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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
Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 3
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 6 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited with anilina (natural pigments).
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1960s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Pottery Vase Vessel Urn
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, unique, and handcrafted piece of ancient Japanese Sueki Sue ware pottery dating back to the 500-600s (6th-7th century). Sueki/ Sue pottery was a ...
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pottery, Stoneware

Large Sculpture Made of Handwoven Palm Leaves
Located in West Hollywood, CA
These large hand-woven palm sculptures are made from natural palm and provide rustic, organic modern, contemporary design for any home decor. Their unique w...
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2010s Mexican Folk Art Furniture

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Palmwood

Mahogany Jewelry Box with Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mahogany box with inlaid mother of pearl and mirror, on small round brass feet.
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Mahogany, Mother-of-Pearl

Original Antique Print of a Dusky Grebe, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Dusky Grebe Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Original color...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Rustic Wooden Bowl Dated 1869 with Patina
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Folk Art wooden bowl dated 1869 Signed PSSAEDAP. A stunning antique organic wooden bowl with lovely patina and original paint...
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1860s Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Swedish Folk Art, Unique 19th Century Farmers Bowls set of 2
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of two antique and unique organic wooden bowls. With highly appealing patina, with traces of use. Produced in Sweden, 19th century. These bowls where very important for many fam...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 5'5" - 90 x 165 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 5'5" - 90 x 165 )
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1880s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Fabric, Wool

Zabihi Collection Dionne quintuplets Antique American Hooked Mat Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century American hooked rug depicting the Dionne quintuplets. The quintuplets were born May 28, 1934, and are the first to survive th...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Wool

Swedish Folk Art, Large Unique Early 19th Century Farmers Bowl Painted Wood
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
An antique and unique organic wooden bowl. With highly appealing patina, faded painting on the bowl makes this a unique and desirable piece. Produced in...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

1950s Folk Art Sculpture Group Of Drunk Swedes At Bar Scene
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
1950s Folk Art wood carving of a group of drunk Swedes at a bar scene with fish and alcohol fermentation.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

British Sailor's Woolwork of Merchant Ship Under Full Sail
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Merchant Ship Under Full Sail, Circa 1875 The British sailor's woolie depicts a port side view of a large three-masted ship flying the Red Ensign on a f...
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1870s Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wool

Couple of S size, moorish heads, lady and gentleman. Handmade in sicily
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Handmade in Italy Sicilian design moorish heads
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2010s Italian Folk Art Furniture

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Ceramic

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll with Beaded Eyes
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll with Beaded Eyes A great example of an early 20th century English hand carved folk art articulated jigger doll. With charming hand ca...
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1920s British Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Mechanical Bank "Saluting Sailor", circa 1920s
Located in Incline Village, NV
This mechanical bank "Saluting Sailor" was manufactured in the 1920s by Saalheimer & Strauss Company in Germany. It is in excellent all original condition and brightly hand painted in colors of red, white, blue, yellow, and grey. There is an ever so slight crease to the left on dial. The bank operates as follows: Press down on the lever in front just beneath the steering wheel. The sailor raises his right arm and lowers his left arm revealing a slot on the right side of the bank where the sailor's left arm was, inviting the deposit of a coin (see image). Release the lever, and the arms return to their original position (see image). Coins are removed via the original key lock trap. The bank measures: 6 3/4" high 4 7/8" wide 2" deep I am a leading specialist in the field of antique mechanical coin banks...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

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Tin

World War 2 / WWII Era Wooden Airplane Propeller Folk Art Mantel Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This wooden Folk Art made propeller clock is presumed to have originated in England and fashioned into a mantel clock in North America in circa 1960. T...
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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Pillow Case Made From Mid 20th C. Anatolian Quilt
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning is recommended.
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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture

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Cotton

Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Indian Block Printed Textile
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean is recommended. Item above is made from a vintage and used textile th...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Furniture

