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
Old "German Christmas Market Stall" Christmas Toy Shop Dollhouse Decoration
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German Christmas Market Display Box with Music Box, circa 1910–1920
This exceptional and beautifully preserved German market display box dates from around 1910–1920. Crafted...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Paper
Original Antique Print of a Hummingbird, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a hummingbird in a slightly distressed antique gilt frame.
Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color.
Published, 1847.
Free Uk shipping
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper, Giltwood
Stunning Santa Claus Belsnickel Doll Antique German Christmas Decoration 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique Santa Claus Christmas Decoration Figure Doll is made of Composition, Paper mache, felting, a tree and some other material, it was made...
Category
1920s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Composition
$532 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
$4,201 Sale Price
28% Off
Antique 1910s German Santa Claus Belsnickle Figure on Sleigh pulled by Pink Pig
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German Santa Claus Belsnickle Sleigh with Pig and Toys, circa 1900
A rare and charming example of early German Christmas craftsmanship, this Antique Santa Claus Belsnickle f...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Composition
Original Antique Print of Cats, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of cats.
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.
Published,...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome under Mushroom Statue, by Heissner Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue. This character statue has been made by the famous Heissner Company in Germany, in the 1950s. This Company is well known for all the...
Category
1950s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paper
Very large traditional Scandinavian wall decoration, known as a Rana
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Exceptional Large Vintage Swedish “Rana” Wool Wall Hanging — Handwoven Folk Art, Early-20th Century
An extraordinary and rare vintage Rana wall hanging, handcrafted from fine wool i...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
$929 Sale Price
64% Off
19Thc Child's Walnut Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Walnut child's rocking chair upholstered in a suede leather.The condition is very good and sturdy.
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hand Painted Sicilian Folk Art Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A hand painted Sicilian folk art cabinet.
Produced around the late 19th century / early 20th century.
Featuring the vibrant folkloric motifs of traditional Sicilian artisans. Thi...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Petite Antique Nuremberg Gold Foil Golden Angel Christmas Tree Topper 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare Antique Nuremberg Angel Tree Topper / Ornament – Christkindlesmarkt, Germany 1900s or older
A rare and charming handmade Christmas tree topper ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper, Porcelain
$196 Sale Price
30% Off
French Folk Art Sculpture of a Horse in Leather
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A hand-made folk art sculpture of a horse from the End of 19th Century/ Early 20th Century. This French made papier mâché horse is wrapped in leather, presented in its authentic old ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Leather, Paper
Zabihi Collection Antique Oushak Late 19th Century Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th-century square Turkish Oushak Rug
Details
rug no. 10832
size 9' x 10' 3" (274 x 312 cm)
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool, Angora
French 19th Century Folk Art Metal Rooster or Cockerel Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful metal weathervane representing a rooster or cockerel,
France, 1850-1900.
Weathered and small losses. Measurement here below is inclusive the wooden base.
Category
19th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Copper, Iron
$1,153 Sale Price
57% Off
19Thc Original Painted Sailor Iron Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original painted sailor coin bank.The condition is very good.
Category
1890s American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
$612 Sale Price
20% Off
Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rustic Wabi Sabi cabinet made of solid beech in Italy, circa 1800. This cabinet offers ample storage space for various items. Two shelves at the front and storage space behind the tw...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Beech
Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment , Late 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 Century. Turkey
Ready to go on a wall.
...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Silk
American Folk Art Painted Toleware Tin Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
Charming American Toleware Tin Box. Box is hand-painted in vivid folk art floral motifs of red, gold, and green against a deep black background. The domed lid features an oval black ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Tin
20th Century Terracotta Diana Goddess of the Hunt Bust France 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is an impressive bust formed with terracotta of Diana Goddess of the Hunt. This beautiful sculpture is hand formed, 20th century. Signed by Artist but can not identify the maker...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Terracotta, Ceramic
Antique Primitive Northern Swedish Rustic Folk Art Bench or Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Primitive antique rustic bench in folk art from northern Sweden. Made by hand with a frame in solid pine around 1820 to 1840. The bench has a rustic surface which tells the age and h...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Framed Antique Ottoman Emboidery, L 19th C. Turkey
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
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Silk
Swedish Blanket Chest Early 19th C. (1820)
Located in Round Top, TX
Grand-scaled Early 19th C. Swedish marriage chest with hand painted decoration, hardware and hinged candle box. Deep green field with undertones of darkest teal, with traditional han...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Genuine Swedish Rag Rug Folk Art Hand Woven
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastically Swedish Rag Rug in beautiful color & pattern.
Handwoven in Boden Northern Sweden .
The rug is freshly washed.
Vintage & antique Swedish Rag Rugs from Sweden comes in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
1930's Needlepoint Silkwork Large Picture of Central Park
Located in Downingtown, PA
Needlepoint Silkwork Large Picture of Central Park,
1930s
This exceptional piece of Folk Art silkwork beautifully captures a vibrant slice of life in New York's Central Park during ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Silk
Folk Art Wedding Chest, dated 1718
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A large pine wedding chest from 1718. The illustrations are traditional, featuring flowers and tulips and a village scene on the sides. The chest was part of a dowry package and woul...
Category
1710s German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
German bridal cabinet, dated 1852
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful cabinet from rural southern Germany, dating from 1852. It was originally given as a wedding gift. Crafted from solid pine, it is hand-painted in vibrant colors. It has it...
Category
1850s German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive Danish carved and painted tape loom, Denmark. Tape looms were historically used to weave narrow bands of fabric, such as belts, ribbons, and strap...
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Original Antique Print of a Bat, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a bat.
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.
Published...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
19thc Early Original Red Painted Settee / Day Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19Thc Original red painted day bed or settee in fine as found condition.This settee comes with four custom made 19thc coverlet pillows & the same settee decking is covered in t...
