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Folk Art Furniture

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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Folk Art
Antique Brass Jam Pan. English 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great rustic accessory for the country kitchen Country house condition. Original patina to brass and rusty iron handle Free UK shipping
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1870s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Brass, Iron

Beautiful Santa Claus Figure Vintage German Christmas
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare "walking" Santa figure with a tree in his hand. Nice beard and moveable arms. Glitter on the ground symbolized the snow. Velvet clothing. Not a ...
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1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Composition

German Sheep Stool by Hans Peter Krafft for Meier 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
A rare and highly collectible life-sized German Sheep Stool, designed by Hans Peter Krafft and produced by Meier in the 1980s. This remarkable piece perfe...
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1970s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Leather, Wool, Birch

Rare Pug French Bulldog Dog Figural Salt Pepper Shaker Antique German 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare pug or french bulldog Figurine bought in Germany. It is made of china porcelain and very delicate, this would be a great addition for your collection. It is in nice condition ...
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1910s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Porcelain, Cork

Antique Nuremberg Brewery Lidded Stoneware Beer Stein, 1891 dated
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful beer stein made in the city of Nuremberg in Germany. This beer stein was made in Germany, its dated 1891 so production was earlier. Absolutely beautiful piece, still in g...
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1890s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pewter

Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Chest / Box with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Box from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Beautiful untouched original paint. Decorated with hand wrought iron around the box and over th...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Original Antique Print of a Brown Bear, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a brown bear. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after captain brown with original hand color. ...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chandelier
Located in Allerum, SE
19th century Swedish folk art Chandelier in it's original condition. Turned and painted wood and metal. Ca 1800 - 1850 Sweden.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Iron

Beautiful Santa Claus Figure Candy Container Vintage German Christmas
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Santa figure with a tree in his hand. Very characterful representation and expressive in its appearance. Velvet dust cover as clothing. Was probably a candy container, but the...
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1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Composition

Antique Swedish Folk Art Dining Trestle Table Fit for 4-6 People in Solid Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique dining trestle table fit for 4-6 people. This folk art, trestle table is from northern Sweden and made around 1830. Made by hand in solid pine and never painted. The table to...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Cow Bull Folk Art Speculaas Springerle Cookie or Butter Mold Antique, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic late 19th century wooden gingerbread cookie or speculaas springerle mold, circa 1890 (cow bull ox). Made of hand carved wood. Found at an esta...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Folk Art Dish with Red Floral Motif by Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand, Sweden 1930
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is a large and very charming dish designed by Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand. This stunning 30 cm diameter dish, features a romantic hand-painted motif typical of the 1920s-1930s countryside, showcasing a cute red color. The centerpiece of the dish depicts a bird surrounded by flowers, all framed by an outer border with painted squares that resemble a bamboo grid. About Ilse Claesson Ilse Claesson (1907–1999) was one of Sweden's most prominent ceramic artists of the 20th century. After studying at the School of Design and Crafts in Gothenburg, she began working at the Rörstrand factory during the 1920s and 1930s. Ilse became well-known for her Art Deco-inspired designs, and her work is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design. She was also known as Ilse Roempke...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Earthenware

German ANRI Wood Carved Gnome Dwarf Figure Toothpick Holder Stand, vintage 1920s
By ANRI
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable wood carved and hand colored toothpick holder or stand made in the 1920s - 1930s or older. Ideal decoration for any table or bar. Great idea to surprise your guests or a ver...
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1920s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Antique Swedish Copper Cake Baking Mold Form
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Scandinavian early 19th Century copper cake baking mold pan featuring an intricate tiered design. In the past in Scandinavia there was an important cake b...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Copper

Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, German Christmas
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
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1910s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Metal

19th Century French Folk Art Storage Basket
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusually large 19th century French folk art storage basket. coiled construction with straw and bark. Ca 1890 France.
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Straw

Unusually Charming 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Table with original paint.
Located in Boden, SE
Charming small folk art table from Önsköldsvik, Northern Sweden . It’s completely hand-made in Swedish pine and every detail is carefully considered. Made during the early 1800s, around 1810, the table has some wear and distress after time and use. The size and proportions makes it an excellent side table or bed sidetable...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1930s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
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1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Metal

Set of 4 Original Antique Prints of Game Birds, 1830s
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great set of game birds. Partridge, Quails, Ptarmigan and Grouse. Lithographs after the drawings by A. Rider, A. Wilson and Cpt. Brown. Original color. Unframed The measurement...
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1830s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, c. 1900-1930
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted, c. 1900-1930 This charming set consists of three beautifully crafted decorative items: a large spoon, a sm...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