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Cotton

Antique English Staffordshire Cow Bull Creamer, circa 1840
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A charming Mid 19th Century Antique English Staffordshire Pottery Cow or Bull Creamer. The docile creature with its tail forming the handle,...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paint, Delft, Faience

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art whirligig figure We are proud to offer a true example of an early 20th century whirligig figure. Hand carved from scrat...
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1920s British Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Vintage Playful Teapot with Crab-like Features by Allan Hellman Sweden 1982
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This playful and unique teapot, has different sides to it. Sometimes it looks like just a quirky tea pot with a bright green inside. But in the view from some angles , this three leg...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Clay

Vintage Cast Concrete Toadstool Mushroom Garden Ornament – Red & White
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Add a touch of fairytale magic and rustic charm to your garden, patio, or indoor space with this vintage cast concrete toadstool mushroom sculpture. Dating to the mid-20th century, t...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Furniture

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Concrete

Two Swedish 19th Century Trough with Originalpaint from Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
Two Swedish 19th century Folk Art Trough with untouched original paint from Lulea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Painted English red wood trough. The trough is in untouched original ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Vintage Late 19th Century Canvas Circus Carnival Midway Folk Art Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Very early American circus or carnival Sideshow Banner, circa 1890-1900. Fantastic paint detail. Great example of American folk art banner painting. The Great American African Camel...
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Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Canvas

Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Johnny" The Dancing Clown by Lindstrom Toy Co., Circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a hard to find pre war vintage, Made in America wind up tin toy by The Lindstrom Toy Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut, circa 1928-1932. The action is fabulous; when wound ...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Tin

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century French Folk Art side chair, hand-carved from pine, embodies a modernist spirit with its playful silhouette and chunky saddle seat. What truly sets it apart is...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Advertising Tin Sign "The Delaware Insurance Company of Philadelphia" Circa 1885
By The Delaware Insurance Company of Philadelphia
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a very rare and early (circa 1885) tin advertising sign, commissioned by the Delaware Insurance Company, located and founded in Philadelphia in 1835. It was probably made by noted late 19th century sign maker, Sentenne & Green, of New York City, established in the 1870's. With an Indian motif, the sign features a Native American Indian, front and center, decorated in a brown and green headdress; with red, cream and aqua clothing and a large gold medallion...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Tin

Ceramica D'Amore Vietri Italian Pottery Candle Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ceramica D'Amore Vietri Italian hand-painted ceramic pottery candle holder. Handcrafted in Italy circa 1960s. Italian small round ceramic candle holder hand decorated with a geometri...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Wind Up Tin Toy "Monkey Riding A Horse" by Haji Co., Japan, Circa 1958
Located in Incline Village, NV
Made in Tokyo, Japan by The Haji Company (see image for mark/logo), this all tin vintage wind up toy, circa 1958, depicts a "Monkey Riding A Horse". It ...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Tin

Mochaware Mug Banded with Brown Slip Made in England, circa 1815
Located in Katonah, NY
A Mochaware mug decorated with bands of slip in light and midnight brown. Between the midnight and light brown slip bands are three bands of inlaid rouletting decoration in geometric patterns. Although made circa 1815, the inlaid rouletting gives the mug a surprisingly modern look. The applied handle has exceptionally crisp acanthus leaf terminals. Dimensions: 4.9" tall x 4.9" deep from spout to handle, 3.25" diameter Condition: Excellent Price $1600 Background of Mochaware: Mocha decorated...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Earthenware

Vintage Brown Nautical Sailing Ship Wood Box with Hinged Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage nautical theme jewelry or trinket box. This small rectangular brown box will be a great accent on a coffee table, dressing table, or on a bookshelf. It is created from wood...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Metal

Authentic Antique Folk Art Equestrian Horse Farm Sign
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming hand made vintage horse farm sign that is finished front and back. The horse and letters are black wrought iron, and the wood has a distressed paint...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Iron

