Folk Art Decorative Objects

A beautifully crafted antique American lidded splint basket, featuring exceptional handwoven construction and original painted red and green decorative banding. This basket showcases classic New England...

Presumed to date from the late 19th century, this life-sized Folk Art carved and hand painted study depicts a Native man dressed in traditional attire and holding a staff. The artist is unknown and this sculpture is unsigned and done in a very realistic style. The carving, likely done in Cyprus wood...

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...

A charming and artfully hand-crafted Head of Venus Terracotta Planter Jardiniere. The sculpted face is beautifully rendered with soft, expressive features, while the reverse reveals...

Antique English Trench Art mixed metal miniature howitzer - signal style table cannon. Hand-crafted, assembled in the early 20th century, fashioned in par...

This beautiful decorative Christmas Tin Box with Santa or Belsnickle Picture is a true treasure. It was made in Germany, around 1930s. These are very har...

Single French Cast Iron Candlestick In The Original Green Painted Patina, 19th Century

Unusual early 19th century Swedish Folk Art candle holder in pine and iron. Ca 1790-1810 Sweden. Lovely patina.

A old antique swedish 18th century candlestick . Dated 1827 Very charming and solid. Lovely patina and very genuine. Made in wood & brass.

Set of two antique and unique organic wooden bowls. With highly appealing patina, with traces of use. Produced in Sweden, 19th century. These bowls where very important for many fam...

Vintage set of Folk Art sitting cat figurines was hand-carved from solid pieces of wood. The cats have elongated, minimal features, accentuated with hand-painted details on the face...

Rare Asian camphorwood jewelry box from the 1950s

Nice old decorated salt glaze stoneware jug stamped 1 MILLER & WOODARD STRASBURG VA. There are chips and cracks present, and pictured. "1" gallon capacity mark, cylindrical form with...

Kenneth Anthony Krogmeir carvings. Mr. Krogmeir was a dairy farmer from Fort Madison, Iowa. He also owned a small sawmill that he operated for personal use and for milling wood for n...

A charming vintage wooden giraffe. Hand-carved from hardwood (tropical wood) with brown and black painted surface. From Africa, c. 50-100 years...

Hand-carved wooden sculpture representing a traditional guardian or deity figure, often referred to as the "Lady of Popa," originating from Vietnam or Southeast Asia. This striking p...

Wonderful cast iron coin bank that has aged beautifully. The red hue is a slightly faded and muted color. The words red goose shoes are imprinted on bo...

Rare and refined African metal vase with handmade decorations, an object of great charm capable of furnishing your home space with style and elegance

Alzata in Maiolica italiana dipinta in policromia agli inizi 1700 con piano perfettamente piatto con bordo rialzato decorato con l’assunzione della Madonna Incoronata raffigurata co...

An Italian popolar oil on canvas depicting Madonna and baby Jesus, framed in a hand carved fruitwood frame. It's in perfect conditions.

Vintage studio pottery glazed and sgraffito decorated vase - featuring a wheel thrown terracotta body with a hand painted and scraped abstract pattern of decoration - glossy glaze - ...

Juan Clara was a noted Spanish sculptor who specialized in small children having difficulty with chairs. That's pretty much all he did. This is very large piece for him and is a very...

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 ...

Incredible Hy Farber plywood sculpture of a weightlifter, California, Circa 1980s. This sculpture is attached to a pedestal and sits on rollers making it easy to move around a room. ...

A highly expressive vintage African cast-bronze sculpture depicting a stylized mythical lion, attributed broadly to a West African folk-art metalworking tradition and dating conserva...

Sculptural Nordic folk art three-arm candelabra made and decorated entirely by hand from solid wood in the 1940s. A modernist style piece handmade using traditional Swedish folk art ...

Vintage hand carved and painted soapstone lidded box - taking the form of a seated tiger - unsigned - country of origin unknown - late 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - cl...

Wooden pharmaceutical apothecary jar, marked "CARB LIGN PR".

A mid 19th Century folk art trade sign of demilune form, depicting a Native American chief holding a peace pipe and tomahawk wearing a headdress of white and red feathers, wearing a decorated tunic, supported by “s” scrolls, possibly a cover for a paddle boat wheel...

Vintage hand-woven ikebana basket features flattened shape with rounded front, demilune bottom and straight back; the form is convenient for hanging the basket on the wall or displa...

Vintage woven storage basket features a traditional rounded shape with reinforced rim. The body of the basket is decorated with abstract geomentic color-block elements, formed by uti...

Vintage Sarawak studio pottery vase - hand crafted/wheel thrown - incised/carved decoration to the exterior - finished with a grey/brown glaze over the clay body - non-glazed interio...

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...

Folk Art Hand Painted XL Colorful Gourd 18 h x 16 diameter Original vintage unrestored Refer to images listed

Thomas Kloss folk art bird sculpture painted wood on enameled steel legs and feet mounted on a square base. 27.5” high x 11” wide X 22.5” deep Base only 11x11x3 Lancaster, PA artist ...

