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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.

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Style: Folk Art
Marble Camel Sculpture, Zoomorphic Carved Figurine, Morocco 1970s
Marble Camel Sculpture, Zoomorphic Carved Figurine, Morocco 1970s

Marble Camel Sculpture, Zoomorphic Carved Figurine, Morocco 1970s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Marble Camel Sculpture, Zoomorphic Carved Figurine, Morocco 1970s Folk Art piece from Morocco made of marble. Hand-crafted object, finely engraved with geometric patterns on both s...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone, Marble, Sandstone

Polychrome Lucky Fish Sculpture
Polychrome Lucky Fish Sculpture

Polychrome Lucky Fish Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand-carved from reclaimed wood, this colorful koi fish is a traditional symbol of harmony, wealth and luck. The rustic fish is carved with a squat, rounded body, the scales and fins...

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20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Vintage Tonala Pottery Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted, Mexico, 1960s
Vintage Tonala Pottery Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted, Mexico, 1960s

Vintage Tonala Pottery Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted, Mexico, 1960s

By Tonala Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Charming vintage Tonala pottery figurine depicts a reclining cat with folded front paws and raised head; the cat is looking forward with wide open, large eyes and a slightly surpris...

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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Antique Hindu Brass Box with Peacocks and Elephants
Antique Hindu Brass Box with Peacocks and Elephants

Antique Hindu Brass Box with Peacocks and Elephants

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Hindu brass decorative box. This is an antique Mughal style brass Indian ornate locking trinket box container. It has six compartments that lock ...

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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Folk Art Masks
Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Folk Art Masks

Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Folk Art Masks

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Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Folk Art Masks

Located in San Diego, CA

A very fun pair of hand carved wooden folk art masks circa 1940s. The set is in very good vintage condition and has a hanger on the reverse side; the larger mask...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Brutalist Welded Metal Owl Sculpture Candle Holder Folk Art
Brutalist Welded Metal Owl Sculpture Candle Holder Folk Art

Brutalist Welded Metal Owl Sculpture Candle Holder Folk Art

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

Whoooo wouldn’t love this guy? This handcrafted vintage welded metal owl is everything I love about Brutalist sculpture—raw, textured, wonderfully imperfect, and full of personality...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Wabi Sabi - Swedish Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Trough - 18th–Early 19th Century
Wabi Sabi - Swedish Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Trough - 18th–Early 19th Century

Wabi Sabi - Swedish Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Trough - 18th–Early 19th Century

Located in Stockholm, SE

A striking and sculptural antique wooden dough trough, hand-carved in Sweden during the late 18th to early 19th century. Hewn from a single piece of oak, this substantial object embo...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Antique Decorative Bear Figure, Japanese, Carved Cedar, Kibori Kuma, Folk Art
Antique Decorative Bear Figure, Japanese, Carved Cedar, Kibori Kuma, Folk Art

Antique Decorative Bear Figure, Japanese, Carved Cedar, Kibori Kuma, Folk Art

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique decorative bear figure. A Japanese, carved cedar Kibori Kuma, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Enthusiastically carved and fascinating study of the l...

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1920s Japanese Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Cedar

Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 17th century
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 17th century

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Spanish Green Terracotta Bottle Vase / Vessel, 1940s
Spanish Green Terracotta Bottle Vase / Vessel, 1940s

Spanish Green Terracotta Bottle Vase / Vessel, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching vase in green unglazed terracotta. Spain, 1940s Catalan unglazed urn vase in green terracotta. Long neck and swollen body with engraved dot details at the bottom part El...

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20th Century Spanish Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta

Wabi-Sabi sculptural, monumental Wooden Bowl, Indonesia late 19th century
Wabi-Sabi sculptural, monumental Wooden Bowl, Indonesia late 19th century

Wabi-Sabi sculptural, monumental Wooden Bowl, Indonesia late 19th century

Located in London, GB

Wabi-Sabi Lombok Wooden Rice Mortar Bowl, Late 19th–Early 20th Century A monumental hand-carved wooden rice mortar bowl from Lombok, Indonesia, dating from the late 19th to early 20...

