Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
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
Large Devil or Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a wonderful depiction of Krampus or the devil puppet. The item is approximately 32 inches tall and has a skeleton, arms and legs made of wood. Height was measured from foot t...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Composition, Metal, Brass
19th Century Hand Written Persian Book
Located in London, GB
19th century oil on board of a Blacksmith
Of rectangular form, the papier Mache and ebonised cover is finely painted, covered in flowers and a circular motif to the central section...
Category
1850s Unknown Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Painted Casket Dominoes Set
Located in London, GB
Napoleonic Prisoner of war painted casket dominoes set
We share what we love, and we love this early 19th century Napoleonic prisoner of war hand painted ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bone
Original Painted Game Board, Signed and Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original painted game board - signed and Dated 1935.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Paint
Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Miniature Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and unique Dutch Folk art Pigeon/birdcage in the form of a manor . This type of birdcages were made in the North of he Netherlands . They were miniature versions of the ori...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Scratch Built Church Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century scratch built Church model
We share what we love, and we love this scratch-built pine model of a church. Hand carved detail with gla...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century American Bed Quilt ( 8'9'' x 10' - 267 x 305 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Bed Quilt ( 8'9'' x 10' - 267 x 305 )
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
French Hand Painted Side Table Early 20th Century Folk Art
Located in Trensacq, FR
Vintage Folk Art hand-painted table C1940s France.
Charming French wooden side table beautifully decorated with a floral arrangement. A lovely example of early 20th century French 'A...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Marble Stone Pyramid Aztec Mayan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of vintage green and white marble Aztec Mayan stone bookends.
Vintage handcrafted large heavy natural marble bookends with Aztec Mayan green head on a pyramidal form.
These are very substantial, heavy and well handmade bookends.
They are hand carved white with white natural color of the marble and the green marble carved Mayan head...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Marble
Whaler Made Bone and Ebonized Wood Round Lidded Box, circa 1850
Located in Stamford, CT
Whaler made antique bone and ebonized wood round box, circa 1850. With pierced bone medallion and delicately carved bone spiral decorative supports on the...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bone, Wood
Charming Antique Folk Art Swedish Children's Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Charming antique children’s chair in folk art. The chair is from Northern Sweden and made around 1820 to 1840. Made in painted pine with the fir...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pine
French Hand-Painted Lady Sculpture Door Stop in Solid Cast Iron
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th century door stop, France, circa 1880.
This lady sculpture is made in heavy solid cast iron and is in it original hand-painted colors.
Category
19th Century English Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
19th C Original Painted Checkerboard Game Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C original painted checkerboard game board. Board has great Grungy paint. Great Pitina.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Toy "Les Acrobates", circa 1920
By G. Doloy
Located in Incline Village, NV
Rare 100 year old French toy in it's original box depicting two acrobats attached to a wire frame with brown barrel weights, cascading down a green metal ladder. Once assembled (loop...
Category
1920s French Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Tin
Picasso's Vollard Suite Book by Pablo Picasso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Picasso's Vollard Suite Book by Pablo Picasso.
Soft cover, Paperback
"Picasso's most memorable etchings an extremely important as well as moving group of pictures." --"Art Review"...
Category
20th Century European Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Casket Dominoes Set
Located in London, GB
Napoleonic Prisoner of war casket Dominoes set
We share what we love, and we love this early 19th century Napoleonic prisoner of war cask...
Category
1820s French Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bone
19th C Original Painted Decorated Child's / Doll Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Th C original painted child’s / dolls chair from Pennsylvania. The Chair is in Amazing Condition & Found in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Circa 1860. Fantastic Patina!
Category
19th Century American Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Religious Folk Art Scene
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century religious folk art scene
We share what we love, and we love this early 19th century folk art hand carved example of a painted shepherd religious scene. Detailed on pine base with a cow, angel, house, and shepherd holding a walking stick. Naïve in construction yet a piece of religious art in our opinion. Likely to have been part of a religious display...
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1820s Spanish Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pine
Metal and Wood American Bird Cage, Circa 1905
Located in Incline Village, NV
Hand made Folk Art American wire metal and painted wood birdcage, probably from Pennsylvania circa 1905. Having a rectangular body with a dome top; suitable for hanging, or surface decorative presentation, this birdcage is functional albeit it lacks a perch. The single door entry/exit is spring loaded, and there is a metal slide out removable tray at the bottom. The tole painting...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Antique German Christmas Scene Doll in Sled, with Music Box, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful Bisque Head doll, with a smaller baby doll, is seated in a metal sled. The doll has brown glass eyes, blonde hair and teeth. The coat is made of pressed cotton. The sl...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Original Pottery Sculpture Head Planter, General Charles De Gaulle
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Original Pottery sculpture head planter, general Charles De Gaulle Political Memorabilia.