Category
19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool, Wood
$3,020 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wire
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Fox and Goose Cut Out on Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century American Folk Art tin cutout captures a moment of exhilarating pursuit: a sleek fox in hot pursuit of a large white goose, its wings flailing in startled flig...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Tin
Antique American Wood Spool Table, Circa 1900
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American wood spool table in the most beautifully aged original worn dry white painted surface ( see close up img. 6 ) Measures 24" h x 24" w x 16" d and 15" h x 16" w x 12" ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Folk Art Jewelry Box - Sewing Box, Wooden House Model, Mid-Century France 1950s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Folk Art Jewelry Box or Sewing Box, Wooden House Model, France 1950s
Charming mid-century French wooden box in the shape of a small house, handcrafted in the 1950s. A unique piece o...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birch, Plywood
19th Century Swedish Painted White Mora Clock
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th Century painted long case clock or Grandfather clock. This Scandinavian folk art clock is from the region of Småland, where the village of Lönshult is (see the name of t...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
$1,590 / item
Vintage Majolica Jose Alvaro Lobster Plate, Caldas Da Rainha Portugal C 1930
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Portuguese Palissy Ware Majolica Lobster and Shellfish Charger by José Alvaro, Caldas da Rainha, circa 1930
A striking hand-modeled and vividly glazed Palissy-style majolica charger ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Majolica
Small Charming Antique Swedish Primitive Folk Art Bench with Natural Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Small charming primitive folk art bench from northern Sweden made by hand around 1840. The bench is made in solid pine which has never been painted so the wood has lightened to a nat...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Framed Antique Moroccan Embroidery Fragment , Late 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 Century. Morocco
Ready to go on a wall....
Category
Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Silk
Petite Antique Nuremberg Gold Foil Golden Angel Christmas Tree Topper 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare Vintage Nuremberg Angel Tree Topper / Ornament – Christkindlesmarkt, Germany 1930s
A rare and charming handmade Christmas tree topper or orname...
Category
1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Composition
$154 Sale Price
30% Off
Early 20th century papier Mache carnival mask of a German soldier
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century papier Mache carnival mask of a German soldier
An early example of a French carnival mask in the form of a German soldier. With hand crafted detail included pain...
Category
1930s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
Deer Antler Mount Trophy on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque Austrian Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique Austrian deer antler trophy on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaque. We believe its from 1910s or older. A nice addition to your hunters lo...
Category
1910s Austrian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
1950s Lacquered Wood Italian Articulated Mannequin
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A charming vintage mannequin from the 1950s, beautifully crafted figure is a perfect blend of functionality and folk art, making it a unique and striking decorative piece. The manneq...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Swedish Farmhouse Cabinet, dated 1803
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Swedish cabinet from 1803 in the Allmoge (farmhouse) style with authentic hand-painted panels and rich wood patina. This unique cabinet exudes character and craftsmanship, wi...
Category
Early 1800s Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Matyo Pillowcase, early 20th Century. Hungary
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert.
-Hemp in the back.
-Zipper closure.
-Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Silk
Stunning German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, Antique Germany 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue. This character statue has been made by a unknown Company in Germany, in the 1910s or older. Absolutely gorgeous item with lots of c...
Category
1910s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Mezcal Demijohn From Southern Oaxaca, Circa 1930´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Orange-tinted mezcal demijohn from southern Oaxaca, Circa 1930´s.
Category
1930s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique Black Glass Cabinet from France 19th
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique French glass cabinet.
The top door is made of ripple glass, and its unique, slightly wavy distortion conveys the craftsmanship and elegance of the time. This "wav...
Category
19th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Glass
Antique Nuremberg Brewery Lidded Stoneware Beer Stein, 1891 dated
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful beer stein made in the city of Nuremberg in Germany. This beer stein was made in Germany, its dated 1891 so production was earlier. Absolutely beautiful piece, still in g...
Category
1890s German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pewter
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table.
A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Category
2010s English Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$2,495 / item
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 ...
Category
1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Glass
$217 Sale Price
30% Off
Original Antique Print of an Owl, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of an owl.
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...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
19thc Sponge Ware Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Sponge ware pottery pitcher in fine condition.Great blue color and condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pottery
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...
Category
1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Mercury Glass
$476 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Mercury Glass Three Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. The size given in the dimensions section refers to the largest item seen in the first picture. These ornaments, were made from ultra-...
Category
1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Mercury Glass
$126 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Silk
Early 20th Century, Scandinavian Folk Art Three-Legged Chair in Pine, Wabi Sabi
Located in Odense, DK
A Scandinavian folk art three-legged chair, carved in solid pine and finished with a warm lacquer, early 20th century. The sculptural seat, turned legs, and low curved backrest displ...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Professionally Framed Ottoman Embroidery Fragment, Turkey, Late 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. Ottoman Turkey
Ready to go on a wall....
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Silk
Japanese Vintage small white paper tiger Hariko papier-mache wabi sabi mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese Vintage papier-mache / paper doll of White tiger, "Hariko no Tora" in Japanese - one of the notable Japanese traditional craft from Miharu district in Fukushima pref., Tohok...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Late 20th Century American Copper Pig Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-to-late 20th-century American copper pig weathervane is full of charm and character, with a strong, graphic silhouette that captures the essence of...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Copper
Antique 18th Century Late Ayutthaya Period Siamese Buddha
Located in Peabody, MA
A fine 18th century, late Ayutthaya period Siamese (Thailand) life size standing Buddha temple figure in carved and gilded teak. The base of the figure is a tapered plug fashioned to...
Category
18th Century Thai Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Teak, Paint
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.
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