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Folk Art Pitchers

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
19thc Decorated Stoneware Pennsylvania Pitcher
19thc Decorated Stoneware Pennsylvania Pitcher

19thc Decorated Stoneware Pennsylvania Pitcher

By Frey Pottery Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Hand made & decorated stoneware pitcher in fine as found condition.This was found in Berks County,Pennsylvania.Amazing thickness in the pottery.

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

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

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 Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Terracotta

Blue and white pottery jug, hand-painted,  19th century
Blue and white pottery jug, hand-painted,  19th century

Blue and white pottery jug, hand-painted, 19th century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A charming 19th-century earthenware pitcher, hand-decorated with stylized floral motifs in cobalt blue tones on a creamy white background. The curved body rests on a small circular f...

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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Set of 5 Antique Danish Copper Measuring Jugs, 1878, Certified and Tin-Lined
Set of 5 Antique Danish Copper Measuring Jugs, 1878, Certified and Tin-Lined

Set of 5 Antique Danish Copper Measuring Jugs, 1878, Certified and Tin-Lined

Located in Kastrup, DK

A set of 5 antique "pot" copper measuring jugs, with tin-lined interiors for safe use. Each jug is dated 1878 and stamped with three marks: The Copenhagen city mark (two towers), ...

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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Copper

19thc Blue Spatter Ware Pitcher & Bowl Set
19thc Blue Spatter Ware Pitcher & Bowl Set

19thc Blue Spatter Ware Pitcher & Bowl Set

$1,116Sale Price / set|20% Off

19thc Blue Spatter Ware Pitcher & Bowl Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pitcher measures - 8h x 8.5w Bowl measures - 13 diameter x 4 wide Minor flea bite size nicks to the base of the bowl. Pitcher has minor tiny bites from age and use. The condition...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

19thc Sponge Ware Potty
19thc Sponge Ware Potty

19thc Sponge Ware Potty

$396Sale Price|20% Off

19thc Sponge Ware Potty

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Blue & white sponge ware pottery potty or planter mug.The condition is very good.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Collection of Four - 19Thc Sponge Ware Pitchers
Collection of Four - 19Thc Sponge Ware Pitchers

Collection of Four - 19Thc Sponge Ware Pitchers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Smoke ring pattern sponge ware pottery pitchers.Sold as a group of four pitchers minor marks from age and use but in good condition overall.Fantastic pattern and surface.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Collection of Three Smoke Ring Sponge Ware Pitchers
Collection of Three Smoke Ring Sponge Ware Pitchers

Collection of Three Smoke Ring Sponge Ware Pitchers

By American Sponge Ware Pottery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fine collection of three sponge ware pottery pitchers in a smoke ring pattern.All in good condition with cracks or chips.Sold as a group of three.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

19thc Sponge Ware Pitcher
19thc Sponge Ware Pitcher

19thc Sponge Ware Pitcher

$760Sale Price|20% Off

19thc Sponge Ware Pitcher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Sponge ware pottery pitcher in fine condition.Great blue color and condition.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

19thc Smoke Ring Sponge Ware Pitcher
19thc Smoke Ring Sponge Ware Pitcher

19thc Smoke Ring Sponge Ware Pitcher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Sponge ware pottery pitcher in a smoke ring pattern.Amazing deep blue color.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Collection of Three 19Thc Sponge Ware Pitchers
Collection of Three 19Thc Sponge Ware Pitchers

Collection of Three 19Thc Sponge Ware Pitchers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Blue & white sponge ware pottery pitchers.Sold as a group of three.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Zun Rooster Vessel
Chinese Zun Rooster Vessel

Chinese Zun Rooster Vessel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Patinated bronze Chinese Zun vessel. Originally a ritual container to hold wine, this piece could also be used as a decorative vase or sculptural element. Dimensions 10" width x 4" ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Bronze

English Mocha Pottery Creamware Earthworm Jug
English Mocha Pottery Creamware Earthworm Jug

English Mocha Pottery Creamware Earthworm Jug

Located in Downingtown, PA

Elegant English Creamware Mocha Jug with 'Earthworm' Motif and Leaf Terminal Handle This remarkable English Creamware jug, dating from circa 1800-1810, is a superb and well-preserve...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Set of Two Sponge Ware Pitchers -2
Set of Two Sponge Ware Pitchers -2

Set of Two Sponge Ware Pitchers -2

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Sponge ware pottery pitchers in two different sizes and in good condition.Sold as a group of two. Large pitcher measures 7.5d x 7.5h x 5w smaller pitcher measures - 4.5w x 7d ...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Spanish Talavera Hand Painted Pottery Pitcher Vase, Vintage Signed
Spanish Talavera Hand Painted Pottery Pitcher Vase, Vintage Signed

Spanish Talavera Hand Painted Pottery Pitcher Vase, Vintage Signed

By Talavera de la Reyna

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage ceramic pitcher vase features a traditional rounded jar form with sculptural handle, decorated with the characteristic hand-painted Talavera de la Reina abstract floral garla...

