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Folk Art Furniture

FOLK ART STYLE

Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.

Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.

Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.

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Style: Folk Art
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s This exquisite piece of early 20th century, this antique Hungarian pottery stands as a testament ...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Furniture

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Earthenware

19th Century Antique Painted Pine Cabinet, Italian Cabinetmaker, Made in Tuscany
Located in Odense, DK
This charming 18th-century painted pine cabinet, crafted by an Italian cabinetmaker in Tuscany, is a rustic masterpiece. Made from sturdy pine, it showcases the traditional Arte Pove...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Early 20th century fairground figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century fairground figure In the form of Benito Mussolini this early 20th century hand carved French fairground knockdown figure is in original untouched condition. With ...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

1960s Vintage Turkish Rug in Red, Beige and Pink Geometric Pattern, Distressed
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 6x10 vintage rug from a revered Turkish designer, entering Rug & Kilim’s commemorative Mid-Century Pasha Collection. This traditional spin enjoys a dextrous...
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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wool

a huge leather french abstract sculpture Folk art France Early XXth
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
a french abstract sculpture, a masterpiece of folk art that merges leather, horsehair, and straw to create a striking aesthetic. With exceptional form and an incredible patina, this ...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

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Leather, Straw

Folk Art Suede Leather Giraffe Stuffed Animal
Located in Ferndale, MI
Vintage 1970s tan suede leather spotted Giraffe stuffed animal complete with sewn-on plastic eyes and lashes and a mane made of black yarn. All seaming is tight. No stains.
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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Suede, Nylon, Yarn, Plastic

Christianity Monastery Work Arch Angel in Glass Display Case Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century Glass Display Case with a beautiful Monastery Work inside. A wonderful decorative item, in very nice as is condition. T...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Christianity Monastery Work Mary & Jesus in Glass Display Case Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century Glass Display Case with a beautiful Monastery Work inside. A wonderful decorative item, in very nice as is condition. T...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Original Vintage Beatrix Potter Print. Peter Rabbit And Friends C.1905
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely image by Beatrix Potter Rescued from an early edition of " The Tale of Two Bad Mice " Possibly a 1st edition from 1904 The measurement given is the paper size not the actua...
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Early 1900s British Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

Le Polnabook Michel Polnareff French Edition Hardcover Book in Sleeve
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Le Polnabook Michel Polnareff French Edition Hardcover in Sleeve. "Le Polnabook" is authored by the French singer-songwriter Michel Polnareff. This book is a compilation of photograp...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

Carved Wooden Shabby Gilt Table Lamp This is a great statement piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Carved Wooden Shabby Gilt Table Lamp This is a great statement piece, it has a chunky carved base, the old paint has a distressed appearance it is mostly in an old gold and bronze f...
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1920s Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, Italian Folkart Around 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This early 20th century wabi sabi 3 leg workshop stool from Italy is an excellent example of this style. The piece has a octagonal, rustic-looking seat made of wood and is supported ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

19th century hand painted Swedish side table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century hand painted swedish side table circa 1880. Lovely traditional swedish side table in original striking blue paintwork. Rectangular slightly over-sailing top with bull ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Vintage Henry Easterwood Tapestry Runner in Brown with Florals, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 7x15 tapestry runner is a rare collectible from the works of Henry Easterwood—hand-woven in wool, circa 1970-1980. Its design features warm brown, which underscores a pl...
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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wool

"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Kadi" is the name of this rare Chinese themed vintage German made mechanical toy; depicting two turn of the century Chinese men with pigtails walking along, while carrying a large t...
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Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Tin

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 Furniture

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Paper

Hand-Knotted Antique Sarouk Persian Rug in Orange and Black Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 12x21 antique Persian rug of Sarouk lineage, hand knotted in wool circa 1920-1930. Enjoying one of the most exciting pallets of a traditional rug in a rich blue and orange, playin...
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1960s Persian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wool

