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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
Quirky American Folk Art Human Form Chair
Quirky American Folk Art Human Form Chair

Quirky American Folk Art Human Form Chair

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Have a seat! One of a kind human form chair. Wonderfully carved muscles, toes, clenched fists for support. Looks like the chair is ready to go crawling ac...

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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

French Hand-Painted Lady Sculpture Door Stop in Solid Cast Iron
French Hand-Painted Lady Sculpture Door Stop in Solid Cast Iron

French Hand-Painted Lady Sculpture Door Stop in Solid Cast Iron

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Late 19th century door stop, France, circa 1880. This lady sculpture is made in heavy solid cast iron and is in it original hand-painted colors.

Category

19th Century English Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Polychrome Semi-Precious Stone Hexagonal Inlaid Box, 20th Century
Polychrome Semi-Precious Stone Hexagonal Inlaid Box, 20th Century

Polychrome Semi-Precious Stone Hexagonal Inlaid Box, 20th Century

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A finely crafted polychrome semi-precious stone box featuring an intricate hexagonal mosaic inlay composed of richly colored natural stones. The lid displays a jewel-like honeycomb p...

Category

20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Granite, Marble

Westmoore Pottery Lion, Signed 2005
Westmoore Pottery Lion, Signed 2005

Westmoore Pottery Lion, Signed 2005

Located in High Point, NC

Large pottery lion of clear yellow glaze having applied curly clay mane, tail, and whiskers, pencil hole eyes, grinning expression, signed on the bottom "2005 WESTMOORE POTTERY...

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Early 2000s American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Set of two Swedish Root Basket from 19th-20th century
Set of two Swedish Root Basket from 19th-20th century

Set of two Swedish Root Basket from 19th-20th century

Located in Farsta, SE

Set of two Swedish Root Basket from 19th-20th century Made from pine and spruce roots, these are very strong yet lightweight, with a beautiful pattern on the bottom. Height: 12-14....

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine, Spruce

Swedish 19th century antique rustic country woven pine basket  original paint
Swedish 19th century antique rustic country woven pine basket  original paint

Swedish 19th century antique rustic country woven pine basket original paint

Located in Boden, SE

Swedish 19th century woven pine basket circa 1890. Beautiful rustic made pine basket using strips of pine fixed into a pine frame. Complete with original lid. Beautiful original pai...

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Tall Stoneware Vase with Shino Glaze, Finger Swipes by Warren MacKenzie, Stamped
Tall Stoneware Vase with Shino Glaze, Finger Swipes by Warren MacKenzie, Stamped

Tall Stoneware Vase with Shino Glaze, Finger Swipes by Warren MacKenzie, Stamped

Located in Baroda, MI

Warren MacKenzie (1924 - 2018) is recognized as a true master of 20th Century ceramic art. Through his traditional wheel-thrown vessels, MacKenzie's pottery embodies strong influence...

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Italian Maiolica Pharmacy Jar
Italian Maiolica Pharmacy Jar

Italian Maiolica Pharmacy Jar

Located in Atlanta, GA

A tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jar of waisted cylindrical form with a flared rim and footed base. The body is decorated with vibrant polychrome scalloped bands in deep yellow, o...

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19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Candlestick deer antler optics, oak wood tramp art 1900s South-Germany / Austria
Candlestick deer antler optics, oak wood tramp art 1900s South-Germany / Austria

Candlestick deer antler optics, oak wood tramp art 1900s South-Germany / Austria

Located in Wien, AT

Very attractive candlestick, tramp folk art, made around 1900 in southern Germany or Austria. The candlestick offers space for one candle, is made of oak wood and has a deer antler ...

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Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Palermo", Set of 2 Pieces, Handmade in Italy
Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Palermo", Set of 2 Pieces, Handmade in Italy

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Palermo", 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...

Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Sculptural Norwegian Hand-Carved Birch TroughTelemark, Early 20th Century
Sculptural Norwegian Hand-Carved Birch TroughTelemark, Early 20th Century

Sculptural Norwegian Hand-Carved Birch TroughTelemark, Early 20th Century

Located in Bergen, NO

Sculptural Norwegian Hand-Carved Birch Trough Telemark, Early 20th Century Exceptional hand-carved wooden trough originating from Telemark, Norway, early 20th century. Sculpted from...

