Folk Art Bowls and 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
19th Century Swedish Antique Rare Unique Rustic Folk Art Wooden Bowl Dated 1864
Located in Boden, SE
19th century antique rustic rare Swedish Wooden bowl from Dalarna Northern Sweden.
Dated 1864
The surfaces are naturally patinated due tue age,
You can see the use of time.
A tru...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
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Pine
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood, Oak, Beads
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th Century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Hand Painted XL Colorful Gourd
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Folk Art Hand Painted XL Colorful Gourd
18 h x 16 diameter
Original vintage unrestored
Refer to images listed
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
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Wood
19th Century antique rustic Swedish tray bowl with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century big rustic Swedish antique wooden tray/ Serving bowl with untouched original paint from Örnsköldsvik ,Ångermanland Northern Sweden.
A farmers handcrafted tray or servin...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
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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 Bowls and Baskets
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Birch
Rustic Large Folk Art Handled Natural Organic Wood Carved Bowl, 1800s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful bowl with beautiful natural wood grain and glowing colorful patina acquired with age. This piece has a very organic, wabi-sabi feel to it.
From a collection of older w...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Swedish MCM Wall Charger by Carl Harry Stalhane for Rorstrand
Located in Redding, CT
Swedish MCM wall charger by Carl Harry Stalhane for Rorstrand . Gorgeous colorful piece of Swedish folk art pottery . It can also be hung as this charger and has a copper wire loop a...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
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Ceramic
Vintage Asian Bronze Singing Hammered Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Asian Hammered Bronze Singing Bowl 1950s.
Asian Bronze Vessel Singing Bowl.
A special collectible piece.
Made from bronze, a good heavy wei...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Folk Art, Unique 19th Century Farmers Bowl
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
An antique and unique organic wooden bowl. With highly appealing patina, with traces of use. Produced in Sweden, 19th century.
These bowls where ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
American Seagrass Basket, Circa 1920
Located in High Point, NC
Lovely American seagrass basket, probably from South Carolina or nearby region. Great patina.
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
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Seagrass
Charming Handwoven Nantucket Style Basket
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming Handwoven Nantucket Style Basket
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Large Antique Swedish Folk Art Wooden Bowl
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusually large wooden bowl in untouched original condition. The bowl is made from birch root and because of that organically shaped. Original hinges in handwrought iron. The red pai...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Birch
Swedish Burl Bowl of Sculptural Form
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 19th century Swedish root burl bowl retaining traces of original mustard and ox blood read paint and having lovely organic form with excellent patina.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Burl
19th Century Swedish Root Wood Bowl
Located in Bozeman, MT
Sculptural early 19th century Swedish root wood bowl with a natural organic form. ca 1800 Sweden.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A red-painted wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th Century
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Swedish Burl Wood Bowl, Signed TN 1980
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Elevate your living space with the unparalleled beauty of this exquisite Swedish burl wood bowl, (“Vrilskål” in Swedish) a masterpiece that enca...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Burl
Swedish Folk Art, Unique 19th Century Farmers Bowl
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
An antique and unique organic wooden bowl. With highly appealing patina, with traces of use. Produced in Sweden, 19th century.
These bowls where very important for many families; t...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Twig
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Chinese Brass Singing Bowl and Mallet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patinated brass Chinese singing bowl c.1900's. The bowl etched with clouds, wind and mountain scenes, is accompanied by a wooden mallet with brass inlay.
Dimensions
7.5" diameter x ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Woven Bamboo Wicker Ikebana Basket, Philippines Folk Art
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Philippine Folk Art open basket features elongated cylindrical body and prominent handle. The body is plaited in tight weave in simple pattern; the fibers are darkened with ...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Large Vintage Majolica Pottery Teapot Purple Grape Bunches
Located in Charleston, SC
Majolica Teapot has crazed ceramic background, berry / grapes with vines. The design surrounds the spout. Vines continue around the handle. Hand-paint...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Majolica
19th Century Big antique rustic country Swedish Wooden bowl
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish wooden bowl from Northern Sweden.
A genuine 19th century Swedish Folk Art Wooden bowl with lovely patina.
The bowl has a fantastically fine wood carving in the ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 1814
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden bowl produced in Sweden in 1814.
“M 1814” engraving on side
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1810s Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Antique Folkart Primitive Rustic Wooden Bowl with Handle
Located in Boden, SE
Small antique rustic primitive Folk art wooden bowl with handle manufactured in Jämtland in Sweden. In Swedish called "Kåsa" It has been used a...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Birch
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Softwood
19th Century, Swedish Antique Rustic Wooden Bowl with Handle
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish antique handmade wood bowl with handle from the first half of the 19th century. The bowl with handle from northern Sweden i...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
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...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Burl Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A burl wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Rare Wooden Bowl
Located in Boden, SE
An exceptional large rare 19th century primitive Swedish carved wooden knot bowl. Shows a dry textured finish showing a stunning aged patina. A truly remarkable piece.
