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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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Style: Folk Art
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Tatupeba Floor Lamp BLACK in Natural Palm Fiber - EU plug typ C
Located in São Paulo, BR
Prized as the best work of its category in the Novos Talentos Brasileiros (New Brazilian Talents) Award in 2020, now comes in a new version as a floor lamp. the Tatubepa lamp is a p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Sheet Metal

Tatupeba Sconce Lamp GOLDEN BROWN in Natural Palm Fiber 'LARGE' - EU plug typ C
Located in São Paulo, BR
Prized as the best work of its category in the Novos Talentos Brasileiros (New Brazilian Talents) Award in 2020, the Tatubepa lamp is a piece with unique and valuable design. It was ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Sheet Metal

Contemporary Brazilian indigenous art. Turuza Wauja. Sculpture Tamanduá, 2022.
Located in PARIS, FR
Turuza Wauja Sculpture Tamanduá, 2022 Mogno wood, graphics in natural pigments and snail shell 15 x 72 x 11 cm 5 91/100 x 28 7/20 x 4 33/100 in Carved from solid Piranheira wood and...
Category

2010s Brazilian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Mexican Burnished Clay Woman with Child Oaxacan Sculpture Mixtec Ceramic
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This Mexican ceramic clay hand sculpture is a piece by artist Maricela Gómez López. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with oxides from the region. Done with the hand-...
Category

2010s Mexican Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. Thes...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vanille Fraise Round Rug with Earthy Colors by Rag Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
RAG HOME’s products are hand-tufted carpets and rugs inspired by Rannisa Soraya’s, the founder and creative director of the brand, love for travels, music, ar...
Category

2010s Asian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Mexican Burnished Clay Mother and Child Oaxacan Sculpture Mixtec Ceramic
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Maricela Gómez López, a hardworking mother and artist portrays her life through her work. Living and growing up in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán, a small town in central Mexico, the role ...
Category

2010s Mexican Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. These sculptures reference traditional American Folk Art barn...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mexican Burnished Clay Chicken Kitchen Vessel Hen Egg Basket Decoration Flowers
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with oxides from the region. Done with the hand-modeled technique and cooked in traditional wood-fired oven. Reyes has been constantly innovating with his hen collection, making this one of his most iconic works. Ceramic artist, sculptor and painter, Manuel Reyes (Mexico City, 1972) atended the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas in Xochimilco, México. He was later mentored by Royer Von Guten, Joy Laville...
Category

2010s Mexican Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Clay, Ceramic

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Palermo décor", Set of 2, Handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Beige Modern Beni Ourain Moroccan Handmade Multicolor Abstract Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan hand-knotted wool rug. This full-of-art Moroccan rug has an abstract pattern with a multi-color field and accent in a gorgeous all-over Morocca...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Artistic Hand Painted Whimsical Mckenzies Child Style Table and Stools, Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1930s with this exquisite dining chairs set. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of history and refinement. Outstanding design ...
Category

Early 2000s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Boho Embroidered Tablecloth
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your dining space with artisanal charm with this stunning vintage embroidered tablecloth. Showcasing an intricate hand-stitched d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Handwoven Rug in Natural Fiber for Contemporary house with Eco-Friendly Charm.
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
This outdoor rug of the artist Meriem Bouderbala is a true piece of art that perfectly reflects the know-how of the weaving of the natural fiber mat. This unique mat represents a bir...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber, Seagrass, Rush

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Red and Gold", Set of 2, Handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure on a Reclaimed Steel Plate, Wooden Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, a collection of found steel is reworked whi...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Gray Peshawar Folk Art Cypress Tree Design Hand Knotted Round Rug 12'0" x 12'0"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Afghan Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

