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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
Period: Mid-20th Century
Artificial Smoked Parma Ham Country Kitchen Folk Art Decoration Vintage 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A vintage Belgium Decorative Item nice to display in your country style home or kitchen. Found at an Estate Sale in Brussels, Belgium.
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1950s Belgian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4" x 8' - 122 x 244 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4" x 8' - 122 x 244 )
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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Early 20th Century Portrait Oil Painting of a Woman in Traditional Folk Dress
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Portrait of Ruth Alderfer in a traditional folk costume, possibly Dutch. Oil on board, "Portrait of Ruth Alderfer in Costume", signed and titled en verso. 1932 signed top r...
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1930s Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Paint

Hand Carved Gnome + Deer Woodland Totem
Located in Brooklyn, NY
If great art is meant to inspire and provoke, this beautiful carving of a gnome with a deer on it's head may be the greatest piece of art ever made. Hand carved by the artist "R.S." in the year '75, this large pine log has become so much more than the sum of it's parts. Roughly hewn details give the sculpture an almost living, breathing feel. Perfect for fans of all sorts of woodland nymphs and creatures- from elves to hobbits and beyond. Please confirm item pickup location (Brooklyn NY or Wall NJ...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Pine

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"...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Copper, Tin

Pair of Basque Tripod Chairs 1950s European Folk Art
Located in Trensacq, FR
A fabulous pair of oak three-legged chairs, crafted in the Basque region of France/Spain C1950. Beautifully decorated with carved flowers and diamond detailing, these chairs are a r...
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Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Furniture

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Oak

Large-Scale Swedish Pine Dugout Log Armchair (Kubbestol)
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale Swedish pine dugout log armchair, or kubbestol, hand-carved circa 1930s. Thick seat. Natural-shaped branch-like arms. Mid-brown color and dry ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Midcentury Folk Art Carved Mushroom
Located in Southbury, CT
Wildly unique, this striking one-of-a-kind treasure is a natural dried mushroom that has been painted vivid orange with black accents and hand-carved to depict a dragon with a yin/ya...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paint

Peter Hunt Cape Cod Folk Art Painted Watermelon Tray, Signed
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large hand-painted watermelon metal tray by Massachusetts folk artist, Peter Hunt. Hand-signed on front anno domini 1960 par pierre le chasseur d'orleans. Hand signed on verso Welc...
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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Metal

Cast Iron Doorstop "Floral Arrangement in Green Vase" Amercan, Circa 1930 SCARCE
Located in Incline Village, NV
My title for this beautiful and excellent condition cast iron doorstop is appropriately called "Floral Arrangement in Green Vase". I have not seen this before, and it is not noted in...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Iron

Celtic Art Copper Mural from Ireland, Celtic Animals Hand made beaten copper
Located in Chillerton, 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

Greenlandica, soapstone sculpture on a marble base. Mid-20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Greenlandica, soapstone sculpture on a marble base. Greenland. Mid-20th century. In excellent condition. Dimensions: L 20.0 cm x H 13.0 cm x W 7.0 cm. Soapstone - also known as Steat...
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Mid-20th Century Greenlandic Folk Art Furniture

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Soapstone

Folk Art Child-Size Articulated Wooden Mannequin
Located in Bradenton, FL
Mid-century wooden, hand-carved articulated mannequin folk art sculpture in a child size. Arms, hands, legs, and feet are articulated. A rare whimsical and fun work of art for any in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Large Bronze Asian Rain Drum Coffee Side Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A beautiful and large Southeast Asia patinated original Bronze rain drum. Rain drums was used in Southeast Asian rituals. Their hollow Bronze shape transforms the sound of monsoon r...
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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Furniture

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Bronze

Midcentury Whale Sculpture on Stand, Circa 1960s
Located in Southbury, CT
This midcentury folk art sculpture features a cobalt blue sperm whale rendered in soldered tin, with lines that are both strong and graceful rests atop a simple, sturdy black steel b...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

Cast Iron Doorstop "Colonial Woman" American, Circa 1930
By Littco
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Colonial Woman" cast iron doorstop was manufactured by the Littco Products Company, Littlestown, Pennsylvania; circa 1930 during the heart of the depression. It was distributed to g...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

