid Pine, Rococo Style Legs, Circa 1860

Located in Kramfors, SE

Pair of folk art benches from northern Sweden made around 1860. The benches are a unique pair and mostly likely made on the same farm where they were used for almost 200 years. The f...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Pine

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 Seating

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Wood

Early 20thc Child's Wing-back Chair and Ottoman With 19thc Linen Upholstery
Early 20thc Child's Wing-back Chair and Ottoman With 19thc Linen Upholstery

Early 20thc Child's Wing-back Chair and Ottoman With 19thc Linen Upholstery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20thc Child's Wing-back Chair and Ottoman With 19thc Linen Upholstery. The Entire chair is upholstered with a wonderful aged white linen with a beautiful blue light stripe goin...

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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

Antique distressed wabi sabi rustic patinated farmhouse workers stool 1900s
Antique distressed wabi sabi rustic patinated farmhouse workers stool 1900s

Antique distressed wabi sabi rustic patinated farmhouse workers stool 1900s

Located in Zaandam, NL

A true wabi sabi piece: a French workers' stool whose beauty comes from age, wear and repair, all left exactly as found. This three-legged stool came from France and dates to the ear...

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Early 1900s French Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Poplar

19Thc Child's Walnut Rocker
19Thc Child's Walnut Rocker

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 Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

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

Antique Swedish Folk Art Bench, Rustic Patina and Functional Storage Space
Antique Swedish Folk Art Bench, Rustic Patina and Functional Storage Space

Antique Swedish Folk Art Bench, Rustic Patina and Functional Storage Space

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique folk art bench from northern Sweden made around 1840. The bench is a charming and authentic Swedish antique, with rustic patina and character. Original untouched condition wi...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Pine

African tribal stool amileke, Cameroon Africa, 1950's
African tribal stool amileke, Cameroon Africa, 1950's

African tribal stool amileke, Cameroon Africa, 1950's

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice African tribal stool amileke tribe Cameroon Africa, Human and animal figurines Hand carved 1950s

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1950s Cameroonian Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Wood

Vintage Spanish Tripod Chair, Solid Wood, Brutalist Design, 1970s
Vintage Spanish Tripod Chair, Solid Wood, Brutalist Design, 1970s

Vintage Spanish Tripod Chair, Solid Wood, Brutalist Design, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A striking antique or vintage Spanish three-legged chair, often referred to as a Spanish birthing chair, showcasing a wonderful example of rustic folk art and brutalist craftsmanship...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Wood

Swedish Folk-Art Painted Pine Wood "Almoge" Chair, 1850
Swedish Folk-Art Painted Pine Wood "Almoge" Chair, 1850

Swedish Folk-Art Painted Pine Wood "Almoge" Chair, 1850

Located in Odense, DK

A charming Swedish folk-art armchair dated from 1850. Handcrafted in pinewood, it features a beautifully weathered painted finish and a distinctive carved floral motif adorning the b...

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1850s Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Pine

Set of Six Karpen Furniture Collection of Wood Chairs
Set of Six Karpen Furniture Collection of Wood Chairs

Set of Six Karpen Furniture Collection of Wood Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set of six balloon back chairs and amazing original rush seats.These chairs are in amazing strong and sturdy condition.The seats are original to the chairs. They are labeled Kar...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Seating

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Rattan, Wood

Charming Antique Swedish Folk Art Bench from the Early 1800s, Original Paint
Charming Antique Swedish Folk Art Bench from the Early 1800s, Original Paint

Charming Antique Swedish Folk Art Bench from the Early 1800s, Original Paint

Located in Kramfors, SE

Charming antique Swedish bench in folk art from the early 1800s. Unique handmade in solid pine with the original paint that has some minor distress, marks and traces of use. Storage ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Pine

Handwoven Tule (Seagress) Stool / Ottoman, IN STOCK
Handwoven Tule (Seagress) Stool / Ottoman, IN STOCK

Handwoven Tule (Seagress) Stool / Ottoman, IN STOCK

By Luteca Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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 indoor use, they are a reminder of...

