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: 1960s
Vintage America's Cup Seascape, circa 1960.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage America's Cup Seascape, English School, circa 1960s, unsigned, an oil on hardwood panel seascape with a starboard-side view portrait of the Schooner-Rigged Yacht "America" un...
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1960s English Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Flok Art, Huge Grape Vine Floor Lamp, France, circa 1960
Located in leucate, FR
French Folk Art.
Beautiful grape vine floor lamp.
Base made with a large vine with several arms, which makes it very stable, a small table is integrated at 26''.
For sale without ...
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1960s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Boot and Shoe Cleaning Box with Foot Shaped Shoe Rest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Folk Art Boot and Shoe Cleaning Box with Foot Shaped Shoe Rest
A handy and attractive little piece, the handle of the polish box doubles up as a rest to put the foot on to polish t...
Category
1960s Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Set of 2 Bamboo Handcrafted French Riviera Stools, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern pair of bamboo and rattan handcrafted stools , circa 1960.
Traditionally manufactured in France.
By unknown designer.
In original condition with minor wear cons...
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1960s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Large Oil Paint on Masonite Surrealist Abstract Painting signed Adolphus "66
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large 54" x 54" Oil on Masonite Surrealist Abstract Painting signed Adolphus "66... Amazing use of colors.. space,, Modernism,, abstraction,, surreal. Show-stopper for sure,, Statem...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Masonite, Paint
Half Round Blacksmith Made Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil Hanger
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Half Round Blacksmith Made Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil Hanger
A great piece it is a half round shape with 4 large hooks, it sits flat on the wall, if you don’t need it to han...
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1960s Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
4 Marked Vintage Majolica Ceramic Pottery Wall Masks Italy Cottura Hand Painted
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 hand-painted and hand-crafted Majolica Masks, one of them is way bigger than others, Italy circa 1960.
The pieces showcases Italian craftsmanship and feature beautiful col...
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1960s Italian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
1960s Vintage Turkish Rug in Red, Beige and Pink Geometric Pattern, Distressed
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 6x10 vintage rug from a revered Turkish designer, entering Rug & Kilim’s commemorative Mid-Century Pasha Collection.
This traditional spin enjoys a dextrous...
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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Antique Sarouk Persian Rug in Orange and Black Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 12x21 antique Persian rug of Sarouk lineage, hand knotted in wool circa 1920-1930. Enjoying one of the most exciting pallets of a traditional rug in a rich blue and orange, playin...
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1960s Persian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Henry Easterwood Tapestry Runner in Brown with Florals, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 7x15 tapestry runner is a rare collectible from the works of Henry Easterwood—hand-woven in wool, circa 1970-1980. Its design features warm brown, which underscores a pl...
Category
1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Large Sculptured Greyhound Dogs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of Large Sculptured Greyhound Dogs
This Super pair of Dogs has a good patina they appear to be made with an old polished steel finish
They are in very good condition with a bea...
Category
1960s Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Clay
Barber Shop Trade Sign, Giant Comb and Scissors Larger than life
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Barber Shop Trade Sign, Giant Comb and Scissors
Larger than life and very noticeable “Barber Shop” trade sign, made in steel
Both Pieces of the set can be hung individually by susp...
Category
1960s Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Steel
20th Century Native American Painted Totem Pole A painted animal totem
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
20th Century Native American Painted Totem Pole
A painted animal totem.
Animal totems are believed to have spiritual significance, watching over Pacific Northwest Indian tribes and...
Category
1960s Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Beech, Birdseye Maple
A Petit Point Embroidered Tapestry Upholstered Stool A Lovely piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Petit Point Embroidered Tapestry Upholstered Stool
A Lovely piece, the stool has a geometric designed embroidered wool seat set on a dark blue background, it is set on walnut cabr...
Category
1960s Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Beech
Panchetto Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Poltronova
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Il “Locus Solus” è stato concepito negli anni 60 e rappresenta un’icona del design moderno italiano. Caratterizzata da linee pulite e geometriche, la poltrona è stata realizzata con ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Country Style Design Red Side Chairs, Sweden 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian Country Style Design Red Lacquer and Rope Side Chair set of 2. Made in Sweden, 1960's period. High gloss red lacquered frame with woven rope seat. Turned and car...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Rope, Beech
Large Decorative Dish, Biot, France c. 1960
By Biot
Located in St Ouen, FR
Exceptional dimensions for this extra-large dish which can be also a wall-mounted decoration.
Ceramic center since Antiquity, the charming city of Biot has gained notoriety both for...
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1960s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Large Decorative Dish, Biot, France c. 1960
By Biot
Located in St Ouen, FR
Exceptional dimensions for this extra-large dish which can be also a wall-mounted decoration.
Glazed earthenware with incised floral decor.
Hollow stamp on the back.
Ceramic center...
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1960s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Lot of Four Vintage Steiff Animals, Squirrel Camel Hamster & Giraffe, 1960s
By Steiff
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This collection of stuffed animals includes 4 figures:
1) Miniature Steiff Squirrel (No button and flag, but cardboard label). About 3.75" high.
