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
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Rare Swedish Antique Blue Painted Folk Art Country Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique country table from Sweden in folk art. The table is made in solid Swedish pine and is from the area Forsa in Hälsingland. The table ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Pine
Genuine Antique Swedish Handmade Folk Art Pine Rustic Table with Drawer
Located in Kramfors, SE
Handmade folk art table from northern Sweden made around the mid 1800s, circa 1840. The table is made by hand and is in untouched original condition with the original first paint. Th...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables
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Pine
18th Century Swedish antique rustic Trestle Table Dated 1766 with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish antique rustic Folk Art Trestle table from Örnsköldsvik Ångermanland, Northern Sweden.
A very charming small and genuine table with a...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables
Materials
Pine
Small 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish small folk art table from around 1850. The table is painted pine with the original first layer of paint that has the authentic patina of time. The paint has also bec...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables
Materials
Pine
Table Dining Trestle Table Swedish 19th Century Dark Brown Paint Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Trestle table dining table made during the 18th century in Sweden. Repainted in a distressed dark brown finish. Seats 6 comfortably with 2 extra seats on the short ends.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Table with Drawer & Original Paint Antiques
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Folk art table with drawer from Umeå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden.
Very charming & rustic Folk art table with a drawer.
It has untouched original paint.
The ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables
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Pine
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...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Tables
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Wood
Asian Small Low Wooden Temple Gilded Table Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
South East Asian brown lacquered wood gilded temple square low table stand.
Burmese, Myanmar stand with curved legs decorated with green and clear glass mirrors overlaid.
Uses in temples as stand for deities statues...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Tables
Materials
Wood
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Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Tables
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Italian 17th Century Walnut Rustic Trestle Refectory Dining or Library Table
Located in Firenze, IT
This charming 17th Century massive scale rectangular refectory table, dating back to Baroque period, is a magnificent example of Tuscan rustic craftsmanship.
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17th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Tables
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Small English Oak Side Table
Located in Wilson, NC
This side table has exposed double peg construction. The top has a heavily molded edge. The apron has an incised molding. The legs are turned and are joined by a stretcher on all fou...
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1910s English Vintage Folk Art Tables
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19th Century French Small Round Marble Top Side Table in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French round side table with red marble top and hand carved in Louis XVI style legs with brass shoes.
Louis XVI style.
France, circa 1890.
Measures: 74 cm x 50.5 cm.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Tables
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Walnut
Large Chinese Style Lacquered Dining Table, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large dining or center table in black lacquered wood with gold-painted decorations on the apron and legs. Elaborately decorated table top, in slight relief.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Tables
19th Century Mahogany Dining Table with Leaves with Brass Clips
Located in New York, NY
Table has 2 end sections and 2 leaves and brass clips. The table can be used as a pair
of side table against the wall. Great color and patina
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Tables
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Brass
Folk Art Side Table
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased to offer this great 1940's folk art side table. Legs are vintage thread spools with metal rod running through them for strength. Top is t...
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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Tables
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Wood
19th Century Swedish Trestle Table
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century Swedish trestle table in style in “Allmogestil," country folk customs and traditions cherished of the native traditions and folk culture. A rustic family table in gray/b...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century Swedish Trestle Table
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century Swedish trestle table in style in “Allmogestil," country folk customs and traditions cherished of the native traditions and folk culture. A rustic family table with wond...
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19th Century Antique Folk Art Tables
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Pine, Paint
Antique Country French Wood Patinated Table
Located in High Point, NC
A wood patinated table from France, produced circa 1900. An antique occasional table with original yellow patination, featuring a sliding side drawer with engraved floral motif metal...
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Early 1900s French Antique Folk Art Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique French Empire Style Ebonized Mahogany Round Table with Marble Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Empire or Egyptian Revival small solid mahogany side table, wine table or end table with lion paw feet, that was recently restored with an old school ebonized finish. ...
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1890s French Antique Folk Art Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Biedermeier Extending Table
Located in Berlin, DE
A monumental noble and rare extension table, circa 1850.
Pyramids mahogany and solid walnut. The cambered frame is connected to four baluster-shaped columns below a wide corresponding storage compartment. This large extension table...
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19th Century German Antique Folk Art Tables
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Wood, Mahogany, Walnut
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French Live Edge Table C1960
Located in Trensacq, FR
Fabulous free-form live edge tripod table from C1960s France.
A cross-section Walnut slab with three chunky 'branch' legs. A great piece full of character with an interesting shape ...
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Tables
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Walnut, Wood
1940s French Wooden Side Table with Marquetry Detail
Located in High Point, NC
This charming wooden side table was produced in France, circa 1940. A small side table with a rare marquetry detail and a beautiful polished finish with veined accents. The spade leg...
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1940s French Vintage Folk Art Tables
Materials
Wood
English Laburnum Root Wood Table, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
English Laburnum root wood table, Early 20th Century
A charming rustic laburnum-wood occasional table. The polished top rests on a later stick-base retaining its natural bark.
...
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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Tables
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Wood
1930s French Wooden Bar Table with Decoupage
Located in High Point, NC
A simple, elegant design and a unique decorative device make this 1930s bar table a rare find. Sourced from France, a trio of slender legs support a circular tabletop, adorned with a...
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1930s French Vintage Folk Art Tables
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Glass, Wood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish painted folk art table from northern Sweden made during the early to mid 19th century, around 1820 to 1840. The table is in untouched original condition with original paint. ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish folk art table from the around the 1850s. The table is a slightly different model where the table top can be folded up and opened to a storage space underneath. The apron has...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables
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Pine
Pair of Patinated African Zebra Hide Drums
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of African zebra drums. Great side table or beat it! Heavily patinated, gives these a more whitewashed look - a wonderful textural addition t...
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20th Century African Folk Art Tables
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Zebra Hide, Wood
Small 19th Century Swedish Pine Folk Art Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish small folk art table from around 1820 to 1840. The table is made pine and has never been painted. It has a simple construction with a trestle along the center and a ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables
Materials
Pine
Swedish 1790s Folk Art Side Table with Drawer and Rococo Style Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Folk Art side table from the late 18th century, with Rococo style legs and distressed patina. Created in Sweden during the last d...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.5 in W 36 in D 25.4 in
Italian Stone Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fantastic Italian stone table, circa 1920.
Originally from the region of Liguria Italy, this table would have originally been used within a cons...
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20th Century Italian Folk Art Tables
Materials
Stone
Japanese Driftwood Table /Exhibition Table / Flower Stand /Wabisabi Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It will be a wabi-sabi table with legs made of driftwood and a top plate with a lacquer-like finish. It is practical and has a beautiful appearance as an object.
Size: W 91 D 91 H...
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2010s Japanese Folk Art Tables
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Wood
H 29.73 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
Hand Carved Modernist Low Table with Four Petals circa 1972
Located in Milford, NH
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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Tables
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Walnut
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 Mid-20th Century, 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 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. 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 $450 and tops out at $7,800 while the average work can sell for $3,600.
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