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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.

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
Vintage Large Folk Art Tonala Sandstone Pottery Vase, 1960's
Vintage Large Folk Art Tonala Sandstone Pottery Vase, 1960's

Vintage Large Folk Art Tonala Sandstone Pottery Vase, 1960's

By Ken Edwards

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Large Folk Art Tonala Sandstone Pottery Vase, 1960s. Vintage Large Folk Art Tonala sandstone pottery vase with bird and flowers signed. Vintage large sandstone vase textured and hand-painted with an abstract bird and floral raised glazed decoration. Beautiful Vintage Mexican Ceramic Vase in the style of Ken Edwards. Hand-crafted vintage Tonala...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Pottery

Early Demi John Hand Blown Bottle in Wash Tub
Early Demi John Hand Blown Bottle in Wash Tub

Early Demi John Hand Blown Bottle in Wash Tub

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early Demi John hand blown bottle in wooden hand made wash tub. 19thc painted Wash Tub can be sold individually for $1,295 Measures - 24 diameter x 16 high The Demi-John hand Blown ...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Tekhi Wooden Pot from Nepal, Hand-Carved Hardwood, 1900s
Antique Tekhi Wooden Pot from Nepal, Hand-Carved Hardwood, 1900s

Antique Tekhi Wooden Pot from Nepal, Hand-Carved Hardwood, 1900s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Wooden Pot or Tekhi, from Nepal, 13" Tall, circa 1900s Early 20th century wood pot from Nepal, this particular style of wooden container, pot has a r...

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Early 20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 5 Large Moss Green Glass Chemist or Pharmacy Jars
Set of 5 Large Moss Green Glass Chemist or Pharmacy Jars

Set of 5 Large Moss Green Glass Chemist or Pharmacy Jars

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A set of 5 large moss green glass chemist or pharmacy jars  These are wonderful attractive jars from the mid 19th Century, they have been hand blown and labeled Worm Powders, Teet...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Cut Glass

Three Anthropomorphic Pitchers with Babbaluti, Made of Italian Terracotta, Seminara, 1800
Three Anthropomorphic Pitchers with Babbaluti, Made of Italian Terracotta, Seminara, 1800

Three Anthropomorphic Pitchers with Babbaluti, Made of Italian Terracotta, Seminara, 1800

Located in Milano, MI

Three Anthropomorphic Pitchers with Babbaluti, Seminara Terracotta, 1800—a set of three bottles, unique and distinctive wine vessels featuring caricatured figures in polychrome glaze...

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1880s Italian Antique Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Pottery

Pair of 19th century folk art stoneware ceramic bottles realised in La Borne
Pair of 19th century folk art stoneware ceramic bottles realised in La Borne

Pair of 19th century folk art stoneware ceramic bottles realised in La Borne

By La Borne Potters

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

La Borne - France Realised circa 1850 Pair of 19th century stoneware ceramic bottles unique pieces Original good condition number one height 25 cm large 12 cm number two heigh...

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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Three Feathers Whiskey Oversized Store Display Advertising Glass Bottle
Vintage Three Feathers Whiskey Oversized Store Display Advertising Glass Bottle

Vintage Three Feathers Whiskey Oversized Store Display Advertising Glass Bottle

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oversized store display/advertising bottle for Three Feathers Whiskey (ca. 1940s, USA). Composed of amber glass with dual labels and original wooden stopper. Specks present to the gl...

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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

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1965 Blenko Hand Blown Vase Bottle by Wayne Husted
1965 Blenko Hand Blown Vase Bottle by Wayne Husted

1965 Blenko Hand Blown Vase Bottle by Wayne Husted

By Blenko Glass

Located in Allentown, PA

This is an original Blenko hand blown glass with identifying pontil underneath, circa 1965 by Wayne Husted; ambarina with orange highlights. The other glass items shown are for displ...

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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Glass

Collection of Three Mediterranean Spanish Colonial Style Terracotta Jars
Collection of Three Mediterranean Spanish Colonial Style Terracotta Jars

Collection of Three Mediterranean Spanish Colonial Style Terracotta Jars

Located in East Point, GA

A collection of three Mediterranean terracotta jars on custom stands. These vintage terracotta vessels make for a lovely decorative collection, the two taller ones having nicely ribb...

