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Folk Art Furniture

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
Early 20th Century American Copper Trout Weathervane
Early 20th Century American Copper Trout Weathervane

Early 20th Century American Copper Trout Weathervane

Located in Chicago, IL

American folk art has always had a complicated relationship with utility. The best examples were made to work first and impress second, which is precisely why they endure. This early...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Copper

19thc Red, White and Blue Original painted Sugar Bucket
19thc Red, White and Blue Original painted Sugar Bucket

19thc Red, White and Blue Original painted Sugar Bucket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc original red white and blue painted wooden sugar bucket from new England. Amazing patina and all original paint. This comes from a New England Collection.

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Folk Art Secretary Desk from Northern Sweden with Original Blue Paint
Antique Folk Art Secretary Desk from Northern Sweden with Original Blue Paint

Antique Folk Art Secretary Desk from Northern Sweden with Original Blue Paint

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique folk art secretary desk from northern Sweden made by hand in solid pine around 1850. Untouched original condition with unusual light blue paint. The desk has an interior with...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

1950s Handmade Miniature Chess Set with Walnut Inlaid Box with magnetic pieces
1950s Handmade Miniature Chess Set with Walnut Inlaid Box with magnetic pieces

1950s Handmade Miniature Chess Set with Walnut Inlaid Box with magnetic pieces

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good quality handmade Miniature or Travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own inlaid hardwood box, which we date to the mid 20th century, circa 1950s. The...

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Mid-20th Century British Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Brass

Wool Bird Hooked Rug Stool
Wool Bird Hooked Rug Stool

Wool Bird Hooked Rug Stool

$716Sale Price|20% Off

Wool Bird Hooked Rug Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wool Hooked rug made into a beautiful stool with round ball feet. Colors are vibrant on the hood rug cushion. Comfortable to sit on or rest your feet on. Great size.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Wool

Early 20thc Child's Wing-back Chair and Ottoman With 19thc Linen Upholstery
Early 20thc Child's Wing-back Chair and Ottoman With 19thc Linen Upholstery

Early 20thc Child's Wing-back Chair and Ottoman With 19thc Linen Upholstery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20thc Child's Wing-back Chair and Ottoman With 19thc Linen Upholstery. The Entire chair is upholstered with a wonderful aged white linen with a beautiful blue light stripe goin...

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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Linen, Wood

Antique Tramp Art Carved Wooden Box, Folk Art Jewellery Casket, Late 19Th C.
Antique Tramp Art Carved Wooden Box, Folk Art Jewellery Casket, Late 19Th C.

Antique Tramp Art Carved Wooden Box, Folk Art Jewellery Casket, Late 19Th C.

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE FOLK ART WOODEN BOX A wonderful example with typically notch carved exterior and bulbous geometric forms. Incorporating green velvet panels on each side as well as a stuffe...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Swedish 18th Century Painted Coffer
Swedish 18th Century Painted Coffer

Swedish 18th Century Painted Coffer

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A Swedish, solid pine coffer from the 1700s, this roomy storage trunk has paneled construction graced by hand-painted illustrations in the pilasters depicting imaginative red floral ...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Iron

Carved Wood Sculpture of Quetzalcoatl the Aztec God Known as the Feathered Serpe
Carved Wood Sculpture of Quetzalcoatl the Aztec God Known as the Feathered Serpe

Carved Wood Sculpture of Quetzalcoatl the Aztec God Known as the Feathered Serpe

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a carved wood sculpture of Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec god known as the "Feathered Serpent". ]Quetzalcoatl embodied a fusion of earth and sky, represented by the ...

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1960s Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Navajo Indian Weaving Two Gray Hills
Navajo Indian Weaving Two Gray Hills

Navajo Indian Weaving Two Gray Hills

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic Navajo Indian weaving from a private collection.Condition is very good.

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20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

19th C. English Painted Pine Chest with Georgian Manor Façade
19th C. English Painted Pine Chest with Georgian Manor Façade

19th C. English Painted Pine Chest with Georgian Manor Façade

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A charming English country folk art painted pine trunk or blanket chest, hand-decorated with a weathered architectural façade resembling a grand Georgian manor country house on the f...

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19th Century English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment , Late 19th Century.
Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment , Late 19th Century.

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment , Late 19th Century.

