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
Returnable Items Only
Antique Turkish Ghiordes Small Rug With Shades of Grey-Blue, Purple, and Beige
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Ghiordes carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century in shades of light blue, purple, red, and yellow sitting atop a nude-beige field and a grey-blue border.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wood Tripod Chair Foot Rest Stool, Spain Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An interesting brutalist stool with hand carved legs and great patina. Great piece of functional sculpture. It is in great vintage condition and is structurally sound. Nice addition ...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Folk Art Ship Diorama
Located in San Mateo, CA
Folk art diorama of a ship being towed by a tug boat. At the bottom of the diorama is a representation of the shore with buildings and a lighthouse. The glass is earlier wavy glass a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Rope, Glass, Wood
Rare Antique Children Carousel Pig, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Antique Children Carousel Pig, Germany ca. 1920s
Item e7291
A wooden carved children's carousel pig with polychrome painting, made in Germany around 1920. Original unrestored co...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Burmese Carved Wood Panel of a Court Scribe.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese Carved Wood Panel of a Court Scribe. The standing heavenly being holds a manuscript with a brush in the right hand writing scripture on an accordian style book while ...
Category
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century Gabbeh
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Transform your living space into a sanctuary of comfort and style with our captivating Gabbeh rug. Handwoven by master artisans with meticulous attention to detail, each Gabbeh rug t...
Category
2010s Indian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Vintage Primitive Oversized Hand Weights/Dumbbells
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand-carved dumbbells, each from one continuous piece of wood accented with carved lines (circa 1930s, USA).
Natural toned wood, perfectly aged with rich patina/soiling/splits from a...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
A spherical white ceramic cachepot with cracked enamel France XXth century
By Roger Capron
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A spherical white ceramic cachepot with cracked enamel, an anonymous work from the 20th century, distinguished by exquisite cutouts that elegantly allow light to filter through. Note...
Category
1970s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Folk Art Painted Spinning Top Toy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art turned and painted wooden toy top retaining its original paint (ca. late 19th Century, USA).
Features a notched stem and striped multi-color design in yellow, green and red....
Category
19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Children Carousel Lama Sculpture, Germany late 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Children Carousel Lama Sculpture, Germany late 19th Century
Item e7296
A wooden carved children's carousel lama statur decorated with polychrome painting, made in Germany aro...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
21st Century Gabbeh
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Transform your living space into a sanctuary of comfort and style with our captivating Gabbeh rug. Handwoven by master artisans with meticulous attention to detail, each Gabbeh rug t...
Category
2010s Indian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 27'5" - 90 x 836 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 27'5" - 90 x 836 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Naive Folk Art Country House Landscape, Original Antique Oil Painting, 19th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING DEPICTING A RURAL SCENE, POSSIBLY ROSS ON WYE
A charming depiction of a country house and grounds with a town behind including a tall spire...
Category
19th Century English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Steiff Collectible Teddy Bear Toy Store Kober Vienna exclusive, Vintage Austria
By Steiff
Located in Nuernberg, DE
The Classic 1920 Teddybear is the perfect gift for every Steiff lover. The teddy bear is made of the finest mohair and is stuffed with wood shavings.
This product is not a toy and is...
Category
1980s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Mohair
Pair of Petite Murano Caged Glass Pendant Light, 1930s Italy vintage
By Seguso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous pair of chandeliers in bubble-wrapped Murano glass with cage. The glass is hand-blown with a amber tint and was created by Giorgio Seguso during the 1930s in Italy.
These M...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pipe Smoking Resting Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue. This character statue has been made in Germany, in the 1920s or older. Absolutely gorgeous item with lo...
Category
1920s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Early 19th Century Grain Painted Firkin
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th Century Grain Painted Firkin, possibly late 18th Century, a hand crafted firkin or bucket, having a round lid above a barrel-stave built vessel held by wooden hoops, on so...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Tlaquepaque Tonala Jug, Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico, C1940
By Pre-Columbian
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully decorative earthenware jug from the Tonala valley, depicting a ‘Tlaquepaque’ scene with the most beautiful glazed artisanal composition. Graphic vivid colours depicting...
