Folk Art Vases and Vessels
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
Vintage Medium Black Olive Pot
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage Medium Black Olive Pot
Discover the timeless charm of our Vintage Medium Black Olive Pot, a testament to the beauty of rustic elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to ...
Category
19th Century European Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Vintage Small Black Olive Pot
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage Small Black Olive Pot - 19th Century
Discover the timeless charm of our Vintage Small Black Olive Pot, a testament to the beauty of rustic elegance. Crafted with meticulou...
Category
19th Century European Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 19th century folk art stoneware ceramic bottles realised in La Borne
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Folk Art Bulb Vase with Floral Motif by Maggie Wibom for Bo Fajans, 1930
By Bo Fajans
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Swedish Folk Art Bulb Vase with Purple and Mustard Yellow Glaze by Maggie Wibom for Bo Fajans, 1930
Bulb-shaped vase featuring a semi-transparent glaze adorned with minuscule purple ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Set of Three Vintage Portuguese Tulipiere
Located in Chicago, IL
Transport yourself to the vibrant landscapes of Portugal with this captivating set of three vintage 20th century Portuguese blue and white gl...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Ceramic Square Bottle Vase with Naive-Style Motifs in Brown Glaze
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Exuding a distinctive charm, this square-shaped bottle vase features rounded corners and is adorned with captivating painted motifs in brown, beige, and black glazes. The vase's brow...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
Discover the enchanting charm of this antique Hungarian Folk Art pottery, a genuine earthenware treasure that promises to infuse your spac...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage Deruta Italian Hand Painted Majolica Sun Face Cache Pot Jardinière 18"
By Deruta
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful 20th century jardiniere by Deruta pottery. Features a polychrome finish with elegant scrolling folitate motifs. The planter has three figural sunfaces along the exterior....
Category
20th Century Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Majolica
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery Hand Painted, circa 1900's
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery Hand Painted, circa 1900's
Discover the timeless charm and artistry of this original hand-painted earthenware pottery, a treasured piece emanating fro...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
This exquisite piece of European pottery, originating from Hungary, stands as a testament to the artistic mastery and cultural heritage o...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
Step back in time and embrace the enchanting rustic elegance of the early 20th century, a treasure from the rich cultural tapestry of Hun...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
This 19th-century glazed dark brown Hungarian pottery piece is a charming 10" high and 10" diameter antique, showcasing the timeless bea...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Vintage Deruta Italian Hand Painted Majolica Caffaggiolo Cachepot Jardinière 22"
By Deruta
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful 20th century Caffaggiolo jardiniere by Deruta pottery. Features a polychrome finish with elegant scrolling folitate motifs. The planter is handled with figural northwind ...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Majolica
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
Discover the elegance of history with this Antique Terracotta Enamel Vase from Hungary, dating back to the 1900s. Esteemed for its impres...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
This exquisite piece of early 20th century, this antique Hungarian pottery stands as a testament ...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Faux Bois Iron Log Sculptures
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Faux Bois iron log sculptures.
Unusual vintage pair of faux bois iron log planters or sculptures. This unique pair of faux bois sculptures would...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
Antique Large Swedish Stone Mortar, circa 1800
By Skultuna
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This large and heavy mortar made in stone are perfect for display and interior. Made in Sweden ca 1800s. This unique piece has its origin in the middle of Sweden and its was made wit...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stone
Vintage Hand Thrown Pottery Terra Cotta Vase, Signed
Located in Charleston, SC
This stunning studio pottery terracotta vase has beautiful applied leaves and stems. The inside of the vase has a lovely blue high glaze, making for a really nice contrast.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
Antique Brass Jam Pan. English 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great rustic accessory for the country kitchen
Country house condition. Original patina to brass and rusty iron handle
Free UK shipping
Category
1870s English Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mortar in red marble
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Hand carved mortar in red marble, France, ca. 1800
Category
1790s French Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Griotte Marble
1970's Vintage Pottery Flower Vase
Located in San Carlos, CA
For sale, we present a captivating Vintage Hand-Thrown Studio Pottery Flower Vase, a true testament to craftsmanship and enduring beauty. Adorned in soothing shades of beige and brow...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Collection of 8 Glass And Metal German Tankards
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 8 pieces of tankards in glass with metal lids from the end of the 19th Century and beginning of the 20th Century. Probably these have been used for beer drinking. Fou...