By Seref Ozen

Located in Istanbul, TR

First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. Late 19th Century. Turkey Ready to go on a wall. ...

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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Silk

Antique French Breton Pedestal Stands PAIR Carved Figural Display Brittany c1900
Antique French Breton Pedestal Stands PAIR Carved Figural Display Brittany c1900

Antique French Breton Pedestal Stands PAIR Carved Figural Display Brittany c1900

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French Breton Pedestal Stands PAIR Carved Figural Display Brittany c1900. Direct from France, a dramatic PAIR of antique Breton carved figural pedestal stands with exception...

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Early 1900s French Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Verdigris Copper Grasshopper Sculpture
Vintage Verdigris Copper Grasshopper Sculpture

Vintage Verdigris Copper Grasshopper Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional vintage copper grasshopper weathervane sculpture with a richly aged verdigris patina and striking sculptural form. Handcrafted from copper and mounted on a custom blac...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Copper, Iron

19thc Blue Painted Firkin in Original Paint
19thc Blue Painted Firkin in Original Paint

19thc Blue Painted Firkin in Original Paint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc original Blue painted Firkin. Original Copper nail construction. Fantastic patina. Wonderful old blue paint, the interior is a beautiful natural color and in great condition.

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tonala Pottery Small Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted Bird Decor
Vintage Tonala Pottery Small Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted Bird Decor

Vintage Tonala Pottery Small Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted Bird Decor

By Tonala Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Charming small Tonala pottery figurine depicts a reclining cat with folded front paws and raised head; the cat is looking forward with wide open, large eyes and a slightly surprised ...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pillowcase Made from a Vintage Anatolian Embroidery
Pillowcase Made from a Vintage Anatolian Embroidery

Pillowcase Made from a Vintage Anatolian Embroidery

By Seref Ozen

Located in Istanbul, TR

Pillowcase Made from a Vintage Anatolian Embroidery It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning reccommended.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Large Vintage Painted Folk Art Trout Trade Sign, Fish Monger’s Metal Shop Sign
Large Vintage Painted Folk Art Trout Trade Sign, Fish Monger’s Metal Shop Sign

Large Vintage Painted Folk Art Trout Trade Sign, Fish Monger’s Metal Shop Sign

Located in Lisse, NL

Step into a time when storefronts told their story with charm and character. This striking, hand-painted metal trout sign is a rare and wonderfully quirky example of the early 20th-c...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Zinc

Pillowcase Made from a Vintage Anatolian Embroidery
Pillowcase Made from a Vintage Anatolian Embroidery

Pillowcase Made from a Vintage Anatolian Embroidery

By Seref Ozen

Located in Istanbul, TR

Pillowcase Made from a Vintage Anatolian Embroidery It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning reccommended.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Folk Art Cowboy on Horse Balancing Sculpture
Vintage Folk Art Cowboy on Horse Balancing Sculpture

Vintage Folk Art Cowboy on Horse Balancing Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming vintage folk art sculpture depicting a cowboy riding a galloping horse, captured in a dynamic balancing composition. Crafted with hand-cut and painted metal elements, the ...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

19thc Red & Blue Dated 1860 Coverlet From Pa.
19thc Red & Blue Dated 1860 Coverlet From Pa.

19thc Red & Blue Dated 1860 Coverlet From Pa.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This coverlet comes from a private collection in Pennsylvania.It is signed and dated 1860 & signed by the weaver @ Abealom Klinger born in Millersburg , Berks County,Pennsylvania.Th...

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

19th C. Country English Georgian House Facade Painted Trunk
19th C. Country English Georgian House Facade Painted Trunk

19th C. Country English Georgian House Facade Painted Trunk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A charming English country folk art painted pine trunk or blanket chest, hand-decorated with an architectural façade resembling a grand Georgian manor country house on the front and ...

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19th Century English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

Folk Art Pine Bridal cabinet, dated 1794
Folk Art Pine Bridal cabinet, dated 1794

Folk Art Pine Bridal cabinet, dated 1794

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This characterful pine cabinet from the rural south of Germany, dated 1794, is a special piece with a romantic history: it was once given as a wedding gift. The cabinet is hand-paint...

