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Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Plant Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your indoor garden with this spectacular vintage woven rattan plant stand. A true masterpiece of bohemian design, this piece features a striking, multi-level architectural st...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Antique Italian Folk Art Wheat Measuring Container Used as a Plant Holder.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique Italian Folk Art Wheat Measuring Container Used as a Plant Holder.
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Wood

Moroccan Vintage Green Olive Jar
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan vintage, 1960's green olive jar, or planter. Handcrafted by the Berber people in Tamgroute Morocco. Great glazed earthenware with different hu...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Earthenware

Green Swirl Ceramic Touring Pottery Folk Art Pot in Green and Brown
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful green, brown, and cream touring pot or planter. This piece is glazed on the interior in rich emerald verdigris blue-green glaze and will be perfect for use as a planter. Bottom reads in black: Made in Cripple Creek...
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20th Century American Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Hand Painted Planters in the Style of VIlleroy and Boch Acapulco
Located in Cordova, SC
Vintage pair of planters, strikingly similar to Villeroy and Bach’s Acapulco line of dinnerware. There is some chipping to the paint but there are still plenty of colors and patterns...
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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

Early 20th Century Root and Twig Tabletop Plant Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early folky twig and root tabletop stand in great condition. This cool three-leg planter is so well made and has a great worn patina. It is very strong ...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Twig

Antique Folk Art Wire/Wood Birdcage
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique bird house is composed of wire and wood framing and floor. The front facade has an arched center section and side "towers." There are th...
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood

Organic Folk Art Jardiniere Plant Stand with Real Branches and Twigs
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Early 1900 Handmade Folk Art Jardiniere. This antique, one piece plant stand is a fine example of the craftsmanship and the wonderful designs of bygone times. Where else th...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Wood

Pair of Terracotta Shoe Planters, circa 1960
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of large terracotta planters in the shape of a pair of shoes.
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20th Century English Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Anglo-Raj Mughal Bronzed Copper Vessel Bucket
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
19th century Anglo Raj Mughal bronzed metal copper vessel water or milk bucket. Originally used to carry water, this hand-hammered metal vessel from India ...
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19th Century Indian Antique Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Brass, Copper

French Versailles Grotto Stone Planter
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Fleurdetroit presents. for your consideration a pair of stone encrusted planters, reminiscent of the grotto at Versailles. A traveler through the twentieth century, this stone trou...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

Pair of Monogrammed 1950s Folk Art Flower Pot Holders
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Delightful pair of hand-fashioned iron pot holders, with twisted iron stems, painted green, red and yellow. Each stand holds four pots. Monogrammed "G"...
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Ivy-Motif Folk Art Pottery Garden Column & Planter - France, Early 20th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Delightful and unusual Folk Art glazed pottery set comprised of a pedestal and a planter, decorated with an ivy creeper. The pot has delicately scalloped edges. The piece is remini...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

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20th Century Art Nouveau Pedestal/ Plant Stand by THONET, Bentwood, AT ca. 1905
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Round Tramp Art Shell Encrusted Planter or Bowl Midcentury Folk Art
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20th Century American Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Pair of Finely Sculpted Faux Bois Planters
Located in Houston, TX
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1920s French Vintage Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Pair of Finely Sculpted Faux Bois Planters
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Folk Art planters and jardinieres for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art planters and jardinieres 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 planters and jardinieres created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, folk art, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art planters and jardinieres made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original planters and jardinieres, popular names associated with this style include 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 planters and jardinieres differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $6,268 while the average work can sell for $1,400.

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