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
French Tramp Art Turn of the Century Mirror with Hand-Carved Crest and Monogram
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Tramp Art Turn of the Century mirror from circa 1900 with hand-carved crest and monogram.
Immerse yourself in the exquisite craftsmanship and unique charm of this French Tramp Art Turn of the Century mirror from circa 1900. This exceptional piece, adorned with a hand-carved crest and monogram, is a celebration of the intricate artistry and geometric elegance characteristic of Tramp Art of the era.
The mirror's frame is intricately detailed with hand-carved geometric motifs, showcasing the meticulous skill and creativity of the artisan. Raised hearts, concentric circles, and elongated pyramids come together to form a rich tapestry of texture and depth, making the mirror a captivating visual feast. The carved crest crowns...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
German folk art bridal cabinet, 1826
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful cabinet from the rural south of Germany dating from 1826. The cabinet was once given as a wedding gift. This cabinet is made of solid pine and is hand-painted in vibrant ...
Category
1820s German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique 1874 Child's Needlepoint Sampler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique needlepoint sampler by Mary Morgan dated 1874 with words:
"When my father and my mother forsake me then the Lord will take me up...
Category
19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Thread, Glass, Wood
19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Double Sailor's Valentine, mid to late 19th Century, a pair of handcrafted shell collages mounted in mahogany octagonal shadowboxes, hinged together and mounted with a clasp....
Category
19th Century Bajan Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Shell
Vintage Charcoal Rubbing of Thai Musicians
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Thai Temple charcoal rubbing. Hand crafted temple scenes at the Wat Pho temple located in Phra Nakhon district in Bangkok Thailand...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vintage Egyptian Camel Saddle Stool
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Egyptian, North Africa camel saddle shape stool.
Traditionally used to ride camels in the desert of Africa and the Middle East, this camel saddle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pillowcase Made From an Antique Ottoman Sarma Panel
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metallic Thread
Fine Italian Landscape of Peasants at Rest, Oil on Board, Late 19th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
A wonderful Italian painting depicting peasants at rest under trees, with haystacks and farm buildings in the distance. Oil on board, late nineteenth century or early twentieth centu...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paint
Tall African Papier-mâché Giraffe with Leather Ears
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall paper mache giraffe in black and brown with leather ears and glass eyes. We see this fun piece in a nursery or in a foyer.
Measures: 17....
Category
20th Century Central African Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Leather, Glass, Paint, Paper
Original Antique Print of a Hoopoe, 1847, Unframed
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a hoopoe.
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.
Publis...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
Beautiful Santa Claus Figure Candy Container Vintage German Christmas
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Santa figure with a tree in his hand. Very characterful representation and expressive in its appearance. Velvet dust cover as clothing. Was probably a candy container, but the...
Category
1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Composition
Early English Cast Iron Pointer Setter Dog Door Stop
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
English 1930's cast iron door stop of a pointer setter dog with original paint. This sculpture has fantastic patina with great age and wear. Wonderful addition to an existing collect...
Category
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Unique Large Swedish Genuine Patina Folk Art Wooden Bowl
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unique Swedish folk-art bowl in a very unusual boat like shape. This wooden bowl is large and wide with date “1782” underneath along with a set of initials. An unusual detail is the ...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Professionally Framed Antique East European Embroidery, 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame.
Late 19th C. Bulgaria.
Ready to go on a wall.
Fra...
Category
Late 19th Century Bulgarian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Silk
WWI Trench Art Vases, French, 1917- Set of 2
Located in Ross, CA
WWI Trench art vases etched with the French Rooster, bows, and the year 1917. Trench art was art commonly made by soldiers with shell casings to pass the time in the trenches of WW...
Category
1910s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Primitive Floral Painting on Reclaimed Wood
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage primitive floral still life on reclaimed wooden panels having a lovely curved top. Found in an antique store in Calabria about 30 years ago.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Moroccan Traditional Caidale Tent 20 ft x 40ft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan traditional caidale tent are used outdoor for ceremonial events, wedding, parties.
