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
Set of 6 of Total 120 Dutch Blue Glazed Ceramic Tiles by Le Glaive, 1930
By Le Glaive
Located in Rijssen, NL
This is an amazing set of Dutch blue handmade tiles. A beautiful and color. With 6 different stylized designs. We offer 20 tiles from the same design. In total 120 tiles...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Picasso Limited Edition Artist Rug/Wall hanging by Desso, Netherlands, 1996
Located in Buffalo, NY
Picasso limited edition artist rug or Wall hanging by Desso, Netherlands 1996
Based on the work of Pablo Picasso entitled "Le peintre et son...
Category
1990s Dutch Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Original Antique Print of Leopard Seals, C.1890
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of Leopard-Seals
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Chromolithograph after the original artwork by P.J Smit...
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1890s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Caribbean Painting of a Boat with Figures in the Style of Orville Bulman
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical acrylic painting on canvas of a boat with a woman and three chickens in a basket executed in a delightful naive style, reminiscent of Orville Bulman...
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Late 20th Century Caribbean Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Folk Art Animal Painting Brown and White Cats and Mouse Oil on Panel
Located in Munich, DE
This charming naive painting of two cats, one with a white fur, one with a reddish brown tiger fur, has been painted on a wooden panel using oil paints. It was painted around the las...
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1890s French Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
19th Century American Folk Art Oil Painting Landscape Sailboats On River
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century American folk art oil painting on canvas depicting a river scene at dawn with a horse and rider on a bridge over a waterfall. A castle in the distance and sailboats on...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Original Antique Print of Coatis, C.1890
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of coatis
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Chromolithograph after the original artwork by P.J Smit...
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1890s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Crossbill in an Ebonized Faux Bamboo Frame
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a crossbill presented in an ebonized faux bamboo frame
Lithograph after Francis Lydon
Original hand colour
Published, circa 1880.
Category
1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper, Wood
19th Century Painting of Island Lighthouse in Maine, Signed E. Chase
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Painting of Island Lighthouse in Maine, signed E. Chase, an oil on board folk art painting of what appears to be Nash Island Light in Maine with square light tower...
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1870s American Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
"Untitled" Mixed Media Collage Painting by Loy Bolin
By Howard Finster
Located in Skokie, IL
Loy Bolin, "Untitled" Mixed media collage, circa 1980s.
Loy Bolin aka The Rinestone Cowboy 1909-1995. Known for his “Beautiful Holy Jeweled Home of The Rinestone Cowboy”. The walls-and ceiling were layered with cut and glued patterned panels of colored paper, tin foil and glitter on poster board. Loy was a street performer and wore elaborate suits when he preformed. Loy was on The Gong Show in the 1970’s. Loy said the patterns would come to him when he shut his eyes, after electro-shock therapy...
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1980s North American Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint, Paper
Original Wood Carved Carnival Midway Poster Letterpress
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of three original hand-carved letterpress made by the Neal Walters Poster Company. Fantastic carnival midway scene. Games, carnival rides and acrobats. Carved with incredible detail, please see photos. The colors are the original ink used during the three color posted printing process. Circus and...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large Oil Panting “Cleaning Fishes”, Social Realism Style
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Wonderful and interesting large social realism oil painting depicting fishermen and men and women at work, collecting and cleaning fishes.
We see the influence of folk art and socia...
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Late 20th Century Russian Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
19th Century American Folk Art Oil Painting Landscape with Horses and River
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century oil painting on artist board depicting four horses in a bucolic setting on the banks of a river. The primitive style and naive perspective give this piece of Americana a real charm. In the original carved and painted frame. With the label of the renowned 19th century New York City purveyor of paints and art supplies...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
18th Century Carved Wooden Representing Christ on the Cross Folk Art
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Latin American 1700s wooden crucifix. Carved face and body features. Beautiful patina. Jesus on the Cross Folk Art.
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Mid-18th Century Paraguayan Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Antique Pair of Folk Art Collages Paintings of Partridges in Tramp Art Frames
Located in Munich, DE
This charming pair of collages of a male and a female partridge has been skilfully made out of feathers. The game birds have been set in a colourful landscape surround painted in watercolours. The paintings have been mounted by the last owners in oat coloured passe - partouts with white boardes...
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1880s Austrian Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Feathers
1915 ‘Carter the Great’ Banner by Otis Lithograph, Cleveland
By Otis Lithograph Co.
