Vintage 15 Milk, Wine, Bottle Carrier
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage 15 slot metal milk/wine bottle carrier from Belgium with a twine handle. Vintage condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Folk Art Decorative Objects
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
A Hand Carved Live Wood Iguana Carved from a single piece of wood
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Hand Carved Live Wood Iguana This wonderful piece is Carved from a single piece of wood the carving is fully 3 dimensional, when viewed from the underside the hollow grain of the ...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Philippine Rice Baskets, Set of 3
$1,500 / set
Vintage Philippine Rice Baskets, Set of 3
Located in Miami, FL
Offered are three hand-woven baskets with lids acquired in the early 1970s on an excursion to visit the rice paddies in the Philippines. They're ...
Category
1970s Philippine Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
Vintage Boho Charming Textured Owl Studio Pottery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming ceramic owl brings a playful, sculptural presence to any space. Its wide, hollow eyes and softly speckled surface give it a curious expression, while the hand-carved wi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Late 20th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Cobra Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking and fierce, this hand-carved wooden bowl features a coiled cobra mid-strike with its mouth open and fangs bared. The detailed scale texture and dramatic posture bring an ene...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Goan Indian Elephant
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand painted and carved wooden Indian elephant from Goa. Intricate detailing.
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
African Gourd Vessel, Antique Decorative Basket, Circa 1930, 28cm Tall
Located in Southampton, GB
An African Gourd Vessel; made from organic dried out gourd fruit, used throughout Africa for not only decoration but to carry water and sometimes ...
Category
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Organic Material
Vintage Original Studio Pottery Lidded Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming vintage studio pottery lidded bowl is an exceptional example of expressive ceramic art, featuring a beautifully hand-carved relief of playful rabbits nestled among styl...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Khaki Size 6 Log Bowl by Loyal Loot Hand Made from Reclaimed Wood
Located in calgary, CA
Perfect as a feature objet d'art on your table or shelves, a catch-all for jewellery and special items, or displayed as a group for a striking centrepiece. Each Log Bowl is unique and makes the perfect one of a kind gift. Log Bowls combine the beauty of a tree in its natural state with a high-gloss, vibrant finish. Each bowl is handmade using locally reclaimed trees of all varieties (fallen or cut down due to infrastructure or inclement weather). The trees are hand selected, gathered, turned and finished by Loyal Loot...
Category
Early 2000s Canadian Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Willow
Russian tobacco containers with carved and painted decoration, treen, C 1890
Located in Central England, GB
This rare pair of Russian folk art treen tobacco containers are beautifully hand turned from one solid piece of limewood. They have well hollowed interiors with a neatly fitting lid ...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Diecast Wrought Iron Rider on Horseback
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture the spirit of adventure and classic equestrian charm with this Vintage Boho Diecast Rider On Horseback. Crafted from durable wrought iron and hand-painted in subtle hues of b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Hand Painted Metal Cache Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with artistic flair using this vintage boho hand-painted metal cache pot. Crafted with intricate detail and vibrant colors, this piece exudes a captivating charm re...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Oskar Raoul Papier Mache Chaplin Little Tramp Sculpture Signed by Artist 1970
Located in Monrovia, CA
OSKAR RAOUL Papier Mache / Paper Mache Sculpture Of A Clown Or Tramp Resembles The Likeness Of Charlie Chaplin, The Little Tramp. OSKAR RAOUL Is A Well Known Mexican Papier Mache Clown...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
David Segel 1970s 3-D Wooden Double Kiot Folk Art Sculpture
By David Segel
Located in Monrovia, CA
David Segel 3-D wooden folk art / Gothic sculpture, signed, titled and numbered ''RIBALD #1 David Segel, well known Artist of Venice, Ca and throughout Paris, France has hand-scul...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Swedish Hand-Krafted Turned 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Wooden Bowl in Pine
$840Sale Price|30% Off
Swedish Hand-Krafted Turned 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Wooden Bowl in Pine
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a very beautiful Swedish hand-carfted 19th century wooden bowl in Wabi Sabi style. It comes made in pine with lovely patina reflecting its age and frequent use. It has a few...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Mexican Burnished Clay Romance Torso Heart Couple Statue Contemporary Oaxaca
By Manuel David Reyes Ramírez 1
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Lovers Torso, a contemporary rustic Mexican sculpture by Manuel David Reyes. This soft piece is one-of-a-kind, made with clay and natural pigments from ...
