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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
Exceptional Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted bridal wardrobe 1784
Exceptional Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted bridal wardrobe 1784

Exceptional Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted bridal wardrobe 1784

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Exceptional antique painted bridal wardrobe from Austria, dated 1784. A special piece because of its rich folk art decoration and striking use of colour. The painted panels feature c...

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1780s Austrian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Tyrolean-Style Painted Cabinet, dated 1801, Folk Art
Tyrolean-Style Painted Cabinet, dated 1801, Folk Art

Tyrolean-Style Painted Cabinet, dated 1801, Folk Art

Located in Vo', Veneto

Tyrolean-Style Painted Cabinet, dated 1801 Antique painted Tyrolean cabinet, dated 1801. Made of fir wood, this antique piece of furniture features the typical light blue lacquer fin...

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Early 1800s German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Fir

Rustic Weathered Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Bridal Cabinet from 1794
Rustic Weathered Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Bridal Cabinet from 1794

Rustic Weathered Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Bridal Cabinet from 1794

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

An exceptional antique bridal armoire dating from 1794, originating from Franconia, southern Germany. This piece immediately stands out as a highly exclusive item full of character, ...

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1790s German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Rustic Weathered Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Bridal Cabinet
Rustic Weathered Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Bridal Cabinet

Rustic Weathered Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Bridal Cabinet

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

An exceptional antique bridal wardrobe dating to around 1825, originating from Franconia, southern Germany. We recently discovered this piece in a grand, late 18th-century farmhouse,...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Bridal Cabinet from 1841
Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Bridal Cabinet from 1841

Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Bridal Cabinet from 1841

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Antique bridal wardrobe dating from 1841, originating from Franconia, southern Germany. Its weathered character and painted details give the piece a stunning appearance. Both the des...

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1840s German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

19thc L.E. Morrison Flat Top Leather Trunk W/Leather & Iron Locks
19thc L.E. Morrison Flat Top Leather Trunk W/Leather & Iron Locks

19thc L.E. Morrison Flat Top Leather Trunk W/Leather & Iron Locks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

L.E. MORRISON 19th century storage flat top trunk. leather and metal with iron locks and original hardware and original leather handles. all in good shape. The trunk is in mint cond...

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

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Metal

1743 Alpine (Northern Italy) Floral-Painted Cabinet
1743 Alpine (Northern Italy) Floral-Painted Cabinet

1743 Alpine (Northern Italy) Floral-Painted Cabinet

Located in Vo', Veneto

Antique Tyrolean-Style Painted Wardrobe Technical Information: Period: Dated 1743 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Height: 175 cm (68.8 in) Width: 110 cm (43.3 in) – 123 cm (48.4 in) to the ...

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1740s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fir

Antique Folk Art Secretary Desk from Northern Sweden with Original Blue Paint
Antique Folk Art Secretary Desk from Northern Sweden with Original Blue Paint

Antique Folk Art Secretary Desk from Northern Sweden with Original Blue Paint

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique folk art secretary desk from northern Sweden made by hand in solid pine around 1850. Untouched original condition with unusual light blue paint. The desk has an interior with...

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

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Pine

Spanish 18th Century Hand-Painted Wardrobe, Folk Art Style, Pine, Iron
Spanish 18th Century Hand-Painted Wardrobe, Folk Art Style, Pine, Iron

Spanish 18th Century Hand-Painted Wardrobe, Folk Art Style, Pine, Iron

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An 18th century painted wardrobe from Spain, displaying a particular Andalusian folk art style in a charming color palette that could be mistaken for Scandinavian. The large, rectili...

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18th Century Spanish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Italian 18th Century Painted Wardrobe in Folk Art Style
Italian 18th Century Painted Wardrobe in Folk Art Style

Italian 18th Century Painted Wardrobe in Folk Art Style

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An 18th century painted wardrobe from northern Italy, displaying a particular Tyrolean-Germanic folk art style of marriage furniture, hence the charming illustrations to celebrate th...

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18th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Pine Bridal cabinet, dated 1815
Pine Bridal cabinet, dated 1815

Pine Bridal cabinet, dated 1815

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This characterful pine cabinet from the rural south of Germany, dated 1815, is a special piece with a romantic history: it was once given as a wedding gift. The cabinet is hand-paint...

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1810s German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Swedish Folk Art Cabinet (19th Century, Painted, Northern Sweden)
Swedish Folk Art Cabinet (19th Century, Painted, Northern Sweden)

Swedish Folk Art Cabinet (19th Century, Painted, Northern Sweden)

Located in Kvidinge, SE

This is a classic two-part pine cabinet, typical of a Swedish northern home from the 19th century. The cabinet is painted in a beautiful light blue shade, a color that was very popul...