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Beech

Sitting Orange Cat Door Stop Painted Cast Iron, American Folk Art
Sitting Orange Cat Door Stop Painted Cast Iron, American Folk Art

Sitting Orange Cat Door Stop Painted Cast Iron, American Folk Art

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

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...

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Sculptural "Rhino #5" Table Lamp by Bill Stewart, American Art Studio Pottery
Sculptural "Rhino #5" Table Lamp by Bill Stewart, American Art Studio Pottery

Sculptural "Rhino #5" Table Lamp by Bill Stewart, American Art Studio Pottery

By Bill Stewart

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

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. ...

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic, Terracotta, Majolica

Vase Handles Ceramic Pottery Mexican Burnished Clay Mixe Folk Art Vessel Pot
Vase Handles Ceramic Pottery Mexican Burnished Clay Mixe Folk Art Vessel Pot

Vase Handles Ceramic Pottery Mexican Burnished Clay Mixe Folk Art Vessel Pot

By Silvia Martínez Díaz

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

Handcrafted in the Mixe region of Oaxaca by artisan Silvia Martínez, this sculptural vessel is made from burnished terracotta (barro bruñido) and finished in a natural warm clay tone...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of Folk Art Hand Painted Wood Candlesticks
Pair of Folk Art Hand Painted Wood Candlesticks

Pair of Folk Art Hand Painted Wood Candlesticks

Located in Toronto, CA

This is a wonderful pair of folk art candlesticks from Poland. Probably early twentieth century. Beautifully hand painted with flowers and leaves, the candlestick rest on a trio of b...

Category

Early 20th Century Polish Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Ceramic Sculpture, Albert Thiry, Vallauris c. 1990
Large Ceramic Sculpture, Albert Thiry, Vallauris c. 1990

Large Ceramic Sculpture, Albert Thiry, Vallauris c. 1990

By Albert Thiry

Located in St Ouen, FR

Very large female figure executed in grogged clay and decorated with slips. Albert Thiry and his wife Pyot founded their workshop in Vallauris in 1961. Their creation is distinguish...

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1990s French Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Tonala Mexico Modernist Horse Figurines, Planters or Ashtrays
Pair of Tonala Mexico Modernist Horse Figurines, Planters or Ashtrays

Pair of Tonala Mexico Modernist Horse Figurines, Planters or Ashtrays

By Tonala Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

A pair of modernist horse figurines were hand made in Tonala, Mexico, in modernist style with short legs, long bodies, and expressive heads, and are hand painted in typical Tonala s...

Category

20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Red and Gold", Set of 2, Handmade in Italy
Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Red and Gold", Set of 2, Handmade in Italy

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Red and Gold", Set of 2, 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...

Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Catania", Set of 2 Pieces, Handmade in Italy
Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Catania", Set of 2 Pieces, Handmade in Italy

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Catania", 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...

Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Rajasthani Footed Chest Box, Hand-Carved Wood & Iron, 1900s
Antique Rajasthani Footed Chest Box, Hand-Carved Wood & Iron, 1900s

Antique Rajasthani Footed Chest Box, Hand-Carved Wood & Iron, 1900s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Rajasthani Shekhawati Merchant's Footed Chest Box India 1900's. Early 20th Century Indian carved wood storage cash footed box used by merchants in ...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Sugarcane Harvesters From Puerto Rico Watercolor Painting by Epifanio Irizarry
Sugarcane Harvesters From Puerto Rico Watercolor Painting by Epifanio Irizarry

Sugarcane Harvesters From Puerto Rico Watercolor Painting by Epifanio Irizarry

Located in Guaynabo, PR

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...

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Canvas

Swedish Craft, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1900
Swedish Craft, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1900

Swedish Craft, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1900

Located in High Point, NC

An unglazed terra-cotta earthenware vase designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900.

Category

Early 1900s Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Original Acrylic on Wood Painting of Two Cardinals Nesting by A. Rangel Hidalgo
Original Acrylic on Wood Painting of Two Cardinals Nesting by A. Rangel Hidalgo

Original Acrylic on Wood Painting of Two Cardinals Nesting by A. Rangel Hidalgo

By Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo

Located in Mexico, DF

Original signed acrylic painting on wood depicting a pair of Cardinals nesting by Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo. The painting was commissioned (and hence the name of the person that did) ...

