Folk Art Furniture

A demilune William and Mary style side table with a folk art top. Hand painted in the New England Rufus Porter style, the scene depicts an estuary with several buildings and a light ...

Charming vintage set of six hand-embroidered cotton kitchen towels, dated 1940–1950. Each towel is decorated with colorful embroidered chickens and roosters, presented in cheerful and expressive scenes described as having a distinctive “vacation essence.” The embroidery is carefully executed, with lively details and a playful folk-art character that gives each piece its own personality. These towels reflect the mid-century tradition of transforming practical household textiles into decorative objects. During this period, kitchen linens were often embellished with hand embroidery, bright colors, and familiar domestic motifs. Chickens and roosters were especially appealing subjects because they evoked the rural landscape, the household garden, the farmyard, and the warmth of everyday country life. Each towel is further personalized with a short embroidered word—“GRIP,” “PIP,” “FLIP,” “CLAP,” “TRIP,” or “CHIP”—adding a playful graphic element to the set. Rather than being anonymous utility pieces, these towels were created to bring beauty, color, and personality into the kitchen. They represent the idea that even ordinary domestic tasks could be surrounded by creativity and charm. The hand embroidery and animal imagery place this group within the tradition of folk art and handmade domestic textiles. Their decorative quality makes them particularly suitable for display: they can be layered over one another, hung individually, arranged on an open shelf, or incorporated into a curated kitchen textile grouping. They would also make a wonderful addition to a collection of vintage embroidered linens...

20Thc Navajo Yei Indian weaving in colorful pictorial.The condition is very good.

Lindstroms Steeple Chase Game Board Race Horse game Where you shoot the ball from the dedicated spring shot area on the right and land within the zones to get points. Instructions a...

A fascinating antique German Hausaltar (house altar) ensemble with an extensive collection of ecclesiastical accessories, offering a remarkable glimpse into historic private religiou...

Linstroms Poker Pin Ball Game The marbles are shot up into the board and where the balls land is how you get your poker hand. Each player gets 5 shots. Instructions are on back of b...

Wooden 19thc Folky Covered Wagon with four wooden horses all pulling a wagon and rider. The horse have cloth and leather straps. Great attention to detai...

Brutalist Swedish Folk Art Table 1800s Beautiful tabletop with patina, many marks, and signs of consistent use and wear. The post legs are naturally weathered with old red paint. No...

A striking set of two vintage deer antler trophies mounted on beautifully hand-carved wooden plaques, showcasing traditional Alpine craftsmanship. One plaque bears a visible date of ...

This Romanian folk art cabinet from the 1950s is a remarkable example of traditional Eastern European craftsmanship. Crafted from solid wood and featuring characteristic geometric de...

This characterful pine cabinet from the rural south of Germany, dated 1815, is a special piece with a romantic history: it was once given as a wedding gift. The cabinet is hand-paint...

Early 20th Century American Tramp Art Cabinet With its original glass, lock and key still intact, this wonderful example of an early 20th-century American tramp art cabinet remains b...

A mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian Rug with a caravan pictorial design Details rug no. r5749 size 2' 4" x 3' 11" (71 x 119 cm)

Tyrolean-Style Painted Cabinet, dated 1801 Antique painted Tyrolean cabinet, dated 1801. Made of fir wood, this antique piece of furniture features the typical light blue lacquer fin...

A group of 5 Greenlandic Tupilaq 's - mythological shaman figurines hand-carved in Reindeer stag and bone. A tupilak is a traditional avenging monster and carved figure from Greenlan...

Very nice example of a tramp art frame, mirror, made in the 1880s in Germany. A very rare one with velvet, in this case in green color. This frame is fully hand-carved, out of bassw...

Metal Marble game Bioard. Lindstroms Gold Star game. Shoot marble and land in specific locations for points to win. Lindstroms Toy and Tools Company

A great handmade table featuring a marquetry top of stars in a striped pattern. Incredible contrast and skilled execution showing excellent age and overall patina. A mix of woods inc...

Authentic traditional Parachico mask from Chiapas México, hand-carved in wood and hand-painted, associated with one of the most iconic festive traditions of southern Mexico. The piec...