"Woodie Wagon Brooklyn Taxi" Sculpture by Paul Jacobsen
By Paul Jacobsen
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Custom sculpture constructed of painted wood. Paul Jacobsen used everyday objects, such as chairs, cars, airplanes, trains, motorcycles and puzzles, all built from scratch and turns...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mackenzie-Childs Flower Market Set of Oval Tray and Box, Retired Pieces
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage MacKenzie-Childs set of oval tray and square box with lid is decorated with Flower Market pattern on white background; the steel underbodies are color-glazed in white and de...
Category

2010s North American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Found and Salvaged Steel Structure on a Steel & Wooden Circular Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, a collection of spare parts come together ...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Ostrich Pedestal Side Table, Taxidermy
Located in Forney, TX
An extraordinarily rare, interesting and highly unusual hand-sculptured Ostrich foot that creates a one of a kind work of both fine taxidermy and American folk art. Exceptionally...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood

Sue Benner Cellular Structure I Nine Ovals Quilt Circa 2006
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful hand made quilt by famed quilter Sue Benner. According to her site "While pursuing a degree in molecular biology and a master's in biomedical illustration, Sue Benner crea...
Category

Early 2000s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Contemporary indigenous art. Turuza Wauja. Sculpture "Tamanduá Noir", 2022.
Located in PARIS, FR
Turuza Wauja Sculpture Tamanduá Noir, 2022 Solid Piranheira wood and hand-painted graphics with natural pigments Dimensions: 17 × 43 × 12 cm (6 69/100 × 16 93/100 × 4 18/25 in) Carv...
Category

2010s Brazilian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Turuza Wauja. Two-headed bird Sculpture-Bench, 2024 Brazilian wood
Located in PARIS, FR
Turuza Wauja – Two-headed Bird Sculpture-Bench, 2024 Hand-carved by Indigenous Wauja artisans from the Xingu region in Brazil, this remarkable sculpture-bench represents a two-heade...
Category

2010s Brazilian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Shell, Paint

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Cool Gray", Set of 2 Pieces, Handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Raku Ceramic Vessel Vase by Bob Green
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Bob Green Southern Folk Art Burnished Raku Vessel This stunning burnished raku ceramic vessel by Bob Green, a celebrated Southern folk artist, showcases the captivating unpredictabil...
Category

Early 2000s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Moorish Head Matt Vases Collection "Vittoria", Set of 3, Handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mexican Antique Dolores Porras Lizard Clay Pottery Folk Art Terracotta Vase
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This one of a kind Mexican antique is one of few pieces Dolores had at her home at the time she passed away. Dolores portrays the fauna from her garden...
Category

Early 2000s Mexican Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Terracotta, Clay, Pottery

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Catania Green", Set of 3, Handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Moorish Heads Vases "Agrigento Bordeaux", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Zabihi Collection Modern Persian Souf Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A Modern Souf Persian carpet dpeicting a lion on a neutral field 3'11'' x 5'5'' Souf rugs are very rare technique found as they have a raised low and high pile technique. They are...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Large Sculpture / Wall Hanging Titled "PLAY" W.N.Y. Artist John Tracey
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful ,3-dimentional whimsical wall sculpture titled "PLAY" hand crafted by Western New York artist John Tracy..comprised of more than 1000 children's colorful wooden blocks, wheels,, shapes etc. After collecting for ten years ,John had this great idea to create a monumental piece of art which took him over 9 months to assemble... Pictures do NO justice!! This piece is Museum worthy. John Tracey...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Steel

Moorish Head Matt Vases Collection "Monreale", Set of 3, Handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Moorish Heads Vases "Catania Dark Green", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Outsider Art Painting titled Meet The Seekers, 1-3-10
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Outsider art painting using paper cutouts on masonite board titled Meet The Seekers, 1-3-10. Assemblage measures 13.25" wide, 2.25" deep and 29.75" high. We had the painting professi...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Printed Israeli Needlepoint with Man Smoking Cigar
Located in New York, NY
A printed one of a kind Israeli Needlepoint with a man smoking a cigar. 14'' x 20''
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Ragusa", Set of 3 Pieces, Handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Moorish Heads Vases "Catania Dark Gray", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