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1890s Indonesian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Petite Indian Swivel Box
Petite Indian Swivel Box

Petite Indian Swivel Box

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite keepsake box with a swivel lid is crafted in the tradition of Indian bidri-ware, with a dark metal body decorated with simple silver inlay. Composed of a zinc and copper ...

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20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Silver

ELFRIEDE MEINDL - Folk Art Ceramic Atlantic Fisherman Figure - Canada - C.1970's
ELFRIEDE MEINDL - Folk Art Ceramic Atlantic Fisherman Figure - Canada - C.1970's

ELFRIEDE MEINDL - Folk Art Ceramic Atlantic Fisherman Figure - Canada - C.1970's

Located in Chatham, ON

ELFRIEDE MEINDL (1926-2020) - Fine vintage folk art ceramic figure of an Atlantic fisherman on a plinth base - small size - featuring elaborate hand made and hand crafted details thr...

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Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Three Glazed Pottery Cat Sculptures
Set of Three Glazed Pottery Cat Sculptures

Set of Three Glazed Pottery Cat Sculptures

Located in Houston, TX

Set Of Three Glazed Pottery Cat Sculptures. Whimsical trio of handmade colorful glazed pottery cat sculptures. Each of these beautifully executed animal sculptures is artist signe...

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1980s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Duck Decoy
Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Duck Decoy

Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Duck Decoy

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy. The duck 's head is movable and the body features wonderful patina throughout including traces of the original paint. Wonderful co...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Spanish Ceramic Bowl with Green Bird Motif and Glazed Inside
Spanish Ceramic Bowl with Green Bird Motif and Glazed Inside

Spanish Ceramic Bowl with Green Bird Motif and Glazed Inside

Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga

Spanish Ceramic Bowl with Green Bird Motif A Spanish earthenware bowl or decorative dish, painted in green on a cream ground. The shallow circular form has an unglazed terracotta ext...

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Late 20th Century Spanish Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

19thc Original Painted Bucket.
19thc Original Painted Bucket.

19thc Original Painted Bucket.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc Hand made wooden bucket in original paint. Great green over old blue painted surface.

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Hand-Carved African Wooden Bowl, Mid-20th Century
Large Hand-Carved African Wooden Bowl, Mid-20th Century

Large Hand-Carved African Wooden Bowl, Mid-20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A monumental hand-carved wooden bowl, made in Africa in the mid 20th century. Sculpted from a single solid piece of hardwood, the piece exhibits a beautiful, flared silhouette that m...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Lomonosov Porcelain Grouse Bird Figurine, Handpainted, 1986-1992
Lomonosov Porcelain Grouse Bird Figurine, Handpainted, 1986-1992

Lomonosov Porcelain Grouse Bird Figurine, Handpainted, 1986-1992

By Lomonosov

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Charming standing grouse bird figurine is made of porcelain. Highly detailed hand-painted decoration in organic brown and beige palette complements complex, realistic shape of the p...

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1980s Russian Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Hand Carved Wood Pig with Original Paint, Signed
Hand Carved Wood Pig with Original Paint, Signed

Hand Carved Wood Pig with Original Paint, Signed

By David Barr

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved wooden pig with original paint. the base is made specifically for this carved pig. Signed David Barber. Very well done. 33 W x 19.5 H x D.

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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Monumental 19th Century Wooden Horse on Wheels with Original Polychrome Paint
Monumental 19th Century Wooden Horse on Wheels with Original Polychrome Paint

Monumental 19th Century Wooden Horse on Wheels with Original Polychrome Paint

Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga

A monumental wooden horse mounted on a wheeled base, dating from circa 1850. The horse retains its original, beautifully aged polychrome paint surface with extensive decorative detai...

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19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Carved Wood Male Bambara Chi Wara Antelope Figure
Large Antique Carved Wood Male Bambara Chi Wara Antelope Figure

Large Antique Carved Wood Male Bambara Chi Wara Antelope Figure

Located in Nantucket, MA

Chi wara is a ritual headdress used by the Bambara people in Mali. Portrayed as both male or female figures Chi ware is associated with agriculture. This larg...

