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Folk Art 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
Antique American Folk Art Spool Table
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American spool table in the most beautifully aged original worn dry white painted surface ( see close up img. 6 ) Measures 24" h x 24" w x 16" d and 15" h x 16" w x 12" d to ...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Tables

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Wood, Paint

The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
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2010s English Folk Art Tables

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Wrought Iron

Swedish oval pine table Dated early 1700 Folk Art Peasant Hand Crafted
Located in Forest, BE
Unique Swedish hand crafted pine table made around 1740/60. The unusual oval table top makes it a rare finds. Typical 1700 engraving with some erased parts and remaining on some othe...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

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 leat...
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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Tables

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Hardwood, Fruitwood

Early 19th Century Folk Art Side Table or Desk, Scandinavia
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish or Swedish Rectangular Folk Art Table or Desk. The table has tonnes of charm, wear and tear to the finish that gives thus table an unbeatable patina. Most of the original pai...
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Early 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Antique Swedish Folk Art Side Table with A Large Drawer and Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique folk art table from Sweden dated 1862. Made by hand in solid pine with the original first layer of paint. The table is rectangular with a large drawer and painted initials an...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as sta...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Tables

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Iron

19Thc Original White Painted Farm Table / Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original white painted farm table / desk with a drawer and peg construction.This fine table was found in the mid west and is in fine as found condition.The top is a scrub top o...
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1870s American Antique Folk Art Tables

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Wood

Half moon tables, marbled table tops, Allmoge /Swedish provincial style, 1860s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of half moon / demi lune tables with original marbled top (painted to look as marble, typical for Allmoge), Swedish provincial style / Allmoge. Size as round table: diam 120...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Wood

19th Century Italian Farm Table.
Located in Allerum, SE
Large 19th century Italian provincial / country pine wood table with one drawer. ca 1850 - 90, Italy.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Hexagonal Tramp Art Style Inlaid Occasional Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Hexagonal tramp art style ? walnut, maple, rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid occasional table. With a hexagonal inlaid top with mother of pearl inlay on side edges, an inlaid apron...
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1930s Unknown Vintage Folk Art Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Maple, Rosewood, Walnut

Russian Khokhloma Red Lacquered Table, ca. 1900
Located in Astoria, NY
Russian Khokhloma Red Lacquered Side Table, circa 1900, hand-painted with a stylized floral design. 18" H x 16" Diameter. Provenance: From the Collection of Laura and Lewis Kruger.
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Early 1900s Russian Antique Folk Art Tables

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Wood

Original Folk Art Painted Side Table With Large Drawer, Hungary circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
This side table is both unique and charming, thanks to the original painted finish and the decoratively carved trestle "X" style base. Note the traditional folk art style of paint, w...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine, Paint

Table handmade in Sweden, late 19th Century, beautiful blend of jugend & allmoge
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful table made in the end of the 19th century, a beautiful mixture of jugend and swedish folk furniture / allmoge. Perfect as a library table, desk or kitchen table. H 79.5 c...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Wood

Mid-20th Century Teak Clamshell Garden Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural, whimsical, and a touch surreal, this mid-20th century hand-carved teak garden table brings the romance of the Italian grotto tradition into the everyday. The base is form...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Tables

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Teak

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A remarkable piece of functional folk art, this vintage writing desk channels the whimsical charm of a seaside grotto. The desk’s classic frame, featuring elegant cabriole legs, is c...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Tables

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Shell, Wood, Paint

French Chestnut Little Nightstand Table Side Cabinet Shooting Star, Late 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Little ightstand table hanging cabinet or cabinet to fit on an other item. Made in the 19th century, it is difficult to be more precise as this piece of furniture is very old. A shoo...
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1940s French Vintage Folk Art Tables

Materials

Copper

Spanish Rustic Wood Tripod Stool or Side Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Folk Art Carved Wood Farmer Stool, Spain, 1930s-1940s. From Catalonia, Spain this tripod stool show Primitive carvings on the legs and a nice top with fo...
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20th Century Spanish Folk Art Tables

