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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
Decorative Rustic Swedish Folk Art Wooden Barrel Planter 1800's
Located in Valby, 84
Bring a piece of Swedish history into your home with this exquisite Antique 1800s Swedish Folk Art Barrel Planter. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this indoor planter ex...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Wood

Swedish Wooden Folk Art Planter from the 1800s with Original Lid
Located in Valby, 84
Embrace the timeless beauty of Swedish craftsmanship with this exquisite wooden folk art planter from the 1800s. Standing at an elegant 60 cm tall and boasting a generous 40 cm diame...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Pine

Swedish wooden wabi sabi style planter 1940’s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare solid wooden planter in a Wabi Sabi style made by a talented Swedish craftsman in the 1940’s in Sweden. The planter is the perfect planter for inside your home and will look gr...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Birch

tuscan oil jar. 40s
Located in Felino, IT
olive oil jar. ,use vase / tuscan terracotta umbrella stand, 1940s. made entirely of handmade and kiln-fired terracotta. frost-proof and very durable. can be used as an umbrella stan...
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1940s European Vintage Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Terracotta

Large Hand Blown Antique Glass Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Large hand-blown antique glass jar with bluish-green tint. Three available is varying sizes and shapes (see last three images). Each sold individual...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Blown Glass

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

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Ceramic

Moroccan Vintage Green Olive Jar
Located in North Hollywood, 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

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Earthenware

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

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Stone

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

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Wood

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.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic

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

Anglo-Raj Mughal Bronzed Copper Vessel Bucket
Located in North Hollywood, 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

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

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Terracotta

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 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

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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

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Terracotta

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Set of 5 Large Vintage "Diabolo" Jars by Willy Guhl Spindel Planter
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Hand Carved Stone Vide poche Basin Jardinière Bowl Planter Vessel Sink Antiques
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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Petite 1900s Rustic English Edwardian Wooden Barrel with Green and Red Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Edwardian period small wooden barrel from the early 20th century, with green painted accents and United Kingdom coat or arms. Born in England during the early years of the 20th century, this charming rustic wooden barrel features a succession of vertical slats, secured behind green and red braces. Adorned with a nicely worn United Kingdom coat of arms on the belly, this 1900s barrel charms...
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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Wood

Rustic English Wooden Barrel with Metal Straps from the Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English wooden rustic barrel with metal straps. This late 19th century barrel is made of vertical wooden slats - possibly oak - secured by six horizontal iron bands. Given the st...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Antique Pair of Black Forest Jardinière’s Hand Carved Switzerland circaLate1800s
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Forest Pair of Jardinière’s hand carved in Switzerland during the late 1800s. The Jardinière’s are complete with their original metal liners and are ready to be planted. Black Forest Furniture first began to appear in the mid-1800s in Brienz, Switzerland and originally only included small Black Forest animal objects made for the tourist trade. In the late 1800s, as tourism traffic increased, so did the number and Size of Black Forest Carvings and soon thereafter was followed by Black Forest Furniture. As luck would have it, Old Plank has recently discovered a treasure Trove of Black Forest Carved...
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Louis XVI Style Planter
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular caned body above fluted legs joined by a stretcher centered by a flame finial. Filled with faux moss and shrubbery. Height of the planter without the plants is 32in; ...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Pine

Louis XVI Style Planter
Louis XVI Style Planter
H 32 in W 19.6 in D 12 in
Sculptural Wooden Planters / Decorative Bowls Hand-Crafted in Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These sculptural display bowls were hand crafted on the island of java from solid teak wood. With their elevated elongated shape they would look great as a collection of decorative b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Wood, Teak

Gustavian Style Italian Terracotta Planters
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 original finish Gustavian style Italian terracotta planters. I actually have 6 sets of 2.
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1960s Italian Vintage Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Terracotta

Terracotta "Indian Pot" by Bauer Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Terracotta "Indian Pot" by Bauer Pottery, c. 1920's, USA H 8.5" x D 14" FDV-J014 *Wear consistent with age and use. One drainage hole.
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Terracotta

Terracotta "Indian Pot" by Bauer Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Terracotta "Indian Pot" by Bauer Pottery, c. 1920's, USA H 11" x D 19" FDV-J016 *Wear consistent with age and use. One drainage hole.
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Terracotta