Greenlandica, wooden sculpture of a hunter in profile. Hand-carved. Mid-20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Greenlandica, wooden sculpture of a hunter in profile. Hand-carved. Mid-20th century. In very good condition. Dimensions: H 12.5 cm x D 8.0 cm x W 7.0 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Greenlandic Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Artificial Smoked Ham Country Kitchen Folk Art Decoration Vintage Belgium 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A vintage Belgium Decorative Item nice to display in your country style home or kitchen. Found at an Estate Sale in Brussels, Belgium.
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1950s Belgian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

Greenlandica, old hunter with a seal on his back, sculpture in soapstone.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Greenlandica, an old hunter with a seal on his back. Sculpture in soapstone. Mid-20th century. In good condition with two small chips. Dimensions: H 15.0 cm x W 3.5 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Greenlandic Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Soapstone

Artificial Pepperoni Sausage Country Kitchen Folk Art Decoration Vintage 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A vintage Belgium Decorative Item nice to display in your country style home or kitchen. Found at an Estate Sale in Brussels, Belgium.
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1950s Belgian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

Artificial Smoked Ham Country Kitchen Folk Art Decoration Vintage Belgium 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A vintage Belgium Decorative Item nice to display in your country style home or kitchen. Found at an Estate Sale in Brussels, Belgium.
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1950s Belgian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

Mid-20th Century French Passe Boule Game
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century French Passe Boule Game A highly decorative hand-crafted example of a mid-20th Century French passe boule game, in the form of a clown figure. The top hat is attache...
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1940s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Studio Pottery Teapot with Gargoyle Handle - Signed - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage hand-made studio pottery glazed ceramic lidded teapot - applied and articulated terracotta gargoyle face - the tongue of the beast forming ...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

1940s Heavily Hand Carved Folk Art Figurative Chairs Table Set, Set of 5
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, table and chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is the most spectacular and beautifu...
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1940s Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early Stone Tiki Garden Statue on Base
By Tiki
Located in Ferndale, MI
Unique two pice garden statue. Tiki style form sits in stand. Most likely cast cement.
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cement

Early 20th century Burmese hand carved side table
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Burmese hand carved side table An exceptionally well carved early 20th century example of a Burmese table. Detailed on the surface with a central three headed god like figure surrounded by floral and geometric shapes and forms. The style of this table is typical of the early 20th century Burmese furniture...
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1930s Balinese Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'10" x 4'6" - 117 x 137 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'10" x 4'6" - 117 x 137 )
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1950s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

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...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Tin

Early 20th Century Scenic American Hooked Rug ( 5" x 10'8" - 196 x 325 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Scenic American Hooked Rug ( 5" x 10'8" - 196 x 325 )
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1930s Chinese Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool, Fabric

Unusual 1930s / 40's "Drugs" with arrow NEON sign..
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual 1930s / 40's "Drugs" with arrow NEON sign.. Two color...Nice early neon,, replaced / new transformer.. Great size, style Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en r...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Metal

1940s Face Veil, Sinai Bedouin Desert Garment Nikab Framed Collectible
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Traditional antique circa 1940s Collectible women face veil from the Sinai Bedouin Desert Garment Nikab framed in a lucite box. Museum quality well preserved Middle Eastern Bedouin women face veil, from the Bedouin tribes of the Sinai Desert. Face veil for a Bedouin Women, North Sinai Egypt or Palestine Mid 20th C. An amazing Niqab, Negev Bedouin veil from Palestine or Egypt. Worked on a base of thin red silk and cotton embroidery with antique Ottoman nickel silver coins, glass beads, wool, embroidered, stones, carnelians, glass, and amber. Mid 20th century, circa 1940-50s typical Middle Eastern traditional Arabian Bedouin, Egyptian, Palestinian face mask, garment, head dress, tribal jewelry, bridal veil. Showing heavily decorated in the bottom with silver nickel hands amulets for the Evil Eye protection and early textiles (wool and silk) and tassels hanging down. Face coverings were worn for centuries by the women of various nomadic tribal groups of North Africa and the Middle East. In the western desert of Egypt, Berber women living in Bedouin societies sometimes wear masks or veils called niqab. The veils serve multiple functions, including protecting the women’s face from sun damage, filtering dust from the air, displaying adornment, and demonstrating wealth or status. The niqab worn by Bedouin women on special occasions are sometimes elaborately decorated with coins and beads, like this one. Such masks are not for everyday use; they would be too hot and heavy. They are worn during special events, such as weddings and feasts. Face veil: 12" W x 19" L, circa 1915-1930. Last pictures are references from the book: "Traditional Palestinian Embroidery...
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1940s Egyptian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Lucite, Beads, Textile

