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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
Italian Specimen Marble / Pietra Dura Occasional Table, 20th Century
Italian Specimen Marble / Pietra Dura Occasional Table, 20th Century

Italian Specimen Marble / Pietra Dura Occasional Table, 20th Century

Located in Round Top, TX

Italian Specimen Marble / Pietra Dura Occasional Table, 20th Century A striking Italian specimen marble or pietra dura occasional table featuring an intricately inlaid circular top c...

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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Marble

Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase or Ink Pot in Lavender and Brown
Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase or Ink Pot in Lavender and Brown

Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase or Ink Pot in Lavender and Brown

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A beautiful piece of studio pottery, this round clay vase will add interest to any space. It is created from clay, and glazed in brown on the bottom, a...

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20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Emil Janel (Swedish American 1897-1981) Woodcarving Doctor Sculpture
Emil Janel (Swedish American 1897-1981) Woodcarving Doctor Sculpture

Emil Janel (Swedish American 1897-1981) Woodcarving Doctor Sculpture

Located in San Francisco, CA

Detailed Caricature wood carving of a doctor and patient, signed Emil Janel. Emil Janel was a Swedish-born, American artist. A still life painter, he is mainly known for his caricat...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rug & Kilim’s Swedish Style Rug in Brown with Figural Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Swedish Style Rug in Brown with Figural Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Swedish Style Rug in Brown with Figural Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in a special blend of Ghazni wool, this 8x10 rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s custom-classics Burano Collection—inspired by mid-century Scandinavian folk...

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2010s Indian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Lacquer Speckled Sewing Table Cupboard by Artist Ira Yeager
Lacquer Speckled Sewing Table Cupboard by Artist Ira Yeager

Lacquer Speckled Sewing Table Cupboard by Artist Ira Yeager

By Ira Yeager

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Folk art sewing table that has been repurposed as a cupboard and lacquer speckled by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). The cupboard features a flip top over a wood case fronted by a large door. The inside has open storage area with small storage bins on the back of the door. The case has rounded front corners and is supported by tulip shaped feet with a black lacquer finish. Whimsical pumpkin or marigold speckled lacquer over a black ground with a gloss finish. Ira painted antique furniture...

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20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Dated 1967 UNIQUE Rosemaling Armchair, Scandinavian Folk Art, Farmhouse / Cabin
Dated 1967 UNIQUE Rosemaling Armchair, Scandinavian Folk Art, Farmhouse / Cabin

Dated 1967 UNIQUE Rosemaling Armchair, Scandinavian Folk Art, Farmhouse / Cabin

Located in Skien, NO

Elevate your space with this stunning handcrafted and painted folk art farmhouse armchair from Telemark, Norway. Expertly crafted from natural pine, this unique piece features a clas...

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1960s Norwegian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine

Large Antique Wicker Boulangerie Basket
Large Antique Wicker Boulangerie Basket

Large Antique Wicker Boulangerie Basket

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Large antique handmade wicker market Boulangerie basket.

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1950s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wicker

Folk Art Pictorial Wool Rug, Animals and Village Scenes, Neutral Tones, 3x5
Folk Art Pictorial Wool Rug, Animals and Village Scenes, Neutral Tones, 3x5

Folk Art Pictorial Wool Rug, Animals and Village Scenes, Neutral Tones, 3x5

Located in New York, NY

This hand-knotted 3' x 5' wool rug features a folk art–inspired pictorial landscape composed of animals, village dwellings, trees, and abstract terrain rendered in earthy browns, tau...

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2010s Indian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

African Masai Beaded Traditional Artifact Wall Decor
African Masai Beaded Traditional Artifact Wall Decor

African Masai Beaded Traditional Artifact Wall Decor

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage African Masai Beaded Traditional Wedding Necklace Artifact Wall Decor from Kenya. One of a kind piece artifact , expertly hand beaded by the skillful Maasai people. This Bold and colorful necklace is worn among the Masai people of Kenya during weddings and special festivals. Colorful beadwork, each color bead represents a different aspect of the Maasai culture: Bravery, (red), Energy (blue), Purity (white), Nourishment (green), Warmth & Generosity (orange), Cycle of Life (yellow ), and Black represents the color of the people and daily struggles - their unity and harmony. Handmade Artifact wall decor Maasai Tribal colorful jewelry African necklace...

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Late 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Beads

Vintage Boho Marquetry Wood Lamps - A Pair
Vintage Boho Marquetry Wood Lamps - A Pair

Vintage Boho Marquetry Wood Lamps - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Illuminate your space with the warmth and craftsmanship of this striking pair of vintage turned wood table lamps. Masterfully constructed using a segmented or marquetry technique, th...