For centuries the tribal people of Morocco's Atlas Mountains ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Primitive Americana Hand-Woven Folk Art Rug
Located in Skokie, IL
Primitive Americana Hand-Woven Folk Art Rug
This one-of-a-kind piece is an American Folk Art rug designed and hand-crafted by an unknown artisan. As is the case with similar pieces,...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Ink Pads for Fabrics, India, Early 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Stamp composed of a set of small welded copper plates forming a bird motif. These stamps were to be printed on the drapery.
Indian work, circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Copper, Iron
Collection of 8 Glass And Metal German Tankards
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 8 pieces of tankards in glass with metal lids from the end of the 19th Century and beginning of the 20th Century. Probably these have been used for beer drinking. Fou...
Category
1890s German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Child's Toy Tin Large Spinning Top by Chein Company, American, Ca. 1950
Located in Incline Village, NV
Highly colorful and completely operational hard to find LARGE tin child's toy spinning top made by the J. Chein Company, Harrison, New Jersey, Circa 1950. It works great and is in co...
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Tin
Vintage Dimitri Omersa Lion Leather Footstool, circa 1950s
Located in Vis, NL
Vintage Dimitri Omersa lion footstool with light wear and patina on the leather consistent with wear and age.
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Leather
Coastal Oval Sea Shell Encrusted Wall Mirror
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A shell encrusted mirror that will bring the beach indoors. A perfect reminder of the beach, this mirror is oval in form and created from wood. Shells are painstakingly placed throug...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Shell, Mirror, Wood
Oversized Blue and White Mexican Talavera Glazed Ceramic Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Authentic oversized very fine blue and white Mexican Talavera de la Reina glazed ceramic bowl.
Huge blue and white Mexican Talavera pottery handcrafte...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Pheasants Oval Copper Mold Form
Located in Milan, IT
Early 20th Century Pheasants Oval Copper Mold Form
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Copper
Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love these extra long blanket chests. Placed against the wall it has as many uses as the variety of things you can put in it, or it can make a p...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Original Antique Print of A Grey Horse, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a grey horse
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after George Stubbs with original hand color.
...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
19th C Tin Wrapped Wooden Spice Containers, 10 Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Tin Wrapped Wooden Spice Containers.
Stamped: PATENT PACKAGE CO. NEWARK, NEW JERSEY. PAT'D AUG. 31, 1858. Lightweight hardwood construction. Ra...
Category
19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Professionally Framed Ottoman Embroidery Fragment, Turkey, Late 19th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame.
Late 19th C. Ottoman Turkey
Ready to go on a wall....
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Silk
Shepherd & Wooly Sheep Putz Toy Set Antique German Christmas 1900s, original Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of eleven Putz stick-legged sheep with a shepherd boy and his dog. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativit...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Composition
Antique 18th Century Hindu Bronze Deity Ardhanarishvara Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Bronze sculpture of Hindu Deity Ardhanarishvara. Often referred to as the androgynous form of the god Shiva, this antique presents beautiful detail and patina. Aside from the longevi...
Category
18th Century Indian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Wooden Tripod Stools C1950
Located in Trensacq, FR
Pair of French tripod stools c1950
A good pair of wooden Basque-style wood tripod stools from midcentury France. These versatile handcrafted three-legged tabouret stools, can also b...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 11'8" x 15'4" - 355 x 467 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 11'8" x 15'4" - 355 x 467 )
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Collection of Handmade Mexican Folk Art Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of Handmade Mexican Folk Art Tin Masks, Mexican, circa 1950s. Each mask is unique and extremely detailed. The largest mask measures 21"...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Copper, Tin
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central Europe. This kind of items are used as teaching material in German schools or as showp...
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Painted Pine Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This massive pine double storage bench has a long straight back rail with an applied crest about five inches high. The back rails and stiles frame two short flat panels, a pattern re...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
French 1900s Hand Carved Tramp Art Mirror with Raised Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rectangular Tramp Art hand carved wooden mirror from the early 20th century, with raised diamond motifs and X patterns. Created in France during the Turn of the Century whic...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Swedish Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Birds on Tree Branch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hand-carved and hand-painted wooden birds on a tree branch.