Rare Swedish Antique Blue Folk Art Box
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique blue box in folk art from Sweden made during the mid 1800s. The box is an attractive size and can be used for anything from storing doc...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Vintage Painting by Black Joe Jackson (US 1922-1997) Titled "Zetn Now"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage outsider painting on plywood by American Folk artist Black Joe Jackson (US 1922-1997). The painting is titled "Zetn Now" and it depicts a woman sitting down on a tree trunk ...
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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Plywood

Vintage Painting by Black Joe Jackson (US 1922-1997) Titled "Gon Ta Skol"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage outsider painting on plywood by American Folk artist Black Joe Jackson (US 1922-1997). The painting is titled "Gon Ta Zkol" and it depicts a woman and a little girl waiting ...
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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Plywood

19th Century Antique Moroccan Hand Painted Wood Berber Chest
Located in New York, NY
This 19th century Moroccan Berber chest is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Made from pine wood, it features beautifully painted sides and top, showcasing intricate patterns and vibra...
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19th Century Moroccan Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

1940s Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1940 authentic Handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal rug.Midcentury Moroccan area rug with tribal geometric design.Handwoven by The Berber tribes in Morocco with traditional geome...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Furniture

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Wool, Goat Hair

Early 20th Century folk art fairground massacre knock down figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century folk art fairground massacre knock down figure A folk art / primitive hand-crafted fairground knock down game figure. Constructed from pine and metal, hand painted detail with metal support hinges when the figure is knocked off...
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1920s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

American Pottery Pig Bank, Circa 1880's
Located in Incline Village, NV
American pottery still bank in the shape of a pig, used for saving coins (usually pennies) to encourage children the importance of thrift. Pottery still banks are somewhat scarce since the typical way to remove coins was to smash the bank open, albeit, with this particular example, perhaps a knife was used for coin removal (note the wear to the coin slot---see images) or perhaps the additional wear is also from many coins having been deposited. The bank is in good all original condition , from an unknown potter (unmarked) circa 1880's, and probably a variant of #633 "Two Toned Pig" in Andy Moore's "The Penny Bank Book" written in 1984 when collecting pottery banks...
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1880s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pottery

Cast Iron Clock Face Surround from Observatory Clock Tower Double-Sided
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Very cool cast iron clock face surround, observatory time. Double-sided with great paint surface. Substantial heavy duty iron hooks. Lots of potential...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Iron

Pictorial Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Turkish anatolian with 2 pigeons. Measures : 1'8'' x 2'2''.
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20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture

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Wool

Antique Swedish Folkart Sunnerbo Painting Made to Use as a Pillow
By Sunnerboskolan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish Folk Art (commonly known in swedish as bonad) made 1790-1820s. Part of a bigger painting. Likely made by Johannes Nilsson at Sunnerboskolan, Småland. Local painters were often inspired by decorations in churches, where they learned and trained their crafts. The painting on linen is upholstered as a pillow. The main motif depicts a holy woman serving wine dressed...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paint, Linen, Hemp, Paper, Feathers

West Germany Mercury Glass Large 4.5" Santa Head Christmas Tree Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
What a great large mercury glass Santa head Christmas tree ornament. The beard, mustache, hat band and pompom are all covered with a sugary snow looking finish but the back, face and...
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

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Mercury Glass

19thC American Folk Art Portrait Painting Of A Young Girl Seated Beside Her Dog
Located in Incline Village, NV
Early 19th century, superb, and oversized, this fine quality American folk art portrait, oil on canvas painting is in original surface with all of the elements desired by collectors ...
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1820s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Canvas

1960’s Lawnware Pendant Light
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage Lawnware hanging light, 10” shade, #2310. Funky retro RV Lawnware tiki patio Swag lamp. Real KITSCHY cool planter pot Swag lamp, sometimes known as a Lite Brite Lamp. Beads make up this hippie style lamp. The lamp works. Great vintage condition. Some of the assorted multicolored plastic decorations are broken or missing, but once it’s lit up, it’s effect is there. Would be great on a screen porch, a kitschy retro patio, inside in your funky decor or would make a fun lamp...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Plastic

