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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Style: Folk Art
Period: Early 20th Century
Large French Toleware Glove Maker’s Shop Trade Sign
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Toleware Glove Maker’s Shop Trade Sign
This is a very rare piece it is in good condition and has a new blacksmith made wall bracket, the bracket is copy of the origina...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Tin
Deeply Carved Hat and Coat Hooks Rack
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Deeply carved hat and coat hooks rack
This is a solid piece, carved with Flowers and Leaves, it has 3 oversized brass hooks at the bottom.
The r...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Teak
Phulkari Bawan Bagh Wedding Shawl, Silk Embroidery on Cotton, Punjab India
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A rare pattern embroidered in silk on a hand loomed cotton background.
Punjab is known for its Phulkaris. The embroidery is done with floss silk thread on coarse handwoven cotton fab...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Wood Carved Folk Art Girl and Dog Carousel Chariot Original Paint Surface
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic girl and her dog Folk Art carved carousel chariot panel. Superb original paint surface. Great three dimensional surface. Excellent wall hang...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Large Folk Art Handcrafted Wooden Fretwork Crucifix or Cross and Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This extremely detailed and ornately handcrafted wooden Folk Art Crucifix is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Eastern Europe, possibly Aus...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Softwood
Anatolian Karapinar Brown and Orange Vintage Wool Rug 6'6''x13'
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This striking vintage hand-knotted wool rug features a bold, geometric tribal aesthetic rooted in early-20th-century village weaving traditions. The rug’s strong architectural compos...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century Austrian Carved Pine Folk Art Farmer and His Oxen Model
Located in London, GB
19th century carved pine folk art farmer and his oxen model
We are proud to offer a unique example of a late 19th century hand carved pine folk art model of a farmer and his oxen. R...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Hand Carved Pine German Fireman Puppet
Located in London, GB
German Fireman Puppet
We are proud to offer a wonderful example of an early 20th century German fireman puppet / Doll. Hand carved with some lovely naïve Folk Art detail including a...
Category
1920s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Pine
Mountain Man Head Wall Mask Antique Folk Art Terracotta Italy 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful vintage ceramic terracotta glazed wall mask of a male. It’s in the style of South Tyrollean or tuscany folk art. It would make a beautiful decoration on each wall. Made i...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'10" x 3'9" - 86 x 115 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'10" x 3'9" - 86 x 115 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Pewter Beer or Wine Mug Imperial Eagle German Prussia
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous mug, made in Germany. With an imperial eagle motif and a crest to put your initials in. This particular version of the imperial eagle was used between 1888 and 1918. The s...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Traditional Large Hanging Pub Sign, Wethered’s Winterbourne Arms
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Traditional large hanging pub sign. Wethered’s winterbourne arms
This is a large and heavy piece dating from the first half of the 20th Century, it is double sided though the pain...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Northwest Persian tribal Wool Runner 3'3''x14'8''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This exquisite antique hand-knotted wool runner rug features a stunning combination of intricate geometric and floral tribal motifs. The dark navy field is richly adorned with a vari...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Round American Hooked Rug ( 9' x 9' - 275 x 275 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Round American Hooked Rug ( 9' x 9' - 275 x 275 )
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Arts and Crafts Embossed Brass Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Embossed Brass Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand
A Good looking piece, the stand is round with an embossed tavern scene showing jolly merry making musicians
It is 17”...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Brass
Old Wooden Tramp Art Box Jewelry Box Trinket Folk Art
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful old tramp art box, jewelry box or trinket, trinket box, made in the first half of the 20th century, Belgium.
Beautiful form of folk art, anyone could make a tramp art obje...
Category
1920s Belgian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'8" x 25'2" - 51 x 767 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'8" x 25'2" - 51 x 767 )
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 7' x 8' - 213 x 245 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 7' x 8' - 213 x 245 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug with Basket Weave Pattern (2'2" x 11'8")
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug with Basket Weave Pattern
2' 2" x 11' 8" - 66 x 356
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Swedish Woven Fruit Basket
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish woven fruit basket: this charming woven construction basket closes with flap secured by leather strap.