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20th Century Spanish Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica, Pottery

Antique Porcelain Pitcher Victoria China from Czechoslovakia
Antique Porcelain Pitcher Victoria China from Czechoslovakia

Antique Porcelain Pitcher Victoria China from Czechoslovakia

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Victoria China Czechoslovakia Porcelain Milk Jug Hand-Painted Dutch Children Scene, circa 1940s A charming and highly collectible antique bone china milk jug by Victoria China, Czechoslovakia, dating to the 1940s. This finely crafted porcelain pitcher is decorated with a delightful pastoral scene of three children in traditional Dutch attire, set against a soft landscape on a crisp white ground. The jug is further accented with a rich cobalt blue border and matching handle, creating an elegant contrast that highlights the colorful central vignette. Executed as transferware hand-painted, the scene retains vivid detail and period charm, making this piece especially appealing to collectors of European porcelain, Dutch Revival, and decorative tableware. Stamped on the underside with “Victoria China, Czechoslovakia”, ensuring authenticity. Dimensions: * Height: 5 in. * Width (with handle): 5 in. * Depth: 2.5 in. Condition: Great antique condition with minor wear consistent with age. This Victoria China porcelain...

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1940s Czech Vintage Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Creil French Mochaware Pottery Coffee Pot
Creil French Mochaware Pottery Coffee Pot

Creil French Mochaware Pottery Coffee Pot

By Creil et Montereau

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A Creil mochaware peach-colored coffee pot made circa 1810. This elegant coffee pot features a dark brown mocha dendrite (tree) design on a light peach body. Mochaware pottery...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

19thc Sponge Ware Pitcher
19thc Sponge Ware Pitcher

19thc Sponge Ware Pitcher

$476Sale Price|20% Off

19thc Sponge Ware Pitcher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc sponge ware pitcher in great condition. Wonderful wear and age consistent of use over time. The handle is in great condition and is strong. Great size compared to the common...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Mexican Hand Painted Pitcher
Vintage Mexican Hand Painted Pitcher

Vintage Mexican Hand Painted Pitcher

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vibrant vintage Mexican pitcher is a masterful display of traditional folk art and artisanal ceramic craftsmanship. Featuring a unique flattened "canteen" or moon-shaped silhoue...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Canvas

Spanish Jug Vase in Green Terracotta with Geometric Engraved Patterns, c. 1950
Spanish Jug Vase in Green Terracotta with Geometric Engraved Patterns, c. 1950

Spanish Jug Vase in Green Terracotta with Geometric Engraved Patterns, c. 1950

Located in Barcelona, ES

Stunning Iberian style handled jug vase or pitcher in green unglazed terracotta. Spain, 1940s Catalan unglazed vase in green terracotta. Elegant piece, beautiful from all sides and i...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Terracotta

19thc Sponge Ware Pottery Pitcher
19thc Sponge Ware Pottery Pitcher

19thc Sponge Ware Pottery Pitcher

$700Sale Price|20% Off

19thc Sponge Ware Pottery Pitcher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc Embossed sponge ware pottery pitcher in fine condition.This pitcher has a man & a dog embossed in the front of the pitcher.This is such a unusual form.

Category

19th Century American Antique Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

VIETRI - Vintage Hand Painted & Wheel Thrown Pitcher - Italy - 20th Century
VIETRI - Vintage Hand Painted & Wheel Thrown Pitcher - Italy - 20th Century

VIETRI - Vintage Hand Painted & Wheel Thrown Pitcher - Italy - 20th Century

By Vietri

Located in Chatham, ON

VIETRI - Vintage hand painted and wheel thrown terracotta pitcher - featuring a scenic view of the Amalfi coast - sponge decorated back with white glazed interior - signed on the bac...

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Late 20th Century Italian Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

19thc Sponge Ware Pottery Pitcher
19thc Sponge Ware Pottery Pitcher

19thc Sponge Ware Pottery Pitcher

$620Sale Price|20% Off

19thc Sponge Ware Pottery Pitcher

By American Sponge Ware Pottery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Sponge ware pottery pitcher in fine condition.Most unusual shape and size.

