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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
Maine Circa 1830 Grain Painted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hudson, NY
Absolutely beautiful, circa 1830's, grain painted, graduated chest of drawers. Likely from Maine or possibly Vermont , the workmanship is absolutely beautiful . From the fully turned...
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1830s American Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Pine, Paint

Unique Antique 19th Century Wood Folk Cabinet / Shelves, France
Located in LEWES, GB
Stunning primitive / 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 ki...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

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

1930's Ralph Cahoon Decorated Pine Blanket Chest with Family & Museum Provenance
Located in Nantucket, MA
Ralph Cahoon Decorated Pine Two Drawer Blanket Chest with Family and Museum Provenance, mid 1930s, a late 18th or early 19th Century New England pine blanket chest with hinged rectangular lid above case, over two drawers with wooden knob pulls, raised on bracket feet, hand painted by famous Cape Cod artist Ralph Cahoon in the manner of Swedish folk art "Dalmalning." The decoration features colorful stylized figures, buildings and flowers in yellow reserves on a blue ground. The chest is inscribed "Alice and John" and was in fact a wedding present from Ralph to his sister Alice Cahoon Atwood. This chest is an early example of Ralph Cahoon's interest in the folk painting tradition from central Sweden, and appears to have preceded the stylized Pennsylvania Dutch Americana folk art he painted for his wife's family business. The piece remains in very good condition - structurally very sound, and the paint strong and bright, with a small amount of scuffs and scrape exposing the underlying primer. The chest became the property of Cape Cod antiques...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Grain Painted Blanket Chest Pennsylvania Circa 1830
Located in Hudson, NY
Painted blanket chest with turned feet. Rectangular lid with applied molding above dovetail jointed case . An absolute delight, this festive jewel made of dense poplar with a buttern...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Poplar, Paint, Nutwood

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

17th Century Austrian Rustic Folk Painted Cupboard Wabi-Sabi European Primitive
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Large Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large oriental carved camphor wood chest This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood, for those of you who do not know camphor wood it look...
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1840s Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Grain Painted Blanket Chest American
Located in Hudson, NY
Painted blanket chest with bracketed feet and beautiful saw tooth apron. Top with molded edge and stepped cleats. An absolute delight, this festive 18th century jewel...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Cupboard Painted Green Gold Hairnets Riding Boots Glove Vintage Equestrian Horse
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Unusual eye-catching, characterful cupboard for a bootroom, hall or tackroom - Fun equestrian interest The top with a moulding at the back and a solid moulded edge. Two long dr...
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1970s English Vintage Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Modern Folk Art Beer Bottle Caps Wood Blanket Chest on Casters Pop Art 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Pop Art Modern wood blanket chest covered with different beer bottle caps mounted on casters. Easy to move around. Handcrafted by an Artist from Palm Beach...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Rare and Vibrant Painted Blanket Chest
Located in West Chester, PA
A rare and bright blanket chest in brilliant reds contrasted with blacks. The decoration is nicely painted with urns and flowers flanked by pillars and ...
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1780s American Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

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

18th Century Folk Art Shelf With Heart And Pineapple Carvings
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautiful folk art "Love" Shelf. An old tradition where the man had to make a gift for the fiancee, mostly the items were made in wood with birds or hearts and painted nicely.
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Charming Folk Art Curio Cabinet with Original Paint
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pine cabinet, circa 1950, is comprised of a glass paneled front and sides and retains the original black, red and blue paint. The hardware (largely brass) is all original, as is...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Folk Art "Picassiette" Deux-Corps, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and unusual dresser decorated with colorful bits of broken porcelain -- in typical French Folk Art tradition, but unusual on a piece of this size ...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

19th Century SE Asian Highly Carved Wooden and Gilded Floor/Wall Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING an EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE 19C SE Asian Highly Carved Wooden and Gilded Floor or Wall Case or cabinet featuring Hindu Gods. OUTSTANDING and VERY RARE! Mid 19th Century, cir...
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Mid-19th Century Cambodian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Gold Leaf

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

German Pine Painted Wedding Cabinet, anno 1842
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful cabinet from the rural south of Germany, once made for a certain Stephan Reihm dating from 1842. The cabinet was probably given as a wedding gift. This cabinet is made of...
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1840s German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson Folk Art Carved Oak Oval Cutting or Cheese Board
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This solid oak oval cutting board was made by the renowned English furniture maker Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson in his signature Arts & Crafts style. The cutting board has a raised han...
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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Danish Antique Green Chest of Drawers, 1850s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Antique Green Chest of Drawers, 1850s. Stunning large and impressive five drawer pine dresser made in Denmark around 1850, professionally r...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Mid 19th century traditional Swedish painted coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century traditional Swedish painted coffer circa 1855. Fine quality piece of rustic furniture, with a desirable flat top surface which lends itself to more uses than it's d...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Late 20th Century Painted Corner Armoire With Figural and Floral Motifs
Located in Elkton, MD
Hand-painted Marie Collette corner/media cupboard featuring decorative panels with figural landscapes, fruit and vine accents, and floral motifs. Crafted from pine beneath the paint,...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Antique Swedish Wooden basket 1800's painted in warm tones Handmade Folk Craft
Located in Forest, BE
Swedish antique pine and birch wooden barrel / basket . Fine quality of bentwood. It is a true piece from the early 19 century. The inside was painted white and the outer parts in a...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch, Pine

