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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
Massive Vintage Leather Camel
Located in Dekalb, IL
Large, leather-wrapped wooden camel. This unique decorative piece is one for the books! Using realism, the designer accurately portrays a traditional Dromedary camel, a breed known ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Leather

Massive Vintage Leather Camel
Massive Vintage Leather Camel

Massive Vintage Leather Camel

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Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Tabriz Hunting Ground Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz pictorial hunting ground room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 9' 11" x 12' 7".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Tabriz Hunting Ground Carpet
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Tabriz Hunting Ground Carpet

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Tabriz Hunting Ground Carpet

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Gerald DiGiusto Caryatids 1977 Sculpture
By Gerald DiGgiusto
Located in Hudson, NY
This sculpture grouping titled "Caryatids" was created in 1977 by listed American artist Gerald DiGiusto. The inspiration for Gerald DiGiusto to create these incredible pieces was f...
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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel, Cut Steel

Gerald DiGiusto Caryatids 1977 Sculpture
Gerald DiGiusto Caryatids 1977 Sculpture

Gerald DiGiusto Caryatids 1977 Sculpture

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C.1930 Grandmother Flower Garden Hexagon Quilt
Located in Louisville, KY
This quilt is c. 1930. Created with a wonderful color palette of what appears to be feed sack fabric, meticulously arranged with pattern orientations in mind, accented by a dusty pea...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Fabric

C.1930 Grandmother Flower Garden Hexagon Quilt
C.1930 Grandmother Flower Garden Hexagon Quilt

C.1930 Grandmother Flower Garden Hexagon Quilt

Framed Antique Kalamkari Fragment, Late 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 C. India. Ready to go on a wall. Framed...
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Framed Antique Kalamkari Fragment, Late 19th C
Framed Antique Kalamkari Fragment, Late 19th C

Framed Antique Kalamkari Fragment, Late 19th C

Antique Fox Figural Cigar Cutter, silvered Metal 1930s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1930s or older silvered Metal Cigar Cutter. Very rare large size cigar cutter in the form of a fox. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. It has its all origin...
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1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Fox Figural Cigar Cutter, silvered Metal 1930s or older
Antique Fox Figural Cigar Cutter, silvered Metal 1930s or older

Antique Fox Figural Cigar Cutter, silvered Metal 1930s or older

Original Antique Print of Monkeys, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of monkeys. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Publish...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print of Monkeys, 1847 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of Monkeys, 1847 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of Monkeys, 1847 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of a Racehorse, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a racehorse presented in an antique oak frame Lithograph after George Stubbs with original hand color. Published, 1847. Free UK shipping Shipping is $30 to USA
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Oak, Paper

Original Antique Print of a Racehorse, 1847
Original Antique Print of a Racehorse, 1847

Original Antique Print of a Racehorse, 1847

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment , 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 C. Turkey Ready to go on a wall. Frame...
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19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Silk

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

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment , 19th C.

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment , 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 C. Turkey Ready to go on a wall. Framed...
Category

19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Silk

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

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment , 19th C.

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment , 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 C. Turkey Ready to go on a wall. Fram...
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19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Silk

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

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment , 19th C.

Original Antique Framed Print of a Black Bear, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a black bear presented in an antique oak frame Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Please note the dark area to the right of the print is shadow P...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Oak, Paper

Original Antique Framed Print of a Black Bear, 1847
Original Antique Framed Print of a Black Bear, 1847

Original Antique Framed Print of a Black Bear, 1847

Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning toy castle, it is a beautiful example of early 20th century trench folk art, German handmade craft. The architectural detailing in the crenellated t...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s
Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s

Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s

German Folk art bridal cabinet, 1809
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful cabinet from the rural south of Germany dating from 1809. The cabinet was once given as a wedding gift to a lady called Anna Barbara. This cabinet is made of solid pine a...
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Early 1800s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