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Pair of Italian Terracotta Lions
Midcentury Pair of Italian Terracotta Lions

Midcentury Pair of Italian Terracotta Lions

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of midcentury Italian lions, male and female crafted in terracotta with a white glaze and painted details looking quite friendly.

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20th Century Italian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Indian Carved Wood Elephant Stand or Pedestal
Antique Indian Carved Wood Elephant Stand or Pedestal

Antique Indian Carved Wood Elephant Stand or Pedestal

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive antique Indian elephant stand carved from a hardwood featuring a carved character on the top over a fancy saddle with floral carvings, a parcel gilt and paint decorated el...

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20th Century Indian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Stone

Ladder Back Arm Chair & Foot Stool Set
Ladder Back Arm Chair & Foot Stool Set

Ladder Back Arm Chair & Foot Stool Set

$1,340Sale Price / set|20% Off

Ladder Back Arm Chair & Foot Stool Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These amazing hand crafted and hand painted ladder back arm chair & matching ottoman or foot stool.The chair and ottoman have the original hand rush seat and stool.Fantastic reproduc...

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20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Whimsical Folk Art Painted Lady Liberty Political Figure
Whimsical Folk Art Painted Lady Liberty Political Figure

Whimsical Folk Art Painted Lady Liberty Political Figure

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Whimsical hand made carved wood and painted folk art hanging liberty figure.

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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Solid Teak Wood Column Base of Traditional Javanese House, Organic c. 1900
Solid Teak Wood Column Base of Traditional Javanese House, Organic c. 1900

Solid Teak Wood Column Base of Traditional Javanese House, Organic c. 1900

By Southeast Asia

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderful soild teak wood column base the once occupied the interior structure of a traditional Javanese "Limasan" house. Limasan houses have a design ancestry of more than a mille...

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Teak

Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India
Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India

Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful handcrafted antique tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with with lid, handle and brass latch. The metal is delicately and int...

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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper, Tin

Early 20th Century Weather Vane Copper Harbor Lighthouse Three-Dimensional
Early 20th Century Weather Vane Copper Harbor Lighthouse Three-Dimensional

Early 20th Century Weather Vane Copper Harbor Lighthouse Three-Dimensional

Located in Nicolosi, IT

An early 20th century copper weather vane featuring a striking three-dimensional harbor lighthouse subject. This unusual piece stands out for its sculptural quality and charming arch...

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1920s Italian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Copper

Chandelier Wood Rustic Swedish 18th Century, Sweden
Chandelier Wood Rustic Swedish 18th Century, Sweden

Chandelier Wood Rustic Swedish 18th Century, Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Chandelier wood rustic Swedish 18th century, Sweden. A chandelier made in Sweden during the 18th century. Body in wood with candleholders in metal for 16 candles.

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18th Century European Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

Late 19th century pair of French bronze harlequin figures by Alfred Grevin C1870
Late 19th century pair of French bronze harlequin figures by Alfred Grevin C1870

Late 19th century pair of French bronze harlequin figures by Alfred Grevin C1870

Located in Central England, GB

We have for offer a fantastic pair of 19th-century bronze figures by Alfred Grevin (1827 – 1892). He was an artist and a leading caricaturist best known during his lifetime for his c...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Bronze

1880s Traditional American Geometric Folk Art Multicolor Antique Hooked Wool Rug
1880s Traditional American Geometric Folk Art Multicolor Antique Hooked Wool Rug

1880s Traditional American Geometric Folk Art Multicolor Antique Hooked Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

This is a delightful and highly authentic small antique American Hooked accent rug, dating back to circa 1880. Measuring a versatile 2'2" x 3'6", this wool textile features a charmin...

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1880s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Folk Art Table from Northern Sweden
Folk Art Table from Northern Sweden

Folk Art Table from Northern Sweden

Located in Chireno, TX

Rustic folk art table from Northern Sweden circa 1820-1839. Venacular side table painted in faux grain. All original painted finish on apron and legs. Painted finish on top of table ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

18th Century English Folk Art Chair
18th Century English Folk Art Chair

18th Century English Folk Art Chair

Located in Greenwich, CT

Most unusual English oak armchair with profuse carving to rails, crest and arms and possessing great color and patination. Custom crewelwork cushion over later plank seat, carved to ...

