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Vintage Southwest Saguaro Wood Tripod Guierdon
Located in Hudson, NY
nature to tramp art furniture, Adirondack furniture or folk art, etc. Rarely seen in the east it is most
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Vintage 1930s American Mission Gueridon

Materials

Wood

Large french tramp art folk mirror 1900's
By Tramp Art
Located in BELFORT, FR
Large french tramp art folk mirror, 1900's. Very beautiful.
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Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Large french tramp art folk mirror 1900's
Large french tramp art folk mirror 1900's
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 2.76 in
Tramp Art Box, c.1890
Located in Savannah, GA
A three lid pedestal tramp art box, circa 1890s. Larger compartment under top. Velvet lined. 10
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Antique 1890s Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Tramp Art Box, c.1890
Tramp Art Box, c.1890
H 10.25 in W 10.75 in D 7.75 in
Folk Art 19th Century French Tramp Box
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely French tramp box with a mirror inside, circa 1890.
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Antique 1890s French Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Nautical Folk Art Ship Diorama in Tramp Art Frame
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Nautical Folk Art Ship Diorama in Tramp Art Frame Antique ship diorama with full rigged square
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20th Century Unknown Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

American Tramp Art Hermitage Boxes
By Hermitage des Artistes
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
stamped. Fantastic display of American Tramp Art. Period: 1990's Origin: New York Size: 12" H x 14" L x
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1990s American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Special Tramp Art Box of Drawers
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
An especially sweet four-drawer hand-carved "tramp art" box. The top is decorated with a symbolic
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Special Tramp Art Box of Drawers
Special Tramp Art Box of Drawers
H 12 in W 8.5 in D 9 in
Unusual Tramp Art / Folk Art Wood and Stone Clock, sculpture. cabinet.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Tramp Art / Folk Art Wood and Stone (granite) Clock, sculpture. cabinet.. Amazing
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Stone, Granite

velvet trimmed tramp art box
Located in Seattle, WA
charming tramp art box with mirror held by carved tab
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Early 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Mirror

velvet trimmed tramp art box
velvet trimmed tramp art box
H 7 in W 11 in D 7.25 in
"The Graduate" Masterpiece Tramp Art Carving
Located in York County, PA
Masterpiece tramp art carving: "THE GRADUATE" This exceptional tramp art figure and podium
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Antique Late 19th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Huge Folk/Tramp Art Side/End Table Box on Legs
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is the largest piece of chip carved tramp art I have ever had! It would definitely work as a
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century American Tramp Folk Art Draws
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century American tramp folk art draws We share what we love, and we love this late
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Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Native American Objects

Materials

Pine

19th Century Tramp Art Vegetable Rack
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Tramp Art wall hanging rack with carved crossed sticks and carved rosettes on one side.
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Antique 19th Century North American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Sewing Box Tramp Art Folk Art Unique Piece 1928
Located in Poperinge, BE
Antique sewing box, wooden tramp art box with green fabric parts and a pincushion at the top
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Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Very Large Rare "Uncle Sam" Tramp Art Buffet
By Hermitage des Artistes
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Uncle Sam Tramp Art buffet. The back is a curtain of stars, with Uncle Sam's stove top hat. The
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Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Tramp Art Cabinet, Signed by Michael Lavery
By Michael Lavery
Located in NYC, NY
Fine and large tramp art cabinet signed 'Michael Lavery' and dated '98' on reverse (shown in Image
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Late 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Decorative Wood Carved Tramp Art Keepsake Box or Sailors Valentine with Heart
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A superb Folk Art sailors valentine Tramp Art keepsake box. Wide in form, this beautiful Primitive
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Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Wooden Octagonal Tramp or Folk Art Basket, 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An octagonal decorative wooden tramp art basket. Created from popsicle sticks, this basket is
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20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Tramp Art Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, US
This tramp art piece showcases exquisite craftsmanship, with its slant-front design that lifts to
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20th Century American American Craftsman Desks

Materials

Wood

Tramp Art Desk
Tramp Art Desk
H 39 in W 32 in D 20 in
Tramp Art Rustic Wall Mirror With Protruding Corners, Austria ca. 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Delightful rustic Tramp Art wall mirror from the late 19th century in Austria around 1880
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Softwood

