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: Italy
Item Ships From: Spain
Style: Folk Art
Late 18th Century Light Blu Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Albignasego, IT
Tyrolean (Northern Italy Alpine Region) light blue painted chest
Measurements: H. 81cm – L. 142cm – D. 59cm
Period: approximately 1780
Origin: Tyrol
Essence: Fir
Tyrolean chest ent...
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1780s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fir
Set of 2 Bamboo Handcrafted French Riviera Stools, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern pair of bamboo and rattan handcrafted stools , circa 1960.
Traditionally manufactured in France.
By unknown designer.
In original condition with minor wear cons...
Category
1960s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite Berber Prayer Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Woven by using exclusively recycled yarns of various type, ranging from cotton to lurex, Boucherouite Berber rugs represent a unique facet of Moroccan textile art...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
coltellini da Parmigiano Reggiano, con marchio originale. anni 90
Located in Felino, IT
8 coltellini da Parmigiano reggiano. con logo e marchio originale. anni 90. inclusa scatola in legno antica.
tutti usati ed in ottimo stato. portano il logo Parmigiano reggiano ...
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1990s Italian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare 15th Century Majapahit Terracotta Handmaiden Figure
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Step into the enigmatic world of Majapahit culture with this exquisite 15th-century terracotta handmaiden figure, a mesmerizing testament to Java's rich heritage. Believed to have o...
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15th Century and Earlier Javanese Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Panchetto Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Poltronova
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Il “Locus Solus” è stato concepito negli anni 60 e rappresenta un’icona del design moderno italiano. Caratterizzata da linee pulite e geometriche, la poltrona è stata realizzata con ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Italian Nightstands Lacquered in Green with Faux Marble Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Pair Of Early 1900's Nightstands from Central Italy Lacquered in Faux Marble in shades of green, with a central drawer and flip-open top. The boxy form is mellowed by the outlines n...
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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fir
Antique Puente de Arzobispo Talavera Handmade Ceramic Glazed Lebrillo Bowl
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Lebrillo ceramic bowl made by hand.
Its origin is in Puente del Arzobispo, Talavera de la Reina, Toledo, Spain.
The basin is preserved in excellent condition.
The ceramics of Puente...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1834 Light Blue Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Albignasego, IT
Tyrolean painted chest dated 1834
Measurements: H. 73m – L. 127cm – D. 56cm
Period: 1834
Origin: Tyrol
Essence: Fir
Painted chest, entirely made of fir wood.
On the front there is ...
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1830s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fir
solid brass colander, 1970s
Located in Felino, IT
1 solid brass colander. dates from the 1970s. 2 decorated and shaped handles. 3 feet with paw finial. circle diameter 33 cm. handles excluded. sturdy and solid, usable in the kitchen...
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1970s Italian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian 1940s folk art wood and plywood armchair
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1940s folk art wood armchair
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1940s Italian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Stone pine dresser
Located in Casaleone, IT
Chest of drawers made entirely of stone pine with interior storage drawers in the first drawer.
Original double lock with key.
Period decoration.
More photos and information at the...
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1840s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Spruce corner cabinet, early 1900s
Located in Casaleone, IT
Spruce corner cabinet from the early 1900s.
With two interior shelves.
Door painted with floral motifs, with secret visible in photo.
Other photos or information at customer's requ...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
Stone pine wedding chest, up to the 1700s
Located in Casaleone, IT
Stone pine wedding chest, produced late 1700s.
Carved on the front with three faces.
Inside it features a storage drawer.
Completely original hardware of the period.
More photos or ...
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1780s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Spruce and stone pine pantry cabinet, late 1800s
Located in Casaleone, IT
Sideboard / pantry with 3 interior shelves with secrets.
Door with wire mesh and interior glass.
Wax finish.
Original hardware.
Measurements at the frame.
Other information or photo...
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1880s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
Spruce painted cabinet
Located in Casaleone, IT
Painted fir cabinet.
Internal shelves and hangers.
Large 2 door decorated fir cabinet with interior shelves and hangers.
Painted with floral motifs on an ivory background.
Restored...
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1840s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
Painted sideboard from the early 1900s
Located in Casaleone, IT
Sideboard 2 doors and drawers made of fir wood.
Painted in green with floral motifs.
Interior shelf, restored.
Reference measurements are at the frame.
More pictures and informatio...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
Decorated painted closet
Located in Casaleone, IT
Spruce cabinet with shelves and coat rack.
Original hardware of the period complete with opening latch on left sash.
Between the 2 doors is a pilaster with floral motifs.
Frame and...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
Spruce cabinet
Located in Casaleone, IT
Spruce closet, origin East Tyrol area.
