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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
Early 20th Century French Tramp Art Hand-Carved Mirror in Dark Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Tramp Art mirror dating to circa 1900, distinguished by its deep dark brown/blackened finish and understated profile. While Tramp Art often leans ornate, this piece takes a ...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

wardrobes known as "du Ried" Alsace 1814
Located in Grenoble, FR
This 18th century piece of furniture, made of fir and with a central separation, is typical of the wardrobes known as "du Ried" (region around Sélestat in Bas-Rhin) and Colmar (Haut-...
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1810s French Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

French Turn of the Century Brown and Black Tramp Art Mirror with Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Turn of the Century brown and black Tramp Art mirror from circa 1900 with raised circular medallions. Embark on a journey through time with th...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Antique Asian Hindu Bronze Temple Toy Camel on Wheels
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Inspired by a scene from Ramakian or Ramayan, the Indian epic Rama and Sita. Antique Indian Temple Toy bronze camel on wheels. Antique hindu bronze temple camel with rider statue toy on wheels. Commonly known as "Temple Toys...
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Bronze

Windsor Paint-Decorated Comb-Back Rocking Chair
Located in Branford, CT
Fine Windsor paint decorated comb-back rocker chair. New England, circa 1820. Original paint and condition. H 42" W 20-3/4" D 24" SH 15-1/2".
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Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Indian Kalighat Painting of Krishna Adoring Radha
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th Century Indian Kalighat painting of the God Krishna worshipping his divine consort Radha. Painted in Calcutta, Bengal, India by a Bengali patua, with natural mineral pigment paints on paper. Signed illegibly in pencil, lower right. Origins of Kalighat painting written by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England: According to legend, Lord Shiva, the god of dance and destruction, was deep in meditation on Mount Kailash when he received news of the death of his consort, Sati, an avatar (or human manifestation) of the goddess Kali. He wandered for days with her body draped across his shoulders and his inconsolable grief threatened to ruin the earth. Lord Vishnu, the Preserver, was called upon to intervene. To relieve Shiva's burden, he shattered Sati's body into 51 pieces. The little toe of Sati's right foot was said to have fallen at the site of the Hooghly River...
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

Petite Turn of the Century French Brown Tramp Art Mirror with Protruding Corners
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite French Turn of the Century hand-carved wooden Tramp Art mirror from circa 1900 with protruding corners. Immerse your home in the rustic charm and artistry of this petite Fre...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

West Germany Silver Mercury Glass Icicle Christmas Tree Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a decorative silver mercury glass ornament intended to be Christmas decor but is appropriate for any time of year. I think it is repres...
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

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Mercury Glass

Whimsical Surfer Sculpture by Mitch Berg
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool and whimsical surfer sculpture by Mitch Berg, circa 2008. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures 10.5" W x 4.5" D x 15" H. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Furniture

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Metal

Hand Painted Indian Folk Art Stand or Low Table A Lovely Decorative piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Hand Painted Indian Folk Art Stand or Low Table A Lovely Decorative piece painted in a green pallet with small Flowers This little metal table is very sta...
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19th Century Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Tin

Pair of handmade Folk Art Tunisian bedside tables or shelves
Located in Lyon, FR
Adorable pair of bedside tables or shelves made in Tunisia and directly brought back from our last holidays there. Carved wood and handpainted. With a secret space for you to put you...
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1980s Tunisian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Wood Parquetry Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Dramatic form lamp with a parquetry pattern. Lamp measure 23" high from base to the bottom of socket and base is 8.5". Lamp has been professionally rewired for 3 way light bulbs.
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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Staffordshire Pearlware Musicians and Sheep Bocage Group
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Staffordshire Pottery pearlware bocage figure with a musical theme which features a couple seated before a tree, playing musical instruments. Sheep and dogs around them, seated on a ...
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1820s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pottery

Antique Kurdish Rug Gold Red Striped Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from Turkey circa 1900-1910, this antique rug connotes a traditional Kurdish rug design with a coarse, lush knotting in the richer hues cordoned off ...
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19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wool

