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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: 19th Century
Early 19th Century Hand Painted Swedish Cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century hand painted Swedish cupboard circa 1812. Fine quality example of Swedish hand painted folk art in the form of a cupboard. Painted in a tonal brown wash with ragwork elements and hand painted florals and designs to all surfaces on the front.   Piece comprises of 2 parts, the main body and the cornice that is removable.  Dated 1812 as hand painted on the architectural cornice. Double doors are on lift off hinges and open reveal an interior of 3 fixed shelves, one of which has been replaced in later pine, below this are 2 drawers to the bottom which partially conceal themselves behind the doors and can only be opened when the main doors are opened.  Working key and latch. Ideal for use as a kitchen or hallway cupboard...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Cupboards

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Pine

Early 19th Century Hand Painted Swedish Cupboard

Early 19th Century Hand Painted Swedish Cupboard

Rustic Art Populaire Cabinet or Confiturier, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century rustic cupboard handcrafted of solid wood and hailing from the Cévennes region. This piece, formerly used as a "confiturier" to store jam, embodies rustic allure and cul...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Cupboards

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Chestnut

Rustic Art Populaire Cabinet or Confiturier, France, 19th Century
Rustic Art Populaire Cabinet or Confiturier, France, 19th Century

Rustic Art Populaire Cabinet or Confiturier, France, 19th Century

Tin Punch Pie Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large tin punch pie cabinet with a stunning blacked finish. The finish looks slightly dark green. This early American piece has interior shelving for ample storage. Heavy visible wea...
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Cupboards

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Metal

Tin Punch Pie Cabinet
Tin Punch Pie Cabinet

Tin Punch Pie Cabinet

Early 19th century Pyrenean folk art oak and chestnut carved cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century pyrenean folk art oak and chestnut cupboard circa 1800. Beautiful rustic cupboard from the pyrenees region of the french spanish border.  Oak carcass with stunnin...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Cupboards

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Chestnut, Oak

Early 19th century Pyrenean folk art oak and chestnut carved cupboard

Early 19th century Pyrenean folk art oak and chestnut carved cupboard

Swedish early 19th century painted pine wall cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish early 19th century painted pine wall cupboard circa 1820. We are pleased to offer this 200 year old wall cupboard in original condition. Presented in it's original paint.  ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Cupboards

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Pine, Paint

Swedish early 19th century painted pine wall cupboard

Swedish early 19th century painted pine wall cupboard

Rare Early 19th Century Swedish Provincial Wall Cupboard
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Rare and unusually small early 19th century provincial wall cupboard in Its original finish. ca 1800 Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Cupboards

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Pine

Rare Early 19th Century Swedish Provincial Wall Cupboard
Rare Early 19th Century Swedish Provincial Wall Cupboard

Rare Early 19th Century Swedish Provincial Wall Cupboard

Large Hand Painted Cupboard from South of France Beautifully painted
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Hand Painted Cupboard from South of France Beautifully painted and unrestored French Country Cupboard, this is a large deep cupboard, it has one long shelf enclosed by 2 panel...
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19th Century Antique Folk Art Cupboards

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Ironstone

Large Hand Painted Cupboard from South of France Beautifully painted
Large Hand Painted Cupboard from South of France Beautifully painted

Large Hand Painted Cupboard from South of France Beautifully painted

Early 19th century Swedish painted wall cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century swedish painted wall cupboard circa 1822. Fine quality dalarna region wall cupboard.  Hand painted in orange, reds and greens.  Shaped cornice below which the ini...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Cupboards

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Pine, Paint

Early 19th century Swedish painted wall cupboard
Early 19th century Swedish painted wall cupboard

Early 19th century Swedish painted wall cupboard

Hand painted mid 19th century Swedish pine wall cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Hand painted mid 19th century swedish pine wall cupboard circa 1861. Good quality traditional hand painted swedish wall cupboard.  Made ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Cupboards

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Pine, Paint

Hand painted mid 19th century Swedish pine wall cupboard
Hand painted mid 19th century Swedish pine wall cupboard

