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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
Original Folk Art Painted Bench with Storage, Hungary circa 1900's
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...
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine, Paint

Original Folk Art Painted Bench with Storage, Hungary circa 1900's
Original Folk Art Painted Bench with Storage, Hungary circa 1900's

Original Folk Art Painted Bench with Storage, Hungary circa 1900's

$3,950
High Antique Swedish Bench of Solid Pine Partly with Grey Paint Mid 19th Century
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Slim and tall Antique Swedish country side bench handmade in mid 19th century period by a local carpenter. The bench is made of solid pine partly with the original grey paint. It ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine, Paint

High Antique Swedish Bench of Solid Pine Partly with Grey Paint Mid 19th Century
High Antique Swedish Bench of Solid Pine Partly with Grey Paint Mid 19th Century

High Antique Swedish Bench of Solid Pine Partly with Grey Paint Mid 19th Century

$829
Stunning Hand Carved Folk-Art Stool, Grayish Blue, Finland Late 1800s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful Finnish hand carved folk stool from the late 1800s. The stool retains the original blue colour commonly used in furniture back in the period. The stool seems to have had ...
Category

Late 19th Century Finnish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

Stunning Hand Carved Folk-Art Stool, Grayish Blue, Finland Late 1800s
Stunning Hand Carved Folk-Art Stool, Grayish Blue, Finland Late 1800s

Stunning Hand Carved Folk-Art Stool, Grayish Blue, Finland Late 1800s

$980 Sale Price
40% Off
Charming 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Charming Swedish folk art chair from Hälsingland in Sweden. The chair is made during the early 1800s in Swedish pine. It has the original paint which has become naturally distressed ...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

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

Charming 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair

$1,421
Rare 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair
Located in Bozeman, MT
Rare 18th century Swedish Folk Art chair with an curved one solid piece of wood for the seat and back. The finish is original. Ca 1790 - 1800 Sweden.
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

Rare 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair
Rare 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair

Rare 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair

$3,900
Early 19th Century French Folk Art Barrel-Back Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
Experience the captivating allure of this rare early 19th-century French Folk Art walnut barrel-back armchair, a true testament to the craftsmanship and creativity of its time. The c...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century French Folk Art Barrel-Back Armchair
Early 19th Century French Folk Art Barrel-Back Armchair

Early 19th Century French Folk Art Barrel-Back Armchair

$6,375 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Rustic Betsy Ross Recycled Kilim Rustic American Flag Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Rustic Betsy Ross Recycled Kilim Rustic American Flag Ottoman A handwoven American flag has been recycled to upholster this vintage round ottoman...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Rustic Betsy Ross Recycled Kilim Rustic American Flag Ottoman
Vintage Rustic Betsy Ross Recycled Kilim Rustic American Flag Ottoman

Vintage Rustic Betsy Ross Recycled Kilim Rustic American Flag Ottoman

$1,500
Set of Carved Bench and Two Armchairs from Norway, circa 1880-1900
Located in Round Top, TX
The distinctive Norwegian carving along this high back bench and pair of armchairs is made more dramatic with the colorful painted details and dragon heads at the end of each arm. Pl...
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Late 19th Century Norwegian Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Set of Carved Bench and Two Armchairs from Norway, circa 1880-1900
Set of Carved Bench and Two Armchairs from Norway, circa 1880-1900

Set of Carved Bench and Two Armchairs from Norway, circa 1880-1900

$3,500 / set
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...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

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

Unusual Northern Swedish Antique Unique Country Folk Art Chair

$2,102
Craftsman Handmade Folk Art Milk Stool, late 1800's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original Craftsman Handmade Folk Art Milk Stool. Made in Belgium, late 1800's - early 1900's. Solid oak constructed stool with central handgrip. Simple in design, with 4 turned legs ...
Category

1890s Belgian Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Oak

Craftsman Handmade Folk Art Milk Stool, late 1800's
Craftsman Handmade Folk Art Milk Stool, late 1800's

Craftsman Handmade Folk Art Milk Stool, late 1800's

$692
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century French Folk Art side chair, hand-carved from pine, embodies a modernist spirit with its playful silhouette and chunky saddle seat. What truly sets it apart is...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Chair
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Chair

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Chair

$1,350 Sale Price
25% Off
Swedish Designer, Side Chair, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood side or lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat height: 15”
Category

1930s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Swedish Designer, Side Chair, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Side Chair, Wood, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Side Chair, Wood, Sweden, 1930s

$4,800
Pair of Small Early Painted Folk Art Chairs or Side Tables
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of Two Smaller Folk Art Chairs or Side Tables With Original Paint and Patina.
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

