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Folk Art Tables

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
Mexican Paper Mache Lion Coffee Table by SerMel Tonala Style Sergio Bustamante
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible hand painted and handmade papier mâché lion coffee table in turquoise green by Sermel Tonala Jalisco, Mexico in the style of Sergio Bustamante. It is signed SerMel Tonala ...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Tables

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Glass, Lacquer, Paper

18th Century Swedish Trestle Table
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Charming 19th century Swedish trestle table with a great patina. Easily seats six people, eight if you squeeze ;) Ca 1780.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

19th century hand painted Swedish side table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century hand painted swedish side table circa 1880. Lovely traditional swedish side table in original striking blue paintwork. Rectangular slightly over-sailing top with bull ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine, Paint

Rare 17th century Swedish Vernacular Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Rare 17th century Swedish vernacular farmhouse dining "hedna" table with thick twin plank top and well patinated original surface. ca 1690 Sweden. Seats six people very comfortably. ...
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Late 17th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Folk Art Cottage Farm Tavern Table out of Humbser Brewery Fürth Bavaria 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Tavern Table out of the Humbser brewery in Fürth Bavaria. This table was used in the brewery restaurant's dining room for years. After the brewery closed, we were able to purchase ...
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1950s German Vintage Folk Art Tables

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Wood

Folk Art Cottage Farm Tavern Table out of Humbser Brewery Fürth Bavaria 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A large Tavern Table out of the Humbser brewery in Fürth Bavaria. This table was used in the brewery restaurant's dining room for years. After the brewery closed, we were able to pur...
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1950s German Vintage Folk Art Tables

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Wood

Rare Antique Sculptural Folk Art Powder Blue Painted Twig Table, Circa Late 19th
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare Antique Sculptural Folk Art Powder Blue Painted Twig Table, Circa Late 19th Century. Constructed from a solid painted pine top with elongated naturally formed wood branch legs. ...
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1890s North American Antique Folk Art Tables

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Paint, Driftwood, Wood

Swedish Designer, Side Table, Burl Wood, Sweden, 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A burl wood side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900.
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Wood, Burl

Early 20th Carved Ebonised Elephant heads/trunks Console Table
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
An early 20th century hardwood side table hand carved with beautiful elephant heads/trunks to create the legs of the table. Originally carved in South East Asia, it has a beautifully...
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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Tables

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Wood, Hardwood

Mid-20th Century Pair of Large Southeast Asian Rain Drum Side Tables
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Awesome pair of Southeast Asian rain drum side tables made of bronze. They are absolutely gorgeous, they have a lot of great features, including two elephants going down. These side ...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Tables

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Bronze

19th Century Swedish Trestle Table
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Good early 19th century Swedish provincial trestle table with good patination. ca 1820 Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Folk Art Pine Dining or Work Trestle Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Folk art trestle table, dining or work table from northern Sweden. The table is a genuine antique and made unusually sturdy and charming. The ta...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Swedish pine table Dated circa 1800 Folk Art Peasant high quality Hand Crafted
Located in Forest, BE
Unique Swedish hand crafted pine table/desk circa 1800. Lots of history, patina and traces of time. Very good condition. Could be use as a desk, console or a kitchen table. A true ey...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Early 19th Century Folk Art Side Table or Desk, Scandinavia
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish or Swedish Rectangular Folk Art Table or Desk. The table has tonnes of charm, wear and tear to the finish that gives thus table an unbeatable patina. Most of the original pai...
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Early 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Dutch Folk Art Hindeloopen Painted Tilt Top Table, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Folk Art Hindeloopen tilt top table. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid pine dished oval top, standing on a folding base with three turned splayed legs ...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Natural Live Edge Tripod Table France Late 20th Century
Located in Trensacq, FR
Organic three-legged tree slab table handcrafted in France, circa 1970. Well made, heavy, solid and sound with no hardware. Live edge, good grain, gre...
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Tables

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Wood

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Folk Art “Hindeloopen” Painted Tilt Top Table
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful antique tilt top table that was made in the Northern Netherlands, more specifically Hindeloopen in the late 1800s. The table is made of solid pine and is completely decor...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine, Paint

