Folk Art Ceramics
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
Pair of Large Japanese Ceramic Shi-Shi Dog Roof Tiles, Bizen Kiln, 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of Large Japanese Ceramic Shi-Shi Dogs roof tiles, Bizen kiln, 20th c.
Bizen kiln is one of the oldest and well known kilns in Japan. This is a very unusual pose of Shi-Shi Do...
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20th Century Japanese Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Set of Shipwreck Bottles from Indonesia c. 1600
By Asia Rattan
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A set of 3 shipwreck bottles from a Shipwreck off the Coast of the Indonesian Island of Batam. Batam was one of the most substantial and influential ...
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16th Century Indonesian Antique Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Jerusalem Polychrome Hand Painted Ceramic Plate
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage hand painted and handcrafted ceramic wall decorative plate with polychrome deer scene.
It has a beautifully hand painted scene with deers enjoying the outdoors , surrounded by flowers in blue and white, turquoise, light and dark green foliage.
An Islamic ceramic...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Handcrafted Japanese Ceramic Bowl Signed Jin Kobayashi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Japanese ceramic bowl signed Jin Kobayashi.
Large stoneware plate hand made and hand painted with autumn leaves design.
Hand-carved ge...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Pottery Vase Vessel Urn
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, unique, and handcrafted piece of ancient Japanese Sueki Sue ware pottery dating back to the 500-600s (6th-7th century). Sueki/ Sue pottery was a ...
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Early 20th Century Porcelain Maneki Neko, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century porcelain Maneki Neko, Japan
This porcelain Maneki Neko, the good fortune beckoning cat, is a molded seated form with the right raised ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Charger Attributed to Shoji Hamada On Contemporary Stand
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Stamford, CT
Shoji Hamada Japanese clay charger with black glaze and terracotta toned glazed decoration, circa 1960s. On contemporary stand. The piece is unsigned and as such cannot definitively ...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Pair of Ceramic Round Shaped Japanese Hibachi's
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th century ceramic shaped Japanese hibachi's with three vertical incisions either side and paper applique decor.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Artefact, Majapahit Terracotta Expressive Head, Java, 1300 AD
Located in Antwerp, BE
A figurative construction ceramic probably a water collector simply modeled, this head is very expressive and the details can clearly be seen.
The Trowulan archaeological site, approximately 100 square kilometres, located in the Mojokerto Regency is believed to contain the remains of what was once the capital city of the Majapahit Empire, featured by 14th century poet Mpu Prapanca in his poem Nagarakretagama. The city was razed during a fight between Girindrawardhana and Kertabhumi in 1478. The Trowulan site is the only archaeological site dating to the Hindu-Buddha classical age to be found in Indonesia. Archaeological remnants and artefacts of the old city in the Trowulan Site were found buried underground as well as on the surface and are still being found today.rtefact:Majapahit terracotta...
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15th Century and Earlier Javanese Antique Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Wood Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Carved and painted wooden soldier whirligig. Early 20th century American. Soldier has a leather hat with wooden brim. Presented on simple custom museum...
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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll
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Mid 20th Century African Folk-Art Carving of a Woman
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Beautiful African rustic folk carving of a woman, probably mid-century, hardwood, the nose has been rubbed many times for good luck!
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Sasaki Shoraku III Signed Japanese Raku Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl with Signed Box
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Raku-fired pottery Chawan tea bowl by a renowned Japanese pottery master and one of Kyoto’s most prominent and best-known Raku-yaki potters Sasaki Shoraku III (1944- ). The work features a beautifully contoured body and dark rich glaze.
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20th Century Japanese Folk Art Ceramics
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Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Bowl Signed Suizan
Located in Newark, England
Japanese Meiji period satsuma scalloped shaped bowl. The bowl of beautiful form with gilt pin-striping and dotting to the accented areas. The exterior decorated with multiple fish swimming around the outside with small flower sprays between. To the inside a painted netting covers the bowl with butterflies and further floral sprays. The centre decorated with representations of each of the woodcut prints from Hiroshige's Tokaido gojusan tsugi (53 Stations of the Tokaido Road). To the base a stylised cartouche signature within an oval for Suizan.
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Japanese Hand Painted Ceramic Cat Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-726 vintage Japanese hand painted ceramic cat sculpture
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1950s Japanese Vintage Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Shoji Hamada Mingei Kakiyu Kaki Glaze Japanese Studio Pottery Yunomi Teacup
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisite, beautifully crafted, and wonderfully designed Yunomi teacup by master Japanese potter Shoji Hamada featuring his wax-resistant technique and highly coveted rich Kaki glaze over Mashiko...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Ceramics
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Stoneware
Meiji Period Large Japanese Imari Bowl Centerpiece
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Meiji period large Japanese Imari bowl centerpiece
This large, distinctive, octagonal porcelain Imari bowl is painted in rich, inky blue, co...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Folk Art Ceramics
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Shoji Hamada Mingei Nuka Glaze Japanese Pottery Yunomi Teacup with Signed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisite, beautifully crafted, and wonderfully designed striped Yunomi teacup by master Japanese potter Shoji Hamada featuring his nuka glaze over Mashiko stoneware pottery and hand-painted iron motif design. A unique work. Rare to find such a beautiful piece in such impeccable condition. It is a true pleasure to hold in your hand.