Category

1960s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Antique Swedish Small Handmade Folk Art Box
Antique Swedish Small Handmade Folk Art Box

Antique Swedish Small Handmade Folk Art Box

Located in Kramfors, SE

Swedish folk art box made by hand in solid Swedish pine. The box is in original condition with the untouched original paint. Made in northern Sweden around the 1860s. It has most lik...

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Japanese Okimono Bronze Rat Sculpture, Hand-Crafted Folk Art, 1950s
Japanese Okimono Bronze Rat Sculpture, Hand-Crafted Folk Art, 1950s

Japanese Okimono Bronze Rat Sculpture, Hand-Crafted Folk Art, 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Japanese Okimono Bronze Figure of a Rat. DIMENSIONS: Height: 6.25 in Width: 4.25 in Depth: 3.5 in. Hand made in Japan circa 1950s. A large heavy vintage bronze statue of a rat made i...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Folk Art Masks

$280Sale Price / set|20% Off

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish Hand-Carved 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Wabi Sabi Bowl in Pine
Swedish Hand-Carved 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Wabi Sabi Bowl in Pine

Swedish Hand-Carved 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Wabi Sabi Bowl in Pine

Located in Örebro, SE

This is a beautiful Swedish hand-carfted, carved 19th century wooden bowl in Wabi Sabi style. It comes made in an oblong piece of pine, perhaps a thin trunk but more likely a thick ...

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

A beautifully hand-painted Portuguese ceramic jar featuring rich blue tones.
A beautifully hand-painted Portuguese ceramic jar featuring rich blue tones.

A beautifully hand-painted Portuguese ceramic jar featuring rich blue tones.

Located in Hundested, DK

A beautifully hand-painted Portuguese ceramic jar featuring rich cobalt blue tones and floral decoration. Crafted in São Pedro do Corval, the piece reflects the region’s long-standin...

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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

One of a Kind Antique Tramp Art Box
One of a Kind Antique Tramp Art Box

One of a Kind Antique Tramp Art Box

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Crafted from wood with intricate, hand-carved details, this vintage tramp art box is another timeless peice of history to treasure. Featuring a layered, hand-carved design, original ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Pair of Wrought Iron Tripod Candleholders
Midcentury Pair of Wrought Iron Tripod Candleholders

Midcentury Pair of Wrought Iron Tripod Candleholders

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Pair of wrought iron candleholders rised on tripod base, black painted. Measures: Height 17.50 in (44.5 cm) Width/Depth 6.50 in (16.5 cm).  

Category

Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

19th Century hand painted tine decorative box
19th Century hand painted tine decorative box

19th Century hand painted tine decorative box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century hand painted tine decorative box circa 1860. Good quality Swedish tine box, used for storing valuables or foods for secure storage.  This example in it's original blue ...

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine, Paint

Contemporary Brazilian indigenous art. Turuza Wauja. Sculpture Tamanduá, 2022.
Contemporary Brazilian indigenous art. Turuza Wauja. Sculpture Tamanduá, 2022.

Contemporary Brazilian indigenous art. Turuza Wauja. Sculpture Tamanduá, 2022.

Located in PARIS, FR

Turuza Wauja Sculpture Tamanduá, 2022 Mogno wood, graphics in natural pigments and snail shell 15 x 72 x 11 cm 5 91/100 x 28 7/20 x 4 33/100 in Carved from solid Piranheira wood and...

Category

2010s Brazilian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Folk Art / Pop-Art Comic Strip Papier Mache Teddy Bear Sculpture
Folk Art / Pop-Art Comic Strip Papier Mache Teddy Bear Sculpture

Folk Art / Pop-Art Comic Strip Papier Mache Teddy Bear Sculpture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper, Plaster

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Ragusa", Set of 3 Pieces, Handmade in Italy
Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Ragusa", Set of 3 Pieces, Handmade in Italy

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Ragusa", Set of 3 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...

Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Hand Carved Turtle Sculpture
Vintage Hand Carved Turtle Sculpture

Vintage Hand Carved Turtle Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Infuse your space with the whimsical, organic charm of this vintage hand-carved wood turtle sculpture. A masterclass in rustic folk art, this piece is expertly carved from a solid wo...

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint, Sea turtle

Swedish Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Candelabra, Vintage
Swedish Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Candelabra, Vintage

Swedish Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Candelabra, Vintage

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage hand-carved candelabra features sculptural three-arm form in solid wood. Faceted arms and base add textural element to otherwise minimally shaped piece, showing an influence...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Two Vintage Virginia Metalcrafters Solid Brass Leaves, Gloxinia and Calathea
Two Vintage Virginia Metalcrafters Solid Brass Leaves, Gloxinia and Calathea

Two Vintage Virginia Metalcrafters Solid Brass Leaves, Gloxinia and Calathea

Located in Doraville, GA

Two heavy vintage solid brass leaves, manufactured in Waynesboro, Virginia by Virginia MetalCrafters. The leaves were designed by Oskar Hansen, are hand made, hand finished and of th...

Category

1960s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Handmade Glazed Pottery Planter or Jardiniere by June His
Handmade Glazed Pottery Planter or Jardiniere by June His

Handmade Glazed Pottery Planter or Jardiniere by June His

Located in Houston, TX

Handmade glazed pottery planter or jardiniere by June His. Handmade glazed pottery planter or jardiniere by June His. This stunning planter or cachepot will accommodate a larger orchid plant...

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20th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Shell Encrusted Cockatoo
Vintage Shell Encrusted Cockatoo

Vintage Shell Encrusted Cockatoo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This whimsical vintage cockatoo figurine is a masterclass in the artisanal "coquillage" or shell art tradition. Meticulously hand-crafted, the sculpture features a stunning arrangeme...

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Glass, Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Hound Dog Sculpture in Rich Warm Brown Finish
Hand-Carved Wooden Hound Dog Sculpture in Rich Warm Brown Finish

Hand-Carved Wooden Hound Dog Sculpture in Rich Warm Brown Finish

Located in High Point, NC

A beautifully hand-carved wooden sculpture depicting a seated hound dog with an alert and dignified expression. This striking piece captures the graceful posture of a loyal companion...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Italian Maiolica Haraldic Pharmacy Jar
Italian Maiolica Haraldic Pharmacy Jar

Italian Maiolica Haraldic Pharmacy Jar

Located in Atlanta, GA

A tin-glazed earthenware pharmacy jar of waisted cylindrical form, decorated in a rich polychrome palette of cobalt, golden ochre, and soft grey. The front features an elaborate hera...

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Shell-Encrusted Bud Vase – Coastal Grandmillennial Décor
Vintage Shell-Encrusted Bud Vase – Coastal Grandmillennial Décor

Vintage Shell-Encrusted Bud Vase – Coastal Grandmillennial Décor

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This stunning vintage shell-encrusted bud vase is an exquisite piece of coastal artistry perfect for lovers of seashell décor, grand millennial interiors, and nautical collectibles. 🌿 Handcrafted Coastal Charm This one-of-a-kind decorative vase features a meticulously arranged collection of natural seashells hand-applied to a red clay ceramic vase. The organic textures and soft, sun-kissed hues of cream, ivory, and golden amber create a truly mesmerizing effect. Each shell is carefully selected, adding a sculptural, three-dimensional quality that makes this piece both a work of art and a functional vessel. 🏡 Styling Inspiration: Coastal Elegance: Display it as a centerpiece on a rattan console or a driftwood coffee table alongside coral and vintage glass floats for a refined beach house aesthetic. Grandmillennial Chic: Layer it into a bookshelf or vignette with chinoiserie, wicker, and botanical prints for a collected-over-time look. Tropical Retreat: Pair it with palm fronds or dried grasses to bring natural elements indoors, perfect for a tiki bar or island-inspired space. Cottagecore Meets the Sea: A delightful addition to a sunroom, garden room, or shabby chic interior. 💎 Why You'll Love It: ✔️ Authentic vintage craftsmanship – not a mass-produced piece. ✔️ Timeless natural materials – seashells have been prized in décor for centuries. ✔️ Perfect for collectors of seashell art, coastal antiques...