1 of the 31 Unique Antique Relief Tiles, circa 1920 S.A. Pavillions
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several pcs. exceptional antique wall tiles, Société des Pavillions, Florennes (S.A. des Pavillions). Beautiful quality. The dimensions per tile are 5,9inch (15 cm) × 5,9 inch (15 c...
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1920s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Ceramic

Early 20th century English estate made decoy duck.
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English estate made decoy duck. A true example of an early 20th century English estate made decoy duck form, with glass eyes. With a wonderful, pointed shape and p...
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1920s British Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

19th c, Swedish Folk Art Drop Leaf Table
Located in Allerum, SE
Early 19th century Swedish Folk Art drop leaf table with two drawers from the Gustavian period in it's original finish. ca 1810, Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Woven basket genuine rustic
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastic 19th Century Swedish Folk Art root Basket made of woven twigs & birch bark. It comes from an old farmhouse in Luleå Norrbotten Northern Sweden. The basket is not jus...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Twig, Birch

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentwood Box with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentwood Box from Umeå Västerbotten , Northern Sweden. Oval box with lid Originalpainted with nice patina after several hundred years of use. Owner m...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Swedish Wooden Folk Art Gentleman Sugar Dispenser, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unknown Volk Art maker/artisan K.K made this elegant sugar, pepper, salt etc dispenser in engine-tuned pine. It is dated 1946 and we found this beautie on a privat Flea-marked near F...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand Carved Trinket Box, Folk Art 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved trinket box or catchall is perfect for the collector. Nice antique collectible to display in yo...
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1890s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Wood Carved Folk Art Deer 20th Century German Black Forest Hat Coat Rack, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful whimsical 20th century German Black Forest carved head hat or coat rack with a small roe deer wood carved head, with four roe deer legs as hooks, ...
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1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

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 Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Charming Northern Swedish Handmade Folk Art Wooden Figurines
Located in Kramfors, SE
Charming hand-carved wooden figurines in folk art from northern Sweden. The set of 6 figurines are made by hand in solid Swedish pine and painted by My...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Antique Armenian Pottery Vase circa 1920s, Jerusalem
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare tall and slender early 20th century cylinder shaped Armenian ceramic vase with floral, organic and graphic decorations handpainted in green, blue, red, gray colors on sand colored pottery base under clear glaze. Manufactured by Armenian pottery...
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Early 20th Century Israeli Folk Art Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Antler Handle Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath Antique German Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A antique Knife from Solingen, Germany. Deer antler or stag handle with original sheath 3.13" blade, 6.75" Overall. Used in good condition with some sharpe...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Dimitri Omersa Lion Leather Footstool, circa 1950s
Located in Vis, NL
Vintage Dimitri Omersa lion footstool with light wear and patina on the leather consistent with wear and age.  
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1950s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Leather

Early 20th Century Pheasants Oval Copper Mold Form
Located in Milan, IT
Early 20th Century Pheasants Oval Copper Mold Form
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Early 1900s European Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Copper

Original Antique Prints of an Elephant and a Jaguar, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of an elephant and a jaguar Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

19th Century Swedish Folk Art “Allmoge” Chair in Pine, 1880’s
Located in Valby, 84
An authentic and beautifully aged Swedish “Allmoge” (Folk Art) chair, dating from circa 1880. Crafted in solid pine, this chair exemplifies the rustic simplicity and practical elegan...
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1880s Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

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

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Shell

Stunning Nuremberg Gingerbread Candy Container, Antique German Christmas 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Amazing and rare round shaped box, hand crafted in cardboard dating from the 1910s or older. The top of the box shows i view of the Nuremberg Castle in 3d optic. This antique box is ...
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1910s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Composition

Girl in beautiful Dress, Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German Bisque Head, Arms and Leg Doll is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful Outfit, it is suitable for any room and adds a touch of elegance to your Dollhouse. The set includes The Doll with the Outfit, all in very good condition. Made of Fabric, Bisque Porcelain parts and handmade by skilled craftsmen, this original piece is a testament to the rich history of German toys. Whether you're a fan of entertainment or vintage items, this dollhouse toy...
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Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Porcelain, Fabric

Antique Majolica Milk Pitcher with Pewter Lid, Bird Motif antique 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Decorate a shelf or a kitchen counter with this elegant antique milk pitcher. Created attributed to Sarreguemines, France in the 1900s. The milk j...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Original Antique Prints of Whales and Dolphins, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of Whales and dolphins Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

20th Century Table Lamp with Shells
Located in Buggiano, IT
Table lamp with plastic sphere manually coated with shells, very elegant. In working condition. Equipped with original 20th century European wiring. We recommend buyer consults an ex...
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1980s Italian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Shell, Plastic

