Native American broadly describes any Indigenous people in North America and encompasses hundreds of tribes and groups, all with distinct cultures. Native American–style furniture and decor likewise varies widely, from pieces created by Indigenous people to those appropriated by non-native designers.
Indigenous furniture’s rich heritage includes the bentwood boxes of the Northwest Coast carved from cedar for storing household or ceremonial objects. Generations of Native American people have made baskets for holding household items, with those in the Northeast using sweetgrass and those in the Southeast using pine needles and wicker. Artisans in the Plateau region wove watertight pieces like cradles from plant materials. Although these objects were intricately made, they were usually utilitarian rather than decorative.
The colonization of North America and the removal of Indigenous people from their lands led to the suppression of these practices. Many styles that used Native American motifs — such as Southwestern style, which was heavily influenced by the geometric patterns of Navajo textiles — have historically not involved Indigenous creators and, instead, have taken their traditions without their tribal context.
When decorating a home with Native American–style furniture, it is important to do so respectfully, by understanding the origins of motifs and objects and examining who profits from their sale. There are now Indigenous-led companies, such as Cherokee designer Cray Bauxmont-Flynn’s Amatoya and Totem House Design, promoting Indigenous work in furniture and home decor. Supporting Indigenous artists and artisans is essential to confronting the still pervasive issue of cultural appropriation in design.
Find a collection of Native American living room furniture, folk art, rugs and carpets, decorative objects and other items on 1stDibs.
18th Century Native American Ash Burl Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from a single burl of ash, this 18th-century Native American bowl—likely from the Northeastern United States—carries the quiet authority of an object shaped by necessity and t...
Ash
Late 19th Century Native American Zuni Bowl
Located in Southampton, NY
Native American Zuni bowl, circa 1880.
Pottery
Southwestern Native American Pueblo Pottery Vessel
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Native American Handmade Pueblo Pottery Vessel. Vessel features a classic Pueblo geometric design in rich brown over a terracotta background. The rounded globular form is dec...
Pottery
Mexican Tarahumara Leather Bound Earthenware Olla Water Vessel Jug Pot 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 20th century Native Tarahumara Mexican / Southwestern olla / water pot. Made of red clay / terracotta by the indigenous tribal Indians, it features a round, saucer-like form ...
Leather, Earthenware
Vintage Likely Native American Birch Bark and Sweetgrass Hand-Sewn Bowl
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage hand-crafted bowl is believed to be made from natural birch bark with decorative sweetgrass lacing and detailed stitching, showcasing traditional Native American craftsm...
Wood
Yavapai Native American Pictorial Basket, circa 1900s
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Yavapai pictorial basket with quadrupeds and man figures. Stunning and visual. Great display piece. Shows little if any use. Period: First quarter...
Other
Geometric Native American Pima Tray/Bowl, circa 1900
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large Pima tray/bowl with geometric design and dark center. Very nice tray with little, if any wear. Period: First quarter 20th century Origin: Pima Size: ...
Other
Graphic Apache Tray, circa 1900
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Finely woven apache tray with stacked triangles heading towards center circle. Great condition, little if any wear. Period: circa 1900 Origin: Apache Size...
Other
Apache Pictorial Basket, circa 1900
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Finely woven pictorial apache basket with flower design, dogs, humanoids and geometrics. Period: circa 1900 Origin: Apache, Arizona Size: 4" x 14". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s ...
Other
$6,000
Miwok Woven Bowl
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Finely woven Miwok bowl with multiple geometric designs on side and bottom. Period: Last quarter of the 19th century. Origin: Miwok. Size: 5" x 9". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’...
Other
Vintage Hand-Painted "Flaming Desert" Pottery Bowl by Anasazi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand turned vintage "Flaming Desert" pottery bowl by Anasazi tribe of the four corners region of the southwest United States, circa 1990. The piece has exquisite detail and...
Pottery
Hand Sculpted Vase, Mayan Travertine, Taller Maya, 2024
By Taller Maya
Located in New York, NY
This hand-carved vessel in cream-toned Mayan travertine reflects the material clarity and sculptural restraint characteristic of contemporary Mexican stonework. Produced by Taller Ma...
Travertine
Pictorial Acoma Olla Pottery
By Acoma
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hand thrown and painted pictorial Acoma top rim with geometrics below. Hand thrown, thick walled, signed on bottom B. Concho, Acoma, N.M. Primitive and "folky." Period: Mid-20th century Origin: Acoma Size: 12" H x 11" W Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Native American, Pottery, Acoma Olla...
Pottery
Large Rattan Native American Basket - Stickley era W7416
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Large Rattan Native American Basket - W7416 This is a large native American woven basket in very good condition. Although there is no marking ...
Rattan, Reed
Late 17th-Early 18th Century Italian Majolica Bowl
Located in Hudson, NY
This good sized bowl is a great example of the majolica wares produced in Italy throughout the 15th, 16th, 17, and 18th centuries. Humble and simple but highly decorative and enterta...
Majolica
$550
H 3.55 in W 13 in D 21.26 in
Mesquite Trough Bowl from Zacatecas, Northern México, Late 19th Century
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Hand carved 19th century from Western México, carved from a solid block of mezquite wood. Serves wonderfully as a center piece to a table or a decorative wall hanging.
