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
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
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Wood
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
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
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Pine
19th Century Swedish antique rustic genuine Folk Art Wooden bowl with handle
Located in Boden, SE
Antique rustic primitive Folk art wooden bowl with handle manufactured in Luleå ,Northern Sweden. In Swedish called "Kåsa" It has been used as a drinking wessel.The bowl has an unus...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
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Pine
19th Century Swedish Wooden bowl dated 1868
Located in Boden, SE
18th century Swedish Antique Rustic wooden bowl with nice patina from Dalarna Northern Sweden.
The bowl has an oval shape.
The surfaces are naturall...
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1860s Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
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Pine
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 Bowls and Baskets
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Leather, 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...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
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Birch
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 Bowls and Baskets
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Metal, Enamel
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
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Pine
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
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Bowl Dated 1871 Signed OAS
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish folk Art wooden bowl dated 1871 Signed OAS
A stunning antique organic wooden bowl with lovely patina & trace originalpaint.
You can see the use of time.
The bowl...
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1870s Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
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
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Wood
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
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Ceramic, Majolica
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...
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19th Century European Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket, Attributed to Geo Washington Ray
Located in Nantucket, MA
A small Nantucket lightship gathering basket
with sturdy wooden ears, and a convex interior
bottom with thee concentric lines typical of a
George Washington Ray (1814-1891) made b...
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Cane, Oak
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
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
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Swedish Antique Rustic Wooden Bowl with Handle Dated 1831
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish antique handmade wood bowl with handle from the first half of the 19th century. Dated 1831 .The bowl with handle from north...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
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Pine
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
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Straw
Vintage Green Painted Wooden Banded Bucket Pail
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic patina on this primitive basket. Very versatile piece. We see this charming piece used for anything from garden tools to champagne holder as well as fruit piled sitting on ...
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Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal
19th Century antique rustic Swedish tray bowl with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedishantique wooden tray/ Serving bowl with untouched original paint from Luleå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
A farmers handcrafted tray or serving bowl or centerpiece...
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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 designed and produced in Sweden, 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
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...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
19thc Miniature Original Painted Mustard Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Miniature original painted basket from New England in very good condition.Amazing mustard paint and condition.
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Hemp
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
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Pine, Sweden, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A pine bowl produced in Sweden, c. 1900.
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Early 1900s 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).
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
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
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
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
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
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal
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
Set of Three Swedish Folk Art, Unique 19th Century Farmers Bowls
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of 3 antique and unique three sizes organic wooden bowls. With highly appealing patina, with traces of use. Produced in Sweden, 19th century.
These bowls where very important f...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
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
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th century
Located in High Point, NC
A red-painted wood bowl designed and 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, 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
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
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 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
Large Irregular-Shaped Swedish Root wood Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Large irregular-shaped Swedish root wood bowl dating to the mid-19th century. Hand-carved from root wood. Retains remnants of old red paint and marker's mark.
Note: Regional differe...
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1850s Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 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
Swedish Craft, Trough, Pine, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable pine trough or bowl 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 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, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
“E” symbol on bottom side
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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 wood bowl or trough produced in Sweden 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Wooden Bowl, Sweden, 17th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden bowl designed and produced in Sweden in 1668.
“1668” inscription on bottom
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17th 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
Materials
Seagrass
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 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
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, 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
Burl
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 17th century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, c. 17th century.
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17th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
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
19th Century Swedish Antique Wooden Trough/ Serving Bowl
Located in Kvidinge, SE
A stunning antique Wooden Trough/ Serving Bowl with lovely patina
These troughs were orginally designed to store milk but where often used as a serving bowl and been used true out g...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Vintage Folk Art Pottery Fruit Bowl With Hand Painted Bird Decoration
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful ceramic fruit bowl with hand painted bird decoration. This folk art pottery bowl is marked, but we were unable to match it to a maker.
This bowl is in excellent condition,...
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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pottery
20th Century Handwoven Soft African Bolga Shopping Basket With Leather Handle
Located in Red Lion, PA
20th Century Handwoven African Bolga Basket with Leather Handle
This beautifully handwoven 20th-century Bolga basket is a soft-formed, organic piece made in the Bolgatanga region of...
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20th Century African Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Leather, Straw, Raffia
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.