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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 Swedish Cabinet dated 1798
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 floral bouquet and f...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

American Folk Art Red Painted Hanging Wall-Mounted Shelf, 19th century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
AMERICAN RED-PAINTED HANGING WALL SHELFProbably Pennsylvania circa the first half of the 19th centuryItem # 310ZPI05Q A compelling and most useful open bookcase, the simple and auste...
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Original Painted Corner Cabinet Cupboard, Sweden dated 1824
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique pine corner cabinet still maintains its original earth toned faux wood grain paint with beautiful floral details along panels and crown typical of the Dalarna region of ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Antique Swedish Pine Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Summerland, CA
Charming Swedish two piece pine wall and base cabinet. Each piece is accent trim in decorative triangular cut outs. Upper cabinet has Glass door display that locks and open shelf ...
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1870s Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

19th Century Folk Art Swedish Buffet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century Folk Art buffet. The top section includes storage drawers, below are two doors opening to more useful stroage. The foot board features decorative swag design. Dry scr...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Mid-19th Century Hand Painted Folk Art Cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-19th Century hand painted folk art cupboard, circa 1856. Swedish floor standing cupboard with a hand painted date of 1856, but we believe the piece to be earlier. Quite possib...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Chest from Moldava, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Hardwood chest from Moldava, circa 1800. The chest is decorated on the outside with carvings. The chest is free of woodworm. Over the years the two back legs became a bit shorter.
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Early 19th Century Moldovan Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fruitwood

Original Hand Painted Drop Leaf Table Cabinet Sideboard, Sweden Dated 1813
Located in Round Top, TX
The elaborate painted finish is all original, making this unique drop leaf table a special find. Not only craftsmanship but ingenuity is revealed as this table also serves as a cabin...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

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 1846, surrounded by hand painted florals. Interior with original hand painted inscription to the lid, complete with fitted candle box. Original hinges and strap work, original lock is present but not fitted because there is no key. Standing on painted plinth...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Swedish Early 19th Century Painted Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish early 19th century painted pine chest of drawers circa 1800. Fine quality chest of drawers, fitted with 4 graduating drawers that open on the key. Bold red paint that has ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Large Hand Painted 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large hand painted 19th century chest of drawers circa 1820. Substantial european pine chest of drawers quite possibly from hungary. Hand painted in a black and red tonal colou...
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Early 19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Antique Rare Swedish Folk Art Authentic Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique rare Swedish sideboard in folk art from northern Sweden. The sideboard is from around 1810 to 1820 and is in an unusual model. The sideboard has an oversized table top and tw...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Antique Swedish Untouched Veneered Elm Clock Cabinet
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

Hand painted mid 19th century Swedish wall cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Hand painted mid 19th century Swedish wall cabinet circa 1846. Beautiful traditional Swedish pine cabinet. This cabinet was made by Janis Hjertner who lived in lima in Sweden and d...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

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 region. Heavy chest of drawers made from solid thic...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Swat Valley Hand Painted Chest
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Wonderful hand painted swat valley chest. The colors are great on this piece. There is a sliding door that allows access into this chest.
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Early 1900s Pakistani Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Early 19th Century Unusual Swedish Folk Art Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish unusual folk art sideboard from Hälsingland in Sweden made during the early 1800s, around 1820 to 1830. The sideboard is painted pine with the original untouched paint. There is some distress and natural patina after use. The paint is a black base with stylised clouds painted...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Large Folk Art Gothic Tramp Art Wall Shelf with Bin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large Folk Art Gothic Tramp Art wall shelf with bin. Stare and shape cut-outs. 57" tall from tip to tip, 19" wide and 12" deep. Very ornate bin probably wall used for papers but woul...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

18th Century German Oak Cupboard
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 18th century German cupboard from the lower Rhine area. Two-door oak corpus with projecting moulded cornice. Doors and pilasters partially ca...
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18th Century German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish folk art chest in pine. The chest is made during the early 19th century, around 1820, completely by hand. It has its original paint with a hand painted floral decor....
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Antique English Painted Chest Of Drawers Dressing Table Scumbled Folk Art
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A very decorative English pine dressing chest of three drawers with an attractive honey hue and contrasting ebonized knob handles, surmounted by a dressing-glass, which can be easy r...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mirror, Pine, Paint

Primitive 19th C. “Hewn” Oak Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully simple hewn oak shelving unit/cupboard. Originating from the mountains of Central Europe the unit is constructed entirely of thick hand cut pieces of oak with a hinged...
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1860s Romanian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Folk Art Faux Grain Paintedblanket Chest, c1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Folk Art blanket chest offers grain painted exterior with front having central diamond, interior with patch box, raised on ebonized legs, c1860 Measures - 25.5'' H x 49''...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Petite Folk Art Hand-Painted Commode with Hinged Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive Folk Art cabinet / commode with original paint in attractive black and red palette and extraordinary hand-painted decoration (ca 19th Century, USA). Sourced from a century...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Original Shabby Painted Chest of Drawers This Delightful 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Original Shabby Painted Chest of Drawers This delightful 3 Drawer Chest of drawers is in its original painted finish which is in used but still very attractive condition This is...
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Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Dark Green Floral Painted Blanket Chest Early 19th Century
Located in Albignasego, IT
Floral Green Painted Blanket Chest H.48 cm – W.118 cm – D.57 cm Painted Tyrolean chest, dark green/teal blue. On the front, three large framed backgrounds enclose floral decorations...
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Early 1800s Austrian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fir

19th Century Country Swedish Painted Farmhouse Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical 19th century country Swedish painted farmhouse cabinet dresser topped with a cupboard plate rack. The cabinet features a colorful festive f...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

