Native American broadly describes any Indigenous people in North America and encompasses hundreds of tribes and groups, all with distinct cultures. Native American–style furniture and decor likewise varies widely, from pieces created by Indigenous people to those appropriated by non-native designers.
Indigenous furniture’s rich heritage includes the bentwood boxes of the Northwest Coast carved from cedar for storing household or ceremonial objects. Generations of Native American people have made baskets for holding household items, with those in the Northeast using sweetgrass and those in the Southeast using pine needles and wicker. Artisans in the Plateau region wove watertight pieces like cradles from plant materials. Although these objects were intricately made, they were usually utilitarian rather than decorative.
The colonization of North America and the removal of Indigenous people from their lands led to the suppression of these practices. Many styles that used Native American motifs — such as Southwestern style, which was heavily influenced by the geometric patterns of Navajo textiles — have historically not involved Indigenous creators and, instead, have taken their traditions without their tribal context.
When decorating a home with Native American–style furniture, it is important to do so respectfully, by understanding the origins of motifs and objects and examining who profits from their sale. There are now Indigenous-led companies, such as Cherokee designer Cray Bauxmont-Flynn’s Amatoya and Totem House Design, promoting Indigenous work in furniture and home decor. Supporting Indigenous artists and artisans is essential to confronting the still pervasive issue of cultural appropriation in design.
Find a collection of Native American living room furniture, folk art, rugs and carpets, decorative objects and other items on 1stDibs.
Navajo Hand-Woven Vintage Ganado Textile Floor Pillow, circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Terrific Navajo floor pillow hand-crafted from a vintage 1940s Navajo Ganado Rug with a deep red background, black and white serrated diamonds and zig zag designs. In very good orig...
Wool
Navajo Transitional Pillow
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo transitional pillow. Handmade pillow with front made of checkered Navajo 1880's transitional weaving and dark leather. Backed with canvas. F...
Wool
Pair Northwest Coast Cedar Totems
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Northwest coast cedar TOTEM. Signed in pencil on back, "Susan Peters." We assume a former owner. Base is contemporary, almost matching totems. Carved o...
Cedar
Large Navajo Tribal Rug with Large Zig-Zag Design in Brown, Ivory
Located in Atlanta, GA
Native American Navajo tribal rug with large zig-zag design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug, country of origin / type: America / Navajo, circa early-20th century. Measures: 4'3 x 8'3 ...
Wool
Exceptional Polychrome Klickitat/Snoquamie Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Stunning Klickitat/Snoquamie basket with imbrication featuring vertical rows of downward pointing stacked triangles. Original hide belt loops. You will not be disappointed in this pu...
Hide
7 Foot 1920s Navajo Ganado/Floor Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo nine panel Ganado area weaving. 7’11” x 14’. Beautiful and bright reds, creams and browns with geometric patterns. Very little if any wear. Origin: Navajo, Southwest Period:...
Wool
Geometric Multi Medallion Tribal Navajo Rug with Cream, Gold, Gray and Black
Located in Atlanta, GA
This intriguing antique Navajo Kilim, circa 1940 was woven in the United States during the first half of the 20th century. The exciting and unique composition boasts a captivating ge...
Wool
Navajo Wide Ruins Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Wide ruins; hand spun. 36" x 58". Colors of browns, orange and yellows. Great wearing rug for bedroom or bathroom. Origin: Navajo, Southwest Period: Circa ...
Wool
Earthy Tones USA Navajo Kilim rug with Black Border Tribal Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This intriguing antique Navajo Kilim, circa 1940 was woven in the United States during the first half of the 20th century. The exciting and unique composition boasts a captivating ge...
Wool
Allover Tribal Navajo Kilim with Gold, Gray and Black
Located in Atlanta, GA
This intriguing antique Navajo Kilim, circa 1940 was woven in the United States during the first half of the 20th century. The exciting and unique composition boasts a captivating ge...