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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Clay

Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Pottery Vase Vessel Urn
Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Pottery Vase Vessel Urn

Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Pottery Vase Vessel Urn

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, unique, and handcrafted piece of ancient Japanese Sueki Sue ware pottery dating back to the 500-600s (6th-7th century). Sueki/ Sue pottery was a ...

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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Mexican Burnished Clay Chicken Kitchen Vessel Hen Egg Basket Decoration Birds
Mexican Burnished Clay Chicken Kitchen Vessel Hen Egg Basket Decoration Birds

Mexican Burnished Clay Chicken Kitchen Vessel Hen Egg Basket Decoration Birds

By Manuel David Reyes Ramírez 1

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with oxides from the region. Done with the hand-modeled technique and cooked in traditional wood-fired oven. Reyes has been constantly innovating with his hen collection, making this one of his most iconic works. Ceramic artist, sculptor and painter, Manuel Reyes (Mexico City, 1972) atended the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas in Xochimilco, México. He was later mentored by Royer Von Guten, Joy Laville...

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2010s Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

French Tailor's Mannequin, early 20th Century
French Tailor's Mannequin, early 20th Century

French Tailor's Mannequin, early 20th Century

Located in Berghuelen, DE

French Tailor's Mannequin, early 20th Century French 20th century tailor's mannequin. Made of paper, fabric and metal. It features a mechanism inside which allows the tailor to adju...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Rare Cat head Shaped Cast Iron Gate Latch
Rare Cat head Shaped Cast Iron Gate Latch

Rare Cat head Shaped Cast Iron Gate Latch

By Mark Indursky

Located in Stamford, CT

Rare articulated cast iron cats head gate latch. stamped and marked with a patent date of 1895. Made for the ears flip down and lock a gate. There are 3 v...

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1890s American Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

18/19th cent. Snuff box in solid wood with crucifixion
18/19th cent. Snuff box in solid wood with crucifixion

18/19th cent. Snuff box in solid wood with crucifixion

Located in Zemst, BE

18/19 th century snuff box Probably France Folk art Handcarved in solid wood box On the top a crucifixion scene in openwork technique On the sides extremely fine handcarved architu...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

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

Three Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Leaves, One Angel Wing and Two Holly Leaves
Three Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Leaves, One Angel Wing and Two Holly Leaves

Three Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Leaves, One Angel Wing and Two Holly Leaves

Located in Doraville, GA

Three vintage solid brass leaves, manufactured in Waynesboro, Virginia by Virginia MetalCrafters. The leaves were designed by Oskar Hansen, are hand made, hand finished and of the hi...

Category

1960s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Palermo White", Set of 2, Handmade in Italy
Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Palermo White", Set of 2, Handmade in Italy

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Palermo White", Set of 2, 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...

Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India
Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India

Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful handcrafted antique tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with with lid, handle and brass latch. The metal is delicately and int...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper, Tin

Rare Swedish Travel Box, Hand Forged Iron Details, Circa 1800-1850
Rare Swedish Travel Box, Hand Forged Iron Details, Circa 1800-1850

Rare Swedish Travel Box, Hand Forged Iron Details, Circa 1800-1850

Located in Buisson, FR

Rare Swedish travel box with stunning patina and hand forged iron details. Sweden, circa 1800-1850. Weathered H:21cm W:37cm D:29cm

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Car sculpture in the Style of a Volkswagen Beetle
Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Car sculpture in the Style of a Volkswagen Beetle

Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Car sculpture in the Style of a Volkswagen Beetle

Located in Seattle, WA

Large-scale vintage hand carved wooden sculpture depicting a stylized automobile, reminiscent of a classic Volkswagen Beetle.The piece is carved from wood with bold, exaggerated line...

Category

1970s Vintage Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Eight Curlews Sculpture by Guy Taplin, Hand-Carved Driftwood, 1990
Eight Curlews Sculpture by Guy Taplin, Hand-Carved Driftwood, 1990

Eight Curlews Sculpture by Guy Taplin, Hand-Carved Driftwood, 1990

Located in Basildon, GB

An original piece of English folk-art sculpture by the acclaimed British sculptor Guy Taplin (b. 1939). Eight individual wooden birds carved and painted, th...

Category

1990s British Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Driftwood

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