Folk Art Decorative Baskets
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
French Antique Dark Brown Wooden Bowl in Oak Produced in France Early 1800s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare decorative hand carved wabi sabi dark brown wooden bowl / tray in oak produced in France early 1800s. In good original condition with beautiful patina.
Dimensions: H: 9,5 cm / ...
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1810s French Antique Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Oak
Charming Handwoven Nantucket Style Basket
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming Handwoven Nantucket Style Basket
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
19th Century Nest of Three Nantucket Lightship Baskets
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Nest of Three Nantucket Lightship Baskets, circa 1880, a graduated set of three round, open baskets having cane weave on rattan staves, a carved swing handle with an elongated ovoid lozenge end connected to tin ears that extend down inside the weave for about a quarter length of a stave, and hardwood bottom plate, likely maple, that is slightly convex and scribed with three concentric rings, The baskets are not signed but are clearly all made by the same hand. The style of the handle with a lozenge end is very similar to that carved by Charles Ray, Capt. Thomas James, William Appleton and circle aboard the South Shoals Lightship, and continued in a more exaggerated manner ashore by A.D. Williams, Ferdinand Sylvaro and especially Mitchy Ray. The handle here has a more slender and elegant profile more akin to the work of Capt. James, suggesting that this nest was likely made by a sailor serving aboard the lightship during James' tenure.
All three baskets remain in very good, strong condition, and enjoy a deep patina nicely darkened with age. Unlike most nests which really seem to be more of an assemblage gathered together after the fact, these three baskets nest together nicely with a uniform gradation in size, a feature exemplified by the perfect graduated profile of their handles.
This nest was in the personal collection of noted Nantucket folk art...
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1870s American Antique Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Maple
Arts and Crafts Oak Basket A very attractive piece of Arts and Craft Folk Art
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Oak Basket
A very attractive piece of Arts and Craft Folk Art
The basket is made in Oak with a little carving and brass and copper decoration
It is 8” high, 14” w...
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1930s Vintage Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Oak
19th Century Nantucket Lightship Half Bushel Basket
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Nantucket Lightship "Peck" or Half Bushel Basket, attributed to Captain Henry F. Coffin (Nantucket: 1813 - 1889), a very large peck measure b...
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1870s American Antique Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan, Wood
19th Century Nantucket Lightship Basket by Capt. Thomas James, circa 1870
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Nantucket Lightship Basket by Capt. Thomas James (1811 - 1885), circa 1870, a round open swing-handled basket having cane weave on rattan staves with beveled edges, pine...
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1870s American Antique Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Mexican Burnished Clay Chicken Kitchen Hen Egg Basket Decoration Hen Black
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with ox...
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2010s Mexican Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Large Vintage Asian Wood and Bamboo Basket Tribal Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large vintage basket features hand-woven split bamboo tribal decor with multiple bands of abstract motifs. The large-scale basket is constructed with a bamboo and wood structured bas...
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20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Large Split Oak American Spale Gathering Basket
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage or antique oversized basket in a traditional spale shape features a bent wood ring rim with handles on each side. The basket is formed of a split oak with graphic weave patte...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood, Oak, Beads
Mexican Burnished Clay Chicken Kitchen Hen Egg Basket Decoration Hen Brown
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket/container, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with oxides from the region. Done with the hand-modeled technique and cooked in traditional wood-fired oven. Reyes has been constantly innovating with his hen collection, making this one of his most iconic works.
Ceramic artist, sculptor and painter, Manuel Reyes (Mexico City, 1972) atended the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas in Xochimilco, México. He was later mentored by Royer Von Guten, Joy Laville...
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2010s Mexican Folk Art Decorative Baskets
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Ceramic, Clay
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Tramp Art Dish Stand
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Tramp Art Dish Stand, Late 19th Century, a hand crafted stand or trivet for a dish or bowl, intricately made of an interwoven network of carved and notched wooden splints, cr...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Scrap Wood
A Collection of 13 Vintage Swedish unique folk art straw Christmas Ornaments
Located in Boden, SE
A collection of 13 vintage Swedish handwoven straw Christmas ornaments.
The tradition of using straw for Christmas decorations has deep roots in Swedish culture, dating back to anci...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Straw
Set of Folk Art Baskets, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful collection of four folk art baskets, crafted with meticulous skill and care in the time-honored tradition of coiled baskets. Each basket testifie...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Straw
19th Century antique rustic genuine basket
Located in Boden, SE
A historically old basket used for sowing crops is a unique and practical object. Imagining such a basket, large and oblong with handles on both sides and ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Woven basket genuine rustic
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastic 19th Century Swedish Folk Art root Basket made of woven twigs & birch bark. It comes from an old farmhouse in Luleå Norrbotten Northern Sweden. The basket is not jus...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Twig, Birch
Antique Swedish genuine Folk Art Country Cutlery box dated 1857 Original paint
Located in Boden, SE
A charming mid 19th Century two-section Cuterly tray with a handled -divider.
The Tray is dated 1857 & signed KJD
It has a lovely original color & stunning patina.