German Folk art bridal cabinet, 1809
German Folk art bridal cabinet, 1809

German Folk art bridal cabinet, 1809

Folk Art Dish with Red Floral Motif by Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand, Sweden 1930
By Ilse Claesson, Rörstrand
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is a large and very charming dish designed by Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand. This stunning 30 cm diameter dish, features a romantic hand-painted motif typical of the 1920s-1930s countryside, showcasing a cute red color. The centerpiece of the dish depicts a bird surrounded by flowers, all framed by an outer border with painted squares that resemble a bamboo grid. About Ilse Claesson Ilse Claesson (1907–1999) was one of Sweden's most prominent ceramic artists of the 20th century. After studying at the School of Design and Crafts in Gothenburg, she began working at the Rörstrand factory during the 1920s and 1930s. Ilse became well-known for her Art Deco-inspired designs, and her work is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design. She was also known as Ilse Roempke...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Folk Art Dish with Red Floral Motif by Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand, Sweden 1930
Folk Art Dish with Red Floral Motif by Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand, Sweden 1930

Folk Art Dish with Red Floral Motif by Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand, Sweden 1930

Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, c. 1900-1930
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted, c. 1900-1930 This charming set consists of three beautifully crafted decorative items: a large spoon, a sm...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, c. 1900-1930
Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, c. 1900-1930

Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, c. 1900-1930

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Contemporary Handmade Flayed Man Tantra Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A modern Afghan Tantra rug with a pictorial depiction of a flayed man handmade during the 21st century. Original versions were employed by Vajrayana Budd...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Handmade Flayed Man Tantra Accent Rug
Contemporary Handmade Flayed Man Tantra Accent Rug

Contemporary Handmade Flayed Man Tantra Accent Rug

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Contemporary Handmade Afghan Pictorial Accent Rug of Frankenstein
Located in New York, NY
A modern Afghan accent rug handmade during the 21st century with a pictorial depiction of the horror Classic character, Frankenstein. Measures: 6' 8" x 9' 6".
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Handmade Afghan Pictorial Accent Rug of Frankenstein
Contemporary Handmade Afghan Pictorial Accent Rug of Frankenstein

Contemporary Handmade Afghan Pictorial Accent Rug of Frankenstein

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Marble Solitaire Game 10 inch Hardwood Board 35 mixed Stone Marbles, circa 1945
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very attractive complete game of Marble Solitaire with a hardwood circular board and 35 mixed stone marbles, probably French. The circular turned board is made of polished hardwood, with a good grain figure. The board has 32 equi-spaced holes with an additional one in the centre and a gallery to the outer perimeter. Three small circular pads have been attached to the base of the board to protect the surface it sits on. It comes complete with a full set of 35 (32 Plus 3 spare) handmade playing marbles of mixed stone, clay and agate and of different colours. Some of the clay marbles...
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20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Stone

Marble Solitaire Game 10 inch Hardwood Board 35 mixed Stone Marbles, circa 1945
Marble Solitaire Game 10 inch Hardwood Board 35 mixed Stone Marbles, circa 1945

Marble Solitaire Game 10 inch Hardwood Board 35 mixed Stone Marbles, circa 1945

Late 20th Century Scale Model of the Historic Fallasburg Covered Bridge
Located in Chicago, IL
Meticulously hand-built at 1:20 scale, this late 20th century American cedar frame model captures the elegant engineering of the historic Fallasburg covered bridge in Lowell, Michiga...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Late 20th Century Scale Model of the Historic Fallasburg Covered Bridge
Late 20th Century Scale Model of the Historic Fallasburg Covered Bridge

Late 20th Century Scale Model of the Historic Fallasburg Covered Bridge

hand painted pine cabinet, circa 1850
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Cupboard from the rural south of Germany, dating from around 1850. The cupboard was probably given as a wedding gift. This cupboard is made of solid pine and is hand-painted in sligh...
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1850s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine

hand painted pine cabinet, circa 1850
hand painted pine cabinet, circa 1850

hand painted pine cabinet, circa 1850

Professionally Framed Antique Ottoman Turkish Embroidery
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 C. Ottoman Turkey Ready to go on a wall....
Category

Early 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Silk

Professionally Framed Antique Ottoman Turkish Embroidery
Professionally Framed Antique Ottoman Turkish Embroidery

Professionally Framed Antique Ottoman Turkish Embroidery

Professionally Framed Antique Ottoman Turkish Embroidery
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 C. Ottoman Turkey Ready to go on a wall....
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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Silk

Professionally Framed Antique Ottoman Turkish Embroidery
Professionally Framed Antique Ottoman Turkish Embroidery

