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
Marx "Wonder Cyclist" American Circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
Marx "Wonder Cyclist" is the earlier version of this wind-up "Boy on a Tricycle" toy; and not to be confused with the later version by Unique Art called "Kiddy Cyclist". This toy featured is MUCH more rare and more sought after by collectors of early tin wind up toys...
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1830s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in All over Brown-Black, White Abstract Pattern
Located in Vilnius, LT
Category: Rugs, Carpets, Decoration
Dimensions: 1.95m x 1.65m
Thickness: 0.015m
Weight: 6.5kg
Material: recycled used clothing, 100% cotton
The technique combines crochet, embroidery, and quilting
MADE TO ORDER
Get in touch for trade pricing, bespoke options, project management and consolidated...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
1960’s Vintage Folk Art Studio Pottery Bud Vase
Located in San Carlos, CA
Exquisite Vintage Folk Art Studio Pottery Vase – Unique Relief Surface & Gentle Beige Hues
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home decor with this wonderful piece of vintage f...
Category
1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pottery
1950s Asian Handcrafted Wood Burmese String Opera Marionette Wall Decor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite Vintage 1950s Handcrafted Wooden Marionette with Burmese String, Reflecting Asian Opera Artistry.
This splendid Burmese-Thai marionette is a testament to masterful hand carving and intricate hand painting.
Adorned with ornate fabrics in red and gold colors heavily embellished with beads, sequins, colored glass, embroidery, and gemstones, this marionette is a true work of art. Whether you choose to display it on your wall, use it as a mobile to bring color to a child's room, or incorporate it into your authentic boho and ethnic decor, it will captivate your senses.
A fine representation of handcrafted village folk puppets from Asia, this marionette stands out for its unique quality.
What sets marionettes apart from regular puppets is their manipulation through strings controlled from above, offering an unparalleled range of movement. Operating these strings demands a high level of skill, making marionettes a cherished form of puppetry.
In Asia, marionette troupes were often sponsored and patronized by royalty, and while their performances were undoubtedly captivating and entertaining, they also served a significant cultural role.
This marionette is not only a collector's delight but also a stunning piece of art. It portrays Minthar, the prince, in all his vintage glory...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Animal Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Persian animal motif Gabbeh rug from the middle of the 20th century
Measures: 4'1'' x 6'
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mid 19th century hand painted folk art cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century hand painted folk art cupboard circa 1856.
Swedish floor standing cupboard with a hand painted date of 1856, but we believe the piece to be earlier. Quite possibly...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Decorative Hand-carved Wooden Plate with Pyrography, Germany 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This stylish folk art hand-carved wooden plate features intricate pyrographic elements—a traditional wood-burning technique used to create decorative patterns. The design centers aro...
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1960s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Beech
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 ...
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20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Professionally Framed Silk and Cotton Ikat Fragment, Uzbekistan, Early 20th 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.
Early 20th C. Uzbekistan.
Ready to go on a wall.
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Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Silk
Set of 6 Large Original Antique Prints of Birds of Prey, C.1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great set of birds of prey
Lithographs after the drawings by Turvey, A. Wilson and Cpt. Brown.
Original color.
Unframed
The measurement given below is for one print.
Category
1830s Scottish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique American Carousel Horse Carnival Ride Attrib Charles Dare
Located in Forney, TX
A charming antique, circa 1920, American track machine carousel horse amusement ride attributed to legendary carver Charles W. Dare Company (United States), now mounted on a custom r...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
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...
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Late 19th Century Omani Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Toy Noah's Ark, German
Located in Incline Village, NV
Toy Noah’s Arks for children to play with were very popular in the late 19th and early 20th century, and Germany was very prolific in their production. This particular ark is all ori...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Purple Multicolor Turkish Embroidered Folk Art Textile, Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand embroidered textile from Turkey that is perhaps from the 1970-90s. This vintage textile was handmade and is a whimsical examp...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century Old Hand-Painted Ceramic Sicilian Salt Container
Located in Catania, Sicilia
The sicilian salt container has beeen hand-crafted in the small town of Patti, it is adorned with intricate hand-painted designs in earthy tones, predominantly green and brown, which are characteristic of traditional Sicilian pottery...
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Mid-20th Century Sicilian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
"Boy Riding An Alligator" Vintage Wind-Up Toy by J. Chein Co., N.J., Circa 1935
Located in Incline Village, NV
Manufactured circa 1935 by The J. Chein Company in Harrison, New Jersey, this vintage tin toy, when wound up, depicts a young boy in islander garb, trying to ride an alligator who da...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Tin
American Tin Toy Trolley, circa 1880
By George W. Brown & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Horse drawn trolleys or "horse buses" were the main source of "mass transit", along with trains in the late 1800s in America. Thus they were ubiquitous subject matter for toy makers to exploit as toys for young children. While many tin toy...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Tin
Vintage Shooting Club Lodge Target Plaque German 1929, Carnival Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Shooting Lodge Target Plaque dated 1929. A rare and beautiful wooden shooting target plaque with inscriptions. This rare kings plaque was issued by a shooting club...