Mid-19th century period
Very condition.
Spruce 2 door closet with shelves and coat rack.
Door mirrors and turned corners.
Wax finish with sligh...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
Tyrolean coffee table
Located in Casaleone, IT
Small painted coffee table.
Good for furnishing, with small drawer.
Decorated on a green/blue background with floral motifs on the top.
Reference measurements at the frame.
More pi...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
Cassone nuziale in abete
Located in Casaleone, IT
Cassone da dote dipinto in abete.
Datato 1813.
Decorazione floreale, con cassetto interno.
no serratura.
Misure di riferimento alla cornice.
Altre immagini o informazioni a richiest...
Category
1810s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
Decorated closet from the early 1800s
Located in Casaleone, IT
Decorated fir cabinet dated 1836.
Original painting in perfect aesthetic condition.
Original hardware.
Openable storage room underneath.
Available with shelves or hangers.
Reference ...
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1830s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
Painted closet of the Venosta Valley
Located in Casaleone, IT
Decorated fir cabinet with original hardware with shelves and hangers.
Finely painted doors with parts with flowers and landscapes.
Conservative restoration.
Reference measurements ...
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1850s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
Cassettone dipinto
Located in Casaleone, IT
Cassettone in cirmolo decorato, completo di ferramenta originale.
4 cassetti intagliati interni.
Dipinto a finto legno con sfondo verde a fiori.
Restauro conservativo.
Misure di rif...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Spruce decorated case
Located in Casaleone, IT
Fir wedding chest complete with original hardware.
Very good condition, decorated in faux wood with 6-pointed star.
Front and flat and 4 prongs on the sides.
Inside storage drawer wi...
Category
1850s Austrian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
Decorated cabinet made of stone pine wood
Located in Casaleone, IT
Decorated cabinet made of South Tyrolean stone pine.
Dated 1757, perfect condition.
Original hardware, no lock.
Reference measurements at the frame.
More pictures and information a...
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1750s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Cassapanca rossa decorata
Located in Casaleone, IT
Cassapanca decorata con seduta apribile in abete.
Piede a mensola.
Restaurata in minima parte.
Le misure di riferimento sono alla cornice.
Altre immagini e informazioni a richiesta ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
Spruce platform, early 1900s
Located in Casaleone, IT
Sideboard with double platform.
Fir body, heart-carved sashes.
3-space platform with turned-column balustrade.
Reference measurements at the frame.
More pictures and information at ...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
Spruce Decorated Dresser
Located in Casaleone, IT
Comó decorated with floral motifs.
Original hardware and handles, fir wood.
Restored, good condition.
Reference measurements at the frame.
More pictures and information at customer'...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fir, Wood
Spruce painted cabinet
Located in Casaleone, IT
Decorated typical South Tyrolean spruce cabinet with several secrets inside where there are 2 small drawers above and 2 below.
Disassembled into 2 parts, complete original hardware.
...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
Spruce wedding chest
Located in Casaleone, IT
Fir dowry chest, early 1700s, origins South Tirol, Italy.
Original hardware, early 1700s, original painting of the period.
Inner drawer.
Conservatively restored, Good condition.
Ref...
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Early 1700s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
Spruce decorated dresser
Located in Casaleone, IT
Painted dresser ,
Made of spruce, decorated, with faux marble design in the center.
It has no lock or key.
Minimally performed conservative restoration.
Reference measurements are a...
Category
1850s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
Decorated pantry cupboard, mid-19th century
Located in Casaleone, IT
Decorated pantry cupboard, fir.
Origin East Tyrol, Italy.
Interlocking shelves and 4 side drawers.
Framed top with secret.
Restaurata.
Reference measurements at the frame.
More phot...
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1850s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
South Tyrolean stone pine closet
Located in Casaleone, IT
South Tyrolean style pine closet with shelf and coat rack.
Drawer underneath, various inlays and raised elements.
Restored and in excellent condition.
Reference measurements at the ...
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1840s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Painted Cupboard
Located in Casaleone, IT
Swiss closet late 1700s.
Painted blue complete with all original hardware.
Complete with a set of internal drawers on the right side,
Upholstered in light-colored fabric.
Restored, e...
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1790s Swiss Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
Closet origin Engadine Valley, Switzerland.
Located in Casaleone, IT
Decorated fir cabinet with interior shelves, name and decoration on the frame.
Original hardware, parse painting on the sash.
Reference measurements at the frame.
Other pictures or ...
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1850s Swiss Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
Threaded oak chest of drawers
Located in Casaleone, IT
Filleted oak chest of drawers with hand-carved curl-lock drawers.