Note: Regional differences in humidi...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Birch, Paint
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure
This quirky and highly sculptural early 20th Century American folk art mechanical whirligig figure is stood on ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 8'4" x 14'4" )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug
8'4" x 14"4'
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Decorated Box with Overlays
Located in Nantucket, MA
Stained pine with hinged top, decorated with geometric design out of recycled piano keys. The interior with a removable organizing drawer. Illegible names with numbers are faintly wr...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Mexican Stamped Metal and Ebonized Wood Pediment Top Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Mexican (1920s) stamped metal wall mirror with an ebonized wood frame, a lattice design border, and a swag motif with a pediment top.
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'8" x 20' - 81 x 610 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'8" x 20' - 81 x 610 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 7' - 122 x 213 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 7' - 122 x 213 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Original Wood Carved SHOW Majorette Letterpress Triangle Poster Company
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand carved circus or carnival SHOW letterpress with wonderful and graphic carved majorette. This wood cut was made by the Triangle Poster Compan...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Very Long Racing Scull or Oar from Eton College Windsor
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very Long Racing Scull or Oar from Eton College Windsor
This is a fine quality extra long oar from Eton College, the spoon or blade has blue chevrons ...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ash
Unusual Folk aRT "CARTOON" hand painted child's high chair /tray
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Folk aRT "CARTOON" hand painted child's high chair /tray,, Charming little item.. Retains original paint ,,surface,,, Minor veneer missing ( back side). see photo,,Very usabl...
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Handcrafted Folk Art Sign ..MASONIC TEMPLE, Raised Letters
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large antique handcrafted Folk Art sign ..MASONIC TEMPLE,, Beautiful sign,, turn of the century,, Retains original finish,, patina,, modeled blue backgr...
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6' x 9' - 183 x 274 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6' x 9' - 183 x 274 )
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
1920s Bulbous Folk Art Painted Spanish Lamp and Shade
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1920s Bulbous Folk Art painted Spanish lamp and shade
This an attractive painted lamp, the lamp has a hand carved bulbous Fair Ground Twisted column which is painted in Gold, Green and Red, the paint has now aged in colour and developed a charming aged finish, the lamp has its own oversized lamp...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Hanging lamp, chandelier, deer horn optics, tramp folk art, 1900s, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Highly decorative chandelier, hanging lamp, with a wonderful whole deer horn look, made in Austria around the 1900s.
The object is likely to be made in Austria or in South Germany ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century 'The Virginian' Cigar Store Indian
By Samuel Anderson Robb
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Early 20th century carved and polychrome painted cigar store indian, which to the top of the feathers measures 6 feet. Boards around base are replacement as many of the bases of th...
Category
1920s Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Antique Southeast Asian Temple Strut Architectural Ornament Elephant Carving (2)
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most interesting pair of two antique Southeast Asian Temple pillar struts / architectural elements.
The hand carved and painted wood figura...
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Asian Burmese Carved Wood Temple Offering Lidded Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Burmese bamboo temple offering lidded box, basket.
This kind of wooden basket is used to transport and display offerings to Buddhist temples, in Asia....
Category
Early 20th Century South Asian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Danish Piggy Bank for Charity, circa 1920s
Located in Copenhagen, K
Lovely piggy bank with inscription aiming to collect money for the society for children’s footwear. This union was established in 1889 and was still active in mid-1930s.
Category
1910s Danish Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large European Folk Art Carved Wooden Standing Man Carrying a Basket Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large Folk Art wooden sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe and most likely Italy in circa 1920 in a Folk Art style. This large wooden carved sculpture depicts an elderly bearded man carrying a heavy basket on his back and holding the straps in the front to support the weight. This is quite a tall carving...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Softwood
Moroccan Tribal Silver Jewelry Set Choker and Bracelet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A Moroccan Tribal jewelry vintage set of a bracelet and a chocker inlaid with colorful glass beads in red and green and dangling coins. Silver, but not of the standard of sterling and richly embellished with applied silver designs and filigree.
Chocker size: 10" height x 8" wide
bracelet: 3"5 diameter x 1".