Professionally Framed Antique Ottoman Turkish Embroidery

Rare 19th Century Swedish Dala Horse in Original Polychrome Paint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare hand-carved Dala horse in pine wood with original polychrome paint. Sweden, circa 1840. The tradition of carved wooden Dala horses dates back to the 16th century — the earliest...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century Swedish Dala Horse in Original Polychrome Paint
Rare 19th Century Swedish Dala Horse in Original Polychrome Paint

Rare 19th Century Swedish Dala Horse in Original Polychrome Paint

19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Child’s Chair, circa 1820
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and beautifully primitive Scandinavian child’s chair, hand-carved from solid wood with incredible patina and wear from centuries of use. The chair’s naive yet sculptural form ...
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1820s Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Child’s Chair, circa 1820
19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Child’s Chair, circa 1820

19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Child’s Chair, circa 1820

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment 19th Century.
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 C. Turkey Ready to go on a wall. Framed...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Silk

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

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment 19th Century.

Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse
Located in Buisson, FR
Brilliant and unique shop-sign. A painted grouse made out of sheet iron or zinc that is placed within a hand forged iron frame that is made to hang. France circa 1850-1900 Weathered...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse
Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse

Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse

Japanese Tall Ikebana Basket, Bamboo, Suruga Sensuji Style
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage bamboo Ikebana basket features tall cylindrical shape with prominent rounded handle. The basket is woven of thin round bamboo strips that are secured with light brown fiber, ...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Japanese Tall Ikebana Basket, Bamboo, Suruga Sensuji Style
Japanese Tall Ikebana Basket, Bamboo, Suruga Sensuji Style

Japanese Tall Ikebana Basket, Bamboo, Suruga Sensuji Style

Antique Yew Wood Windsor Chair. English, Early 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Superb piece of country furniture. Delightful colour Mainly yew wood. Elm seat and legs Crinoline stretcher Very honest piece. Totally original patina 2 old repairs shown in t...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Elm, Yew

Antique Yew Wood Windsor Chair. English, Early 19th Century
Antique Yew Wood Windsor Chair. English, Early 19th Century

Antique Yew Wood Windsor Chair. English, Early 19th Century

Rare Late 19th Century Oil Well Derrick Painting
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a captivating and historically significant folk art painting from the late 19th century: an oil rig scene believed to date circa 1892. This remarkable artwork, executed in oil on board, offers a rare glimpse into the early depictions of the burgeoning oil industry...
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1890s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare Late 19th Century Oil Well Derrick Painting
Rare Late 19th Century Oil Well Derrick Painting

Rare Late 19th Century Oil Well Derrick Painting

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Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A mid-20th century 'Kamasan' cotton textile painting from Bali, Indonesia. The hand-painted image has great detail and depicts Balinese Hindu mythology. Key features of this image ar...
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1950s Balinese Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Paint

Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1950
Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1950

Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1950

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Folk Art Framed Vintage Keys on PegBoard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage keys on a pegboard attached with round head fasteners. This piece was apparently gifted by parents to their child per the message on the back stat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Framed Vintage Keys on PegBoard
Folk Art Framed Vintage Keys on PegBoard

Folk Art Framed Vintage Keys on PegBoard

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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 Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Rustic Hardwood Low Side Table. English C.1800
Antique Rustic Hardwood Low Side Table. English C.1800

Antique Rustic Hardwood Low Side Table. English C.1800

Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of shells. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Publishe...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'

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 Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Folk Art Dining Trestle Table Fit for 4-6 People in Solid Pine
Antique Swedish Folk Art Dining Trestle Table Fit for 4-6 People in Solid Pine

Antique Swedish Folk Art Dining Trestle Table Fit for 4-6 People in Solid Pine

Pair of French Folk Art Chairs C1930
Located in Trensacq, FR
Fabulous pair of wooden Folk Art chairs from France C1930. Unusual pine seating with curved planks on the back and legs giving off an almost 'Art Deco' vibe. This versatile duo will...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Folk Art Chairs C1930
Pair of French Folk Art Chairs C1930

Pair of French Folk Art Chairs C1930

Antique Carved Slate Miniature Chest of Drawers. Welsh, Late 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A charming miniature chest of drawers made from carved slate With dummy drawers and Prince of Wales feathers detail. Miniature chests, bureaus and similar pieces of folk art were c...
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Late 19th Century Welsh Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Slate

