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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 Folk Art Chairs with Tractor Seats, France, 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Almost-pair of French "homemade" iron chairs with very comfortable! tractor seats. Original paint.
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Seating

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Iron

Pair of Folk Art Chairs with Tractor Seats, France, 1950s
Pair of Folk Art Chairs with Tractor Seats, France, 1950s

Pair of Folk Art Chairs with Tractor Seats, France, 1950s

Art Populaire Chest Bench, France, 17th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Carved chest bench from 17th century France. Made of rich, dark wood, this majestic piece embodies the epitome of refinement and grace. Intricate carved details showcase the craftsma...
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17th Century French Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Art Populaire Chest Bench, France, 17th Century
Art Populaire Chest Bench, France, 17th Century

Art Populaire Chest Bench, France, 17th Century

Organic Tripod Bench in Solid Wood, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Organic tripod folk art bench that beautifully captures the essence of the wabi-sabi philosophy, a Japanese tradition that appreciates the beauty of natural imperfection and the grac...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Organic Tripod Bench in Solid Wood, France, 19th Century
Organic Tripod Bench in Solid Wood, France, 19th Century

Organic Tripod Bench in Solid Wood, France, 19th Century

Set of 2 Bamboo Handcrafted French Riviera Stools, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern pair of bamboo and rattan handcrafted stools , circa 1960. Traditionally manufactured in France. By unknown designer. In original condition with minor wear cons...
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1960s French Vintage Folk Art Seating

Materials

Bamboo

Set of 2 Bamboo Handcrafted French Riviera Stools, circa 1960
Set of 2 Bamboo Handcrafted French Riviera Stools, circa 1960

Set of 2 Bamboo Handcrafted French Riviera Stools, circa 1960

Original Red Painted Kubbestol Log Chair, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique carved and painted kubbestol, a traditional Scandinavian chair crafted from a single log. The lovely original red paint is accented by a carved and black painted band. Much o...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

Original Red Painted Kubbestol Log Chair, Sweden circa 1860-80
Original Red Painted Kubbestol Log Chair, Sweden circa 1860-80

Original Red Painted Kubbestol Log Chair, Sweden circa 1860-80

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

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Beads

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

Vintage Beaded African Ceremony or Nobility Chair

Pair of Original Green Painted Kubbestol Chairs, Sweden circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
A "kubbestol" is a traditional Scandinavian chair made from a single log. As they are collector items, to find a pair with original paint is a special find. Notice the deep green and...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Original Green Painted Kubbestol Chairs, Sweden circa 1880
Pair of Original Green Painted Kubbestol Chairs, Sweden circa 1880

Pair of Original Green Painted Kubbestol Chairs, Sweden circa 1880

early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, Italian Folkart Around 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This early 20th century wabi sabi 3 leg workshop stool from Italy is an excellent example of this style. The piece has a octagonal, rustic-looking seat made of wood and is supported ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, Italian Folkart Around 1930s
early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, Italian Folkart Around 1930s

early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, Italian Folkart Around 1930s

Antique 19th Century Swedish Rosemaled Bench
Located in Peabody, MA
An antique pine bench hand painted in the Scandinavian rosemale tradition, circa 1800s. Most likely Swedish.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Paint, Pine

Antique 19th Century Swedish Rosemaled Bench
Antique 19th Century Swedish Rosemaled Bench

Antique 19th Century Swedish Rosemaled Bench

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 Seating

Materials

Wood

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

Set of 4 Small Swedish Folk Art Chairs, Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of four Swedish 18th Century Folk Art chairs Set of 4 smaller chairs with its old vintage patina in pine. "Allmoge", the Swedish word for Folk Art, is exactly what these four ea...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Pine

Set of 4 Small Swedish Folk Art Chairs, Early 19th Century
Set of 4 Small Swedish Folk Art Chairs, Early 19th Century

Set of 4 Small Swedish Folk Art Chairs, Early 19th Century

Swedish Folk Art Chair Handmade in Oakwood, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming and unusual Swedish Folk Art chair made by a skilled craftsman in the early 20th century. The chair is constructed from solid oak and oak laminate decorative arm rests. The ...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Oak

