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Folk Art Wall Decorations

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

Original Antique Framed 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. Please note the dark area to the right of th...

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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Oak, Paper

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

Framed Antique Greek Embroidery, 19th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

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

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Late 19th Century Greek Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Silk

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

Original Antique Print of a Racehorse, 1847 'Unframed'

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of a racehorse. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after George Stubbs with original hand color. ...

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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

Framed Antique Ottoman Metallic Embroidery, Early 20th C.
Framed Antique Ottoman Metallic Embroidery, Early 20th C.

Framed Antique Ottoman Metallic Embroidery, Early 20th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

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

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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Metallic Thread

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

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery, 19th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

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

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19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Metallic Thread

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

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment , Late 19th Century.

By Seref Ozen

Located in Istanbul, TR

First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. E 20th Century. Uzbekistan Ready to go on a wall....

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Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Silk

Large Original Antique Print of Shells, C.1835
Large Original Antique Print of Shells, C.1835

Large Original Antique Print of Shells, C.1835

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of shells Unframed. Lithograph after Captain Brown with original hand color. Published C.1835 Free shipping.

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1830s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

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

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery, 19th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

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

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19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Metallic Thread

Original Antique Print of a Brown Bear, 1847 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of a Brown Bear, 1847 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of a Brown Bear, 1847 'Unframed'

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of a brown bear. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Captain Brown with original hand color. ...

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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

Zabihi Collection Blue Chinese Batou Floral Vase Rug
Zabihi Collection Blue Chinese Batou Floral Vase Rug

Zabihi Collection Blue Chinese Batou Floral Vase Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century Chinese Batou Small Rug in light blue Details rug no. j4553 size 2' x 4' 2" (61 x 127 cm) rug type Chinese

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wool

Professionally Framed Kaitag Embroidery Fragment, Daghestan, Late 19th Century.
Professionally Framed Kaitag Embroidery Fragment, Daghestan, Late 19th Century.

Professionally Framed Kaitag Embroidery Fragment, Daghestan, 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. Kaitag, Daghestan. Ready to go on a w...

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Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Silk

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

Original Antique Print of Swans, 1847, 'Unframed'

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of swans. 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...

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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Animal Prints, Lions and Tigers, 1847
Original Antique Animal Prints, Lions and Tigers, 1847

Original Antique Animal Prints, Lions and Tigers, 1847

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great images of Lions and tigers Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping

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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

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

Original Antique Print of Fish, 1847 'Unframed'

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of fish. 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 ...

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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

Professionally Framed Antique Suzani Fragment , Tajikstan, Central Asia
Professionally Framed Antique Suzani Fragment , Tajikstan, Central Asia

Professionally Framed Antique Suzani Fragment , Tajikstan, Central Asia

Located in Istanbul, TR

The suzani fragment on the frame is from a 19th C. Suzani. It is hand backed on linen and streched over a strecher and finish with a wooden frame. Ready to go on any wall. The item ...

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Late 19th Century Tajikistani Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Silk

Antique Danish 1792 Wooden Mangle Board with Horse Wedding Love Gift
Antique Danish 1792 Wooden Mangle Board with Horse Wedding Love Gift

Antique Danish 1792 Wooden Mangle Board with Horse Wedding Love Gift

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Antique Danish or Scandinavian mangle board (clothing and bedding press), dated 1792 it has survived more than 230 years and still it´s full of charm. It is made from oak wood has a...

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1840s Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wood

Swedish Folk Art Pomegranate Embroidery Tapestry by Edna Nihlén, Sweden 1956
Swedish Folk Art Pomegranate Embroidery Tapestry by Edna Nihlén, Sweden 1956

Swedish Folk Art Pomegranate Embroidery Tapestry by Edna Nihlén, Sweden 1956

Located in Grythyttan, SE

A captivating pomegranate tapestry featuring twisted chain stitch embroidery by Edna Nihlén, crafted in Sweden in 1956. This piece showcases four segments, each displaying either fou...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wool

Framed Vintage Equestrian Needlepoint Horse Portrait, Signed & Dated 1978
Framed Vintage Equestrian Needlepoint Horse Portrait, Signed & Dated 1978