Category
1890s German Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Artisan Oolitic Limestone Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary artisan oolitic limestone bowl or basin from England.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Limestone
Ken Edwards Signed El Palomar Tonala Mexico Art Pottery Bottle with Cork 1960s
By Ken Edwards
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ken Edwards Hand Painted Signed El Palomar Tonala Mexico Art Pottery Bottle with Cork 1960s.
Vintage Folk Art Mexican pottery handcrafted beautifully...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Hand-made Tonala Pottery Folk Art Fish Vase Made in Mexico
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Rare folk pottery vase from the town of Tonalá in Mexico, shaped in the form of a fish standing on his one tail with the mouth wide open, exaggerated face features hand-painted in co...
Category
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Giant Advertising Presentation Glass Chalice for Bells Scotch Whisky
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Giant Advertising Presentation Glass Chalice for Bells Scotch Whisky
This is an oversized Glass, made for Pub or Bar display advertising.
The glas...
Category
1920s Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Vintage Folk Art Faux Bois Bark Covered Bottle
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage bottle covered in wood and textured putty to resemble bark. Wire mesh with wood pieces and shaped putty in dark brown over bottle, accented with silver and gold paint. Ove...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Composition
Alzata in Maiolica Italiana dipinta con Madonna con Bambino Ocra e Celeste 1700
Located in Milan, IT
Alzata in Maiolica italiana dipinta in policromia agli inizi 1700 con piano perfettamente piatto con bordo rialzato decorato con l’assunzione della Madonna Incoronata raffigurata co...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Majolica
Vintage Majolica Lidded Jar - Eggplant Form - Hand Painted Leaves - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage majolica hand painted lidded jar - eggplant form - molded ceramic - unsigned - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - minor manufacturing flaws consistent with hand...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Tonala Pottery Vase
Located in Cordova, SC
A nice Tonala Mexican folk art pottery with a bird with white dots and a multi colored flower on the surface. Decent and practical size vase. Has an earth-tone / natural surface so b...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Small Antique Ovoid Mid-Atlantic Redware Pottery Flower Pot
By John Bell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique redware flowerpot.
Found in Virginia (likely Mid-Atlantic in origin).
Simply a wonderful folky piece of Americana!
Date:
Late 18th or...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Pair of 19th Century Tole Painted Gilt and Green Pawfoot Jardinieres
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 19th century tole painted ("Tôle Peinte") gilt and green pawfoot jardinieres. Composed entirely of metal, the square bases are painted to look like red marble.
Category
19th Century American Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Tall Handmade Folkloristic Geometric Decor Ceramic Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unusual tall folkloristic ceramic earth toned vase with hand-carved geometric decor. Triangular burgundy and dusty green shapes on earth colored base with circular relief pattern and...
Category
20th Century Unknown Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Round hand-carved Italian gray marble pesto mortar from the 19th century
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round hand-carved Italian gray marble pesto mortar from the 19th century
Category
1860s Italian Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Vintage Mexican Talavera Mave Multicolored Floral Decor Ceramic Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade Mexican Talavera Mave ceramic vase delicately decorated by hand. Floral, organic decor in blue, green and dark yellow on a creamy light yello...
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Swedish Craft, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese rice barrel
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Rice barrel with lid. Decorated with cartouches with flowers and butterflies.
China, early 19th century.