Category
1920s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
19th Century Antique Painted Pine Cabinet, Italian Cabinetmaker, Made in Tuscany
Located in Odense, DK
This charming 18th-century painted pine cabinet, crafted by an Italian cabinetmaker in Tuscany, is a rustic masterpiece. Made from sturdy pine, it showcases the traditional Arte Pove...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
Antique Brass Indian Betel Nut Cutter from Collectible Asian Mughal Artifact
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter from India Collectible Asian Artifact
This excellent piece of art from India, made in solid brass, nut slicer or nut cracker which is two halves made w...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1 of 52 Handmade Antique Ceramic Tiles by Devres, France, 1920s
By Devres
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of 52 antique French handmade ceramic tiles. Manufactured by Devres, circa 1920s. Colorful pattern in yellow, red and green. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, fr...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Carved Wooden Balinese Busts Sculptures
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage midcentury hand carved ebony wooden Balinese busts sculptures.
Hand carved sculpture in wood depicting a Balinese couple.
Bust of a man and wom...
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Moroccan Floor Pillow Seat Cushion Made from a Berber Old Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan vintage floor pillow seat cushion made from a Tribal Berber rug.
Square shape with nice faded earth tone colors for the top and rich warm...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Thomas Ritchie Alkaline Glazed Stoneware Pitcher Catawba Valley c 1870
Located in Mobile, AL
Thomas Ritchie is one of the better documented Catawba Valley NC potters who worked in the mid 19th century up until (it is estimated) about 1900. A number of his jugs, crocks and canning jars...
Category
1870s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pottery
19th c. Mexican Retablo "Veronica's Veil" c.1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original 19th century Mexican folk retablo "Veronica's Veil" or "El Divono Rostro" in Spain . Oil paint on tin.
The Veil of Veronica, known in Italian as the Volto Santo or Holy Face, is a Roman Catholic Relic which, according to legend, bears the likeness of the Face of Jesus that was imprinted on it prior to Jesus' crucifixion. According to Roman Catholicism, Saint Veronica encountered Jesus in Jeruselum on the way to Calvary. When she paused to wipe the sweat (Latin, suda) off his face with her veil, his image was left on the veil.
In the small village of Osa de la Vega in Spain, there lived a couple who led a very pious life. They were Gregorio de la Torre and Isabel Corral. From their father, Juan Montilla, they inherited a picture of the Face of Jesus or the Divino Rostro. A story that is told one day, to the amazement of many who confirmed its veracity, the picture began to perspire with living blood. News of this extraordinary event spread swiftly and widely throughout the land.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1880.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Oil Paint on Tin.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
DIMENSIONS H 14 in. W 10 in.
HISTORY
Retablos, better known as 'laminas' in Mexico, are small oil paintings on tin, wood and sometimes copper which were used in home altars to venerate the almost infinite number of Catholic saints. The literal translation for 'retablo' is 'behind the altar.' This unique genre of art, deeply rooted in European history, was brought to Mexico with the arrival of the Spanish and then ultimately adopted by New World mestizo natives to become what is known today as the Mexican folk retablo.
The retablo was an art form that flourished in post conquest Mexico and then ultimately, with the introduction of inexpensive mediums such as tin, reached its pinnacle of popularity in the last quarter of the 19th century. With some exceptions, mostly untrained artists from the provinces worked to produce and reproduce these sacred images; some subjects painted more prolifically than others. A typical "retablero" may have reproduced the same image hundreds, if not thousands of times in his or her career.
These oil paintings were sold to devout believers who displayed them in home altars to honor their patron saints. There are virtually hundreds of saints, each invoked to remedy a different situation. "San Ysidro Labrador," the patron saint of farmers, is venerated for good weather...
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19th Century Mexican Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Tin
Antique Swedish Small Blue Folk Art Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish small sideboard in folk art from an area called Hälsingland. Locally in Hälsingland this type of sideboard is also known as ”mössbord” or ”hat table” in English. Made...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Vintage Wind-Up Toy, Circa 1950 "Smiling Boy Polishing Boots" Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a very rare toy that I have not seen an example of before, and judging by it's action and appearance, I would venture to say it is post war, probably made in Japan for the American market (boy looks very American). I have called it "Smiling Boy Polishing Boots" which resembles the clockwork movement. To operate: hold the toy in the left hand with thumb on chest and then; wind up attached original key with the right hand several times; and release. With a smiling face, the boy will roll his head back and forth, while diligently shining his black boots, using an up and down motion with his right hand. The toy works quite well and will go on for some time. It is made up of several materials. The head, hands, and shoes are made of composition; it has a tin body; the clothes jersey, hat, and "falling" trousers" are made of fabric. The toy is in good original condition; some wear to boy's hat and jersey in back (see images), a slight "bend" to tinplate in the rear; but for the most part, the toy is very sturdy, works well, has a nice appearance, and wonderful charisma.