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

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Brass

Original Hand Painted Swedish Pine Two Door Cupboard Cabinet Dated 1771
Original Hand Painted Swedish Pine Two Door Cupboard Cabinet Dated 1771

Original Hand Painted Swedish Pine Two Door Cupboard Cabinet Dated 1771

Located in Round Top, TX

Original hand painted Swedish two door cabinet dated 1771, crafted in pine with a dark aged patina. The original painted finish features yellow flowers and green vines set against a ...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Antique Painted Chest, dated 1773, Folk Art
Antique Painted Chest, dated 1773, Folk Art

Antique Painted Chest, dated 1773, Folk Art

Located in Vo', Veneto

Painted Chest Dated 1773 Code: C180 Period: dated 1773 Origin: Tyrol Essence: Fir Height:- 56cm Width: 142 cm Depth: 62 cm Description: A firwood chest, fully painted and dated 177...

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1770s German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fir

19th Century Original Hand Painted Blanket Chest of Three Drawers from Hungary
19th Century Original Hand Painted Blanket Chest of Three Drawers from Hungary

19th Century Original Hand Painted Blanket Chest of Three Drawers from Hungary

Located in Round Top, TX

The warm earth tone colors are all original on this hand-painted antique blanket chest of 3 drawers from Hungary. The lovely panels with hand painted flower garlands, birds, grapes a...

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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th C. English Painted Pine Chest with Georgian Manor Façade
19th C. English Painted Pine Chest with Georgian Manor Façade

19th C. English Painted Pine Chest with Georgian Manor Façade

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A charming English country folk art painted pine trunk or blanket chest, hand-decorated with a weathered architectural façade resembling a grand Georgian manor country house on the f...

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

Materials

Iron

Two-Part Antique Pine Corner Cabinet, Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 19th Century
Two-Part Antique Pine Corner Cabinet, Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 19th Century

Two-Part Antique Pine Corner Cabinet, Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 19th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A charming Danish two-part corner cabinet crafted in solid pine during the early 19th century. The cabinet displays beautifully carved Gothic-inspired arch motifs on the doors, comp...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Painted Pine Linen Press, Folk Art Style
18th Century Swedish Painted Pine Linen Press, Folk Art Style

18th Century Swedish Painted Pine Linen Press, Folk Art Style

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A Swedish pine buffet à deux corps (that is, a cabinet on chest in two sections) with origins in the 18th century designed with features and style that suit many decorating tastes an...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Swedish Farmhouse Corner Cabinet, 1817
Swedish Farmhouse Corner Cabinet, 1817

Swedish Farmhouse Corner Cabinet, 1817

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This antique Swedish corner cabinet from 1817 is a beautiful example of the traditional Allmoge style, also known as the farmhouse style. The cabinet features authentic hand-painted ...

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1810s Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage American Folk Art Painted Wooden Shelf Carved Birds Decor
Vintage American Folk Art Painted Wooden Shelf Carved Birds Decor

Vintage American Folk Art Painted Wooden Shelf Carved Birds Decor

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Naive Folk Art wooden shelf features charming carved bird shaped sides with elongated oval back and two small hooks on the bottom. The shelf is hand painted with abstract fl...

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20th Century American Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

19th C. Country English Painted Georgian House Blanket Chest
19th C. Country English Painted Georgian House Blanket Chest

19th C. Country English Painted Georgian House Blanket Chest

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A charming country English folk art blanket chest or storage trunk crafted from pine measuring nearly 3.5' feet wide. The chest features a later hand-painted Georgian manor house faç...

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

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Iron

Large Rustic Farmhouse Romantic Folk Art Bridal Chest
Large Rustic Farmhouse Romantic Folk Art Bridal Chest

Large Rustic Farmhouse Romantic Folk Art Bridal Chest

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Special antique bridal chest, dating from around 1800, originating from southern Germany/Austria. This piece of furniture is painted in an atmospheric and traditional way in blue and...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Bridal Cabinet in blue, dated 1811
Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Bridal Cabinet in blue, dated 1811

Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Bridal Cabinet in blue, dated 1811

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Antique bridal cabinet dating from 1811, originating from Franconia, southern Germany. The heavy, weathered character and the original paintings give it a stunning appearance. Both t...

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1810s German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1911
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1911

Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1911

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

This beautiful antique bridal chest dates from 1911 and features highly decorative painting. This piece originates from Romania and is a stunning example of folk art from that period...

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1910s Romanian Vintage Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Swedish Blanket Chest dating 1845
Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Swedish Blanket Chest dating 1845

Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Swedish Blanket Chest dating 1845

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Painted Swedish folk art chest, dating from 1845. The chest is painted a warm oxblood red and decorated with decorative brass brass accents. The paint shows beautiful, weathered wear...