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2010s Mexican Folk Art Seating

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Seagrass

Painted and Dated Folk Art Corner Bench
Painted and Dated Folk Art Corner Bench

Painted and Dated Folk Art Corner Bench

Located in Greenwich, CT

A hand-painted late 19th century Hungarian corner bench. The bench is crafted in a corner‑settle form, built from solid wood and finished in a deep, traditional blue‑green ground. I...

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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Seating

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Wood

Vintage Low Primitive Milking Stool with Handle, 1950s
Vintage Low Primitive Milking Stool with Handle, 1950s

Vintage Low Primitive Milking Stool with Handle, 1950s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage low milking stool features traditional design with thick, flat, slab maple wood seat, raised on three turned legs, with a small rounded handle o...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Seating

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Maple

Sculptural Swedish Folk Art Pine Stool, Mid-20th Century, 1950s
Sculptural Swedish Folk Art Pine Stool, Mid-20th Century, 1950s

Sculptural Swedish Folk Art Pine Stool, Mid-20th Century, 1950s

Located in Odense, DK

Charming Swedish folk art stool crafted from solid pine, featuring a sculptural saddle-shaped seat raised on three cylindrical legs. The organically carved seat highlights the natu...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

Oak 19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Mountain Chair
Oak 19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Mountain Chair

Oak 19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi 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. Crafted from oak, thi...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Seating

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Oak

20Thc Original Painted Child's Stool
20Thc Original Painted Child's Stool

20Thc Original Painted Child's Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing folk art mini stool is in fine condition and is signed & dated 1985 & signed Jessie N.Boyer a Pennsylvania artist.This Pa Dutch decoration is found on a lot of Lancaster...

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1980s American Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Wood

Danish Sculptural Handcrafted Armchair of Solid Oak with New Sheepskin 1940s
Danish Sculptural Handcrafted Armchair of Solid Oak with New Sheepskin 1940s

Danish Sculptural Handcrafted Armchair of Solid Oak with New Sheepskin 1940s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish handcrafted armchair of solid dark oak, made in the 1940´s by a Danish cabinetmaker. The chair has a sculptural hand-carved front and the seat is upholstered with new off-whit...

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1940s Danish Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Sheepskin, Oak

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

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 Seating

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Cherry

Early 20thc Hand Carved Black Forest Bear Settee With Ornate Back Rest
Early 20thc Hand Carved Black Forest Bear Settee With Ornate Back Rest

Early 20thc Hand Carved Black Forest Bear Settee With Ornate Back Rest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved Early 20thc Black Forest Ornate Settee with two standing bears on each side holding up the settee. The hand carved backrest is a ornate filigree showing leaves and a cen...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Seating

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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

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 Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint, Pine

Vintage American Birdcage Windsor Bench, 1990's after Nichols & Stone
Vintage American Birdcage Windsor Bench, 1990's after Nichols & Stone

Vintage American Birdcage Windsor Bench, 1990's after Nichols & Stone

By Nichols & Stone

Located in Southampton, NJ

1990's American Folk style Windsor bench or settee with mortis & tenon joinery in the Birdcage style. Faux bamboo turnings combine traditional Windsor construction with Asian des...

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1990s American Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

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

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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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Rare Norwegian Kubbestol, Primitive Telemark Rosemaling, Norway
Rare Norwegian Kubbestol, Primitive Telemark Rosemaling, Norway

Rare Norwegian Kubbestol, Primitive Telemark Rosemaling, Norway

Located in Skien, NO

Antique / Vintage Norwegian Kubbestol with Telemark Rosemaling, c. 1920-40s. A sculptural piece of Norwegian heritage, this vintage Kubbestol (stump chair) is hand-carved from a sin...

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20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Seating

Materials

Birch, Beech, Pine, Bentwood

Vintage Egyptian Camel Saddle Stool, Hand-Crafted Wood & Brass, 1960s
Vintage Egyptian Camel Saddle Stool, Hand-Crafted Wood & Brass, 1960s

Vintage Egyptian Camel Saddle Stool, Hand-Crafted Wood & Brass, 1960s

Located in Moreno Valley, 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 Wabi Sabi Style Dining Chair in Patinated Elm Wood, Mid-Century, Italy
Vintage Wabi Sabi Style Dining Chair in Patinated Elm Wood, Mid-Century, Italy

