Folk Art Decorative Bowls
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
Old Decorative African Wabi Sabi Wooden Hand Carved Mortar Bowl, Early 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Old and decorative hand carved wooden bowl / mortar produced in Africa early 1900s. In good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 40 cm / 15.75" Diameter: 34 cm / 13.40"
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1920s Ethiopian Vintage Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Hand-Carved 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Wabi Sabi Bowl in Pine
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a beautiful Swedish hand-carfted, carved 19th century wooden bowl in Wabi Sabi style.
It comes made in an oblong piece of pine, perhaps a thin trunk but more likely a thick ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pine
Swedish Hand-Krafted Turned 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Wooden Bowl in Pine
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a beautiful Swedish hand-carfted 19th century wooden bowl in Wabi Sabi style.
It comes made in pine with lovely patina reflecting its age and use.
It has a few decorative lo...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pine
Swedish Hand-Krafted Turned 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Wooden Bowl in Pine
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a very beautiful Swedish hand-carfted 19th century wooden bowl in Wabi Sabi style.
It comes made in pine with lovely patina reflecting its age and frequent use.
It has a few...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pine
Antique Unusually Large Wooden Bowl, Swedish Handmade with Original Hardware
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusually large wooden bowl from northern Sweden. The bowl is an antique from the early 1800s, made by hand and completely unique. It has original hardware and handles in iron. Attra...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Ceramic Fruit Bowl
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a beautiful ceramic glazed fruit bowl. The space around the figures was carved out by hand..
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1910s Belgian Vintage Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Early 19th century Swedish Burl Bowl
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good and nicely patinated hand carved burl bowl of charming uneven dimensions, Swedish, circa 1810, with good oxidation and rustic "make do" repairs.
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1810s Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Burl
Vintage Asian Bronze Singing Hammered Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Asian Hammered Bronze Singing Bowl 1950s.
Asian Bronze Vessel Singing Bowl.
A special collectible piece.
Made from bronze, a good heavy weight.
Circa 1950s.
The hand-hammered...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Asian Bronze Singing Hammered Footed Bowl 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Asian Hammered Footed Bronze Singing Bowl with inscriptions 1950s.
Asian Bronze Vessel Singing Footed Bowl.
Featuring hammered design of a fish and inscriptions around the ve...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze, Brass
X-Large Vintage French Olive Wood Bowl, Early 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Very large vintage handmade Mediterranean decorative centerpiece bowl made from olive wood. Traditional organic style carved from one solid piece of wood by local artisan in France i...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood, Olive
Antique Genuine Folk Art Swedish Unusual Blue Handmade Wood Plate or Trough
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish wooden plate or trough made in northern Sweden around 1820 to 1840. The trough has original blue paint. The blue paint is unusual...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pine
Collection of Six Sponge Ware Mush Cups and Saucers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing extra large 19thc mush cups & saucers sponge ware are in mint condition and great colors.They are so unusual and very rare to find in a collection of six !
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Large Vintage Majolica Pottery Teapot Purple Grape Bunches
Located in Charleston, SC
Majolica Teapot has crazed ceramic background, berry / grapes with vines. The design surrounds the spout. Vines continue around the handle. Hand-paint...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Majolica
19th Century Swedish Root Wood Bowl
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Sculptural early 19th century Swedish root wood bowl with a natural organic form. ca 1800 Sweden.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Artisan Oolitic Limestone Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary artisan oolitic limestone bowl or basin from England.
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21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Limestone
Brass Mortar and Pestle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage Mortar and Pestle of brass. The piece is quite patinated, but could easily be brought to a full gleaming shine.
Mortars and pestles ahve been around for many years = to c...
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19th Century European Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Antique Unique Large Swedish Genuine Patina Folk Art Wooden Bowl
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unique Swedish folk-art bowl in a very unusual boat like shape. This wooden bowl is large and wide with date “1782” underneath along with a set of initials. An unusual detail is the ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pine
1960s Handmade Folk Art Decorative Trinket Bowl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Handmade Folk Art decorative trinket keepsake lidded bowl.
Copper inlay Hand carved wood
Unsigned
6 diameter x 2.25 h
Preowned Vintage condition unrestored.