Equestrian Circus Poster by Ringling Bros Ca. 1971 Featuring "Miss Helen Girard"
Located in Incline Village, NV
There is a lot going on in this equestrian themed, bright and colorful circus poster portraying famous early 20th century circus performer "Miss Helen Girard". She is in a horse drawn cart in one image, while two men ride horses in two other images, and Helen Girard in full portrait is featured on the left. Her claim to fame is stated at the bottom "Empress of the Equestrian World" and "Side Saddle Queen". This is a reissued poster by Ringling Brothers from 1971 of one of their original, very early, 1903 promotional circus posters. To commemorate their 100th anniversary, in 1971, Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey, produced reissues of some of their select and most famous authentic posters...
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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

Folk Art Hand-Made Iron Rooster
Located in Chicago, IL
A mischievous 20th century American folk art rooster sculpture with a wonderful disposition, and beautiful rusted finish. Perfect indoors or out!
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20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Iron

Vintage Carved Wooden Door Panels
Located in Napa, CA
Beautifully carved Pakistani Doorway, Consisting of 3 panels.
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19th Century Pakistani Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

17th Century Wooden Bowl, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large wooden bowl, dated 1694 and inscribed with two names. Probably for celebrating marriage between "Borhans and Dottir..."
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Late 17th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Large Tramp Art Hinge Lid Box
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A handcrafted Tramp Art box or small chest. A detailed design on four tapered feet. The interior is lined with white quilted fabric and the lid is fitted with a large finial. The bot...
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Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Children's Toy Savings Bank "U.S. Mail". American, Circa 1920
Located in Incline Village, NV
Children's Savings Coin Bank "U.S. Mail" bank , also known as a "still bank"; was American made, circa 1920. This is well made, sturdy, and all original. It is made of cast iron and hand painted in original green paint with gold highlighting. There is no repaint and no restoration. The coins were deposited through the "letter depository"; lift the lever and drop in a coin (see image). When the bank is full, coins are removed by undoing the original square nut in back and the screw in front. Cast into two parts and now separated, the coins are easily collected. Put back together again to insure parts don't go missing (which happened often) and original screw and nut are maintained. This bank was manufactured circa 1920 by the A.C. Williams Company, Chagrin Falls, Ohio. They made many cast iron toys, banks and other products during their time of operation until World War II. The "U.S. Mail" bank is referenced on page 102 #853 in "The Penny Bank Book" by Andy and Susan Moore...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Iron

French 1900s Tramp Art Mirror with Brass Nailheads and Protruding Corners
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rectangular Tramp Art hand-carved wooden mirror from the early 20th century, with raised diamond motifs, geometric patterns and brass nailheads. Created in France during the...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

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Brass

Organic Modern Natural Hand Carved Wood Folk Art Abstract Sculpture on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A rather engaging modern abstract folk art wood sculpture on a display stand. The piece is hand-carved from a single piece of lighter wood (no...
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20th Century Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Grouping of Five Hand-Painted and Carved American Folk Art Fish Decoys
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Group of five Folk Art fish decoys composed of painted tinned iron sheet metal or aluminum fins and tails and carved wooden weighted lead bodies, some with ...
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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Swedish Marriage Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Swedish dowry box presented to the bride by her parents on the occasion of her marriage, decorated with homemade pigments in traditional folk-art patterns in faded grey blues and s...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Traditional Hardwood Crocodile Carving, Nigeria, cira 1970s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Decorative Folk Art hand-carved hardwood crocodile, with lots of details in the carving. Nigeria, circa 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Furniture

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Hardwood

Original Dark Blue Painted Sideboard With Flowers, Sweden dated 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
While you can frequently find original painted Swedish trunks, it is difficult to find a cabinet or sideboard with exceptional original folk art paint such as this one. The two panel...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood, Paint

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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