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
French Folk Tramp Art Notched Wood Frame Wall Mirror - Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French Tramp Art mirror dates to around 1900 and exemplifies the resourceful folk‐art carving tradition that repurposed scrap wood into decorative objects. The rectangular mirro...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Pine
Pillow Cover Made from an Anatolian Embroidered Skirt, 2nd Quarter 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
The pillow case has been fashioned from a Western Anatolian Cotton embroidered dress skirt.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from cotton fabric to accommodate insert ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Painted Pine Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This massive pine double storage bench has a long straight back rail with an applied crest about five inches high. The back rails and stiles frame two short flat panels, a pattern re...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique American Carousel Horse Carnival Ride Attrib Charles Dare
Located in Forney, TX
A charming antique, circa 1920, American track machine carousel horse amusement ride attributed to legendary carver Charles W. Dare Company (United States), now mounted on a custom r...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Asian Thai Angel Figures of Musicians Wood Sculptures
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of 2 antique Asian Thai figures of Siamese musicians, nicely hand-carved in wood.
Large heavy Asian gilt wood sculptures depicting Burmese Thai angel...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early English Cast Iron Pointer Setter Dog Door Stop
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
English 1930's cast iron door stop of a pointer setter dog with original paint. This sculpture has fantastic patina with great age and wear. Wonderful addition to an existing collect...
Category
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
Matching Couple / Pair Large Polychromed Burmese Nat Temple Dancers
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Hand-carved wooden sculptures representing a traditional guardian or deity figure, often referred to as the "Lady of Popa," originating from Vietnam or Southeast Asia. These striking...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Teak
Petite French Tramp Art Mirror with Carved Geometric Frame, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite in scale but bold in personality, this early 20th-century French Tramp Art mirror delivers hand-carved intricacy in a size that’s easy to place. Crafted circa 1900, the geometric frame is built up from layers of chip-carved wood with stepped corners and recessed central panels that create dimension from every angle. Brass tacks punctuate the four corners, center, and midpoints of the vertical sides—adding rhythm to the pattern and depth to the surface.
Measuring just under 15 inches tall, this is one of the smallest antique Tramp Art mirrors...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Early 20Thc Wool Amish Pennsylvania Bars Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine all wool bars quilt is from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and has very fine tight quilting & in very good condition. The simple cool colors are also amazing as it goes wit...
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Decorative Antique Sled, Wrought Iron with a Wood Seat, German 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This early 20th century sleigh from Germany is an excellent example of a child's toy or likely a display piece for your doll or teddy bear collection. The piece has a rustic looking ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Uzbek Velvet Suzani Pillowcase, early 20th Century. Uzbekistan
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert.
-Linen in the back.
-Zipper closure.
-Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Silk
Antique Hand Carved Wood Elephant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand carved wood in a form of an elephant.
No tusk
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Early 20th Century English Scratch Built / Folk Art Ship Model
Located in London, GB
Large Early 20th Century English Scratch Built / Folk Art Ship Model
A highly decorative and exceptionally well hand-crafted example of an early 20th Century English folk art ship m...
Category
Early 20th Century British Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pillow Cover Made from an Anatolian Embroidered Skirt, 2nd Quarter 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
The pillow case has been fashioned from a Western Anatolian Cotton embroidered dress skirt.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from cotton fabric to accommodate insert ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Antique, Vernacular 1912 Swedish Log Chair, Traditional Carved Kubbstol
Located in Stockholm, SE
Antique Folk Art Kubbstol from Sweden. A Kubbstol is a dug-out pine trunk chair. It's a primitive construction with a simple design and this particular piece is made from a large lo...
Category
1910s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Pine
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand Carved Occasional Side End Lamp Table, 1905 Liberty's London
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Liberty Hand Carved Side Table. Heavily Carved with Large Poppy Flowers. A very good-looking piece, it's hand-carved from top to bottom with floral detailing.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
$630 Sale Price
53% Off
Early 20th Century Toy Noah's Ark, German
Located in Incline Village, NV
Toy Noah’s Arks for children to play with were very popular in the late 19th and early 20th century, and Germany was very prolific in their production. This particular ark is all ori...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,650 / set
Lot of three Deer Antler Mount Trophy Black Forest Wood Plaque Austria Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of 3 vintage deer antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaques. Most of them are dated on the backside, it tells they are from the 1920s or older. Measurement's ...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
Antique Carrom Large Wooden Game Board Double-Sided No. 1 Archarena Style 'E'
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique carrom large wooden game board double-sided no. 1 Archarena Style (E).
Antique Carrom Company 1907 Wood Game Board Double Sided, made in USA...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century American Amish Quilt ( 6' x 6'6" - 183 x 198 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Amish Quilt ( 6' x 6'6" - 183 x 198 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Swedish pine rustic hanging cabinet for working tools
Located in Boden, SE
Very charming wall cabinet from the early 20th century. The cabinet has never been painted.
It is built from old sugar boxes.