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

Pair of Small Early Painted Folk Art Chairs or Side Tables

$920 Sale Price / set
26% Off
Swedish 19th Century Folk Art Side Chairs in Patinated Pinewood
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of beautifully patinated folk art chairs made in Sweden in the 19th century. Made from pinewood with black lacquered seats. Traditionally, these primitive chairs stood in the ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

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

Swedish 19th Century Folk Art Side Chairs in Patinated Pinewood

$2,605 / set
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

Materials

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

$620
Unusual Swedish Antique Decorated Folk Art Chair, Hand Carved with Linen Seat
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusual Swedish antique chair from Hälsingland made around the late 1700s to the turn of the century 1700 to 1800. The chair is folk art and thi...
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

Unusual Swedish Antique Decorated Folk Art Chair, Hand Carved with Linen Seat
Unusual Swedish Antique Decorated Folk Art Chair, Hand Carved with Linen Seat

Unusual Swedish Antique Decorated Folk Art Chair, Hand Carved with Linen Seat

$2,605
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...
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

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

18th Century Swedish Rustic Folk Art Bench

$3,020
Folk Art Oakwood Rocking Chair by Cabinetmaker Hans Dau, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful rocking chair in solid oakwood by Danish Cabinetmaker Hans Dau (1871-1956). Original embroidered fabric upholstery the seat. Hans Dau was a renowned master carpenter who ha...
Category

1930s Danish Vintage Folk Art Seating

Materials

Oak

Folk Art Oakwood Rocking Chair by Cabinetmaker Hans Dau, Denmark, 1930s
Folk Art Oakwood Rocking Chair by Cabinetmaker Hans Dau, Denmark, 1930s

Folk Art Oakwood Rocking Chair by Cabinetmaker Hans Dau, Denmark, 1930s

$3,162
18th Century Catalan Settle Bench
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th Century primitive Catalan settle bench with warm tones and fabulous patina. Made from large planks of solid fruitwood with elegant shaped ends. A versatile and comfortable be...
Category

Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Catalan Settle Bench
18th Century Catalan Settle Bench

18th Century Catalan Settle Bench

$9,629
Antique Pyrography Trestle Wood Folk Art Bench or Accent Entryway Table UKImport
Located in Seattle, WA
An antique Folk Art Pyrography bench. Typically this form of Folk Art is found in boxes; rarely do you find it on furniture. Ornate plank seat with folk art Pyrography on every surfa...
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1970s Vintage Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique Pyrography Trestle Wood Folk Art Bench or Accent Entryway Table UKImport
Antique Pyrography Trestle Wood Folk Art Bench or Accent Entryway Table UKImport

Antique Pyrography Trestle Wood Folk Art Bench or Accent Entryway Table UKImport

$1,095
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...
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

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

Rare Long Swedish Folk Art Pine Bench

$4,619
Rabbit covered in Fabric
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a finely coated Rabbit in fabric. This rabbit is fabric coated. The fabric has a floral print.
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Seating

Materials

Fabric

Rabbit covered in Fabric
Rabbit covered in Fabric

Rabbit covered in Fabric

$300
19th Century Swedish Combination Furniture Table and Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Folk Art combination furniture table and chair. Combination furniture are great for small spaces and this works well as a coffee table or side table. Made early 1800s, circa 1820-184...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Combination Furniture Table and Chair
19th Century Swedish Combination Furniture Table and Chair

19th Century Swedish Combination Furniture Table and Chair

$2,309
Pair of 20th Century South American Armchairs with Leather Seat and Back
Located in San Marino, CA
Peruvian hand carved reproduction of a French found antique. Dark stained wood frame, very sturdy and substantial. Leather sling seat and back with large nailhead detailing on leathe...
Category

20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of 20th Century South American Armchairs with Leather Seat and Back
Pair of 20th Century South American Armchairs with Leather Seat and Back

Pair of 20th Century South American Armchairs with Leather Seat and Back

$2,520 / set
Hand Carved Armchair in Oak & Velvet, Danish Cabinetmaker, Jugendstil, 1939
Located in Odense, DK
This Jugendstil armchair, crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1939, is a timeless blend of elegance and craftsmanship. Made from oak, its frame boasts intricate hand-carved details i...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Folk Art Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Hand Carved Armchair in Oak & Velvet, Danish Cabinetmaker, Jugendstil, 1939
Hand Carved Armchair in Oak & Velvet, Danish Cabinetmaker, Jugendstil, 1939