Framed Vintage Equestrian Needlepoint Horse Portrait, Signed & Dated 1978

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This vintage equestrian needlepoint portrait (signed “78 SH”) captures the soulful expression and classic profile of a bay horse, rendered in rich warm tones with a beautifully detailed bridle. The piece is fully hand-stitched—thousands of individual wool stitches create a striking, textural surface that feels both nostalgic and graphic. Framed in its original 1970s walnut-stained wooden frame, the artwork has charming age, light patina, and the authentic character that collectors of Americana and needlepoint art adore. The backing shows age wear, consistent with its vintage nature, and the frame displays minor surface scuffs appropriate for its age. This piece is ideal for equestrian-themed interiors, traditional libraries, rustic lodge spaces, children’s rooms, mudrooms, Ralph Lauren aesthetics or anywhere that could use a warm, heritage-leaning moment. It layers beautifully with trophies, vintage horse ribbons, leather goods, and antique sporting art. Styling Ideas Hang in a gallery wall with brass-framed horse prints...

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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wool, Glass, Wood, Paper

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

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....

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Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Silk

Set of Five Antique Swedish Copper Cake Mold Forms
Set of Five Antique Swedish Copper Cake Mold Forms

Set of Five Antique Swedish Copper Cake Mold Forms

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Collection of five Scandinavian early 19th Century copper cakes baking mold pan featuring an intricate tiered design. Historically, Scandinavia had an important cake baking tradition...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Copper

Antique Japanese Indigo dyed cotton textile large Furoshiki wabi sabi wall decor
Antique Japanese Indigo dyed cotton textile large Furoshiki wabi sabi wall decor

Antique Japanese Indigo dyed cotton textile large Furoshiki wabi sabi wall decor

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique Japanese large cotton textile called "Furoshiki", made of indigo-dyed, hand-woven textile. the product of 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to Taisho era). Furoshiki textiles are basica...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Cotton

Original Antique Print of Lions and Tigers, 1847 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of Lions and Tigers, 1847 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of Lions and Tigers, 1847 'Unframed'

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of lions. 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. Pub...

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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Danish Wooden Mangle Board, a Wedding Love Gift with Horse 1750-1800
Antique Danish Wooden Mangle Board, a Wedding Love Gift with Horse 1750-1800

Antique Danish Wooden Mangle Board, a Wedding Love Gift with Horse 1750-1800

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated from ca. 1750-1800. Made of wood richly decorated with hand-carved geometric patterns and a horse as handle. With original re...

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Late 18th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wood

Nice art deco period Peruvian tribal tapestry
Nice art deco period Peruvian tribal tapestry

Nice art deco period Peruvian tribal tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Discover the elegance of this tribal Peruvian hand-woven tapestry featuring the exquisite tribal design ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship with our exquisite co...

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Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wool

Antique Danish Wooden Mangle Board Wedding Love Gift with Horse Dated 1823
Antique Danish Wooden Mangle Board Wedding Love Gift with Horse Dated 1823

Antique Danish Wooden Mangle Board Wedding Love Gift with Horse Dated 1823

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated 1823. Made of wood with hand-carved edge and horse as handle. Richly decorated with hand-painted flowers in orange-brown, blue...

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1820s Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wood

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Black Leopard Framed Vintage Poster
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Black Leopard Framed Vintage Poster

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Black Leopard Framed Vintage Poster

Located in Savannah, GA

This large and very colorful vintage Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Baily Circus ink on paper poster features a charging black leopard with a ferocious grimace. Printed by the Erie Li...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Original Antique Print of Fish, 1847 Unframed
Original Antique Print of Fish, 1847 Unframed

Original Antique Print of Fish, 1847 Unframed

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of fish. 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,...

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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

Zabihi Collection Horse Pictorial Persian Wall Kilim
Zabihi Collection Horse Pictorial Persian Wall Kilim

Zabihi Collection Horse Pictorial Persian Wall Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Small square size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a horse standing on a sky blue field Measures: 3'8'' x 3'9''. This was originally belonging to a private Persian col...