Small Round Mid-Century Butcher Block, Refurbished with Internal Light Bulbs
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small round Mid-Century butcher block, Internal Lightbulbs and Refurbished.
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Tables

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Epoxy Resin, Maple

Tyrolean coffee table
Located in Casaleone, IT
Small painted coffee table. Good for furnishing, with small drawer. Decorated on a green/blue background with floral motifs on the top. Reference measurements at the frame. More pi...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Folk Art Tables

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Wood, Fir

Tavolo tirolese dipinto, '800
Located in Casaleone, IT
Tavolo tirolese in legno di cirmolo, decorato. Periodo '800 Con gambe tornite, finemente decorato sul piano e con cassetto sottostante. Misure di riferimento alla cornice. Altre imm...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Folk Art Tables

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Wood

Table 8seat Farmhouse Folk Vernacular Cherry 5ftlong Set 8 Ash Ladderback Chairs
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The top with beautiful rich colour for which cherrywood is known figuring and the edge rounded. In four sections as cherry trees are slow growing. The frieze unusually moulded and ...
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1820s British Antique Folk Art Tables

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Cherry

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England to an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Tables

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Iron

Folk Art Secretary Style Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 20th century. Handmade and hand painted. Roof drops down to a desk or storage. Extra storage below. Desk Height - 29.5"
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Late 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Tables

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Wood

19Thc One Drawer Stand From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc One drawer side table or nightstand with original brass drawer pull.This night stand has a wonderful aged patina & in fine sturdy condition.
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1860s American Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Handmade Folk Art Bar Coffee Table, India 1970's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Handmade Folk Art Bar Coffee Table. Made in India, 1970's period. This round coffee table is made from hammered lead sheets over wood panels. This...
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1970s Indian Vintage Folk Art Tables

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Copper, Lead

Rare Swedish Antique Blue Painted Folk Art Country Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique country table from Sweden in folk art. The table is made in solid Swedish pine and is from the area Forsa in Hälsingland. The table ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Folk Art Sidetable in Rye Straw, France, Early 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Folk art side table, a captivating fusion of early twentieth-century design and French craftsmanship. This table is made from durable rye straw and adorned with woven wicker details....
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Early 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Tables

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Wicker, Straw

Folk Art Side Table
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased to offer this great 1940's folk art side table. Legs are vintage thread spools with metal rod running through them for strength. Top is t...
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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Tables

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Wood

Tramp Art Table by Hermitage Des Artistes, NY
Located in Highland, IN
An exquisite example of tramp art with no surface left undecorated, this wonderfully carved tramp art table was made by the group known as the Hermitage Artists. This group created ...
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1980s American Vintage Folk Art Tables

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Wood

19th Century American Blue Painted Center Oval Table
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Early 19th century American table in fabulous early blue paint. Featuring a pair of bulbous urn supports set on a stretcher base with scroll carved feet. The color has a Swedish Gu...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Tables

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Wood, Paint

Spanish 18th century kitchen work table with carved drawer in solid walnut
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
A heavy Spanish 18th century kitchen work table in solid walnut. The table features a beautifully hand-carved drawer and a heavily patinated, butt...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Wood, Walnut

1940s Heavily Carved Teak Gilt Wood Round Drum Coffee Tables, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, tables you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it be...
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1940s European Vintage Folk Art Tables

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Wood

19th century traditional rustic painted Swedish side table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we offer a functional piece of 19th century traditional Swedish furniture circa 1890. Multi purpose table which could serve as a side table, occasional desk or kitchen table. ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Paint, Pine

139cm Swedish folks fishnets knitting tools from 1793 Handmade Unique rare
Located in Forest, BE
This is a set of 3 different but similar wooden structures/tools to build fishnets. Used by folks in the countryside of Sweden. The smaller one is engraved 1793, the others are unmar...
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1790s Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Hardwood