Antique Carved Slate Miniature Chest of Drawers. Welsh, Late 19th Century
Antique Carved Slate Miniature Chest of Drawers. Welsh, Late 19th Century

Antique Carved Slate Miniature Chest of Drawers. Welsh, Late 19th Century

Vintage Red Deer Antler Handle Cigar Cutter Germany 1960s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage cigar cutter with handmade red deer antler handle. One of a kind item. Highly collectable piece. Manufactured by a unknown Company in Germany. Manufactured in Germany in prob...
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1960s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Red Deer Antler Handle Cigar Cutter Germany 1960s or older
Vintage Red Deer Antler Handle Cigar Cutter Germany 1960s or older

Vintage Red Deer Antler Handle Cigar Cutter Germany 1960s or older

E A Othello Signed Haiti Original Haitian Folk Art Village Scene Oil Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and complexly designed original folk art painting by Haitian artist E. A. (Angel) Othello. This work features a tranquil village scene with local people spotted througho...
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1970s Haitian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

E A Othello Signed Haiti Original Haitian Folk Art Village Scene Oil Painting
E A Othello Signed Haiti Original Haitian Folk Art Village Scene Oil Painting

E A Othello Signed Haiti Original Haitian Folk Art Village Scene Oil Painting

Professionally Framed Greek Embroidered Chemise Hem Fragment, 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 C. Greece. Ready to go on a wall. Frame...
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19th Century Greek Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Silk

Professionally Framed Greek Embroidered Chemise Hem Fragment, 19th C.
Professionally Framed Greek Embroidered Chemise Hem Fragment, 19th C.

Professionally Framed Greek Embroidered Chemise Hem Fragment, 19th C.

This pillow case made from a mid 20th C. Indian Embroidery.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert . Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean is recommended.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

This pillow case made from a mid 20th C. Indian Embroidery.
This pillow case made from a mid 20th C. Indian Embroidery.

This pillow case made from a mid 20th C. Indian Embroidery.

Antique French Tramp Art Mirror with Carved Geometric Motifs, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Tramp Art mirror dating to circa 1900, featuring a hand-carved frame with intricately notched and layered geometric motifs. The rectangular border is decorated with alternat...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique French Tramp Art Mirror with Carved Geometric Motifs, circa 1900
Antique French Tramp Art Mirror with Carved Geometric Motifs, circa 1900

Antique French Tramp Art Mirror with Carved Geometric Motifs, circa 1900

Marble Solitaire Game Hardwood Board with 34 old Glass swirl Marbles, Circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Marble Solitaire game, having a very good hardwood board and a complete set of 34 glass swirl marbles, all dating to the first half of the 20th century. The circular ...
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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Marble Solitaire Game Hardwood Board with 34 old Glass swirl Marbles, Circa 1930
Marble Solitaire Game Hardwood Board with 34 old Glass swirl Marbles, Circa 1930

Marble Solitaire Game Hardwood Board with 34 old Glass swirl Marbles, Circa 1930

Exceptional Vintage Antique Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Topper German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare large feather tree glass Christmas tree topper. It is made from mouth blown glass, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or ...
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1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Glass

Exceptional Vintage Antique Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Topper German, 1930s
Exceptional Vintage Antique Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Topper German, 1930s

Exceptional Vintage Antique Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Topper German, 1930s

Sarah Rishel Art Print Intaglio Etching "Applique Quilt", 13/200
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Limited edition print "Applique Quilt" features a section of stylized traditional Country-style quilt, framed with an abstract flower garland. The etching captures an old fashioned, ...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Sarah Rishel Art Print Intaglio Etching "Applique Quilt", 13/200
Sarah Rishel Art Print Intaglio Etching "Applique Quilt", 13/200

Sarah Rishel Art Print Intaglio Etching "Applique Quilt", 13/200

Nautical Folk Art Ship Diorama in Tramp Art Frame
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Nautical Folk Art Ship Diorama in Tramp Art Frame Antique ship diorama with full rigged square sails. A waterline model sailing in painted putty ...
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20th Century Unknown Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Nautical Folk Art Ship Diorama in Tramp Art Frame
Nautical Folk Art Ship Diorama in Tramp Art Frame