Category
1830s Chinese Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
Couple of S size, moorish heads, lady and gentleman. Handmade in sicily
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Handmade in Italy Sicilian design moorish heads
Category
2010s Italian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
A Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Wooden Mortar, Africa, c. Early 20th Century
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Beautiful Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Mortar that works perfectly for a planter. By unknown designer in Africa, c. early 20th Century.
Wear consistent with age and use showing wonderful ...
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinoiserie-Style Double Elephant Amphora Drip Vase
Located in Waxahachie, TX
1970s drip glaze, elephant handle amphora vase.
Signed on the bottom.
Decorative urn.
Mellow Turquoise/ teal color with brown.
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Tall Antique Armenian Pottery Vase circa 1920s, Jerusalem
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare tall and slender early 20th century cylinder shaped Armenian ceramic vase with floral, organic and graphic decorations handpainted in green, blue, red, gray colors on sand colored pottery base under clear glaze. Manufactured by Armenian pottery...
Category
Early 20th Century Israeli Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Vase with Folk Patterns, Lubiana, Poland, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A small vase with folk patterns
Produced in Poland by Zaklady Porcelany Stolowej Lubiana
Very good condition without damage
Measures: height 16cm width 12cm depth 4cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Polish Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase or Ink Pot in Lavender and Brown
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful piece of studio pottery, this round clay vase will add interest to any space. It is created from clay, and glazed in brown on the bottom, and a light pale lavender on the...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Large Hand Blown Antique Glass Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Large hand-blown antique glass jar with bluish-green tint. Three available is varying sizes and shapes (see last three images). Each sold individual...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique Wooden Pot or Tekhi from Nepal, 1900s
Located in North Hollywood, 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Swirled Glass Vase, Likely Zanesville Ohio
Located in Doylestown, PA
A lovely swirled amber glass vase, mid 19th century, likely by the Zanesville Glass Company, normal wear with bubbles and a pontil scar in the base.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Mexican Talavera Guanajuato Pottery Urn Signed Capello
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
Beautiful ceramic urn made in the city of Guanajuato in the 60s.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Large Hand Blown Antique Glass Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Large hand blown antique glass jar with bluish-green tint. Three available is varying sizes and shapes (see last three images). Each sold individual...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Tlaquepaque Vases
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
Beautiful vases made in Mexico by incredible artists from the city of Guadalajara.
Category
19th Century Mexican Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Large Folk Art Tonala Sandstone Pottery Vase, 1960's
By Ken Edwards
Located in North Hollywood, 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Vase-jug, Chodziez, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain jug vase produced by Chodziez in the 1950s.
Very good condition without damage.
Measures: height 25 cm, width 17 cm.
Category
1950s Polish Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Mexican Enamelware
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this vintage Mexican enamelware, circa 1940.
Category
1940s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Mexican Antique One of a Kind Flower Pot Clay Dolores Porras Ceramic Vase
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Dolores Porras Enríquez is widely known throughout Mexico and the world for being the creator of a technique rooted in the land of Oaxaca: pottery in natural color, glazed and decora...
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Spanish Green Terracotta Bottle Vase or Vessel
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
...
Category
20th Century Spanish Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta
Alabama Folk Art Pottery grouping Montgomery area pre-WW2 anonymous craftsman
Located in Mobile, AL
Bark decorated folk pottery grouping. These are believed to be tourist ware made by an unidentified couple in the Montgomery area before and about the time of WW2. To date, their nam...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Italian Faience 18th Century Majolica Riser with Annunciation
Located in Milan, IT
From Central Italy a 18th century Majolica Riser consisting of a flat circular dish with raised edge, resting on a base with a simple shape. The ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Majolica
Vintage Gouda Pottery Jug with Stopper, Hand Painted, Holland, 20th Century
By Gouda Vase
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Gouda folk art pottery jug or decanter with stopper - hand painted stylized floral decoration to the front and back - clear high gloss glaze with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Folk Art vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art vases and vessels made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Mosche Bianche, Dolores Porras , Berber Tribes of Morocco, and Gouda 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 vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $8,052 while the average work can sell for $1,080.
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