Native American broadly describes any Indigenous people in North America and encompasses hundreds of tribes and groups, all with distinct cultures. Native American–style furniture and decor likewise varies widely, from pieces created by Indigenous people to those appropriated by non-native designers.
Indigenous furniture’s rich heritage includes the bentwood boxes of the Northwest Coast carved from cedar for storing household or ceremonial objects. Generations of Native American people have made baskets for holding household items, with those in the Northeast using sweetgrass and those in the Southeast using pine needles and wicker. Artisans in the Plateau region wove watertight pieces like cradles from plant materials. Although these objects were intricately made, they were usually utilitarian rather than decorative.
The colonization of North America and the removal of Indigenous people from their lands led to the suppression of these practices. Many styles that used Native American motifs — such as Southwestern style, which was heavily influenced by the geometric patterns of Navajo textiles — have historically not involved Indigenous creators and, instead, have taken their traditions without their tribal context.
When decorating a home with Native American–style furniture, it is important to do so respectfully, by understanding the origins of motifs and objects and examining who profits from their sale. There are now Indigenous-led companies, such as Cherokee designer Cray Bauxmont-Flynn’s Amatoya and Totem House Design, promoting Indigenous work in furniture and home decor. Supporting Indigenous artists and artisans is essential to confronting the still pervasive issue of cultural appropriation in design.
Find a collection of Native American living room furniture, folk art, rugs and carpets, decorative objects and other items on 1stDibs.
Edward S. Curtis Original Photogravure Mosa Mohave The North American Indian
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and very coveted original large-format photogravure by iconic American photographer Edward Curtis (1868-1952) titled "Mosa Mohave" Of this image Curtis noted “It would b...
Wood, Paper
Edward S. Curtis Original Signed Stamped Platinum Photograph Hopi Weaver, 1899
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Studio City, CA
An original platinum print on textured paper by iconic American photographer Edward Curtis titled "Hopi Weaver"(sometimes known as "The Weaver"). Curtis was famed for his work with the Native American peoples of the American West at the turn of the century. This image features a male Hopi elder weaving a blanket - an exclusively masculine occupation at the time. This platinum print is hand-signed in ink, blind-stamped with Curtis' embossed studio copyright stamp, and dated 1899. The negative number ("X 743") can possibly also be imperceptibly/faintly seen written by Curtis on the lower-left edge. The photo is mounted on a single, handmade lightweight paper typical of other mounted Curtis photos...
Wood, Paper
Edward S. Curtis Original Signed and Stamped Silver Toned Platinum Photograph
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Studio City, CA
An original platinum photograph on textured paper by iconic American photographer Edward Curtis titled "The Piki Maker" The photograph is hand-signed in ink, blind-stamped with Cur...
Paper
$14,950Sale Price|64% Off
Carl (Karl) Everton Moon (American, 1878-1948) Portrait of Hostin Nez. (Navajo)
By Carl Moon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl (Karl) Everton Moon (American, 1878 - 1948) A Portrait Photograph of 'Hostin Nez." or 'Hostin Nnāez or Nez - Diné' (Najavo), depicting the head and shoulders portrait of a young man in corduroy shirt, bead necklace, hoop earrings and headband, within its original walnut frame, behind glass. Circa: Pasadena, California 1914. Stamped: 1914 Karl Moon...
Linen, Glass, Walnut, Paper
$240Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Jailroom Photograph circa late 1950s (silver gelatin print)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage original silver gelatin photograph measuring 16x20 inches featuring a poignant look at a prisoner inside his cell. Circa late 1950's Silver gelatin print. 16 x 20 inches. ...
Paper
Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) Scarce Sepia Photogravure Titled "Zuni Pottery"
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sepia photogravure titled "Zuni Pottery" depicting a collection of Zuni pottery on the ground set against a stone wall. The photogravure is titled lower l...
Acrylic, Wood, Paper
Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) Scarce Sepia Photogravure Titled Tsipiai - Sia
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sepia photogravure titled "Tsipiai - Sia" depicting native women engaged in pottery making. The photogravure is titled lower left "Tsipiai - Sia". Printed under the photogravure "Fro...