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1840s Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Paint

Rustic Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest from 1853
Rustic Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest from 1853

Rustic Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest from 1853

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

A fairly large painted bridal chest from southern Germany. The chest has a very rustic appearance and displays plenty of character. It is primarily painted in a soft green and decora...

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1850s German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Swedish Rustic Farmhouse Painted Folk Art Corner Cabinet / Cupboard dating 1840
Swedish Rustic Farmhouse Painted Folk Art Corner Cabinet / Cupboard dating 1840

Swedish Rustic Farmhouse Painted Folk Art Corner Cabinet / Cupboard dating 1840

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

This beautiful Swedish corner cabinet from 1840 is crafted from pine and still features its original decorative paint. Painted in a soft blue with red accents, it's adorned with flor...

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1840s Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Pine Folk Art Cabinet, circa 1920
Pine Folk Art Cabinet, circa 1920

Pine Folk Art Cabinet, circa 1920

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This wabi sabi folk art cabinet from circa 1920 is crafted from pine and exudes pure craftsmanship and authenticity. The handmade design is characterized by graceful, organic forms a...

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1920s Romanian Vintage Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1840
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1840

Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1840

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Beautiful painted bridal chest from Germany, specifically from the Franconian Alb. The chest is painted in oxblood red and features beautiful floral decorations on the front panels. ...

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1840s German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Antique Northern Swedish Rare Folk Art Cabinet with Original Paint
Antique Northern Swedish Rare Folk Art Cabinet with Original Paint

Antique Northern Swedish Rare Folk Art Cabinet with Original Paint

Located in Kramfors, SE

Rare folk art cabinet from northern Sweden made around 1820 to 1830. Made by hand in solid pine in two parts. Original first layer of paint from the early 1800s. The paint shows the ...

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

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Pine

19th century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest
19th century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest

19th century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th Century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest circa 1890. Here we have a marriage chest which is likely to be from Switzerland.  Using...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Paint

Early 19th century Swedish hand painted cupboard
Early 19th century Swedish hand painted cupboard

Early 19th century Swedish hand painted cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century Swedish hand painted cupboard circa 1804. Beautiful example of Swedish hand painted furniture using the kurbit method of applying paint.  BASE brown colour with m...

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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 hand painted Swedish marriage chest
Early 19th century hand painted Swedish marriage chest

Early 19th century hand painted Swedish marriage chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century hand painted Swedish marriage chest circa 1807. During our travels around Scandinavia we come across numerous folk art and rustic coffers of this era, but this is...

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

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Pine, Paint

Country English Painted Pine Trunk with Georgian House Facade
Country English Painted Pine Trunk with Georgian House Facade

Country English Painted Pine Trunk with Georgian House Facade

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Charming grand country English folk art blanket chest or trunk crafted from pine. The chest features a painted Georgian manor house facade on three sides. The house is decorated with...

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20th Century English Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest

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

Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Bridal Cabinet 1844
Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Bridal Cabinet 1844

Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Bridal Cabinet 1844

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Antique bridal wardrobe dating from 1844, originating from Franconia, southern Germany. The heavily aged character and original paintings give it an amazing appearance. Both the desi...

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1840s German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Cabinet 1817
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Cabinet 1817

Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Cabinet 1817

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Antique folk art wedding cabinet dating from 1817 from Franconia, southern Germany. This cabinet has a warm appearance and enough details to immediately stand out. Suitable for an in...

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1810s German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843
Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843

Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843

Located in New York, NY

Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843. This exquisite chest exhibits splendid hand-painted floral motifs executed in pretty reds, blues, and yellows cast against a dark ...

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1840s Hungarian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Hungarian Original Hand Painted Pine One-Door Armoire
19th Century Hungarian Original Hand Painted Pine One-Door Armoire

19th Century Hungarian Original Hand Painted Pine One-Door Armoire

Located in Round Top, TX

19th century Hungarian one-door armoire crafted in pine, retaining its original hand painted finish. The exterior features a faux wood background in earth tones of brown and russet, ...

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Early 19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wrought Iron

American Folk Art Blanket Chest, Hand-Painted Wood, Circa 1800
American Folk Art Blanket Chest, Hand-Painted Wood, Circa 1800

American Folk Art Blanket Chest, Hand-Painted Wood, Circa 1800

Located in Astoria, NY

American Polychrome Painted Wood Blanket Chest, circa 1800, with American sigil, soldier and equestrian vignettes to the top and sides, two bottom short drawers. 24" H x 47" W x 22"...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

18th Century Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Bridal Cabinet
18th Century Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Bridal Cabinet

18th Century Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Bridal Cabinet

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Antique bridal cabinet dating from around 1780, originating from Franconia, southern Germany. Its heavily weathered character and original paintings give it a stunning appearance. Bo...

