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Folk Art Industrial and Work 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
Period: 19th Century
Art Populaire Workbench or Counter, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art populaire workbench, a timeless piece steeped in history and character, featuring three spacious drawers and the versatility to serve as a sideboard, counter, or workbench. Its a...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Industrial and Work Tables

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Wood

Art Populaire Workbench or Counter, France, 19th Century
Art Populaire Workbench or Counter, France, 19th Century

Art Populaire Workbench or Counter, France, 19th Century

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Work or Dining Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish work or dining table in folk art from the early 19th century, around 1820. The table is a Swedish antique, genuine and honest with a solid frame and simple design. The propor...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Industrial and Work Tables

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Work or Dining Table
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Work or Dining Table

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Work or Dining Table

American Odd Fellows Lodge Black Wood Counter Folk Art Grain Painted Hourglass
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great 19th century American folk art counter with original grain painted surface. Fantastic Hourflassl painted design. Open back. Very solid and sturdy counter. Please note the red c...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Industrial and Work Tables

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Wood

American Odd Fellows Lodge Black Wood Counter Folk Art Grain Painted Hourglass
American Odd Fellows Lodge Black Wood Counter Folk Art Grain Painted Hourglass

American Odd Fellows Lodge Black Wood Counter Folk Art Grain Painted Hourglass

American Odd Fellows Lodge Wood Red Counter Folk Art Grain Painted Gavel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great 19th century American Folk Art counter with original grain painted surface. Fantastic Gavel painted design. Open back. Very solid and sturdy counter. Gavel counter dimensio...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Industrial and Work Tables

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Wood

American Odd Fellows Lodge Wood Red Counter Folk Art Grain Painted Gavel
American Odd Fellows Lodge Wood Red Counter Folk Art Grain Painted Gavel

American Odd Fellows Lodge Wood Red Counter Folk Art Grain Painted Gavel

19th Century Dutch Art Studio Console or Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautifully distressed and patinated in hues of greys, blues and reds; after years of art making and artistic work this magnificent antique Dutch working art...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Industrial and Work Tables

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Wood

19th Century Dutch Art Studio Console or Table
19th Century Dutch Art Studio Console or Table

19th Century Dutch Art Studio Console or Table

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American Victorian Folk Art Bed with Hand-Painted Cats, circa 1880 Solid Walnut
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American Victorian Folk Art Bed with Hand-Painted Cats, circa 1880 Solid Walnut
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Located in Milford, NH
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Grain Painted Blanket Chest American
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H 22.5 in W 42.5 in D 16.5 in
Early 20th Century Folk Art "American Eagle" Silhouette Decorative Box
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Early 20th Century Folk Art "American Eagle" Silhouette Decorative Box

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H 4 in W 11.13 in D 6.38 in
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Folk Art industrial and work tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art industrial and work tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage industrial and work 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, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art industrial and work tables made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe 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 industrial and work tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,150 and tops out at $4,369 while the average work can sell for $3,500.

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