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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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Style: Folk Art
Period: 19th Century
Large hand painted 19th century chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large hand painted 19th century chest of drawers circa 1820. Substantial european pine chest of drawers quite possibly from hungary. Hand painted in a black and red tonal colour sc...
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Early 19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Large hand painted 19th century chest of drawers

Large hand painted 19th century chest of drawers

19th century hand painted Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century hand painted swedish chest of drawers circa 1840. Good quality swedish commode, quite possibly from the dalarna region. Heavy chest of drawers made from solid thick pi...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

19th century hand painted Swedish chest of drawers

19th century hand painted Swedish chest of drawers

Spruce decorated dresser
Located in Casaleone, IT
Painted dresser , Made of spruce, decorated, with faux marble design in the center. It has no lock or key. Minimally performed conservative restoration. Reference measurements are a...
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1850s Italian Antique Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Fir

Spruce decorated dresser
Spruce decorated dresser

Spruce decorated dresser

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

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

Original Shabby Painted Chest of Drawers This Delightful 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Original Shabby Painted Chest of Drawers This delightful 3 Drawer Chest of drawers is in its original painted finish which is in used but still very attractive condition This is...
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Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Original Shabby Painted Chest of Drawers This Delightful 3 Drawer Chest
Original Shabby Painted Chest of Drawers This Delightful 3 Drawer Chest

Original Shabby Painted Chest of Drawers This Delightful 3 Drawer Chest

Antique Swedish Tall and Narrow Original Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish tall sideboard in an unusually tall and narrow model with an uncommon function. Underneath the table top the sideboard has a large sugar hack attached. This is very u...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Tall and Narrow Original Sideboard
Antique Swedish Tall and Narrow Original Sideboard

Antique Swedish Tall and Narrow Original Sideboard

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

Materials

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

Antique English Painted Chest Of Drawers Dressing Table Scumbled Folk Art
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A very decorative English pine dressing chest of three drawers with an attractive honey hue and contrasting ebonized knob handles, surmounted by a dressing-glass, which can be easy r...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Pine, Paint

Antique English Painted Chest Of Drawers Dressing Table Scumbled Folk Art
Antique English Painted Chest Of Drawers Dressing Table Scumbled Folk Art

Antique English Painted Chest Of Drawers Dressing Table Scumbled Folk Art

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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Wood

Folk Art Commode
Folk Art Commode

Folk Art Commode

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

Materials

Pine

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

19th C Lancaster County Original Painted Small Bin

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19th Century Swedish Marriage Chest
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century Swedish marriage chest. This chest is decorated with flora, fauna, and hearts and is dated 1834.
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Modern Danish Dresser

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19th Century Pennsylvania Dutch Polychrome Rocking Cradle
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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19th Century Pennsylvania Dutch Polychrome Rocking Cradle

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H 19 in W 40.5 in D 26 in
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Original Painted Chest of 3 Drawers Blanket Chest With Flowers, Circa 1860-80
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Pair of Blue 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Nightstands

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Vintage Original Folk Art Buffet Painted with Blue Details, Sweden, 1820s

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Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Nightstands

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Antique Original Hand Painted Red Chest of Drawers with Blue Trees, Sweden circa

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Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Folk Art Painted Antique Chest of Drawers

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Located in St Annes, Lancashire
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Antique Pale Yellow Painted Cupboard, English, 19th Century

Antique Pale Yellow Painted Cupboard, English, 19th Century

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Chest Blanket Swedish 19th Century Floral Decor Sweden

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Located in Kramfors, SE
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Antique Swedish Folk Art Chest of Drawers
Antique Swedish Folk Art Chest of Drawers

Antique Swedish Folk Art Chest of Drawers

H 37.8 in W 43.71 in D 16.93 in

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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