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

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Beech

Antique early 19th century Icon hand-painted "Maria and the priest"
By Alexander Ivanovich Piskarev
Located in Vienna, AT
Saints Peter and Maria, handmade copy of an old Cyrillic icon, Eastern icon, comes from the region Ukraine, religious gift It looks like an old oil painting
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Early 19th Century Ukrainian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood, Nutwood

Lot of Deer, Rabbit & Hunter Putz Toy Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of 14 Putz stick-legged Deers, Bunny Rabbits, Fox and a Hunter. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativity scene or paradise yard garden...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

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Composition

Wall Mirror, Frame, Tramp Art, Folk Art, richly carved, 1870, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
A very richly decorated example of the famous tramp art frames of Austria, from the 1880s. The frame of the mirror is crafted in a layered construction, with extra raised shapes on t...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Softwood, Spruce

Antique Germany Lidded Beer Stein glazed Ceramic, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous beer stein, made in Germany. This beer stein has been made in Germany, circa 1900s. Absolutely gorgeous piece still in great condition, without damage. Lid works properly....
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Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pewter

Pair of Petite Murano Caged Glass Pendant Light, 1930s Italy vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous pair of chandeliers in bubble-wrapped Murano glass with cage. The glass is hand-blown with a amber tint and was created by Giorgio Seguso during the 1930s in Italy. These M...
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1930s Italian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Metal

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Bowl Signed BAS, 1845
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish wooden bowl signed BAS 1845 from Northern Sweden. A genuine 19th century Swedish Folk Art Wooden bowl with lovely patina. An antique and unique organic wooden bowl...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Villeroy & Boch, Design Gérard Laplau, Set of Six Porcelain Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Villeroy & Boch, design Gérard Laplau. A set of six porcelain plates with motifs of families, villages and biblical scenes in a naive style. Measuring:...
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20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

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Porcelain

Set of 5 Antique Danish Copper Measuring Jugs, 1878, Certified and Tin-Lined
Located in Kastrup, DK
A set of 5 antique "pot" copper measuring jugs, with tin-lined interiors for safe use. Each jug is dated 1878 and stamped with three marks: The Copenhagen city mark (two towers), ...
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Copper

Lot of Four Vintage Steiff Animals, Squirrel Camel Hamster & Giraffe, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This collection of stuffed animals includes 4 figures: 1) Miniature Steiff Squirrel (No button and flag, but cardboard label). About 3.75" high. 2) Steiff Hamster (parts of flag and...
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1960s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Mohair

Boy dressed in Sailor Outfit Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German Bisque Head, Arms and Leg Doll is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful Sailers Outfit, it is suitable for any room and adds a touch of elegance to your Dollhouse. The set includes The Doll with the Outfit, all in very good condition. Made of Fabric, Bisque Porcelain parts and handmade by skilled craftsmen, this original piece is a testament to the rich history of German toys. Whether you're a fan of entertainment or vintage items, this dollhouse toy...
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Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Porcelain, Fabric

Set of 5 Swedish Folk Wooden Dala Horse Toys, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 5 handpainted Swedish wooden traditional Dala horse toy. Designed by Nils Olsson in Sweden, circa 1960. Materials: Wood In original condition, with...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Deer Antler Chandelier antique Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large chandelier. The Fixture requires an European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulb, up to 60 watts. Beautiful in his shape and design. It gives a very warm light and represents the Mounta...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Metal

Early 18th Century Swiss Pine Back Stool
Located in London, GB
A Swiss pine back stool with an open heart carving on the back panel. Swiss, early 18th century Dimensions: H 85 x W 40 x D 34.5 cm.
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Early 18th Century Swiss Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine, Wood

Large french tramp art folk mirror 1900's
By Tramp Art
Located in BELFORT, FR
Large french tramp art folk mirror, 1900's. Very beautiful.
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Early 1900s French Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Antique German Folk Art Cabinet, circa 1850
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A pine cabinet from rural southern Germany, dating from around 1850. The cabinet was probably given as a wedding gift. This cabinet is made of solid pine and is hand-painted in earth...
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1850s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Original Antique Print of a Racehorse, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a racehorse presented in an antique oak frame Lithograph after George Stubbs with original hand color. Published, 1847. Free UK shipping
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Oak, Paper

Original Antique Print of an Eagle, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of an eagle Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Publish...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

Folk Art furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mosche Bianche, Jim Rose, and Nils Olsson. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $20 and tops out at $225,000 while the average work can sell for $1,252.

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