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20th Century European Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Iron

19th Century Italian Three-Handled Ribbed Terracotta Olive Jar
19th Century Italian Three-Handled Ribbed Terracotta Olive Jar

19th Century Italian Three-Handled Ribbed Terracotta Olive Jar

Located in Dallas, TX

This substantial antique terracotta jar was crafted in Italy circa 1870 and displays the strong sculptural form and utilitarian character associated with traditional Mediterranean st...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Chinese Signboard with Gold Coloured Calligraphy from Hardwood, C. 1900
Chinese Signboard with Gold Coloured Calligraphy from Hardwood, C. 1900

Chinese Signboard with Gold Coloured Calligraphy from Hardwood, C. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

With a wood coloured base this signboard (crafted entirely from wood) highlights 3 large gold coloured Chinese Characters. The signboard dates to the early 20th Century and has aged ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Wood, Paint

Tonala Mexico Art Pottery Set of 5 Owl Miniature Sculptures
Tonala Mexico Art Pottery Set of 5 Owl Miniature Sculptures

Tonala Mexico Art Pottery Set of 5 Owl Miniature Sculptures

By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage ceramic or pottery set of owl figurines feature traditional rounded bodies, decorated with abstract graphic elements and floral motifs. The cohesive palette of pale coral pin...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Large Italian Glazed Terracotta Urn with Stylized Horse
Large Italian Glazed Terracotta Urn with Stylized Horse

Large Italian Glazed Terracotta Urn with Stylized Horse

By Urbino Workshop

Located in Houston, TX

Large Italian Glazed Terracotta Urn with stylized Horse. Italian glazed terracotta Urbino Maiolica style urn or vessel in muted colors with wel...

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1920s Italian Vintage Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Terracotta

Antique bronze Nepali Singing Bowl from Nepal
Antique bronze Nepali Singing Bowl from Nepal

Antique bronze Nepali Singing Bowl from Nepal

$511

H 3.55 in W 8.51 in D 8.51 in

Antique bronze Nepali Singing Bowl from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique bronze Nepali singing bowl is a captivating representation of Nepal's rich cultural heritage. Crafted in the early 20th century, the bowl stands at 9 cm in height and ha...

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Early 20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Bronze

Spanish Green Terracotta Handled Jug Vase / Pitcher / Vessel, 1950s
Spanish Green Terracotta Handled Jug Vase / Pitcher / Vessel, 1950s

Spanish Green Terracotta Handled Jug Vase / Pitcher / Vessel, 1950s

$1,694Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.5 in W 7.09 in D 6.3 in

Spanish Green Terracotta Handled Jug Vase / Pitcher / Vessel, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Stunning Iberian style handled jug vase, jar or vessel in green unglazed terracotta. Spain, 1940s Catalan unglazed vase in green terracotta. Elegant piece, beautiful from all sides a...

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20th Century Spanish Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta, Ceramic

Vintage Large Tonala Mexico Pottery Cat, Hand Painted, Signed
Vintage Large Tonala Mexico Pottery Cat, Hand Painted, Signed

Vintage Large Tonala Mexico Pottery Cat, Hand Painted, Signed

By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Playful stretching Tonala pottery cat figurine is decorated with beautiful hand painted abstract geometric and floral designs in blue, green, and earthy brown palette. Variations in...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

"Vintage Hand-Blown Decanter Bottles by Pilgrim, Blanko, Glass, 1960s"
"Vintage Hand-Blown Decanter Bottles by Pilgrim, Blanko, Glass, 1960s"

"Vintage Hand-Blown Decanter Bottles by Pilgrim, Blanko, Glass, 1960s"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Hand-Blown Pilgrim Glass Decanter Bottles with Stoppers, Crackle Glass Olive Green and Dark Green Decanter Bottles are Pilgrim Glass, and Amethyst Color Bottle is Blanko Glas...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Crystal

Puglian Glazed Terracotta Pitcher, Floral Decor, Antique, 19th Century
Puglian Glazed Terracotta Pitcher, Floral Decor, Antique, 19th Century

Puglian Glazed Terracotta Pitcher, Floral Decor, Antique, 19th Century

Located in Coral Gables, FL

19th Century Puglian Glazed Terracotta Pitcher with Floral Decoration Late 19th century hand-thrown terracotta pitcher from Puglia, Southern Italy, featuring a deep manganese-brown ...

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19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

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 Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery

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 Bottles

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Complimentary Pair of Italian Gilt Terracotta Finials
Complimentary Pair of Italian Gilt Terracotta Finials

Complimentary Pair of Italian Gilt Terracotta Finials

Located in Houston, TX

Complimentary pair of Italian gilt Terracotta finials. Stunning large pair of vintage Italian silver and gold gilt terra cotta finials or ornaments....

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1970s Italian Vintage Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of 19th Century Sponge Ware Vases/Bottles
Pair of 19th Century Sponge Ware Vases/Bottles

Pair of 19th Century Sponge Ware Vases/Bottles

$950Sale Price / set|42% Off

H 8 in W 5 in D 5 in

Pair of 19th Century Sponge Ware Vases/Bottles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These bottles are most unusual for blue and white sponge ware pottery. They are also both signed made in Belgium. They are in pristine condition....