Tramp Art Jewelry Box with Pincushion Top
Located in NYC, NY
A handcrafted dresser or jewelry box with hinged pincushion lid and applied, chip-carved decoration. The interior with framed mirror on underside of lid and papered in a purple and w...
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Vintage 1940s American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Tramp Art Silver Leaf Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tramp Are mirror with exquisite silver leaf detail, a stunning example of folk art craftsmanship
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Wall Mirrors

Materials

Silver Leaf

Tramp Art Silver Leaf Mirror
Tramp Art Silver Leaf Mirror
H 26 in W 26 in D 2 in
Antique Germany Chip Hand Carved House Catchall Box Tramp Folk Art 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite German late 19th century Tramp Folk Art Secret Chamber Cabinet Box. This petite Folk Art
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Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Germany Chip Hand Carved Wall Cupboard Cabinet Tramp Folk Art 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite German late 19th century Tramp Folk Art Wall Cupboard Cabinet. This petite Folk Art piece
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Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Late 19th Century Tramp Art Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage late 19th century Tramp Art Box inset with mirror and fabric. "Tramp Art" objects began in
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Textile, Wood

Late 19th Century Tramp Art Box
Late 19th Century Tramp Art Box
H 5 in W 10.5 in D 6 in
American Tramp Art Wooden Box
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style (19/20th Century) Tramp Art large rectangular shaped wood box with two
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Antique 19th Century American Country Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

American Tramp Art Wooden Box
American Tramp Art Wooden Box
H 7.25 in W 16.25 in D 10 in
Antique American Folk Art Tramp Art Carved Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Folk Art Tramp Art Carved Box, probably Late 19th/Early 20th Century. A
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Wood

19th Century Tramp Art Jewelry Box
Located in High Point, NC
19th century tramp art jewelry box from England. The box has a domed top with layers upon layers of
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Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Tramp Art Jewelry Box
19th Century Tramp Art Jewelry Box
H 7.25 in W 9.25 in D 7.13 in
Large Tramp Art Hinge Lid Box
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A handcrafted Tramp Art box or small chest. A detailed design on four tapered feet. The interior is
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Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large Tramp Art Hinge Lid Box
Large Tramp Art Hinge Lid Box
H 16 in W 16.5 in D 13 in
19th c. American Folk Tramp Art Crown of Thorns Cross in a Large Scale
Located in Savannah, GA
This late 19th century large scale American Folk "Tramp" Art double sided "Crown of Thorns" cross
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Tramp Art Sewing Stand/Side Table
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A hand-carved sewing box stand.
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Tramp Art Sewing Stand/Side Table
Tramp Art Sewing Stand/Side Table
H 28 in W 19 in D 14 in
Exceptional Tramp Art Mirrored Wall Cabinet
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
An antique Tramp Art hanging cabinet with mirrored panel doors that open to a single shelving unit
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Unique & All Handcrafted Antique Tramp Art Box w. Gothic Look and Feel ca. 1860
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique and larger than average tramp art box of great quality and design. If you are a collector
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Metal

Antique Tramp Art Box with Mirrors Folk Art Collectible
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful antique tramp art box with mirrored panels on the sides and top, pointed feet and a
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Early 20th Century European Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Tramp Art Crown of Thorns Standing Cross
Located in Savannah, GA
An American folk or tramp art crown of thorns standing cross, circa 1930s. 9 ¾ inches wide by 7
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Tramp Art Box from Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Trump Art style wood box ,hand crfted .
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Vintage 1910s Italian Arts and Crafts Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Wood

Tramp Art Box from Italy
Tramp Art Box from Italy
H 4.5 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in
Large Wooden Tramp Art Box Folk Art Gold 20th Century
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large tramp art box with lid and brass handle, folk art object made of layered pieces of gold
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Vintage 1940s European Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Tramp Art Secretary Desk of Diminutive Size
Located in Downingtown, PA
Tramp Art Secretary Desk of Diminutive Size, late-19th century. The secretary desk is black
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Desks

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Tramp Art Box Jewelry Box Trinket Folk Art
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful old tramp art box, jewelry box or trinket, trinket box, made in the first half of the
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Wooden Tramp Art Box Trinket Folk Art Unique Piece
Located in Poperinge, BE
Antique wooden rectangular tramp art box with hidden keyhole, elaborately decorated panels, stained
Category

Early 20th Century European Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Tramp Art Cabinet, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Tramp Art Cabinet ca. 1900 The wooden tramp art cabinet is decorated with rich notch
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Tramp Art Cabinet, ca. 1900
Antique Tramp Art Cabinet, ca. 1900
H 40.95 in W 31.5 in D 13.78 in
American Rustic Tramp Art Game Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Tramp Art style game table with green & red painted top supported with a pedestal
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Games