Steel Canvas The Art of American Arms Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Steel Canvas The Art of American Arms Hardcover Book by Robert Lawrence Wilson.Wilson offers the first book on the extraordinary spectacle of America's finest firearms from the mid-1...
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20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

MANDALA By Jose and Miriam Arguelles Softcover Book 1972
Located in North Hollywood, CA
MANDALA By Jose and Miriam Arguelles Softcover Book. Shambala 1st Edition 1972 - Mandala - English text 140 pages A wonderful trip through the art of the last few centuries.This lavi...
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Late 20th Century Indian Folk Art Furniture

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Paper

18th century Norwegian carved kasa ale cup
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality Norwegian horse head ale bowl known as a kasa/kuksa. Dated on the base 1773, with makers marks. Hand carved decoration, with original polychrome paint. Evidence of ol...
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Late 18th Century Norwegian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Spanish Colonial Cuzco School Madonna "Nuestra Senora Del Rosario"
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of late 18th/early 19th century Cuzco School painting of a Madonna Representing "Our Lady of the Rosary" (Nuestra Senora del Rosario). The painting depict...
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Early 19th Century Peruvian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

20Thc Canadian Goose Copper Weather Vane on Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Copper & brass flying geese weather vane.This Canadian goose weather vane is a latter version of the 19thc weather vane.
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1950s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Copper

Antique Block Printed Quilt Top, Uzbekistan, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
These quilt tops are supposed to be from Tashkent of Uzbekistan and mostly used for the purpose along with as lining for a group of chapans from the area. This is for sure is a prod...
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Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Furniture

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Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Folkart Tripod Chair, Germany Vintage 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Interesting Brutalist wood tripod chair from Germany. the seat was cut out of a tree trunk. Historically used as a chair in the farmhouses in Germany in the 19th Century, this modern...
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1950s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

J.H. Keeley (19th Century) Oil On Canvas Portraits Of A Victorian Boy & Girl
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Oil on canvas portraits of a Victorian boy and girl set against an outdoor landscape.. The boy in nicely tailored attire of white pants and black jack...
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19th Century Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Canvas, Wood

Official Gold Record Award France Johnny Halliday Story 1967-1973 Vol.2
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gold Record Award - Official Disque d'Or France Johnny Hallyday "Halliday Story - vol. 2" 1967-1973 award celebrates the immense talent and success of French singer and actor, Johnny...
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Late 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Large hand painted 19th century chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large hand painted 19th century chest of drawers circa 1820. Substantial european pine chest of drawers quite possibly from hungary. Hand painted in a black and red tonal colour sc...
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Early 19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Nest of Three Nantucket Lightship Baskets
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Nest of Three Nantucket Lightship Baskets, circa 1880, a graduated set of three round, open baskets having cane weave on rattan staves, a carved swing handle with an elongated ovoid lozenge end connected to tin ears that extend down inside the weave for about a quarter length of a stave, and hardwood bottom plate, likely maple, that is slightly convex and scribed with three concentric rings, The baskets are not signed but are clearly all made by the same hand. The style of the handle with a lozenge end is very similar to that carved by Charles Ray, Capt. Thomas James, William Appleton and circle aboard the South Shoals Lightship, and continued in a more exaggerated manner ashore by A.D. Williams, Ferdinand Sylvaro and especially Mitchy Ray. The handle here has a more slender and elegant profile more akin to the work of Capt. James, suggesting that this nest was likely made by a sailor serving aboard the lightship during James' tenure. All three baskets remain in very good, strong condition, and enjoy a deep patina nicely darkened with age. Unlike most nests which really seem to be more of an assemblage gathered together after the fact, these three baskets nest together nicely with a uniform gradation in size, a feature exemplified by the perfect graduated profile of their handles. This nest was in the personal collection of noted Nantucket folk art...
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1870s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Cane, Maple, Rattan

