Folk Art Decorative 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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19th Century, Swedish Antique Rustic Wooden Bowl with Handle
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish antique handmade wood bowl with handle from the first half of the 19th century. The bowl with handle from northern Sweden i...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
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Pine
Collection of Six Sponge Ware Mush Cups and Saucers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing extra large 19thc mush cups & saucers sponge ware are in mint condition and great colors.They are so unusual and very rare to find in a collection of six !
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
$1,836 Sale Price / set
26% Off
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A hand-painted wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
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Wood
Unique small 18th Century Antique Rustic Tray bowl with original paint dat. 1792
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century unique small neat antique rustic wooden tray / serving bowl with untouched original paint in beautiful English red.
The tray is dated...
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1790s Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
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Pine
Swedish Folk Art, Unique 19th Century Farmers Bowl
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
An antique and unique organic wooden bowl. With highly appealing patina, with traces of use. Produced in Sweden, 19th century.
These bowls where ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Antique Folkart Primitive Rustic Wooden Bowl with Handle
Located in Boden, SE
Small antique rustic primitive Folk art wooden bowl with handle manufactured in Jämtland in Sweden. In Swedish called "Kåsa" It has been used a...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Birch
Early Swedish 19th Century Blue Glass Candy Bowl or Yoghurt Dish
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early Swedish 19th Century blue glass candy bowl or dish.
This type of glass bowl was typically used for yoghurt and other dairy products.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
$140 Sale Price
28% Off
18th Century Swedish Antique Wood Trough /Serving bowl dated 1789 sign PPS OIS
Located in Boden, SE
A genuine antique wood trough dated 1789 and signed with ownermarks PPS OIS ,from Hälsingland Northern Sweden
A nearly monumentaly large farmers ...
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1780s Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
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Pine
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Wood Pouring Bowl
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A fabulous Scandinavian antique pouring bowl that has been turned from one piece of timber and the spout remains intact. Displays beautifully on a coffee table or side table standing...
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1810s Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
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Wood
Set of Three Swedish Folk Art Organic Bowls, circa 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These three bowls made in Sweden with precision handcraft gives a nice edition to any living room with intention to give an organic simple, but jet complex look. The signs of the woo...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pine, Beech, Fir
Swedish Folk Art, Unique 19th Century Farmers Bowl
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
An antique and unique organic wooden bowl. With highly appealing patina, with traces of use. Produced in Sweden, 19th century.
These bowls where very important for many families; t...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
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Wood
Swedish Folk Art, Large Unique Early 19th Century Farmers Bowl Painted Wood
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
An antique and unique organic wooden bowl. With highly appealing patina, faded painting on the bowl makes this a unique and desirable piece. Produced in...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Folk Art Carved Tray Original Paint with Owners Marks, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully worn serving tray handmade in Sweden in the 19th century. Made of wood and with original paint. Owners mark carved underneath.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
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Wood
Wooden African Mortar and Pestle
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted in Africa, wooden footed mortar and pestle.
Great patina this kind of Moroccan mortar are used to grind spices.
Nicely carved, the wood has some cracks on the bottom.
...
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19th Century African Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
$950 / set
Rustic Large Organic Wood Carved Serving Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural large folk art style carved bowl with beautiful natural wood and patina acquired with age. Sculptural, unique and organic piece that works with many styles. Substance in...
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1960s English Vintage Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine bowl produced in Sweden, 19th Century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Old Decorative African Wabi Sabi Wooden Hand Carved Mortar Bowl, Early 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Old and decorative hand carved wooden bowl / mortar produced in Africa early 1900s. In good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 40 cm / 15.75" Diameter: 34 cm / 13.40"
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1920s Ethiopian Vintage Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Designer, Bowl, Wood, Iron, 1782
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl with metal repair produced in Sweden, 1782.
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1780s Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Iron
Brass Mortar and Pestle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage Mortar and Pestle of brass. The piece is quite patinated, but could easily be brought to a full gleaming shine.
Mortars and pestles ahve been around for many years = to c...