A fine hand-tooled and ebonized wooden tea canister of Swedish origin - circa 1850-1890. Folk art piece made by an unknown artisan. Measurements: H: 18 cm, Diameter: 15 cm.

Early Vintage Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, Mid 20th Century, a hand-crafted basket modeled after a Nantucket purse, having a round disk shape with open top, made of hand-sti...

Swedish antique pine hand build wooden kitchen cabinet. Made to be used as a dough plater storage to the left side and a storage to the right side. Fine quality of wood. It is a true...

Decorative iron candle holder depicting Kokopelli, the iconic flute player and fertility figure from Native American folklore of the American Southwest. This sculptural piece combine...

Vintage or antique cast iron door stop features a cat form with polychrome painted decor. The realistically sculpted cat is depicted sitting with its head turned to a side and its ta...

Decorated with silver inlay and cloaked in an antique patina, this curious brass case is an early 20th century betel nut box, attributed to the Maranao people of the island of Mindan...

Swedish antique pine and birch wooden storage box. . Fine quality of bentwood. It is a true piece from the 19 century. Initials are hand painted on the top 1865 and hand engraved und...

Folk art: Norwegian lidded box (butter box) crafted in birch with rich woodcarving. The lid finial carved as a seated woman. Lid and rim decorated with reliefs of oak leaves, acorns,...

I think it's safe to say you have never seen a bird this big before! A rare, nearly 8ft tall, one-of-a-kind antique architectural hand carved wood sculptural element, in the form ...

No idea on origins or age of this piece . As an object the colors and the tall narrow form attracted me .

Set of 2 vintage carved solid wood trays feature large motifs of abstract leaves, carved in Folk Art style; smaller rectangular tray features a branch with 2 leaves, and larger round...

Joppa is a contemporary folk artist whose creative work includes the use of piano components and finishes learned from the restoration of pianos, his "day job". Joppa has shown his ...

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-...

Collection of vintage Swedish handwoven straw Christmas ornaments. The tradition of using straw for Christmas decorations has deep roots in Swedish culture, dating back to ancient ...

19th century Swedish folk art wooden box from Piteå, Norbotten Northern Sweden The wooden box has untouched original color. The box is stable in construction. Nice storage inside. Ha...

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...

Signed M Burkette 1987 set of three carnival cats, made from canvas and hand painted. This set was made by Flora Mildred Burkette, a NC folk artist. These cats are reminiscent of th...

This striking antique 19th-century treenware tea caddy is a beautiful example of folk art craftsmanship. Skillfully hand-carved and turned from wood, this charming caddy features a r...

This intricate silver necklace was once a part of the elaborate attire of a Miao women in southwest China, an ethnic minority with rich traditions of textile art and silverwork. In t...

Early 20Thc pictorial Pima Indian basket from a private Indian collection.This fantastic basket is in fine condition and it has goats.Such a sweet little size.

Marked Malaysia vintage earthenware handcrafted brown and Taupe studio piece with the inside glazed, Studio Piece vase, decanter, vessel. Established in 1989, Tenmoku Pottery...

This intricate silver necklace was once a part of the elaborate attire of a Miao women in southwest China, an ethnic minority with rich traditions of textile art and silverwork. In t...

Rare Swedish antique bowl from the late 1700s. This wooden bowl is oval with a large carved handle on the side, a very unusual detail hardly ever seen on bowls like this. It is made ...

Large Blue Antique Swedish Folk Art Wooden Trough, Late 1800s. Hand carved wooden tray from Sweden late 19th century. These handmade troughs were common in Scandinavia in this time ...

Set of Three Antique Dutch/Flemish Herring Barrels with Original Inscriptions, Late 19th Century A rare set of three antique wooden herring barrels (haringtonnen), originating from the Netherlands or Flanders, late 19th century. These charming folk art barrels were traditionally used in fish shops and village groceries to store and sell salted herring. Each barrel is made of wooden staves bound with wooden hoops and comes with its original removable lid. Remnants of hand-painted inscriptions and price markings remain visible, including “18 centen den ½ kilo” (18 cents per half kilo), referring to the historical retail price of herring. The barrels show a rich patina and authentic wear consistent with use and age. Such early shop fittings and objects of everyday folk culture are increasingly rare and today make wonderful decorative accents. Perfect for collectors of maritime antiques, rustic interiors, and antique kitchenalia. Barrel 1: Ø 31 cm (12.2 in) x H 23 cm (9 in) Barrel 2: Ø 30 cm (11.8 in) x H 23 cm (9 in) Barrel 3: Ø 23 cm (9 in) x H 16 cm (6.3 in) Period: Late 19th Century Place of Origin: Netherlands / Flanders Condition: Good antique condition with wear, scratches, and paint losses consistent with age and use. Lids fit loosely, as typical for old coopered barrels. Unmatched on 1stdibs – no other Dutch or Flemish herring barrels are currently available, making this complete set exceptionally rare. Antique herring barrels, antique haringtonnen, Dutch folk art, Flemish folk art, 19th century barrels, rustic storage containers, antique wooden barrels...