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Folk Art Cupboards

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: 18th Century and Earlier
Finnish Folk Cupboard, Circa 18th Century
Located in Helsinki, FI
An impressive, late 18th century Finnish folk art cupboard, in full original condition featuring very heavy patina and signs of a long life. Amazingly the cupboard still retains the ...
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Late 18th Century Finnish Antique Folk Art Cupboards

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Wood

Finnish Folk Cupboard, Circa 18th Century

Finnish Folk Cupboard, Circa 18th Century

17th Century Austrian Folk Painted Cupboard
Located in London, GB
A striking, late 17th century heavily patinated pine cupboard from the alpine region of Styria. Featuring intricately forged iron hardware and remnants of historic folk paintwork, wi...
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17th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Cupboards

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Iron, Wrought Iron

17th Century Austrian Folk Painted Cupboard
17th Century Austrian Folk Painted Cupboard

17th Century Austrian Folk Painted Cupboard

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Folk Art cupboards for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art cupboards 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 cupboards 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, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art cupboards made in a specific country, there are Europe, Portugal, and Switzerland pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 cupboards differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,776 and tops out at $10,453 while the average work can sell for $7,114.

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