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1760s English Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Oak

Collection of Mexican Prayer Plaques "Retablos Ex-Votos" from 1950s and 1960s
Collection of Mexican Prayer Plaques "Retablos Ex-Votos" from 1950s and 1960s

Collection of Mexican Prayer Plaques "Retablos Ex-Votos" from 1950s and 1960s

Located in North Miami, FL

This is an amazing and important collection of 8 plaques (7 tin metal and one in wood) that have been hand painted by Catholic religious devotees in gratitude to either Christ, Virgi...

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1950s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Tin

Nest of Three 19th Century Signed Nantucket Lightship Baskets
Nest of Three 19th Century Signed Nantucket Lightship Baskets

Nest of Three 19th Century Signed Nantucket Lightship Baskets

By Rowland Folger

Located in Nantucket, MA

Nest of three Nantucket lightship baskets, the swing handles, staves and the ears ( which attach the handle to the basket) are all carved from oak. The bottoms are made from pine and each are stenciled with the maker's mark, "R Folger Maker Nantucket Mass." Rowland Folger (1803-1883) is considered one of Nantucket's first makers of lightship baskets. His baskets are very durable and were definitely used as utilitarian.These three baskets were discovered in an attic, where they were living for the last 90 years...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Vintage Tribal Wool Rug by Berber Tribes, Handwoven, 1960s
Moroccan Vintage Tribal Wool Rug by Berber Tribes, Handwoven, 1960s

Moroccan Vintage Tribal Wool Rug by Berber Tribes, Handwoven, 1960s

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan vintage tribal organic wool rug, Safran earth tone colors, Handwoven by the Berber women of the Middle Atlas of Morocco. Geometrical abstract designs, great collector pi...

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1960s Moroccan Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

19thc Original Painted Bucket.
19thc Original Painted Bucket.

19thc Original Painted Bucket.

$540Sale Price|20% Off

19thc Original Painted Bucket.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc Hand made wooden bucket in original paint. Great green over old blue painted surface.

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Indonesian Brass Betel Tray, c. 1900
Indonesian Brass Betel Tray, c. 1900

Indonesian Brass Betel Tray, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This open brass box was originally the case of an early 20th century betel box set from Indonesia, filled with small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid. ...

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Brass

“40 Acres and a Mule” Satirical Folk Art Painting, American School,  19th C.
“40 Acres and a Mule” Satirical Folk Art Painting, American School,  19th C.

“40 Acres and a Mule” Satirical Folk Art Painting, American School, 19th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

“40 Acres and a Mule” Satirical Folk Art Painting, American School, Late 19th Century Oil on Canvas, laid to stiff board. Measures: 22.875" w x 19.125" h A compelling and historic...

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Mason Premier Grade Bluebill Drake, circa 1920
Mason Premier Grade Bluebill Drake, circa 1920

Mason Premier Grade Bluebill Drake, circa 1920

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique Mason Premier Grade Bluebill Drake Decoy, circa 1920, having head with glass eyes and carved mandible, nares and nail on bill, attached to hollow carved two part body (seam i...

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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

20thc Full Body Copper Deer Weather Vane Mounted
20thc Full Body Copper Deer Weather Vane Mounted

20thc Full Body Copper Deer Weather Vane Mounted

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20thc Full body patinaed copper reindeer weather vane. This stag weather vane is in good shape with minor dings or dents from age and use.This deer is on a custom iron mount as well.

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20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Copper

Splendid 1820 Naive Folk Art Crucifixion European Polychrome Wood
Splendid 1820 Naive Folk Art Crucifixion European Polychrome Wood

Splendid 1820 Naive Folk Art Crucifixion European Polychrome Wood

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Splendid naive folk art handmade polychrome wood crucifixion in almost intact original condition. Collectors find.

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1820s Austrian Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Tribal Silver Jewelry Set Choker and Bracelet
Moroccan Tribal Silver Jewelry Set Choker and Bracelet

Moroccan Tribal Silver Jewelry Set Choker and Bracelet

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A Moroccan Tribal jewelry vintage set of a bracelet and a chocker inlaid with colorful glass beads in red and green and dangling coins. Silver, but not of the standard of sterling and richly embellished with applied silver designs and filigree. Chocker size: 10" height x 8" wide bracelet: 3"5 diameter x 1". German nickel silver.

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Norwegian Hand-Carved Birch TroughTelemark, Early 20th Century
Sculptural Norwegian Hand-Carved Birch TroughTelemark, Early 20th Century

Sculptural Norwegian Hand-Carved Birch TroughTelemark, Early 20th Century

Located in Bergen, NO

Sculptural Norwegian Hand-Carved Birch Trough Telemark, Early 20th Century Exceptional hand-carved wooden trough originating from Telemark, Norway, early 20th century. Sculpted from...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Beech

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...