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1880s American Antique Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

19thc Sponge Ware Blue & White Pitchers Collection, 4
19thc Sponge Ware Blue & White Pitchers Collection, 4

19thc Sponge Ware Blue & White Pitchers Collection, 4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These fantastic 19thc hand painted & glazed ironstone sponge ware pitchers are all in fantastic condition. Sold as a collection of four.

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

American Mocha Yellow Ware Jug with Puce Seaweed Decoration
American Mocha Yellow Ware Jug with Puce Seaweed Decoration

American Mocha Yellow Ware Jug with Puce Seaweed Decoration

Located in Downingtown, PA

American Mocha Yellow Ware Jug This antique piece is a mid-19th Century American Mocha Yellow Ware Jug featuring a distinct Puce Seaweed Decoration. The bulbous jug is adorned with continuous bands of brown and white, with a prominent puce (purplish-brown) seaweed design flowing below the spout and across its ridged loop handle. The jug is in good condition, showing no signs of repair or damage. Its dimensions are 6 1/4 inches high, 8 inches wide, and 5 1/2 inches wide. Yellowware...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Collection of Four Cereal Sponge Bowls -4
Collection of Four Cereal Sponge Bowls -4

Collection of Four Cereal Sponge Bowls -4

$1,036Sale Price / set|20% Off

Collection of Four Cereal Sponge Bowls -4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a collection of four berry or cereal bowls in 19thc sponge ware pottery.There are two different sizes a pair of 7.5 wide bowls & a pair of 6.25 wide x 2.5 high. Both bowls ar...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

18th Century Faience Jug
18th Century Faience Jug

18th Century Faience Jug

$630Sale Price|36% Off

18th Century Faience Jug

Located in Copenhagen, K

Beautiful German faience jug from one of the Northern German factories.

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18th Century German Antique Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Faience

18th Century European Earthenware Pitcher with Blue Colored Decoration
18th Century European Earthenware Pitcher with Blue Colored Decoration

18th Century European Earthenware Pitcher with Blue Colored Decoration

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

An 18th century European ceramic pitcher, most probably from Germany, with glazed decoration in blue colour representing flowers on a beige background. It has most probably been used...

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Late 18th Century German Antique Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Spanish Folk Art Sangria Pitcher C1950
Spanish Folk Art Sangria Pitcher C1950

Spanish Folk Art Sangria Pitcher C1950

Located in Trensacq, FR

Spanish Folk Art Sangria Jug or Wine Pitcher Early 20th Century. Wonderful yellow ochre high glaze flat-bottomed ceramic vessel. Beautiful and practica...

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1950s Spanish Vintage Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Pewter Measurer Anno, 1858
19th Century Pewter Measurer Anno, 1858

19th Century Pewter Measurer Anno, 1858

Located in Copenhagen, K

A capacity mark such as ‘pint’ or ‘quart’ is self explanatory. Such marks became a legal requirement in 1836 in England. The presence of such a mark does not mean the item is post-18...

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19th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Sponge Ware Bulbous Soft Paste Pitcher
19th Century Sponge Ware Bulbous Soft Paste Pitcher

19th Century Sponge Ware Bulbous Soft Paste Pitcher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century sponge ware soft paste design sponge soft paste pitcher. The condition is very good and this is most unusual.

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Vintage American Hand Thrown Art Pottery Jug Artisan Stoneware
Vintage American Hand Thrown Art Pottery Jug Artisan Stoneware

Vintage American Hand Thrown Art Pottery Jug Artisan Stoneware

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage American hand thrown art Pottery Jug Artisan stoneware This is a vintage handcrafted American studio art Pottery blue glazed small pitcher. Superb pottery jug immaculate hand thrown studio...

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20th Century American Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Copper Swinging Sprit Kettle on a Wrought Iron Stand
19th Century Copper Swinging Sprit Kettle on a Wrought Iron Stand

19th Century Copper Swinging Sprit Kettle on a Wrought Iron Stand

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century Copper Swinging Sprit Kettle on a Wrought Iron stand This charming Arts and Crafts spirit Kettle hangs from a wrought iron stand, it has a copper spirit burner which...

Category

1880s Antique Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Copper

Folk Art pitchers for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art pitchers 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 pitchers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, pottery and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art pitchers made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pitchers, popular names associated with this style include American Sponge Ware Pottery, Creil et Montereau, and Vietri. 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 pitchers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $175 and tops out at $17,900 while the average work can sell for $795.