Swedish Folk Art Chair Handmade in Oakwood, 1900s
Swedish Folk Art Chair Handmade in Oakwood, 1900s

Swedish Folk Art Chair Handmade in Oakwood, 1900s

A Petit Point Embroidered Tapestry Upholstered Stool A Lovely piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Petit Point Embroidered Tapestry Upholstered Stool A Lovely piece, the stool has a geometric designed embroidered wool seat set on a dark blue background, it is set on walnut cabr...
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1960s Vintage Folk Art Seating

Materials

Beech

A Petit Point Embroidered Tapestry Upholstered Stool A Lovely piece
A Petit Point Embroidered Tapestry Upholstered Stool A Lovely piece

A Petit Point Embroidered Tapestry Upholstered Stool A Lovely piece

early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, German Folkart Around 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This early 20th century wabi sabi 3 leg workshop stool from Germany is an excellent example of this style. The piece has a square, rustic-looking seat made of wood and is supported b...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, German Folkart Around 1910s
early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, German Folkart Around 1910s

early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, German Folkart Around 1910s

1940's Artisan Turned Oak Tripod Stool
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Artisan Hand Made Turned Oak Tripod Stool. Made in Belgium, 1940's period. Solid oak wood turned stool on three legs. Very well made with nice proportions. In very good, all ...
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1940s Belgian Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Oak

1940's Artisan Turned Oak Tripod Stool
1940's Artisan Turned Oak Tripod Stool

1940's Artisan Turned Oak Tripod Stool

Mid 20th Century Vintage Folk Art Found Objects Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace the spirit of American folk art with this unique Vintage Chair crafted from found objects. Each piece tells a story, blending whimsy and heritage in a one-of-a-kind creation....
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Seating

Materials

Metal

Mid 20th Century Vintage Folk Art Found Objects Chair
Mid 20th Century Vintage Folk Art Found Objects Chair

Mid 20th Century Vintage Folk Art Found Objects Chair

Unusual Turn of the Century Folk Art Spool Footstool
Located in Buffalo, NY
Turn or the Century hand made Folk Art spool foot stool with original mohair upholstery.
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Mohair, Wood

Unusual Turn of the Century Folk Art Spool Footstool
Unusual Turn of the Century Folk Art Spool Footstool

Unusual Turn of the Century Folk Art Spool Footstool

Panchetto Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Poltronova
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Il “Locus Solus” è stato concepito negli anni 60 e rappresenta un’icona del design moderno italiano. Caratterizzata da linee pulite e geometriche, la poltrona è stata realizzata con ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Folk Art Seating

Materials

Metal

Panchetto Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Poltronova
Panchetto Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Poltronova

Panchetto Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Poltronova

Scandinavian Country Style Design Red Side Chairs, Sweden 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian Country Style Design Red Lacquer and Rope Side Chair set of 2. Made in Sweden, 1960's period. High gloss red lacquered frame with woven rope seat. Turned and car...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Rope, Beech

Scandinavian Country Style Design Red Side Chairs, Sweden 1960's
Scandinavian Country Style Design Red Side Chairs, Sweden 1960's

Scandinavian Country Style Design Red Side Chairs, Sweden 1960's

Antique ASHANTI Queen Mother Carved Wooden Stool Ghana Africa
Located in North Hollywood, 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

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

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

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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

Green Painted Folk Art Swedish Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Green-painted Swedish chair, or stool with back, dating to 19th century. Constructed in pine circa 1860-1879. Green painted finish on upper part of chair is largely early, or origina...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

Green Painted Folk Art Swedish Chair
Green Painted Folk Art Swedish Chair

Green Painted Folk Art Swedish Chair

Primitive Swedish Pine Log Chair or Kubbestol
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive Swedish pine log chair, or kubbestol, from Dalarna circa 1770-1789. Flip-seat for storage inside chair. Steamed bentwood banding. Fine, dry pale patina. The flip-seat has b...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Brass

Primitive Swedish Pine Log Chair or Kubbestol
Primitive Swedish Pine Log Chair or Kubbestol

