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Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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 Hand Painted Austrian Two Door Armoire dated 1773
Located in Round Top, TX
This painted pine armoire still maintains the quality and details of the original hand-painted finish and date of 1773 along the top cornice. The extensive and elaborate flourishes i...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

18th Century Original Painted Cabinet Cupboard dated 1726
Located in Round Top, TX
This pine cabinet is a remarkable example of European country craftsmanship and original folk art painting. The deep patina of the pine is a result of many generations of use. The do...
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Early 18th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wrought Iron

French Alpine Rustic Folk Art Cabinet, France 19th Century
Located in Aartselaar, BE
This 19th-century French Alpine rustic folk art cabinet embodies the charm and authenticity of traditional mountain craftsmanship. Handcrafted from solid oak wood, its surface bears ...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Oak

19th Century Original Swedish Blue Painted Corner Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely original painted corner cabinet from Sweden with red, cream and greens accenting the overall blue background with the natural pine below resulting in attractive, warm and aged...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Original Blue Painted Pine Hanging Shelf with Pegs and Plate Rack
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful hanging rack is a wonderful example of the folk art found in Eastern Europe during the 1800's. The blue background has hand painted accents including traditional red,...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Pine, Paint

Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Tyrolean painted chest H. 81 – W. 147 – P. 69 Ancient Tyrolean chest, entirely built in fir wood. The surface has been decorated with a dark brown background color, semi-covering, ...
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Mid-18th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fir

German bridal cabinet
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful cabinet from the rural south of Germany. The cabinet was once given as a wedding gift. This cabinet is hand-painted in vibrant colours. The cabinet has its original hinge...
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1950s German Vintage Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Antique Early 19th Century Original Unusually Small Sideboard in Folk Art
Located in Kramfors, SE
Early 19th century small sideboard in folk art from Jämtland in northern Sweden, close to the Norwegian border. The sideboard is unusually small and has a completely untouched exteri...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Folk Art Green Painted Corner Shelf
Located in Round Top, TX
A painted green folk art shelf. Incredible scalloped sides and "surface"-the folk art language referring to the wear and patina a great piece of history holds that signifies the actu...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Mid 19th century Swedish folk art hand painted pine coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish folk art hand painted pine coffer circa 1841. Fine quality piece of Scandinavian folk art.  Made from solid pine with a slight dome top lid.  Base coated in...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Antique Original Clock Cabinet from Sweden, Hand-Crafted Untouched Veneered Elm
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique clock cabinet made during the early to mid 1800s, circa 1820 to 1840. The cabinet is veneered and waxed elm. The lower cabinet is...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Folk art cabinet, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Folk art cabinet from Austria in a beautiful shade of green, a perfect mix of functionality and aesthetics. Behind the hand-painted door are two shelves, which offer space for all yo...
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1880s Austrian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

18th Century Hungarian Marriage Chest
Located in Cirencester, GB
This mid-18th Century Chest was sourced in Hungary and is a striking example of traditional folk and rural craftsmanship. This piece would have been a central element in a young bri...
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Mid-18th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

19th Century Swedish pine rustic hanging cabinet for working tools
Located in Boden, SE
Very charming wall cabinet from the early 20th century. The cabinet has never been painted. It is built from old sugar boxes. It has 2 doors at the top & a divided drawer compartment...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Early 19th C. Canadian Paint Decorated Pine Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine early 19th Century painted Canadian Armoire or Clothing cabinet. Probably Quebec. With an exceptional wood grain painted finish. The cabinet with carved cornice and two panels...
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Early 19th Century Canadian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

German folk art bridal cabinet, 1826
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful cabinet from the rural south of Germany dating from 1826. The cabinet was once given as a wedding gift. This cabinet is made of solid pine and is hand-painted in vibrant ...
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1820s German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wrought Iron

Antique Swedish Folk Art Solid Pine Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique folk art cabinet from Sweden made during the first years of the 19th century, around 1810. The cabinet is made by hand in solid pine. ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Early 19th Century Decorated Swedish Corner Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare corner cabinet from northern Sweden made during the first years of the 19th century, 1810 to 1820. The cabinet is pine and made in two parts. It has the original decoration paint with the authentic patina of time. The paint is unusually intricate and varied with both floral motifs and marbling. That points to it being an expensive cabinet...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Exceptional 1750 Red and Blu Painted Blanket Chest, Central Europe
Located in Vo', Veneto
Small Antique painted blancket chest Measures: H. 31cm - L. 72cm - P. 45cm Rare small chest in painted fir wood. The decorations are geometric, of an intense blue color, with ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fir

