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Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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
19th Century Copper Cooking Pot, Cauldron
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century copper cooking pot, Cauldron This is a lovely early cooking pot, it has been made in hand beaten copper The pot is wider at the base ...
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1820s Antique Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Copper

19th Century Copper Cooking Pot, Cauldron
19th Century Copper Cooking Pot, Cauldron

19th Century Copper Cooking Pot, Cauldron

19th Century Wrought Iron and Brass Firedog Andirons
Located in Savannah, GA
Rare small size pair of wrought iron Christmas tree shaped firedog andirons with decorative brass finials. See measurements below.
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1820s Unknown Antique Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century Wrought Iron and Brass Firedog Andirons
19th Century Wrought Iron and Brass Firedog Andirons

19th Century Wrought Iron and Brass Firedog Andirons

Large Black Glazed Earthenware Pot, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Large black Glazed earthenware pot, 20th century A large treacle-glazed stoneware pot of baluster form, mid 20th Century. Dimensions: 40 x 36 cm.
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20th Century English Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Earthenware

Large Black Glazed Earthenware Pot, 20th Century
Large Black Glazed Earthenware Pot, 20th Century

Large Black Glazed Earthenware Pot, 20th Century

Decorated Dutch Antique Copper Bowl / Pot with Lid, 18th Century, Dated 1750
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Antique copper bowl with lid, 18th century Beautiful and richly decorated antique copper pot with lid with a very attractive decorated dec...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper, Metal

Decorated Dutch Antique Copper Bowl / Pot with Lid, 18th Century, Dated 1750
Decorated Dutch Antique Copper Bowl / Pot with Lid, 18th Century, Dated 1750

Decorated Dutch Antique Copper Bowl / Pot with Lid, 18th Century, Dated 1750

Signed American Folk Art Wrought Iron Fireplace Tool Holder
Located in Forney, TX
A vintage American folk art, Western Ranch style, hand forged and welded wrought iron fireplace tool holder. Handcrafted in Texas, the artisan who made it cutout signed...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Signed American Folk Art Wrought Iron Fireplace Tool Holder
Signed American Folk Art Wrought Iron Fireplace Tool Holder

Signed American Folk Art Wrought Iron Fireplace Tool Holder

Heavy Quality Brass Fireside Companion Set, Horses
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Heavy quality brass fireside companion set, horses This is a heavy quality set on its own stand, shovel, tongs, poker and hearth brush, the s...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Heavy Quality Brass Fireside Companion Set, Horses
Heavy Quality Brass Fireside Companion Set, Horses

Heavy Quality Brass Fireside Companion Set, Horses

19th Century Cast Iron Native American Andirons, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare 19th century cast iron Native American Andirons, circa 1880, thought to be an image of the Wampanoag Sachem Massasoit (1581 - 1661), earl...
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1880s American Antique Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Native American Andirons, circa 1880
19th Century Cast Iron Native American Andirons, circa 1880

19th Century Cast Iron Native American Andirons, circa 1880

19th Century Fireside Companion Set, Fireside Tools with Frogs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century fireside companion set, fireside tools with frogs. This is a long handled set on its own stand, shovel, tongs, and poker with wonderful twisted style to the handles, ...
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Early 1900s Antique Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

19th Century Fireside Companion Set, Fireside Tools with Frogs
19th Century Fireside Companion Set, Fireside Tools with Frogs

19th Century Fireside Companion Set, Fireside Tools with Frogs

Blacksmith Made Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil or Pot Hanger
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Blacksmith Made Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil or Pot Hanger A great piece with lots of Character, if you don’t need it to hang your game on how about your pots or kitchen utens...
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1920s Vintage Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Blacksmith Made Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil or Pot Hanger
Blacksmith Made Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil or Pot Hanger

Blacksmith Made Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil or Pot Hanger

Musical Note Wrought Iron Andirons Stamped Nashville TN, 1920s
Located in Stamford, CT
Musical note wrought iron andirons stamped Nashville TN, circa 1920s.
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Musical Note Wrought Iron Andirons Stamped Nashville TN, 1920s
Musical Note Wrought Iron Andirons Stamped Nashville TN, 1920s

Musical Note Wrought Iron Andirons Stamped Nashville TN, 1920s

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Folk Art fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage fireplace tools and chimney pots created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art fireplace tools and chimney pots made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 fireplace tools and chimney pots differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $248 and tops out at $4,800 while the average work can sell for $714.

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