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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
Swedish oval pine table Dated early 1700 Folk Art Peasant Hand Crafted
Located in Forest, BE
Unique Swedish hand crafted pine table made around 1740/60. The unusual oval table top makes it a rare finds. Typical 1700 engraving with some erased parts and remaining on some othe...
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Early 18th 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

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

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Iron

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Side Table with Drawer
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful pine side table comes from the Swedish countryside and still maintains the original faux wood painted finish with contrasting brown top. The single drawer has the fai...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine, Paint

American Folk Art Console Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Brimming with charm and personality, this 20th-century American Folk Art garden room table is a delightful mix of whimsy and craftsmanship. Crafted from solid oak and painted in a ri...
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20th Century American Folk Art Tables

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Oak

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

Mexican Art Populaire Artisan Made Leather Table & Chairs by Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mexican Folk Art Populaire / Artisan Made Leather Table & Chair set. Attributed to Wim Rietveld. Made in Mexico, 1970's period. Crafts...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Tables

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Leather, Wood

Table handmade in Sweden, late 19th Century, beautiful blend of jugend & allmoge
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful table made in the end of the 19th century, a beautiful mixture of jugend and swedish folk furniture / allmoge. Perfect as a library table, desk or kitchen table. H 79.5 c...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Wood

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

Antique Rustic Hardwood Low Side Table. English C.1800
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous rustic low side table Made from very heavy tropical hardwood I particularly like the simplicity of this piece Amazing patina and colour. Completely original with no rest...
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1790s English Antique Folk Art Tables

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Wood

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

19th c, Swedish Folk Art Drop Leaf Table
Located in Allerum, SE
Early 19th century Swedish Folk Art drop leaf table with two drawers from the Gustavian period in it's original finish. ca 1810, Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

XL Coffee Table by Angel Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo
Located in Beerse, VAN
XL coffee table by Angel Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo. The table is signed and dated on the bottom with pencil. Probably with the name of the then owner and the year in which the t...
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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Folk Art Tables

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Leather, Oak

Small Round Vintage Butcher Block, Refurbished with Internal LEDs
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

18th Century Swiss Polychrome Decorated Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful 18th century Swiss blanket chest or trunk featuring a polychrome decorated finish. Beautifully decorated with blue painted iron strapping and a floral motif on top. Dated 17...
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18th Century Swiss Antique Folk Art Tables

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Iron

Antique Swedish Folk Art Dining Trestle Table Fit for 4-6 People in Solid Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique dining trestle table fit for 4-6 people. This folk art, trestle table is from northern Sweden and made around 1830. Made by hand in solid pine and never painted. The table to...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

George III Oak Cricket Table
Located in London, GB
A George III Oak Cricket table with circular top above a triform base with tapering legs joined by a raised shelf. Solid construction and rich overall patina. Bears the typical old ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Folk Art Tables

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Oak

19th Century Masonic Table with Leather Bible Compartment Flip Lid Compass Legs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and fabulous 19th century faux book with compass legs as legs. Mustard paint on the legs with Gilt on the pages of the leather bound book. Looks to be original tassle.. Possibly...
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1860s American Antique Folk Art Tables

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Leather, Hardwood, Paint

Authentic 1950s French Folk Art Coffee Table in Solid Oak and Terracotta
Located in leucate, FR
This unique coffee table, a genuine piece of French folk art from the 1950s. Crafted from solid oak, this sturdy and timeless piece highlights the beauty of aged wood, enhanced by wr...
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1950s French Vintage Folk Art Tables

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Wrought Iron

Northern Swedish Antique Solid Pine Handmade Trestle Desk, Dining or Work Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique dining table or work table. The table is a genuine trestle table from northern Sweden made around 1820. The table has a large solid table top on a leg frame with beve...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

French Chestnut Little Nightstand Table Side Cabinet Shooting Star, Late 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Little ightstand table hanging cabinet or cabinet to fit on an other item. Made in the 19th century, it is difficult to be more precise as this piece of furniture is very old. A shoo...
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1940s French Vintage Folk Art Tables

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Copper

French Folk Table
Located in London, England
Incredible waney edge coffee table with the most eye catching grain. Adze carved details to the legs and edges. France 1970s. W 125cm x D 67cm x H 49cm
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1970s French Vintage Folk Art Tables

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Elm

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

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

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Table in Original Paint
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Early 19th Century Folk Art Gustavian table. From Halsingland, Sweden. In original blue paint. Circa 1840.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Wood

Half moon tables, marbled table tops, Allmoge /Swedish provincial style, 1860s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of half moon / demi lune tables with original marbled top (painted to look as marble, typical for Allmoge), Swedish provincial style / Allmoge. Size as round table: diam 120...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Wood

Moroccan Moorish Pedestal Octagonal Red Table 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan vintage pedestal table, hand-painted on a dark maroon background color with floral and geometric designs in blue and yellow colors. Mor...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tables

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Wood

Swedish Folk Art Kurbits Country Drop-Leaf Table, Late 19th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual antique Swedish Kurbits drop-leaf table hand-printed in the Classic Folk Art tradition of mid Sweden, circa late 19th century. The 4 turned legs are in country style and the table is finished in hand-printed faux wood grain with lots of detail. As per the kurbits Folk Art tradition, the design features feathers and swirls in autumnal colors with rich reds, russets, yellows, oranges and browns Table wings...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Antique Swedish Folk Art Authentic Pine Hand-Crafted Trestle Table, Dining Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish dining table in folk art from the early 1800s. The table is a so called trestle table with a heavy table top on a sturdy l...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