You can use it in...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Pine
Antique Swedish genuine Birch bark container
Located in Boden, SE
The antique birch bark container was traditionally used as a storage vessel for food, dried herbs, or other valuable items. Its durable and waterproof properties made it ideal for pr...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Birch
American Folk Art Metal Basket of Beaded Fruit, Early 20th Century
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Folk Art metal basket of beaded fruit,
Basket early 20th Century, fruit 1940s-60s.
The dramatic early 20th Century metal openwork basket cont...
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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
Vintage Rattan and Plant Fibers Rounded Woven Hanging Ikebana Basket
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand-woven ikebana or display basket features rounded shape with demilune front, and straight back; the form is convenient for hanging the basket on the wall or displaying it...
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20th Century Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Original Paper Label
By Sherwin P. Boyer 1
Located in Nantucket, MA
Made with oak staves, handle, mahogany base and attached brass ears, in excellent condition. The poem on the label reads” I was made in Nantucket, I’m strong and stout. Don’t lose me or burn me and I’ll never wear out", which was a poem handed down by Mitchy Ray. Made by Sherwin Porter Boyer, (1907-1964).
Sherwin Boyer was one of the first generation of Nantucket basket
makers in the “purse” period, starting in the late 1940s and working
up until his death in 1964. A contemporary to Jose Reyes...
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Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Folk Art Primitive XL Straw Basket
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Early 20th Century Folk Art Primitive Straw Basket. Made in France. Dating back to the early 1900's. Woven wicker, braided natural straw XL coiled basket with cover lid. Originally d...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Straw
19th Century Small Swedish Folk Art Woven Basket
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish small folk art basket made during the mid 1800s. The basket has the original paint. Handmade from tree roots that are braided. Good antique condition consistent with...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Organic Material
Early 20th Century Oak Splint Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century hand-woven oak splint gathering basket with a single bent oak handle, a double banded rim, and a lovely wonky shape. Found in Wisconsin.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Oak
$712 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Boho Shanghai Weave Ram Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a delightful touch of handcrafted charm and function with this vintage woven ram basket. Skillfully constructed using traditional weaving techniques, this piece features an endea...
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1970s Chinese Vintage Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Swedish Woven Fruit Basket
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish woven fruit basket with traces of old paint. This charming basket's flap secures with leather strap and buckle.
Note: Regional differences ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Birch, Paint
19thc Green Painted Hiney Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original dark green painted hiney basket in fine undisturbed painted surface.This basket comes to East Meets West Antiques from a private folk art collection.This basket is in...
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
$700 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Northern Swedish Folk Art Cutlery Basket
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique folk art basket from the mid 1800s, a so called cutlery basket. The basket is for storing cutlery and is made by hand in pine in northern Sweden...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Pine
Signed 19th Century Nantucket Lightship Basket by Rowland Folger
Located in Nantucket, MA
7 ½” open round Nantucket lightship basket with
brass ears , “R Folger Maker Nantucket, Mass” is
stenciled on the interior bottom, circa 1875
Rowland Folger (1803-1883).
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Brass
Swedish Folk Art Handcrafted Round Serving Tray
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Folk Art handcrafted large round serving, made of woven roots. Insignificant wear. Beautiful tray made by Same. From 1900th.
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Twig
Woven Porcupine Wood Decorative Basket
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A decorative "Porcupine" woven wood basket with a handle.
Dimensions:
15.5" Wide
12.5" Deep
15" Tall.
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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Collection of Three Swedish Baskets
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine group of three Swedish 19th and early 20th century folk art baskets, the first with polychrome decoration on a coiled willow body and having barley twist handle, the second with blue and red paint with floral decoration on a reeded body, the last of cylindrical form and having a woven snowflake pattern.
Although priced as a collection, we would be willing to separate them.
Size listed is for handled coiled basket...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Reed, Willow, Birch
$2,950 / set
Vintage Boho Shanghai Weave Duck Lidded Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of whimsical Chinoiserie charm with this vintage woven duck basket! Likely crafted with traditional "Shanghai Weave" techniques from bamboo or ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Novelty Waste Paper Basket the Container Is Made in Wood
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage Novelty Waste Paper Basket
The container is made in wood with pictures of books and shelves on all 4 sides, a fun and a very attractive conversation piece
The container...
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1960s Vintage Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Softwood
African Tribal Folk Art Basket
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique African wooden storage crate, hand-carved African Tribal motifs on wood and leather woven bottom.
Interested Folk Art Tribal African handcrafted cr...
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bottlecap Basket
Located in Darnestown, MD
This fabulous Bottle Cap Basket is true folk art. It is made of caps from Coca Cola; 7 Up and Dr. Pepper. The wood bottom makes the piece especially...
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1950s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Baskets
$725
Vintage Novelty Ceramic Trompe-L’oeil Waste Paper Basket
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage Novelty Ceramic Trompe-L’oeil Waste Paper Basket
The container is made with ceramic leather book spines, a fun Trompe-L’oeil and a very attr...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather
Folk Art decorative baskets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art decorative baskets 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 baskets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with natural fiber, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art decorative baskets made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative baskets, popular names associated with this style include Sherwin P. Boyer, and Jose Formoso Reyes. 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 baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $40,000 while the average work can sell for $1,050.
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