Materials

Wood

American Rustic Tramp Art Game Table
American Rustic Tramp Art Game Table
H 35.5 in W 49 in D 49 in
Tramp Art Wood Box. 1850 - 1880
Located in CADALSO, ES
Very hard to find in this original condition, with no restaurations.
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Antique 1870s German Country Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Tramp Art Wood Box. 1850 - 1880
Tramp Art Wood Box. 1850 - 1880
H 8.67 in W 13 in D 7.09 in
Tramp Art Shell Embedded Wall Shelf Unit
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage "Tramp Art" wall shelf made of wood with imbedded sea shells, circa 1940s. The
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Shell, Wood

Tramp Art Shell Embedded Wall Shelf Unit
Tramp Art Shell Embedded Wall Shelf Unit
H 38 in W 20.25 in D 6.5 in
Rustic Tramp Art Hanging Magazine Rack
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Tramp Art pierced wood hanging magazine rack with steer horn trim and arched design
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Antique 19th Century American Rustic Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Horn

Exceptionally rare cross, tramp art, 1900, Schwarzwald / Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Exceptionally rare cross, made in tramp art style, in Austria or in Schwarzwald, Germany, around
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Wood

1970s Large Scale Tramp Art Style Wall Mirror
By John Zubersky
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This mirror is a stunning example of Tramp Art style. Tramp art is a folk art style known for its
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20th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Resin, Foam

19th Century French Geometric Tramp Art Mirror
Located in London, London
This is an intricately carved wooden mirror dating back to 1899. The frame exhibits a dark, rich finish, highlighting the craftsmanship of the late 19th century. The design features ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Geometric Tramp Art Mirror
19th Century French Geometric Tramp Art Mirror
H 1.58 in W 31.89 in D 39.38 in
Tramp Art Palm Frond Accent Table or Pedestal, 1930s
Located in Coronado, CA
A striking and exceptionally unique 1930s Tramp Art palm frond accent table or pedestal. The table
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Folk Art Pedestals

Materials

Palmwood

Early Wall Mirror, Frame, Tramp Art, Folk Art, Biedermeier, 1835, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
A very richly decorated early example of the famous tramp art frames of Austria, from the 1830s
Category

Antique 1830s Austrian Folk Art Wall Mirrors

Materials

Softwood, Spruce

Hand-Carved Vintage Folk Art Wooden Tramp Art Style Storage Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-Carved vintage Folk Art wooden Tramp Art style storage box from Poland. This handcrafted Tramp
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Mid-20th Century Polish Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Folk Art Matchstick Prison Tramp Art Crucifix Jesus Christ Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Folk Art Matchstick Prison Tramp Art Crucifix Jesus Christ Sculpture. Item featured is hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French Tramp Art Mirror, Late 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely French frame from the Jura Mountains, made of painstakingly assembled small pieces of diamond-shaped cut pinewood. Initialled "C.D" at the top, beneath a heart. Star or snowfl...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

French Tramp Art Mirror, Late 19th Century
French Tramp Art Mirror, Late 19th Century
H 52.37 in W 26.38 in D 3.15 in
A Large Late Nineteenth Century Tramp Art Mirror
Located in London, GB
A very unusual Tramp Art mirror of good scale, the central bevelled plate with shaped and segmented
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Antique Late 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

“Lady and the Tramp” Original Czech Film Poster, Stanislav Duda, 1974
By Stanislav Duda
Located in Bath, Somerset
Tramp. From the film's first-year-of-release in the Czech Republic. This original vintage movie
Category

20th Century Czech Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Collectible spectacular rare big box, casket, tramp art, folk art, 1890, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
This incredibly rare box is made in the famous austrian tramp art around 1890 to 1900, its a
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Collectible spectacular rare big box, casket, tramp art, folk art, 1885, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
This incredibly rare box is made in the famous austrian tramp art around 1880 to 1890, its a
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Antique 1880s Austrian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique French Tramp Art Mirror with Stepped Corners, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Tramp Art mirror from the early 20th century, handcrafted around 1900 with intricately
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