Traditional hand painted Swedish 19th century pine side table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Traditional hand painted 19th century pine side table circa 1870. Rare and quite unique piece of swedish folk art.  Over-sailing pine top which has been hand painted to look like exotic bird feathers.  Pine base which has been painted brown, with a single drawer to the front.  Standing on 4 tapered legs...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Paint, Pine

C.A Paudalho. Artisan Center Table in Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Exceptional center table, unique piece of extreme beauty and utility. Made by wood master C.A Paudalho in the Brazilian northeast during the 1970's. This big artist made a few custom...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Folk Art Tables

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Wood

French Les Clans Wine Box Tray A good looking piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Les Clans Wine Box Tray A good looking piece, made in Wine Box Golden Cedar with a scalloped gallery The tray is a great looking piece, just the thing to present at your ta...
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1990s Folk Art Tables

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Cedar

Large Bronze Asian Rain Drum Coffee Side Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A beautiful and large Southeast Asia patinated original Bronze rain drum. Rain drums was used in Southeast Asian rituals. Their hollow Bronze shape transforms the sound of monsoon r...
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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Tables

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Bronze

Folk Heart Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique carved and pegged constructed primitive folk table featuring a single drawer and heart cutout detail. France circa 19th century. Wear on wood that is consistent with age and u...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Tables

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Wood, Pine

Early 20th century Burmese hand carved side table
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Burmese hand carved side table An exceptionally well carved early 20th century example of a Burmese table. Detailed on the surface with a central three headed god like figure surrounded by floral and geometric shapes and forms. The style of this table is typical of the early 20th century Burmese furniture...
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1930s Balinese Vintage Folk Art Tables

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Wood

20th Century Southeast Asian Burmese Bronze Rain Drum Cocktail Table
Located in Dayton, OH
"Mid-20th century Bronze rain drum side tables. Having intricate geometric decoration throughout the top and body. Along the top are four beautifully realized frogs. The body showcased sculptural elephants, Koi fish and handles. Round glass top can be added for modernization. All night, the sound of rain on my sail, among the reeds- Drop after drop Leading my dreams through the rivers and lakes. -Chin Nung (1687–1764), from Mooring in the Rain at Sung-Ling Rain Drums, also known as Bronze Drums, are functional objects with a higher purpose. Originally crafted as tribal drums used in Southeast Asian rituals, their hollow bronze shape transforms the sound of monsoon rains into music. The characteristics that once endowed these drums with sacred power now make them objects of great aesthetic and acoustic beauty. Rain Drums originated with the Dong Son culture in Southeast Asia, dating as far back as the mid-to-late Bronze Age...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Tables

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Bronze

Hand Carved Occasional Side End Lamp Table, 1905 Liberty's London
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Liberty Hand Carved Side Table. Heavily Carved with Large Poppy Flowers. A very good-looking piece, it's hand-carved from top to bottom with floral detailing.
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Folk Art Tables

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Wood

Sara Moore Whimsical Floral Folk Art Lacquered Cylindrical Drum Table
Located in West Chester, PA
Whimsical floral folk art cylindrical side table by Sara Moore. Decorated around the circumference with green and white stems over a charcoal background. Can be moved around the room...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Swedish Craft, End Table, Pine, Sweden, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable pine end table, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900.
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Pair 20th Century Southeast Asian Burmese Bronze Rain Drum Cocktail Tables
Located in Dayton, OH
"Pair of mid 20th century Bronze rain drum side tables. Having intricate geometric decoration throughout the top and body. Along the top are four beautifully realized frogs. The body showcased sculptural elephants, Koi fish and handles. Round glass tops can be added for modernization. All night, the sound of rain on my sail, among the reeds- drop after drop leading my dreams through the rivers and lakes. -Chin Nung (1687–1764), from Mooring in the Rain at Sung-Ling Rain Drums, also known as Bronze Drums, are functional objects with a higher purpose. Originally crafted as tribal drums used in Southeast Asian rituals, their hollow bronze shape transforms the sound of monsoon rains into music. The characteristics that once endowed these drums with sacred power now make them objects of great aesthetic and acoustic beauty. Rain Drums originated with the Dong Son culture in Southeast Asia, dating as far back as the mid-to-late Bronze Age...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Tables