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 rag...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Antique 18th Century Zanzibar Trunk With Studded Copper Decoration
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare 18th century North African Zanzibar trunk, fashioned of cedar with studded decoration and clad with pierced copper panels. Used in Kenya and Zanzibar to store valuables and sp...
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18th Century Zanzibari Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Copper

Japanese vintage urushi small Kiri tansu box chest of drawers, wabi sabi mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese vintage small box tansu chest of drawers, Kohikidashi, fully made of Kiri (Paulownia). Refinished by seller with traditional black Urushi ...
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20th Century Japanese Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Original Painted Swedish Cabinet dated 1852
Located in Round Top, TX
Painted cabinets were a traditional element of Swedish country homes, this one is particularly lovely as it still maintains the original hand-painted finish with faux marble drawer a...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Italian Antique Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique Italian cabinet. It is probably quite old, dating back to the 1700s or 1800s. The texture it has acquired over the years gives it a dignified appearance that is ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Early 19th Century Original Painted Swedish Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Round Top, TX
This large pine cabinet is a remarkable example of Swedish country craftsmanship and original folk art painting. The original stylized paint includes a traditional faux wood grain finish complemented by green door panels with floral motifs. The beautifully curved bonnet or crown is indicative of a Swedish wedding cabinet...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

A Large 20th Century Folk Art Shell Encrusted Casket
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1950 A large mid-20th Century folk art shell encrusted chest, to include native and Indo-Pacific shells arranged profusely in a geometric display. Height 45.00cm ...
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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Shell

Guatemalan Folk Painted Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful painted trunk dates to the mid-20th century and was lovingly crafted by traditional folk artisans in Guatemala. Ideal as a blanket chest, the wooden trunk is crafted of...
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Mid-20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Early 20th Century Folky Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Charming and full of character, this early 20th-century American chest of drawers showcases a playful folk art sensibility, blending rustic craftsmanship with whimsical design. The e...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Swedish 19th Century hand painted oak coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century hand painted oak coffer circa 1831. Fine quality piece of swedish folk art, although we have dated this piece from the time it was painted, it is much older, gi...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Paint

Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, 1850s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rare primitive cupboard, Carpathians, circa 1850, early construction, built from sawn or hewn beech wood. Two shelves on the inside. This is a cupboard from a very modest home in the...
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1850s Romanian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Beech

19th Century Portuguese Tramp Art Chest with Hidden Compartments and Lift Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Portuguese Tramp Art chest from the 19th century with hand-carved raised décor, lift top, hidden compartments and dark patina. This 19th-century Portuguese Tramp Art chest charms w...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century French Country Folk Art Corner Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 19th century French Art Populair, or Folk Art, corner cabinet from Normandy. Made of pitch pine with bold geometric carved panels. In three parts: the bottom has a small dovetailed drawer and one interior shelf, the top cabinet has two interior shelves, and the crown is decorated with carved rosettes. Locks and keys in working condition. An unusual cabinet...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Unique Antique 19th Century Wood Folk Cabinet / Shelves, France
Located in LEWES, GB
Stunning rustic / folk French Pyranees 19th century wooden cabinet / shelf unit. Scalloped carved shelves and two door cabinet. Wonky but sturdy and ready to use. One of a kind....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Swedish mid 19th century hand painted dome top chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid 19th century hand painted dome top chest circa 1846. Beautiful dome top chest, which was clearly cherished by the level of decoration.  Initialled on the front and dated...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

19th century Swedish hand painted dome top coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish hand painted dome top coffer circa 1824. Fine example of Swedish traditional hand painted furniture made from oak. Dome shaped lid with original hinges.  Hand ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Paint