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Late 20th Century Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wool

Professionally Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment, Turkey, Early 20th C
Professionally Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment, Turkey, Early 20th C

Professionally Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment, Turkey, Early 20th 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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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Silk

Professionally Framed Indian Kashmir Shawl Fragment, India, 19th Century.
Professionally Framed Indian Kashmir Shawl Fragment, India, 19th Century.

Professionally Framed Indian Kashmir Shawl Fragment, India, 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. 19th C. India Ready to go on a wall. Framed Item ...

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Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wool

Large Antique Renaissance Style Carved Wood Picture Frame. English, 19th Century
Large Antique Renaissance Style Carved Wood Picture Frame. English, 19th Century

Large Antique Renaissance Style Carved Wood Picture Frame. English, 19th Century

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful carved wood frame in renaissance style I particularly like the Greek key ornament Carved tropical hardwood Chipped to one of the corners The measurement given below is ...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wood

Folk Art Woolwork of a Ship's Cat
Folk Art Woolwork of a Ship's Cat

Folk Art Woolwork of a Ship's Cat

Located in Downingtown, PA

Folk Art Woolwork Depicting a Cat “The Tabby on the Rug” Circa 1860s This mid-19th-century sailor’s woolwork, possibly American, presents a centrally placed tabby cat, rendered in ...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wool

Pair of Original Antique Prints of Shells, 1847
Pair of Original Antique Prints of Shells, 1847

Pair of Original Antique Prints of Shells, 1847

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great images of shells Unframed. Lithographs with original hand color. Published 1847 Free shipping.

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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

Set of 4 Large Original Antique Prints of Cats, Circa 1835
Set of 4 Large Original Antique Prints of Cats, Circa 1835

Set of 4 Large Original Antique Prints of Cats, Circa 1835

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great images of cats Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown, Gilpin and Edwards with original ha...

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1830s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

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

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 Wall Decorations

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Metal

American Folk Art Sampler Wrought By "M.M.F." and Dated 1900
American Folk Art Sampler Wrought By "M.M.F." and Dated 1900

American Folk Art Sampler Wrought By "M.M.F." and Dated 1900

Located in Incline Village, NV

Lovely authentic and all original child's sampler, wrought by "M.M.F.", obviously the initials of a young girl who created this charming needlepoint on linen work which we now collec...

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Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Linen

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

Original Antique Print of Beetles, 1847, 'Unframed'

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of beetles. 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. Published, 1...

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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

19th Century English Folk Art Painting of a Hunting Fox with Ducks
19th Century English Folk Art Painting of a Hunting Fox with Ducks

19th Century English Folk Art Painting of a Hunting Fox with Ducks

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Impressive antique painting from England, signed by Matthews. The work depicts an atmospheric hunting scene with a fox and ducks. The canvas exhibits beautiful, distinctive signs of ...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Paint

Set of 6 Original Antique Reptile Prints, Tallis, circa 1850
Set of 6 Original Antique Reptile Prints, Tallis, circa 1850

Set of 6 Original Antique Reptile Prints, Tallis, circa 1850

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great images of reptiles Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithographs with original color. Published by Tallis c...

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1850s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

Set of 6 Original Antique Natural History Prints, 1847
Set of 6 Original Antique Natural History Prints, 1847

Set of 6 Original Antique Natural History Prints, 1847

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful set of 6 natural history prints. Original hand colored lithographs. After drawings by Cpt. Brown. Published by Fullarton, 1847 Unframed.

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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print of a Bat, 1847 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of a Bat, 1847 'Unframed'

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...

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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

Mexican Wrestler Painting
Mexican Wrestler Painting

Mexican Wrestler Painting

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1970, we offer this rare Mexican Wrestler Acrilic Painting.

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1970s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paint

Landscape Painting of the Ardennes by Michel Nizet, Liège School, 1930
Landscape Painting of the Ardennes by Michel Nizet, Liège School, 1930

Landscape Painting of the Ardennes by Michel Nizet, Liège School, 1930

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

A highly decorative and characterful painting by Michel Nizet, painted in 1930 in the typical style of the Liège School. This oil on canvas depicts an atmospheric Ardennes landscape ...

