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Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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
Period: 19th Century
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

19th century hand painted Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century hand painted swedish chest of drawers circa 1840. Good quality swedish commode, quite possibly from the dalarna region. Heavy chest of drawers made from solid thick pi...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Large Hand Painted Cupboard from South of France Beautifully painted
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Hand Painted Cupboard from South of France Beautifully painted and unrestored French Country Cupboard, this is a large deep cupboard, it has one long shelf enclosed by 2 panel...
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19th Century Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ironstone

Folk Art Monoxylite Cabinet, Denmark, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
The rustic monoxylite cabinet from 19th century Denmark showcases the timeless craftsmanship of that era. Its solid wood construction and one-of-a-kind monoxylite back not only offer...
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19th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Rare Early 19th Century Swedish Provincial Wall Cupboard
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Rare and unusually small early 19th century provincial wall cupboard in Its original finish. ca 1800 Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

1834 Light Blue Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Albignasego, IT
Tyrolean painted chest dated 1834 Measurements: H. 73m – L. 127cm – D. 56cm Period: 1834 Origin: Tyrol Essence: Fir Painted chest, entirely made of fir wood. On the front there is ...
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1830s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fir

Original Blue Painted Pine Armoire, dated 1835
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful painted pine armoire still maintains the quality and details of the original hand-painted finish with background tones of soft blue and teal. Note in the crown/bonnet...
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Spruce and stone pine pantry cabinet, late 1800s
Located in Casaleone, IT
Sideboard / pantry with 3 interior shelves with secrets. Door with wire mesh and interior glass. Wax finish. Original hardware. Measurements at the frame. Other information or photo...
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1880s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Fir

Stone pine dresser
Located in Casaleone, IT
Chest of drawers made entirely of stone pine with interior storage drawers in the first drawer. Original double lock with key. Period decoration. More photos and information at the...
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1840s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Early 19th century Swedish painted wall cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century swedish painted wall cupboard circa 1822. Fine quality dalarna region wall cupboard.  Hand painted in orange, reds and greens.  Shaped cornice below which the ini...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Mid 19th century hand painted Swedish oak coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century hand painted Swedish oak coffer circa 1852. Beautiful dome top coffer made from solid oak.  Hand painted using traditional methods in a green, brown and yellow sche...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Paint

Travail Populaire Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century art popular cabinet, a timeless masterpiece crafted from rich, dark solid wood with unparalleled craftsmanship. Beautiful details carved into the wood showcase the impec...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Spruce cabinet
Located in Casaleone, IT
Spruce closet, origin East Tyrol area. Mid-19th century period Very condition. Spruce 2 door closet with shelves and coat rack. Door mirrors and turned corners. Wax finish with sligh...
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1840s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Fir

Cassettone dipinto
Located in Casaleone, IT
Cassettone in cirmolo decorato, completo di ferramenta originale. 4 cassetti intagliati interni. Dipinto a finto legno con sfondo verde a fiori. Restauro conservativo. Misure di rif...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Cassone nuziale in abete
Located in Casaleone, IT
Cassone da dote dipinto in abete. Datato 1813. Decorazione floreale, con cassetto interno. no serratura. Misure di riferimento alla cornice. Altre immagini o informazioni a richiest...
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1810s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Fir

Painted closet of the Venosta Valley
Located in Casaleone, IT
Decorated fir cabinet with original hardware with shelves and hangers. Finely painted doors with parts with flowers and landscapes. Conservative restoration. Reference measurements ...
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1850s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Fir

Spruce painted cabinet
Located in Casaleone, IT
Painted fir cabinet. Internal shelves and hangers. Large 2 door decorated fir cabinet with interior shelves and hangers. Painted with floral motifs on an ivory background. Restored...
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1840s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Fir

Decorated pantry cupboard, mid-19th century
Located in Casaleone, IT
Decorated pantry cupboard, fir. Origin East Tyrol, Italy. Interlocking shelves and 4 side drawers. Framed top with secret. Restaurata. Reference measurements at the frame. More phot...
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1850s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Fir

Decorated closet from the early 1800s
Located in Casaleone, IT
Decorated fir cabinet dated 1836. Original painting in perfect aesthetic condition. Original hardware. Openable storage room underneath. Available with shelves or hangers. Reference ...
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1830s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Fir

Closet origin Engadine Valley, Switzerland.
Located in Casaleone, IT
Decorated fir cabinet with interior shelves, name and decoration on the frame. Original hardware, parse painting on the sash. Reference measurements at the frame. Other pictures or ...
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1850s Swiss Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Fir

