Folk Art Serving Bowls
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
18th century Norwegian carved kasa ale cup
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality Norwegian horse head ale bowl known as a kasa/kuksa.
Dated on the base 1773, with makers marks.
Hand carved decoration, with original polychrome paint.
Evidence of ol...
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Late 18th Century Norwegian Antique Folk Art Serving Bowls
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Pine, Paint
Two Swedish Cobalt Blue Candy Bowls, 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Two cobalt blue candy bowls, 19th century, Sweden.
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Serving Bowls
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Glass
Swedish Folk Art, Sizeable Serving Bowl or Tray, Solid Light Wood, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A solid wood, sizeable farmers tray or serving bowl designed and produced in Sweden, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Folk Art Serving Bowls
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Wood
17th Century Wooden Bowl, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large wooden bowl, dated 1694 and inscribed with two names. Probably for celebrating marriage between "Borhans and Dottir..."
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Late 17th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Serving Bowls
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Wood
Large 19th Century Design Sponge Ware Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful large 19th century sponge ware mixing bowl in great condition.
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Serving Bowls
Materials
Pottery
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Mexican Hand-Hammered Copper Bowl
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Swedish Folk Art, Large Serving Dish or Tray, Solid Wood, Signed 19th Century
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An interesting custom in Scandinavia concerned the bride by her mother-in-law upon the return from the church. Before she dismounted from her horse she was given a small carved bowl called “the bride’s bowl.” After she had drained it, the bride was supposed to toss the bowl backward over the roof of the house. She could have three tries. If she failed to get it over it boded ill for her marriage. The danger could be somewhat allayed if, upon entering the house, the new bridegroom went immediately to the fireplace and made three slashes in the wooden horse head that surmounted the pole on which the pothooks hung. The specific purpose of this good luck rite was to protect the house from burning.
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Folk Art serving bowls for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art serving bowls for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serving bowls created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art serving bowls made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 serving bowls differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $195 and tops out at $2,610 while the average work can sell for $1,000.
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