Vintage Wabi Sabi Style Dining Chair in Patinated Elm Wood, Mid-Century, Italy

Located in Odense, DK

A striking solo Alpine-style dining chair, crafted in mid-century Northern Italy or Switzerland, characterized by its distinctive carved splat back and robust construction. This vers...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Seating

Materials

Elm

Folk Art Carved Eagle Chairs
Folk Art Carved Eagle Chairs

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

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Walnut

20thc Iron & Wood Garden Bench
20thc Iron & Wood Garden Bench

20thc Iron & Wood Garden Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20thc Garden Bench. Painted cast iron frame with wooden slats going across. The back rest has painted cast within the back frame. A wonderful old park look. Great patina and can wit...

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20th Century American Folk Art Seating

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Iron

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

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

Materials

Pine

19th Century Hungarian Original Hand Painted Peg-Leg Oak Bench
19th Century Hungarian Original Hand Painted Peg-Leg Oak Bench

19th Century Hungarian Original Hand Painted Peg-Leg Oak Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

19th-century Hungarian oak peg-leg bench featuring carved arms and back support, with splayed peg legs typical of European country furniture. The original painted finish is highly di...

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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Oak, Paint

Antique ASHANTI Queen Mother Carved Wooden Stool Ghana Africa
Antique ASHANTI Queen Mother Carved Wooden Stool Ghana Africa

Antique ASHANTI Queen Mother Carved Wooden Stool Ghana Africa

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique GHANA, ASHANTI "Queen Mother" type hardwood hand carved stool. Hand-carved stool made by the Ashanti People of Ghana, West Africa. It's carved from one piece of wood and has ...

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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Seating

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Wood

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

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 Seating

Materials

Metal

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

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 Seating

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Pine

Painted Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Wooden Bench
Painted Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Wooden Bench

Painted Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Wooden Bench

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Atmospheric Hungarian bench from the 1920s with a characterful rustic appearance. The bench is painted in a fresh green colour, which has beautifully worn over the years and formed a...

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Seating

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Pine, Paint

Antique Folk Art Poker Work Arts & Crafts Monks Bench Table Chair New York 1900
Antique Folk Art Poker Work Arts & Crafts Monks Bench Table Chair New York 1900

Antique Folk Art Poker Work Arts & Crafts Monks Bench Table Chair New York 1900

Located in Portland, OR

Antique American Folk Art pyrogrpahy/poker work metamorphic Monk's bench table chair, by The Flemish Art Company of New York, Circa 1900. The round table lifts and converts to a cha...

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Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Seating

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Beech

Patchwork crocodile ottoman made from leather, Germany 1970s
Patchwork crocodile ottoman made from leather, Germany 1970s

Patchwork crocodile ottoman made from leather, Germany 1970s

By Renate Müller

Located in ECHT, NL

Handcrafted ottoman or pouf. Made from patchwork leather. Filled with styrofoam pellets. Made in Germany (or Switzerland )in the 1970s. The ottoman is made in the shape of a croco...

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1970s German Vintage Folk Art Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Long Solid Pine Bench from Scandinavia, Mid-20th Century
Long Solid Pine Bench from Scandinavia, Mid-20th Century

Long Solid Pine Bench from Scandinavia, Mid-20th Century

Located in Karis, Nyland

This long solid pine bench reflects the honest and utilitarian character of mid-20th century Scandinavian design. Crafted from a single, generously proportioned plank, the seat highl...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Seating

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Pine

Rare Long Swedish Folk Art Pine Bench
Rare Long Swedish Folk Art Pine Bench

Rare Long Swedish Folk Art Pine Bench

Located in Kramfors, SE

Northern Swedish rare folk art bench made during the mid 1800s. The bench is hand-crafted in Sweden from pine and has been made carefully with attention to detail. The seat is made f...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Pine

18th Century Swedish Rustic Folk Art Bench
18th Century Swedish Rustic Folk Art Bench

18th Century Swedish Rustic Folk Art Bench

Located in Kramfors, SE

Northern Swedish Folk Art bench from the late 1700s. The bench is Primitive and rustic and has a lot of character, especially given the original distressed paint and authentic patina...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

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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

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 Seating

Materials

Wood, Burl

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

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 Seating

Materials

Wicker

Vintage art populaire mexican dining chairs set of 2, 1970s
Vintage art populaire mexican dining chairs set of 2, 1970s

Vintage art populaire mexican dining chairs set of 2, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Remarkable art populaire or 'equipale' dining chairs from mexico. Exotic weaved wooden frames upholstered with ostrich leather. The backrests and armrests are also upholstered creat...