2) Steiff Hamster (parts of flag and...
Category
1960s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Mohair
Terracotta Water Jar From Guerrero, Mexico, Circa 1960´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Hand painted terracotta water jar from Tuliman, Guerrero, Mexico, circa 1960´s.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta, Paint
German Majolica Vintage Green Ceramic Deviled Egg Plate with Salt Pepper Shaker
Located in Nuernberg, DE
20th century German majolica plate platter for serving eggs with two chicken as salt and pepper shakers. Nice addition to your table or just to display. Please see detailed pictures ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
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
Large turned wood base lamp in oak, French work, 1960s
Located in Lyon, FR
Large oak base lamp, anonymous work made in France in the 1960s.
Beautiful craftsman work with these multiple pieces of wood assembled then turned to make it an imperfect yet perfect...
Category
1960s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Oak
Rustic Folk-Art Tree Branch Console, USA
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Rustic Folk-Art Tree Branch Console Table. American, circa 1960.
Beautifully patinated and full of character.
Category
1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
A Rustic Antler-Form Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
composed of interlocking antlers resting on a circular wooden base
Category
1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Antler
Vintage Iron and Oak Bavarian Beer Garden Folding Chairs and Table Set Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This set is so outstanding in form, utility and patina that we couldn't resist. The chairs, most of which have some loss of color due to decades of use, are made of metal and trimmed...
Category
1960s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
1960s Handmade Folk Art Decorative Trinket Bowl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Handmade Folk Art decorative trinket keepsake lidded bowl.
Copper inlay Hand carved wood
Unsigned
6 diameter x 2.25 h
Preowned Vintage condition unrestored.
Original finis...
Category
1960s Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Copper
Hand Crafted Kuba Cloth Wall Hanging from D.R. Congo, 1960's
Located in Grythyttan, SE
The Kuba cloth (velours du kasai) is a captivating piece of textile art hailing from the Kasai Region in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Crafted by hand in the 1960s, this Kuba cloth wall hanging is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of the Kuba people.
The textile features a meticulous process of handweaving and embroidery using raffia palm fibers, showcasing intricate geometric patterns. The use of natural pigments in the dyeing process adds an earthy and authentic touch to the piece.
As a vintage item, this Kuba Cloth is not only a stunning decorative element but also a tangible link to the past, carrying with it the history and craftsmanship of the Kuba people. Its authenticity is underscored by the fact that each Kuba cloth is one of a kind, reflecting the unique artistic expression of the weaver.
Whether displayed as a wall hanging, used as a textile accent, or incorporated into interior design, the Kuba cloth invites a sense of cultural richness and historical significance. Embrace the beauty of this vintage, authentic artifact...
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1960s Congolese Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Raffia
Set of Four Folk Art Carved Tavern Bavarian Inn Chairs, Nuremberg Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set consisting of 4 chairs out of a tavern restaurant in Nuremberg Bavaria. These chairs were used in the restaurant's dining room for years. Each Stool is in very good, used condi...
Category
1960s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
A "seashell" lamp - French folk art - 1960s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A seashell lamp, assembled from two real mother-of-pearl shells and electrified. A piece of French folk art from the 1960s.
perfect condition.
Can be US wired on request.
Category
1960s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Shell
Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table
A great set with 2 lounging chairs and a coffee table, these would work very well both indoor and out, the chairs are mad...
Category
1960s Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Folk Art Wedding Chest, Anno 1960
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful example of a wedding chest from the hungarian tribes of the kalota, the illustrations are traditional with images of flowers and tulips. The chest was part of a dowry pa...
Category
1960s Hungarian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Vintage Hungarian Woven Wire Glass Bottle Table Lamp, 1960s Folk Art Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Charming vintage woven-wire-covered glass bottle table lamp. The pattern and technique are based on traditional basket weaving and is considere...
Category
1960s Hungarian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wire
Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Large Papier-Mâché Hand Painted Angel Candelabra
Located in St. Louis, MO
Impressive 1960s large Mexican folk art hand painted papier-mâché angel with 5 arm candelabra. Hand painted details over white robe, include hair, face, gold gilt rope collar, pink a...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
"Untitled" by Moshe Katz Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in San Diego, CA
Highly textured portrait of a jewish man. This piece is fascinating, original and signed.
Moshe Katz was born March 2, 1937 in Bucharest, Romania. With his parents, he fled the Nazis...
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1960s Israeli Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Life-size Weathered Cast Iron Statue of a Hunting Dog
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Life-size Weathered Cast Iron Statue of a Hunting Dog
A very handsome Chap, he is sitting down and he is fully 3 dimensional and looks good from all sides
Our faithful hound is sitt...
Category
1960s Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of Two Mushrooms Scientific Models Europe , Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage set of two different types of mushrooms, show Models which are native to middle Europe. This kind of items are used as teaching material in German schools. Colorful...
Category
1960s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper, Wood
Handknotted Kazak Wool Carpet in Blue-Turquise-Red-Brown Geometric Design 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Kazak knotted carpets originally come from the Caucasus region.