Nautical Folk Art Ship Diorama in Tramp Art Frame

Large Maxwell Mays Folk Art Oil on Canvas, Cascade Springs Colorado, 1983
By Maxwell Mays
Located in Morristown, NJ
Maxwell Mays (1918-2009) American painter and illustrator. Signed and dated 1983. This painting titled "Cascade Springs" is an intricate and lively depiction of a bustling Colorado town during its historical boom period. The painting illustrates the vibrant energy of the town with details of trains, trolleys, horse-drawn carriages, and pedestrians in a winter landscape. The scene captures the essence of Victorian and Edwardian architecture alongside the Rockies, representing a mix of rural charm and the burgeoning industrial presence with trains labeled "Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe" and freight cars marked "Rock Island" and "DRG." The composition is filled with movement: people strolling on the sidewalks, horses pulling carts loaded with goods, and trains arriving and departing, indicating a hub of economic and social activity. The detailed rendering of buildings, including "William M. Baxter Hay & Grain" and market scenes, emphasizes the town's industry and commerce. The snowy mountains and rooftops in the background further ground the painting in the Colorado Springs region, showcasing the rugged, wintry landscape that frames the town. The palette of subdued winter tones, combined with bright pops of color in the trains and clothing of the figures, enhances the painting’s nostalgic and whimsical quality typical of Mays' work. The title plaque on the back provides historical context, describing how people came to Colorado Springs for both riches and health, symbolizing a new society born from the merging of the West with industrial advancement. This picturesque narrative combined with Mays’ folk art style makes it a remarkable piece evoking both history and community. Overall, "Cascade Springs" is a celebration of early American life in a rapidly modernizing town, capturing both its charm and progressiveness through Mays' detailed and stylized artistic lens. Dimensions: 45.5"w x 35"h x 1.5"d (sight) Condition: Good. No issues observed. Ready to hang. About the Artist" Maxwell Mays was born in Rhode Island in 1918, and focused his art on celebrating the landscapes of his home state. Known for their birds-eye perspectives and nostalgic style, Mays' prints have appeared multiple times on the cover of Yankee Magazine. His paintings hang in many establishments, including the University of Rhode Island, and are particular favorites of Rhode Island residents. Mays' artwork often depicts scenes from throughout Rhode Island and the surrounding areas of New England but he did produce works depicting communities from across America . Featuring town squares, farm lands, and harbors, Maxwell Mays' prints celebrate the Americana found in small towns. A graduate of RISD, he began painting seriously while serving in the US Air Force in Brazil during WWII. His first one-man commercial show was at the Ferargil Gallery in New York in 1948. In the ensuing years he became notable for a number of highly successful art shows and magazine covers, and was a highly sought-after speaker and storyteller. As a successful businessman, he was Treasurer of Mays Manufacturing Company, a family business until its sale in the mid-1980s. He was Past President and Director Emeritus of the Providence Art...
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1980s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Large Maxwell Mays Folk Art Oil on Canvas, Cascade Springs Colorado, 1983
Large Maxwell Mays Folk Art Oil on Canvas, Cascade Springs Colorado, 1983

Large Maxwell Mays Folk Art Oil on Canvas, Cascade Springs Colorado, 1983

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Rare Large Mochaware Bowl with Cable Decoration England Circa 1830
Located in Katonah, NY
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1830s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Creamware

Rare Large Mochaware Bowl with Cable Decoration England Circa 1830
Rare Large Mochaware Bowl with Cable Decoration England Circa 1830

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Large Vintage Framed Pichhavai Painting of Krishna Playing His Flute
Located in Morristown, NJ
Vintage Pichhavai painting on fabric of Krishna playing is flute with Radha and female Gopis gathered by his side. The colors, details and facial ex...
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1970s Indian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

Large Vintage Framed Pichhavai Painting of Krishna Playing His Flute
Large Vintage Framed Pichhavai Painting of Krishna Playing His Flute

Large Vintage Framed Pichhavai Painting of Krishna Playing His Flute

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19th Century Swedish antique genuine rustic Bent wood box with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentwood Box from Hälsingland, Northern Sweden. Oval box with lid. Originalpainted with nice patina after several hundred years of use. Beautifully pain...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Swedish antique genuine rustic Bent wood box with original paint
19th Century Swedish antique genuine rustic Bent wood box with original paint

19th Century Swedish antique genuine rustic Bent wood box with original paint

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment , 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 C. Turkey Ready to go on a wall. Framed...
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19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Silk

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

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment , 19th C.

