20th Century Folk Art

This captivating vintage Chinese Art Deco rug from the 1950s is a striking example of the fusion between Eastern decorative tradition and Western modernist aesthetics. Woven with pre...

This vintage French Art Deco rug is a study in soft geometry and painterly restraint. Its broad field is washed in a pale dove-gray that subtly shifts in tone-like a watercolor groun...

Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are woven in Western Turkey and have distinct designs, such as angular large-scale floral patterns. They usually evoke a calmness and peacefuln...

Vintage 1950s Copper Lanterns - Unique Patina & Retro Charm Elevate your interior or exterior decor with this striking pair of vintage copper lanterns from the 1950s. These exquisit...

Vibrant mid-century abstract expressionist painting signed Margaret Smith. This original work features a dynamic palette of teal, orange, ochre, and earthy greens, blended and layere...

Presenting a captivating Menburyu mask, originating from Saga Prefecture's traditional temple drama theater in Japan. This particular mask represents the character of Furyu, a male e...

This exceptional vintage French Art Deco rug, attributed to the legendary design house D.I.M. (Décoration Intérieure Moderne), is a masterclass in early 20th-century modernist aesthe...

Bold, inventive, and unapologetically abstract, this exceptional European Modernist rug from the 1950s exemplifies the innovative spirit of postwar textile design. A vivid exploratio...

A striking vintage French Art Deco rug from the 1940s, exemplifying the refined simplicity and quiet innovation characteristic of modernist French textile design in the mid-20th cent...

An exceptional example of mid-century textile artistry, this 1940s vintage Dutch Deco rug exudes a powerful modernist aesthetic while preserving artisanal charm. Meticulously hand-kn...

This painting is an intimate, domestic still life with an interior setting, rendered in a loose, expressive style. The main focus is a round table covered with a white tablecloth fe...

This stunning vintage French Art Deco rug, dating from around 1945, captures the optimism and modernist flair of the post-war decorative arts movement in France. Rendered in a soft, ...

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 10.6 x 12.9 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 8.3 x 5.1 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.

Overview This exceptional early 20th-century hand-carved wooden hair comb is a striking primary artifact of the nomadic Tuareg (Touareg) people of the Saharan and Sahel regions. Mas...

1920's English "Private Bar" etched glass sign framed in oak frame.

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 13.4 x 9 x 5.1 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical sy...

Walking stick: liberty silver knob, depicting the dance of a capercaillie in love, in the background oak branches, with leaves and acorns. Ebony wood barrel. Brass and iron metal tip...

Evoking the bold spirit and lyrical romanticism of the French Art Deco period, this 1940s vintage rug is a striking textile that blends graphic elegance with painterly abstraction. W...

This exquisite antique parquetry writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Canada in approximately 1900 in a Folk Art style. The box itself, including th...

Large Moroccan glazed ceramic urn with lid from Fez. Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy writing. This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic...

Two antique Indian papier-mâché hand painted face masks from the early 20th century, depicting Indian brides. They are priced and sold individually. Featuring a polychrome finish made of ocher, red and black tones, each of these face masks depicts an Indian bride. Touching us with the simplicity of their execution, they showcase traditional red jewels adorning the brides' foreheads and curly strings of hair on the cheeks. The eyebrows, mouths and noses are represented in an archaic manner that gives great presence to the ensemble. With their fascinating décor and small proportions, these Indian papier-mâché face...

This mid-20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances. This mask features a bright mix of red, yellow, white & blue pol...

A vintage illuminated wayfinding sign for an "X-ray" department, its acrylic face internally lit to glow a warm glow behind a bold red pictogram of a standing figure and the lowercas...

"REGULAR" light box, originally used at a Gas Station pump. Back when gas came in Regular and Ethyl, take it or leave it — this sign's whole job was to stop you from accidentally fee...

Early 20th-century brass or copper alloy with higher nickel content. Bracelet in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Turned design with rectangular shapes and carved swirling patterns...

Rare plaster advertising sculpture depicting a Martini Jockey sitting next to a martini sign on a wall holding a glass. Very cool decorative and collecti...

Ceramics in the shape of a goat stamped Dominique Pouchain. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE

An antique Turkish Oushak carpet handmade during the early 20th century with an overall neutral and earth tone palette primarily in champagne, old ivory, and brown.

Collection of 12 vintage tin lithograph lithograph toys. The price is $350 for the entire collection/set, The set includes a German Ferris Wheel by Joseph Wagner...