Wool
19th Century Native American Penobscot Bear Paw Snowshoes
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century Native American Penobscot Bear Paw Snowshoes. Extra-large; Penobscot, museum quality. PERIOD: 19th Century ORIGIN: Northeast - Penobscot, Native American SIZE: 3' x 21 1...
Wood
Navajo Merino Wool Dazzler
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo weaving with a negative dazzler design. Made of soft Merino wool. Origin: Navajo, Southwest Period: circa 1920 Size: 4'6" x 6'6". Family Owned &...
Wool
$1,100 / set
Navajo Transitional Pillow Pair
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo transitional pillow pair. Handmade pillows with front made of Navajo 1880's transitional weaving. Backed with canvas. Featuring natural dyed...
Wool
Navajo Transitional Pillow
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo transitional pillow. Handmade pillow with front made of brown and black leather with strip of Navajo 1880's transitional weaving down center...
Wool, Leather
Klamath Basketry Bottle with Lid
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Klamath basketry bottle. Finely woven basket in the shape of a bottle (not over a bottle) with a simple woven diamond pattern, "T" figures on rim and matching lid. Stunning display p...
Other
Navajo Teec Nos Pos Area Weaving 'Runner'
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large Teec Nos Pos; bright. 5'1" x 10'4". Nice natural colors in creams and browns with geometric patterns. Very little if any wear. Origin: Navajo, Sou...
Wool
Navajo Crystal Area Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo Crystal. Banded in geometrics. Soft muted colors. Great for floor or wall. Origin: Navajo, Southwest Period: circa 1930s Dimensions: 32" x 47". Family Owned & Operated Cis...
Wool
$11,000
Polychrome Yokut Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Very tightly woven polychrome Yokut. Golden patina. Period: 19th century Origin: Yokut Size: 9" H x 17" W. Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional,...
Other
Navajo with Ganado Red Diamond Design on a Gray Field c.1920
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Navajo with repeated diamond design set on a gray field. A flatweave wool rug with a nice weight in excellent condition. The vibrancy of the Ganado red will always be a favor...
Wool
Antique Navajo with a Gray Field and Black and Ivory Borders c.1910
Located in Hudson, NY
An antique Navajo flatweave wool rug with a gray field and black and ivory borders. he pops of Ganado red are a beautiful statement on this simply designed Navajo.
Wool
Navajo with Valero Start Design in Red, Ivory, Camel and Gray c.1940
Located in Hudson, NY
A Navajo wool flatweave rug with the Valero Start design in red, ivory, camel and gray. Graphic, with a large scale design. The camel border is so cool.
Wool
Antique Navajo with Gray, Ivory, Soft Pink and Blue Accents c.1910
Located in Hudson, NY
An antique Navajo flatweave wool rug with gray, charcoal, ivory, soft pink and blue accents. A beautiful, neutral palette.
Wool
Navajo Two Grey Hills Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
The weavers preferred to use natural wool from their sheep rather than the commercially produced wool used by other Navajo weavers. After the wool was carded together it was spun ver...
Wool
"Santísima" Flower Vase/Candle Holder, Marble, Ensamble Artesano, 2024
By Taller Maya
Located in New York, NY
Produced by Taller Maya in collaboration with artisans of the Yucatán Peninsula, this carved stone vase reflects a contemporary continuation of regional stoneworking traditions. Root...
Marble
Hand-Crafted Large Cheese Board in Tzalam wood, Taller Maya, Mexico, 2024
By Taller Maya
Located in New York, NY
Produced by Taller Maya, this hand-carved serving board reflects a contemporary interpretation of regional woodworking traditions. Formed from sustainably sourced Tzalam—a dense hard...
Hardwood
$17,250
Navajo Teec Nos Pos Runner
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Teec Nos Pos runner. Natural base color with red and black. Crystal design running up center with intricate geometrical design on sides. Beautiful piece for a ...
Wool
Circa 1900 Panamint Polychrome Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Panamint rectangular, finely woven, polychrome negative basket with geometric design, sides and bottom. Period: Circa 1900 Origin: Panamint Size: 6" x 4" x 2 1/2" Family Owned &a...
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