Primitive Swedish Pine Log Chair or Kubbestol

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 Seating

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Wood

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

Fine late 19th Century French Wooden Bench
Located in Mjöhult, SE
fine late 19th century French wooden bench with an great original surface and shape. Ca 1890 France.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Fine late 19th Century French Wooden Bench
Fine late 19th Century French Wooden Bench

Fine late 19th Century French Wooden Bench

Antique Wooden Folding Chair, Black Forest Style carved Wood, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This early 20th century folding chair from Germany is an excellent example of the black forest style. The piece has a rustic-looking seat made of wood and a wood carved backrest. The...
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1910s German Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Metal

Antique Wooden Folding Chair, Black Forest Style carved Wood, 1910s
Antique Wooden Folding Chair, Black Forest Style carved Wood, 1910s

Antique Wooden Folding Chair, Black Forest Style carved Wood, 1910s

Early 20th Century Carved Lion Bench Oak and Pine Sweden
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Stunning bench from the beginning of the 20th century in carved wood whose sides represent a lion. Made in Sweden, handmade in solid oak and pine with an incredible patina. Very nice...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Seating

Materials

Oak, Pine

Early 20th Century Carved Lion Bench Oak and Pine Sweden
Early 20th Century Carved Lion Bench Oak and Pine Sweden

Early 20th Century Carved Lion Bench Oak and Pine Sweden

Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Unusual primitive and sculptural early 19th century Swedish / Scandinavian folk art chair. Ca 1800 Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair
Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair

Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair

Original Hand Painted Swedish Bench, Dated 1817
Located in Round Top, TX
Original hand painted pine bench displays a brick red/brown background and simple folk art motif along the front panel. Hinged bench seat opens to reveal interior storage. Bottom sec...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine, Paint

Original Hand Painted Swedish Bench, Dated 1817
Original Hand Painted Swedish Bench, Dated 1817

Original Hand Painted Swedish Bench, Dated 1817

Original Painted Small Bench, Hungary Dated 1841
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful bench is a fun find due to its unique smaller scale at just over 3' long, perfect for a small space. Original hand painted details include red flowers, date of 1841 a...
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

Original Painted Small Bench, Hungary Dated 1841
Original Painted Small Bench, Hungary Dated 1841

Original Painted Small Bench, Hungary Dated 1841

OPERA: Pair of Contemporary Mexican Midwife Birthing Chairs in Mohair Velvet
By Higareda, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in colima, MX
Reminiscent of the "Sillas Parteras" or Midwife Birthing Chairs made by Don S. Shoemaker in the 1960s, Ópera reveres the profound and dramatic journey of labor and birth — a prayer o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Seating

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Oak

OPERA: Pair of Contemporary Mexican Midwife Birthing Chairs in Mohair Velvet
OPERA: Pair of Contemporary Mexican Midwife Birthing Chairs in Mohair Velvet

OPERA: Pair of Contemporary Mexican Midwife Birthing Chairs in Mohair Velvet

Italian 1940s folk art wood and plywood armchair
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1940s folk art wood armchair
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1940s Italian Vintage Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Italian 1940s folk art wood and plywood armchair
Italian 1940s folk art wood and plywood armchair

Italian 1940s folk art wood and plywood armchair

Swedish pair of tree chairs from the early 1900 Folk Art Peasant Seating
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Forest, BE
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

Materials

Pine

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

Unusually Long Swedish 19th Century Provincial Bench
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Unusually long Swedish 19th century provincial wooden bench in great original patination and with storage compartment to the interiors. Ca 1850 Sweden.
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

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Pine

Unusually Long Swedish 19th Century Provincial Bench
Unusually Long Swedish 19th Century Provincial Bench

Unusually Long Swedish 19th Century Provincial Bench

Set of Ten wooden Tavern Chairs out of the Humbser Brewery Fürth Bavaria, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set consisting of 10 chairs out of the Humbser brewery in Fürth Bavaria. These chairs were used in the brewery restaurant's dining room for years. After the brewery closed, we were...
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1950s German Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Wood