1960s/70s wooden sideboard six doors six drawers
Located in Premariacco, IT
Large hall or kitchen sideboard with carved work along the doors and frame. Early 1960s/70s wooden cabinet with as many as six drawers and six large doors with interior shelves. Th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

Large Engraved Oak Wood Mirror French Folk Art, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Rare French mirror in light oak with an original shape decorated with engraved leaves in Folk Art style. Frame width: 7.5 cm - 2.95 in. Modern glass mirror. Antique wood back.
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1930s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Oak

Vintage Indian Handcarved Wooden Decorative Box
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handcarved wooden trinket box with carved geometric shapes, small handmade ornamental indentations and cream white decor on the lid. Rustic organic ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Furniture

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Metal

Beautiful Sculpture of Goat carved in wood by Israeli Artist
Located in Mexico, DF
Beautiful robust sculpture of a Goat carved from a solid mahogany block by an Israeli artist (the signature in Hebrew letters is illegible). The goat is st...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Mexican Vintage Ken Edwards Tonala Pottery Hand Painted Quail Bird
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Ken Edwards Mexican ceramic quail bird form Tonala Pottery. Beautiful vintage Mexican hand made and hand painted TONALA Art Pottery. Deco...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pottery

(Ten) Assorted Metal Still Coin Banks; Circa 1950's-'70's
Located in Incline Village, NV
Nine out of these ten banks are of American manufacture, made between the 1950's and the 1970's, while one (the Well's Fargo Stage Coach) was made in China, circa 1990's. Banthrico, Incorporated (Chicago) made four of these banks, while similar type companies made the other six. They manufactured coin savings banks for banking institutions who used them as premiums to those who opened up a savings account. In the case of young children they were given to them to encourage thrift and savings. These (10) banks are a representation of that era 1950 to early 1970's, encompassing enticing savings themes. They were always made of white metal, and typically plated; usually in a copper finish. All of the banks listed below are pictured front, back, and bottom. Four of the banks lack the coin holding trap, which is quite common, as it was typical for children to toss them or lose them eventually upon removing the money from the bank. 1) "Pirate Bank" Circa 1950's; depicts a pirate sitting on top of a treasure chest with a parrot on his shoulder, protecting his booty. Typical original copper finish in white metal; measures 5 1/2" high x 4 1/2" wide x 3 1/2" deep. Copyright marking to the rear "55" , perhaps 1955. Has the coin trap holder but lacks the circular coin trap. Very good condition. Referenced #335 "The Penny Bank Book" by Andy Moore (published 1984)( 2) "Eagle on Cliff" Made by Banthrico Incorporated and dated 1976 (Americana Bicentennial commemoration bank) portrays a proud American eagle perched on a cliff; nice detail to original copper finish with original coin trap in near mint condition. 6 3/8" high. Made for "United Savings Bank" Referenced #145 "Coin Banks by Banthrico" by Jim Redwine (published 2001) 3) "Covered Wagon" Made by Banthrico Incorporated and from the 1950's, by "The Union Banking Company"; depicts a fully loaded chuck wagon with buckets, and a chest ":parked" on western terrain. Finished with copper finish to white metal, with the typical saw tooth coin trap intact, in excellent and all original condition. 4 5/8" long Referenced #432 "Coin Banks by Banthrico" by Jim Redwine (published 2001) 4) "Well's Fargo Stagecoach Bank" Later made promotional bank by Well's Fargo banking institution; in all original and complete condition with original paint colors of red, yellow, and black, authentic looking stagecoach; in very good condition with coin trap intact and no repaint, restoration or dents. 4 3/4" long 5) "Three Little Pigs" Inscribed on front base plate, all original condition with coin trap intact. Slight manufacturing "blow hole" at base of one of the pigs (see image specific to this); unknown manufacture. Made of copper; measures 5" high. 6) "Indian Chief" Put out by "The Multnomah Bank of Portland,m Oregon; depicts an Indian Chief in full feathered head dress and chieftain regalia; with typical Banthrico Company original copper finish and Banthrico original coin trap to the base. Measures 5" high. Circa 1962 Referenced #27 "Coin Banks by Banthrico" by Jim Redwine (published 2001) 7) "Shoe House" Bank Mistakenly called "Old Lady and the Shoe Bank"; this particular bank is of unknown manufacture (could be early Banthrico bank...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