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Wood

Unusually Charming 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Table with original paint.
Located in Boden, SE
Charming small folk art table from Önsköldsvik, Northern Sweden . It’s completely hand-made in Swedish pine and every detail is carefully considered. Made during the early 1800s, around 1810, the table has some wear and distress after time and use. The size and proportions makes it an excellent side table or bed sidetable...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Hand Carved Occasional Side End Lamp Table, 1905 Liberty's London
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Liberty Hand Carved Side Table. Heavily Carved with Large Poppy Flowers. A very good-looking piece, it's hand-carved from top to bottom with floral detailing.
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Folk Art Tables

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Wood

French Folk Art Cheese Making Massive Wooden Table, 1900
Located in Forest, BE
French Folk Art cheese making massive wooden table. Hand carved by a peasant, circa 1900. Some traces of use. Different shades of brown with a fan...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Tables

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Hardwood

Dutch Folk Art Hindeloopen Painted Tilt Top Table, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Folk Art Hindeloopen tilt top table. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid pine dished oval top, standing on a folding base with three turned splayed legs ...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Northern Swedish Antique Solid Pine Handmade Trestle Desk, Dining or Work Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique dining table or work table. The table is a genuine trestle table from northern Sweden made around 1820. The table has a large solid table top on a leg frame with beve...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Provincial 19th Century Swedish Trestle Table
Located in Allerum, SE
19th century Swedish provincial twin stretcher trestle table. Great patination & proportions with the unusually large depth. Ca 1820, Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Folk Art “Hindeloopen” Painted Tilt Top Table
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful antique tilt top table that was made in the Northern Netherlands, more specifically Hindeloopen in the late 1800s. The table is made of solid pine and is completely decor...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine, Paint

Early 20th century wooden farm console brutalist folk art
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
French folk art console table typical of early 20th century farm furniture, made in nailed solid pinewood. The bottom part can be used to store wine bottles. In great condition for i...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Industrial Blacksmith Anvil Stand Now Folk Art Painted Iron End Table or Stool
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and unusual vintage industrial American folk art work, signed and dated (see below for artist info) This visually striking one of a kind example repurposed from an old fashioned cast iron Blacksmith's anvil stand, originally used for forging metalwork, now fashioned as a functional low table (end table - display pedestal - plant stand - stool) Sculptural tapering square pyramid shaped iron base with open arches, in later matte black paint retaining the original heavily worn patinated texture, accented with hand painted devil figure dancing in fire of red and orange hued flames, mounted on wood plank rail risers, topped with a round metal disc top. Artist signed to leg interior: "Painted by J.R. Lucie Christmas 1985" (James R. Lucie) Iron stamped: "CHI"? "1400 C" PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION: From the estate of the late Dr. James R. Lucie (United States; 1928-2020) A celebrated knifemaker, journeyman ironworker, talented physician, historian, collector and author. Highly respected by his family, friends, and colleagues for a life defined by deep intelligence, integrity, compassion and a tireless work ethic, Dr. Lucie was truly a master of many trades. The retired medical doctor had a several-year waiting list of people wanting to purchase his hand-forged knives at the time of his death. At one point, Dr. Lucie had the largest collection of knives and ironwork made by William Scagel, and is the author of "Scagel Handmade," published in 2010. Acquired from the above from the highly reputable auction house Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas DIMENSIONS (approx): 20" High × 17.5" Diameter CONDITION: Heavy-duty industrial quality, approx 60lbs, extraordinarily strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Good original antique / vintage condition with nicely aged warm patina. Heavily patinated surface. Wear commensurate with age, use & handling, include minor nicks, abrasions, chippy paint losses, scuffing, fading, etc.. Overall in great shape with outstanding presence SHIPPING / DELIVERY quote for Contiguous US Pickup / Local delivery available around Dallas, Texas Additional keywords: Americana Blacksmithing forge tools farrier metalwork ironwork rustic industrial modern brutalist folk art furniture coffee table side table bench decor mens mechanical shop mancave steampunk lowrider street racing garage Victorian gothic grotesque devil painting...
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20th Century American Folk Art Tables