Original Antique Print of An English Sporting Dog, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a sporting dog, a bloodhound. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

Original Antique Print of An English Sporting Dog, 1847 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of An English Sporting Dog, 1847 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of An English Sporting Dog, 1847 'Unframed'

Lot of 34 Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments, Vintage German, 1910s - 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage and antique ornament collection. The size given in the dimensions section refers to the larger Santa Claus in red Coat seen in the first pic...
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1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Mercury Glass

Lot of 34 Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments, Vintage German, 1910s - 1930s
Lot of 34 Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments, Vintage German, 1910s - 1930s

Lot of 34 Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments, Vintage German, 1910s - 1930s

Professionally Framed Ottoman Embroidery Fragment, Turkey, E 20th Century.
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. E 20th C. Ottoman Turkey Ready to go on a wall. F...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture

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Professionally Framed Ottoman Embroidery Fragment, Turkey, E 20th Century.
Professionally Framed Ottoman Embroidery Fragment, Turkey, E 20th Century.

Professionally Framed Ottoman Embroidery Fragment, Turkey, E 20th Century.

Antique European Carved Gilt And Polychrome Coat Of Arms Wall Plaque
Located in Nuernberg, DE
We are delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable hand carved coat of arms featuring a knightly crest. This is an exceptionally well made and decorative piece. It is a very...
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Antique European Carved Gilt And Polychrome Coat Of Arms Wall Plaque
Antique European Carved Gilt And Polychrome Coat Of Arms Wall Plaque

Antique European Carved Gilt And Polychrome Coat Of Arms Wall Plaque

Antique Unusual Swedish Folk Art Chair with Antique Hand Carved Graffiti
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusual Swedish folk art chair. Rustic and made by hand in solid pine, around the mid 1800s in northern Sweden. The chair has never been painted but is covered in 19th century grafit...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Antique Unusual Swedish Folk Art Chair with Antique Hand Carved Graffiti
Antique Unusual Swedish Folk Art Chair with Antique Hand Carved Graffiti

Antique Unusual Swedish Folk Art Chair with Antique Hand Carved Graffiti

Soldier on Horse Pull Toy Vintage Folk Art Ore Mountains, German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This old hand carved wooden Soldier and horse on wooden wheels Toy, was made in the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) in Germany. It remains fully functional. Crafted in Germany during the ...
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1950s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Soldier on Horse Pull Toy Vintage Folk Art Ore Mountains, German, 1950s
Soldier on Horse Pull Toy Vintage Folk Art Ore Mountains, German, 1950s

Soldier on Horse Pull Toy Vintage Folk Art Ore Mountains, German, 1950s

Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found on a recent buying trip to Sweden this incredible Early 20th Century Painted Wooden Step Stool with amazing patina. Fantastic and functional piece in a kitchen or bathroom/p...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs
Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs

Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs

Stoneware Lamp made from 3 Gallon Jar Stamped A.K. Ballard Burlington VT
Located in Savannah, GA
Stamped A.K. Ballard Burlington Vermont, this decorated stoneware jar is salt-glazed and features a 3 gallon capacity mark, a cylindrical form with slight shoulder, flat-top rounded ...
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1860s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Metal

Stoneware Lamp made from 3 Gallon Jar Stamped A.K. Ballard Burlington VT
Stoneware Lamp made from 3 Gallon Jar Stamped A.K. Ballard Burlington VT

Stoneware Lamp made from 3 Gallon Jar Stamped A.K. Ballard Burlington VT

Göran Malmvall Classic Swedish pine chairs set of 7
By Goran Malmvall, Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Carl Malmsten
Located in Forest, BE
Set of 7 (price for each) classic, minimal and elegant lightweight comfortable pinewood chairs from Sweden around 1950. These are massive pine that shows a nice warm colour. They wer...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Hardwood, Pine

Göran Malmvall Classic Swedish pine chairs set of 7
Göran Malmvall Classic Swedish pine chairs set of 7

Göran Malmvall Classic Swedish pine chairs set of 7

Original Antique Print of Butterflies, C.1850, Unframed
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of butterflies. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original color. Publishe...
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1850s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Butterflies, C.1850, Unframed
Original Antique Print of Butterflies, C.1850, Unframed

