Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts

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.

Style: Folk Art

Hand Crafted Bar Server Cart with Ornate Wood Inlay Marquetry

$995

Hand Crafted Bar Server Cart with Ornate Wood Inlay Marquetry

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This handcrafted, solid wood bar deviates from our usual stable, but we couldn't resist it's charm! The bar cart is fashioned to look like a wagon. It even comes complete with a leather and wood handle so you can pull the mobile bar to the desired location. Lift the top two serving trays to reveal a cavernous storage space. A handy rack allows bottles to be safely stored inside the wagon. Place your snacks or drinks on the top, and lift the trays to serve your guests. The trays and wheels are both adorned with ornate wood inlay marquetry of several different wood species. Do not pass up this one-of-a-kind bar cart! A singular statement of craftsmanship and decorative ambition, this bar server cart...

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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Hardwood, Fruitwood

Early Oak Folding Grocery / Shopping Cart

$850

Early Oak Folding Grocery / Shopping Cart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Charming oak collapsible shopping cart on caster wheels (ca. late 1930s/early 1940s, USA). This early version, inspired by a folding chair, was developed by...

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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Josef Frank Folding Bar Cart or Side Table by Svensk Tenn

$650

H 22.84 in W 20.87 in D 14.97 in

Josef Frank Folding Bar Cart or Side Table by Svensk Tenn

By Josef Frank

Located in Munich, DE

Light and easy to store foldable table with a nice print by Josef Frank.

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1970s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Formica

Mahogany Banded Inlay Drop Leaf Silver Drawer 5 Drawers Server Cart on Wheels

$3,800

H 31 in W 58 in D 18 in

Mahogany Banded Inlay Drop Leaf Silver Drawer 5 Drawers Server Cart on Wheels

By Heritage Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mahogany Banded Inlay drop leaf silver drawer 5 drawers Expandable server cart cabinet on wheels MINT!.

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20th Century American Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak extension Bar Cart Server

$1,296Sale Price|28% Off

H 25 in W 31 in D 18 in

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak extension Bar Cart Server

By Arne Vodder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Simple mid century Danish modern teak bar cart server with two drawers and a lower shelf on casters. Solid teak wood construction top extends to reveal a black laminate center top. O...

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1960s Danish Vintage Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts

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Teak

Vintage 1960s Italian Marquetry Bar Cart with Brass Gallery & Wheels

$1,295

H 25 in W 31.5 in D 19 in

Vintage 1960s Italian Marquetry Bar Cart with Brass Gallery & Wheels

Located in Portsmouth, VA

Entertaining always feels more special when the details are beautiful. This vintage Italian bar cart isn’t just functional — it’s a statement piece with timeless charm. Crafted in It...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Italian Marquetry Lacquered Drop Leaf Walnut and Brass Bar Cart

$1,650Sale Price|25% Off

H 31 in W 30 in D 30 in

Italian Marquetry Lacquered Drop Leaf Walnut and Brass Bar Cart

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautiful early 20th century Italian bar cart with beautiful intricate marquetry throughout. Cart has two drop leaves for versatility and six intricate decorative brass bottle holder...

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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Satinwood, Mahogany

Edwardian Oak Drink Cart, circa 1900

$1,295

H 28.5 in W 26 in D 17.88 in

Edwardian Oak Drink Cart, circa 1900

Located in High Point, NC

circa 1900 oak drink cart from England. The top has a beveled edge and two leaves. The leaves lift and turn to extend the table to Measure 33.5 inches x...

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Early 1900s English Antique Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts

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Oak

Vintage Italian Tiered Marquetry Drop-Leaf Dessert / Bar Cart Trolley

$1,595

H 29.5 in W 31 in D 29.75 in

Vintage Italian Tiered Marquetry Drop-Leaf Dessert / Bar Cart Trolley

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid-20th Century vintage Italian Tiered drop-leaf dessert / bar cart trolley with exceptional Marquetry art work. Lacquer finish over veneer marquetry work. Measures 31" in width,...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Italian Marquetry Wood Bar Cart, Dessert Cart, End Table, or Bath Cart Trolley

$1,750

H 27 in W 32 in D 32 in

Italian Marquetry Wood Bar Cart, Dessert Cart, End Table, or Bath Cart Trolley

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is an Italian Wood Bar Cart, End table, Bath Cart, etc. It depicts a two level cart. The first level is a rectangular in a unique light mustard color...