Acrylic, Wood, Paper
"Juan Concho" Gold Tone by Carl Moon
By Carl Moon
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
"Juan Concho" gold tone photograph signed by Carl Moon; 8" x 10". Published "In Search of the Wild Indian" by Tom Driebe on page 144. This piece is in the original frame; was displayed in Carl Moon's studio and passed to his son and daughter where purchased. A copy of the book "In Search of the Wild Indian" comes with; rare and exceptional. S OF CARL MOON 1903 to 1914 MS 285 Collection Guide Born in Wilmington, Ohio, Carl E. Moon learned his craft as an apprentice to a photography studio. He moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, opened his own studio, and made pictorial studies of Indians in the region. Between 1907 to 1914, he worked for Fred Harvey...
Other
$175Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Native American Photograph
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Native American photograph, circa 1960 Silver Gelatin Print 16 x 20 inches. Unsigned from unknown photographer Very good cond...
Paper
$4,950
H 12.88 in W 15 in D 0.88 in
1922 Signed Photograph by Odile Bouligny, Indigenous Women Pottery Makers
Located in Miami, FL
A rare and evocative 1922 photograph by French photographer Odile Bouligny, captured in Laguna, New Mexico, depicting two Indigenous women seated together with an array of pottery ve...
Paper
$3,548
H 14.57 in W 13 in D 0.04 in
Jan Saudek, Czech Photographer, Original Gelatin Print, Photograph
By Jan Saudek
Located in Delft, NL
Jan Saudek, Czech photographer, born 1935 Original silver Gelatin print, photograph Title: "My favourite portrait of mother & daughter" # 876 2nd print of negative Model vintage pr...
Paper
$4,560Sale Price|22% Off
H 7.09 in W 0.4 in D 9.06 in
Eugène Atget Verrieres, Vieux Logis Photograph, France, Signed, Stamped, 1922
By Eugène Atget
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eugene Atget (French, 1857-1927) Verrieres, vieux logis, 1922. Albumen silver print. printing out paper print from glass negative. verso right side sta...
Paper
$4,250
H 10 in W 8 in D 0.2 in
Bruce Weber Original Signed Photographs of Michael Stipe Los Angeles, 1987 Rare
By Bruce Weber
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare set of original Bruce Weber photographs - not prints. These have provenance on back as detailed in photo suite below. The photos were taken by Mr. Weber in Los Angeles in 1987 a...
Paper
Chief Joseph by E.S. Curtis Gold Tone
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
hief Joseph by E.S. Curtis. Centennial edition goldtone 22/200. Negative date 1908, printed date 1999. Pie crust frame. 11" x 14", frame 16" x 19" Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce is s...
Glass, Paper
$1,100
H 16 in W 20 in D 0.5 in
Vinatge Original Photograph Male Nude Toned Photograph by George Machado S/N Ed.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This is one of the series of original George Machado photographs being offered for sale in 30 years from his "Masculine" series. Masculine was his 1st coffee table book published by ...
Paper
Edward S Curtis (1868-1952) Gambler Piegan, 1900
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in CA, CA
Edward S Curtis (1868-1952) Title: Gambler Piegan Plate: 194 Portfolio: Volume 6 Printer: Proof print printed by John Andrew & Son Medium: Photograv...
Paper
$360
H 10 in W 8 in D 0.5 in
Vintage Small B&W Male Nude Silver Gelatin Original Photograph by George Machado
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This original B&W photograph (not a copy of the original or a computer generated print) is being offered for sale for the first time. Taken by fashion designer/photographer George Ma...
Paper
$375
H 14 in W 11 in D 1 in
Bruce of L.A. Original Vintage 50s Male Nude Signed Black & White Photograph
By Bruce Bellas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Another original 8 x 10 black-and-white photograph by world, renowned photographer, Bruce Bellas AKA Bruce of L.A. we have sold many on 1st Dibs from our personal collection of 40+ y...
Paper
$440Sale Price|20% Off
H 11 in W 14 in D 0.5 in
Early B & W Original Bruce of LA Male Nude Photograph Rare Studio Stamp
By Bruce of Los Angeles, Bruce Bellas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare early B & W orig photograph from Bruce Bellas. This tasteful nude is a horizontal image of a handsome blond male model. The verso has the early stamp with PO Box in Los Angele...