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Bronze

Pair of 19th century Swedish ragwork painted folding tables
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
We are pleased to offer this pair of ragwork table in original condition circa 1860. Original ragwork painted squared tops in a deep terracotta wash.  Standing on a black painted ba...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Unusually Charming 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Table with original paint.
Located in Boden, SE
Charming small folk art table from Önsköldsvik, Northern Sweden . It’s completely hand-made in Swedish pine and every detail is carefully considered. Made during the early 1800s, around 1810, the table has some wear and distress after time and use. The size and proportions makes it an excellent side table or bed sidetable...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Antique Small Charming Northern Swedish Folk Art Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Small charming country table from northern Sweden. The table is a genuine folk art furniture from around 1790 to 1810. It is made by hand in solid pine. The table is in untouched con...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Late 19th Century Antique Swedish Folk Art Farm Country Dining Table In Pine
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful late 19th century Swedish 'Folk Art' country farm dining table in pine. Because of the dry-out pine grain, true al these years, this table has a fantastic 'lived...
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1890s Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Table Folk Vernacular Small Side Low Elm Baroque Height 19" Length 22 .5"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Rare small size, perfect height for sofa's and modern armchairs - The single plank elm top with beautiful figuring and stick legs are characteristic of folk and vernacular furnitur...
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Early 1700s English Antique Folk Art Tables

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Elm

Antique Swedish Folk Art Farm County Dining Table In Pine. Six Chairs In Leather
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful late 19th century Swedish 'Folk Art' country farm dining table in pine with six matching pine dining chairs inline and sturdy tan leather. Because of the dry-out...
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1890s Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine, Leather

Asian Small Low Wooden Temple Gilded Table Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
South East Asian brown lacquered wood gilded temple square low table stand. Burmese, Myanmar stand with curved legs decorated with green and clear glass mirrors overlaid. Uses in temples as stand for deities statues...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Tables

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Wood

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 Tables

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Wood

Pair of Traditional Painted Swedish Side Tables
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of traditional painted Swedish side tables, circa 1870. Rare pair of rural Swedish side tables, which we found on our travels around Sweden.   Hand painted in traditional colours using traditional methods of hand applied rag work design. Over sailing rectangular 2 plank pine tops, in a green base paint with hand painted veining and tone.  Below which each table has a single drawer with carved knob handle, standing on straight legs.  These have been hand painted to simulate wood grain. Ideal for use as a pair of lamp tables...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine, Paint

Spanish Rustic Wood Tripod Stool or Side Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Folk Art Carved Wood Farmer Stool, Spain, 1930s-1940s. From Catalonia, Spain this tripod stool show Primitive carvings on the legs and a nice top with fo...
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20th Century Spanish Folk Art Tables

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Wood

Wonderful Midcentury Folk Art Olive Wood Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Wonderful midcentury Folk Art Olive Wood Table The table top is made from slices of Olive wood which are screws together and set on black wire work legs A charming look to the ol...
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1960s Vintage Folk Art Tables

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Olive

French Folk Art Cheese Making Massive Wooden Table, 1900
Located in Forest, BE
French Folk Art cheese making massive wooden table. Hand carved by a peasant, circa 1900. Some traces of use. Different shades of brown with a fan...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Tables

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Hardwood

Rare Early American Country Pyrography Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A rare, one-of-a-kind antique American folk decorated desk with beautifully aged distressed patina found in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. Hand-crafted in the Southern United States in the late 19th century, featuring elaborate hand carving and pyrography wood burning decoration in classical motif, kneehole desk form with raised gallery dated "1899", having a topped with a single door cabinet, supported by two columns of three drawers. Provenance / Acquisition: Found in a Mt. Juliet, Tennessee farmhouse Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Bright Star Antiques, Sulfur Springs, Texas. Specializing in early American antiques...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Tables

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Wood

Folk Art tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art tables 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 tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, folk art, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, softwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art tables 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 tables, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Hermitage des Artistes, Ira Yeager, and Liberty & Co.. 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 tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $255 and tops out at $29,000 while the average work can sell for $3,069.

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