1970s Handpainted Mexican Cabinet
Located in Toronto, CA
Vintage 1970s Handpainted Mexican Cabinet from Mexico - the definition of functional art. The proud heron sits and waits in the mystical setting of palms and greenery. Two glass shel...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Gray Painted Pine Swedish Sideboard
Located in Round Top, TX
The soft gray finish has been gently distressed, bringing out the warm patina of the pine below in this lovely sideboard from Sweden. The folk art style of the contrasting white and...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Primitive Folk Art Painted Pink Wall Shelf, Handmade Curio Cabinet, Spice Rack
Located in Chicago, IL
Charming handmade folk art wall shelf in pale pink paint with curvy side brackets. One of a kind and highly functional. Can be set on a surface or hung on the wall. Lovely for curios...
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1940s Unknown Vintage Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Rustic Oak "Folk art" Wooden Chest of Drawers, France circa 1920's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rustic Oak "Folk art" Wooden Chest of Drawers, France circa 1920's
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1920s French Vintage Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

19th-Century Two-Door Cabinet with Hazel Twig and Bark. Landes, France
Located in PARIS, FR
This rare 19th-century cabinet, hailing from the Landes region in Southwest France, showcases the unique craftsmanship of hazel twigs and bark in an elegant geometric pattern. Its co...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Twig

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 reg...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Antique shepherd’s chest, 1850s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Low shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions from around 1850. These chests were made in the same way for centuries. They were deco...
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1850s Romanian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Beech

Danish Green Folk Cabinet
Located in London, GB
This incredible free standing cabinet is a wonderful example of Danish folk furniture, with excellent traditional craftsmanship techniques. This cabinet features a stunning patinated...
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1780s Danish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers from Northern Sweden
Located in Kvidinge, SE
19th century bureau This is genuine country furniture from northern Sweden, made around 1840 to 1850. The chest is made of solid pine, later painted in red on a black background, i...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Large Danish Folk Chest
Located in London, GB
An example of excellent Danish craftsmanship standing the test of time, is this gorgeous historical folk piece. This chest dates to the 18th century, with a stunning hand painted des...
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1790s Danish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Mid 19th Century Original Painted Chest of Two Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
The colorful painted finish is all original on this chest with two deep drawers, monogram on top (WC?). Generations of use are revealed in the distress to the painted finish, many ar...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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

Danish Folk Pine Chest
Located in London, GB
This incredible Danish folk linen chest is full of life and character. With a red patina to the wood and original metal hardware, this is a gorgeous historic piece. The year 1881 del...
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1810s Danish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

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

Danish Folk Art Blanket Chest in Braided Wood Slats & Iron from the 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful handmade blanket chest in braided wooden slats and cast iron fittings. Can be used as a side table and is also perfect for storage. Very go...
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1940s Danish Vintage Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

German Pine Blanket / Marriage Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Antique painted German pine blanket/marriage chest. Wonderful folk art flowers and geometric designs on facing front. Colors are still vibrant after 200 years. Two handles for easy ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wrought Iron

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

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Ironstone

Wall Mounted Oak Cabinet, Denmark 1860’s
Located in Valby, 84
Danish folk art cabinet in solid oak from the 1860’s. The cabinet was most likely used to store tobacco and made by local cabinetmaker on the island of Sjælland. This piece is the pe...
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1860s Danish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Original Hand Painted Two Door Armoire dated 1846, Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
This painted pine armoire still maintains the quality and details of the original hand-painted finish. The floral and border patterns against the brick red painted background were tr...
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Original Hand Painted Pine Two Door Armoire, Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
This painted pine armoire still maintains the quality and details of the original hand-painted finish in a soft, inviting earth tone pallet. The four floral panels are framed against...
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Antique Early 1800s Eastern European Pine Wardrobe Armoire With Original Paint
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning antique early to mid 1800s eastern European (Hungary or Romania or Czechia) pine wardrobe armoire with original paint in shades of blue, tan and deep red. A charming cente...
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
On an oxblood ground is some outstanding tapestry-style decoration of stylized floral and foliate designs. On the front two frames of ogee molding create faux panels to contain the ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Original Red Painted Swedish Sideboard Cabinet, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
This pine sideboard is a wonderful example of Swedish country craftsmanship with a warm, aged patina in the original brick red painted finish and contrasting green/teal paint along t...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Mid 19th century Swedish hand painted dome top trunk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish hand painted dome top trunk circa 1854. Beautifully decorated coffer in it's original paint.  Initialed on the front a g l d and dated 1854, further decorat...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish 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

Antique Romanian Painted Pine Blanket Chest
Located in Centennial, CO
An absolutely charming antique Romanian or eastern European painted blanket chest. Original paint in shades of green, yellow, red, blue and black. Original iron hardware. Using this ...
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Early 19th Century Romanian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Original Painted Pine Secretary Bureau from Sweden, dated 1847
Located in Round Top, TX
This unusual secretary is a special find. The remarkable folk art painted finish is all original, with a traditional faux wood motif in brown and brick red trimmed in a carved and pa...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Pine, Paint

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

Original Blue Painted Pine Armoire, dated 1835
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful painted pine armoire still maintains the quality and details of the original hand-painted finish with background tones of soft blue and teal. Note in the crown/bonnet...
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Original Hand Painted Armoire, Hungary circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This painted pine armoire still maintains the quality and details of the original hand-painted finish in an earth tone pallet. The floral patterns against the faux wood painted backg...
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Pair of handmade Folk Art Tunisian bedside tables or shelves
Located in Lyon, FR
Adorable pair of bedside tables or shelves made in Tunisia and directly brought back from our last holidays there. Carved wood and handpainted. With a secret space for you to put you...
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1980s Tunisian Vintage Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Popular Art Shelf in Pine, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Popular art shelf in pine circa 1900 Measures: depth : 23 cm.
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Early 20th Century European Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Original Hand Painted Swedish Cabinet Cupboard, Dated 1818
Located in Round Top, TX
Beautifully crafted large Swedish painted pine cabinet with curved upper bonnet and graceful panel doors standing over 7' tall. The original hand-painted finish is in excellent condi...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

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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