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Late 18th Century German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Rustic Farmhouse Primitive Wabi Sabi Folk Art Painted Alpine Bridal Cabinet
Rustic Farmhouse Primitive Wabi Sabi Folk Art Painted Alpine Bridal Cabinet

Rustic Farmhouse Primitive Wabi Sabi Folk Art Painted Alpine Bridal Cabinet

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Imposing antique painted bridal wardrobe from the Alpine region, dating from around 1725. This wardrobe, over 300 years old, has a beautiful, primitive appearance with authentically ...

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1720s German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

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

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

Antique 18th Century Zanzibar Trunk With Studded Copper Decoration
Antique 18th Century Zanzibar Trunk With Studded Copper Decoration

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

Mid 19th century Swedish folk art hand painted pine coffer
Mid 19th century Swedish folk art hand painted pine coffer

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

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chest
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chest

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chest

Located in Allerum, SE

Fine 19th century Swedish folk art chest in painted pine wood & wrought iron. Polychrome painted decoration with clouds and a cartouche decorated with flowers. Dated 1802 on the lid....

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

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Pine

Swedish Hand-Painted Pine Armoire Dated 1823
Swedish Hand-Painted Pine Armoire Dated 1823

Swedish Hand-Painted Pine Armoire Dated 1823

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 19th century Swedish armoire constructed of pine and dated 1823, featuring its original hand-painted finish. The cabinet displays a deep red to burgundy background with four ri...

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

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Pine, Paint

Exceptional Painted Bookcase with Gold Leaf Carvings
Exceptional Painted Bookcase with Gold Leaf Carvings

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

Swedish 18th Century Painted Coffer, Solid Pine, Folk Art, Hand-Carved
Swedish 18th Century Painted Coffer, Solid Pine, Folk Art, Hand-Carved

Swedish 18th Century Painted Coffer, Solid Pine, Folk Art, Hand-Carved

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A Swedish, solid pine coffer from the 1700s, this roomy storage trunk has paneled construction graced by hand-painted illustrations in the pilasters depicting imaginative red floral ...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Early 19th Century Decorated Swedish Corner Cabinet
Early 19th Century Decorated Swedish Corner Cabinet

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

The Folk Painter’s Hand: 19th Century Painted Armoire
The Folk Painter’s Hand: 19th Century Painted Armoire

The Folk Painter’s Hand: 19th Century Painted Armoire

Located in New York, NY

This painted armoire, dated 1819, is a vivid example of early 19th-century European folk art furniture. Set against a deep blue ground, it is richly decorated with hand-painted flora...

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

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Wood, Pine

Early 20th century Folk art rustic cabinet / side table from France
Early 20th century Folk art rustic cabinet / side table from France

Early 20th century Folk art rustic cabinet / side table from France

Located in Antwerp, BE

Charming early 20th century French rustic cabinet / side table made from solid elm, showcasing a warm, dark patina acquired through decades of use. The piece features a distinctive h...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Franconia, First Half of the 19th Century
Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Franconia, First Half of the 19th Century

Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Franconia, First Half of the 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Hand-painted two-door armoire in fir wood with a dark base color and red accents. The door panels feature geometric and floral motifs, echoed on the chamfered corners. The flat, slig...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th C. Country English Georgian House Facade Painted Trunk
19th C. Country English Georgian House Facade Painted Trunk

19th C. Country English Georgian House Facade Painted Trunk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A charming English country folk art painted pine trunk or blanket chest, hand-decorated with an architectural façade resembling a grand Georgian manor country house on the front and ...

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

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Iron

Antique 19th Century German or Austrian Original Blue Painted Pine Blanket Chest
Antique 19th Century German or Austrian Original Blue Painted Pine Blanket Chest

Antique 19th Century German or Austrian Original Blue Painted Pine Blanket Chest

Located in Centennial, CO

An absolutely charming mid to late 1900s antique German or Austrian blanket chest with the original paint. The base of the blanket chest is painted a deep teal blue which is offset b...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

18th c. Italian Buffet with Iron Details in Original Green Paint
18th c. Italian Buffet with Iron Details in Original Green Paint

18th c. Italian Buffet with Iron Details in Original Green Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

An Italian 18th century buffet in stunning original green paint with original hand-forged iron hinges. Tongue and groove joinery on the top and sides. Hand-carved, decorative legs. ...

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18th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Primitive Wall Shelf in Pine, By a Swedish Carpenter, Late 19th Century
Primitive Wall Shelf in Pine, By a Swedish Carpenter, Late 19th Century

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

Early 19th Century Original Painted Swedish Tall Pine Cabinet
Early 19th Century Original Painted Swedish Tall Pine Cabinet

Early 19th Century Original Painted Swedish Tall Pine Cabinet

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 19th-century Swedish tall pine cabinet built in two sections with original painted finish. Blue painted panels remain visible throughout, with much of the surface worn down to ...

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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.