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Steel, Iron

19th Century Masonic Table with Leather Bible Compartment Flip Lid Compass Legs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and fabulous 19th century faux book with compass legs as legs. Mustard paint on the legs with Gilt on the pages of the leather bound book. Looks to be original tassle.. Possibly...
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1860s American Antique Folk Art Tables

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Leather, Hardwood, Paint

Folk Art Painted Chicken Drinks Table by Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic and charming folk art painted side table or drink table by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). The table features an oil on board painting depicting a white French chicken or rooster with a 19th century date 1840 and signed with his initials. Ira loved painting 18th-19th century French...
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20th Century American Folk Art Tables

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Wood

XL Coffee Table by Angel Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo
Located in Beerse, VAN
XL coffee table by Angel Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo. The table is signed and dated on the bottom with pencil. Probably with the name of the then owner and the year in which the t...
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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Folk Art Tables

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Leather, Oak

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Shellwork Table
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful folk art rectangular shellwork table featuring a top with foliate polychrome sand design around shells under glass, with the entire surface of the sides and legs covered with small seashells set...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Tables

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Shell, Glass, Wood

Geometric Folk Art Painted Pair Tables
Located in Round Top, TX
Whimsical Folk Art handmade side tables in a great, playful palette. Sturdy and bright, with a sophisticated and unexpected color combination, highlighted by the geometry of the cons...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Tables

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Plywood, Scrap Wood

Antique Rustic Hardwood Low Side Table. English C.1800
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous rustic low side table Made from very heavy tropical hardwood I particularly like the simplicity of this piece Amazing patina and colour. Completely original with no rest...
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1790s English Antique Folk Art Tables

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Wood

Table 8seat Farmhouse Folk Vernacular Cherry 5ftlong Set 8 Ash Ladderback Chairs
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The top with beautiful rich colour for which cherrywood is known figuring and the edge rounded. In four sections as cherry trees are slow growing. The frieze unusually moulded and ...
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1820s British Antique Folk Art Tables

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Cherry

George III Oak Cricket Table
Located in London, GB
A George III Oak Cricket table with circular top above a triform base with tapering legs joined by a raised shelf. Solid construction and rich overall patina. Bears the typical old ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Folk Art Tables

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Oak

American Folk Art Console Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Brimming with charm and personality, this 20th-century American Folk Art garden room table is a delightful mix of whimsy and craftsmanship. Crafted from solid oak and painted in a ri...
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20th Century American Folk Art Tables

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Oak

Antique Swedish Small Folk Art Country Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Folk art country table from northern Sweden made around 1820 to 1840 in pine. The table is an authentic Swedish country antique in untouched original condition. The faux paint is ori...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Table in Original Paint
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Early 19th Century Folk Art Gustavian table. From Halsingland, Sweden. In original blue paint. Circa 1840.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Wood

Mexican Art Populaire Artisan Made Leather Table & Chairs by Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mexican Folk Art Populaire / Artisan Made Leather Table & Chair set. Attributed to Wim Rietveld. Made in Mexico, 1970's period. Crafts...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Tables

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Leather, Wood

Mexican Paper Mache Lion Coffee Table by SerMel Tonala Style Sergio Bustamante
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible hand painted and handmade papier mâché lion coffee table in turquoise green by Sermel Tonala Jalisco, Mexico in the style of Sergio Bustamante. It is signed SerMel Tonala ...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Tables

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Glass, Lacquer, Paper

Antique Swedish Folk Art Dining Trestle Table Fit for 4-6 People in Solid Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique dining trestle table fit for 4-6 people. This folk art, trestle table is from northern Sweden and made around 1830. Made by hand in solid pine and never painted. The table to...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Antique Charming Swedish Folk Art Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Charming folk art table with straight legs, a drawer and curved apron. The table is completely untouched with the authentic patina and wear of time. The drawer has the dating 1843 an...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Ostrich Pedestal Side Table, Taxidermy
Located in Forney, TX
An extraordinarily rare, interesting and highly unusual hand-sculptured Ostrich foot that creates a one of a kind work of both fine taxidermy and American folk art. Exceptionally...
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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Tables

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Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood

Dated 1977 Unique Scandinavian Folk Art "Dancing Cat" Chest on Stand
Located in Skien, NO
One of a Kind – This unique Scandinavian/Norwegian folk art piece from 1977 is a true standout. Handcrafted from natural pine wood and accented with copper, this versatile side table...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Folk Art Tables

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Copper

Welsh Scrubbed-Top Cricket Table
Located in Houston, TX
Welsh scrubbed-top cricket table circa 1830-1859. Round scrubbed top upon brown-painted base. Three tapered legs. Hand-carved in pine with mortise and tenon joined construction.
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Mid-19th Century Welsh Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Center Table with Originalpaint Swedish Antiques
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Center table from Burtrask Vasterbotten ,Northern Sweden. A charming & deliciosly colorful table with original painting. Fine wood imitation painting. The tab...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Trestle Table
Located in Bozeman, MT
Good early 19th century Swedish provincial trestle table with good patination. ca 1820 Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Side Table with Drawer
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful pine side table comes from the Swedish countryside and still maintains the original faux wood painted finish with contrasting brown top. The single drawer has the fai...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine, Paint

A Unique Carved Horse Wood Dining Table
Located in London, GB
A remarkable Carved Trunk Wood Dining Table, meticulously carved from a single section of tree by a skilled artisan over the course of twelve months. This exquisite piece exudes a ri...
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1980s Romanian Vintage Folk Art Tables

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Glass, Wood

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Pine Side Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare folk art table from Sweden, dated underneath to 1819. The table is pine and has the warm patina of aged wood. Marked with the owners house mark which w...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Mid 19th century rustic hand painted pine kitchen table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century rustic painted pine kitchen table circa 1850. Good quality traditional Swedish pine table with associated top. Thick 4 plank top surface with expected surface mark...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine, Paint

Authentic 1950s French Folk Art Coffee Table in Solid Oak and Terracotta
Located in leucate, FR
This unique coffee table, a genuine piece of French folk art from the 1950s. Crafted from solid oak, this sturdy and timeless piece highlights the beauty of aged wood, enhanced by wr...
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1950s French Vintage Folk Art Tables

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Wrought Iron

Rare Antique Early American Carnival Coin Toss Game Table
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce American carnival coin toss game. The rare and unusual antique hand carved and painted solid wood amusement park / county fair / mid-way gaming tabl...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Tables

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Wood, Paint

Pair of traditional painted Swedish side tables
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of traditional painted Swedish side tables, circa 1870. Rare pair of rural Swedish side tables, which we found on our travels around Sweden.   Hand painted in traditional colou...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine, Paint

Moroccan Berber Table with Carved Tribal African Designs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Berber cable hand-carved with tribal African designs. Rectangular wooden coffee table hand-carved wit tribal designs by skilled Moroccan artisans in Marrakech. Dark brown ...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tables

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Wood

Antique Swedish Folk Art 'Hedna Table'
Located in Kramfors, SE
Very unusual primitive folk art table with the authentic patina after over 3 centuries of use. The table is an early example of the so called Hedna Table w...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Birch, Pine

Antique Swedish Writing Table Desk, Genuine Red and Blue Painted Folk Art
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish folk art writing table from the village of Alfta in Hälsingland in northern Sweden. The desk is made in Swedish pine and is in untouched original condition. A notable...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Combination Furniture Table and Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Folk Art combination furniture table and chair. Combination furniture are great for small spaces and this works well as a coffee table or side table. Made early 1800s, circa 1820-184...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Rustic Wooden Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic French rectangular wooden coffee table perfect for inside or outside.
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20th Century French Folk Art Tables

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Wood

Artistic Hand Painted Whimsical Mckenzies Child Style Table and Stools, Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1930s with this exquisite dining chairs set. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of history and refinement. Outstanding design ...
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Early 2000s American Folk Art Tables

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Wood, Paint

Folk Art tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art tables 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 tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, folk art, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, softwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art 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 tables, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Hermitage des Artistes, Ira Yeager, and Liberty & Co.. 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 tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $255 and tops out at $29,000 while the average work can sell for $3,069.

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