Wood
Pictorial Acoma Olla Pottery
By Acoma
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hand thrown and painted pictorial Acoma top rim with geometrics below. Hand thrown, thick walled, signed on bottom B. Concho, Acoma, N.M. Primitive and "folky." Period: Mid-20th century Origin: Acoma Size: 12" H x 11" W Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Native American, Pottery, Acoma Olla...
Pottery
Late 19th Century Woven American Basket
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century woven double shape basket, American. Superbly made. Note the exceptional woven design around the handle drops. 3.25" h. to basket top rim. 5.5" dia., 5" h. over han...
Reed
Antique Handcrafted Terracotta Water Jug – Rustic Earthenware Pot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This authentic antique terracotta water jug is a beautifully aged example of traditional earthenware pottery, handcrafted using time-honored techniques. The vessel features a classic...
Earthenware
Historic Native American Pueblo Polychrome Water Jar
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is an authentic historic Native American Pueblo water jar, or “olla,” with dual-loop handles and bold polychrome floral decoration dating roughly from the 1880s to the 1920s...
Pottery, Paint
$350
H 8.67 in W 7.88 in D 6.11 in
Vintage Chinese Willow Fisherman Basket, Handcrafted Storage, 1900s
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
Vintage Chinese Willow Fisherman Basket, Handcrafted Storage, 1900s Description: Vintage Chinese fisherman basket hand woven from natural willow wood with removable lid. This woven ...
Willow
Late 19th Century German Porcelain Reticulated Floral Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This late 19th century German porcelain reticulated centerpiece bowl is a remarkable example of European decorative artistry, combining delicate craftsmanship with vibrant, lifelike ...
Gold
1910-1920 Papago Pictorial Indian Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pictorial papago Indian basket from 1910-1920 is in very good condition.
Willow
$360Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.25 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Vintage Southwest Native American Woven Woven Reed Basket 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Southwest Native American Woven Woven Reed Basket 20thC Measures - 5 1/4" x 5 5/8" x 5 5/8" A finely crafted vintage Southwest Native American basket from the 20th century. T...
Reed
Large Late 19th Century Rose Medallion Chinese Export Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Rose Medallion Chinese Export bowl from the late 19th century. Surrounded by classical oriental scenes around the outside and within the ce...
Porcelain, Paint
Western Apache Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Western Apache San-Carno basketry. Prominent California State, in great condition.
Other
Navajo Art Pottery Horsehair Ceramic Etched Bowl by JJ Navajo New Mexico
By Navajo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Navajo Art Pottery Etched Ceramic Bowl stamped JJ Navajo Handmade with Horsehair firing technique Jerry and Joann Johnson Navajo American Indian Pottery...
Pottery
"Paquime Pottery" Decorative Bowl by Ana Trillo for Mata Ortiz
By Mata Ortiz
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand turned "Paquime Pottery" decorative bowl by Ana Trillo for Mata Ortiz, circa 2000s. The piece has exquisite detail and design with a bird catching a fish in the center...
Pottery
"Paquime Pottery" Decorative Bowl by Baudel Lopez Corona for Mata Ortiz
By Mata Ortiz
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand turned "Paquime Pottery" decorative bowl by Baudel Lopez Corona for Mata Ortiz, circa 2000s. The piece has exquisite detail and design; it is in very good condition wi...
Pottery
Native Clay Carved Black and Brown Seed Pot, Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small blackware seed pot created from native clay, and incised with a decorative Native American design. This beautiful piece will be great displayed on a s...
Clay
Sold
H 2.25 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Native American Southwestern Hand Built Terracotta Pottery Red Painted Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful gem. Perhaps Southwestern Pueblo pottery. Came from a collection of other Native American objects - pottery, blankets, rugs, etc. The small bowl is clearly well made a...
Terracotta
Sold
H 3 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
Native American Southwestern Hand Built Terracotta Pottery Blackened Center Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
An interesting piece. Perhaps Southwestern Pueblo Pottery. It came from a collection of other Native American objects - pottery, rugs, blankets, etc... The bowl is well made, wond...
Terracotta
Large Scale 18th Century American Turned Burl Bowl With Great Color
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Great color and of a large proportion and a beautiful surface and color. In very good condition overall. Either maple or ashwood with shaped rim and foot. Most likely Native American...
Ash, Maple
Collection of 9 Miniature Native American Acoma Pottery
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Collection of 9 miniature Acoma jars all signed G.R. Ballo, Doris Pairicio, R. Malie, R.M., J.E. One dated '35. All exceptionally well painted. Largest 2 1/2" x 2 3/4". Marked on bot...
Pottery
Native American Maidu Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Maidu bowl with continuous quail top knot design on sides. 1/2" stair step on bottom and fully ticked rim. Period: Last quarter 19th Century Origin: Mai...
Other
Native American Acoma Bowl
By Acoma
Located in Southampton, NY
Native American Acoma bowl.
Pottery
Early 20th Century Native American Santa Domingo Bowl
Located in Southampton, NY
Early 20th Century Native American earthenware bowl hand formed and painted in slip glazes in the characteristic black and white colors by a potte...
Pottery