1960s Moroccan Berber Rug in Royal Blue, Pink and Orange Colors
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s vintage authentic Moroccan Berber Rug in Orange Blue and Pink cors.For centuries the tribal people of Morocco's Atlas Mountains have passed down the delicate art of rug-weaving...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Folk Art Giant Metal Scissors Industrial Store Display Sign
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an industrial metal store display sign that showcases French Folk Art. The sign boasts gigantic scissors, which can be used as an advertisement for a barber or hair salon. It is possible that the sign was originally used as a trade sign for a tailor shop or a millinery store. The sign is made of chromed metal and has the same maneuverability as real scissors. Despite being an outdoor sign...
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Japanese Puzzle Bank Portrays A Building Bank "National Savings Bank" Circa 1948
Located in Incline Village, NV
Quite an unusual piece for bank collectors or just for those seeking a unique collectible. This is a coin bank made of all wood; walnut and inlay here and there with a green painted ...
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1940s Japanese Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

1960s Vintage Moroccan Tribal African Rug Indigo and Burnt Orange
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Vintage Moroccan Tribal African Rug in Indigo and Burnt Orange cors.Authentic 1960s vintage Moroccan tribal African rug.For centuries the tribal people of Morocco's Atlas Mount...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Furniture

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Wool

Large Hand Painted Double Sided Arrow "Radio Trade In" Folk Art Trade/Store Sign
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Hand Painted, Double Sided Arrow "Special" Radio Trade In sale,,,,Folk Art Trade/Store Sign,,Wonderful size,,amazing crackle paint, patina..Great subject.
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Masonite, Paint

1960s Vintage Berber Moroccan Handira Bohemian Tribal Style Flat-Weave Textile
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Vintage Berber Moroccan Handira Bohemian Tribal Style Flat-Weave Textile.Vintage Moroccan Berber blanket handmade by Berber women striped rug, flat weave Kilim Blanket rug.This high-quality flat-woven, wo Berber rug will add character to any home. This vintage Moroccan blanket...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Furniture

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Santon de Provence French Clay Doll Figurine Old Woman Holding Clay Pot
Located in New Orleans, LA
This highly collectible and fascinating figurine represents the santon of Provence. The santon is made of terra-cotta (head, body, legs, forearms, hands, feet,). The base is made of wood. The arms are connected to the body and allow articulation (simultaneously lift both arms) Traditional dress of lovely provincial fabrics and delicate lace representing french Provence. Series of French santons...
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1930s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wood, Fabric, Clay

1960s Moroccan Berber Rug Burnt Orange 16ft Long
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s vintage Moroccan Berber rugs hand-woven by Berber women in Morocco.From the berber tribes of Taznakht region.Taznakht rugs are produced in the Taznakht region of the High Atlas Mountains. They often feature intricate diamond and lozenge patterns and are known for their warm, earthy colors.Traditionally, Moroccan rugs are hand woven by women from the Berber tribes, using traditional weaving techniques passed down through generations. This craftsmanship gives each rug its distinct personality and individuality.Moroccan rugs often feature geometric patterns, symbols, and motifs that reflect the cultural heritage and storytelling of the Berber tribes. Each design is unique and can carry various meanings, such as protection, fertility, or good luck.Dimensions: 6.5 ft x 16.5ftColors: Burnt orange, black, Yellow, sage green, jade green and many more.1960s authentic Moroccan vintage orange color...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Furniture

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Wool

Artist’s Model, Bust of a Young Woman on a Slate Block
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Artist’s Model, Bust of a Young Woman on a Slate Block This is a very attractive hand made piece dating from the middle of the 20th Century, it was discovered in an Art Studio durin...
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1960s Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Clay

1950s Hand Knotted Vintage Carpet Rug Runner from Turkey
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950s Hand Knotted Vintage Carpet Rug Runner from Turkey. These rugs have a rich history dating back centuries and are deeply intertwined with the country's culture and heritage. Hand knotted runner from Eastern Turkey, vintage Middle Eastern rug...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Free Wheeling Green Lithographed All Tin Racing Car. French, Circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
Circa 1930's free wheeling green lithographed all tin racing car, with attached pressed steel driver; it is probably of French manufacturer (the only time I have seen for sale was from a French toy dealer). This scarce toy has markings resembling early racing cars with the streamlined style graphics in yellow and green; standard grill; exhaust four manifolds to each side, and a spare tire attached to the rear; looks like an early Le Mans type car with the spare (see images). Other markings include the number "3:" on each side; "510 x 1" on the rear tire"; and probably the makers mark and logo, which I can't identify, on the top right behind the driver (see images). Not being a wind-up or a friction toy, this racing car was pushed across the floor by hand or/and used as an accessory in a toy train layout...
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1930s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Tin