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1790s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian 18th Century Painted Wardrobe
Italian 18th Century Painted Wardrobe

Italian 18th Century Painted Wardrobe

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An 18th century painted wardrobe from northern Italy, displaying a particular Tyrolean-Germanic folk art style of marriage furniture, hence the charming illustrations to celebrate th...

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18th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

Custom French Beaded Floral Spray, Studio VL
Custom French Beaded Floral Spray, Studio VL

Custom French Beaded Floral Spray, Studio VL

Located in Riverdale, NY

Massive Custom French Beaded Spray by Studio VL from the 1990's. Fantasy oversized Lilac hand beaded into a large exaggerated scale in unusual color combinations with new and vintage French and Czech glass beads. Based on the traditional craft of French beaded flowers...

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1990s French Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 19th century Hindeloopen side table, The Netherlands
Early 19th century Hindeloopen side table, The Netherlands

Early 19th century Hindeloopen side table, The Netherlands

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A vibrant and characterful early‑19th‑century Hindeloopen side table from the northern Netherlands, showcasing the richly decorative folk‑art tradition for which the small Frisian port town of Hindeloopen is renowned. This piece embodies the region’s unmistakable aesthetic: bold colors, hand‑painted floral motifs, and a joyful interplay of pattern and ornament. The round tabletop is adorned with expressive, hand‑painted floral decoration; stylized blossoms, curling stems, and rhythmic borders rendered in warm reds, yellows, greens, and blacks. The turned legs, equally ornate, feature alternating painted bands and floral details that echo the tabletop’s lively composition. Every surface reveals the artisanal touch of a painter working in the long‑standing Hindeloopen tradition. Hindeloopen furniture...

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Old Bamboo Straw Hat / Wabi Sabi , Display
Old Bamboo Straw Hat / Wabi Sabi , Display

Old Bamboo Straw Hat / Wabi Sabi , Display

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Bamboo Woven Hat Japan, circa 1930–1950s Handwoven bamboo hat with a beautifully aged surface and intricate lattice construction. Originally made as a practical object, it now carri...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Straw

Set of Four Charles Pollock Rush Seat Chairs
Set of Four Charles Pollock Rush Seat Chairs

Set of Four Charles Pollock Rush Seat Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of Four wooden Charles pollock Green painted Chairs. These hand crafted chairs and hand painted chairs have hand rushed seats and in fine sturdy condition.This set of four chair...

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20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery, 19th C.
Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery, 19th C.

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery, 19th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. Late 19th Century. Turkiye Ready to go on a wall....

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19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Silk

19thc Original Mustard Painted Firkin
19thc Original Mustard Painted Firkin

19thc Original Mustard Painted Firkin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original mustard painted furkin from New England with original copper nail construction.The surface is the best.

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure Lot, late 19th Century Folk Art
Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure Lot, late 19th Century Folk Art

Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure Lot, late 19th Century Folk Art

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful Antique Grulich Nativity Figures — Late 19th Century This rare and culturally significant set of nativity figures originates from the historic Králiky region (formerly Gr...

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Late 19th Century Czech Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Swedish Folk Art Cabinet (19th Century, Painted, Northern Sweden)
Swedish Folk Art Cabinet (19th Century, Painted, Northern Sweden)

Swedish Folk Art Cabinet (19th Century, Painted, Northern Sweden)

Located in Kvidinge, SE

This is a classic two-part pine cabinet, typical of a Swedish northern home from the 19th century. The cabinet is painted in a beautiful light blue shade, a color that was very popul...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Brass

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery, 19th C.
Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery, 19th C.

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery, 19th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. Late 19th Century. Turkiye Ready to go on a wall....

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19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metallic Thread

Folk Art Chestnut Wood Tripod Chair, Charles Dudouyt Style, France, 1930s
Folk Art Chestnut Wood Tripod Chair, Charles Dudouyt Style, France, 1930s

Folk Art Chestnut Wood Tripod Chair, Charles Dudouyt Style, France, 1930s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Valencia, VC

French Folk Art Chestnut Wood Tripod Chair, Art Deco Period, in the Manner of Charles Dudouit, 1930s–1940s A French Folk Art tripod chair in solid chestnut, made circa 1930s–1940s, ...

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1930s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Chestnut

19Thc Original Blue Painted Blanket Chest
19Thc Original Blue Painted Blanket Chest

19Thc Original Blue Painted Blanket Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18Thc Original blue painted blanket chest from Pennsylvania with dovetailed construction through out. The brass key plate is original as well.Wonderful aged patina.

