Folk Art Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
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
19th c, Swedish Folk Art Drop Leaf Table
Located in Allerum, SE
Early 19th century Swedish Folk Art drop leaf table with two drawers from the Gustavian period in it's original finish. ca 1810, Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
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Pine
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Folk Art drop-leaf table in painted pine. The table is in a very unusual model with drawers at the front. Untouched original condition with original paint. The paint has some signs of wear and distress. Minor wear around the edges of the drawers. handwrought riveted hinges. One hinge was changed during the 1800s. Made in northern Sweden in the province Hälsingland korund, 1820. Solid and stabile frame...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
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Pine
Swedish Folk Art Kurbits Country Drop-Leaf Table, Late 19th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual antique Swedish Kurbits drop-leaf table hand-printed in the Classic Folk Art tradition of mid Sweden, circa late 19th century.
The 4 turned legs are in country style and the table is finished in hand-printed faux wood grain with lots of detail.
As per the kurbits Folk Art tradition, the design features feathers and swirls in autumnal colors with rich reds, russets, yellows, oranges and browns
Table wings...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
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Pine
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Folk Art drop-leaf and pembroke tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art drop-leaf and pembroke tables 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 drop-leaf and pembroke tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, pine and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art drop-leaf and pembroke tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original drop-leaf and pembroke tables, popular names associated with this style include and Peter Hunt. 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 drop-leaf and pembroke tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,013 and tops out at $4,239 while the average work can sell for $3,263.