Vintage Persian Khamseh Pictorial Rug with Dervish Scene, Persian Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
76195 Vintage Persian Khamseh Pictorial rug with Dervish Scene, Persian wall hanging. Ancient Persia boasts the true origin of viticulture and wine drinking as celebrated in this han...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture

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Wool

19th Century Life Sized Horse Trade Sign from a Tack Shop in Pennsylvania
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century life sized horse trade sign from a tack shop in Pottsville, PA. Horse is made of cast iron, wood, and papier mâché. The tail and cast iron e...
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Iron

The Technique of Landscape Painting Hardcover by Frederic Taubes 1966
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Technique of Landscape Painting Hardcover Book by Frederic Taubes 1966. FIRST PRINTING 175 pages. Profusely illustrated with color and black and white captioned photos and drawin...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

Outsider Art Wood Sculpture with Geometric Appliques
Located in Chicago, IL
Detailed and eye catching outsider art "found" wood sculpture. Constructed from floor moldings and cut paper geometric appliques. Unsigned.
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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Original Antique Print of A Bat, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a bat. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Published...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

Scandinavian Wooden Barrel Chair Made in the 19th Century
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian wooden barrel chair made in the 19th century. A circular, beautifully wooden chair with patina and soft edges hollowed out from a natu...
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1890s Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz pictorial accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 4' 6" x 5' 11" Persian rugs & carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large cou...
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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture

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Wool

Vintage Carved Wood Pinocchio Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage carved wood Pinocchio sculpture. Charming vintage carved wood Pinocchio sculpture. This interesting bust of Pinocchio is well made with a m...
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20th Century Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Birch

Pair of Vintage Folk Art Painted Metal Pelican Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of pelicans hand crafted in metal in a charming stylized form, painted and ready for a new environment.
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Metal

1960s Moroccan Tribal Wedding Rug with Sequins North Africa, Handira
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s authentic vintage Moroccan tribal wedding rug with sequins North Africa, Handira.Rare large authentic Moroccan Bohemian style rug, handwoven by women...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Furniture

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Wool, Cotton

Complete Book of Traditional Aran Knitting by Shelagh Hollingworth 1982
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Complete book of traditional Aran knitting Book by Shelagh Hollingworth. Collects patterns for knitting shirts, sweaters, jackets, coats, and other clothes in the style of the Aran Islands...
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20th Century English Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

French Chasse Inspired Towel and Soap Rack Just the thing for the smallest room
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Chasse Inspired Towel and Soap Rack Just the thing for the smallest room in the house, made in aluminium and embossed with a French Hunting Dog scene The rack fits on the wa...
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1910s Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Aluminum

Early 20th Century Folk Art Scratch Built Ship
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Folk Art Scratch Built Ship Without doubt, one of the nicest examples of an early 20th Century English folk art ship model named Victoria. Amazing detail and charm...
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1920s British Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Brass

Wood Fretwork House Altar with Accessories Black Forest Folk Art 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century fretwork hand crafted House Altar with a lot of Christianity miniatures and accessories. A wonderful decorative appeal!...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pewter

Four rams Ntomo Mask, Bamana Population, Mali
Located in Paris, FR
The Ntomo mask is used during initiation rituals for youths in Bamana societies of West Africa. It is recognizable by its upper part shaped like a comb, with three to eight horns sym...
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20th Century Malian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Shell, Wood