French Tramp Art Mirror with Geometric Carved Frame, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Carved with remarkable dimensionality and rich texture, this French Tramp Art mirror from around
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique French Tramp Art Box Knick-knack Trinket Jewelry Case Folk Art Collector
Located in Poperinge, BE
Antique tramp art box, jewelry box or trinket box, called a trinket box, lined with wallpaper, made
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Tramp Art Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of tramp art furniture you’re looking for. An item from our selection of tramp art furniture — often made from wood, glass and mirror — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of tramp art furniture — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of tramp art furniture, those designed in Folk Art, Victorian and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of tramp art furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hermitage des Artistes, Stanislav Duda and James Pollard are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tramp Art Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of tramp art furniture at 1stDibs is $1,500, while they’re typically $70 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Tramp Art Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tramp art is art made from discarded or ‘found’ wood materials, such as shipping pallets or boxes that products such as cigars or fruit came in. Tramp art is crafted using a method of carving called chip carving. It first began to take off in the late 1800s. Shop an array of antique tramp art from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tramp art refers to a type of folk art where wood furniture and decorative objects were made from found items. Often, artisans working in the style used shipping crates and cigar boxes as raw materials. They cut the wood apart and created geometric patterns by layering the pieces. Most tramp art dates back to the period between 1870 and the late 1940s. Find a collection of tramp art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tramp art is called thusly because artists made it from everyday discarded items, such as pallets, cigar boxes and other sources of found wood. This art form was popularly crafted from 1870 to 1940. Browse a collection of authentic tramp art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Nouveau furniture was a style of furniture that emerged at the end of the 19th century and was characterized by its complex curved lines. The curved details in the furniture were typically carved by hand and finished with lacquer. The unmistakable gloss that is associated with Art Nouveau comes from the thick coat of varnish applied to the furniture as the final step of the production process.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify Arts and Crafts furniture, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on your piece. By researching any marks using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your piece and find out if the maker was linked with the Arts and Crafts movement. Some notable makers associated with the style include William Morris and Philip Webb. If you can't find a maker's mark, examine the details of your piece. The Arts and Crafts movement began as a reaction to mass production, highlighting craftsmanship, raw materials and simple design. Due to its handcrafted origins, Arts and Crafts furniture often displays tool marks and slight variations in carvings and details. Pieces so regular that they seem machine-made are less likely to be Arts and Crafts furniture. Other common characteristics of Arts and Crafts pieces include inlaid and carved details and natural wood materials with visible grains. Chairs often feature reclining or angled backs and armrests. If you'd like assistance determining whether a particular piece is Arts and Crafts, consider consulting a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Arts and Crafts furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify Art Nouveau furniture, first try to locate a maker's mark on the piece. You can then use it to research the maker with the help of information published in trusted online resources. Some makers, such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle and Émile Gallé, are well-known for their Art Nouveau furnishings. If you determine that a maker identified with Art Nouveau produced your piece, it likely reflects the movement's characteristics, especially if it was made during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. You can also look for common features of Art Nouveau furniture, such as sinuous, organic and flowing lines; forms that mimic flowers and plant life; decorative inlays and ornate carvings of natural-world motifs such as insects and animals and the use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can aid you with the identification process. Shop a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To identify Arts and Crafts furniture, look for characteristics that are hallmarks of the style. The Arts and Crafts movement began as a reaction to mass production, highlighting craftsmanship, raw materials and simple design. Makers working in this style placed an emphasis on natural motifs and adorned their pieces with simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan. Arts and Crafts furniture was often built from sturdy woods like oak and mahogany while featuring details such as inlaid metal, tooled leather and ceramic tiles. The style in the United States was led by Gustav Stickley, whose clean-lined chairs and benches showcased the grain of the wood, and furniture maker Charles Rohlfs, who was informed by international influences like East Asian and French Art Nouveau design. If you need help identifying the style of your furniture, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. Find a diverse assortment of Arts and Crafts furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    What Art Deco furniture looks like can vary from piece to piece, but there are some characteristics that help define the style. During the 1920s and ’30s, manufacturers often created furniture with bold geometric lines and forms as well as intricate floral motifs. Materials tended to be luxurious and included shagreen and marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Many pieces feature luxe details like gleaming metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hide and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Explore a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022

    The main features of Art Deco furniture are bold geometric lines and forms, and an integration of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. 


    The Art Deco era made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, and while the period yielded a range of stylistically diverse furnishings, interiors and objects, collectors will typically find the period’s deskstables and chairs embellished with metal accents, animal hides, ivory or mother-of-pearl inlays and shimmering mirrored finishes. 


    Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques RuhlmannEileen GrayMaurice DufrênePaul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)



    Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.