Antique Swedish Mangle Board Love Token with Carvings from 1785.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Swedish Mangle Board Love Token with Carvings from 1785.
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
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Antique Swedish Mangle Board Love Token with Carvings from 1785.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Swedish Mangle Board Love Token with Carvings from 1785.
Beech
18th Century Swedish Decorated Mangle Board
Located in Kramfors, SE
Folk art mangle board from northern Sweden. This is a typical proposal gift to the would-be bride from the groom.
Pine
18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board
Located in Forney, TX
A long hand carved wooden mangle board (clothing and bedding press) with beautiful patina.
Wood
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Mangle Board
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming early 19th Century Swedish folk art mangle board having a stylized horse handle, the body with geometric carving and traces of original polychrome paint.
Wood
Poetic 18th Century Swedish Folk-Art Horse Mangle
Located in Greenwich, CT
18th Century Swedish oak horse mangle initialed and dated by the maker (A [anno] 1790 EMD) with punched ground, tapering body and with ogee molded edge, having a lovely sculptural fo...
Oak
Swedish Mangle Board in Original Blue Paint
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Charming hand-carved Swedish mangle board dated 1829. The beautifully carved horse-shaped handle has an arching neck and is painted with salmon polka dots.
Wood
Hand Carved Swedish Mangle Board
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Mangle board in original green and salmon paint, Sweden dated 1818.
Wood
Richly Carved Swedish Mangle Board
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Mangle board with interestingly carved horse handle, Sweden dated 1782.
Wood
Swedish Mangle Board with Stylized Horse Handle
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Mangle board, Sweden circa 1820, with horse handle and painted decoration.
Wood
Mangle Board with Family Record
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Nicely carved early mangle board, Sweden circa 1740. The stylized handle takes the shape of an elongated horse with incised detail.
Wood
Early Mangle Board with Bold Carving
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Masterfully carved mangle board, Sweden circa 1740, having a horse-shaped handle with arching neck and refined head.
Wood
Nautical Folk Art Hand Carved Wooden Whimsy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American whimsy with traditional 'ball in cage' decoration, all carved and whittled from one continuous piece of wood, circa early 20th century. The bottom tip suggests that this pie...
Wood
Antique 65" Two-Tier Wooden Textile Mill Spool & Bobbin Rack
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A timeworn, primitive wooden structure that holds an array of original, uniquely turned wooden bobbins and spools. Each spool features a distinct patina, with all still wound in thei...
Yarn, Wood
$1,400
H 5.71 in W 36.03 in D 10.32 in
Japanese Antique Keyaki Low Display Stand, Sculptural Wabi-Sabi, c.1900–1920
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Dating from the late Meiji to Taisho period, circa 1900–1920, this Japanese antique low stand is crafted entirely from solid keyaki (zelkova), featuring a thick single-board top and ...
Wood
$513
H 1.97 in W 25.99 in D 8.67 in
Swedish Early 19th Century Folk Art Washboard in Pine, circa 1850 signed AAS
Located in Boden, SE
A Swedish washboard in pine dated 1850 with owner initials AAS The farmers and country-side folks were proud of the few things they owned and used to carve their initials and to date...
Pine
Antique Wooden Springerle Mold Hand-Carved, German Folk Art, 1870s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming 19th-century wooden mold, dating to the 1870s or earlier. It is hand-carved from solid wood, reflecting the craftsmanship and utilitarian beauty of traditional kitchen too...
Wood
$1,043Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.99 in W 51.97 in D 17.92 in
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1800 PRiMITIVE FOLK ART HEMP CUTTING MACHINE VERY DECORATIVE PIECE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this wonderfully primitive fruitwood hemp cutting machine circa 1800 Please note the delivery fee listed is...
Fruitwood
19Thc Hand Carved Dough Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 19thc bread board with a handle and mortised in the back side.Found in the state of Maine.The board is in fine condition.
Wood
19th Century Dummyboard, Folk Art from Sweden
Located in Brecht, BE
Found in Sweden, this lifesize dummy board is a unique and quirky object, contemporary art to me.
Wood
$1,432
H 7.49 in W 21.66 in D 5.91 in
Antique Danish Wooden Mangle Board, a Wedding Love Gift with Horse 1750-1800
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated from ca. 1750-1800. Made of wood richly decorated with hand-carved geometric patterns and a horse as handle. With original re...
Wood
19th Century Hand Carved Bark Canoe Bailer
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century hand-carved bark canoe bailer from Minnesota. Fur trade era. Period: 19th Century Origin: Minnnesota size: 9" x 6" x 5" Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery d...
Wood
Swedish antique rustic genuine folk Art Washing board dated 1862
Located in Boden, SE
Swedish antique genuine washboard in pine dated 1862 with owner initials "MOD" The farmers and country-side folks were proud of the few things they owned and used to carve their init...