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

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Wood

19th Century, Swedish Floral Painted Dome Top Wedding Trunk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming mid-19th century Swedish wedding trunk or dowry trunk featuring floral painted reserves over a blue background. This dome-top oak trunk ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

1808 Blu Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Albignasego, IT
Blue Painted Chest Dated 1808 Measurements: H. 44cm – L. 122cm – P. 58cm Period: 1808 Origin: Tyrol Essence: Fir Ancient painted chest, in fir wood, entirely painted in intense blu...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fir

19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Chest or Bench
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century Swedish folk art painted pine long chest or bench, dated 1877. Great for both a bench and storage, it is long and narrow with a large divided section inside. The ches...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Chestnut Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Albignasego, IT
Ancient painted chest in chestnut Measures: H. 78cm – L. 146cm – P. 52cm Ancient painted chest, entirely built in chestnut wood On the front there are decorations with stylize...
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1820s Austrian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chestnut

1769 Green Floral Painted Wardrobe, Central Europe
Located in Albignasego, IT
Green Tyrolean painted cabinet dated 1769 - Central Europe Alpine Region Measures: H. 190 cm - L. 140 cm (154 cm to the frames) - P. 53cm (60 cm to the frames) Tyrolean painted...
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1760s German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fir

French Hand Painted Folk Art Desk by Gérard Rigot
Located in Ferndale, MI
Gérard Rigot's (b.1929) colorful hand painted oak Folk Art desk. From the aboriginal women painted on the two front legs to the pineapples painted on the ...
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20th Century French Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, 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

Hand painted mid 19th century Swedish pine wall cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Hand painted mid 19th century swedish pine wall cupboard circa 1861. Good quality traditional hand painted swedish wall cupboard.  Made from pine and painted in a blue/orange and ru...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Exceptional 1750 Red and Blu Painted Blanket Chest, Central Europe
Located in Albignasego, IT
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 Swedish Folk Art Painted Cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Swedish folk art painted cupboard circa 1820. We are pleased to offer this Swedish traditional hand painted cupboard in original condition, which would of been ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Traditional 19th Century Painted Swedish Dome Trunk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Traditional 19th century painted Swedish dome trunk circa 1861. Hand painted and dated 1861, but chest is older as they are often given away as marriage gifts. Made from oak ra...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, 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 i...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Early 19th Century hand decorated Swedish pine coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century hand decorated swedish pine coffer circa 1805. Real piece of rural swedish woodwork from the early 19th century. Pine rectangular box, which has been stained a d...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Albignasego, IT
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

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

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Pine, Paint

18th Century Oak Chest with Wrought Iron
Located in Albignasego, IT
Chest-Coffer in Oak H.47 cm – L.71 cm – D.45 cm Antique chest-chest in oak wood. The lid has the classic "donkey's back" shape; wrought iron elements that served as reinforcement t...
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1730s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Traditional Swedish Hand Painted 19th Century Painted Wardrobe
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Traditional Swedish hand painted 19th century painted wardrobe circa 1822. We are pleased to offer this piece of hand painted folk art furniture...
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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 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 sc...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Paint

Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Blanket Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century swedish painted blanket box circa 1816. Traditional rag painted swedish box which is initialed and dated 1816.  Flat top lid which makes it ideal for doubling u...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Wall Cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Swedish painted wall cupboard circa 1822. Fine quality Dalarna region wall cupboard.  Hand painted in orange, reds and greens.  Shaped cornice below which the i...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Antique Storage Piece in Oak, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique storage piece in oak, early 20th century. Storage piece, bakery cabinet, made in Europe in the early 20th century. One-of-a-kind piece, originally used to rise bread. Can now be used as a dresser, a wardrobe, or even as a storage piece to display vinyl records or architectural plans. Measurements are: W 180 cm, D 64 cm, H 179 cm, D (open) 140 cm, W (open) 250 cm. Because of its historic value, this antique bakery...
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Early 20th Century European Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Small Antique Swedish Chest of Drawers/Filing Cabinet Great Green Patina 1880s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Small antique Swedish chest of drawers/ filing cabinet made of solid pine with turquoise/petroleum green paint patinated from wear and...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Tall Swedish Pine Cabinet Cupboard, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
This pine cabinet or cupboard stands at 8.5' tall. Notice the original painted faux wood finish over the natural pine wood, which was the folk art tradition/style of the era. Tall an...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Late 18th Century Italian Light Blue Chest
Located in Albignasego, IT
Italian Light Blue Chest H. 38cm - W. 84cm - D. 44cm Chest painted in light blue, in fir wood, small in size, with "onion" legs. Internally there is a small compartment with a fold...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fir

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 particular statement in front of th...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Original Green Painted Single Door Armoire, Germany circa 1820
Located in Round Top, TX
This charming single door armoire is in excellent original condition. The case is painted a dark green with red folk art accents seen in the painted panels, crown and base. The orig...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

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

Scandinavian Blue Marriage Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wonderful 19th Century Scandinavian blue painted marriage chest, with the owner's initials and dated 1874, the domed top with cleated ends, the ...
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1870s Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch, Pine

Early 19th Century Blu Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Albignasego, IT
Blue Painted Chest Measurements: H.52 – L.123 – P.61 Period: Early 19th century Origin: Tyrol Essence: Fir Tyrolean painted chest entirely painted in teal blue. On the front there ...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fir

Original Painted Pine Swedish Cabinet Cupboard, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This cabinet is a remarkable example of Swedish country craftsmanship and original folk art painting. The deep patina of the pine is a result of many generations of use and age. The ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art 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, more furniture and collectibles 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 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 $620 and tops out at $42,712 while the average work can sell for $3,191.

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