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Early 1900s Malian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Handcrafted Wood Whale Puzzle Sculpture Signed
Handcrafted Wood Whale Puzzle Sculpture Signed

Handcrafted Wood Whale Puzzle Sculpture Signed

Located in San Diego, CA

Handcrafted what sculpture made of solid wood. Amazing design an workmanship. Signed and dated.

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1990s American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Allmoge Folk Art Bentwood Chest
19th Century Swedish Allmoge Folk Art Bentwood Chest

19th Century Swedish Allmoge Folk Art Bentwood Chest

Located in Pearland, TX

An incredible Swedish hand-painted chest, having hand-forged iron straps and fittings. Original key included.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Bentwood

Fantastic 18thc Folk Art Hand Carved & Original Painted Cabinet
Fantastic 18thc Folk Art Hand Carved & Original Painted Cabinet

Fantastic 18thc Folk Art Hand Carved & Original Painted Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

FanFantastic all original hand carved and painted 18thc hanging wall cupboard . This folky cupboard was found in the mid west in untouched condition. The cupboard has hand carved and...

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Late 18th Century American Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Large Pima American Indian Geometric Basket
Large Pima American Indian Geometric Basket

Large Pima American Indian Geometric Basket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20Thc American Indian woven geometric basket in fine condition.

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1910s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

Monumental Antique Hand Carved Wooden Trough or Bowl Wabi Sabi, 19th Century
Monumental Antique Hand Carved Wooden Trough or Bowl Wabi Sabi, 19th Century

Monumental Antique Hand Carved Wooden Trough or Bowl Wabi Sabi, 19th Century

Located in Meer, VAN

Monumental antique carved wooden trough or bowl, 19th century. This is a rare antique hand carved wooden trough or bowl, which can be used for decoration or as a (fruit) bowl or mag...

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19th Century European Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Moorish Head Matt Vases Collection "Carini", Set of 2 Pieces, Handmade in Italy
Moorish Head Matt Vases Collection "Carini", Set of 2 Pieces, Handmade in Italy

Moorish Head Matt Vases Collection "Carini", Set of 2 Pieces, Handmade in Italy

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...

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2010s Italian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Collectible spectacular rare big box, casket, tramp art, folk art, 1885, Austria
Collectible spectacular rare big box, casket, tramp art, folk art, 1885, Austria

Collectible spectacular rare big box, casket, tramp art, folk art, 1885, Austria

Located in Wien, AT

This incredibly rare box is made in the famous austrian tramp art around 1880 to 1890, its a extraordinary richly decorated example of these boxes. The object is rectangular in shap...

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1880s Austrian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Folk Art Birch Box, Dated 1752, with Sliding Lid
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Birch Box, Dated 1752, with Sliding Lid

18th Century Swedish Folk Art Birch Box, Dated 1752, with Sliding Lid

Located in Stockholm, SE

An exceptional 18th-century Swedish folk art box, dated 1752, embodying the quiet beauty and functional artistry of rural Scandinavian craftsmanship. Hand-carved from solid birch, t...

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1750s Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Birch

18th Century Swedish Folk Art Carved Wooden Butter Trough Dough Bowl circa 1750
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Carved Wooden Butter Trough Dough Bowl circa 1750

18th Century Swedish Folk Art Carved Wooden Butter Trough Dough Bowl circa 1750

Located in Buisson, FR

This is a rare, authentic 18th-century Swedish folk art butter trough (smörtråg). Hand-carved from a single piece of local hardwood—likely birch or alder—this rustic vessel was tradi...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Davis Hall Nantucket South Shoal Lightship Hand Woven Basket, circa 1870s
Davis Hall Nantucket South Shoal Lightship Hand Woven Basket, circa 1870s

Davis Hall Nantucket South Shoal Lightship Hand Woven Basket, circa 1870s

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful and quite rare and hard to find nantucket lightship basket by Davis Hall, (1828-1906). Hall's baskets are prized by collectors of lightship baskets worldwide. This basket is made with his traditional swing handle and rounded lollipop connecting two ends. Hall cultivated his basket-making skill on the South shoal lightship after the American Civil War...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Cane, Rattan