Located in Surrey, BC
A large and early Folk Art paper banner (on linen backing) promoting famous American magician, Charles Joseph Carter (1874-1936), known as 'Carter the Great...
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1910s American Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Linen, Paper
Vintage Raffia Macrame Owl Wall Art
Located in East Hampton, NY
This 1960s vintage raffia woven wall art with natural driftwood. This is a wonderfully organic art form. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR MI...
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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Raffia, Driftwood
Tamar Markova Folk Art Painting, 1970s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Tamar Markova Folk Art painting, 1970s.
Category
20th Century Unknown Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
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 artist George Edouard Tremblay of Quebec Canada in approximately 1940 in his period Folk Art style. The rug or mat is done with wool on burlap which has been mounted on masonite board and framed in a rustic styled wooden frame. The rug depicts a winter woodland scene of a horse and sleigh and sugar shack...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Burlap, Pine
Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia, circa 1900
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. This textile painting is stre...
Category
Early 1900s Balinese Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Cotton, Paint
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Still Life with Flowers, Oil Painting on Canvas by American-Italian Artist
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Artwork from US born Italian artist Emanuele Laustino (Pittsburgh 1916-Asti 1988). Laustino was the son of immigrants from Asti´s countryside in Northern Italy, and moved to the Unit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Caucasian School Man and Woman Oil on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Caucasian school oil on canvas depicting a man and a woman seated on a bench, signed "Kovkas Z?" to lower right, housed in a orange painted wood frame.
Dimensions: Image: 41" H x ...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Folk Art Portrait Miniature by Patrick Wybrant American Circa 1854
By Patrick Wybrant
Located in Hudson, NY
Watercolor on paper, young boy in a dress by Patrick Wybrant, circa 1850s. Purportedly a child of a prominent Boston Family.
Provenance: Property from the Collection of Maggie Cohen, New York City
Overall: 8-1/2"h x 7-1/2"w
Sight: 5-1/2"h x 4-1/2"w
This item can be viewed in person at The Berkshire Galleries in Great Barrington Massachusetts.
Patrick Wybrant was born in Rathdrum, County Wicklow in 1816. He painted in Great Britain from 1849 to 1852, spent approximately three years in the United States. During that time he painted watercolor portraits for prominent Massachusetts families. Wyrat returned to work in Yorkshire around 1855-1856. He may have continued to work until his death, in Knaresborough, West Riding...
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1850s American Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
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 is being attributed to the well known artist George Edouard Tremblay of Quebec Canadaand dates to approximately 1940 and done in his period Folk Art style. The rug or mat is done with wool on burlap which has been mounted on masonite board and framed in a rustic styled wooden frame. The rug depicts a winter woodland scene with a horse and sleigh and sugar shack...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Burlap, Pine
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 orig...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Desert Wheatear, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a desert wheatear
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
Orig...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
1830 Antique German Pennsylvania Dutch Birth & Baptismal Lithograph Certificate
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German / “Pennsylvania Dutch” Birth and Baptismal Certificate lithograph with color block printing in red and yellow, printed in 1830 and signed in 1831.
Measures: 14” x 1...
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1830s Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
19th C. Silk Embroidered and Hand Painted Seascape by Thomas Willis
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century silk embroidered and hand painted oil on canvas seascape by Thomas Willis (1850 - 1925), depicting the schooner-rigged racing yacht MARION W...
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1880s American Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Silk
19th Century Seascape with Lighthouse
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century seascape with lighthouse, circa 1890, an oil on canvas view of a white-washed lighthouse tower on a small offshore rocky ledge, most...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
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
Materials
Paper
Block Print in Unique Samuel Peck Co. Negative Printing Contact Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover a unique blend of art and history with this captivating block print of an animal. Set against a soothing green matte, this vintage piece stands as an intriguing dialogue bet...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
Antique Dutch Dark Blue Glazed Ceramic Tiles
Located in Rijssen, NL
This is an amazing set of dark blue handmade tiles of a Dutch scenery of sailing ships. With 6 different stylized designs. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, framed or incorporated into a custom tile design.
Please note that the price is for a set of 6 tiles...
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20th Century Belgian Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Original Antique Print of a Fieldfare, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Fieldfare
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
Original h...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of A Fern, Circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a fern presented in a distressed antique lime-washed pine frame.
Lithograph with original color.