Hand Carved Armchair in Oak & Velvet, Danish Cabinetmaker, Jugendstil, 1939

$1,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Small Ladder Back Green Primitive Rustic Chair with Deer Hide Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique small ladder back green primitive rustic chair with deer hide seat. Item features deer hide leather seat, attractive warm patina, stretcher base, sol...
Category

19th Century Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Small Ladder Back Green Primitive Rustic Chair with Deer Hide Seat
Antique Small Ladder Back Green Primitive Rustic Chair with Deer Hide Seat

Antique Small Ladder Back Green Primitive Rustic Chair with Deer Hide Seat

$1,250
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...
Category

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

$3,800
Rustic Folk Art Bench, Spain, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Folk Art; Primitive Bench; Monoxylite Wood; 19th century; Spain; Wabi Sabi; Rustic; Craftsmanship; Arts & Crafts; Rustic two-seater bench from 19th century Spain, with a charming ...
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Rustic Folk Art Bench, Spain, 19th Century
Rustic Folk Art Bench, Spain, 19th Century

Rustic Folk Art Bench, Spain, 19th Century

$5,500
Brutalist Folk Art Benches, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century French brutalist benches, reflecting the essence of wabi-sabi beauty in their imperfect form. These benches feature a robust dark wood structure and a rich, time-worn pa...
Category

19th Century French Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Folk Art Benches, France, 19th Century
Brutalist Folk Art Benches, France, 19th Century

Brutalist Folk Art Benches, France, 19th Century

$2,500 / item
Ashanti Style Tribal Stool
Located in Pasadena, TX
Ashanti Style Tribal Stool Stool in the style of the Ashanti Tribe of Ghana. Beautifully carved with a stepped base.    
Category

Late 20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Ashanti Style Tribal Stool
Ashanti Style Tribal Stool

Ashanti Style Tribal Stool

$1,400
Large-Scale Swedish Pine Dugout Log Armchair (Kubbestol)
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale Swedish pine dugout log armchair, or kubbestol, hand-carved circa 1930s. Thick seat. Natural-shaped branch-like arms. Mid-brown color and dry ...
Category

1930s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

Large-Scale Swedish Pine Dugout Log Armchair (Kubbestol)
Large-Scale Swedish Pine Dugout Log Armchair (Kubbestol)

Large-Scale Swedish Pine Dugout Log Armchair (Kubbestol)

$6,700
Scandinavian Wooden Barrel Chair Made in the 19th Century
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian wooden barrel chair made in the 19th century. A circular, beautifully wooden chair with patina and soft edges hollowed out from a natu...
Category

1890s Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Wooden Barrel Chair Made in the 19th Century
Scandinavian Wooden Barrel Chair Made in the 19th Century

Scandinavian Wooden Barrel Chair Made in the 19th Century

$2,925
Windsor Paint-Decorated Comb-Back Rocking Chair
Located in Branford, CT
Fine Windsor paint decorated comb-back rocker chair. New England, circa 1820. Original paint and condition. H 42" W 20-3/4" D 24" SH 15-1/2".
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Windsor Paint-Decorated Comb-Back Rocking Chair
Windsor Paint-Decorated Comb-Back Rocking Chair

Windsor Paint-Decorated Comb-Back Rocking Chair

$750
Rustic Wooden Bench, Unknown, Brazilian Vernacular Design
Located in New York, NY
Bench in rustic wood, characteristic of popular design in the interior of Brazil
Category

20th Century Brazilian Folk Art Seating

Materials

Iron

Rustic Wooden Bench, Unknown, Brazilian Vernacular Design
Rustic Wooden Bench, Unknown, Brazilian Vernacular Design

Rustic Wooden Bench, Unknown, Brazilian Vernacular Design

$8,400
Hand Made Anglo Indian Folk Art Bench
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Hand made Anglo Indian Folk Art bench The bench has been very skilfully made using old architectural materials and carvings it is a completely unique and one off piece It has t...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Seating

Materials

Teak

Hand Made Anglo Indian Folk Art Bench
Hand Made Anglo Indian Folk Art Bench

Hand Made Anglo Indian Folk Art Bench

$2,013
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...
Category

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

$4,525 / set
Primitive Swedish Pine Log Chair from Dalarna
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive Swedish pine log chair from Dalarna dated 1760. Steamed bentwood banding. Fine, dry pale patina. Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will include some...
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

Primitive Swedish Pine Log Chair from Dalarna
Primitive Swedish Pine Log Chair from Dalarna

Primitive Swedish Pine Log Chair from Dalarna

$4,800
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...
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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

$331 / set
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...
Category

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

$5,450
Rustic Bench, circa 1920, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Rustic bench Made with chestnut structure and hand woven rattan cord seating. Solid, sturdy and comfortable Circa 1920, France Very good vintage condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Seating