Category
1940s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
19th Century American Trade Sign 'Crook', Medina, NY
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century American trade sign 'Crook', Medina, NY
Craftsman made, with sand-painted back ground with 10" x 12" giltwood letters spelling 'Croo...
Category
19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
Zabihi Collection Blue Vintage Turkish Reindeer Animal Square Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th century Turkish Rug with a reindeer on a blue field with flowers hovering around
Details
rug no. j3837
size 1' 9" x 1' 11" (53 x 58 cm)
Category
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Tin Box Cookie Jar Belsnickle Santa Claus Vintage Germany, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful decorative Christmas Tin Box with Santa or Belsnickle Picture is a true treasure. It was made in Germany, around 1930s. These are very hard to get. A real enrichment f...
Category
1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Tin
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Reindeer Animal Square Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid 20th century turkish anatolian pictorial rug
Details
rug no. j3831
size 2' 4" x 2' 4" (71 x 71 cm)
Measures: 2'4" x 2'9\4".
Category
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Rare Set of Four House, Teddy Bear and Fish Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of four. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size alwa...
Category
1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wire
Zabihi Collection Lion Turkish 20th Century VIntage Rug
Located in New York, NY
MId 20th Century Turkish Rug with a lion motif
Details
rug no. 31818
size 1' 10" x 3' 4" (56 x 102 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Camel Donkey Turkish Pictorial Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th century hand-knotted Turkish Rug with 3 brown camels hooked on a small black horse and a human figure
Details
rug no. 31332
size 2' 5" x 3' 6" (74 x 107 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'7" x 7'5" - 140 x 226 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'7" x 7'5" - 140 x 226 )
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Small Sailor Whirligig, circa 1930-1940
Located in Nantucket, MA
Figural standing sailor whirligig, carved from Pine wearing a white hat with metal brim,
a blue sailor’s middy with scarf, striped red and white unde...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Chinese Jade Stone Ritual Blade
Located in Chicago, IL
Based on forms that emerged during the Shang Dynasty (1600-1027 BC), this jade stone ceremonial blade continues upon this tradition with precision. The Shang dynasty placed great emp...
Category
20th Century Chinese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Stone, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Folkart Tripod Chair, Germany Vintage 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Interesting Brutalist wood tripod chair from Germany. the seat was cut out of a tree trunk. Historically used as a chair in the farmhouses in Germany in the 19th Century, this modern...
Category
1950s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare Set of Five Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set from Germany or Austria. Each is made from mouth blown glass, these would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for ...
Category
1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wire
Original Antique Print of Golden Oriole, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of golden oriole.
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.
P...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
Royal Doulton "the Carpet Seller" Moroccan Decorative Porcelain Figurine
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Royal Doulton "the carpet seller," Moroccan figurine of a carpet seller.
Made in England, by Royal Doulton England, the "Carpet Seller,"
Royal Doulto...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Copper Railroad Locomotive and Tender Weathervane, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Copper Railroad Locomotive and Tender Weathervane, circa 1900, a hand crafted sheet metal weathervane in form of a 19th Century wood or coal driven steam engine railroad loco...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Copper
Pair of Hand-Carved and Painted Folk Art Pistol Wall Brackets / Corner Shelves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Folk Art hand-carved and painted revolver/pistol/handgun trade signs/wall brackets/corner shelves (ca. 1950s, USA).
All original black paint against stained plywood mounts su...
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Plywood, Paint
Deer Antler Mount Trophy on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque German Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique Black Forest deer antler trophy on hand carved, Black Forest wooden colored plaque. We know its from 1912, because its dated. A nice addition to your hunters loge, cabin, ...