Spruce decorated case
Located in Casaleone, IT
Fir wedding chest complete with original hardware. Very good condition, decorated in faux wood with 6-pointed star. Front and flat and 4 prongs on the sides. Inside storage drawer wi...
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1850s Austrian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Fir

South Tyrolean stone pine closet
Located in Casaleone, IT
South Tyrolean style pine closet with shelf and coat rack. Drawer underneath, various inlays and raised elements. Restored and in excellent condition. Reference measurements at the ...
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1840s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Spruce decorated dresser
Located in Casaleone, IT
Painted dresser , Made of spruce, decorated, with faux marble design in the center. It has no lock or key. Minimally performed conservative restoration. Reference measurements are a...
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1850s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Fir

Mid 19th century traditional Swedish painted coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century traditional Swedish painted coffer circa 1855. Fine quality piece of rustic furniture, with a desirable flat top surface which lends itself to more uses than it's d...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Wedding dowry chest
Located in Casaleone, IT
Decorated fir chest. Dated year 1836 with interior storage drawer and 3 drawers with painted front. Original hardware. Conservative restoration. Good conditions. Reference measureme...
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1830s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Fir

Decorated column cabinet late 19th century
Located in Casaleone, IT
Decorated column cabinet Spruce cabinet with door painted with blue tomolite. Cabinet with 3 interior shelves and left door opening. On the sides are No. 2 columns with capitals. Re...
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1890s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Fir

Threaded oak chest of drawers
Located in Casaleone, IT
Filleted oak chest of drawers with hand-carved curl-lock drawers. Vienna 1800 Excellent state of conservation. Measures of reference to the frame Other imagesand information at cust...
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1850s Austrian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Spruce wedding chest
Located in Casaleone, IT
Fir wedding chest, folk art. Origin South Tyrol, Italy. Dated 1828, interlocking base. Original hardware with interior with drawer and glove box. conservation restoration. Good state...
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1820s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Fir

Stone pine caisson
Located in Casaleone, IT
Dowry chest made entirely of stone pine, complete with all original hardware. Drawer inside. Minimally restored with wax finish. Reference measurements are at the frame. More pictur...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Wedding dowry chest
Located in Casaleone, IT
Spruce wedding chest with drawer and storage. Original hardware. Painted faux wood with red and light blue mirrors with floral decoration. Restorated Reference measurements at the f...
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1850s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Fir

Cassone nuziale
Located in Casaleone, IT
Cassone da dote nuziale decorato in abete completo di ferramenta originale. Volti a sfondo celeste e lesene con capitelli laterali. Basamento a incastro. Ottimo stato di conservazion...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Fir

Cabinet with spruce splashbacks
Located in Casaleone, IT
Spruce cabinet with riser, single body, light blue painted interior, original hardware of the period. Original painting in very good condition. Reference measurements are at the fram...
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1890s Swiss Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Fir

Pair Of American Pine Apothecary Chests
Located in Essex, MA
Each rectangular with multiple drawers with wood knobs and paper labels. From the estate of the founder of Yankee Candle Company.
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Primitive Wall Shelf in Pine, By a Swedish Carpenter, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A truly authentic wall shelf / vitrine, made by a Swedish carpenter in the late 19th century. Constructed from durable pine wood, the shelf exudes a rustic charm characteristic of pr...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Pine

Original Hand Painted Two Door Armoire, Hungary circa 1820
Located in Round Top, TX
This exceptional armoire still maintains its exquisite original hand-painted details and traditional faux wood background. The earth tones and floral patterns were a typical style el...
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Early 19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love these extra long blanket chests. Placed against the wall it has as many uses as the variety of things you can put in it, or it can make a p...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Original Green Painted Single Door Armoire, Germany circa 1820
Located in Round Top, TX
This charming single door armoire is in excellent original condition. The case is painted a dark green with red folk art accents seen in the painted panels, crown and base. The orig...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
This Folk Art painted trunk has the form of a faux mule chest, pretending to have drawers with ceramic knobs, when, in fact, the lid opens on two very long iron strap hinges to a dee...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Original Hand Painted Armoire, Hungary circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This painted pine armoire still maintains the quality and details of the original hand-painted finish in an earth tone pallet. The floral patterns against the faux wood painted backg...
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Hand painted mid 19th century Swedish pine wall cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Hand painted mid 19th century swedish pine wall cupboard circa 1861. Good quality traditional hand painted swedish wall cupboard.  Made ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th century hand painted oak coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century hand painted oak coffer circa 1831. Fine quality piece of swedish folk art, although we have dated this piece from the time it was painted, it is much older, gi...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Paint