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1790s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Enamelled ceramic centerpiece, France, 1930
Enamelled ceramic centerpiece, France, 1930

Enamelled ceramic centerpiece, France, 1930

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Glazed ceramic centerpiece, made in France in the 1930s. This handcrafted piece, with its naive charm, features a hand-painted design of stylized birds surrounding a central face in...

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1930s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Large Rustic Farmhouse Romantic Folk Art Bridal Chest
Large Rustic Farmhouse Romantic Folk Art Bridal Chest

Large Rustic Farmhouse Romantic Folk Art Bridal Chest

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Special antique bridal chest, dating from around 1800, originating from southern Germany/Austria. This piece of furniture is painted in an atmospheric and traditional way in blue and...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Amish Wool Diamond in a Square from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Amish Wool Diamond in a Square from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Amish Wool Diamond in a Square from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20Thc all wool diamond in a square from Lancaster county,Pennsylvania. The crib quilt is in mint condition and is all wool & very finely quilted. The backing is a brown & and the bin...

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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

20th Century American Draft Horse Hooked Rug on Custom Wall Mount
20th Century American Draft Horse Hooked Rug on Custom Wall Mount

20th Century American Draft Horse Hooked Rug on Custom Wall Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

Narrative comes stitched, not painted, in this 20th-century American folk art hooked rug—an image built loop by loop with clarity and conviction. Two white draft horses stand in prof...

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20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage
Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage

Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and unique Dutch Folk art Pigeon/birdcage in the form of a manor . This type of birdcages were made in the North of he Netherlands . They were miniature versions of the ori...

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19th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Boy With Trumpet Miniature Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German
Boy With Trumpet Miniature Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German

Boy With Trumpet Miniature Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked with mold number. Attributed to Anton Reiche, Dresden Germany. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to ...

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Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

A Traditional Peruvian Storytelling Gourd Depicting Andean Village Life
A Traditional Peruvian Storytelling Gourd Depicting Andean Village Life

A Traditional Peruvian Storytelling Gourd Depicting Andean Village Life

Located in San Francisco, CA

This traditional Peruvian storytelling gourd, or mate burilado, reflects a craft practiced in Peru for over 4,000 years. Measuring 15 inches across and 8.5 inches high, it is an impr...

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Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Other

American Folk Art 'PAN FRIED TROUT' Hanging Sign
American Folk Art 'PAN FRIED TROUT' Hanging Sign

American Folk Art 'PAN FRIED TROUT' Hanging Sign

Located in Chicago, IL

Three words, three fish, and not a hint of subtlety. Hand-carved from wood and painted to resemble rainbow trout, the trio reclines inside an oversized wooden frying pan as if awaiti...

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20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

19th Century Wooden Butter Mold with Carved Floral Interior
19th Century Wooden Butter Mold with Carved Floral Interior

19th Century Wooden Butter Mold with Carved Floral Interior

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful antique wooden butter mold with a charming hand-carved floral decoration to the interior. This rustic and highly decorative butter mold was once used for shaping and decor...

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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

Country English Painted Pine Trunk with Georgian House Facade
Country English Painted Pine Trunk with Georgian House Facade

Country English Painted Pine Trunk with Georgian House Facade

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Charming grand country English folk art blanket chest or storage trunk crafted from pine measuring 3 feet wide. The chest features a later painted Georgian Manor house facade on thre...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843
Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843

Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843

Located in New York, NY

Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843. This exquisite chest exhibits splendid hand-painted floral motifs executed in pretty reds, blues, and yellows cast against a dark ...

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1840s Hungarian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Painted and Dated Folk Art Corner Bench
Painted and Dated Folk Art Corner Bench

Painted and Dated Folk Art Corner Bench

Located in Greenwich, CT

A hand-painted late 19th century Hungarian corner bench. The bench is crafted in a corner‑settle form, built from solid wood and finished in a deep, traditional blue‑green ground. I...

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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Hand-Carved Crocodile in Dark Wood
Large Vintage Hand-Carved Crocodile in Dark Wood

Large Vintage Hand-Carved Crocodile in Dark Wood

Located in Esbjerg, DK

85 cm long and lean crocodile in hand-carved wood. We have been told that it was brought home from Africa during the 1980s by a Danish Tourist. It has a screw to its back - allowing ...