White Carrara marble nativity scene - made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Christmas decorations, Nativity, nativity scene, Christmas nativity scene, Italian marble nativity scene, marble nativity scene, white carrara marble, carved nativity scene, Italian ...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Fiesta Lantern By Nani Goods, Ceramic Raffia Pendant
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Inspired by Fiesta in San Antonio, Texas—- this fixture celebrates diversity by juxtaposing rough and smooth textures along with colorful and subdued hues. The Fiesta Lantern is han...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Brass

Moorish Head Matt Vases Collection "Carini", Set of 2 Pieces, Handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Found and Salvaged Industrial Objects, Metal Sculpture on Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Known for his steel furniture, Jim Rose was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique, interesting items. Here he has paired various repurposed finds together to create...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Steel, Metal

Jim Rose - Construct No. 03, Salvaged Steel and Aluminum Industrial Objects
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique, interesting items. Here he has welded together various washers, nuts, ...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Moorish Heads Vases "Catania Bronze", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Cool Grey", Set of 4 Pieces, Handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Westmoore Pottery Lion, Signed 2005
Located in High Point, NC
Large pottery lion of clear yellow glaze having applied curly clay mane, tail, and whiskers, pencil hole eyes, grinning expression, signed on the bottom "2005 WESTMOORE POTTERY...
Category

Early 2000s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Rug & Kilim’s Swedish Style Rug in Brown with Figural Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in a special blend of Ghazni wool, this 8x10 rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s custom-classics Burano Collection—inspired by mid-century Scandinavian folk...
Category

2010s Indian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Jim Rose - Construct No. 02, Salvaged Steel and Aluminum Industrial Objects
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique, interesting items. Here he has welded together various washers and cyl...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Call of the Desert The Sahara Hardcover Book by Philippe Bourseiller
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Call of the Desert: The Sahara Hardcover Book. Philippe Bourseiller Harry N. Abrams, Nov 1, 2004 - Nature - 424 pages Photographer Bourseiller embarked on the first truly comprehe...
Category

Early 2000s African Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paper

Rug & Kilim’s Swedish Style Runner Rug in Brown with Figural Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in a special blend of Ghazni wool, this 4x8 runner rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s custom-classics Burano Collection—inspired by mid-century Scandinavia...
Category

2010s Indian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Beni Mrirt Berber Blue Moroccan Carpet with Textured Design
Located in Dallas, TX
21100 New Colorful Abstract Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 09'03 x 11'07. This hand-knotted wool Beni Mrirt Moroccan rug beautifully fuses nomadic charm with the boldness of Abstract Expre...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Swedish Style Custom Rug in Brown with Figural Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 4x7 custom rug design represents Rug & Kilim’s custom-classics Burano Collection—inspired by mid-century Scandinavian folk art with geometric patterns depicting animal pictorial...
Category

2010s Indian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Gray Folk Art Willow Tree Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Round Rug 8'2" x 8'2"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Afghan Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Swedish Style Custom Rug in Brown with Figural Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x5 custom rug design represents Rug & Kilim’s custom-classics Burano Collection—inspired by mid-century Scandinavian folk art with geometric patterns depicting animal pictorial...
Category

2010s Indian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Ivory Hand Knotted Modern Design Soft and Plush Wool Oriental Rug 9'0" x 12'0"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Screen Gray 100% Wool Hand Knotted Folk Art Willow Cypress Tree Rug 10' x 13'10"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Afghan Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Outsider Art Painting titled The Descent, 8-7-10 RRD
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Outsider art painting using paper cutouts on masonite board titled The Descent, 8-7-10 RRD. Assemblage measures 9" wide, 2.25" deep and 21.25" high. We had the painting professionall...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Bonbon Chouval "Mini Me Terre"/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

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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