Oriental Large Fisherman Basket with Flat Rim
Oriental Large Fisherman Basket with Flat Rim

Oriental Large Fisherman Basket with Flat Rim

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Chinese style fisherman or grain basket features the traditional shape with rounded sides and flat wooden rim wrapped with wicker. The strong, flexible wicker or willow stri...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Spanish Talavera Hand Painted Pottery Vase, Vintage Signed
Spanish Talavera Hand Painted Pottery Vase, Vintage Signed

Spanish Talavera Hand Painted Pottery Vase, Vintage Signed

By Talavera de la Reyna

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage ceramic vase features a traditional rounded form, decorated with the characteristic hand-painted Talavera de la Reina motifs of colorful country flowers. The rim is accentuat...

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20th Century Spanish Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica, Pottery

19th Century Italian / Sicilian Large Hand-Crafted Puppet Marionette
19th Century Italian / Sicilian Large Hand-Crafted Puppet Marionette

19th Century Italian / Sicilian Large Hand-Crafted Puppet Marionette

Located in London, GB

19th Century Italian / Sicilian Large Hand-Crafted Puppet Marionette In the rare form of an Arabic clothed gentle with long turned up moustache. The head, hands and feet are all h...

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1870s Italian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Folk Art Carved and Painted Owl Decoy, USA, 1900's
Folk Art Carved and Painted Owl Decoy, USA, 1900's

Folk Art Carved and Painted Owl Decoy, USA, 1900's

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Folk Art carved and painted owl decoy, USA 1900's A decorative barn owl carving decoy Original paint with even wear. Mounted over a new iron stand. We have...

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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Russian Female Figure Sculpture in Marble and Onyx, Late 20th Century
Russian Female Figure Sculpture in Marble and Onyx, Late 20th Century

Russian Female Figure Sculpture in Marble and Onyx, Late 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A Russian female figure sculpture in marble and onyx, in the Folk Art design style, circa late‑20th century, 1990s, Russia. A hand‑carved mixed‑stone female figure composed of white...

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Late 20th Century Russian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Vintage Erandi Tonalá Pottery Flask Vase, Hand-Painted, Signed, Circa 1970s
Vintage Erandi Tonalá Pottery Flask Vase, Hand-Painted, Signed, Circa 1970s

Vintage Erandi Tonalá Pottery Flask Vase, Hand-Painted, Signed, Circa 1970s

By Ken Edwards

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Signed Erandi Tonalá Pottery Flask Vase, Hand-Painted Mexican Folk Art Ceramic, Jalisco, Circa 1970s A striking signed Erandi Tonalá pottery flask vase, handcrafted by Artesanías Erandi in the renowned ceramic center of Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico. Dating to the 1970s, this large studio pottery vase is a beautiful example of traditional Mexican craftsmanship, celebrated for its sculptural form and meticulously hand-painted decoration. Executed in the classic flattened flask or pillow-shaped silhouette, the vase is richly decorated with a magnificent hand-painted butterfly surrounded by scrolling floral vines, stylized foliage, and delicate dotted motifs. The harmonious earthy palette and intricate brushwork exemplify the timeless artistry of Tonalá pottery, a ceramic tradition that has flourished for centuries in western Mexico. Crafted from high-fired glazed stoneware, the vase combines exceptional durability with artistic elegance. Its refined decoration and sculptural profile recall the work of celebrated Tonalá ceramicists, including the renowned Ken Edwards, while remaining an authentic creation of the respected Erandi workshop. The underside is signed "Erandi," confirming its origin from one of Tonalá's well-known artisan studios. Collectors and interior designers alike appreciate Erandi ceramics for their quality craftsmanship, hand-painted decoration, and enduring appeal within Mexican Folk Art and Studio Pottery. With its impressive scale and sculptural form, this vase makes a dramatic statement whether displayed on a console, mantel, pedestal, or dining table. It complements Spanish Colonial, Hacienda, Mediterranean, Southwestern, Organic Modern, Global, Bohemian, and Eclectic interiors. Maker: Artesanías Erandi (signed) Origin: Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico Date: Circa 1970s Materials: Hand-painted high-fired glazed stoneware ceramic Style: Mexican Folk Art / Tonalá Studio Pottery Dimensions: Height: 13 in. Width: 13 in. Depth: 4.5 in. Marks: Signed "Erandi" Condition: Good vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age and use. The hand-painted decoration and glaze remain beautifully preserved. A superb example of authentic signed Tonalá studio pottery, this impressive Erandi vase combines sculptural elegance with traditional Mexican artistry, making it an exceptional addition to any collection of Latin American ceramics or sophisticated interior décor. Keywords: signed Erandi pottery, Erandi Tonalá vase...