The original Hamada signed and sealed wood storage box is included.
A beautiful work. Would be a great addition and sure to shine in any Hamada or Japanese/Asian ceramics collection or serve as an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting.
Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Ceramics
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H 5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Shoji Hamada Mingei Kakiyu Kaki Glaze Japanese Pottery Yunomi Teacup Signed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisite, beautifully crafted, and wonderfully designed Yunomi teacup by master Japanese potter Shoji Hamada featuring his wax-resistant technique and highly coveted thick rich Kaki glaze over Mashiko stoneware pottery in a circular striped pattern. A unique work. Rare to find such a beautiful piece in such impeccable condition. It is a true pleasure to hold in your hand.
The original Hamada signed and sealed wood storage box is included.
A beautiful work. Would be a great addition and sure to shine in any Hamada or Japanese/Asian ceramics collection or serve as an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting.
Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Ceramics
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Stoneware
H 4.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Ancient Japanese Bowl with Dragon
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Ceramics
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Ceramic
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19th Century Sake Bottles, Collection of Three Japan 1850s
Located in Hudson, NY
A lovely set of three Japanese mid 19th century sake bottles, circa 1840-50's, each with distinctive decoration and construction.
These can be used as lamps, vases, or even for deca...
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1850s Japanese Antique Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Provincial Chinese Blue and White Plate, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Calligraphic sweeps of blue bring this 19th-century footed plate to life, brushed atop a blue-grey glaze that cloaks its simple ceramic form. Once used as an everyday serving dish, t...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Folk Art Ceramics
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15th-16th Century Vietnamese Antique Bowl/ Old "Cyawan"/ Southeast Asian Potte
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Vietnamese bowl from the 15th-16th century.
It is very old pottery, so there are some minor glaze flakes.
Please check the photos.
However, the condition is relativ...
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16th Century Vietnamese Antique Folk Art Ceramics
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Pottery
Thai Antique Bottle 15th Century / Old Vase / Southeast Asian Antiques
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A bottle baked in Thailand around the 15th century.
Trade with Southeast Asia has been active in Japan for a long time. Many ceramics were imported from Thailand and Vietnam.
Also, in the 1900s, many ceramics were excavated in Thailand and imported by the Japanese.
This is also an excavated pottery.
By applying a glaze containing iron and baking it, it turns into such a dark brown color.
A bottle with a unique shape in Thailand.
It is very nice.
It is stored in a special wooden box.
There are small scratches, but it did not leak even if I put water in it.
However, if you put water in it for a long time, it may ooze from the bottom, so it is recommended to put water in another container and put it in the jar when decorating flowers, just in case.
The same thing was published in an art book on Vietnamese pottery...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Vietnamese Antique Bowl 16th Century / Old "chawan" / Southeast Asian Pottery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people.
And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the way that no one can imitate.
A bowl made around the 16th century in Vietnam.
In Japan, trade with Vietnam has been active since the Muromachi period (around the 16th century).
Many Vietnamese bowls have also been imported into Japan.
Vietnamese bowls are greatly influenced by Chinese bowls, and there are many items with similar designs to China.
This is a unique Vietnamese glaze, design, and clay that is a little different from Chinese bowls.
It is a very simple and nice bowl.
You can still use it enough.
It is in good condition.
Please use it with soup, tea, rice, etc.
The same thing was published in an art book on Vietnamese pottery...
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16th Century Vietnamese Antique Folk Art Ceramics
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Pottery
Old Japanese Vase 1400-1500 Mid-Muromachi Period Bizen Jar / Tsubo
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We Japanese introduce unique items with unique aesthetics, purchasing routes, and ways that no one can imitate.
From the characteristics of the shape and the pattern of the waves, I...
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Folk Art Ceramics
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Pottery
Shoji Hamada Brushwork Slab Studio Pottery Vase, 20th Century
By Hamada Shoji
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A vintage studio pottery slab shaped vase attributed to Shoji Hamada decorated in tenmoku glazes with brush work designs in orange, green and black glazes around the body. The vase h...
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20th Century Japanese Folk Art Ceramics
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Folk Art ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art ceramics for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage ceramics created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, pottery and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art ceramics made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan 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 ceramics differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $4,545 while the average work can sell for $995.
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