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Folk Art Windsor Chairs

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
Antique Yew Wood Windsor Chair. English, Early 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Superb piece of country furniture. Delightful colour Mainly yew wood. Elm seat and legs Crinoline stretcher Very honest piece. Totally original patina 2 old repairs shown in t...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Folk Art Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Yew

Antique Yew Wood Windsor Chair. English, Early 19th Century
Antique Yew Wood Windsor Chair. English, Early 19th Century

Antique Yew Wood Windsor Chair. English, Early 19th Century

Antique Ash and Elm Captain's Chair, English, 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Super piece of country furniture. Very honest piece. Totally original patina No re-polishing or restorations Sturdy construction. Free UK shipping.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Folk Art Windsor Chairs

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Elm, Ash

Antique Ash and Elm Captain's Chair, English, 19th Century
Antique Ash and Elm Captain's Chair, English, 19th Century

Antique Ash and Elm Captain's Chair, English, 19th Century

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Apple Green Painted Child's Chair

Apple Green Painted Child's Chair

H 19 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Pair of American Painted Lowback Windsor Antique Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Windsor Chairs

Pair of American Painted Lowback Windsor Antique Chairs, Early 20th Century
Pair of American Painted Lowback Windsor Antique Chairs, Early 20th Century

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H 28.32 in W 28.07 in D 17.5 in

Folk Art windsor chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Folk Art windsor chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage windsor chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ash, elm and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art windsor chairs made in a specific country, there are England, Europe, and United Kingdom 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 windsor chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $950 and tops out at $950 while the average work can sell for $950.

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