This is a charming rare toy that operates as it should, and is a "must have" for collectors of post-war vintage wind up toys...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Composition, Tin
Classic Swedish pine chairs set of 4 in solid pinewood Early 1900
Located in Forest, BE
Set of 4 classic, minimal and elegant lightweight comfortable pinewood chairs from Sweden around 1900. These are massive pine that shows a nice warm patina. We did not touch anything...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century Navajo rug is a striking example of Indigenous textile artistry—woven with natural wool in a bold, graphic composition that feels at once timeless and modern....
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Göran Malmvall Classic Swedish pine chairs set of 7
Located in Forest, BE
Set of 7 (price for each) classic, minimal and elegant lightweight comfortable pinewood chairs from Sweden around 1950. These are massive pine that shows a nice warm colour. They wer...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
Krampus Companion of Belsnickel Devil Candy Container Antique Austria 1940s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This unique Christmas figurine from Austria features a handmade figurine of the Christmas character Krampus, Belsnickel's companion. The vintage piece dates from the 1940s or older a...
Category
20th Century Austrian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Composition
Antique Swedish Wooden plates 1800's Handmade Folk Craft great series
Located in Forest, BE
Swedish antique birch hand made wooden plates. Made to be used as a dining plates. Fine quality of handwork. these are true piece from the early 19 century. Beautiful patina on the ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Birch
Antique Silk Warp Cotton Weft Ikat Panel, Late 19th C. Uzbekistan
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is a bold example to the late 19th C. Uzbek skates. It has traces of use and some wear. Lined with a mid 20th C. roller printed fabric.
Category
Late 19th Century Uzbek Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Two-Toned French Turn of the Century 1900s Hand Carved Tramp Art Wooden Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small French Tramp Art hand-carved wooden mirror with two-toned finish, protruding pyramidal corners and brass nailhead accents. Immerse your home in the rustic charm and artistry ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lot of Eight Miniature Antique German Dollhouse Toys Accessories 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature set of 8 antique German Dollhouse Miniatures is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts al...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Moroccan Terracotta Candle Holder Handbuilt and Handpainted by the Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt freckles terracotta candle holder
- made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings.
- made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by Houda
Approximate measurements: 1....
Category
2010s Moroccan Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Clay, Earthenware
Vintage Small Ethnic Afghani Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage small ethnic rug.Handcrafted South Asian tribal rug hand-woven with floral and geometric designs.This rug is made from hand-spun wool colored with vegetable dyes.Great to use...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure, Modern and Minimalist Sculpture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, a collection of found steel is reworked, pr...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Antique Child's Pedal Toy Car
Located in Oakville, CT
American vintage, antique child's pedal tricycle metal toy car in great working condition.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Portrait of Mary Elizabeth Dyer, Aged 4. Dated 1829
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A lovely naive portrait of a young girl
Interesting provenance on the verso
Watercolour on paper.
Condition report- Some surface loss, foxing and a tiny hole top left
Presented ...
Category
1820s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper, Birdseye Maple
Vernacular Ladder Back Fireside Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Vernacular ladder back fireside chair in birch with later rush seat. Unusual decorative turned finial ears atop the back's stiles. Wonderfully slightly misshapened wooden back cross ...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Rush, Birch
Mexican Art Populaire Artisan Made Leather Table & Chairs by Wim Rietveld
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mexican Folk Art Populaire / Artisan Made Leather Table & Chair set. Attributed to Wim Rietveld. Made in Mexico, 1970's period. Crafts...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Finnish Folk Art Rustic Pine Chair
Located in Karis, Nyland
Finnish folk art chair made during the late 1800s. The chair is hand-crafted from pine with beautifully sculptured seat and backrest. The legs, seat and vertical backrest have a intr...
Category
Late 19th Century Finnish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6' x 9' - 183 275 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6' x 9' - 183 275 )
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Unusually Charming 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Table with original paint.
Located in Boden, SE
Charming small folk art table from Önsköldsvik, Northern Sweden . It’s completely hand-made in Swedish pine and every detail is carefully considered. Made during the early 1800s, around 1810, the table has some wear and distress after time and use. The size and proportions makes it an excellent side table or bed sidetable...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique French Marionette
Located in Houston, TX
We found this wonderful 19th century French Marionette in Rouen France. The puppet, and its art form, have been a mainstay of French cultural life f...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
German Painted & Carved Wood Carousel Horse w/ Saddle Seat on Stand 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
German hand carved wood and decorative painted carousel horse with carved flowing mane, carved hairy tail, upholstered muslin saddle seat, flanking original glass eyes, and mounted o...
