Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

This characterful pine cabinet from the rural south of Germany, dated 1794, is a special piece with a romantic history: it was once given as a wedding gift. The cabinet is hand-paint...

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...

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...

Charming grand country English folk art blanket chest or storage trunk crafted from pine measuring 3 feet wide. The chest features a later painted Georgian Manor house facade on thre...

A charming and rare antique Dansih "Almue" cabinet, beautifully decorated in the tradition of Scandinavian folk art. The piece features a soft green painted surface with hand-painted...

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, ...

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 ...

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...

Late 18th century Danish chest of three drawers crafted in pine. The chest retains its original blue painted finish with faded red trim and residual floral decoration visible across ...

Discover a touch of history with this captivating 19th-century peasant cabinet, a testament to exquisite Scandinavian folk art. Exhibiting a beau...

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

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, ...

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...

19th-century Hungarian pine armoire featuring its original hand-painted finish in vibrant tones of red, dark blue, yellow, and green throughout. Painted dental molding accents the cr...

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...

Rustic Oak "Folk art" Wooden Chest of Drawers, France circa 1920's

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...

19th century original painted Hungarian cabinet or armoire constructed of pine, featuring an old yellow, black and red painted finish with extensive folk art decoration. Painted flor...

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....

19th-century Hungarian two-door armoire crafted in pine and retaining its original hand-painted finish. The cabinet features turned columns flanking the doors and rests on simple blo...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

This striking German Tramp Art chest of drawers dates to the 19th century and exemplifies the highly labor-intensive folk carving tradition associated with Central European vernacular furniture. Constructed in softwood, the chest is entirely covered in dense, repetitive chip-carved geometric motifs, creating a richly textured surface across the drawer fronts, sides, and base. The façade is organized with four drawers, each fitted with original brass hardware that provides a warm contrast to the carved wood surface. The top features a checkerboard-style plank construction, further reinforcing the handcrafted character of the piece. The carving is notably deep and consistent, suggesting skilled, time-consuming manual work rather than decorative surface tooling. The proportions and solid build give the chest a strong architectural presence, making it suitable not only as storage but also as a focal decorative object in an interior. Pieces of this type are often associated with itinerant or workshop-based folk traditions in German-speaking regions, where Tramp Art techniques were widely practiced in the late 19th century. An inscription visible on the back—executed in reverse and likely an early ownership mark—appears to be Germanic in origin, further supporting the Central European attribution. This chest would integrate naturally into interiors favoring folk art, rustic European, Brutalist, or collected eclectic styles, and stands as a compelling example of authentic 19th-century Tramp Art furniture.

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

Early 19th Century Hand-Painted German Two-Door Armoire Shrunk Early 19th-century German pine two-door armoire ("Shrunk") retaining its hand-painted finish. Front doors feature four ...

This is an interesting and unusual trunk. The construction is typically German. The bold moldings pegged into the lid edges and the heavy trim to the base, the spring-loaded lock a...

This is an antique French glass cabinet. The top door is made of ripple glass, and its unique, slightly wavy distortion conveys the craftsmanship and elegance of the time. This "wav...

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...

Exceptional bookcase painted in blue and red with gold leaf carvings. Two large side pillars, with richly carved scrolls, lacquered and gilded wi...

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....

Peter Hunt, 1896-1967 was an American artist whose work was described as Folk Art. He lived many years on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. He gained recognition for his art in the 1940s and ...

19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Decorated Sea Chest, second half 19th Century, a large six board chest with elongate iron hinges, carved wooden beckets with original rope handles, iro...

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, sculptural faux golf club cabinet you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful go...

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 ...

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...

This German shrunk or armoire still maintains the quality and details of the original hand-painted finish with a unique and colorful background. The four seasons are represented in e...

Original 19th-century Swedish pine corner cabinet dated 1846, featuring its original hand-painted folk art finish. The exterior displays a traditional faux wood brown painted backgro...

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 ...

Beautifully painted bridal cabinet from Germany, specifically from the Swabian Alps. The cabinet has a very rustic appearance and shows plenty of character. Considering its age, this...

Antique bridal wardrobe from 1834, originating from Franconia in southern Germany. The heavy, lived-in character and the original paintings give the whole a special appearance. Both ...

Beutiful Salvador Corona hand painted and signed cabinet with drawers, Mexico / Tucson, 1940s. Good original condition with honest attractive wear.

Early 19th century Swedish painted wall cupboard circa 1822. Fine quality Dalarna region wall cupboard.  Hand painted in orange, reds and greens.  Shaped cornice below which the ini...

18th century Folk Art wall shelf, Island of Amager, Denmark Shelf is decorated with carved figures.

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...

Ingenuity in Miniature: A Rare American Tramp Art Secretary Desk This remarkable Tramp Art Secretary Desk is a prime example of ambitious American...

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. ...

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 ...

Beautiful 19th century general store large scale yellow pine apothecary in old surface. Found in the north eastern united states. Most likely of Pennsylvania origin. Red stain grain ...

Genuine unusual antique sideboard from the early 19th century, around 1820. The sideboard is folk art from northern Sweden and is a unique hand-made furniture. It has the original fa...

Exceptional painted bridal chest from southern Germany, specifically from Thalmaessing in Central Franconia. This chest is not only remarkable for its highly decorative paintwork, bu...

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...

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...

A charming and functional antique late 1800s Austrian or German storage cabinet that was grain painted (faux bois) with accents of red and blue/green in a floral motif on the front d...

Pay homage to sporting history with this charming vintage hand-painted wooden trunk commemorating the legendary British Thoroughbred, Eclipse. Celebrated as the greatest racehorse of...

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 ...