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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Mid Century Marquetry and Polished Brass Bar Cart Drinks Trolley

$3,964

H 27.76 in W 33.86 in D 18.9 in

Mid Century Marquetry and Polished Brass Bar Cart Drinks Trolley

Located in London, by appointment only

Mid-20th-century polished brass drop leaf bar cart with hand-turned wheels and supports, marquetry tops to top and bottom with triple bottle holders. Italy, circa 1950 Height of ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Mid Century Two Tier Bar Cart with Brass & Lacquered Marquetry Italy C1950

$1,425

H 25.5 in W 36 in D 21 in

Mid Century Two Tier Bar Cart with Brass & Lacquered Marquetry Italy C1950

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and in a rare form bar cart from Italy C1950. Staggered two tier with intricate marquetry and a well proportioned serving area with 3 bottle holders on the top level. Large ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Marquetry Bar Cart with Drop Leaves and Gilt Brass Gallery

$1,950

H 30.5 in W 31.5 in D 17.5 in

Mid-Century Italian Marquetry Bar Cart with Drop Leaves and Gilt Brass Gallery

Located in Dallas, TX

Serve in style with this elegant antique Italian bar cart, crafted circa 1960 and designed with both function and refinement in mind. The piece features fine matched veneers with a w...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Ornate Chinoiserie Polished Brass Bar Cart c. 1955

$6,800

H 23 in W 30 in D 16 in

Hollywood Regency Ornate Chinoiserie Polished Brass Bar Cart c. 1955

Located in Saint Louis, MO

This chic bar cart is most certainly not the shy one in the room with an ornate dragon themed frame of golden brass that's attention grabbing without apology...

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1950s Italian Vintage Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Previously Available Items

Vallauris Mediterranean 2 Tier Oval Steel Tiles & Brass Outdoor Bar Cart 1950

Sold

H 26.25 in W 30 in D 21 in

Vallauris Mediterranean 2 Tier Oval Steel Tiles & Brass Outdoor Bar Cart 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Miami, FL

Superb Outdoor Bar Cart , Serving Cart made by Vallauris South of France, circa 1950. Features 2 tier colorful Mosaic Ceramic Tiles, Blue, Red, Green ...

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1950s French Vintage Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Concrete, Brass, Steel

Handcrafted Oxcart Wagon Bar Cart With Intricate Wood Inlay Marquetry

Sold

H 25.5 in W 42 in D 24 in

Handcrafted Oxcart Wagon Bar Cart With Intricate Wood Inlay Marquetry

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This handcrafted, solid wood bar deviates from our usual stable, but we couldn't resist it's charm! The bar cart is fashioned to look like a wagon. It even comes complete with a leat...

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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Hardwood, Fruitwood

Colorful Vintage Wine Merchant's Cart

Sold

H 27.25 in W 38.75 in D 19 in

Colorful Vintage Wine Merchant's Cart

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A vintage and very colorful cart in yellow and green paint with raised sides painted with a barrel and grape vines on each side. With a green painted iron bar and red painted wheels. Measures: Length 38 3/4", depth 19", height cart 27 1/4", height with bar 39 1/2" Condition: Expected and enhancing aging including losses to brown painted panels, age use worn green pull bar.

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20th Century Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

Carved and Painted Wooden Child-Size Sicilian Wedding or Festival Cart

Sold

H 24 in W 30 in D 50 in

Carved and Painted Wooden Child-Size Sicilian Wedding or Festival Cart

Located in Dallas, TX

Multi-color painted and carved wooden child-size Sicilian wedding or festival cart with original paint and hand-forged iron axle.

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Early 20th Century Sicilian Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Mill Cart

Sold

H 29.25 in W 39.5 in D 29.25 in

Antique French Mill Cart

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Mill Cart.

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Folk Art carts and bar carts for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Folk Art carts and bar carts for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage carts and bar carts created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art carts and bar carts made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 carts and bar carts differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $850 and tops out at $850 while the average work can sell for $850.