Folk Art Vases and Vessels
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.
1870s English Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Brass, Iron
20th Century Sicilian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
1870s English Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Brass, Iron
1970s German Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Stoneware
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Wicker
1910s French Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Brass
Early 2000s American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Ceramic, Pottery
1940s Indonesian Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Wood
1920s Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Glass
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Clay, Pottery
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Clay
Late 20th Century Brazilian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
1830s Chinese Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Wood
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
20th Century Spanish Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Ceramic, Majolica
1960s Italian Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Pottery, Paint
Early 20th Century Israeli Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
1970s German Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Stoneware
20th Century American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Metal
1970s Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Clay
1920s French Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Metal, Iron
Early 2000s Mexican Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Terracotta, Clay, Pottery
1950s Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Terracotta
20th Century American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Shell, Clay
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Majolica
1970s American Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Pottery
20th Century Japanese Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Pottery, Stoneware
2010s Italian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Gold Leaf
20th Century Spanish Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta
1940s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Glass
1890s German Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Metal
1860s Italian Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Marble
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Clay
2010s Italian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Cut Glass
2010s Italian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Earthenware
1930s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Silver, Brass, Copper
2010s Italian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Gold Leaf
1980s Italian Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Pottery, Ceramic, Paint
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Danish Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Pottery
Late 19th Century Nepalese Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Silver
20th Century Russian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Thai Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
2010s Italian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Malaysian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Earthenware
Early 20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Hardwood
1990s Mexican Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Enamel
1980s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Terracotta, Clay, Pottery
19th Century English Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Brass
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Earthenware, Terracotta
2010s American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Stoneware
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Wood