Set of Ten wooden Tavern Chairs out of the Humbser Brewery Fürth Bavaria, 1950s
Set of Ten wooden Tavern Chairs out of the Humbser Brewery Fürth Bavaria, 1950s

Set of Ten wooden Tavern Chairs out of the Humbser Brewery Fürth Bavaria, 1950s

early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, German Folkart Around 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This early 20th century wabi sabi 3 leg workshop stool from Germany is an excellent example of this style. The piece has a square, rustic-looking seat made of wood and is supported b...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Seating

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Wood

early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, German Folkart Around 1910s
early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, German Folkart Around 1910s

early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, German Folkart Around 1910s

early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, German Folkart Around 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This early 20th century wabi sabi 3 leg workshop stool from Germany is an excellent example of this style. The piece has a square, rustic-looking seat made of wood and is supported b...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Seating

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Wood

early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, German Folkart Around 1910s
early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, German Folkart Around 1910s

early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, German Folkart Around 1910s

Painted Pine Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This lovely storage bench has a long flat back rail scalloped at the corners where it meets the scrolled top of the high arm each end. Two bold stiles divide the back into three comp...
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Early 20th Century European Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

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

Painted Pine Storage Bench or Settle

early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, German Folkart Around 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This early 20th century wabi sabi 3 leg workshop stool from Germany is an excellent example of this style. The piece has a square, rustic-looking seat made of wood and is supported b...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, German Folkart Around 1910s
early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, German Folkart Around 1910s

early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, German Folkart Around 1910s

Set of Four Folk Art Carved Tavern Bavarian Inn Chairs, Nuremberg Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set consisting of 4 chairs out of a tavern restaurant in Nuremberg Bavaria. These chairs were used in the restaurant's dining room for years. Each Stool is in very good, used condi...
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1960s German Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Wood

Set of Four Folk Art Carved Tavern Bavarian Inn Chairs, Nuremberg Germany 1960s
Set of Four Folk Art Carved Tavern Bavarian Inn Chairs, Nuremberg Germany 1960s

Set of Four Folk Art Carved Tavern Bavarian Inn Chairs, Nuremberg Germany 1960s

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

Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table A great set with 2 lounging chairs and a coffee table, these would work very well both indoor and out, the chairs are mad...
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1960s Vintage Folk Art Seating

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Canvas

Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table
Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table

Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table

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

Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Mexican modern side chair. The chair features a mahogany frame with a carved detailing along the front of the backrest. Perfect as an a...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Seating

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Mahogany

Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair
Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair

Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair

Chunky oak stool, France 1950
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Interesting three legged naïve French stool in solid oak with beautiful patina. Colours vary from caramel to deep browns, almost black. A great esthetically interesting interior piece.
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Seating

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Oak

Chunky oak stool, France 1950
Chunky oak stool, France 1950

Chunky oak stool, France 1950

Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Mexican modern side chair. The chair features a mahogany frame with a carved detailing along the front of the backrest. Perfect as an a...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair
Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair

Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair

Early 20th Century 1918 Folk Art Hand Carved Armchair with Carved Imagery
Located in Oakland, CA
Hand carved armchair dating from 1918, the entire chair is embellished with carved imagery. Various images derived from nature and other influences with some appearing to be surreal ...
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1910s American Vintage Folk Art Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th Century 1918 Folk Art Hand Carved Armchair with Carved Imagery
Early 20th Century 1918 Folk Art Hand Carved Armchair with Carved Imagery

Early 20th Century 1918 Folk Art Hand Carved Armchair with Carved Imagery

Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Mexican modern side chair. The chair features a mahogany frame with a carved detailing along the front of the backrest. Perfect as an a...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair
Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair

Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair

Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Mexican modern side chair. The chair features a mahogany frame with a carved detailing along the front of the backrest. Perfect as an a...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair
Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair

Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair

Rocking Chair "Svensk Hemslöjd" Sheepskin & Pinewood, Sweden, Early 20th Century
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Svensk Hemslöjd, Torsten Claeson
Located in Odense, DK
Unique rocking chair handmade by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the early 20th century.. Made in solid Scandinavian dark stained pinewood with a deep patina. Carved decorations. The chair...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Seating