Hand painted mid 19th century Swedish pine wall cupboard

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted 2 Piece Step Back Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
This lovely 2 piece cabinet has a beautiful floral design with the main colors being yellow, green, and a rustic red. The lower portion has 2 doors wit...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Cupboards

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Pine, Paint

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted 2 Piece Step Back Cabinet
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted 2 Piece Step Back Cabinet

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted 2 Piece Step Back Cabinet

Mid-19th Century Hand Painted Folk Art Cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-19th Century hand painted folk art cupboard, circa 1856. Swedish floor standing cupboard with a hand painted date of 1856, but we believe the piece...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Cupboards

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Pine, Paint

Mid-19th Century Hand Painted Folk Art Cupboard
Mid-19th Century Hand Painted Folk Art Cupboard

Mid-19th Century Hand Painted Folk Art Cupboard

American Farmhouse Grain Bin Honey Brown Natural Matte Rustic Wood 1920s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American Farmhouse Grain Bin Honey Brown Natural Matte Rustic Wood 1920s Vintage. Preserved with light sand-blast. A sturdy and functional piece that stands on it's own as Americana Art...
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Cupboards

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Wood

American Farmhouse Grain Bin Honey Brown Natural Matte Rustic Wood 1920s
American Farmhouse Grain Bin Honey Brown Natural Matte Rustic Wood 1920s

American Farmhouse Grain Bin Honey Brown Natural Matte Rustic Wood 1920s

Exceptional Tramp Art Mirrored Wall Cabinet
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
An antique Tramp Art hanging cabinet with mirrored panel doors that open to a single shelving unit, over one long drawer over two short drawers.
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Cupboards

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Wood

Exceptional Tramp Art Mirrored Wall Cabinet
Exceptional Tramp Art Mirrored Wall Cabinet

Exceptional Tramp Art Mirrored Wall Cabinet

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Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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Tall Swedish Pine Cabinet Cupboard, circa 1840
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Cupboards

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Tall Swedish Pine Cabinet Cupboard, circa 1840
Tall Swedish Pine Cabinet Cupboard, circa 1840

Tall Swedish Pine Cabinet Cupboard, circa 1840

H 99 in W 69 in D 19 in
Original Painted Pine Swedish Cabinet Cupboard, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This cabinet is a remarkable example of Swedish country craftsmanship and original folk art painting. The deep patina of the pine is a result of many generations of use and age. The ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Cupboards

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Original Painted Pine Swedish Cabinet Cupboard, circa 1820-40
Original Painted Pine Swedish Cabinet Cupboard, circa 1820-40

Original Painted Pine Swedish Cabinet Cupboard, circa 1820-40

H 77.25 in W 54.5 in D 22.5 in
Original Hand Painted Small Cabinet Cupboard from Denmark, Dated 1801
Located in Round Top, TX
This highly original hand-painted cabinet is dated 1801; it sits on heavy turned legs with lower scalloped edging creating an attractive base. Beautiful flowers in red and white de...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Cupboards

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Original Hand Painted Small Cabinet Cupboard from Denmark, Dated 1801
Original Hand Painted Small Cabinet Cupboard from Denmark, Dated 1801

Original Hand Painted Small Cabinet Cupboard from Denmark, Dated 1801

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19th Century Country Swedish Painted Farmhouse Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Cupboard

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Cupboard

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Mid 19th Century Painted Swedish Folk Art Inspired Cupboard

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Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Wall Cupboard

Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Wall Cupboard

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Located in Somerton, GB
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Antique Swedish Hand Painted Marriage Cupboard
Antique Swedish Hand Painted Marriage Cupboard

Antique Swedish Hand Painted Marriage Cupboard

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Antique Pale Yellow Painted Cupboard, English, 19th Century
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

Antique Pale Yellow Painted Cupboard, English, 19th Century

H 79.5 in W 30 in D 15 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wall Cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wall Cupboard
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wall Cupboard

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wall 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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