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1970s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Leather, Wood

1970's Painted Wooden Folk Art Santa Fe Revival Style Chair
1970's Painted Wooden Folk Art Santa Fe Revival Style Chair

1970's Painted Wooden Folk Art Santa Fe Revival Style Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming mid-century Santa Fe revival chair, likely dating between the 1950s-1970s, featuring traditional wood joinery and beautiful hand-painted Navajo and Colonial Mexican design...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Seating

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Wood, Maple, Paint

Swedish pair of tree chairs from the early 1900 Folk Art Peasant Seating
Swedish pair of tree chairs from the early 1900 Folk Art Peasant Seating

Swedish pair of tree chairs from the early 1900 Folk Art Peasant Seating

Confortable pair of Swedish hand carved pine trunk seats from the early 1900. Lots of history, patina and traces of time. Very good condition. Could be used to sit on a desk or a ta...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Seating

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Pine

Rustic Well-Loved Folk Art Bench, Handcrafted Pine, Northern Sweden, Late 1700s
Rustic Well-Loved Folk Art Bench, Handcrafted Pine, Northern Sweden, Late 1700s

Rustic Well-Loved Folk Art Bench, Handcrafted Pine, Northern Sweden, Late 1700s

Located in Kramfors, SE

Rustic well-loved folk art bench from the late 1700s. This antique bench is from northern Sweden and made by hand in pine. Rustic condition with plenty of patina that shows the age a...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Pine

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

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 Seating

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Wood

Rustic Painted Primitive Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Folk Art Mountain Chair
Rustic Painted Primitive Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Folk Art Mountain Chair

Rustic Painted Primitive Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Folk Art Mountain Chair

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Traditional antique Alpine chair from Southern Germany. This distinctive, primitive chair is entirely handmade and constructed using mortise-and-tenon joints. Crafted from pine, it w...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Seating

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Oak, Paint

Antique Swedish Rustic Bench, Freestanding and Hand-Made in Solid Swedish Pine
Antique Swedish Rustic Bench, Freestanding and Hand-Made in Solid Swedish Pine

Antique Swedish Rustic Bench, Freestanding and Hand-Made in Solid Swedish Pine

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique Swedish rustic bench from the early 1800s. Freestanding bench for three to four people. The bench most likely originates from a church in northern Sweden around 1810 to 1820....

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Pine

19thc Original Red Painted Foot Stool
19thc Original Red Painted Foot Stool

19thc Original Red Painted Foot Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc Original red painted footstool. The original paint has finely aged and is a crocodile like paint which only happened over long periods of time. The dark brown leather provides ...

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Seating

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Leather, Wood

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

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 Seating

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Pine

Pair Of Robin Egg Blue ladder back Chairs From Tenneesse
Pair Of Robin Egg Blue ladder back Chairs From Tenneesse

Pair Of Robin Egg Blue ladder back Chairs From Tenneesse

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair Of Robin Egg Blue ladder back chairs with cane seating from Tennessee. Wonderful southern painted chairs.

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1860s American Antique Folk Art Seating

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Wood

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

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 Seating

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Wood

Early 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Chair
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Chair

Early 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Chair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art chair in the form of a Kubbestol (log chair). A wonderful piece of rural Scandinavian heritage. Seat r...

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Early 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Seating

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Pine

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

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

Danish Heart-Shaped Folk Chair from the 1920s in Solid Oak Wood
Danish Heart-Shaped Folk Chair from the 1920s in Solid Oak Wood

Danish Heart-Shaped Folk Chair from the 1920s in Solid Oak Wood

Located in Copenhagen, DK

This Danish Folk Chair is made of solid oak with rounded, chunky club legs. Ca. 1920s with a characteristic back shaped like a heart including a heart shaped hole in the back. The ...

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1920s Danish Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Oak

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

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 Seating

Materials

Rattan, Wood

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.