It has 2 doors at the top & a divided drawer compartment...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
French Tramp Art Mirror with Notched Wood Frame and Geometric Medallions, 1900s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking example of French Tramp Art craftsmanship from the turn of the 20th century, this circa 1900 mirror features a meticulously layered frame composed of carved and notched wo...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Wooly Sheep Pull Putz Toy Antique German Christmas 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German Putz stick-legged sheep on a wooden platform with metal wheels. It is a genuine antique German Christmas toy. As it is old, it show the e...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Composition
American Folk Art Iron Flying Witch & Bat Motif Weathervane, Museum Mounted
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American folk Art iron fying witch & bat motif Weathervane, Museum Mounted
A fine example of Americana, a large scale vignette of a Witch flying on her broom, a shooting star and b...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
$2,360 Sale Price
37% Off
Pillow Cover Made from an Anatolian Embroidered Skirt, 2nd Quarter 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
The pillow case has been fashioned from a Western Anatolian Cotton embroidered dress skirt.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from cotton fabric to accommodate insert ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
1 of the 350 Handmade Antique Ceramic Tiles by Devres, France, 1920s
By Devres
Located in Rijssen, NL
This is a large set of 350 antique French handmade ceramic tiles. Manufactured by Devres, circa 1920s. Colorful pattern in yellow, red and green. These tiles would be charming displa...
Category
1920s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Combination Board Game of large Marble Solitaire and Tiddlywinks, circa 1925
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a complete combination board game of marble solitaire and tiddlywinks, dating to the early 20th century.
This is a most unusual and very de...
Category
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Antique Asian Bronze Chariot with Dragon Head Pulled by Horses
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
From the Ramakien a Thai Ramayana.
A scene from Ramakian or Ramayan, the Indian epic Lakshman riding in a chariot along with Rama and Sita sitting in the back.
After his victory over Ravana, Sri Rama prepares to leave for Ayodhya, Rama now told Vibheeshan that there was just one more day...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
Category
1910s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Cork
Highly Unusual American Folk Art "Yale vs. Harvard" Spinning Wheel Game C. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
American, circa 1900.
A highly unusual American folk art game board. Hand designed and painted likely in New England by an Ivy Leaguer which features a 4 corner "Yale Vs. Harvard" d...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
French 1900s Hand Carved Tramp Art Mirror with Raised Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rectangular Tramp Art hand carved wooden mirror from the early 20th century, with raised diamond motifs and X patterns. Created in France during the Turn of the Century whic...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair of Reindeer Antique Still Banks, American, circa 1910
Located in Incline Village, NV
These two authentic cast iron antique still banks depict a large reindeer and a smaller one standing nearby. Together, they make a wonderful Christ...
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
1920s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1910s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Marvelous Antique Carved Wood Locksmith Trade Sign
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful early 20th century carved mahogany locksmith trade sign in the shape of a large key. Makes an unexpected piece of wall art as a found object with tons of character.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
1920s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
1920s British Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Block Printed Quilt Top, Uzbekistan, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
These quilt tops are supposed to be from Tashkent of Uzbekistan and mostly used for the purpose along with as lining for a group of chapans from the area.
This is for sure is a prod...
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3'1" - 69 x 94 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3'1" - 69 x 94 )
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool, Fabric
Primitive Americana Hand-Woven Folk Art Rug
Located in Skokie, IL
Primitive Americana Hand-Woven Folk Art Rug
This one-of-a-kind piece is an American Folk Art rug designed and hand-crafted by an unknown artisan. As is the case with similar pieces,...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool
1920s-40s Japanese vintage large low table or bench. Wabi sabi japandi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from an old elementary school in Ibaraki pref., Japan.
This vintage low table - or bench, was manufactured circa 1920s to 40s (early Showa era), estimate from the style & ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cypress
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
1920's -30's Hand Painted "DRUGS" wood sign
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920's -30's Hand Painted "DRUGS" wood sign ... Great old sign,, Tons of character,, Retains original finish / patina..
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Israeli Folk Art Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Pichhavai Painting of Krishna with Female Gopis Dancing
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A large Pichhavai painting of Krishna with female Gopis dancing
Krishna playing flute on a bed of lotus, the composition is enclosed in a lush gree...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Silk
Early 20th Century Pheasants Oval Copper Mold Form
Located in Milan, IT
Early 20th Century Pheasants Oval Copper Mold Form
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Copper
Large Split Oak American Spale Gathering Basket
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage or antique oversized basket in a traditional spale shape features a bent wood ring rim with handles on each side. The basket is formed of a split oak with graphic weave patte...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Beads, Oak
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 ...
Category
1910s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Composition
Two-Toned French Turn of the Century 1900s Hand Carved Tramp Art Wooden Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small French Tramp Art hand-carved wooden mirror with two-toned finish, protruding pyramidal corners and brass nailhead accents. Immerse your home in the rustic charm and artistry ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Antique Big Size Mexican Wood Tray
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
A wonderful Antique big size Mexican hand carved wood t with wonderful patina.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Composition
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
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...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
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...
Category
1910s Austrian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pillowcase made from an Early 20th Century Indian Phulkari Wedding Shawl
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert .
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Silk
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.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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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