Category
19th Century German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Swedish Provincial Spice Box
Located in Bozeman, MT
Charming 19th century Swedish provincial spice box in its original condition with two sliding doors and one drawer. The interior contains eight compartments intended for different dr...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
1960s Authentic Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s authentic large handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber tribal rug, nicely aged and faded with pink and blue cors.Handwoven by The Berber tribes in Morocco with traditional geometric...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
Girl in beautiful Dress, Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German Bisque Head, Arms and Leg Doll is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful Outfit, it is suitable for any room and adds a touch of elegance to your Dollhouse.
The set includes The Doll with the Outfit, all in very good condition. Made of Fabric, Bisque Porcelain parts and handmade by skilled craftsmen, this original piece is a testament to the rich history of German toys. Whether you're a fan of entertainment or vintage items, this dollhouse toy...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
Moroccan Silver Choker Collectible Berber Jewelry
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A Moroccan Tribal jewelry vintage chocker inlaid with colorful glass beads in red and green and dangling coins.
German silver, but not of the standard of sterling and richly embelli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage American Hand Carved Wooden Decoy Duck Bookends (Pair)
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully sculpted and incredibly nostalgic pair of wooden decoy duck bookends. These realistic looking, duck bookends have a timeless and classic look. Made in the 1980's, these r...
Category
1980s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pink Cast Iron Pig Money Bank or Doorstop with Wings, Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish piggy pink cast iron money bank or doorstopper with wings.
This smiling and charming Lady Pig is newly powder-coated in "pretty pink". She is good sturdy condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment 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. Turkey
Ready to go on a wall.
Framed...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Silk
Original Vintage Beatrix Potter Print. Peter Rabbit And Friends C.1905
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely image by Beatrix Potter
Rescued from an early edition of " The Tale of Two Bad Mice "
Possibly a 1st edition from 1904
The measurement given is the paper size not the actua...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
20thc Hand Carved Wood Mermaid Statue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved wood sculpture of a mermaid is in fine condition.It is hand carved and unsigned.So fantastic the surface and carving.
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Whimsical Folk Art Painted Lady Liberty Political Figure
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Whimsical hand made carved wood and painted folk art hanging liberty figure.
Category
1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century antique primitive wooden measure box dated 1784
Located in Boden, SE
A 18th Century Swedish Measure Box dated 1784 & Owner marked AHB BAS
Measures, spatial measures, of wood for dry goods such as grain. Also called target vessel.
The dimension is cu...
Category
1780s Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Chest / box with original paint from Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Chest / Box from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
A beautiful box with untouched original painting.
On the lid it is painted with leaf loops and initials BJD...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Fiesta Lantern By Nani Goods, Ceramic Raffia Pendant
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Inspired by Fiesta in San Antonio, Texas—- this fixture celebrates diversity by juxtaposing rough and smooth textures along with colorful and subdued hues.
The Fiesta Lantern is han...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Brass
Original Antique Print of Partridge, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of partridge.
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.
...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
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
Original Painted Bench with Storage, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This original hand painted Swedish pine bench displays a brick red/brown faux wood background and simple folk art motif along the front panel and back.
The bench seat opens/is remove...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Linen, Pine, Paint
Original Antique Print of an Owl, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of an owl.
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.
Publishe...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
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Paper
Le Polnabook Michel Polnareff French Edition Hardcover Book in Sleeve
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Le Polnabook Michel Polnareff French Edition Hardcover in Sleeve.
"Le Polnabook" is authored by the French singer-songwriter Michel Polnareff. This book is a compilation of photograp...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art Furniture
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Paper
Antique Mexican Jaguar Mask
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this antique Mexican Jaguar mask made in leather, mirror for eyes and boar bristles.
These masks depict jaguars and tigers used in ...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture
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Leather
Mid 18th century Swedish pine chest decorated with labyrinth
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 18th century Swedish pine chest decorated with labyrinth circa 1730.
Rare and beautiful Swedish pine chest. Traces of original paint to the outside with decorative metal strap...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
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Metal
Antique Swedish Rustic Folk Art Stool
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish rustic stool in folk art made with three legs. The stool has a round seat and is in its untouched original condition. The paint has become distressed with time and the resulting patina is full of rustic charm and character. This stool is from northern Sweden and made around the 1820s. Older stools...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
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Pine
Small hand--painted cabinet, dated 1736
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Small cabinet with 1 door. Hand painted with decorative floral motives.
Dated: 1738. Inside has 2 shelves, a small drawer is missing.
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1730s Antique Folk Art Furniture
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Pine, Paint
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