Late 18th Century English Painting of Dog Chasing Fox by Francis Sartorius
By Francis Sartorius
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 18th Century English Painting of Dog Chasing Fox by Francis Sartorius. Folk art style painting depicting a dog facing off with a fox...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paint

Vintage Asian Bronze Singing Hammered Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Asian Hammered Bronze Singing Bowl 1950s. Asian Bronze Vessel Singing Bowl. A special collectible piece. Made from bronze, a good heavy wei...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Furniture

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Bronze

Vintage Monumental Carved Wood Tiki Sculpture. French Polynesia. Creation Sanobo
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Monumental Carved Wood Tiki Sculpture. French Polynesia.Tahiti. Wonderfully carved, Strong presence. Carved signed Creation Sanobo,, (see photo). Hand delivery avail to New Y...
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1950s Polynesian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Original Green Painted Two Door Armoire, Hungary circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This painted pine armoire still maintains the quality and details of the original hand-painted finish. The floral and geometric patterns against the green painted background were tra...
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Antique Block Printed Quilt Top, Uzbekistan, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
These quilt tops are supposed to be from Tashkent of Uzbekistan and mostly used for the purpose along with as lining for a group of chapans from the area. This is for sure is a prod...
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Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Furniture

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Cotton

Nineteenth Century 55 Wood Address Sign
Located in Garnerville, NY
Nineteenth Century '55' wood sign. Old wood relief sign with wonderfully weathered gold and black paint. A nice accent piece or if your address just happens to be 55 Main Street, Any...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Large Clay Bust of a Child by Philippe Seené, 2004 set on Bronze Life size s
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Clay Bust of a Child by Philippe Seené, 2004 set on Bronze Life size signed bust of a cherubic child, the bust is made in clay and is set into a bronze plinth, the signatur...
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Early 2000s Folk Art Furniture

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Clay

Small Antique Swedish Red-painted Horse in Wood, 1900th
Located in Stockholm, SE
A peasant sculpture in the form of a small working, red-painted horse with a bushy mane and tail on a painted pedestal, beautifully carved and painted wood. On the underside, a text...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure on a Reclaimed Steel Plate, Wooden Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, a collection of found steel is reworked whi...
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2010s American Folk Art Furniture

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Metal, Steel

Antique Block Printed Quilt Top, Uzbekistan, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
These quilt tops are supposed to be from Tashkent of Uzbekistan and mostly used for the purpose along with as lining for a group of chapans from the area. This is for sure is a prod...
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Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Furniture

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Cotton

Vintage Hand Painted Folk Art Decorative Wood Box, Trunk or Stool in Pink
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A decorative folk art hand-painted wood box with a hinged lid. A fabulous little box perfect for toy storage or small miscellaneous items. The top of the piece is hand-painted with t...
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20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Christianity Monastery Work Mother & Child in Glass Display Case Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century Glass Display Case with a beautiful Monastery Work inside. A wonderful decorative item, in very nice as is condition. T...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paper

19th C. Painting of a South Seas Whaling Scene, attributed to a Captain E. Howes
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Painting of a South Seas Whaling Scene, attributed to a Captain E. Howes, mid 19th Century, an oil on canvas folk art seascape of the South Seas Whale...
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1850s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Canvas

French 1900s Tramp Art Mirror with Brass Nailheads and Protruding Corners
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rectangular Tramp Art hand-carved wooden mirror from the early 20th century, with raised diamond motifs, geometric patterns and brass nailheads. Created in France during the...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

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Brass

Large French Copper & Brass Egg Or Escargot Handled Poaching Pan
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large French copper egg or escargot poaching pan with embossed drop brass handles and 19 cup openings. Previously repurposed as a tray and comes with a glas...
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20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

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Copper

Berthelis Myrbet Vintage Acrylic on Canvas Painting of a Haitian Harbor Scene
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful vintage acrylic painting of Haitian Harbor Scene of 3 huts and sailboats on canvas. Signed by Artist and made In Haiti in the 1970. Good vintage condition with signs of w...
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Late 20th Century Haitian Folk Art Furniture