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

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

Welsh Scrubbed-Top Cricket Table
Located in Houston, TX
Welsh scrubbed-top cricket table circa 1830-1859. Round scrubbed top upon brown-painted base. Three tapered legs. Hand-carved in pine with mortise and tenon joined construction.
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Mid-19th Century Welsh Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Moroccan Pedestal Table in Moorish Hand Painted Design Octagonal Shape 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1960s Moroccan pedestal table. hand painted Moroccan side table on a dark maroon background color with floral and geometric designs in blue and ochre colors. Moroccan octagon...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tables

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Wood

Artistic Hand Painted Whimsical Mckenzies Child Style Table and Stools, Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1930s with this exquisite dining chairs set. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of history and refinement. Outstanding design ...
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Early 2000s American Folk Art Tables

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Wood, Paint

Provincial 19th Century Swedish Trestle Table
Located in Allerum, SE
19th century Swedish provincial twin stretcher trestle table. Great patination & proportions with the unusually large depth. Ca 1820, Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Industrial Blacksmith Anvil Stand Now Folk Art Painted Iron End Table or Stool
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and unusual vintage industrial American folk art work, signed and dated (see below for artist info) This visually striking one of a kind example repurposed from an old fashio...
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20th Century American Folk Art Tables

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Steel, Iron

Mid 19th century rustic hand painted pine kitchen table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century rustic painted pine kitchen table circa 1850. Good quality traditional Swedish pine table with associated top. Thick 4 plank top surface with expected surface mark...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Italian Farm Table.
Located in Allerum, SE
Large 19th century Italian provincial / country pine wood table with one drawer. ca 1850 - 90, Italy.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Small 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish small folk art table from around 1850. The table is painted pine with the original first layer of paint that has the authentic patina of time. The paint has also bec...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Small 18th Century antique country rustic folk art table with drawer
Located in Boden, SE
Small charming country table from northern Sweden. The table is a genuine folk art furniture from around 1850. It is made by hand in solid pine. The table is in untouched condition ,...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Hand Crafted Primitive/ Folk Art Game Table. Checkers , chess , cards, dice
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charming Hand Crafted Folk Art Game Table with drawer,Original Top with incised designs ,, Checkers /chess board ,playing cards and dice ,Base and drawer also fully decorated, Very...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Tables

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Wood

Antique Swedish Primitive Folk Art Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish primitive table in folk art. The table is a country furniture with a simple construction and a charmingly primitive appearance. The table is made by hand and is not c...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Antique Swedish Small Folk Art Country Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Folk art country table from northern Sweden made around 1820 to 1840 in pine. The table is an authentic Swedish country antique in untouched original condition. The faux paint is ori...
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Early 19th 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

19th Century Swedish Trestle Table
Located in Bozeman, MT
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

Swedish Folk Art Dining Table Painted Pine, Sweden 1860’s.
Located in Valby, 84
This charming Swedish Folk Art dining table, crafted from pine and dating to the 1860s, is a striking example of rustic Scandinavian craftsmanship. With its original painted finish, ...
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1860s Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine, Paint

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Shellwork Table
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful folk art rectangular shellwork table featuring a top with foliate polychrome sand design around shells under glass, with the entire surface of the sides and legs covered with small seashells set...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Tables

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Shell, Glass, Wood

Early 20th century wooden farm console brutalist folk art
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
French folk art console table typical of early 20th century farm furniture, made in nailed solid pinewood. The bottom part can be used to store wine bottles. In great condition for i...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Early 20th century brutalist wood farm tripod chopping block Folk Art
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Early twentieth century folk art farm wood chopping block with a great patina. In great condition and very solidly built.
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Early 20th Century French 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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Pine, Paint

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 Folk Art Center Table with Originalpaint Swedish Antiques
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Center table from Burtrask Vasterbotten ,Northern Sweden. A charming & deliciosly colorful table with original painting. Fine wood imitation painting. The tab...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine

Rare Antique Early American Carnival Coin Toss Game Table
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce American carnival coin toss game. The rare and unusual antique hand carved and painted solid wood amusement park / county fair / mid-way gaming tabl...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Tables

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Wood, Paint

19th Century French Folk Art Accent Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Art Populaire, or Folk Art, circular side table made of solid walnut. Top has an inlaid five point star. Sturdy pedestal base with tripod legs. Interesting form...
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19th Century Antique Folk Art Tables

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Walnut

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 colou...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Tables

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Folk Art drop-leaf table in painted pine. The table is in a very unusual model with drawers at the front. Untouched original condition with original paint. The paint has some signs of wear and distress. Minor wear around the edges of the drawers. handwrought riveted hinges. One hinge was changed during the 1800s. Made in northern Sweden in the province Hälsingland korund, 1820. Solid and stabile frame...
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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

Antique English 19th Century Vernacular Cricket Table Side Table Stool
Located in London, GB
Antique English 19th century Vernacular cricket table side table stool Beautiful sculptural piece. Good colour and patina. In very good condition commensurate of age.
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19th Century English Antique Folk Art Tables

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Birch

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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