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
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 Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Baroque Carved Polychromed Architectural Column Capital Table Pair
Located in Forney, TX
An early 19th century pair of Baroque hand carved and painted wooden architectural salvaged exterior building elements, now repurposed and fashioned for use as one-of-a-kind pedestal tables.
Intricately detailed, whimsical sulptural design, executed in classical corinthian column capital form, having spiral scroll volutes, acanthus leaf carvings, figural ancient mask...
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19th Century Antique Folk Art Tables
Materials
Wood
Rustic French Tree Trunk Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folk art side tables crafted from tree trunk pieces. The small diameter makes for a perfect cocktail table. Sold separately.
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,250 / item
19th Century Combination Chair and Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Primitive combined chair and table. This folk art combination furniture is a good example of 19th century compact living. The goal was to fit as many uses into the same item or a lim...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique English 19th Century Vernacular Cricket Table Side Table Stool
Located in London, GB
Antique English 19th century Vernacular cricket table side table stool
Beautiful sculptural piece. Good colour and patina.
In very good condition commensurate of age.
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19th Century English Antique Folk Art Tables
Materials
Birch
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
Materials
Pine
19th Century Oversized Allmoge Étagère or Plant Stand, Sweden, Circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional, Swedish, 19th century, allmoge oversized round étagère or plant stand with wonderfully hand-carved base, origin: Sweden, circa 1820 - 1840
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables
Materials
Softwood
1940s Heavily Carved Teak Gilt Wood Round Drum Coffee Tables, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, tables you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it be...
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1940s European Vintage Folk Art Tables
Materials
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
Materials
Cherry
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
Materials
Pine
Mesa española extensible
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Mesa española extensible Circa 1.880, realizada en madera de nogal teñida, con las patas y el bastidor torneados en estilo salomónico.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Folk Art Tables
Materials
Wood
$7,043
Pair of Faux Marble Columns, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Pair of faux marble columns, circa 1880.
This lot is an exceptionally rare original pair of faux marble effect columns dated 1880. These...
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1880s Italian Antique Folk Art Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Folk Art Brutalist Highly Carved Wood Figurative Console Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite hand crafted folk art table, dating back to the early 19th Century. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the versatile glas...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Folk Art Tables
Materials
Iron
Table Pine Dining Desk Classical Leg Vernacular Folk
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Pine farmhouse table with a single plank top
Rare to find a piece of vernacular or folk furniture with sophisticated features like the leg turnings on this table
Length 206cm 81...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Tables
Materials
Pine
Victorian Rustic Branch Twig Folk Art Side Table With Chinoiserie Top
Located in Norwich, GB
Unusual 19th Century rustic twig side table with lacquered top and tier. English - Circa 1880.
Delivery is INCLUDED in the price for all areas in MAINLAND England & Wales.
The tabl...
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19th Century British Antique Folk Art Tables
Materials
Brass
Organic 1960s Folk Art Table with Hammered Nail Multi Color Leather Patchwork
By Paul Evans
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely executed folk art parsons style table. Covered in leather square patches of varying size and color in geometric design. Fine scale and nicely matched colors. Each piece hammer...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Folk Art Twig Stand
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Folk Art twig stand with original red color upholstered top surrounded by hand carved edge.
Note: Regional differences in humidity and climat...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Tables
Materials
Velvet, Bentwood
One Drawer Salmon Painted Side Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
One drawer with wooden pull with salmon sponge paint decoration on squared tapered legs. Original paint made of walnut and poplar. Berks County, circa 1820.
Measures: 30 ½” x 24” ...
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Early 19th Century North American Antique Folk Art Tables
Materials
Poplar, Walnut
Antique Folk Art Ornately Decorated Pyro Two Tiered Accent Table
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Folk Art pyro decorated two tiered table is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in approximately 1900 i...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Tables
Materials
Wood
Table Folk Vernacular Small Side Low Elm Baroque Height 19" Length 22 .5"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Rare small size, perfect height for sofa's and modern armchairs
- The single plank elm top with beautiful figuring and stick legs are characteristic of folk and vernacular furnitur...
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Early 1700s English Antique Folk Art Tables
Materials
Elm
20th Century French Primitive Oak Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century French oak primitive table with wonderful shape and colour.
The perfect fit in a modern or Art Deco setting.
The thick top was taken from a very old oak tree - the shape...
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1920s French Vintage Folk Art Tables
Materials
Oak
1930’s Folk Art American Center Table
Located in Chicago, IL
1930’s handmade Folk Art center table. Made in United States
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Tables
Materials
Wood
Work of Folk Art circa 1900-1930, Charming Gueridon Made of Wood and Wood Inlay
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Work of Folk Art circa 1930, charming Gueridon made of wood and wood inlay,
circa 1900-1930
flaws and defects.
Category
1930s French Vintage Folk Art Tables
Materials
Wood
Wonderful Midcentury Folk Art Olive Wood Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Wonderful midcentury Folk Art Olive Wood Table
The table top is made from slices of Olive wood which are screws together and set on black wire work legs
A charming look to the ol...
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1960s Vintage Folk Art Tables
Materials
Olive
Work of Folk Art circa 1900-1930, Charming Gueridon Made of Wood and Wood Inlay
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Work of Folk Art circa 1930, charming Gueridon made of wood and wood inlay,
circa 1900-1930
flaws and defects, but pretty good condition.
Category
1930s French Vintage Folk Art Tables
Materials
Wood
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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