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: New York
Style: Folk Art
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Pictorial Flatweave Kilim Square Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish flatweave Kilim throw rug in square format handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of a cartoon-like male figure.
Measures: 3' 1" x 3' 4".
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
W P A Style Terracotta "Bear" Sculpture, Art Deco, Modern
Located in Buffalo, NY
W P A style terracotta "BEAR" sculpture, Art Deco, Modern, charming stylized depiction. Painted, minor chipping (bottom).
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
A Hand Painted Stone by Ilya Schor
Located in New York, NY
This enchanting hand-painted stone by Ilya Schor is a captivating celebration of joy, festivity, and folk artistry. Signed on the back by the artist and marked with its place of crea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Stone
Midcentury Handmade Persian Runner in Taupe, Light Blue, and Grey
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th century. The taupe field is encased by a light blue and grey border. The motifs are outlined in brown.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Modern Turkish Pictorial Tantra Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish tantric carpet from the 21st century with a pictorial design of a flayed man over a black field.
Original versions were employed by Vajray...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
A Hand Painted Stone by Ilya Schor
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully hand-painted stone by Ilya Schor captures a richly detailed scene infused with warmth, folklore, and storytelling. Featuring a Hasidic man standing on a bridge, the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Stone
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian rug from the mid-20th century.
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
$700 Sale Price
20% Off
Modernist Folk Art Acrylic on Canvas "Quincy Market" W.N.Y. Artist George Grace
Located in Buffalo, NY
Quincy Market by George Grace,, western New York Artist..Amazing use of space ,,color.. shadows,,,
George Grace
Drawing, Painting, Sculpture
In June 2...
Category
1980s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Mid-Century Danish Folk Art Angel Wall Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, mixed media, Folk Art angel is plaster sculpture with acrylic paint on wood cutout with newspaper backing on her wings. The angel is signed and date...
Category
1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Clay, Wood, Acrylic
19th Century French Wig Stand by Louis Danjard
Located in New York, NY
This Surreal-looking object was made as a wig stand in mid-19th century France by Louis Danjard. It was probably in the legendary Folk Art collection of the important American sculpt...
Category
19th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Scenic American Hooked Rug ( 5" x 10'8" - 196 x 325 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Scenic American Hooked Rug ( 5" x 10'8" - 196 x 325 )
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool, Fabric
Folk Art "Standing Man" Carved Tree Branch Sculpture After Giocometti
By Giocometti
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charming little tree branch Folk Art sculpture hand-carved in the manner of Giocometti.
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 8'8" x 9'3" - 265 x 282 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 8'8" x 9'3" - 265 x 282 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'10" x 14' - 56 x 427 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'10" x 14' - 56 x 427 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool, Fabric, Jute
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'9" x 3'4" - 84 x 102 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'9" x 3'4" - 84 x 102 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 6'10" - 122 x 208 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 6'10" - 122 x 208 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'6" x 4'2" - 76 x 127 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'6" x 4'2" - 76 x 127 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6'3" x 7'8" - 190 x 262 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6'3" x 7'8" - 190 x 262 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Large American Romantic Surrealism Oil Painting by Francis W. Cowell, circa 1949
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large surrealist outsider oil painting executed by Francis W Cowell, circa 1949. Titled "THE UNCIVILIZED". Buffalo Society of Artist, 54th annual exhibition. Interesting subject, ama...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'4" x 3'6" - 102 x 106 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'4" x 3'6" - 102 x 106 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 7'5" - 91 x 226 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 7'5" - 91 x 226 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'5" x 6'4" - 134 x 194 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'5" x 6'4" - 134 x 194 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8'6" x 11'6" - 260 x 350 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8'6" x 11'6" - 260 x 350 )
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8'8" x 8'10" - 264 x 269 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8'8" x 8'10" - 264 x 269 )
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'4"x 7'4" - 132 x 234 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'4"x 7'4" - 132 x 234 )
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 2'8" x 9' - 81 x 274 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 2'8" x 9' - 81 x 274 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 17'8" - 69 x 538 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 17'8" - 69 x 538 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3'2" x 18'9" - 97 x 572 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3'2" x 18'9" - 97 x 572 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9'1" x 12'3" - 277 x 373 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9'1" x 12'3" - 277 x 373 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3'1" X 6'1" - 94 X 185 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3'1" X 6'1" - 94 X 185 )
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Special Tramp Art Box of Drawers
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
An especially sweet four-drawer hand-carved "tramp art" box. The top is decorated with a symbolic heart and arrow, a common design element in Tramp Art. The drawers are embellished with porcelain knobs. Carved ladies boots...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Cork Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art style mosaic made of wine corks.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Category
1960s Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cork
$455 Sale Price
30% Off
Signed Original "Raggedy Ann" Watercolor c. 1928
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on a truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime piece of genuine folk art. This endlessly whimsical watercolor features an intriguing playful still life of Johnny Gruelle's icon...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Pottery Vase, Northern Thailand, 14th-16th Century
Located in New York, NY
Natural feldspathic, wood-ash glazed ceramic vessel with four small handles and a flared mouth.
OUR REFERENCE N7597
Category
16th Century Thai Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Colorful Turkish Prayer Kilim Rug with Tassels
Located in New York, NY
This prayer kilim is approximately 40-50 years old and was made with the highest quality materials. This rug is woven very tightly using Fine yarn and is stunning condition. It would...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Bonbon Chouval "Tissage"/Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bonbon Chouval (Horse Biscuit in Creole) was originally a traditional pastry from the island of Martinique. Carelessly shaped as a horse, the biscuits were sold on the village m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Caribbean Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$2,196 / item
Burl Bowl from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A well scaled bowl carved from a single piece of burled maple.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Maple
$16,000
19th Century Painted Dress Model or Doll
Located in Troy, NY
Beautiful example of a dress model with a sweet, expressive face. The slightly distressed paint adds to its charm.
Our pieces are left in lived-in condition, pending our custom cons...
Category
19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Weave Carpet
Sweden, circa 1950s
Swedish Flat-weave Technique
Initialed: 'SCE'
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Henry Easterwood Runner, Brown with Abstract Florals - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 7x15 runner is a rare collectible flatweaves from the tapestries and textile works of Henry Easterwood—hand-woven in wool, circa 1970-1980. Its design features warm brow...
Category
1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
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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