A Kazak is characterised by geometric patterns and figures and striking colours.
This Kazak was hand-knotted in the st...
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1960s Caucasian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Folk Art Brutalist Design SAW Back Side Chair set, France 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage French Folk Art Brutalist Design SAW Back Side Chair set of 2. Made in France, 1960's period. Light oak constructed chairs with Saw mod...
Category
1960s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Steel
Wool Roses Rug Boho 1960s Vintage Organic Handmade Wall Hanging Christmas Throw
Located in London, GB
A small rug, imported from Greece, and featuring a red rose pattern on a tan background. This piece is handwoven from organic wool, and consists of two identically sized panels, hand...
Category
1960s Greek Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool, Yarn, Cotton
20th Century Folk Art Original Painting
Located in New York, NY
Striking acrylic painting depicting New England town. A haunting figure appears in the corner. A unique, and unusual scene.
Signed by artist.
Category
1960s North American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
A Very Scary Gothic Looking Tall Witches Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Very Scary Gothic Looking Tall Witches Lamp
A tall piece with a gothic look the lamp is 37” tall including the red sequinned shade decorated with Spiders...
Category
1960s Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Linen
Vintage Jose Reyes Nantucket Purse with Rosewood Top, circa 1960
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage Jose Reyes Nantucket Purse with Rosewood Top, circa 1960s, an oval cane woven covered basket with fine rosewood top plate, shaped swing handle, carved bone peg and handle att...
Category
1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Cane
Oil Painting “Palaios” 1969
Located in Oxford, GB
This unique "Palaios" art painting by MW Saunders is a timeless piece dating back to 1968, featuring intricate artwork and vibrant colours. Perfect for any collector or art enthusias...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Nautical Design Hotel Reception Key Cupboard
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Nautical Design Hotel Reception Key Cupboard
This is a Solid Teak Key cupboard with a mirrored brass porthole on the front of the door. The cupboard has 5 key hooks inside and the...
Category
1960s Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Teak
Handmade Baby Blue 1960s Throw Wool Cotton Blanket Sofa Bed Armchair
Located in London, GB
A large, baby blue blanket – that could be used as a throw, comforter, or piece of decorative wall art. This woven coverlet is made from a soft cotton and wool mix, and fits easily o...
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1960s Greek Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Yarn
Original 1960s Hand Painted Hippie Hardhat Bay Area Artifact
Located in Oakland, CA
Original 1960s hand painted Hippie hardhat, embellished with Peace Signs, Flowers and the words Peace, Love and Hi. Painted with green, silver, white and pale blue. The brim has cont...
Category
1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Steel
Long Wool Roses Runner Rug 1960s Vintage Wool Christmas Wall Hanging Floor Brown
Located in London, GB
A stunning and lengthy wool runner from 1960s Greece, with an overall shade of pinky red. Can be used as a long runner in a corridor, as a throw over the back of a sofa, or even as a...
Category
1960s Greek Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Yarn
Handmade 1960s Black Red Brown Striped Wool Rug Throw Geometric Designs Vintage
Located in London, GB
A handmade wool rug in black and brown, with both stripes and geometric designs.
This rug has an eye catching pattern in reds, yellows, blues and greens and although it has the vinta...
Category
1960s Greek Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Yarn
Vintage Hand Carved Nut Woodenware Catchall, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found in Austria at an estate sale, this hand carved nut catchall is perfect for the collector. Nice Mid Century collectible to display in your home. Made by Talarico about 1960s.
Category
1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Modernist Abstract Oil Painting on Board by WNY Artist Kathrin Langley
By Langley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Abstract Oil Painting on Board by WNY Artist Kathrin Langley titled boy at the beech..Well executed,, great use of color, texture
. Katherine...
Category
1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Plywood, Paint
Vintage Asafo Flag in Pink Cotton Appliqué Pattern by Fante People, Ghana, 1960s
By Fante People
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Kwamina Amoaku
Ghana, 1960s
Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns. Fante People.
Asafo Flags are created by the Fante people of Ghana. The flags are visual representations of mili...
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1960s Ghanaian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Carved Wooden Milliners Head, Vintage Germany, circa 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved head. Germany, 1960s. Ideal decoration item, used in the displaying and making of hats. Hand carved from wood. Nice display piece in any room. Found at an...
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1960s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Oversized Advertising Store Display Scissors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brass oversized scissors
probably used for advertising and or store display.
These will add interest to any room, wall, hair salon or fashion fashi...
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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Brass
Peter Hunt Cape Cod Folk Art Painted Watermelon Tray, Signed
By Peter Hunt
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
Materials
Metal
1960s Folk Art Rustic Hand Carved Monumental Rocking Horse Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, full rocking horse chair you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what i...
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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Folk Wooden Dala Pig Toy, circa 1960
By Nils Olsson
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Handpainted Swedish wooden traditional Dala pig toy.
Designed by Nils Olsson in Sweden, circa 1960.
Materials:
Wood
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
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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