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Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood

Harry V. Shourds Signed Vintage Antique Wood Duck Decoy Sculpture
Harry V. Shourds Signed Vintage Antique Wood Duck Decoy Sculpture

Harry V. Shourds Signed Vintage Antique Wood Duck Decoy Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic hand-carved and painted wood duck decoy (possibly a New Jersey Bluebill) by Harry V. Shourds. The piece is signed/branded on the underside. Would be a great additio...

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20th Century Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Taukana Regui Wauja. Ceramic Kamalu hai Snake Canoe I, 2024
Taukana Regui Wauja. Ceramic Kamalu hai Snake Canoe I, 2024

Taukana Regui Wauja. Ceramic Kamalu hai Snake Canoe I, 2024

Located in PARIS, FR

Taukana Regui Wauja Ceramic Kamalu hai Snake Canoe I, 2024 Ceramics and natural pigment This handbuilt ceramic sculpture by Taukana Regui Wauja, an Indigenous artist from the Wauja ...

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2010s Brazilian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Chesapeake Bay Scaup Drake Sink Box Wing Decoy, circa 1940
Chesapeake Bay Scaup Drake Sink Box Wing Decoy, circa 1940

Chesapeake Bay Scaup Drake Sink Box Wing Decoy, circa 1940

Located in Nantucket, MA

Early Chesapeake Bay Scaup Drake Sink Box Wing Decoy, circa 1940, a very shallow flat bodied decoy in original condition, original black and white paint on head and body, and painted...

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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

1900s Colorful Star Antique American Hooked Rug 5'8" x 11' Wool Folk Art Carpet
1900s Colorful Star Antique American Hooked Rug 5'8" x 11' Wool Folk Art Carpet

1900s Colorful Star Antique American Hooked Rug 5'8" x 11' Wool Folk Art Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'8" x 11' - 173 x 335 ) Small Scatter Size Rugs (5.08ft x 11ft), Circa Date: 1900s. This exceptional example of early 20th-century textile ...

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Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Patinated Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs in Pinewood from 19th. Century
Patinated Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs in Pinewood from 19th. Century

Patinated Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs in Pinewood from 19th. Century

Located in Odense, DK

Charming patinated Swedish folk art chairs made in the 19th. century. All in pinewood and original paint. Great for a side chair or as a small table.

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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century, American School Folk Art "Baby" Horse O/C - Signed
19th Century, American School Folk Art "Baby" Horse O/C - Signed

19th Century, American School Folk Art "Baby" Horse O/C - Signed

Located in Atlanta, GA

This charming 19th-century American School folk art painting, titled "Baby," captures the innocence and vitality of a young horse with delightful naivety and artistic flair. Executed...

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Vintage West African Mandingo Tuareg Knife Mali Collectible Craft 1950s
Vintage West African Mandingo Tuareg Knife Mali Collectible Craft 1950s

Vintage West African Mandingo Tuareg Knife Mali Collectible Craft 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage African Mandingo Tribal Tuareg Knife Dagger West Africa.Collectible decorative Tuareg Knife from Mali circa 1950s.This vintage dagger was handcrafted by the Mandingo people of West Africa, it features a engraved metal blade and a wooden handle adorned with engraved leather ornaments. The knife comes complete with its original design leather scabbard with leather fringes to the bottom. The pod is made of leather with various woven and braided patterns in different colors.With typical red and leather bound hilt on a wooden core. The double-edged blade is flat-backed, long leaf-shaped with engraved metal. It includes its original leather scabbard with fringes. Dimensions: * Total length (including leather tassels):approx. 12". * Blade length: Condition: * Good * Wooden hilt, woven leather grip, and sheath with braided patterns in different colors * Double-edged, dull steel blade This unique piece was handcrafted in the West Africa Mali it is perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of antique African folk art. This old African Manding arm dagger knife scabbard is a unique piece that will surely be a great addition to any collection. The blade material is steel, and the cutting edge is a double edge. The handle is made of high-quality leather, and the color of the knife is multi-colored. This dagger is an original piece. This is a genuine old leather sheathed dagger. Made by the Manding people who are indigenous to the Western region of Africa. Wooden hilt. Woven leather grip & sheath. Leather fringe is still pretty supple. Blade is a steel color, very smooth. The knife's sheath is woven leather.This collectible item is perfect for knife enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone who appreciates the beauty and uniqueness of antique weapons...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Steel

Irish Walnut Bench, Hall Seat with Shoe Storage    This is a great piece
Irish Walnut Bench, Hall Seat with Shoe Storage    This is a great piece

Irish Walnut Bench, Hall Seat with Shoe Storage This is a great piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Irish Walnut Bench, Hall Seat with Shoe Storage This is a great piece for a hall way where storage space may be difficult, the bench has high armrests carved with a clover leaf Th...