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1970s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Ken Edwards Signed Tonala Mexico Art Pottery Vase with Blue Bird
Ken Edwards Signed Tonala Mexico Art Pottery Vase with Blue Bird

Ken Edwards Signed Tonala Mexico Art Pottery Vase with Blue Bird

By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage ceramic or pottery vase features traditional rounded body with elongated bulbous neck with flared rim; the shoulder is accented with textured band of abstract graphic element...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

1864 Map Of The World 1648 Roberts Maps 2018 Limited Edition Print 6 of 100
1864 Map Of The World 1648 Roberts Maps 2018 Limited Edition Print 6 of 100

1864 Map Of The World 1648 Roberts Maps 2018 Limited Edition Print 6 of 100

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large World map in Latin. This world map 6th out of 100 made. Bottom right shows maker. many different World landmarks. Small Descriptions on Latin, as shown in images. A great piece...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Hand Painted Wedding Marriage Brides's Box
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Hand Painted Wedding Marriage Brides's Box

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Hand Painted Wedding Marriage Brides's Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

An early to mid 19th century Swedish wedding or bride's box. The detail to this early period box is quite exquisite. The oval base is beautifully decorated depicting love birds hand painted in earthy shades of cream and cinnamon with black detailing. Sweden 1820-1850. A Swedish wedding box (historically known in Swedish as a brudkista or bridal chest) is a traditional, hand-painted wooden vessel historically gifted to a bride by her parents or groom to commemorate her marriage. Serving as a cultural equivalent to the Western "hope chest" or dowry coffer, these beautiful pieces of Scandinavian folk art were used to store a young woman’s bridal trousseau, including hand-woven household linens, textiles, family heirlooms, and personal valuables. Today, genuine 18th- and 19th-century antique Swedish wedding boxes...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique Wooden and Cardboard Apothecary Pharmacy Storage Jar for Valerian Root
Antique Wooden and Cardboard Apothecary Pharmacy Storage Jar for Valerian Root

Antique Wooden and Cardboard Apothecary Pharmacy Storage Jar for Valerian Root

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1900s wooden and cardboard apothecary pharmacy storage jar or box for Valerian Root. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Found at an estate sale...

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Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Plywood, Paper

Alpine Kitchen Diorama
Alpine Kitchen Diorama

Alpine Kitchen Diorama

Located in Greenwich, CT

A large hand-made model of an Alpine kitchen circa 1910, in a walled surround with canted corners and turned feet, having exquisitely detailed furniture, appliances and fittings craf...

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1910s Swiss Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Monumental Antique Architectural Wood Carving Perched Eagle Bird
Monumental Antique Architectural Wood Carving Perched Eagle Bird

Monumental Antique Architectural Wood Carving Perched Eagle Bird

Located in Forney, TX

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 ...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Wood

Achille D'Orsi Sculpture Pescatorello, Early 1900s
Achille D'Orsi Sculpture Pescatorello, Early 1900s

Achille D'Orsi Sculpture Pescatorello, Early 1900s

By Achille D'Orsi

Located in bari, IT

Bronze sculpture on black marble base depicting a young boy holding some pots. Engraved signature of the artist. Manufactured in Italy, early 20th century.