Category
1910s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage hand carved and hand painted musical clock is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in or near Austria in circa 1950 in a Folk Art style. The carving depicts a male figure leaning against a post mounted Black Forest styled clock. The carving is quite detailed and well executed on all sides and has been hand painted in a realistic style. Both the clock and the music box are currently not working as both have been over-wound and would require servicing. The head of the carving should turn slightly left to right while the music box is playing, but in its current state it is unknown whether the mechanism functions and/or what tune the music box may play. In addition, there is currently no key for the clock, but these normally use a standard small music box...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Lidded German Antique Beer Stein, Ceramic Glazed, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous beer stein, made in the in Germany. This beer stein has been made in Germany, circa 1910s or older. Absolutely gorgeous piece still in great condition, without damage. Lid...
Category
1910s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Pair of traditional painted Swedish side tables
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of traditional painted swedish side tables, circa 1870.
Rare pair of rural swedish side tables, which we found on our travels around sweden. Hand painted in traditional colou...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Swedish mid 19th century hand painted dome top chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid 19th century hand painted dome top chest circa 1846.
Beautiful dome top chest, which was clearly cherished by the level of decoration. Initialled on the front and dated...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Set of 12 Original Antique Prints of Ducks After Francis Lydon, C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 12 antique prints of ducks.
Lithographs after the original drawings by Alexander Francis Lydon
Original colour
Published b...
Category
1880s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vintage Hand Sewn Red & Green Floral Quilt Full Size Bedspread Applique Patchwrk
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage hand sewn quilt. Features a red and green rose motif with ribboned border. Perfect for the holiday season.
Dimensions:
82" x 81" (Length x Wi...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'8" x 5'6" - 143 x 168 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'8" x 5'6" - 143 x 168 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3'1" - 69 x 94 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3'1" - 69 x 94 )
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool, Fabric
Antique Mexican Demon Mask
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare antique Mexican Demon mask in wood, circa 1970. The mask makes a sound when moved.
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Ottoman Turkish Pillow Case, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It was made from a pair of shalvars / panatloons that were popular at the time in Western Anatolia.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metallic Thread
Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950.We offer this original exvoto.
Votive paintings in Mexico go by several names in Spanish such as “ex voto,” “retablo” or “lámina,” which refer to their purpose, place oft...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Tin
Monoxyl pitcher olive wood, French folk art, Alexandre Noll style, circa 1950s
Located in leucate, FR
French Folk Art.
Huge monoxyl pitcher olive wood.
Free-form and organic design.
Fantastic patina.
Measures: - Height 27 cm / 10,63''
- Width 14 cm / 5,51''
...
Category
1950s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Ottoman Turkish Pillow Case, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It was made from a pair of shalvars / panatloons that were popular at the time in Western Anatolia.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metallic Thread
Antique Ottoman Turkish Pillow Case, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It was made from a pair of shalvars / panatloons that were popular at the time in Western Anatolia.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metallic Thread
Rare Mushroom, Clown and Boy Head Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size alw...
Category
1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wire
Rare Set of Three Grape Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size alw...
Category
1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wire
French Tramp Art Turn of the Century Mirror with Geometric Motifs, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Tramp Art Turn of the Century mirror from circa 1900, with hand-carved geometric motifs and protruding corners. Delve into the captivating world of French Tramp Art with thi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 7' x 8' - 213 x 245 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 7' x 8' - 213 x 245 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Primitive carved sandstone
Located in Miami, FL
Archaïque polished probably ritual stone ring from Central America or Caraïbe island .
Face carved and polished sandstone or granite.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 6' - 137 x 183 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 6' - 137 x 183 )
Category
1880s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Timber man Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue. This character statue has been made in Germany, in the 1910s or older. Absolutely gorgeous item with lo...
Category
1910s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Mid-20th Century Oil Paintings of St. Tropez on Canvas
By Phyllis Morgans
Located in Madison, MS
This pair of oil paintings by Phyllis Morgans features the harbors of St. Tropez and Anstruther in the mid 20th century. The dominant colors are blues and tans. The paintings are in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paint
Wood Nutcracker French Folk Art from Les Deux Alpes, 1960s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Sculptural wooden nutcracker.
Folk Art piece from the French Alps. Dating the 1960s.
The surface of the wood is carved with a gouge, giving it this raw patterned appearance.
Engra...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fruitwood
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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