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19th Century Belgian Antique Folk Art Bottles

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Antique Green Glass Apothecary Bottle, English 18th Century
Antique Green Glass Apothecary Bottle, English 18th Century

Antique Green Glass Apothecary Bottle, English 18th Century

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful piece of glass Beautiful colour of green Traces of the original label " Tinct. Opii " Tiny bruise to top edge. Shown in the last image

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Late 18th Century English Antique Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Glass

Moroccan Tribal Wood Flask
Moroccan Tribal Wood Flask

Moroccan Tribal Wood Flask

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H 3 in W 6 in D 10 in

Moroccan Tribal Wood Flask

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan tribal flask. 19th Century studded flasks finely engraved designs. Collector flask in large carved wooden vessel with brass studded and leather covered. Dimensions: 10" x...

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19th Century Moroccan Antique Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Wood

3 Very Large Antique Apothecary or Old Chemist Jars Shop Display
3 Very Large Antique Apothecary or Old Chemist Jars Shop Display

3 Very Large Antique Apothecary or Old Chemist Jars Shop Display

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

3 Very Large Antique Apothecary or Old Chemist Jars Shop Display   These superb large jars are hand blown clear glass, they would have stood on a top s...

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Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

1950s French Friar Ceramic Liquor Bottle
1950s French Friar Ceramic Liquor Bottle

1950s French Friar Ceramic Liquor Bottle

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H 9.1 in W 4.7 in D 3.5 in

1950s French Friar Ceramic Liquor Bottle

Located in High Point, NC

A selection of ceramic bottles from France, produced between the 1950s and 1970s. With their floor length brown cassocks cinched at thick waists with a rope, these friar themed vinta...

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1950s French Vintage Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Ceramic, Cork

Vintage French Ceramic Bottle
Vintage French Ceramic Bottle

Vintage French Ceramic Bottle

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H 16.9 in W 13.8 in D 3.1 in

Vintage French Ceramic Bottle

Located in High Point, NC

A glazed ceramic bottle, depicting a hunter standing on top of a pointer dog. Made in France between 1950 and 1960, a wealth of charming detail lends verisimilitude to the absurd sce...

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1950s French Vintage Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

Mid 19th Century Painted Swedish Water Carrier
Mid 19th Century Painted Swedish Water Carrier

Mid 19th Century Painted Swedish Water Carrier

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H 13.75 in W 12.25 in D 6 in

Mid 19th Century Painted Swedish Water Carrier

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century painted swedish water carrier circa 1860. Although we have seen many of these on our travels this one without doubt is the best. In original blue/green paint, cle...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Cane, Pine

San Gimignano Italy Porcelain Hand Painted Folk Art Bird Flower Bottle Jug
San Gimignano Italy Porcelain Hand Painted Folk Art Bird Flower Bottle Jug

San Gimignano Italy Porcelain Hand Painted Folk Art Bird Flower Bottle Jug

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage hand painted ceramic bottle made in San Gimignano, Italy, painted with flowers and a bird in the shape of a vase, pharmacy bottle or jug. Measures: 8”.   

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Late 20th Century Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Pottery

Taxidermy Hoof Water Bottle Canteen
Taxidermy Hoof Water Bottle Canteen

Taxidermy Hoof Water Bottle Canteen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A bottle built into and around a taxidermy hoof - woven lanyard strap is beautifully made and attached my chain to the bottom of the hoof. A handsome decorative piece and also use...

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20th Century Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Animal Skin

Ceramic Mezcal Jug from Mexico, circa 1970s
Ceramic Mezcal Jug from Mexico, circa 1970s

Ceramic Mezcal Jug from Mexico, circa 1970s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Ceramic Mezcal Jug from Tuliman, Guerrero. The pitcher-like vessel has been repaired on its left arm rung by a leading ceramicist in the area. Rare and unus...

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1970s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

Intriguing Set of Three Shipwreck Bottle, Priced Individually
Intriguing Set of Three Shipwreck Bottle, Priced Individually

Intriguing Set of Three Shipwreck Bottle, Priced Individually

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Intriguing set of three bottles recovered from the wreck of the Dutch freighter S. S. Hebe, which was tragically sunk during WWII off the coast of Carolina. Covered with barnacles an...

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20th Century Dutch Folk Art Bottles

Pair of Vintage Alvino Bagni Italian Pottery Whiskey Moonshine Grappa Jugs
Pair of Vintage Alvino Bagni Italian Pottery Whiskey Moonshine Grappa Jugs

Pair of Vintage Alvino Bagni Italian Pottery Whiskey Moonshine Grappa Jugs

By Alvino Bagni

Located in Wilton, CT

Pair of Italian whiskey or grappa jugs expressively decorated with fire-water flames, circa 1950s-1960s. Dimensions: 10 1/4" high. Excellent condition, minor bumps and scuffs, one wi...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Folk Art Bottles

Materials

Pottery

Folk Art bottles for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art bottles for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bottles created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art bottles made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Mexico pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bottles, popular names associated with this style include Ken Edwards, and La Borne Potters. 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 bottles differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $5,062 while the average work can sell for $896.