Old cracks oc...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Folk Art Hand Painted Flower Design Serving Bowl
Located in San Carlos, CA
🌼 Beautiful Vintage Folk Art Pottery Serving Bowl – Signed by Artist 🌼
Add a touch of vintage, Mid Century charm and artistry to your collection or home decor with this gorgeous v...
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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pottery
Mid 19th century painted Swedish water carrier
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century painted Swedish water carrier circa 1860.
Although we have seen many of these on our travels this one without doubt is the best. In original blue/green paint, clea...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Wooden African Mortar and Pestle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted in Africa, wooden footed mortar and pestle.
Great patina this kind of Moroccan mortar are used to grind spices.
Nicely carved, the wood has some cracks on the bottom.
...
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19th Century African Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Old Decorative African Wabi Sabi Wooden Hand Carved Mortar Bowl, Early 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Old and decorative hand carved wooden bowl / mortar produced in Africa early 1900s. In good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 40 cm / 15.75" Diameter: 34 cm / 13.40"
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1920s Ethiopian Vintage Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Collection of Six Sponge Ware Mush Cups and Saucers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing extra large 19thc mush cups & saucers sponge ware are in mint condition and great colors.They are so unusual and very rare to find in a collection of six !
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pottery
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Swedish, Antique Rustic Folk Art Wooden Bowl with Nice Patina
Located in Boden, SE
Late 19th century Swedish antique rustic wooden bowl from Northern Sweden.
Genuine & rustic with incredible patina after several hundreds years of ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
18th Century Swedish antique genuine Wooden bowl sign MMS dated 1793 Folk Art
Located in Boden, SE
An antique and genuine organic wooden bowl with nice patina from Northern Sweden
With highly appealing patina.
Ownermark sign MMS ,& dated 1793 below.
Beautiful in any room,a real ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Antique Folk Art Swedish Pine Trough Bowl
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique wood trough bowl in folk art from Sweden made during the mid 1800s, around 1850. The bowl is a utility item which was used daily in the hou...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Swedish Folk Art, Unique Blue Colored 19th Century Large Farmers Bowl
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
An large antique and unique organic wooden bowl. With highly appealing patina, with traces of use. This one in a unique blue painted color thats be...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Swedish Folk Art, Large Vessel, Pine, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A pine, large vessel produced in Sweden, 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl designed and produced in Sweden, 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Woven Tribal Basket Vase in Brown and Black
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small woven basket shaped like a vase. Woven with natural fibers in geometric patterns, this small decorative piece of folk art would be beautiful...
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wicker
Swedish Folk Art, Unique Early 19th Century Farmers Bowl Painted Wood
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
An antique and unique organic wooden bowl. With highly appealing patina, and the inside of the bowl with faded painting makes this a unique and desirable piece. Produced in Sweden, e...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Straw
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bowl
Located in Bozeman, MT
Swedish Wabi-Sabi ;) 19th century Swedish folk art turned bowl.
Very well made, light, thin walls and with fantastic patination, dated 1868.
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19th Century European Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Antique Swedish Folk Art Hand-Crafted Painted Bowl
Located in Kramfors, SE
Painted folk art bowl from northern Sweden made during the early 1800s, around 1820. The bowl has an oval shape and has been hollowed out by hand from a single large piece of wood. B...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Swedish Folk Art, Large Vessel, Pine, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A pine, large vessel or container produced in Sweden, 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Large Vintage Hand Hewn Organic Teak Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage teak wood bowl hand hewn, mid-20th century.Unique organic sizable folk craft bowl round shape with handles.This beautifully organic bowl is fashioned from a large piece...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden bowl designed and produced in Sweden, 19th century
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Swedish Designer, Bowl, Wood, Iron, 1782
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl with metal repair produced in Sweden, 1782.
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1780s Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Iron
Burmese Red & Black Lacquer Stand, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A Burmese display stand or offering stand of woven bamboo finished with red and black lacquer. Raised by a round woven pedestal base, the colorful tray resembles traditional offering...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bamboo
Swedish Craft, Trough, Pine, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable pine trough or bowl produced in Sweden, 19th Century.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Folk Art bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art bowls and 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 bowls and baskets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, natural fiber and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art bowls and baskets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bowls and baskets, popular names associated with this style include Virginia Metalcrafters, Delft, Royal Copenhagen, 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 bowls and baskets 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 $40,000 while the average work can sell for $1,150.