L.E. MORRISON 19th century storage flat top trunk. leather and metal with iron locks and original hardware and original leather handles. all in good shape. The trunk is in mint cond...

Exceptional antique painted bridal wardrobe from southern Germany, dated 1842. A special piece due to the many painted flower panels and the beautiful, time-worn paint. The warm colo...

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...

a md 20th Century Turkish Anatolian rug with a pictorial animal floral design on a striated red field Details rug no. j5126 size 4' 11" x 8' (150 x 244 cm)

A Swedish original painted blue pine wood box from the countryside of Sweden. Based on the flower decoration style, probably from Centre-North Sweden. The Rococo-period in the Folk A...

A wonderful rare set of antique clock hands that have been mounted on custom stands to make a fascinating collection of 3 original found objects sc...

This exceptional 1930s traditional Sicilian Teste di Moro vase is a remarkable testament to rustic sicilian folk art, completely hand-crafted from raw, ungla...

This early bronze hand crafted magnifying glass in fine as found condition.Works great !

The oil painting depicting a donkey with serape and saddle in a Pueblo back round setting.The antique frame is in fine condition.The oil painting unsigned.

This antique pine chest from the mid-20th century is a real eye-catcher. The piece is richly adorned with hand-painted folkloric decorations, executed in a traditional color scheme f...

This vintage pine chest with a drawer from the mid-20th century is a real eye-catcher. It is richly decorated with hand-painted folkloric decorations, executed in a traditional color...

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...

Early 20Thc Original blue painted planting bucket or container bucket.Found in New England.The condition is good with age spotting and wear consistent with age and use.

A fantastically Swedish Rag Rug in beautiful color & pattern. Handwoven in Boden Northern Sweden . Vintage & antique Swedish Rag Rugs from Sweden comes in a variety of color ...

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...

Exceptional antique painted bridal wardrobe from southern Germany, dated 1822. A special piece thanks to the beautiful folk art painting with colourful floral panels and richly execu...

A fantastically Swedish Rag Rug in beautiful color & pattern. Hand woven in Boden Northern Sweden . Vintage & antique Swedish Rag Rugs from Sweden comes in a variety of color...

Whimsical and full of character, this charming vintage folk art kinetic sculpture depicts a baseball player balancing atop a bat. Expertly crafted and hand-painted, the figure featur...

Rare and very beautiful Swedish travel box with stunning patina and hand forged iron details. Working lock and key ( bronze key from the 19th century). Sweden, circa 1750-1800. Weath...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Large natural wooden laundry basket. This basket is made from bent wood and is a strong ans sturdy piece.

The horseshoe has always promised good luck. This one promises better stories. This vintage American gray painted horseshoe sign once announced itself with the confidence of a roads...

A charming vintage folk art kinetic sculpture depicting Santa Claus riding a leaping reindeer, captured in a dynamic and whimsical balancing composition. Handcrafted in painted metal...

A fantastically Swedish Rag Rug in beautiful color & pattern. Hand woven in Boden Northern Sweden . The rug is freshly washed. Vintage & antique Swedish Rag Rugs from Sweden ...

Exceptional antique painted bridal wardrobe from Austria, dated 1784. A special piece because of its rich folk art decoration and striking use of colour. The painted panels feature c...

A charming mid-century Swedish tin bank issued by Postverket (the Swedish Postal Service), known as the "Sparlåda" (Savings Box). Designed to encourage regular saving, these colorful...

Rare Swedish travel box with stunning patina and hand forged iron details. Sweden, circa 1800-1850. Weathered H:21cm W:37cm D:29cm

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...

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...

Carved walking stick by Willis Hakim Jones, one of the Savannah “Stick Men,” with a carved and painted surface featuring faceted geometric patterning, spiral carving, and black accen...

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.

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. ...

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. ...

Very charming vintage wooden hand-carved swan sculpture with a detailed bill and raised wings. This European folk art swan features an aged white ...

Folk Art watermelon painting by Lester Gaba, American, circa 1960.

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 ...

A whimsical pair of one of a kind Turkish rugs depicting 2 lions on a rust field Measuring 25" x 38" & 23'' x 37'' respectively.