The upper bird features a detailed feather structure with decorative white and blue markings on its tail, while the lower...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Folk Art Horse Sculpture
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully charming hand-carved 19th Century American folk art horse sculpture on stand. Pay special attention to its face and the carved details to appreciate this fine specimen. ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique shepherd’s chest, 1850s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Low shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions from around 1850. These chests were made in the same way for centuries. They were deco...
Category
1850s Romanian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Beech
Stunning Large Santa Claus Belsnickel Candy Container German Christmas, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Belsnickle Santa Claus candy container made of composition, cardboard and wood was made in the 20th century and is a charming addition ...
Category
20th Century German Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Composition
Italian Bookcase
Located in Cirencester, GB
We sourced this 19th Century bookcase or dresser from a house in the mountains North of Verona.
Beautiful authentic hand painted designs, some restoration including re varnishing th...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Vintage Tin Wind Up Toy by Lindstrom, "Dancing Katinka" American, Circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
Antique toys like this (wind ups) are difficult to find in outstanding operating condition as this one (see the video attached) because of the rough play they would have received from the children who owned them. In very good and all original condition and paint in green, white, yellow, and flesh tone; the paint and lithography has no touch up or repaint of any kind; there is zero restoration.
To operate, just turn clockwise the attached clockwork wind up key on the back of the girl and the she dances around in a circular motion for quite some time. "Dancing Katinka" is an all tin wind up toy...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Tin
19th Century Decorated Stoneware Blue Decorated Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine double handled blue decorated stone ware crock is in good condition with minor chip on interior. There is an embossed three above the hand painted and decorated flowers on ...
Category
1850s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Dutch Folk Art “Hindeloopen” Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 19th century Dutch folk painted folding table, Friesland, circa 1820, having a dished oval top, the obverse painted with a harbor scen...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese antique slim wooden mortar. side table / coffee table wabi sabi organic
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from Naya (the barn) in Ibaraki pref., Japan.
Antique wooden mortar, "Usu" in Japanese, made of quality Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova) hardwood.
Hand-carved, Manufactured circ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Zabihi Collection Chinese Batou Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Full plush pile Chinese Batou Animal Pictorial design rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century
Measure: 4'4'' x 6'9''.
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Middle Eastern Arabic Copper Coffee Pot Dallah
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Middle Eastern Arabian tinned copper Dallah coffee pot.
Antique decorative Arabic coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted b...
Category
Late 19th Century Omani Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
American Copper Full Bodied Pig Directional Weathervane on Stand, circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American Copper full bodied pig directional weathervane resting on squared iron stand, late 19th century.
Category
1880s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Copper, Iron, Zinc
Tramp Art Crown of Thorns Standing Cross
Located in Savannah, GA
An American folk or tramp art crown of thorns standing cross, circa 1930s.
9 ¾ inches wide by 7 inches deep by 22 inches tall
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central Europe. This kind of items are used as teaching material in German schools or as showp...
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mid-Century Folk Art Hand Carved Swan Decoy
Located in New York, NY
This 20th-century Swan Decoy embodies the spirit of American Folk Art. Crafted by an anonymous carver, it features a beautifully elongated neck and a square, sturdy body. The gentle ...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique German Folk Art Spun Cotton Wool Santa Claus Ornament Doll Figurine
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique German spun cotton wool Santa Claus Christmas ornament doll with hand painted composition face.
Measure: 9".
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wool, Cotton
Pair of Reindeer Antique Still Banks, American, circa 1910
Located in Incline Village, NV
These two authentic cast iron antique still banks depict a large reindeer and a smaller one standing nearby. Together, they make a wonderful Christ...
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
Late 20th Century Scale Model of the Historic Fallasburg Covered Bridge
Located in Chicago, IL
Meticulously hand-built at 1:20 scale, this late 20th century American cedar frame model captures the elegant engineering of the historic Fallasburg covered bridge in Lowell, Michiga...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Miniature Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and unique Dutch Folk art Pigeon/birdcage in the form of a manor . This type of birdcages were made in the North of he Netherlands . They were miniature versions of the ori...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Flat Ikebana Basket, Bamboo, Suruga Sensuji Style
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage bamboo Ikebana basket features an elongated, flattened form with prominent rounded handle. The basket is woven of thin round bamboo strips that are secured with transparent ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
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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