Protozoa / Infusoria & Ciliata Educational Chart by Theodor Fischer Overall Dimensions: 42" x 55" Materials: Wood & Paper

Extremely unique wooden sewer cap prototype. Made by by various wooden cubes and blocks as well as letters nailed to the front of the main ply of the cap giving it its design. The ba...

The Heart Educational Chart by Ernst Klett Verlag, Stuttgart 1957 Overall Dimensions: 36" x 46" Materials: Paper & Wood

A. Rhizopus Educational Chart Distributed by General Biological Supply House, Chicago, IL Overall Dimensions: 31" x 40" Materials: Wood & Paper

Batak tribe wood ceremonial bowl, early 20th century Dimensions: Diameter 56cm x height 24cm.

Bring home a piece of ancestral heritage with this authentic Chokwe mask from Angola, crafted in the mid-20th century. Rooted in deep cultural tradition, Chokwe masks were once used ...

Vintage Hydroza Hydromedusae Medical Chart by Paul Pfurtscheller Overall Dimensions: 53" x 55" Materials: Wood & Paper

Matching rare pair of stocky male twin figures "Ibeji" from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Africa, created in the early 20th century. Dressed with matching glass bead necklace and bra...

American country style deer antler mounted to a wooden plaque with carved foliate and acorns Some small chips to the plaque

Polychrome hand painted and handcrafted ceramic wall decorative plate with polychrome Ottoman floral design and Islamic calligraphy writing in the ce...

A curated collection of five vintage wooden rolling pins, each featuring painted red handles and ranging in size from approximately 8.5 to 21 inches, presented together on a coordina...

Pair of M.E. Fager Reverse Mirror Paintings – Signed, 1950s American Design A rare and captivating pair of reverse mirror paintings by renowne...

This unusually-shaped carpet is known as a "makden" and was originally used by a nomadic traveler as an artful covering for his horse. Placed between the saddle and the horse, the makden cushioned the rigid saddle and kept the horse warm in cold climates. Most under-saddle carpets...

Felts are among the first woolen structures made by mankind, some of the earliest we know were found in the 'kurgans' of Central Asia, decorated by a variety of zoomorphic motifs typ...

Set of 15 Vintage Wood Juggling Pins. Some are marked as being either 2 or 2 1/2 lbs. The lot has scratches and signs of wear or use. Overall, the lot looks to be in good condition....

EJVIND NIELSEN Born 1940. Teacher's exam 1967, specially trained theologian 1978, subject consultant in Christianity at the Århus School System. Priest...

Large Scale Vintage New York City Bus or Subway Roll, Brooklyn-Queens , 8th ave... Over 11 feet !! Great old sign, double sided.

The Silver Crane Company English Ceramic Parker Pen Pottery Desk Tidy Wear consistent with age and use Collector - Advertising pencil case - desk A scarce novelty ceramic lidded desk tidy modeled as a Parker fountain pen...

Made by John Lilley & Gillie Ltd., England. A standard binnacle form in copper/brass housing with arms set with red and taupe painted iron Kelvin's balls (the taupe one with open hol...

African tribal art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface. These Moroccan art pieces could be used as wall lamp s...

Big stoneware vase with geometrical decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1970-1980. H : 27.5 x 5.5 x 7.1 inches.

Colorful stage prop cart from an HBO production. Painted wood on wheels, along with two painted barrels with sticks for the pennants. This is an artist made...

Vintage neon sign advertising cabins for rent. This piece features a bold Bauhaus-style font in white set against a dark background. The lettering has been traced in a turquoise neon...

Interesting vintage California highway sign for Adobe Rios-Caledonia. This is a California historical landmark and on the National Register of...

Carved wood abstract organic wooden sculpture. Signed: T. Clasen. California, 1970's.  

Moroccan vintage pedestal table, hand-painted on a dark maroon background color with floral and geometric designs in blue and yellow colors. Mor...

Lithographed tinplate clockwork rabbit or hare by The Automatic Toy Co., Staten Island, New York, circa 1930. Wonderful expressive detail. Signed near the base. Measures 5 1/2" x 2 1...

A wonderfully detailed sun face mask carving by Hermann Reichegger, of the Ahrntal Valley Due to its remote geographical location, the Ahrntal valley remained a high valley untouc...

elegant pedestal column in classical style, handcrafted production in the 1980s. The cabinet has a solid and imposing structure, with fine hand-carved details: floral-patterned panel...

Talbot - La Borne Abstract blue and brown stoneware ceramic vase 20th art deco ceramic vase Signed Original good condition Measures: Height 20 cm Large 12 cm.