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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Early 19th Century Original Painted Break-Down Armoire with Flowers, Austria
Located in Round Top, TX
This original painted armoire or "Shrunk" was built in the traditional manner to "break down" into 2 sections, making it easier to transport and install, with one lower drawer all re...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Early 19th Century Original Painted Pine Swedish Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Round Top, TX
This pine 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. The doo...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Painted cupboard – Floral bonnetiere – 1844
Located in PARIS, FR
Charming painted pine cupboard, dated 1844, a fine example of Alpine / Rhenish folk furniture from the 19th century. This one-door bonnetière is decorated with two floral panels feat...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Original Blue Painted Pine Sideboard from Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
Bright colors abound in this original painted sideboard with flowers in red, yellow and white against a bright blue background. Please take a mo...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Original Blue Painted Sideboard Cabinet, Sweden dated 1843
Located in Round Top, TX
While you can frequently find original painted Swedish trunks, it is difficult to find a cabinet or sideboard with exceptional original folk art paint such as this one. The two panel...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Late 19th Century Highly Painted Pine Sideboard Cabinet, Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
Bright colors abound in this original painted sideboard with traditional flowers in red and orange against a blue background. Please take a moment to examine close up photos to appre...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
Shades of red fading and blending into each other in a stylized grain pattern are used to beautiful effect in the background of this extraordinary painted trunk. The design on the f...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love these extra long blanket chests. Placed against the wall it has as many uses as the variety of things you can put in it, or it can make a p...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

hand painted pine cabinet, circa 1850
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Cupboard from the rural south of Germany, dating from around 1850. The cupboard was probably given as a wedding gift. This cupboard is made of solid pine and is hand-painted in sligh...
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1850s German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Georgian Palladian Corner Cupboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George II hanging corner cupboard with great architectural details, the pedimented top with keystone arch over two panel door flanked by fluted pilasters, the interior with love...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Swedish mid 19th century hand painted oak dome top coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid 19th century hand painted oak dome top coffer circa 1852. Vibrant and beautiful dome top trunk of grand proportions.  Hand painted by jons persson (1811-1866) who was ba...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

19th Century Antique Moroccan Hand Painted Wood Berber Chest
Located in New York, NY
This 19th century Moroccan Berber chest is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Made from pine wood, it features beautifully painted sides and top, showcasing intricate patterns and vibra...
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19th Century Moroccan Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Exceptional Painted Bookcase with Gold Leaf Carvings
Located in Vo', Veneto
Exceptional bookcase painted in blue and red with gold leaf carvings. Two large side pillars, with richly carved scrolls, lacquered and gilded wi...
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1810s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fir

Early 19th century hand painted Swedish folk art coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century hand painted swedish folk art coffer circa 1810. Good quality swedish blanket chest presented in original paint with hand painted floral wreath to the front, init...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Antique Painted Pine Cabinet, Italian Cabinetmaker, Made in Tuscany
Located in Odense, DK
This charming 18th-century painted pine cabinet, crafted by an Italian cabinetmaker in Tuscany, is a rustic masterpiece. Made from sturdy pine, it showcases the traditional Arte Pove...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Primitive Wall Shelf in Pine, By a Swedish Carpenter, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A truly authentic wall shelf / vitrine, made by a Swedish carpenter in the late 19th century. Constructed from durable pine wood, the shelf exudes a rustic charm characteristic of pr...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Pine

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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Cherry

18th Century Folk Art Wall Shelf, Island of Amager, Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
18th century Folk Art wall shelf, Island of Amager, Denmark Shelf is decorated with carved figures.
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Rare Antique Handcrafted Swedish Tall Black Painted Pine Folk Art Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare folk art cabinet from Järvsö in Hälsingland, Sweden. The cabinet is made by hand in solid pine around 1790 to 1810 and has the original paint which is in very good condition. No...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Tramp Art Secretary Desk of Diminutive Size
Located in Downingtown, PA
Tramp Art Secretary Desk of Diminutive Size, late-19th century. The secretary desk is black over red with thumb-nail moldings. The top with dra...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Mid 19th century hand painted Swedish oak coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century hand painted swedish oak coffer circa 1852. Beautiful dome top coffer made from solid oak.  Hand painted using traditional methods in a green, brown and yellow sche...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Folky Outsider Art Salvaged Wood Cabinet, Late 20th Century
Located in Ferndale, MI
Folky outsider art salvaged wood cabinet in teal/light verdigris with gold Egyptian symbols on castors. Two cabinet doors with ankh symbols with two drawers below. Inside four box dr...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Original Hand Painted Small Cabinet, Austria circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
The colorful painted finish is all original on this delightful small cabinet from Austria resting on tapered feet. Tones of orange, red, brown, yellow, ocher and green are all blend...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Green Decorator Armoire With Currier & Ives Scenes
Located in Elkton, MD
The armoire features a green painted finish and two large doors adorned with Currier & Ives prints. The cupboard provides ample storage space and has a central locking mechanism with...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Folk Art case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, folk art, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, softwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Ira Yeager, Robert Thompson, 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 case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $565 and tops out at $41,064 while the average work can sell for $3,450.

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