Artist’s Model Bust of a Young Boy, not signed
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Artist’s Model Bust of a Young Boy, not signed This is a very attractive hand made piece dating from the middle of the 20th Century, it was discover...
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1960s Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Clay

Vintage Mexican Religious Folk Art Ex-voto Retablo Arcangel San Miguel
Located in Forney, TX
A framed vintage oil on tin ex-voto retablo Arcangel San Miguel, Spanish Colonial Mexican religious folk art. Primitive hand-painted tin panel, marked Guanajuato, Mexico, dated 19??, offered to Arcangel San Miguel (Archangel Michael), with hand-written inscription in lower margin. Professionally framed and matted. An ex-voto is a votive offering to a saint or a divinity, given in fulfillment of a vow (hence the Latin term, short for ex voto suscepto, "from the vow made") or in gratitude or devotion. Usually praying for a family member or close friend, with pictorial depicting that persons situation. The term ex-voto is usually restricted to Christian examples. Ex-votos are placed in a church or chapel where the worshiper seeks grace or wishes to give thanks. The destinations of pilgrimages often include shrines with the walls decorated with ex-votos. Ex-votos can take a wide variety of forms. They are not only intended for the helping figure, but also as a testimony to later visitors of the received help. As such they may include texts explaining a miracle attributed to the helper, or symbols such as a painted or modeled reproduction of a miraculously healed body part, or a directly related item such as a crutch given by a person formerly lame. There are places where a very old tradition of depositing ex-votos existed, such as Abydos in ancient Egypt. Ex-voto paintings, especially in the Latin world, there is a tradition of votive paintings, typically depicting a dangerous incident which the offeror survived. The votive paintings of Mexico...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Tin

1960s Vintage Orange Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Moroccan authentic Berber Rug Orange Blue and Pink.For centuries the tribal people of Morocco's Atlas Mountains have passed down the delicate art of rug-weaving. In Northern Af...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Statue of a Girl Holding Out her Apron
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Statue of a Girl Holding Out her Apron This is a very pretty piece, this is quite a tall girl on an oval plinth and when it has rained a little water gets trapped in her skirt and t...
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1950s Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

1960s Vintage Red Ethnic Moroccan Fluffy Rug Bed of Roses
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Vintage Red Ethnic Moroccan Fluffy Rug.Vintage authentic tribal Moroccan Berber rug from the Middle Atlas mountains. Monochromatic red ethnic African rug with variations in cor...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

1960s Moroccan Berber Rug Burnt Orange Blue Cream and Pink
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Moroccan authentic Berber rug, burnt orange cors.For centuries the tribal people of Morocco's Atlas Mountains have passed down the delicate art of rug-weaving. In Northern Afri...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage Toy by Lindstrom Dancing Dutch Boy Playing Accordion American Circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
Very difficult antique toy to come by, especially to find with the original box, as this example. In excellent and all original condition and paint in bright blue, white, and yellow paint and lithography with no touch up; there is zero restoration, and the toy is in outstanding operating condition; just wind up the attached wind up key on the back of the boy and the he dances around in a circular motion for quite some time while seemingly playing his accordion (see the video attached). "Dancing Dutch Boy" is an all tin wind up toy...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Tin

Pair of Large Vintage Carved Wooden Panthers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Stunning Pair of Life Size Vintage Carved Hardwood Panthers in a seated pose. Each cat is intricately carved with expressive faces and glass eyes. These are Southeastern Asia in orig...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

1960s Moroccan Berber Rug Pink Vintage Rehmana Marrakech Carpet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Moroccan Berber rug with pink and black and white cors.From the plains of Marrakech, one of a kind vintage hand woven Rehmana Berber rug.Clector piece vibrant cors and asymmetr...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Artist’s Model Bust of a Very Young Smiling Boy, signed and dated
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Artist’s Model Bust of a Very Young Smiling Boy, signed and dated This is a very attractive hand made piece dating from the middle of the 20th Centu...
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1960s Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

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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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