Vienna 1800
Excellent state of conservation.
Measures of reference to the frame
Other imagesand information at cust...
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1850s Austrian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tavolo tirolese dipinto, '800
Located in Casaleone, IT
Tavolo tirolese in legno di cirmolo, decorato.
Periodo '800
Con gambe tornite, finemente decorato sul piano e con cassetto sottostante.
Misure di riferimento alla cornice.
Altre imm...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Decorated column cabinet late 19th century
Located in Casaleone, IT
Decorated column cabinet
Spruce cabinet with door painted with blue tomolite.
Cabinet with 3 interior shelves and left door opening.
On the sides are No. 2 columns with capitals.
Re...
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1890s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
Wedding dowry chest
Located in Casaleone, IT
Decorated fir chest.
Dated year 1836 with interior storage drawer and 3 drawers with painted front.
Original hardware.
Conservative restoration.
Good conditions.
Reference measureme...
Category
1830s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
Painted dresser
Located in Casaleone, IT
Chest of drawers decorated with red and yellow flowers on a green background in larch wood.
Decorations also on the sides.
Complete hardware.
It has 4 drawers of which the first one ...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
Wedding dowry chest
Located in Casaleone, IT
Spruce wedding chest with drawer and storage.
Original hardware.
Painted faux wood with red and light blue mirrors with floral decoration.
Restorated
Reference measurements at the f...
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1850s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
Stone pine caisson
Located in Casaleone, IT
Dowry chest made entirely of stone pine, complete with all original hardware.
Drawer inside.
Minimally restored with wax finish.
Reference measurements are at the frame.
More pictur...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Spruce wedding chest
Located in Casaleone, IT
Fir wedding chest, folk art. Origin South Tyrol, Italy.
Dated 1828, interlocking base.
Original hardware with interior with drawer and glove box.
conservation restoration.
Good state...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
Cassone nuziale
Located in Casaleone, IT
Cassone da dote nuziale decorato in abete completo di ferramenta originale.
Volti a sfondo celeste e lesene con capitelli laterali.
Basamento a incastro.
Ottimo stato di conservazion...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
Cabinet with spruce splashbacks
Located in Casaleone, IT
Spruce cabinet with riser, single body, light blue painted interior, original hardware of the period.
Original painting in very good condition.
Reference measurements are at the fram...
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1890s Swiss Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir
piatto decorativo "africa" anni 70
Located in Felino, IT
piatto decorativi "africa" in metallo smaltato. anni 70 realizzato in metallo di forte spessore. un lato decorato con motivi Animal, tipici dell'africa. la decorazione e' smaltata e protetta da superfice vetrificata. l'altro lato in...
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1970s Italian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early 20th century polychrome ceramic plates
Located in Premariacco, IT
Pair of plates with polychrome decoration and raised rim.
Early 20th century European production.
They show normal signs of wear due to age and use.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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 Furniture
Materials
Fir
19th century Italian glazed ceramic sardines jar
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid 19th-century Italian glazed ceramic sardines jar
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19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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 sma...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fir
Canvas painting antique flowers
Located in Cantù, IT
Painting on canvas antique flowers Private Collection Domenico Rugiano
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Folk Art Early 20th Century Wood Rustic Four Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Four rustic chairs
1900-1910
Hand-carved wood
Excellent condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Alzata in Maiolica Italiana dipinta con Madonna con Bambino Ocra e Celeste 1700
Located in Milan, IT
Alzata in Maiolica italiana dipinta in policromia agli inizi 1700 con piano perfettamente piatto con bordo rialzato decorato con l’assunzione della Madonna Incoronata raffigurata co...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Majolica
Lacquered iron rocket, France early 20th century
Located in Firenze, IT
Lacquered iron rocket
France early 20th century
Probably part of an old amusement park attraction.
wooden stand included
37 cm
Conditions: good overall conditions, a bit of rus...
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1930s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
Beautiful Vintage Brass Table Mirror
Located in Cantù, IT
Beautiful Vintage Brass Table Mirror
Private Collection Mice of Domenico Rugiano
Category
1970s Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 18th Century Wedding Blanket Chest
Located in Albignasego, IT
Tyrolean wedding chest
Measurements: H.80 – L.156 – P.55
Period: early 18th century
Origin: Tyrol
Essence: Fir
Large Tyrolean chest, in fir wood, with shaped lowering.
The front is...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fir
Popeye rare cloth rag doll, 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Popeye rare cloth rag doll
USA 1950s
Cloth, sponge, plastic pipe
H 100 cm - 56 x 30 cm
Conditions: overall good conditions consistent with age and use
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fabric
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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