Published, C.1850
Free shipping.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Whaling Print, Circa 1800
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a whaling scene
Copper-plate engraving
Published C.1800
Unframed.
Category
Early 1800s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Vintage Cat Block Print
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage handmade block print of a cat in a warm wood frame is a charming and unique addition to any home. This delightful piece of art captures the pla...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
Pair of Magnificent Antique French Carved Wood Panels Depicting the Four Seasons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Extraordinary Pair of early 20th century carved wood Panels depicting the Four Seasons. Tall narrow unpainted panels with high relief carved decoration with motifs of the Four Sea...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 of Original Antique Prints of Fossils and Dinosaur Bones, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful images of fossils and dinosaur bones.
After Cpt. Brown
Lithographs. Original hand color.
Published 1847
Unframed.
Free shipping.
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Chinese Actor in the San Francisco Theatre
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Chinese actor in the San Francisco Theatre
Woodcut engraving
Text on verso
Published circa 1890
Free shipping.
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1890s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Large Oil Painting on Canvas, Modernist Abstract, by Jim Bray, circa 1963
By Jim Bray
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large oil painting on canvas. Modernist Abstract, by Jim Bray, circa 1963. Charming image. Child-like. Great use of color, texture, space.
Category
1960s American Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Rare Late 19th Century Oil Well Derrick Painting
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, 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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Original Antique Print of Lobsters, C.1870
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of lobsters
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph. Original colour.
Published, C.1870
Free shippin...
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1870s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
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
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Stonechat, C.1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Stonechat
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
Original h...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Charles Saül Framed Haitian Vintage Village Scene Acrylic on Canvas Painting
Located in Miami, FL
An original framed acrylic on canvas painting of a Haitian village scene with people going back and forth, huts, and tall foliage and palm trees.
Signe...
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Late 20th Century Haitian Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Mid Century Hand Painted Double Sided Pub Sign C1950
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Double sided pub sign from the United Kingdom. Hand Painted and in excellent condition. Rough hewn wood well constructed with a heavy duty frame ...
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1950s British Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Iron
Large Old Hand Painted Wooden Sign for J.Drayton St Ives Cornwall England
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A lovely old hand painted sign J.Drayton Master Thatcher of St. Ives.
Known for its surf beaches and quaint costal villages with thatched cottages, this piece is a reminder of simpl...
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20th Century British Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Softwood
Naive Ethiopian Painting, Greatest Scenes of Religion, Society and History 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Naive Ethiopian painting, The Greatest Scenes of Religion, Society and History.
Oil on Canvas
Measures: 100 x 190 cm
s.b.r.
with Ge'ez language ...
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1970s Ethiopian Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Quirky Persian Animal Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim with 2 small birds and 2 mini horses
Measures: 2'8'' x 3'5''
This was originally belonging to a private Persian collec...
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Collection of Worldwide Traveler's Hand Carved Folk Art Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of worldwide traveler's hand carved folk art masks, circa 1940s - 1970s, possibly earlier. We purchased the estate of an Atlanta Coca Cola executive, who traveled the worl...
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1950s Balinese Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Wool, Burlap, Pine
Abstract Modernist Wood Inlay / Wooden Marquetry Figure Wall Plaque
Located in Buffalo, NY
Abstract Modernist Wood Inlay / Marquetry Figure wall plaque. Hand executed..Art Deco , African influenced.Several mixed species of exotic woods.
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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Folk Art Blade Sign
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage blade sign. A chic Folk art pieces from the early 20th century. Acquired from a prominent folk art collector.
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian P. Hackett Americana Watercolor Painting School Boy with Horn
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Americana watercolor portrait of a young boy dressed in blue and holding a horn. Signed P. Hackett on the back of the frame.
Category
19th Century Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint, Paper
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Hanging Cabinet
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish country folk art hanging cabinet in pine with 4 panel glass door with antique glass.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Pair of Gilded Angel Wings
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of large and very impressive angel wings. Perfect as wall decoration, sculpture en relief. 48" per wing span each in length. Made from a synthetic material.
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20th Century American Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Synthetic
Folk Art Reverse Glass Tinsel Painting - Original Frame - U.S. - Circa 1850's
Located in Chatham, ON
Exceptional Folk Art reverse painting on glass with foil/tinsel back (églomisé) - original hand made wood frame with carved and painted details - unsigned - United States - circa 185...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Softwood, Paint
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.
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