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1930s Belgian Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paint

Antique Japanese Indigo dyed hemp tapestry, Noren curtain w/ lucky symbols
Antique Japanese Indigo dyed hemp tapestry, Noren curtain w/ lucky symbols

Antique Japanese Indigo dyed hemp tapestry, Noren curtain w/ lucky symbols

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique Japanese doorway curtain called Noren, made of indigo-dyed, hand-woven hemp textile. the product of 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to Taisho era). Dyed with the technique called "Some...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Linen, Hemp

Set of 16 Large Original Antique Exotic Bird Prints, 1830s
Set of 16 Large Original Antique Exotic Bird Prints, 1830s

Set of 16 Large Original Antique Exotic Bird Prints, 1830s

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great set of bird prints Lithographs after the drawings by Cpt. brown. Original hand color. Unframed The measurement given below is for one print.

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1830s Scottish Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print of a Fruit Crow, 1847 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of a Fruit Crow, 1847 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of a Fruit Crow, 1847 'Unframed'

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of a fruit crow 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. Pub...

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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

Zabihi Collection  Stunning Ivory Chinese Batou Floral Rug
Zabihi Collection  Stunning Ivory Chinese Batou Floral Rug

Zabihi Collection Stunning Ivory Chinese Batou Floral Rug

Located in New York, NY

a 1920s Chinese Batou Scatter size Rug Details rug no. j4644 size 2'1'' x 4' 2"

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wool

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

Original Antique Print of Quail, 1847 'Unframed'

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of quail. 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...

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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Framed Print of a Bloodhound, 1847
Original Antique Framed Print of a Bloodhound, 1847

Original Antique Framed Print of a Bloodhound, 1847

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of a bloodhound presented in an antique oak frame Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. Free UK shipping

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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Oak, Paper

Original Antique Prints of Fish, 1847
Original Antique Prints of Fish, 1847

Original Antique Prints of Fish, 1847

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great images of fish Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping

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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

Vintage Majolica Jose Alvaro Lobster Plate, Caldas Da Rainha Portugal C 1930
Vintage Majolica Jose Alvaro Lobster Plate, Caldas Da Rainha Portugal C 1930

Vintage Majolica Jose Alvaro Lobster Plate, Caldas Da Rainha Portugal C 1930

By Caldas Da Rainha

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Majolica

Outsider Painting in Acrylic of a Humpback Whale on Blue
Outsider Painting in Acrylic of a Humpback Whale on Blue

Outsider Painting in Acrylic of a Humpback Whale on Blue

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This is a great example of outsider art. This painting of a black humpback whale is painted on a masonite board. At the center is a black humpback whale with an open mouth and beady ...

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Masonite, Paint

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Panel Sash 1950
African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Panel Sash 1950

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Panel Sash 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950. This extraordinary beaded wall hanging is a stunning example of Yoruba craftsmanshi...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Textile, Beads

Portrait of Mary Elizabeth Dyer, Aged 4. Dated 1829
Portrait of Mary Elizabeth Dyer, Aged 4. Dated 1829

Portrait of Mary Elizabeth Dyer, Aged 4. Dated 1829

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

A lovely naive portrait of a young girl Interesting provenance on the verso Watercolour on paper. Condition report- Some surface loss, foxing and a tiny hole top left Presented ...

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1820s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper, Birdseye Maple

George Edouard Tremblay Folk Art Hooked Rug, Mat or Tapestry of a Winter Scene
George Edouard Tremblay Folk Art Hooked Rug, Mat or Tapestry of a Winter Scene

George Edouard Tremblay Folk Art Hooked Rug, Mat or Tapestry of a Winter Scene

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This framed hooked rug or mat was done by the well known George Edouard Tremblay of Quebec Canada in approximately 1940 in his period Folk Art style. The rug or mat is done with wool...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wool, Burlap, Pine

Early 19th Century Cutwork Valentine
Early 19th Century Cutwork Valentine

Early 19th Century Cutwork Valentine

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Watercolor and ink on laid cut paper featuring a solider and his love. With cut out lettering at the top reading "Valentine The (23 or 25) of December 1816" and at the bottom "When T...

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1810s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paint, Paper

Folk Art wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art wall decorations 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 wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, folk art, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art wall decorations made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall decorations, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Purvis Young, Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo, and Arthur Nevin. 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 wall decorations 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 $48,000 while the average work can sell for $949.