19th Century American Tramp Art Cabinet
Located in London, GB
19th Century American Tramp Art Cabinet An authentic example of a late 19th Century hand crafted American tramp art cabinet. Untouched in form, sti...
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19th Century Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Dalarna Folk Art Cabinet dated 1805 with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
Exceptional 19th century Swedish Dalarna Folk Art Corner Cabinet painted with Kurbits with center door, Dalarna, Sweden, inscribed and dated: Anno 1805 all original painting. This ...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Grain Painted Blanket Chest, Pennsylvania
Located in Savannah, GA
A grain painted blanket chest, Pennsylvania circa 1850. 31 ¾ inches wide by 17 ¾ inches deep by 23 ¼ inches tall
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Paint, Wood

American Folk Art Red Painted Hanging Wall-Mounted Shelf, 19th century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
AMERICAN RED-PAINTED HANGING WALL SHELF Probably Pennsylvania circa the first half of the 19th century Item # 310ZPI05Q A compelling and most useful open bookcase, the simple and a...
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century hand decorated Swedish pine coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century hand decorated swedish pine coffer circa 1805. Real piece of rural swedish woodwork from the early 19th century. Pine rectangular box, which has been stained a d...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Antique Swedish Folk Art Solid Pine Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique folk art cabinet from Sweden made during the first years of the 19th century, around 1810. The cabinet is made by hand in solid pine. ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Original Painted Pine Sideboard Cabinet, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This cabinet is a charming representation of early 19th century Swedish craftsmanship, from both the cabinet maker and the painter that created it. The aged patina of the painted finish draws one to it. The single panel door is painted with a traditional floral motif against a soft teal blue background. A traditional faux wood brown painted finish is seen throughout. Note the original lock still functions with key which is included. While you can frequently still find antique original painted trunks...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Original Hand Painted Green Two Door Armoire, Austria circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This remarkable painted armoire still maintains the quality and details of the original green hand-painted finish. Please enlarge photos to appreciate the rich colors and unique patt...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Pine Blanket Chest, Circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful antique blanket chest made of pine from around 1880. The antique blanket chest is also completely original and has a lot of charm. Lock and handles are original. The box ha...
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1880s Austrian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

19th Century English Carved Oak Cabinet
Located in London, GB
19th century English carved oak cabinet English, 19th Century Height 179cm, width 203cm, depth 62cm This solid oak cabinet was made i...
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19th Century English Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Early 19th Century painted pine blanket box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century painted pine blanket box circa 1828. Fine example of the traditional method of storage in sweden, utilising the plentiful pine and hand decorating. Rectangular b...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Original Painted Dalarna Corner Cabinet Cupboard, Sweden dated 1834
Located in Round Top, TX
Bow front, step-back corner cabinet with original hand painted folk art decoration. Dated 1834, this antique pine corner cupboard still ma...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Antique genuine rustic unique pair of Folk Art buffets
Located in Boden, SE
These incredible original painted buffets from Skellefteå, Västerbotten are truly something special! It's rare to find them as a pair, making them even more unique. They feature two...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Original Painted Single Door Armoire from Austria, dated 1834
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely painted armoire still maintains the quality and details of the original hand-painted finish. The soft, gentle colors with delightful floral motifs are beautifully executed. Notice the four panels of flowers in the door against a traditional faux wood brown background. Striking in this armoire is the lovely landscape painting along the lower drawer. Impressive painting continues along the large canted sides while the date of 1834 and monogram of MM are seen under the crown. Note the Christogram, "IHS" painted between the iron key hole and decorative iron pull. Even the lock and key system (still functioning, 1 key included) speak to the high quality of the craftsmanship of this armoire. This original painted single door...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Original Hand Painted Small Cabinet, Austria circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
The colorful painted finish is all original on this delightful small cabinet from Austria resting on tapered feet. Tones of orange, red, brown, yellow, ocher and green are all blend...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Original Painted Corner Cabinet Cupboard, Sweden dated 1824
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique pine corner cabinet still maintains its original earth toned faux wood grain paint with beautiful floral details along panels and crown typical of the Dalarna region of ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Folk Art case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, folk art, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, softwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art case pieces and storage cabinets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Ira Yeager, Robert Thompson, and Salvador Corona. 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 case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $565 and tops out at $41,064 while the average work can sell for $3,450.

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