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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
18th Century Swedish Folk Art antique rustic Trunk /Chest
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish antique rustique Chest from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. The chest has untouched original paint. The trunk was dated 1799 to celebrate a birthday ,and the ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Naive Ethiopian Painting Circle of Life 'Scene of the Year', 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
The upper two lines show Months of Year form September to February and March to August, below the scenes of life. with Ge'ez language inscriptions.
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1970s Ethiopian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Canvas

Mid-19th Century Painted Swedish Water Carrier
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-19th Century painted Swedish water carrier, circa 1860. Although we have seen many of these on our travels this one without doubt is the best. In original blue/green paint, cl...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Cane, Pine

18th Century Wax Butter Mold with Habsburg Imperial Coat of Arms
Located in Milan, IT
18th century dark wax butter mold with habsburg imperial coat of arms, diameter 20 cm with engraved inscription IG S and M S 1737. Good age related condition, this lovely Mittle-...
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Mid-18th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Other

19th Century Carved and Painted Wooden Horse
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century carved and painted wooden horse This is a superb piece of Folk Art, superbly carved in wood, the paint is original, it is quite br...
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Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Spanish Green Terracotta Bottle Vase or Vessel
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching vase in green unglazed terracotta. Spain, 1940s Catalan unglazed urn vase in green terracotta. Long neck and swollen body with engraved dot details at the bottom part ...
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20th Century Spanish Folk Art Furniture

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Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta

20th Century - Whimsical Pair of Large Carved and Painted Wood Flamingos
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c., a pair of vibrantly painted wooden flamingo floor sculptures, each with a fish in mouth. One is signed "MW" on the underside. Painted in pink and lilac respectively and both with painted details to resemble feathers. Each flamingo is holding a fish in its beak. Both fish have been painted in contrasting colors to those of the flamingos. The gold painted beaks and legs add an additional element of whimsy to these carved sculptures. They are life size and will be sure to draw attention and likely a smile. They would look great on the deck of a seaside home, as a welcoming pair by a front door, in a child's bedroom or even as a bathroom accent. Please Note: To reduce the cost of shipping, each will be professionally packed by a specialist service in advance of UPS shipping. This is significantly less expensive than white glove shipping. Dimensions: 46"h x 7"w x 10"d Condition: Good/Fair, one with repair to red feathers on top...
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1980s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Ceremonial Wooden Bust Mask
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian 19th century antique ceremonial wooden mask with archaic jewelry motifs. Experience a captivating slice of Indian history with this 19th-century ceremonial wooden mask from Jaipur, the vibrant capital of Rajasthan. This antique mask...
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19th Century Indian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Large Floor Size Turkish Animal Motif Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Floor Size Pillow made from an early 20th century Turkish animal motif pictorial rug Measures: 17" x 31".
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1920s Asian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Cotton, Wool, Foam

Early 19th Century French Folk Art Barrel-Back Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
Experience the captivating allure of this rare early 19th-century French Folk Art walnut barrel-back armchair, a true testament to the craftsmanship and creativity of its time. The c...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Walnut

Folk Art Franconia House Altar with Accessories Early 20th Century Wood Carved
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century hand crafted and hand painted House Altar with a lot of Christianity miniatures and accessories. A wonderful decorative...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

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Pewter

Folk Art Animal Painting Brown and White Cats and Mouse Oil on Panel
Located in Munich, DE
This charming naive painting of two cats, one with a white fur, one with a reddish brown tiger fur, has been painted on a wooden panel using oil paints. It was painted around the las...
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1890s French Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

George Edouard Tremblay Folk Art Hooked Rug, Mat or Tapestry of a Winter Scene
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This framed hooked rug or mat was done by the well known George Edouard Tremblay of Quebec Canada in approximately 1940 in his period Folk Art style. The rug or mat is done with wool...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Furniture

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Wool, Burlap, Pine

Late 19th Century Sheet Iron and Metal Trotting Horse Weathervane
Located in Incline Village, NV
Late 19th century sheet iron and metal "Trotting Horse" weathervane. It has a nice weathered color and patina and is very authentic with six "healthy" bullet holes to boot. I basi...
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1890s Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Sheet Metal

Monumental Antique Hand Carved Wooden Trough or Bowl Wabi Sabi, 19th Century
Located in Tilburg, NL
Monumental antique carved wooden trough or bowl, 19th century. This is a rare antique hand carved wooden trough or bowl, which can be used for decoration or as a (fruit) bowl or m...
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19th Century European Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

3 Folk Art Carved Mahogany Low Relief Fishermen Farmer Sailboat Wall Plaques
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of three vintage folk art style carved wooden relief wall hangings, showing a fisher man with a large fish, a sailboat or raft, and a farmer with basket...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Furniture

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Mahogany

Beautiful Large Vintage Gypsy Oriental Embroidery Pillow Cushion, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous oriental pillow, cushion or seat pillow. Original vintage cushions made from Oriental rugs. Estimated to date from the 1950s/60s, the cushion...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wool