Pine
$1,432
H 5.12 in W 23.63 in D 5.52 in
Antique Danish Wooden Mangle Board Wedding Love Gift with Horse Dated 1768
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated 1768. Made of wood richly decorated with hand-carved geometric patterns and a horse as handle. With original brown, green and ...
Wood
$1,426
H 3.15 in W 11.42 in D 3.55 in
Tiny Kid Size Antique Danish Wooden Mangle Board a Wedding Love Gift with Horse
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tiny kid size version of a Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated from ca. 1750-1800. Made of wood richly decorated with hand-carved geometric patterns and a horse ...
Wood
$1,432
H 23.98 in W 5.52 in D 6.5 in
Antique Danish Wooden Mangle Board Wedding Love Gift with Horse Dated 1814
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated 1814. It is made from oak wood which is hand carved and richly decorated abstract geometric flowers and branches with leaves a...
Wood
Carved Antique Wooden Yoke, Rustic Folk Art, Portugal, Circa 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
This sculptural wooden yoke, carved around 1900, was once used to harness a pair of oxen for plowing or pulling carts in rural Portugal. As a functional farming tool, the yoke linked...
Wood
19th Century Wooden Folk Art Coat Rack with Iron Pegs, 61” Long
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century folk art long wooden 7 peg coat rack. Plain and simple, a Folk Art hand sculptured rack with Blacksmith made iron pegs on a 61” long rail The rail is 61” long, 4”...
Iron
Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Wood Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Carved and painted wooden soldier whirligig. Early 20th century American. Soldier has a leather hat with wooden brim. Presented on simple custom museum stand.
Wood
$1,500
H 13.25 in Dm 6.25 in
Large Faceted Art Deco Vase with Engraved Mercury by Elis Bergh for Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Elis Bergh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fantastic, large, faceted Art Deco vase by Elis Bergh for Kosta Boda with an engraved image of the Greek god Mercury in full stride on the front. The base has an etched mark fo...
Art Glass
Börne Augustsson, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blue-colored blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Glass
Wall Mounted Swiveling Teak Salt Ball with Lid by ESA Denmark
By ESA
Located in Ferndale, MI
Rarely seen wall mounted teak salt ball. Wood base hooks to wall lathe turned teak wood ball swivels to pour or scoop out salt. Marked ESA Denmark.
Teak
Mid-Late 20th Century American Copper Pig Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-to-late 20th-century American copper pig weathervane is full of charm and character, with a strong, graphic silhouette that captures the essence of this beloved barnyard ico...
Copper
19th Century American Painted Pine Cupboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Classic antique American cupboard with very good proportions and in very good original condition. Upper and lower blind doors open to reveal an interior with shelves and a great re...
Pine
Large Antique Swedish Copper Planter
Located in Kramfors, SE
Large antique copper planter made in Sweden during the late 1800s. The planter is originally a large pot and made in solid copper with a leg frame in hand wrought iron. Drainage hole...
Copper
American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tall one of a kind cowboy and horse spinning whirligig American Folk Art piece. Most likely from a larger folk art environment. Sheet steel construction on a large spoked farm wheel ...
Iron, Sheet Metal
Hand Crafted Antique French Wooden Horse 19Th Century
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful 19th century French Wooden horse, hand crafted with leather ears, beautifully worn and exuding a stunning venerable patina. Height 68 cm x Width 66 cm x Depth 16 cm
Wood
19th Century American Folk Art Iron Horse Weathervane
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Ex. Jane Cipley collection. Fantastic sheet and strap iron horse weathervane. Originally found in the midwest. Old make-do repair to tail. Great piece of Americana.
Iron
Lovely quality antique Edwardian mahogany mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely quality antique Edwardian mahogany mantle clock, having a domed shaped case with ribbon carvings around the edges, a central brass bezel and white enamel dial with Roman numer...
Brass
$286
H 3.94 in Dm 5.91 in
Kosta Boda 'Rhapsody' Crystal Bowl by Kjell Engman – Swedish Art Glass, 1980s
By Kosta Boda, Kjell Engman
Located in Bochum, NRW
Celebrate the romance and artistry of Scandinavian design with this Kosta Boda “Rhapsody” crystal bowl, a poetic creation by acclaimed Swedish glass artist Kjell Engman. First introd...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Hand Painted Rocking Horse
Located in New York, NY
Vintage hand painted carved horse.
Wood
Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Desk Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian walnut desk clock having a quality attractive walnut and ebonised shaped case with a drum shaped clock flanked by carved scrolls on a moulded plinth, origin...
Walnut
$1,200
H 17.52 in W 15.75 in D 4.73 in
Japanese Meiji Period Paper-Clad Wooden Horse Sculpture / Primitive Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an antique Japanese carved wooden horse covered with paper. It is believed to date from the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). The figure is primarily carved from Japanese cedar an...
Cedar, Paper
18th Century Spanish Carved Stone Capital
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century Spanish carved stone capital.
Stone
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional 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. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
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 folk art on 1stDibs.