Materials

Chestnut, Cord

Rustic Bench, circa 1920, France
Rustic Bench, circa 1920, France

Rustic Bench, circa 1920, France

$4,500
Folk Art Heavy Carved Log Bench Rhinoceros Sculpture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Folk Art heavy carved log wood bench in form of sculpture.
Category

20th Century Unknown Folk Art Seating

Materials

Teak

Folk Art Heavy Carved Log Bench Rhinoceros Sculpture
Folk Art Heavy Carved Log Bench Rhinoceros Sculpture

Folk Art Heavy Carved Log Bench Rhinoceros Sculpture

$2,800
Natural wooden stool 20th century period Italian
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Natural wooden stool 20th century period Italian
Category

20th Century Italian Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Natural wooden stool 20th century period Italian
Natural wooden stool 20th century period Italian

Natural wooden stool 20th century period Italian

$1,065
Carved Asian Wooden Bench / Settee Floral Decoration Elements Myanmar 1920s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Carved Asian wooden bench / settee floral details Myanmar 1920s The bench may be small, but it is extremely decorative - a pleasure to look at. Straight-lined construction with squ...
Category

1920s Burmese Vintage Folk Art Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hemp, Wood

Carved Asian Wooden Bench / Settee Floral Decoration Elements Myanmar 1920s
Carved Asian Wooden Bench / Settee Floral Decoration Elements Myanmar 1920s

Carved Asian Wooden Bench / Settee Floral Decoration Elements Myanmar 1920s

$6,632
Carved Hand Chair after Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in NYC, NY
A unique, hand-carved wood chair in the shape of a cupped hand with detailing down to the wrinkles and fingernails. The base whimsically detailed as a shirt cuff with buttons. Solid....
Category

1950s French Vintage Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Carved Hand Chair after Pedro Friedeberg
Carved Hand Chair after Pedro Friedeberg

Carved Hand Chair after Pedro Friedeberg

$17,950
Primitive Welsh Splayed Leg Stool
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive Welsh splayed leg stool with rectangular-shaped slatted seat. This charming dark brown color wooden stool was probably built and used on a farm. ...
Category

Mid-19th Century Welsh Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Primitive Welsh Splayed Leg Stool
Primitive Welsh Splayed Leg Stool

Primitive Welsh Splayed Leg Stool

$3,600
Scandinavian Almue Stool in Wood & Fabric, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A charming little wooden stool with a square seat and four turned legs, each featuring subtle decorative shaping. The seat is covered with a patterned woven textile, showcasing a rec...
Category

Late 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Oak

Scandinavian Almue Stool in Wood & Fabric, Late 19th Century
Scandinavian Almue Stool in Wood & Fabric, Late 19th Century

Scandinavian Almue Stool in Wood & Fabric, Late 19th Century

$384 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 18th Century Irish Folk Art Armchair, Circa 1780, Ireland
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Late 18th Century Irish Folk Art Armchair, Circa 1780, Ireland. Very decorative piece made with oak. CONDITION: Good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS: Height: 90cm (35.5in) Width: 65cm (25.5in) Depth: 46cm (18in) Seat Height: 44cm (17in) ABOUT THE STYLE: The chair, as furniture, is probably the oldest of all types of furniture found in Ireland. One of the earliest types of seating found in any rural home was the ‘creepie’; a roughly made stool often consisting of a log raised off the floor. Throughout the Irish Country Furniture...
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Late 18th Century Irish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century Irish Folk Art Armchair, Circa 1780, Ireland
Late 18th Century Irish Folk Art Armchair, Circa 1780, Ireland

Late 18th Century Irish Folk Art Armchair, Circa 1780, Ireland

$4,500
Brutalist bar stools Mid-Century 1950s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Brutalist bar stools Mid-Century 1950s
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Brutalist bar stools Mid-Century 1950s
Brutalist bar stools Mid-Century 1950s

Brutalist bar stools Mid-Century 1950s

$829
Antique Swedish Folk Art Countrry Carver Chairs in Kurbits Faux Wood Grain
Located in Lewes, England
Lovely antique Swedish turbots Folk Art pair of carver chairs in hand-painted faux wood grain with excellent detail and a turbots hand-printed Fo...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Antique Swedish Folk Art Countrry Carver Chairs in Kurbits Faux Wood Grain

Antique Swedish Folk Art Countrry Carver Chairs in Kurbits Faux Wood Grain

$3,471 / set
Antique English 19th Century Vernacular Cricket Table Side Table Stool
Located in London, GB
Antique English 19th century Vernacular cricket table side table stool Beautiful sculptural piece. Good colour and patina. In very good condition commensurate of age.
Category