Near Pair of Japanese Jizai Kagi Wood Koi Folk Art Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
A near pair of wood koi fish from Japan circa 1860-90s of late Meiji Period. Hand-carved from solid wood, these sculptures are known as Jizai Kagi in Japane...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Iron

Vintage Raffia Macrame Owl Wall Art
Located in East Hampton, NY
This 1960s vintage raffia woven wall art with natural driftwood. This is a wonderfully organic art form. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR MI...
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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Raffia, Driftwood

19th Century American Folk Art Oil Painting Landscape with Horses and River
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century oil painting on artist board depicting four horses in a bucolic setting on the banks of a river. The primitive style and naive perspective give this piece of Americana a real charm. In the original carved and painted frame. With the label of the renowned 19th century New York City purveyor of paints and art supplies...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paint

French Brass Greyhound Statue Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French brass greyhound statue lamp A handsome piece made in Brass and Iron with a bronzed finish to the dog 3 Dimensional and looks great from all ...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture

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Brass

Tatupeba Table Lamp in Natural Palm Fiber 'Medium' - 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Folk Art Furniture

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Sheet Metal

Tramp Art Secretary Desk of Diminutive Size
Located in Downingtown, PA
Tramp Art Secretary Desk of Diminutive Size, late-19th century. The secretary desk is black over red with thumb-nail moldings. The top with dra...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Spanish Rustic Wood Tripod Stool or Side Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Folk Art Carved Wood Farmer Stool, Spain, 1930s-1940s. From Catalonia, Spain this tripod stool show Primitive carvings on the legs and a nice top with fo...
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20th Century Spanish Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Antique Scandinavian Round Storage Box “Tejne” Decorated Pine, Late 19th Century
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Large Antique Scandinavian storage box made from wood, made in the last half of 1800. It's most likely from Sweden or Denmark. It's a so called "Tejne" made for storing and transp...
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Brownstone Recumbent Lions in the American Folk Art Style
Located in Katonah, NY
A rare pair of carved brownstone American Folk Art lions, in recumbent pose with full manes and tails curled to opposing sides, their expressive...
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1890s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Stone

19th Century American Folk Art Oil Painting Landscape Sailboats On River
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century American folk art oil painting on canvas depicting a river scene at dawn with a horse and rider on a bridge over a waterfall. A castle in the distance and sailboats on...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Canvas

American Folk-Art Steam Ship Encased Diorama
Located in London, GB
American Folk-art Steam Ship Encased Diorama We share what we love, and we love this turn of the century hand crafted American folk-art encased steam ship model...
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Early 1900s Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Folk Art Votive Ship Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art Votive Ship Model An early 20th century Folk Art votive ship model. Scratch built using wood and metal. It sits firmly on a bespoke display stand. We believe this example to be French in origin due to it having red, white, and blue beads wrapped around the base of each mast pole. A votive ship, sometimes called a church ship, is a ship model displayed in a church. As a rule, votive ships are constructed and given as gifts to the church by seamen and ship builders. Dimensions in inches: H 12 x D 17 x W 6 Origin: France circa: Early 20th century Condition: Aged Completely solid in structure and form, aged surface as shown with a deep natural patina across all areas. The ship is secured to the base. With some loss and obvious age, this item is still very charming. The House of Antiques...
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1920s Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Original Antique Print of A Fern, Circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a fern presented in a distressed antique lime-washed pine frame. Lithograph with original color. Published, C.1850 Free shipping.  
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paper

Two Vintage Virginia Metalcrafters Solid Brass Leaves, Gloxinia and Calathea
Located in Doraville, GA
Two heavy vintage solid brass leaves, manufactured in Waynesboro, Virginia by Virginia MetalCrafters. The leaves were designed by Oskar Hansen, are hand made, hand finished and of th...
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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 19th century Swedish Log Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Vernacular early 19th century Swedish Folk Art log chair or “kubbestol” a provincial Scandinavian chair made from a log. Ca 1800 - 1820 Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Folk Art Serving Tray, Handmade of Burnt Matches in Parquetry Pattern
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique midcentury folk art serving tray in superb condition. Folk Art made of burnt matches is rare art and we have never seen a piece of this design, let alone in this amazing condition. This museum quality serving tray has been looked after extremely well, because it is simply in superb condition. The look and feel of this beautifully shaped and finely decorated serving tray...
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Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique English Iron Clock Dial Face, Smuggler, Fully Working with Seconds Hand
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely antique iron clock dial dating from 1850 featuring the legendary smuggler and brigand Will Watch. Beautifully painted in the vibrant colours of the theater, he was portrayed...
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19th Century British Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mocha Pottery Jug with Earthworm Designs
Located in Downingtown, PA
Mocha Pottery Earthworm Jug, circa 1820 The mocha pottery jug has two wide ocher bands each with an earthworm design. The top with a looping design and the lower one with a wavy ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Swedish Mid-19th Century Hand Painted Oak Dome Top Coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish Mid-19th Century hand painted oak dome top coffer circa 1852. Vibrant and beautiful dome top trunk of grand proportions. Hand painted by Jons Persson (1811-1866) who was b...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Oak, Paint