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Acrylic, Canvas

20th Century Native American Painted Totem Pole A painted animal totem
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
20th Century Native American Painted Totem Pole A painted animal totem. Animal totems are believed to have spiritual significance, watching over Pacific Northwest Indian tribes and...
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1960s Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Beech, Birdseye Maple

Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Tulu Turkish rug from the mid-20th century. A wide plain saturated marsala colored border with a beige open field. No ditzy ornamentation. Totally graphic with a very long ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture

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Wool

Wooden statue of a warrior
Located in NANTES, FR
Tall statue depicting a warrior in wood with brass inlays. Great patina. Do not hesitate to ask me for a shipping quote.
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Mid-20th Century Gabonese Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Asian Bronze Singing Hammered Footed Bowl 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Asian Hammered Footed Bronze Singing Bowl with inscriptions 1950s. Asian Bronze Vessel Singing Footed Bowl. Featuring hammered design of a ...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Furniture

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Bronze, Brass

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 Furniture

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Paper

Unusual Turn of the Century Folk Art Spool Footstool
Located in Buffalo, NY
Turn or the Century hand made Folk Art spool foot stool with original mohair upholstery.
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Mohair, Wood

19thC Nautical Six Spoke Solid Brass Yacht Steering Wheel. American, Circa 1870
Located in Incline Village, NV
This 19th century American solid brass ship steering wheel was, more than likely, from a yacht. Fishing and commercial boats were more inclin...
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1870s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Brass

Green Painted Folk Art Swedish Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Green-painted Swedish chair, or stool with back, dating to 19th century. Constructed in pine circa 1860-1879. Green painted finish on upper part of chair is largely early, or origina...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug in Navy Blue With Pictorial, From Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1920-1930, this 7×11 antique Persian Bakhtiari rug is a rare and exciting new Rug & Kilim curation. On the Design: Admirers of the craft will appreciate...
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1920s Persian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wool

Vintage Children's Toy Savings Bank "U.S. Mail". American, Circa 1920
Located in Incline Village, NV
Children's Savings Coin Bank "U.S. Mail" bank , also known as a "still bank"; was American made, circa 1920. This is well made, sturdy, and all original. It is made of cast iron and hand painted in original green paint with gold highlighting. There is no repaint and no restoration. The coins were deposited through the "letter depository"; lift the lever and drop in a coin (see image). When the bank is full, coins are removed by undoing the original square nut in back and the screw in front. Cast into two parts and now separated, the coins are easily collected. Put back together again to insure parts don't go missing (which happened often) and original screw and nut are maintained. This bank was manufactured circa 1920 by the A.C. Williams Company, Chagrin Falls, Ohio. They made many cast iron toys, banks and other products during their time of operation until World War II. The "U.S. Mail" bank is referenced on page 102 #853 in "The Penny Bank Book" by Andy and Susan Moore...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Iron

Christianity Monastery Work Mother & Child in Glass Display Case Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here I have to offer a fine antique classic late 219th century Glass Display Case with a beautiful Monastery Work inside. A wonderful decorative item, in very nice as is condition. T...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Paper, Wood, Glass

18/19th Century Bodhisattva
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bodhisattva, a religious sculpture, probably made in India 1750-1850. The sculpture has been painted and gilded, but with very little remains. Bodhisattva, in Buddhism, is one who s...
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Late 18th Century Indian Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Hand Carved 20th Century Wooden Girl with Doll and Cat Figure by ANRI, Italy
By ANRI
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved wooden Figure, found at an estate sale in Germany. We believe that this piece is from around 1980s, because it's dated at the base like seen in picture. A nice ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Antique Large Swedish Stone Mortar, circa 1800
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This large and heavy mortar made in stone are perfect for display and interior. Made in Sweden ca 1800s. This unique piece has its origin in the middle of Sweden and its was made wit...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

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Stone

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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