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
Round Resin Stone Seashell Decorative Dish
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Round stone resin seashell serving dish or platter. The piece is very heavy and is blue, light gray and yellow in color. Three indentions in the shape of shells for serving oysters, ...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Cast Stone
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl or trough produced in Sweden 19th century.
Category
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
Category
1810s Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Folk Art Wooden Trough/ Serving Bowl
Located in Boden, SE
19th century big rustic Swedish antique wooden tray/ Serving bowl from Boden Norrbotten,Northern Sweden.
A farmers handcrafted tray or serving bowl or centerpiece.
A highly function...
Category
Early 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
$375 / set
Rustic Large Organic Wood Carved Serving Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural large folk art style carved bowl with beautiful natural wood and patina acquired with age. Sculptural, unique and organic piece that works with many styles. Substance in...
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1960s English Vintage Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
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 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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass
$60 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Nordic Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Bowl, Finland, 19th Century
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare and expressive example of Northern European folk craftsmanship, this oversized wooden dough bowl was hand-carved in 19th century Finland from a single block of solid hardwood,...
Category
Late 19th Century Finnish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood, Birch
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
18th Century Swedish Stone Mortar
Located in Bozeman, MT
Decorative 18th century Swedish mortar in solid stone, circa 1790 Sweden.
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Stone
Finnish 19th century wooden folk art bowl
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Immerse your home in the rustic elegance of this 19th century Finnish wooden folk art bowl. Hand-made with an authentic wabi sabi spirit, it boasts a great patina that speaks of its ...
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19th Century Finnish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine bowl produced in Sweden, 19th Century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Organic Material
Hand Made Pottery Bowl from North Carolina
Located in High Point, NC
Nicely glazed hand thrown pottery bowl from Seagrove, North Carolina. The colors are beautiful in blues and browns, and would make a lovely addition to any table or room.
Category
1980s American Vintage Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pottery
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.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
Mid-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 wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
18th Century Rustic Primitive genuine Folk Art Wooden bowl original paint
Located in Boden, SE
An exceptional large rare oval shaped 18th century primitive Swedish carved wooden knot bowl. Shows a dry textured finish showing a stunning aged patina. A truly remarkable piece. Th...
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Burl Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A burl wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Birch
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Root Bowl with Old Repair, Folk Art Carved Wood Bowl
Located in Bochum, NRW
Gorgeous Swedish Root Bowl with Old Repair.
Root bowl in an organic shape, marked underneath with 3-4 letters. Original condition as found.
Dimensions: 29x20x9cm
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
$1,201 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Pine, Sweden, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A pine bowl produced in Sweden, c. 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden bowl designed and produced in Sweden, 19th century
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Ceramic Plate Blue and White Dutch Boch Delft Charger 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Antique Ceramic Plate Blue and White Dutch Boch Delft Charger 1940s.
Stunning Boch Delfts blue and white plate in very good condition.
Beau...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal
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 ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood, Oak, Beads
Antique Genuine Folk Art Swedish Unusual Blue Handmade Wood Plate or Trough
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish wooden plate or trough made in northern Sweden around 1820 to 1840. The trough has original blue paint. The blue paint is unusual...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
American Craft, Bowl, Wood, USA, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden bowl produced in the US, c. 1900.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
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.
“E” symbol on bottom side
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Folk Art Wooden Bowl dated 1862
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish folk Art wooden bowl dated 1862 Signed LOS
A stunning antique organic wooden bowl with lovely patina
You can see the use of time.
The bowl has ownershipmarking ...
Category
1860s Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
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
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.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Burl
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...
Category
1870s American Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Brass Mortar and Pestle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage Mortar and Pestle of brass. The piece is quite patinated, but could easily be brought to a full gleaming shine.
Mortars and pestles ahve been around for many years = to c...
Category
19th Century European Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
$625 / set
Two Swedish Cobalt Blue Candy Bowls, 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Two cobalt blue candy bowls, 19th century, Sweden.
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass
$156 Sale Price / item
63% Off
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
Rare Genuine Antique Swedish Large Root Bowl
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare genuine root bowl from northern Sweden made during the first few years of the 19th century, around 1810 to 1820. The bowl is in untouched condition with an attractive patina. Th...
Category
Early 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.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Birch
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th century
Located in High Point, NC
A red-painted wood bowl designed and produced in Sweden, 19th century.
Category
19th Century Swedish 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
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Round Hand Carved Swedish Rootwood Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Round hand carved Swedish root wood bowl, dating to 19th century. Retains remnants of early paint, markings and beautiful burled root grain.
Note: Regional differences in humidity a...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Root Wood Bowl
Located in Bozeman, MT
Delightful 19th century Swedish folk art root wood bowl, signed JH AKRA LTS and dated 1885.
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Swedish Hand-Krafted Turned 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Wooden Bowl in Pine
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a beautiful Swedish hand-carfted 19th century wooden bowl in Wabi Sabi style.
It comes made in pine with lovely patina reflecting its...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and 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).
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Maple
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
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 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...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Birch
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.
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