Folk Art Vases
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
Moorish Head Matt Vases Collection "Vittoria", Set of 3, Handmade in Italy
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 Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Materials
Pottery
Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Red and Gold", Set of 2, Handmade in Italy
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 Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Folk Art Wheel Turned Pot with Applied Decoration - Signed - Canada - Circa 1974
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage folk art glazed studio pottery vase/pot with applied floral decoration - small size - signed & dated on the base - Canada - circa 1974.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Spanish Terracotta Albarello Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Glazed Terracotta vase in shades of green, blue, beige
Traditional spanish glazed ceramic vase "Albarelo" in green and blue pastel colors decoration with brown accents.
It has a mark on the bottom (IOX).
Spain, circa 1960s.
Popular pottery; Medical Ceramic-ware.
Measures: 21 cm H x 14,5 cm diameter // 8,26 in H x 5,70 in diameter.
More glazed and unglazed terracotta spanish...
Category
20th Century Spanish Folk Art Vases
Materials
Terracotta, Ceramic, Earthenware
Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Catania Green", Set of 3, Handmade in Italy
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 Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Materials
Earthenware
Moorish Head Matt Vases Collection "Monreale", Set of 3, Handmade in Italy
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 Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Face Vase
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add whimsy and artisan charm to your collection with this Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Face Vase. Boldly sculpted and hand-glazed in rich green with earthy golden highlights,...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Folk Art Vases
Materials
Clay, 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
Materials
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
Materials
Earthenware
Mexican Ceramic Jug Vase Fishes 1994 Dolores Porras Folk Art Decorative Vessel
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
1990s Mexican Folk Art Vases
Materials
Enamel
Moorish Heads Vases "Agrigento Bordeaux", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
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 Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Faience 18th Century Majolica Riser with Annunciation
Located in Milano, MI
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
Materials
Majolica
Folk Art Trompe L'Oeil Ruffled Shell Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A unique vase created from seashells. Strung together, the rim of the vase is formed to resemble a ruffled look. The body of the base is round, with a wider bottom. Set a clear glass...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Vases
Materials
Shell
Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Sciacca", Set of 2 Pieces, Handmade in Italy
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 Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Materials
Stoneware
Moorish Heads Vases "Catania Dark Green", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
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 Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Ragusa", Set of 3 Pieces, Handmade in Italy
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 Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
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, a...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Moorish Heads Vases "Catania Dark Gray", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
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 Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Moorish Head Matt Vases Collection "Carini", Set of 2 Pieces, Handmade in Italy
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 Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Moorish Heads Vases "Catania Bronze", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
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 Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Cool Grey", Set of 4 Pieces, Handmade in Italy
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 Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
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 ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Folk Art Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Green Swirl Ceramic Touring Pottery Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful green, brown, and cream touring pottery vase. Wide at the bottom, and slim towards the top, this piece will be a fantastic pop of color in any space.
Glazed on the inside in a verdigris blue.
Bottom reads in black:
Made in Cripple Creek...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Refined African metal vase with fine hand-made decorations
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and refined African metal vase with handmade decorations, an object of great charm capable of furnishing your home space with style and elegance
Category
1880s African Antique Folk Art Vases
Materials
Metal
Malaysia Earthenware Handcrafted Taupe & Brown Glaze Bud Weed Vase Pottery, 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Marked Malaysia vintage earthenware handcrafted brown and Taupe studio piece with the inside glazed, Studio Piece vase, decanter, vessel.
Established in 1989, Tenmoku Pottery...
Category
Late 20th Century Malaysian Folk Art Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Small terracotta vase, 19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small terracotta vase, 19th century
Small blue and white glazed terracotta vase, 19th century, folk art.
H: 14 cm, W: 14 cm, D: 10 cm
Category
19th Century European Antique Folk Art Vases
Materials
Terracotta
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, ma...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Vases
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
Mexican Antique Dolores Porras Lizard Clay Pottery Folk Art Terracotta Vase
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This one of a kind Mexican antique is one of few pieces Dolores had at her home at the time she passed away. Dolores portrays the fauna from her garden...