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19th Century European Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
$625 / set
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden bowl produced in Sweden, 19th Century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Maker, Bowl, Wood, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
An antique solid wood bowl, produced in Sweden in the 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 1814
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden bowl produced in Sweden in 1814.
“M 1814” engraving on side
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1810s Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden bowl designed and produced in Sweden, 19th century
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl or trough produced in Sweden 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
American Craft, Bowl, Wood, USA, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden bowl produced in the US, c. 1900.
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Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Swedish Burl Bowl of Sculptural Form
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 19th century Swedish root burl bowl retaining traces of original mustard and ox blood read paint and having lovely organic form with excellent patina.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Burl
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th century
Located in High Point, NC
A red-painted wood bowl designed and produced in Sweden, 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Three Swedish Carved and Painted Wooden Bowls, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A set of three Swedish freeform carved and painted bowls, 19th century, some with owners initials and dates. Original surfaces. Have not been waxed an...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Rare Genuine Antique Swedish Large Root Bowl
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare genuine root bowl from northern Sweden made during the first few years of the 19th century, around 1810 to 1820. The bowl is in untouched condition with an attractive patina. Th...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pine
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Burl Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A burl wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Burl
Swedish Craft, Trough, Pine, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable pine trough or bowl produced in Sweden, 19th Century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pine
Antique Folk Art Swedish Pine Trough Bowl
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique wood trough bowl in folk art from Sweden made during the mid 1800s, around 1850. The bowl is a utility item which was used daily in the hou...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pine
Rustic Large Folk Art Handled Natural Organic Wood Carved Bowl, 1800s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful bowl with beautiful natural wood grain and glowing colorful patina acquired with age. This piece has a very organic, wabi-sabi feel to it.
From a collection of older w...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Antique Cast brass Measuring Bowl from Northern India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A medium sized antique cast brass measuring bowl from northern India.
High relief casting, bundled rope maker's mark on the bottom.
Bronze rice-mea...
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19th Century Indian Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Large Antique Swedish Folk Art Trough Bowl / 19th Century Rustic Decorative Dish
Located in Karis, Nyland
An antique wooden trough from 19th-century Sweden, hand-carved and uniquely authentic, featuring an ownership mark on the base. This piece carries many signs of its age, with an incr...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood, Pine
$1,236 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Folk Art, Large Vessel, Pine, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A pine, large vessel produced in Sweden, 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pine
Swedish Hand-Krafted Turned 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Wooden Bowl in Pine
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a beautiful Swedish hand-carfted 19th century wooden bowl in Wabi Sabi style.
It comes made in pine with lovely patina reflecting its...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pine
Early Stone Mortar, 18th–19th Century
Located in London, London
Early Stone Mortar, 18th–19th Century
A beautifully worn hand-carved stone mortar, likely 18th or early 19th century. Hewn from a single block of stone, the piece shows the irregula...
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19th Century Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone
Handcrafted Japanese Ceramic Bowl Signed Jin Kobayashi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Japanese ceramic bowl signed Jin Kobayashi.
Large stoneware plate hand made and hand painted with autumn leaves design.
Hand-carved ge...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Hand Made Pottery Bowl from North Carolina
Located in High Point, NC
Nicely glazed hand thrown pottery bowl from Seagrove, North Carolina. The colors are beautiful in blues and browns, and would make a lovely addition to any table or room.
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1980s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Tonala Folk Art Pottery Oval Platter Signed, Mexico, circa 1960
s
By Ken Edwards
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Large Folk Art Tonala Sandstone Pottery Oval Platter with Bird and Flowers Signed J.C. Mex.
Tonala Folk Art pottery plate hand painted with...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Swedish Hand-Krafted Turned 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Wooden Bowl in Pine
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a very beautiful Swedish hand-carfted 19th century wooden bowl in Wabi Sabi style.
It comes made in pine with lovely patina reflecting its age and frequent use.
It has a few...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pine
Bowl In Birch Early 19th Century Swedish
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large turned wooden bowl in birch, Sweden, ca. 1800–1840.
