Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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
Mackenzie-Childs Flower Market Set of Oval Tray and Box, Retired Pieces
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage MacKenzie-Childs set of oval tray and square box with lid is decorated with Flower Market pattern on white background; the steel underbodies are color-glazed in white and de...
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2010s North American Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$208 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 3 Antique Blue and White Delft Plates Hand Painted Netherlands Ca. 1800
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of three antique Delft plates was hand-painted in the Netherlands circa 1800.
Each plate measures approximately 9 inches in diameter and ...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Delft
Three Antique Dutch Delft Plates Netherlands Circa 1800
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
Made in the Netherlands circa 1800, these three Dutch Delft plates exhibit a naive yet energetic quality.
The center of each dish features a beautifully hand-painted arrangement of l...
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Early 1800s Dutch Antique Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Delft
Scandinavian Cake Copper Pan, Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An Early 19th Century Scandinavian copper cake mold. The handle and the feet are also in copper. If desired, this antique cake pan could easily be pol...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Copper
Decorative Hand-carved Wooden Plate with Pyrography, Germany 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This stylish folk art hand-carved wooden plate features intricate pyrographic elements—a traditional wood-burning technique used to create decorative patterns. The design centers aro...
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1960s German Vintage Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Beech
Brown & Cream White Stoneware Bowl by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, 1920s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite hand-crafted Scandinavian stoneware decorative dish or Boel by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, features traditional folk art motifs in white against a rich terracotta-...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Stoneware
Carved Ebony "Star" Vide Poche, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Delicately carved solid Ebony vide poche on a pedestal base decorated with points around the edge.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ebony
Chinese Folk Painted Rooster Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered serving tray is crafted with a hand-painted panel salvaged from a vintage Chinese cabinet. Selected for its charming folk art decoration, the found panel is painted wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Pine
Chinese Folk Painted Garden Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered serving tray is crafted with a hand-painted panel salvaged from a vintage Chinese cabinet. Selected for its charming folk art decoration, the found panel is painted wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Pine
Chinese Folk Painted Peony Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
This large wooden serving tray is crafted with a hand-painted panel salvaged from a vintage Chinese cabinet. Selected for its charming folk art decoration, the found panel is painted...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Pine
AJOUPA POTTERY - Studio Pottery Vide Poche - Signed - Trinidad - Circa 1990
Located in Chatham, ON
AJOUPA POTTERY - Vintage studio pottery glazed vide poche - featuring a wheel thrown terra cotta body, flaring sides and hand painted lizard to the center - glossy black, orange and ...
Category
Late 20th Century Trinidadian Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Terracotta
$273 Sale Price
30% Off
Rare 19th Century Swedish Solid wooden Wash Board for Washing Clothes Old
Located in Boden, SE
A handmade solid wood wash board. A wonderful decorative piece full of rustic charm, also can be used as an interesting serving tray.
The Wash board has a owner mark and signed EPS
I...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Pine
Antique Swedish Wooden bowl 1800's Handmade Folk Craft nice details
Located in Forest, BE
Swedish antique birch hand made wooden bowl. Made to be used as a dining dish / plate. Fine quality of handwork. this is are true piece from the early 19 century. Beautiful patina o...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Birch
Antique Swedish Wooden bowl 1800's Handmade Folk Craft nice details
Located in Forest, BE
Swedish antique birch hand made wooden bowl. Made to be used as a dining dish / plate. Fine quality of handwork. this is are true piece from the early 19 century. Beautiful patina o...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Birch
Antique Spanish Polychrome Ceramic Charger with a Bull Decoration
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Circa 1800 Spanish Majolica Faience centerpiece bowl or charger.
This charming collectible antique painted ceramic dish is decorated with a large rear facing bull and with polychrom...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
$472 Sale Price
79% Off
Vintage Brass Duck Head Vide Poche Trinket Valet Tray
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted decorative vintage collectible brass valet tray duck head shape.
Beautiful handcrafted large cast brass bird form this handsome trinket tray is very well made and large scale.
A vintage solid brass mallard duck head compact tray for the dresser or home office desk, it has a place for keys, change, pens, keys, trinket holder, jewelry.
Heavyweight brass duck head...
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Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Textured Glass Dish by Simon Pearce, 20th Century
By Simon Pearce
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small textured decorative bowl or trinket dish by American artist Simon Pearce. Crafted from glass, this dish features a wonderful texture on the outsid...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass
$60 Sale Price
20% Off
Folk Art Polychromed Iron Construction Worker Card Holder/ Vide-Poche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Folk Art polychromed iron construction worker card holder/ vide-poche
A whimsical well executed Folk Art sculpture of construction worker caring a...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Iron
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Folk Painted Tray with Railway Scene
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered serving tray is crafted with a hand-painted panel salvaged from a vintage Chinese cabinet. Selected for its charming folk art decoration, the found panel is painted wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Pine
Helmet Coal Scuttle Planter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Helmet Coal Scuttle Planter
This bucket is a very attractive helmet shape, it is painted in black with a beaten Brass riveted hooped handles
The Scuttle is in good antique condition, it is clean inside and would make a very unusual planter
The Bucket is 13” tall including the handle, 11” long...
Category
1950s Vintage Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Brass
Giovanni De Simone platter
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a wonderful vintage example of Giovanni De Simone's work! It was created and hand-painted by the artist himself. It's signed and dated on the verso. This piece was rendered b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Pottery, Paint
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Heavy Hand Forged Iron Bucket This is a lovely small bucket
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Small Heavy Hand Forged Iron Bucket
This is a lovely small bucket, this charming piece has a rounded shape and a hanging ring in the handle
The cauldron is in good well aged con...
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Early 1900s Antique Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Iron
Ceramic Glazed Square Plate with Hand Painted Designs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic plate features a square shape with turned up corners. The plate is glazed in a soft cream and beige coloring with speckling throughout. The piece is finished with two hand pa...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
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Folk Art decorative dishes and vide-poche for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art decorative dishes and vide-poche for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative dishes and vide-poche created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art decorative dishes and vide-poche made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative dishes and vide-poche, popular names associated with this style include Franklin MInt, Modern Fabergé, and Simon Pearce. 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 dishes and vide-poche differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $2,250 while the average work can sell for $480.
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