Original Antique Print of Butterflies, C.1850, Unframed

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 Furniture

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Shell, Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Shellwork Table
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Shellwork Table

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Shellwork Table

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Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Poplar, Paint, Nutwood

Grain Painted Blanket Chest Pennsylvania Circa 1830
Grain Painted Blanket Chest Pennsylvania Circa 1830

Grain Painted Blanket Chest Pennsylvania Circa 1830

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French Tramp Art Mirror with Deeply Carved Geometric Frame, Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

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French Tramp Art Mirror with Deeply Carved Geometric Frame, Circa 1900
French Tramp Art Mirror with Deeply Carved Geometric Frame, Circa 1900

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Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'

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Petite French Tramp Art Mirror with Carved Geometric Frame, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite in scale but bold in personality, this early 20th-century French Tramp Art mirror delivers hand-carved intricacy in a size that’s easy to place. Crafted circa 1900, the geometric frame is built up from layers of chip-carved wood with stepped corners and recessed central panels that create dimension from every angle. Brass tacks punctuate the four corners, center, and midpoints of the vertical sides—adding rhythm to the pattern and depth to the surface. Measuring just under 15 inches tall, this is one of the smallest antique Tramp Art mirrors...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

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Petite French Tramp Art Mirror with Carved Geometric Frame, circa 1900
Petite French Tramp Art Mirror with Carved Geometric Frame, circa 1900

Petite French Tramp Art Mirror with Carved Geometric Frame, circa 1900

Mid Century Aztec Calendar Large Circular Inlaid Wood
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Mid Century Aztec Calendar Large Circular Inlaid Wood Rare 72 Inch, Hand-Carved, Aztec Circular Wooden Calendar from Mexico. The calendar, or "Sun Ston...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Mid Century Aztec Calendar Large Circular Inlaid Wood
Mid Century Aztec Calendar Large Circular Inlaid Wood

Mid Century Aztec Calendar Large Circular Inlaid Wood

Rustic Antique Swedish Folk Art Pine Bench or Sofa with Birch Faux Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rustic antique Swedish bench in folk art from northern Sweden. The bench is made around 1820 by hand with a frame in solid pine. Original seat ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Rustic Antique Swedish Folk Art Pine Bench or Sofa with Birch Faux Paint
Rustic Antique Swedish Folk Art Pine Bench or Sofa with Birch Faux Paint

Rustic Antique Swedish Folk Art Pine Bench or Sofa with Birch Faux Paint

Pair of Large Original Antique Natural History Prints, Shells, circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of shells Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown, Gilpin and Edwards with original h...
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1830s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

Pair of Large Original Antique Natural History Prints, Shells, circa 1835
Pair of Large Original Antique Natural History Prints, Shells, circa 1835

Pair of Large Original Antique Natural History Prints, Shells, circa 1835

Stunning Christmas Vintage St. Nikolaus Santa Claus Belsnickel Candy Container
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage St.Nicholas, Santa Claus candy container made of composition, cardboard, felting and Papermache was made in the 20th century and is a charming addition to any Christmas ...
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20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

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Composition

Stunning Christmas Vintage St. Nikolaus Santa Claus Belsnickel Candy Container
Stunning Christmas Vintage St. Nikolaus Santa Claus Belsnickel Candy Container

Stunning Christmas Vintage St. Nikolaus Santa Claus Belsnickel Candy Container

Vintage Copper Horse Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculptural piece is a vintage copper horse weather vane, artfully displayed on a modern black metal stand. The figure captures a horse in mid-gallop, with fluid lines that conve...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Copper, Steel

Vintage Copper Horse Weathervane
Vintage Copper Horse Weathervane

Vintage Copper Horse Weathervane

Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful grocery shop room box, painted and stained wood with lithographed wall and floor papers, side stair case and upper gallery, some drawers on rear w...
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Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s
Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s

Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s

Wooly Sheep Pull Putz Toy Antique German Christmas 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German Putz stick-legged sheep on a wooden platform with metal wheels. It is a genuine antique German Christmas toy. As it is old, it show the e...
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Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Composition

Wooly Sheep Pull Putz Toy Antique German Christmas 1900s
Wooly Sheep Pull Putz Toy Antique German Christmas 1900s

Wooly Sheep Pull Putz Toy Antique German Christmas 1900s

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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.

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