Original Painted Corner Cabinet Cupboard, Sweden dated 1824
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique pine corner cabinet still maintains its original earth toned faux wood grain paint with beautiful floral details along panels and crown typical of the Dalarna region of ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Hand Carved Wood Rajasthani Female Musicians Wall Sculptures from India Set of 2
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of two vintage Indian carved wood gilded hand carved wood wall hanging hand carved wood Rajasthani traditional female musicians sculptures. Wall decor gilt wood raj sculptures, hand carved from a very dense wood with high and low relief detail. Handmade traditional Rajasthani figures of female musicians set of 2. Luxury Indian handicrafts gilt wood wall hanging decorative sculptures. Hand carved and hand painted Rajasthani wooden figures depicting traditional female Indian musicians wearing traditional costumes. The figure sculpture female musicians in seated position are holding a drum and sitar, gilt over red lacquer that can be seen in the back. Gujarat (possibly Ahmedabad) style musicians, portrayed seated playing music dressed...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Still Life Oil On Artist Board
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Still life oil on artist board depicting a Holy Bible casting it's reflection on the table top surface and covered with a cascade of flowers and foliage. Presented in a two-tone wo...
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20th Century Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Toy Cast Iron Truck Car Carrier; Three Cars by A.C. Williams American Circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
Founded in 1886, the A.C. Williams Toy Company in Ravenna, Ohio, manufactured this toy circa 1930. This cast iron truck car carrier loaded with three blue "Austin" sedans ("Austin" embossed on the side of each car) is completely original with no restoration of any kind, and is in original paint with no touch-up or repaint. I have black lighted everything to insure originality of paint. A red Mack truck hitched to a green trailer pulls the car carrier with it's three original cars; all nickel plated wheels on all vehicles are original. Other markings include #5, #11, and #1 on the inside of each car by rear axle; and #5 on the green trailer; #5 on the red truck. Wonderful piece of Americana in very nice condition; one or several of the cars usually are missing and/or typically repainted due to rough floor play. See my other listings of vintage toys. Dimensions: 12 1/2" long x 2" wide x 4 1/4" high. Each cast iron car...
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

Large Carved Black and Gold-Painted Sunburst
Located in New York, NY
Exuberantly carved sunburst mounted on a black roundel. Provenance: From the Collection of Mario Buatta, New York, NY.
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Primitive Swedish Pine Log Chair or Kubbestol
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive Swedish pine log chair, or kubbestol, from Dalarna circa 1770-1789. Flip-seat for storage inside chair. Steamed bentwood banding. Fine, dry pale patina. The flip-seat has b...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Brass

Stoneware Two Handled Jug Lamp
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good 19th century stoneware two handled jug, now as lamp, having unusual mottled rust and grey pottery surface and excellent form. Shade not included.
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1860s European Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

The Seven Stars Cookbook Recipes from World-Class Casino Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Seven Stars Cookbook: Recipes from World-Class Casino Restaurants. Harrah's Entertainment Presents The Seven Stars Cookbook: Recipes from World-Class Casino Restaurants. John S...
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20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

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

Materials

Pine, Wool, Burlap

Antique Orange Ganado Navajo-Style Rug with Native American Style, 02'11 x 03'11
Located in Dallas, TX
77775 Antique Ganado Navajo-Style Kilim Rug, 02'11 x 03'11. This beautiful handwoven wool antique Ganado Navajo-style Kilim is a stunning example of Navajo-inspired craftsmanship, sh...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Wool

Celtic Art Copper Mural from Ireland, Celtic Animals Hand made beaten copper
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Celtic Art Copper Mural from Ireland, Celtic Animals A hand made beaten copper abstract design of dogs and a stag hunting made in Ireland A very striking piece with its origin in...
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1960s Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Copper

Egyptian Runner Rug Wall Hanging Vintage Bohemian Traditional North African
Located in London, GB
This vintage 1990s cotton mix rug, imported from Egypt, is patterned in an exciting geometric way, with a mix of browns, reds, greens, and yellows. The edges of the rug are fringed, ...
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1990s Egyptian Folk Art Furniture

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Cotton, Yarn

Hand-Carved Wood Bowl from Ethiopia Africa
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

Picasso Limited Edition Artist Rug/Wall hanging by Desso, Netherlands, 1996
Located in Buffalo, NY
Picasso limited edition artist rug or Wall hanging by Desso, Netherlands 1996 Based on the work of Pablo Picasso entitled "Le peintre et son...
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1990s Dutch Folk Art Furniture

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Wool

German Folk Art Naïve Military Painting, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A wonderful example of a circa 1870 German Folk Art naïve military scene in townscape annotated to celebrate a soldier. In ceremonial regalia in watercolou...
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1870s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