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Early 1900s Italian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s
Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s

Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Finely featured carved man's head found in the southern United States. Most likely a late 19th century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Curated Collection of Finnish Birch Bark Boxes, c. 1940s
Curated Collection of Finnish Birch Bark Boxes, c. 1940s

Curated Collection of Finnish Birch Bark Boxes, c. 1940s

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Handcrafted in Finland during the 1940s, this curated collection of birch bark boxes celebrates the enduring beauty of Nordic folk craftsmanship. Each piece is individually woven fro...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Birch

Burmese Red Lacquer Bowl, Late 19th Century
Burmese Red Lacquer Bowl, Late 19th Century

Burmese Red Lacquer Bowl, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

With bright red color and an antique patina, this round footed bowl is a sculptural example of traditional Burmese lacquer ware. Dated to the late 19th century, the large container h...

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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

Scandinavian Organic Burl Wood Sculptural Bowl, Sweden
Scandinavian Organic Burl Wood Sculptural Bowl, Sweden

Scandinavian Organic Burl Wood Sculptural Bowl, Sweden

Located in Hammarö, SE

Hand-carved from a striking piece of burl wood, this sculptural bowl celebrates the organic beauty of nature through its rich grain, flowing contours, and naturally formed details. T...

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20th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Burl

Cranberry Frosted Glass Hen-on-Nest Dish, Vintage USA Accent
Cranberry Frosted Glass Hen-on-Nest Dish, Vintage USA Accent

Cranberry Frosted Glass Hen-on-Nest Dish, Vintage USA Accent

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A charming cranberry frosted glass hen-on-nest covered dish, designed in the beloved figural hen form long associated with American domestic glassware. The piece features a sculptural hen lid resting over a small oval nest-form base, with molded feather, wing, tail, and basket-texture details that give the object a sweet, nostalgic presence. The soft cranberry-pink frosted finish gives the glass a warm, matte glow, somewhere between rose, mauve, and coffee-cranberry tones depending on the light. Its small scale makes it especially appealing as a salt cellar, small covered dish, trinket box, vanity piece, candy dish, or decorative accent for a kitchen shelf, breakfast table, bedside table, or cabinet display. Hen-on-nest dishes have a long history in American and European domestic interiors, where they were used for everything from salts and sweets to small keepsakes. This example is best described as a vintage-style decorative glass piece rather than confirmed antique Depression Glass...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Decorative Objects

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Glass

Folk Art Carved Wooden Pig Sculpture with Patinated Finish
Folk Art Carved Wooden Pig Sculpture with Patinated Finish

Folk Art Carved Wooden Pig Sculpture with Patinated Finish

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderfully characterful hand-carved wooden pig, executed in a bold, rustic folk art style. The form is simplified yet expressive, with sturdy legs, a gently lowered head, and a so...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

19thc Original Mustard Painted Firkin
19thc Original Mustard Painted Firkin

19thc Original Mustard Painted Firkin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original mustard painted furkin from New England with original copper nail construction.The surface is the best.

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

20th Century Native American Painted Totem Pole  A painted animal totem
20th Century Native American Painted Totem Pole  A painted animal totem

20th Century Native American Painted Totem Pole A painted animal totem

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

20th Century Native American Painted Totem Pole A painted animal totem. Animal totems are believed to have spiritual significance, watching over Pacific Northwest Indian tribes and...

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1960s Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Beech, Birdseye Maple

Large Mid-Century Burl Wood Bowl, Finland, 1954
Large Mid-Century Burl Wood Bowl, Finland, 1954

Large Mid-Century Burl Wood Bowl, Finland, 1954

Located in Karis, Nyland

A large hand-carved vintage bowl made in Finland in 1954. Crafted from burl wood, the piece shows a bold, organic form with a smooth polished surface that highlights swirling grain a...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Burl

Vintage Distressed Garden Mushroom Statue
Vintage Distressed Garden Mushroom Statue

Vintage Distressed Garden Mushroom Statue

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This whimsical vintage garden mushroom statue is a captivating example of mid-century outdoor ornamentation, expertly crafted from substantial cast stone. The piece features a clever...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete

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.