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Pine, Sheepskin

Rocking Chair "Svensk Hemslöjd" Sheepskin & Pinewood, Sweden, Early 20th Century
Rocking Chair "Svensk Hemslöjd" Sheepskin & Pinewood, Sweden, Early 20th Century

Rocking Chair "Svensk Hemslöjd" Sheepskin & Pinewood, Sweden, Early 20th Century

Pair of Basque Folk Art Tripod Stools c1950 France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Fabulous pair of oak tripod stools from mid-century France. Beautifully turned and carved with barley twist legs and circular seats. Versatile three-legged tabouret stools, which c...
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Seating

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Oak

Pair of Basque Folk Art Tripod Stools c1950 France
Pair of Basque Folk Art Tripod Stools c1950 France

Pair of Basque Folk Art Tripod Stools c1950 France

late 19th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Stool, Austria Around 1890s - 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This late 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 three legs. The stool has a simple, understated design which is typical of wabi sabi furniture...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

late 19th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Stool, Austria Around 1890s - 1900s
late 19th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Stool, Austria Around 1890s - 1900s

late 19th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Stool, Austria Around 1890s - 1900s

Anne-Lise Aas, Stools. A set of three
By Anne-Lise Aas
Located in Stockholm, SE
A fine set of three stools designed by Anne Lise Aas (1925–2020). They are made of oak which stained in a brownish/black color. The seats are have a rope knitting which is original a...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Folk Art Seating

Materials

Oak

Anne-Lise Aas, Stools. A set of three
Anne-Lise Aas, Stools. A set of three

Anne-Lise Aas, Stools. A set of three

Genuine Antique Rare Folk Art Northern Swedish Bench or Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare folk art bench or sofa from northern Sweden, unusually well-crafted with decorative panels and sculpted legs. It features carved wooden decorations at the top of the backrest an...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

Genuine Antique Rare Folk Art Northern Swedish Bench or Sofa
Genuine Antique Rare Folk Art Northern Swedish Bench or Sofa

Genuine Antique Rare Folk Art Northern Swedish Bench or Sofa

Daniel Mack Signed Stripped Bark Maple Stick Arm Chair
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Daniel Mack Signed Stripped Bark Maple Stick Arm Chair Folk Art - Adirondack Influenced - Stripped bark solid maple wood, hand rubbed natural finish. Inde...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Seating

Materials

Maple

Daniel Mack Signed Stripped Bark Maple Stick Arm Chair
Daniel Mack Signed Stripped Bark Maple Stick Arm Chair

Daniel Mack Signed Stripped Bark Maple Stick Arm Chair

Original Black Painted Narrow Pine Bench With Storage, Hungary dated 1951
Located in Round Top, TX
Original hand painted black folk art pine bench with simple floral/vine folk art embellishments along the front and back; dated 1951. Unique to this bench is the narrow depth at onl...
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine, Paint

Original Black Painted Narrow Pine Bench With Storage, Hungary dated 1951
Original Black Painted Narrow Pine Bench With Storage, Hungary dated 1951

Original Black Painted Narrow Pine Bench With Storage, Hungary dated 1951

European Mid-Century Wooden Stools with Hand-Carved Scoop Seats, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Budapest, HU
The design of this European stool is characterized by a minimal, clean approach that seeks to combine functionality with beauty. Its focus is on simple lines and light spaces, devoid...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

European Mid-Century Wooden Stools with Hand-Carved Scoop Seats, Europe ca 1950s
European Mid-Century Wooden Stools with Hand-Carved Scoop Seats, Europe ca 1950s

European Mid-Century Wooden Stools with Hand-Carved Scoop Seats, Europe ca 1950s

Hand-Painted Cat Chair, 1990s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Meet the perfect throne for feline enthusiasts and art connoisseurs alike! This hand-painted, one-of-a-kind chair is more than furniture - it's a statement piece. Take a seat and let...
Category

1990s Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Hand-Painted Cat Chair, 1990s
Hand-Painted Cat Chair, 1990s

Hand-Painted Cat Chair, 1990s

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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