Folk Art Decorative Objects

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...

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...

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...

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy. The duck features wonderful patina throughout including paint. Wonderful collectable piece to add to a grouping.

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 ...

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

A beautifully hand-carved and hand-painted alebrije ram by celebrated Oaxacan master Margarito Melchor Fuentes, one of the pioneering artists responsible for establishing San Martín ...

A beautiful, wonderfully executed and designed Shona stone sculpture by renowned African/ Zimbabwean sculptor/artist Damian Manuhwa (1952-2008) who lived and worked in Zimbabwe. T...

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...

Pair of American Folk Art Tin Clad Pug dog bookends USA, circa 1940s A great pair of hand-crafted, possibly one of kind American Folk Art Tin Clad pug d...

Antique Indonesian Buffalo Racing Cowbell Painted Wood with Rope Handle Discover this antique Indonesian buffalo racing cowbell, traditionally strapped around the necks of water bu...

Art Brut Head Sculpture, Folk Art Male Profile in Carved Wood and Steel 1980s Impressive Head / Male Profile sculpture carved in oak wood. Hand-carved with a gouge, the piece showc...

19th century American folk art box with decorated with inlaid hearts, diamonds, triangles and shields. Possibly sailor made, this sweet little box was likely a valentine or keepsake ...

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...

This vintage Guatemalan polychrome ceramic crown incensario is a captivating example of traditional folk craftsmanship, blending sculptural artistry with ceremonial function. Handcra...

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

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...

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 ...

This wonderful original old surface plaque has a great old patina and a hand-carved and painted Indian chief. The Indian is in full original clothes with the feathers in his head. Wi...

Scandinavian bridal pantry box dated 1840 and having original and very decorative painted surface, the sliding lid with heavily chamfered edge and betrothed initials dividing the "18...

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

An antique and unique organic wooden bowl. With highly appealing patina, with traces of use. Produced in Sweden, 19th century. These bowls where ...

Sculptural woven split bamboo, vase shaped basket features elongated form with two thin handles; the rim is finished with the thin decorative band with knots detail, and the narrow n...

Large, organic sculpture carved from birch root, shaped as a bowl with a powerful and expressive form where the natural texture of the wood is preserved and integrated into its desig...

Set of five Swedish Root Basket from 19th-20th century Beautiful baskets made from pine and spruce roots. Height: 7-14 cm/2.7-5.5inch Diameter: 19-34 cm/-7.413.3 inch

Vintage set of 3 hand-woven stacking baskets features an unusual asymmetrical rim, cylindrical shape, and complex, detailed weave. The texture is emphasized by the use of red tint th...

This rare Swedish folk art stoneware pitcher or vase, crafted by Andersson & Johansson for Höganäs in Sweden, features a striking brown body with cream-white decoration. Designed by ...

Antique folk art trough from northern Sweden made around 1840. Charming, unusual and genuine. The trough is small, see measurements, and in completely untouched condition with origin...

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...

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

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...

A fine folk-art papier-mache sculpture. In the form of a teddy bear. The papier mache appears to be from various 20th Century Philippine comic books, such as Superkat by L.S. M...

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...

Striking ceramic table lamp is comprised of hand-sculpted rhino figurine with a bird sitting on its neck; the rhino is mounted on long conical totem pole, formed in coil technique. ...

Two cobalt blue candy bowls, 19th century, Sweden.

Swedish 'Timplåda' Wooden Box, dated 1824 A 'timplåda' is a traditional Swedish wooden box, handcrafted with care. Popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, these boxes were used ...

This pottery figure of a horse is sponge decorated in shades of pink and brown. It was made at St. Anthony’s Pottery, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, between 1800 and 1810. ...

SATURDAY SALE The first thing I thought upon seeing this was Constantin Brancusi's bird sculptures and the questions about the nature of abstract art it asked. This is an early 20t...

A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.

Vintage bamboo Ikebana basket features tall cylindrical shape with prominent rounded handle. The basket is woven of thin round bamboo strips that are secured with black fiber, addin...

Unusual tall folkloristic ceramic earth toned vase with hand-carved geometric decor. Triangular burgundy and dusty green shapes on earth colored base ...

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,...

This hand-sculpted ceramic bust is a striking example of Southwestern studio art, finished in a rich verde blue green glaze with beautiful tonal variations and a subtly mottled surfa...

This is a Sugarcane Harvesters Scene Painting in Puerto Rico by Epifanio Irizarry. It depicts a watercolor painting of three sugarcane workers in a canaveral or cane landscape. One i...

Rare, unusual decorative plate or bowl features Modernist design of a human figure, surrounded by textured background; the rim is adorned with an abstract graphic border. Minimal pal...

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...

Antique Sicilian Opera dei Pupi Theater Marionette, ca. 1930s A large Sicilian theater (Opera dei Pupi) marionette, which is made of tin, wood and canvas ca. 1930s. The Sicilian Pu...

19Thc Original white painted mini handled basket in fine as found condition.Very rare size in good condition.

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...

A petite small clay roadside decorative touring bowl. This catchall or dish is short, and wide, and decorated with a malachite look green marbled design on the exterior. The inside is glazed in deep verdigris or turquoise. A lovely piece of earthenware, it is hand made and marked on the bottom with: Central City...

"Wallace" Skating at the Park - Fine craft raw wood sculpture with a painted finish highlighted with India ink - made from a solid pine branch with...

Swedish antique pine and birch wooden basket. It was left with the natural wood who now have a charming patina. Fine quality of bentwood. It is a true piece from the early 19 century...

A wooden bowl produced in Sweden, 19th Century.

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...

Penny bank made by Italian Angelo Biagioni for the French market (see image with marking on the back of the chair), circa 1910. Biagioni, born in 1870, was a well known sculptor who crafted objects for resale to the European market. Money boxes (or still banks as they are called in America) were one of the more unique and more difficult items to find by this artist as most objects were basic uni-dimensional sculptered pieces. What makes it more rare is the unfortunate requirement to break and smash the bank open to get the coins out, as there was no mechanism to remove the money. The subject matter of the bank is that of a nicely dressed older lady seated in a chair reading a book. The bank is in all original condition and paint with no restoration or touch-up of any kind. This is a nice addition to any bank or toy collection, or simply to have as a "stand alone" unique item. Dimensions : 4 1/4" deep x 3 3/8" wide x 8 5/8" high. Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys and banks, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage still banks...

This charming antique bronze sculpture depicts a serene monk rendered with a quiet simplicity that suggests a folk art influence. Standing with clasped hands and a gentle, contemplat...

This vintage Guatemalan polychromed ceramic incensario is a remarkable example of Central American folk art, celebrating the region's rich ceramic traditions and ceremonial heritage....

A beautiful handmade art glass rooster family sculpture set (4), circa 1970s. Four (4) roosters in set, blown glass, hand-crafted. Art glass colors i...

Scandinavian hand painted folk art pine box circa 1850. Fine example of traditional Swedish hand painted woodenware. Slight dome topped lid which opens to reveal a unfitted interio...

Hand carved wooden cat sculpture. Each of these statues is carved from a solid piece of wood, and finished with a playful painted pattern. Fun as a group or a solo decorative sculptu...