Original finis...
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1960s Vintage Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper
19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Folk Art Wooden Bowl dated 1862
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish folk Art wooden bowl dated 1862 Signed LOS
A stunning antique organic wooden bowl with lovely patina
You can see the use of time.
The bowl has ownershipmarking ...
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1860s Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pine
Original Red Painted Carved Pine Wooden Bowl, Sweden circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Original Swedish Folk Art carved pine wooden bowl with original red paint and warm patina. These bowls were used throughout families and often passed down generation to next generati...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pine, Paint
Swedish Carved Wooden Bowl, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Original Swedish folk art pine carved wooden bowl with light patina. These bowls were used throughout families and often passed down generation to next generation. This bowl remains ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pine, Paint
Original Red Painted Swedish Pine Wooden Bowl, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Original Swedish Folk Art pine carved wooden bowl with original red paint and warm patina. These bowls were used throughout families and often passed down generation to next generati...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pine, Paint
Swedish Folk Art, Unique 19th Century Farmers Bowls set of 2
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of two antique and unique organic wooden bowls. With highly appealing patina, with traces of use. Produced in Sweden, 19th century.
These bowls where very important for many fam...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
19Thc Original Blue Painted Mini Butter Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original blue painted butter bowl with amazing patina. This bowl is in fine condition and is a rare small size.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Turned Bowl
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine 19th century Swedish folk art turned bowl in two colors with an great shape and original surface. Ca 1820 - 50 Sweden.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine bowl produced in Sweden, 19th Century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Big 19th Century Swedish genuine rustic Wooden bowl organic shape
Located in Boden, SE
An antique and unique organic wooden bowl. With highly appealing patina, with traces of use. Produced in Sweden, early 19th century.
The bowl has original paint inside
Beautiful i...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Root Wood Bowl
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Delightful 19th century Swedish folk art root wood bowl, signed JH AKRA LTS and dated 1885.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Funnel
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Antique early 19th century folk art wooden funnel carved out of one piece of wood. Ca 1800 Sweden.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pine
American Craft, Bowl, Wood, USA, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden bowl produced in the US, c. 1900.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
18th Century Rustic Primitive genuine Folk Art Wooden bowl original paint
Located in Boden, SE
An exceptional large rare oval shaped 18th century primitive Swedish carved wooden knot bowl. Shows a dry textured finish showing a stunning aged patina. A truly remarkable piece. Th...
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Turned Bowl
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Unusual 19th century Swedish Folk Art turned bowl with serrated edge. ca 1850 Sweden.
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Burl Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A burl wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Burl
Swedish Craft, Small Bowl, Painted Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A small blue and white-painted wooden bowl designed and produced in Sweden, 19th century.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
“HLHS” inscription on bottom
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 1814
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden bowl produced in Sweden in 1814.
“M 1814” engraving on side
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1810s Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th Century.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th Century.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
“BÖL.EAS.” on bottom.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl or trough produced in Sweden 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
“E” symbol on bottom side
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Designer, Bowl, Wood, Iron, 1782
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl with metal repair produced in Sweden, 1782.
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1780s Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Iron
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-painted wooden bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
“JPS.R” inscription on bottom
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 18th Century
Located in High Point, NC
An organic wood bowl produced in Sweden, 18th century.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Turned Bowl
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine early 19th century Swedish Folk Art turned bowl in it's original color with great patina to the surface. Ca 1820 Sweden.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pine
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Wooden Bowl, Sweden, 17th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden bowl designed and produced in Sweden in 1668.
“1668” inscription on bottom
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17th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A red-painted wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th Century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden bowl designed and produced in Sweden, 19th century
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th century
Located in High Point, NC
A red-painted wood bowl designed and produced in Sweden, 19th century.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A hand-painted wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Burl Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A burl wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Folk Art decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative bowls created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, pine and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art decorative bowls made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative bowls, popular names associated with this style include Virginia Metalcrafters, Delft, Royal Copenhagen, and Berber Tribes of Morocco. 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 decorative bowls differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $74 and tops out at $16,000 while the average work can sell for $1,150.
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