Paper
$4,210
H 11.78 in W 15.83 in D 0.04 in
Jan Saudek, Czech Photographer, Silver Gelatin Print, (Vintage) #810
By Jan Saudek
Located in Delft, NL
Jan Saudek, Czech photographer, silver gelatin print, (Vintage, #810) Title: (Vintage) #810 Model print Finished May 27, 1891 (Jan dated his work 100 Years earlier, 1991) Signed low...
Paper
"The Divers" Sepia Photograph After George Hoyningen-Huene
By George Hoyningen-Huene
Located in New York, NY
"The Divers", by famed photographer George Hoyningen-Huene, c. 1930, printed later. Unsigned. Seemingly shot on the French Riviera, the grand make-believe and glamour of this famous ...
Paper
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H 16 in W 17.5 in D 0.75 in
Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) Scarce Sepia Photogravure Titled "Kalispel Camp"
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sepia photogravure titled "Kalispel Camp" depicting native figures in the foreground with kayak and teepee and rolling hills in the distance. The photogravure is titled lower left "K...
Acrylic, Wood, Paper
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H 16 in W 17.5 in D 0.75 in
Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) Sepia Photogravure On The Pend D'Oreille - Kalispel
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sepia photogravure titled "On the Pend d'Oreille - Kalispel" depicting native figures in canoes on the water, more than likely the Pend D'Oreille River in areas that encompassed land...
Acrylic, Wood, Paper
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H 16 in W 17.5 in D 0.75 in
Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) Sepia Photogravure Titled "The Parade - Apsaroke"
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sepia photogravure titled "The Parade - Apsaroke" depicting Native Americans on their horses with teepees in the background. The photogravure is titled in plate lower left "The Para...
Papercord, Acrylic, Wood
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H 15.25 in W 17.75 in D 0.75 in
Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) Sepia Photogravure "Touch Her Dress - Kalispel"
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sepia photogravure titled "Touch Her Dress - Kalispel" depicting the portrait of a young native girl. The Kalispel Tribe from areas that encompassed lands that stretched from Montana...
Acrylic, Wood, Paper
Framed 20th Century William S. Soule Photographs
Located in Chicago, IL
A captivating pair of 20th-century photographic reprints by William S. Soule, the renowned American photographer celebrated for his documentation of indigenous tribes during the late...
Paper
Broadway Musical Martin Gottfried 1979 Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Broadway Musical Martin Gottfried 1979 hardcover book. A colorful tribute to the great Broadway shows of our time. Profusely illustrated in color. ...
Paper
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H 10 in W 8.25 in L 10 in
Autographed Photo of Native American Hopi Indian Chief in Full Headdress
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage autographed photographed of a Native American Hopi Indian Chief in full headdress, signed inscription reads "Sincerely Chief Great (illegible) Ye...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Broadway Musical Martin Gottfried 1979 Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Broadway Musical Martin Gottfried 1979 Hardcover book. A colorful tribute to the great Broadway shows of our time. Profusely illustrated in color. N...
Paper
Timeless Images from Arizona Highways Magazine by Dyer, Robert C
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Phoenix: Arizona Highways, 1990. First Edition. Black cloth. Fine/Fine. Measure: 13 1/4" Tall. Arizona Highways contributors/numerous color and black and white photographs. 175 pages...
Paper
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H 12.5 in W 14 in D 0.75 in
Edward S. Curtis Original Signed Stamped Platinum Print the Vanishing Race, 1904
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Studio City, CA
"The Vanishing Race" is perhaps the most iconic and sought-after photographic print by renowned American artist Edward S. Curtis who was famed for h...
Paper
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H 30.75 in W 26.75 in D 1 in
Edward S. Curtis - Sigesh (Apache Maiden) from the North American Indian Project
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Denver, CO
A large format Photogravure by Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952) printed on (Dutch) Holland Van Gelder, a hand-made paper; sheet size is 18 x 22 inches. Image measures 16 x 12 inch...
Early 20th Century Image of Geronimo by Edward S. Curtis
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Denver, CO
This haunting image of Geronimo (the infamous a Chiricahua Apache leader) is plate 2 from portfolio 1 of Edward S. Curtis' magnum opus work, "The North American Indian Project." A ...