German nickel silver.
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Cast Bronze of a Mythical Lion Beast
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An antique unusual cast bronze of a Mythical lion beast.
Bursting with character, the lion standing foursquare with his long tail curled back on itse...
Category
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Persian Mahal Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room-size Persian Mahal rug with a Pictorial Animal all-over Pattern from the 1st quarter of the 20th century
Measures: 8'6'' x 13'5''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Tramp Art Gilded Mirror with Hand-Carved Frame, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual Tramp Art mirror from circa 1920 with hand-carved gilded frame and intersecting corners. Step into an opulent realm of craftsmanship with this spellbinding Tramp Art mirro...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Hand Carved Tribal Wooden Nepalese Beaker Milk Pot with Handle
By Kuba
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large hand carved tribal wooden beaker Nepalese milk pot with handle.
Early 20th century antique tribal milk pot with incised pattern.
This rustic milk pot wa...
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Hand Carved and Painted Figural Nutcracker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Folk Art nutcracker with man in cap decoration, circa 1920-1930s. Fine expressive facial and lovely hand painted details. Very nice, vintage condition with light wear co...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Lot of Three Vintage Antique Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Topper German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare set of three feather tree glass Christmas tree topper from Germany. Each is made from mouth blown glass, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Glass
Painted Black Lacquer Round Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
This round tray is crafted of a woven bamboo substrate coated in many layers of black lacquer to strengthen the form and create an even finish. The weaving ...
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Deer Antler Mount Trophy on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque Austrian Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique Austrian deer antler trophy on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaque. We believe its from 1910s or older. A nice addition to your hunters lo...
Category
1910s Austrian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
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....
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Full Body Weathervane of American Indian Warrior
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Americana folk art copper weathervane circa early 20th century. The full-bodied piece depicts a Native American warrior in feather headdress and a wide belt shooting an arrow from...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Copper
Stylized Bird Weathervane
Located in Branford, CT
Stylized weathervane. Weathered zinc and sheet iron. Circa 1900. L 30" H 20". Excellent original condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal, Zinc
Two Folk Art Bottle Cap Baskets
Located in Branford, CT
Two folk art bottlecap baskets.
H 15-3/4" D 8-3/4"
H 14-1/2" W 12-3/4" D 9".
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Round Antique American Hooked Rug. 2 ft 8 in x 2 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful small antique floral round American Hooked rug, country of origin: America, date circa 1900. Size: 2 ft 8 in x 2 ft 8 in (0.81 m x 0.81 m)
This antique rug was made in A...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Ivory Orange Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in ivory and orange
Details
rug no. j3814
size 3' x 5' 1" (91 x 155 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Pieced Square Patchwork Quilt
Located in Stockton, NJ
An early 20th century pieces square patchwork quilt. Consisting of multi colored pieced squares. Pennsylvania, early 1900s.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
1 of the 144 Handmade Antique Ceramic Iles by Devres, France, circa 1910s
By Devres
Located in Rijssen, NL
This is a amazing and unique set of 511 antique French handmade ceramic tiles. Manufactured by Devres, circa 1910s. Stylized design. Each patte...
Category
1910s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Folk Art Driftwood Dachshund Dog
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 20th century Folk Art driftwood dachshund, circa 1920, a natural form piece of driftwood that has been augmented with the addition of inset Periwinkle shell eyes, two drilled n...
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Driftwood
Framed Korean Folk Painting of General Guan Gong
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean folk Shamanism watercolor on textile matted with woven brocade and presented in a wood frame with an oriental style metal hanging hardware. The painting was estimated to be from early 20th century circa 1910-1930s. It depicts Guan Yu (160-220AD), a legendary Chinese warrior and general from Eastern Han Dynasty. Long worshiped in China as a deity, across all three major religions, Guan Gong...
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Textile, Brocade
Persian Qajar Dynasty Ceramic Polychrome Framed Mosaic Tile Panel 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful set of four Qajar Dynasty polychrome glazed tiles. The tiles are set within an iron frame with hanger on the back for displaying along the wall. Features two figures with...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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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