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1980s Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Hardwood

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment , Late 19th Century.
Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment , Late 19th Century.

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment , Late 19th Century.

By Seref Ozen

Located in Istanbul, TR

First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. Late 19th Century. Turkey Ready to go on a wall. ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Silk

Vintage Hand Carved Pine Swan Motif Bench
Vintage Hand Carved Pine Swan Motif Bench

Vintage Hand Carved Pine Swan Motif Bench

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A true one of a kind hand made piece, a true conversation piece. Hand carved out of solid pine with no detail spared. If you're looking for a unique piece, something different, to pu...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine

Farmhouse Chicken Wire Egg Fruit Basket Carry All, Vintage Industrial Austria
Farmhouse Chicken Wire Egg Fruit Basket Carry All, Vintage Industrial Austria

Farmhouse Chicken Wire Egg Fruit Basket Carry All, Vintage Industrial Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful chicken wire made Basket, circa 1930s. Made of wire and wooden handles. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Nice addition to any Country Kitchen. Size given in meas...

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1930s Austrian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wire

American Folk Art Large Painted Wrought Iron Sitting Cat Statue 1950s-1960s
American Folk Art Large Painted Wrought Iron Sitting Cat Statue 1950s-1960s

American Folk Art Large Painted Wrought Iron Sitting Cat Statue 1950s-1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage large American Folk Art statue features a large cat sitting with its tail raised up and slightly curled, looking straight forward with its ears perked up. The cat is sculpted...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

19Thc Stars & Stripes Inlaid Wood Box
19Thc Stars & Stripes Inlaid Wood Box

19Thc Stars & Stripes Inlaid Wood Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This most unusual 19thc hand crafted and all hand inlaid stars wood box not sure if it was for office or jewelry box.It retains a amazing patina or surface.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine

1940s Annin Flagpole on Iron Stand with Eagle Finial Nautical Yacht Flag Anchor
1940s Annin Flagpole on Iron Stand with Eagle Finial Nautical Yacht Flag Anchor

1940s Annin Flagpole on Iron Stand with Eagle Finial Nautical Yacht Flag Anchor

By Annin & Co.

Located in Red Lion, PA

1940s Annin Nautical Yacht Flag with Eagle Finial on Cast Iron Tripod Stand A remarkable example of American maritime history, this 1930-40s Annin & Co. nautical yacht flag and stan...

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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

19Thc Decorated Stoneware Crock Cowden & Wilcox Pa.
19Thc Decorated Stoneware Crock Cowden & Wilcox Pa.

19Thc Decorated Stoneware Crock Cowden & Wilcox Pa.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine decorated 19thc stone ware crock from Cowden & Wilcox in Harrisburg,Pennsylvania.This folky tulip hand painted & decorated large three gallon crock is in fine condition.It ...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Zabihi Collection Green Antique Square Oushak Rug
Zabihi Collection Green Antique Square Oushak Rug

Zabihi Collection Green Antique Square Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

A square-sized green ground Antique Oushak Carpet from the 1900's Details rug no. j3461 size 9' 9" x 11' (297 x 335 cm) rug type Oushak

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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

small Folk art chest, circa 1930
small Folk art chest, circa 1930

small Folk art chest, circa 1930

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This folk art box from the 1930s is a particularly decorative object with an authentic, hand-painted appearance. The wooden box is richly decorated with colorful floral motifs in red...

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1930s Romanian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine

Swedish Farmhouse Corner Cabinet, 1817
Swedish Farmhouse Corner Cabinet, 1817

Swedish Farmhouse Corner Cabinet, 1817

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This antique Swedish corner cabinet from 1817 is a beautiful example of the traditional Allmoge style, also known as the farmhouse style. The cabinet features authentic hand-painted ...

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1810s Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment , Late 19th Century.
Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment , Late 19th Century.

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment , Late 19th Century.

By Seref Ozen

Located in Istanbul, TR

First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. Late 19th Century. Turkey Ready to go on a wall. ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Silk

Folk Art furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mosche Bianche, Jim Rose, and Nils Olsson. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $20 and tops out at $225,000 while the average work can sell for $1,252.