This original, one-of-a-kind pottery sculpture head is a...
Category
1950s French Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Clay
Large Blue Persian Heriz Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Persian Karadja Heriz rug.
Measures: 16" x 32".
Category
20th Century Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
19th C Original Painted Checkerboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Original painted checkerboard.
Category
19th Century American Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood, Paint
Moorish Style, Style Mauresque French Edition Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moorish style, style Mauresque – 1995
French Edition by Miles Danby (Author), Nordine Haddad (Translator)
Presenting images of the architecture and decorative arts of the Islamic w...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Passport Saul Steinberg Published by Harper & Brothers, New York., 1979
Located in North Hollywood, CA
350 drawings made during the artist's travels, in his usual satirical and witty style.Presentation copy from the artist, inscribed on the half-title page: ''Pour Ga' Jean & Pegeen , ...
Category
20th Century North American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Santa Fe Art. Ellis, Simone, Published by Crescent Books., New York., 1993 Large
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Santa Fe Art. Ellis, Simone. Published by Crescent Books., New York., 1993.
Large hardcover book.
Illustrated in black, white and color. Important refer...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Unusual Folk aRT "CARTOON" hand painted child's high chair /tray
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Folk aRT "CARTOON" hand painted child's high chair /tray,, Charming little item.. Retains original paint ,,surface,,, Minor veneer missing ( back side). see photo,,Very usabl...
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Cigars Store / Trade Folk Art Wooden Carved Sign. c 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
American Folk art wooden "CIGARS" sign from the 1920's.
Great old Store Trade sign. Wood cut to cigar shape. Lettered in Gold Paint.
In good conditions, it was a in doors sign. Perfect for any cigar smoker.
Cigars History:
A cigar is basically dried tobacco leaves that are rolled and wrapped by other tobacco leaves in order to give you a full tobacco smoking experience.
Cigars are becoming more popular all around the world recently because they are exposed to a pop culture where a lot of famous people like Michael Jordan and Arnold Schwarzenegger smoke them.
In order to understand why cigars have become very well-known, we need to take a good look at their history and where they came from. That way, we can truly understand this pop phenomenon. Here is a brief history of cigars.
Origin of Cigars
The exact origin of cigars is not entirely known but historians believe that cigars were first invented by the ancient Mayans.
The ancient Mayans would collect tobacco leaves and wrap them up in a plantain leave in order to smoke it. An ancient Mayan pot...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Antique Tall Copper Storage Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An authentic and all original condition copper Repoussé food storage chest. Tin lined with repousse palmettes on the hinged lid. Brass top handle and lock plate. Originally acquired from a large collection of Nautical items...
Category
19th Century Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Scratch-Built Tricycle Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century scratch-built tricycle model.
A charming example of an English scratch built folk art child’s tricycle model. Constructed from a metal frame, wooden wheels, han...
Category
1920s British Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Antique German Folk Art Spun Cotton Wool Santa Claus Ornament Doll Figurine
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique German spun cotton wool Santa Claus Christmas ornament doll with hand painted composition face.
Measure: 9".
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Ceramic, Wool, Cotton
Large Antique Mexican Architectural Religious Niche Altar
Located in Forney, TX
An antique Mexican hand-crafted architectural church cathedral carved, distressed painted white wooden religious folk art niche - altarpiece from the early 20th century. Use for home shrines, votive offerings, display Retablo, Santo figures, candles.
Very good quality and craftsmanship. Rustic, elegantly aged, some chippy paint. No figures are included, we have some available separately as well as other religious relics...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Large Wood Logs Cross with Metal and Glass decorations
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Large Wood Logs Cross with Metal and Glass decorations. $975
This large cross is made of a beautiful pair of dark wood logs, then extensively decorated with metal elements ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Hand Carved And Painted Wooden Carousel Horse Head
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Hand-carved and painted massive wooden horse head, late 19th century, probably from a small carousel or children's toy. Very nice patina through peeling paint and wear.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Pillowcase Made from a Matyo Embroidery, Hungary, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accomodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is reccommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silk
Floor Cushion, Pillowcase Made from a Matyo Embroidery, Hungary, Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accomodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is reccommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silk
19th C English Field Artillery Ammunition Carrier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th C English Field Artillery Ammunition Carrier dating about 1850 - 1860. The carrier has painted canvas over a wood frame and heavy leather carring handle. The carrier is sta...
Category
19th Century English Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Ornate Scrolled Iron Slatted Wood Toy Childs Christmas Sleigh Sled Toboggan
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage folk art toy or child's Christmas sleigh/ sled / toboggan. Made of slatted wood with scrolled iron accents featuring cut out Christmas trees. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
Folk Art Tree Branch Tabletop Easel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tabletop easel composed of tree branches nailed together (ca. Mid-20th century, USA).
