Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
1920s British Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century British Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Glass, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century European Medieval Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Copper, Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Pine
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood, Paint
1920s British Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Pine
1920s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Pine
Late 19th Century Scandinavian Late Victorian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Lead
1920s British Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Faux Leather
1920s British Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Iron
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Pine
Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Oak
Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Hide, Beads, Feathers
Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Hide
1880s British Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Copper
1920s Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood
1920s Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Pine
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Pine
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Pine, Paint
1780s Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Iron
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Pine
Late 18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century European Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Paint
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Pine
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Pine
19th Century British Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Oak
Late 18th Century Chinese Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Pine
Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Early 1800s Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Iron, Brass
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood, Gesso, Paint
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Pine
Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Glass, Hardwood, Paint
18th Century and Earlier Irish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Pine
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Pine
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood
1910s French Neoclassical Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Glass, Plaster, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Pine
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A Close Look at folk-art Furniture
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.
Finding the Right decorative-objects for You
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.