Category
Early 2000s Mexican Folk Art Vases
Materials
Pottery, Clay, Terracotta
Woven Tribal Basket Vase in Brown and Black
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small woven basket shaped like a vase. Woven with natural fibers in geometric patterns, this small decorative piece of folk art would be beautiful...
Category
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vases
Materials
Wicker
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
Materials
Porcelain
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
Materials
Enamel
Small Ceramic Blue and White Marbled Pinch Pot Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful small ceramic pinch pot vase. Created from clay, this fun piece will be fantastic used in a grouping of other vases and filled with your ...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Earthenware Handcrafted Brown & Red Drip Glaze Bud Weed Vase Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage earthenware handcrafted brown and red studio piece with drip glaze bud or weed Studio Piece vase, decanter, vessel.
Pottery Art in superb c...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Decorative Folk Art Handcrafted Exotic Wood Lacquered Belly Flower Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Decorative Folk Art handcrafted exotic wood lacquered belly flower vase.
A-762-335
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vases
Materials
Wood
Original vintage ceramic vase Germany 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage ceramic vase minimalist pottery handmade in Germany circa 1970s.
Wonderful neutral color palette featuring predominately off white with a gold geometric pattern.
Original vin...
Category
1970s German Vintage Folk Art Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Sherill 2004 Modern Earthenware Handcrafted Blue Drip Glazed Bowl, Pottery USA
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary earthenware handcrafted dove gray and blue with drip glaze bowl.
Signed by Artist at the base.
Pottery Art in superb craftsmanship.
A-636...
Category
Early 2000s American Folk Art Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Large Zebra Design Floor Vase, Umbrella Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Zebra Design Floor Vase, Umbrella Stand
This beautiful looking piece is round in shape, and painted, the painted decoration of a Zebra runs all the way around, it is 24” tall ...
Category
1970s Vintage Folk Art Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Folk Art Multi Color Molded Plastic or Acrylic Hand Vases Set of 7
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Folk Art style multi-color molded plastic or acrylic hand vases a set of 7. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. One of the maroon vases is partially filled. These are hand made folk art, irregularities are part of their charm. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 20th Century.
Note: Shipping is possible via parcel which may reduce shipping costs
Hey there! Do you need a hand? Or SEVEN?? We are here to help!! We have seven Folk Art style vases with molded hands of many vibrant colors to offer to you! This set includes 2 white, 2 maroon or burgundy, 1 green, 1 yellow, and one bright red molded plastic vases. That’s 35 fantastic fingers!! They are round at the bottom and kind of oval or egg shaped at the top. They are inner lined with burlap for extra reinforcement, but they are light weight, so if you want to put something a little heavier inside like an artificial plant, you may want to put a weight of some kind in the base. They will hold water, but for a “handy” tip… we certainly DO NOT recommend drinking from them! They are best used as unique, eye-catching décor!! They would host a wonderful spider plant...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Vases
Materials
Acrylic
Japanese Midcentury Earthenware Art Pottery Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting, midcentury, Japanese, matte tan, earthenware, art pottery vase features a tapered body, intricately carved and incised in a leaf pattern with Japanese markings on it's u...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Mosaic Memory Jugs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of eclectic charm to your décor with this captivating pair of vintage boho mosaic memory jugs. Each jug is a one-of-a-kind piece, intricately a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vases
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
Materials
Glass
Terracotta Whistling Vase - Chorrera culture - Ecuador
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Terracotta Whistling Vase - Chorrera culture - Ecuador
Pre-Columbian art - Decoration - Ethnic
Measures : 11cmx11cm H:21.5cm
Material : Terracotta with brown slip Culture
Wear consi...
Category
20th Century Ecuadorean Folk Art Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Handcrafted Ceramic Vase, "Stray Dogs" by "Elamorylabelleza" , Spain, 2022
Located in Madrid, ES
This handmade vase was designed and made by the collaboration of Spanish designers Carlos Jiménez, better known as `“Del Amor y la Belleza”´´, and Ranma.
The vase is made of ceramic ...
Category
2010s Spanish Folk Art Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Paint
Folk Art vases for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art vases 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 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 made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases, popular names associated with this style include Mosche Bianche, Dolores Porras , Gouda Pottery, and Stanley Szwarc. 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 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 $6,000 while the average work can sell for $1,080.