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Der Frierende' by Franz Zelezny
By Franz Zelezny
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A hand carved statue of an elderly man, 'Der Frierende.'
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Monumental Hand Carved Monkey
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your interior with a touch of whimsical grandeur with this monumental hand-carved monkey sculpture. This striking vintage piece captures a playful spirit, featuring a seated p...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Turned Bowl
Located in Bozeman, MT
Good 19th century Swedish folk art turned bowl in it's original finish and signed - J.J. Ca 1820-50s Sweden.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Set of Five Tall Folk-Art Candleholders, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unique set of five handmade Folk Art iron candleholders, raised on wavy triangular bases, with tall stems adorned with leaves along their lengths, and topped with large, flat candleh...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Turned Bowl
Located in Bozeman, MT
Unusual 19th century Swedish Folk Art turned bowl with serrated edge. ca 1850 Sweden.
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Hunter Carving, circa 1930s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand-carved wooden Folk Art hunter with a sheet metal hat. Original red, white and black paint surface.
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Sheet Metal
Indian Goddess Figurine Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully authentic hand carved statue of an Indian deity goddess. Distressed paint finish.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Paint
Memphis Style Abstract Free-Standing Welded Steel Sculpture by Jerry Dodd
By Mike Dodd
Located in Buffalo, NY
Memphis style abstract free-standing Welded steel sculpture by Jerry Dodd, his sculptural pieces are painted with enamels and are suitable for display indoors or protected areas outd...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
One-of -a-Kind Rooster Sculpture - France, Circa 1960s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Impressive and characterful unique cockerel sculpture made of very heavy iron pieces.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Decorative Objects
Round Walnut Box Profusely Carved with Roses A truly magnificent piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Round Walnut Box Profusely Carved with Roses A truly magnificent piece, you cannot help but admire the skill that was involved to create this one It would have first been hand turne...
Category
1950s Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Large Art Populaire bowl, France, ca. 1880
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Large Monoxyle dough bowl, Auvergne - France 19th century. Very nice piece of 'art populair' an object made by craftsmen to be used to assist in their work. This particular bowl was ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
18th Century French or Italian Santo Nativity Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th century French or Italian Santo Nativity figure, a hand carved and painted fruitwood figure for a Christmas Creche or Krippe. Excellent and delicate details to the head and hands. The half figure stands on a dowel set into platform base, dressed in original fine linen robe...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Linen, Fruitwood
One Pair of Charming Wooden Shoe Moulds Mounted as Bookends Great Character.
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair of charming wooden shoe moulds mounted as bookends, comes with four leather bound books. Feel free to call with further questions. Would look great in a private library
Category
19th Century American Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Swedish Folk Art Candleholder in Carved Birch with Star Detail, 1920s
Located in Göteborg, SE
A striking example of Scandinavian folk art, this handcrafted candleholder is carved in solid birch and features a bold, symmetrical silhouette crowned with a five-pointed star. Made...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Vintage Boho Crackle Glaze Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of worldly, artisanal charm to your home with this beautiful vintage hand-painted vase. This piece showcases a classic baluster form, brought to life by vibrant, hand-pai...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Face Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add whimsy and artisan charm to your collection with this Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Face Vase. Boldly sculpted and hand-glazed in rich green with earthy golden highlights,...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Pottery
P. Gomez, "The Cow" Sculpture in Two Parts
$1,681Sale Price|20% Off
P. Gomez, "The Cow" Sculpture in Two Parts
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
P. Gomez, "The cow" sculpture in two parts. Sheet metal and various material.
Category
1990s French Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Twisted Iron Folk Art Candleholder, France, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual Folk Art candleholder made of twisted iron, painted silver. Triangular base, adorned with a cross.
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Folk Art decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Mosche Bianche, Jim Rose, Berber Tribes of Morocco, and Tonala Pottery. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $38 and tops out at $225,000 while the average work can sell for $1,105.
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