The bowl has a fine original patina and signs of age, giving it an authentic and vivid appearance with a rustic aesthetic.
...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Birch
Three Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Leaves, One Angel Wing and Two Holly Leaves
Located in Doraville, GA
Three vintage solid brass leaves, manufactured in Waynesboro, Virginia by Virginia MetalCrafters. The leaves were designed by Oskar Hansen, are hand made, hand finished and of the hi...
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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
$240 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Round Resin Stone Seashell Decorative Dish
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Round stone resin seashell serving dish or platter. The piece is very heavy and is blue, light gray and yellow in color. Three indentions in the shape of shells for serving oysters, ...
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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Cast Stone
Vintage Asian Bronze Singing Hammered Bowl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Asian Hammered Bronze Singing Bowl 1950s.
Asian Bronze Vessel Singing Bowl.
A special collectible piece.
Made from bronze, a good heavy wei...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Virginia MetalCrafters Alloy / Gold Vintage Sea Grape Bowl
Located in Doraville, GA
Vintage gold anodized aluminum alloy bowl in the shape of a Sea Grape leaf. The leaf designs were designed by well known sculptor Oskar Hansen for Virginia MetalCrafters in Waynesbor...
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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Aluminum
$300 Sale Price
29% Off
Hand Thrown Glazed, Signed and Dated Artisanal Ceramic Pottery Bowl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Wheel thrown pottery glazed with a white glaze decorated with a hand painted blue flower pattern.
This is a one of a kind object made in the ancient way by hand in a small artisanal ...
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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Large Hand-Carved Tribal Wooden Bowl from the Batak of Sumatra
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large beautiful and sustainable hand carved wooden bowl with gorgeous leaf design from the Batak of Sumatra, mid-20th century.
Scaramanga's bowls are authentic old hand carved wooden bowls...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Antique Danish Hand Painted Dutch Theme Enamelware Metal Collectible Trivet 1920
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique early 20th century Hand Painted Dutch Theme Enamelware Metal trivet 1920's.
Hand-painted decorative antique Dutch scene metalware hand made In No...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Large Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Ouroboros Snake Bowl
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a very cool and unique carved wooden bowl with a double Ouroboros motif. It is a large and substantial piece, crafted out of solid Walnut or possibly Rosewood. A great piece ...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Polka Dot Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This visually arresting studio pottery bowl utilizes bold color blocking and abstract design, typical of expressive late 20th-century ceramic arts. The exterior is finished in a text...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Clay, Earthenware, Pottery
Janice Weisler Vintage Earthenware Handcrafted Lidded Bowl Hues of Brown America
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage earthenware handcrafted lidded bowl in hues of brown for Preservatives, Sugar, Candy Bowl, made in America.
Stamped at the base, Janice Wei...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Earthenware
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Large Burl Bowl, Sweden, 1960
s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large Burl Bowl. Made in Sweden and dated 1964. Hand carved from one piece of birch burl.
A great centerpeice for any table.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood, Burl
Swedish Folk Art, Large Vessel, Pine, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A pine, large vessel or container produced in Sweden, 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pine
18th Century Swedish Stone Mortar
Located in Bozeman, MT
Decorative 18th century Swedish mortar in solid stone, circa 1790 Sweden.
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone
19th Century Swedish Birch Root Bowl
Located in Kramfors, SE
Birch root bowl in an organic shape and marked underneath with a house mark from the first owner. Untouched original condition with original paint. The wood...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Birch
Vintage Boho Mexican Hand Painted Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Celebrate the rich artistic heritage of Mexico with this magnificent and monumental hand-painted bowl. Exploding with color and life, this large-scale ceramic piece showcases the int...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
Folk Art decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art decorative bowls 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 decorative bowls 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 wood, pine and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art decorative bowls made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative bowls, popular names associated with this style include Virginia Metalcrafters, Delft, Royal Copenhagen, and Berber Tribes of Morocco. 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 decorative bowls differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $74 and tops out at $16,000 while the average work can sell for $1,150.
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