19th Century English Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Birch

Antique English 19th Century Vernacular Cricket Table Side Table Stool
Antique English 19th Century Vernacular Cricket Table Side Table Stool

Antique English 19th Century Vernacular Cricket Table Side Table Stool

$7,332
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-...
Category

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

$950
Bench Swedish 18th Rustic Century Original Paint, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Bench Sweden 18th rustic century original paint, Sweden. A bench made during the 18th century in Sweden. Original dark red paint.
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Bench Swedish 18th Rustic Century Original Paint, Sweden
Bench Swedish 18th Rustic Century Original Paint, Sweden

Bench Swedish 18th Rustic Century Original Paint, Sweden

$3,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Six 20th Century Andalusian High Back Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fabulous set of six early 20th century polychrome high back chairs with strawed seats. Each features a prominently raised crest on the headrest, beautifully carved with a sunflower. The open ladder back features bow motifs. The uprights feature decorative carving and terminate in stylised acorn-shaped finials. The legs are also ornately carved and the front leg brace continues the bow motif. These chairs feature double-turned stretchers to the front and sides with a single-turned stretcher to the rear. With their wonderful colour and patination, this stunning set of Spanish chairs...
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20th Century Spanish Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Six 20th Century Andalusian High Back Chairs
Set of Six 20th Century Andalusian High Back Chairs

Set of Six 20th Century Andalusian High Back Chairs

$4,915 / set
19th Century Original Painted Pine Bench with Storage, Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
Original hand painted folk art pine bench displays traditional brown faux wood background and floral motif. Solid back, slightly curved armrests and hinged bench seat revealing inter...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine, Paint

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

19th Century Original Painted Pine Bench with Storage, Hungary

$3,500
Pair of Beautifully Carved Ducks by Dcuk
Located in Pasadena, TX
These ducks are finely carved and decorated. They're made by Dcuk. They're marked on the foot bottom. Duck sizes 19 x 7.5d x 5.5 w 17 x 7.5d x 5.5w
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Beautifully Carved Ducks by Dcuk
Pair of Beautifully Carved Ducks by Dcuk

Pair of Beautifully Carved Ducks by Dcuk

$600 / set
Armchair Captain's Chair Black Swedish 19th Century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Captain's chair black Swedish 19th century Sweden. An armchair made during the end of 19th century. Painted in our signature Laserow Black.
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Armchair Captain's Chair Black Swedish 19th Century Sweden
Armchair Captain's Chair Black Swedish 19th Century Sweden

Armchair Captain's Chair Black Swedish 19th Century Sweden

$3,600
Stool Fruitwood Treen Heart Love Minature Folk Vernacular Commemorative Child's
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Charming piece of folk, vernacular, country furniture oozing character. - It was most likely intended as a love token or to commemorate a child as there is not much wear on the un...
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1780s English Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Fruitwood

Stool Fruitwood Treen Heart Love Minature Folk Vernacular Commemorative Child's
Stool Fruitwood Treen Heart Love Minature Folk Vernacular Commemorative Child's

Stool Fruitwood Treen Heart Love Minature Folk Vernacular Commemorative Child's

$5,553
Finnish Rustic Folk Art Stool in Solid Pine, 19th Century
Located in Karis, Nyland
A charming rustic folk art stool from Finland, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. Crafted from solid pine, this piece exudes vernacular craftsmanship with its raw, hand-h...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

Finnish Rustic Folk Art Stool in Solid Pine, 19th Century
Finnish Rustic Folk Art Stool in Solid Pine, 19th Century

Finnish Rustic Folk Art Stool in Solid Pine, 19th Century

$1,065
Danish heart-shaped folk chair from the 1920s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This chair is made of solid oak with rounded, chunky club legs. The chair is ca. from the 1920s with a characteristic back shaped like a heart. Decorative and unique.
Category

1920s Danish Vintage Folk Art Seating

Materials

Oak

Danish heart-shaped folk chair from the 1920s
Danish heart-shaped folk chair from the 1920s

Danish heart-shaped folk chair from the 1920s

$2,000
Late 19th Century Swedish Stump Chair in Solid Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish stump chair manufactured from a hollowed tree trunk. The chair is primitive and has never been painted. The two bands going around the seat...
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Seating

Materials

Pine

Late 19th Century Swedish Stump Chair in Solid Pine
Late 19th Century Swedish Stump Chair in Solid Pine

Late 19th Century Swedish Stump Chair in Solid Pine

$3,375

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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