18th Century Swedish Primitive Organic Wooden Bowl with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
An antique and unique organic wooden bowl. With highly appealing patina, with traces of use. Produced in Sweden, 19th century. The bowl has original paint. Beautiful in any room,a ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine

Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia, circa 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Mid-20th Century 'Kamasan' cotton textile painting from Bali, Indonesia. The hand painted image has great detail and depicts Balinese Hindu mythology. This textile painting is stre...
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Early 1900s Balinese Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Cotton, Paint

Moroccan Brass Berber Tribal Flask
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Great decorative Moroccan Tribal flask.. African decorative brass with front richly decorated with embossed brass and overlay. The valve stem turns and open. Truly a conversation mu...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Brass

Blue Persian Tabriz Hunting Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Large room-size antique Persian Tabriz rug featuring a formal Pictorial Animal Hunting Pattern from the 1st quarter of the 20th Century Measures: 9'3'...
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20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair of Inuit Children on a Sledge Made of Soapstone
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Inuit children on a sledge made of soapstone. Approximately: 1970/1980s. In good condition, signs of use. Sticker. Dimensions: L 8.0 x D 4.0 x H 8.5 cm.
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1970s Canadian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Soapstone

Antique Northern Swedish Folk Art Cutlery Basket
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique folk art basket from the mid 1800s, a so called cutlery basket. The basket is for storing cutlery and is made by hand in pine in northern Sweden...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Wall Mirror Sun Straw Marquetry Inlay Collectible Naive Folk Brass Handcrafted
Located in Warsaw, PL
Our mission is to create objects with soul and sense. Inspired by nature, naïve and folk art, we created a wall mirror SUN – Powerful amulet for your home. Sun is a source of life. The solar symbol represents vital energy and awakens the internal human resource. The sun symbol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Brass

Original Antique Print of Leopard Seals, C.1890
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of Leopard-Seals Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Chromolithograph after the original artwork by P.J Smit...
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1890s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

Cutting and Presenting Board Made of Wood and Copper Handle in Pig's Foot Form
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1970. We offer this Cutting and Presenting Board Made of Wood and Copper handle in pig's foot form.
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1970s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Copper

Folk Art by Texas Artist, Leon Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Folk art, oil on canvas, Leon Collins (b. 1930), Galveston, Texas Artist. This painting depicts a bull with a vibrant blue background. This painting does...
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2010s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Scandinavian Hand Painted 19th Century Pine Strong Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian hand painted 19th century pine strong box circa 1840. Good example of traditional rustic Swedish woodwork.  Painted in a russet red paint with hand painted cream drag...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Steel

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....
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Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pewter

Russian Icon with Official Wax Seal on Back
Located in DE
Russian icon, seal with wax and date 1899 but icon is probably older. Lots of gold details and beautiful painting with 3 angels at the table on the right top corner. And saint in t...
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Late 18th Century Russian Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Gold

Large Round Signed Nantucket Lightship Basket by Folger
Located in Nantucket, MA
10 ½” Open round Nantucket lightship basket with carved wooden oak ears with oak staves, handle and rim. The bottom is turned out of Pine and the interior is markedin ink with the or...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Copper

Handmade Mustard and Cream Color Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Experience the exquisite artistry of Moroccan craftsmanship with this Handmade Mustard and Cream Color Moroccan Rug. Measuring 101.5" x 137", this generous...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Hand-Carved African Ethiopian Wooden Bowl with Handle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand hewn and hand carved African Ethiopian wooden bowl with handle. Original large vintage Ethiopian tribal wood bowl hand carved bowl from a ...
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Folk Art Furniture

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Hardwood

Vintage Eagle Hunting Fish Copper Weather Vane
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous copper weather vane with an eagle hunting a fish USA, 20th century Cast copper and brass, on wrought iron stand. Measures: 24"W x 19"D x 51.5"H. Good vintage c...
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20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Blu Floral Painted Wall Frieze, 1810 circa
Located in Albignasego, IT
Original Tyrolean wall painted frieze, hand decorated. Measures: H. 63 cm, W. 27 cm, D. 2.5 cm Tyrolean frieze in carved and hand painted wood. On an aquamarine background we find a garland of roses that frames the inscription Maria (Mother Mary in ancient Latin), then a pair of colorful birds that symbolize good luck on a bouquet of yellow flowers. This particular accessory can have various uses; from a pure decorative element, to be hung or placed on a wall, it can also be customized with antique metal hooks...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Fir

Still Life with Flowers, Oil Painting on Canvas by American-Italian Artist
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Artwork from US born Italian artist Emanuele Laustino (Pittsburgh 1916-Asti 1988). Laustino was the son of immigrants from Asti´s countryside in Northern Italy, and moved to the Unit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Furniture

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Canvas, Wood

Original Antique Ethnographical Print, Native Americans, circa 1810
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful ethnographical print. Copper-plate engraving Published circa 1810 Unframed.  
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Early 1800s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

Set of 4 Swedish Folk Wooden Dala Horse Toys, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 4 hand-painted Swedish wooden traditional Dala horse toy. Designed by Nils Olsson in Sweden, circa 1960. Materials: Wood In original conditio...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

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

Materials

Cotton

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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