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Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Folk Art
Original Painted Blanket Chest of Two Drawers, Hungary dated 1851
Located in Round Top, TX
The vibrant colors are all original on this large painted chest of two drawers or "blanket chest." The floral embellishments and faux wood backgro...
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Original Painted Blanket Chest of Two Drawers, Hungary dated 1851
Original Painted Blanket Chest of Two Drawers, Hungary dated 1851

Original Painted Blanket Chest of Two Drawers, Hungary dated 1851

19th Century Pennsylvania Folky Sheraton Cherry Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique wooden chest of drawers. With a terrific old finish. In cherry wood with a polar secondary, turned wooden pulls, and r...
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Mid-19th Century North American Antique Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Cherry

19th Century Pennsylvania Folky Sheraton Cherry Chest of Drawers
19th Century Pennsylvania Folky Sheraton Cherry Chest of Drawers

19th Century Pennsylvania Folky Sheraton Cherry Chest of Drawers

Petite Folk Art Hand-Painted Commode with Hinged Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive Folk Art cabinet / commode with original paint in attractive black and red palette and extraordinary hand-painted decoration (ca 19th Century, USA). Sourced from a century...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Petite Folk Art Hand-Painted Commode with Hinged Top
Petite Folk Art Hand-Painted Commode with Hinged Top

Petite Folk Art Hand-Painted Commode with Hinged Top

19th C Lancaster County Original Painted Small Bin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing all original paint decorated or grain painted over mustard painted base is dovetailed construction & square nails as well. The lid comes off and has a brass shaker...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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19th C Lancaster County Original Painted Small Bin
19th C Lancaster County Original Painted Small Bin

19th C Lancaster County Original Painted Small Bin

Folk Art Commode
Located in Vista, CA
Folk Art commode, most likely made for a wedding gift with Initials JF circa 1820.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Folk Art Commode
Folk Art Commode

Folk Art Commode

Salvador Corona Hand Painted Cabinet, Mexico / Tucson, 1940s, Signed
By Salvador Corona
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beutiful Salvador Corona hand painted and signed cabinet with drawers, Mexico / Tucson, 1940s. Good original condition with honest attractive wear.
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1950s American Vintage Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Salvador Corona Hand Painted Cabinet, Mexico / Tucson, 1940s, Signed
Salvador Corona Hand Painted Cabinet, Mexico / Tucson, 1940s, Signed

Salvador Corona Hand Painted Cabinet, Mexico / Tucson, 1940s, Signed

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Folk Art commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage commodes and chests of drawers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, pine and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art commodes and chests of drawers made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original commodes and chests of drawers, popular names associated with this style include and Salvador Corona. 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 commodes and chests of drawers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $850 and tops out at $6,850 while the average work can sell for $4,106.

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