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1920s Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Carved Wood Swan Preening - Gus Wilson / Frank Finney Style
Antique Carved Wood Swan Preening - Gus Wilson / Frank Finney Style

Antique Carved Wood Swan Preening - Gus Wilson / Frank Finney Style

By Frank Finney

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Acquired on a trip to New Hampshire. Not sure the artist. Carved out of solid wood. Shows Swan/Goose preening with its head back. Rustic finish with some fading/chipping. Head...

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20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Tramp Art Box or Chest, Early 20th Century
Tramp Art Box or Chest, Early 20th Century

Tramp Art Box or Chest, Early 20th Century

Located in London, London

Tramp Art Box or Chest, Early 20th Century Finely detailed tramp art box, hand-carved from layers of chip-carved wood and embellished with brass tacks. The intricate geometric cons...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Seresier Louise-Juste Haitian Steel Sculpture C. 1970's
Seresier Louise-Juste Haitian Steel Sculpture C. 1970's

Seresier Louise-Juste Haitian Steel Sculpture C. 1970's

Located in Vancouver, BC

Recycled steel oil drum in folk art style. Meaning, Seresier would find oil drums that would have washed up on the beach in Haiti and pounded flat and then cut out these figures. They feature themes of Haitian Mythology. An incredible piece of artwork. Signature etched on bottom. Can be hung or has ability to stand up on flat surface. Biography The Louisjuste brothers -Seresier, Janvier, and Joseph,- were born in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti. They learned the art-form from the originator of Haitian metals...

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1970s Haitian Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cut Steel

Salad Servers, Carved Olive Wood and Bone, Kenya
Salad Servers, Carved Olive Wood and Bone, Kenya

Salad Servers, Carved Olive Wood and Bone, Kenya

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Salad servers in olive wood and bone, Kenya 1990s Cleverly carved from a single piece of wild olive wood using simple hand tools. Rustic pair of wooden salad servers showcasing the...

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1990s Kenyan Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Bone, Horn, Wood, Olive

Nativity Scene Mexican Folk Art Painted Gourd  20th Century
Nativity Scene Mexican Folk Art Painted Gourd  20th Century

Nativity Scene Mexican Folk Art Painted Gourd 20th Century

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

A rare and finely executed Mexican folk art nativity scene painted on a natural gourd (guaje) by renowned artisan Francisco “Chico” Coronel Navarro f...

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2010s Mexican Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Set of Two Small Folk Art Hand Carved Trench Art Whimsy Ball in Cage Sculptures
Set of Two Small Folk Art Hand Carved Trench Art Whimsy Ball in Cage Sculptures

Set of Two Small Folk Art Hand Carved Trench Art Whimsy Ball in Cage Sculptures

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Two small trench art hand-carved whimsy 'ball in cage' sculptures, each whittled from one continuous piece of wood (ca. early 20th Century, USA). Naïve style lacking refinement and p...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Hand Painted Indian Folk Art Stand or Low Table  A Lovely Decorative piece
Hand Painted Indian Folk Art Stand or Low Table  A Lovely Decorative piece

Hand Painted Indian Folk Art Stand or Low Table A Lovely Decorative piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Hand Painted Indian Folk Art Stand or Low Table A Lovely Decorative piece painted in a green pallet with small Flowers This little metal table is very sta...

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19th Century Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Tin

Antique Burmese Carved Architectural Wood Pole
Antique Burmese Carved Architectural Wood Pole

Antique Burmese Carved Architectural Wood Pole

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking architectural pole carved from solid teak that was used for building construction in Burma circa 19th century. Serving both structural and ornamental purposes, this types of carved poles...

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19th Century Burmese Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Swedish Hand-Carved 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Wabi Sabi Bowl in Pine
Swedish Hand-Carved 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Wabi Sabi Bowl in Pine

Swedish Hand-Carved 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Wabi Sabi Bowl in Pine

Located in Örebro, SE

This is a beautiful Swedish hand-carfted, carved 19th century wooden bowl in Wabi Sabi style. It comes made in an oblong piece of pine, perhaps a thin trunk but more likely a thick ...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pine

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.