Monumental Architectural Pottery Marilyn Kay Austin Pot
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A satin black monumental Marilyn Kay Austin wide mouth high fired clay designer pot / planter. These pots came in a wide range of related shapes and sizes often used by designers, la...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Pottery

Dutch Walnut Wine Cooler/Planter, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Dutch walnut wine cooler/planter with liner featuring parquetry inlay, shell marquetry inlay and brass handles on sides ending on tapered legs.
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Fruitwood, Walnut

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20th Century French Concrete Planter
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage concrete planter in the shape of a swan. Made in France in the 20th century, the elegant loop of the neck and the raised profile of ...
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20th Century French Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Concrete

20th Century French Concrete Planter
20th Century French Concrete Planter
H 15.7 in W 19.7 in D 19.7 in
Vintage French Shell Mosaic Planter
Located in High Point, NC
This stout iron planter was made in France, circa 1960. An ode to the gleaning practice, this piece is adorned with constellations of seaside residue. The carefully chosen artifacts ...
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20th Century French Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Cement, Iron

Vintage French Shell Mosaic Planter
Vintage French Shell Mosaic Planter
H 9.8 in W 24.4 in D 12.6 in
Collection of Three 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Barrels
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Collection of three Swedish 19th century hand-crafted folk art wooden grain barrels in untouched original condition. Ca 1820. Today it's an excellent tree / flower pot or pure decora...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Barrel
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish hand-crafted folk art wood barrel made around the mid 19th century, circa 1840 to 1850. The barrel is Swedish, made of pine and is in untouched original condition. The pine h...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Barrel
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Barrel
H 26.38 in W 29.93 in D 25.99 in
Round Tramp Art Shell Encrusted Planter or Bowl Midcentury Folk Art
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Terracotta encrusted sea shell bowl or planter. A beautiful addition to a patio or coffee table filled with flowers of your choice. Dimensions: 6.5" Diameter 4" Tall.
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20th Century American Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Shell, Terracotta

Tramp Art Shell Encrusted Planter or Bowl Midcentury Folk Art
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Terracotta encrusted sea shell bowl or planter. A beautiful addition to a patio or coffee table filled with flowers of your choice. Dimensions: 8" Diameter 3.25" Tall.  
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20th Century American Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Shell, Terracotta

Pair of Finely Sculpted Faux Bois Planters
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of finely sculpted faux bois planters circa 1920-1940. Rectangular-shaped faux bois planters from France. Adorned with branch decoration and bark textured surfaces.
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1920s French Vintage Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Concrete

Pair of Finely Sculpted Faux Bois Planters
Pair of Finely Sculpted Faux Bois Planters
H 12.5 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in
19th Century French Alps Folk Art Jardinere
Located in Hastings, GB
Beautifully decorative folk art jardinere, originating from the French Alps, this style of folk art is characterised by the use of pine cones within the de...
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1870s French Antique Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Wood

19th Century French Alps Folk Art Jardinere
19th Century French Alps Folk Art Jardinere
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 12.21 in
Wooden Teak Primitive Naga Pot Barrel Planter in a Wabi Sabi Style, India
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wooden "Naga" planter in solid teak produced in India around 30-40 years ago. Fits great into a wabi-sabi style. In good vintage condition with some signs from age and use. Stab...
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Late 20th Century Indian Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Teak

Wooden Teak Naga Pot Barrel Planter in a Wabi Sabi Style, India
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wooden "Naga" planter in solid teak produced in India around 30-40 years ago. Fits great into a wabi-sabi style. In good vintage condition with some signs from age and use. Stab...
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Late 20th Century Indian Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Teak

Wooden Teak Naga Pot Barrel Planter in a Wabi Sabi Style, India
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wooden "Naga" planter in solid teak produced in India around 30-40 years ago. Fits great into a wabi-sabi style. In good vintage condition with some signs from age and use. Stab...
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Late 20th Century Indian Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Teak

Hand Painted Indian Round Folk Art Ceramic Planter or Vase in Brown and Orange
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful piece of folk pottery. Sometimes known as roadside pottery, this piece was hand-made by a Native American craftsman. It features an unglaz...
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20th Century American Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic, Paint

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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