Wonderful American Folk Art craft in the Adirondack / Rustic styl...
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
1930s Austrian Horse Toy
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful 1930s Austrian horse toy. Wonderful patina.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bentwood
Indoor Cricket Game Hand Made Wood Set of 18 Pieces, circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an original wooden Cricket Game, all handmade, comprising 18 pieces, for indoor use on a table or carpet, all dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, circa 1900.
Th...
Category
Early 20th Century English Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Chinese Painted Bamboo Walking Stick, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century walking stick from northern China is comprised of a length of thin bamboo that has been steamed and bent into a hook shape. The bamboo segments are painted in alter...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bamboo
Hand Block Printed Anatolian Quilt, Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Hand block printing is one of the land marks of Western Anatolian material culture. These quilts have been used either as prayer mats of wall hangings.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
Shigaraki the Potters' Valley 1st Edition 1979 Japan Hardcover Book by Louise Al
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Shigaraki the potters valley 1st Edition 1979 Japan. by Louise Allison Cort.
This is a study of one of the most influential ceramic traditions to emerge from Japan. It details the site of Shigaraki, its valuable wares and the potters who produced them, from their beginnings in the 10th century, to the present day. The farmer-potters of Shigaraki, a rural valley outside the ancient capital...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Pillowcase Made from a Matyo Embroidery, Hungary, Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accomodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is reccommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silk
Lindstrom's Gold Star Marble Game Board, Dated 1934
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mariner compass marble game board is in amazing condition and is all completely original. It has the original label on the reverse and was manufactured in Bridgeport, Conn. and ...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
19th Century Whaler Made Turned Ebony Stemmed Cup
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century whaler made carved and turned ebony stemmed cup. "Manila P.I." painted on one side. Manila, Philippine Islands would have been a port of call on ...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Ebony
Pair of Impressive Mounted Woolly Mammoth Teeth Bookends
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of impressive mounted Woolly Mammoth teeth bookends.
Each tooth is set into a carved out block of wood, then the hole was fill and teeth surround...
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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Enamel
Arts and Crafts Embossed Brass Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Embossed Brass Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand
A Good looking piece, the stand is round with an embossed tavern scene showing jolly merry making musicians
It is 17”...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Dominos
Located in London, GB
POW Dominos 28
late 19th Century Napoleonic prisoner of war (POW) hand carved set of dominos, in a sliding painted lid box.
Size in inches: BOX H 5” x W 1.8” x D 1.2” (28 Domi...
Category
1880s Unknown Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bone
Pillowcase Made from a Matyo Embroidery, Hungary, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accomodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is reccommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silk
Very Long Racing Scull or Oar from Eton College Windsor
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very Long Racing Scull or Oar from Eton College Windsor
This is a fine quality extra long oar from Eton College, the spoon or blade has blue chevrons ...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Ash
Folk Art Franconia House Altar with Accessories Early 20th Century Wood Carved
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century hand crafted and hand painted House Altar with a lot of Christianity miniatures and accessories. A wonderful decorative...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pewter
African Wood Bed
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
Organic wood day bed
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19th Century African Antique Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Deeply Carved Hat and Coat Hooks Rack
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Deeply carved hat and coat hooks rack
This is a solid piece, carved with Flowers and Leaves, it has 3 oversized brass hooks at the bottom.
The r...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Teak
The Complete Quincy Jones My Journey & Passions Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Complete Quincy Jones: My Journey & Passions: Photos, Letters, Memories & More from Q’s Personal Collection
by Quincy Jones, Maya Angelou (Preface), ...
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20th Century American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Italian Modern Venetian Handmade Blue and Gold Carnival Mask with Feathers
Located in New York, NY
This Folk Art cobalt blue mask is a real Venetian creation, entirely hand-drawn and handcrafted with gold decor and white stone.
Italian Artists have realized this piece in full res...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
Antique White Maple Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials
Located in Tiverton, RI
Our Sunnybrook four poster pencil post bed featuring four hand carved Folk Art inspired bird finials is shown as a Queen in our Antiqued Maple finish. Shown are a Tufted Titmouse, a Red Breasted Nuthatch, a Black Capped Chickadee and an American Goldfinch...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Folk Art more furniture and collectibles for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art more furniture and collectibles 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 more furniture and collectibles created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, folk art, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art more furniture and collectibles 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 more furniture and collectibles, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, J. Chein & Co., Louis Marx and Company, 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 more furniture and collectibles differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $29 and tops out at $45,000 while the average work can sell for $654.
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