Rare Painted Antique Lead Watchmaker’s Shop Sign
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An outstanding piece of Folk Art, this Pocket Watch form Lead sign has a painted face with Roman numerals in the 9:00 position. Cast into the outer frame are the words, “Watches, Je...
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19th Century Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Lead

Colorful Hand Made Mexican Folk Art Icon Painting
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Eye catching colorful folk art rendering of a religious icon in typical Mexican primitive style on reclaimed wood and found materials.
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1950s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Reclaimed Wood

American Sideshow Wondercade Circus Banner Signed J. Sigler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A personal favorite! 15 1/2 feet tall. American "Wondercade" sideshow banner. Painted and signed by J. Sigler. One of the great American sideshow banner artists. Death defying! This ...
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1950s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Carved and Painted Six Whale Species Board Made by Nantucket Whaler, circa 1940
By Captain George Grant
Located in Nantucket, MA
Made by George Grant of Nantucket (1857-1942). Grant, the son of whaling captain Charles Grant, was born in 1857 during a whaling voyage. His mother, ...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Large Vintage Tribal Handwoven Ethnic Round Asian Basket
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Asian rattan handcrafted decorative bowl on bamboo stand. Large vintage tribal handwoven bamboo ethnic round basket. Deep bowl shape, woven with seagrass technique and decorate...
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Late 20th Century Asian Folk Art Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Seagrass

Abstract Folk Art Plywood Bust
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This stacked plywood Folk Art piece showcases the unique vision of its creator. An intriguing sculptural piece from every angle.
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20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Antique Mythical Tiger Finial Bronze Palanquin Handle 18-19th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 18th 19th Century Palanquin Mythical Lion or Tiger Finial Bronze Handle. Large heavy Indian Mythological bronze palanquin fitting cast via the lost wax technique, beautifully stylized and crafted in the form of protective mythological creature. Palanquin finials were used to adorn the pole ends of the palanquin or palki. A fine and massive example of a palanquin pole finial with good detail and fine patina. India, circa: 18th/19thc. The Palanquin handle...
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19th Century Indian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Bronze

"Joe Penner" Vintage Clockwork Windup Toy by Louis Marx Co American Circa 1930's
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fabulous American vintage all tin wind-up toy with attached key and clockwork mechanism, whereby upon winding it up, the character (Joe Penner) waddles aimlessly across the floor, hat flying in the air with notorious cigar in motion (see attached video with listing). The toy is in wonderful and complete original condition with all original parts and authentic factory paint. It is often found incomplete (cigar or hat missing more often than not); and usually doesn't work properly. My example works great and is in nice bright original paint and lithography, in multiple colors of a black and white checkered suit...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Tin

Swedish Folk Art Carved Tray Original Paint with Owners Marks, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully worn serving tray handmade in Sweden in the 19th century. Made of wood and with original paint. Owners mark carved underneath.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Antique Cast Iron Elements as Table Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very solid feeling pair of antique iron architectural elements as lamp bases. Three part shaped iron elements with decorative motifs with leaves on the tops and bottoms. ...
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19th Century Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Iron

19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Pine Baby Cradle
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful baby cradle was handcrafted by a loving family in the mid 1800's. The original blue painted finish with white flowers has been worn away from years of use; especially...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Vintage Berber Red Green Tartan Rug Large 1970s Handmade North African Christmas
Located in London, GB
This wine red rug features a classic tartan pattern with white and green interlocking lines made out of cotton mixed strips, creating a timeless and invit...
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1970s Algerian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Textile

Blown Glass Snowman w/ Top Hat Christmas Tree Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is just the cutest little guy made of blown glass covered in a sugary snow like finish and wearing a plastic top hat with a star on top. He has rhinestones glued to his face for...
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20th Century Unknown Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Glass

Vintage Butcher Shop Sign
Located in New York, NY
Hey Julia, hey Ina! Out of a butcher shop or restaurant . Each individual sign is framed in glass and has painted wooden frames and measures 12” x 18”.great piece for all those gourm...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

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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