Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
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
Swedish Folk Art, Unique Blue Colored 19th Century Large Farmers Bowl
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
An large antique and unique organic wooden bowl. With highly appealing patina, with traces of use. This one in a unique blue painted color thats be...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Folk Art Wooden Trough/ Serving Bowl
Located in Boden, SE
19th century big rustic Swedish antique wooden tray/ Serving bowl from Boden Norrbotten,Northern Sweden.
A farmers handcrafted tray or serving bowl or centerpiece.
A highly function...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
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Pine
Set of five Swedish Root Basket from 19th-20th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Set of five Swedish Root Basket from 19th-20th century
Beautiful baskets made from pine and spruce roots.
Height: 7-14 cm/2.7-5.5inch
Diameter: 19-34 cm/-7.413.3 inch
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1850s Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine, Spruce
Vintage Rattan and Twisted Root Woven Hanging Ikebana Basket
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand-woven ikebana basket features flattened shape with rounded front, demilune bottom and straight back; the form is convenient for hanging the basket on the wall or displa...
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20th Century American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Scandinavian Cake Copper Pan, Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An Early 19th Century Scandinavian copper cake mold. The handle and the feet are also in copper. If desired, this antique cake pan could easily be pol...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Copper
Rare 19th Century Swedish Solid wooden Wash Board for Washing Clothes Old
Located in Boden, SE
A handmade solid wood wash board. A wonderful decorative piece full of rustic charm, also can be used as an interesting serving tray.
The Wash board has a owner mark and signed EPS
I...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Swedish Folk Art, Unique 19th Century Farmers Bowls set of 2
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of two antique and unique organic wooden bowls. With highly appealing patina, with traces of use. Produced in Sweden, 19th century.
These bowls where very important for many fam...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Birch
19th Century Swedish Dough Bowl with Original Red Paint
Located in Valby, 84
This rare 19th-century Swedish allmoge dough bowl (dejtrug) is a remarkable example of traditional Scandinavian rural craftsmanship. Hand-carved from a single piece of wood, it retai...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Swedish Charming Small Folk Art Trough with Original Paint and Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique folk art trough from northern Sweden made around 1840. Charming, unusual and genuine. The trough is small, see measurements, and in completely untouched condition with origin...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
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Pine
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Pine, Sweden, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A pine bowl produced in Sweden, c. 1900.
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
19th Century Huge Antique Swedish Folk Art Wooden Trough with Original Red Paint
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Very large and decorative Antique Swedish wooden trough made ca 1850s to late 1800.
The trough is made from pine wood and comes with its original warm Swedish red paint on the outsi...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Betrothal or Wedding Basket with Peony and Bird motif
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This early 20th-century bentwood bamboo/rattan/wicker Chinese wedding basket with polychrome paint is marvelously beautiful. The basket It has very beautiful and intricate weaving de...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Folk Art Wooden Trough/ Serving Bowl
Located in Boden, SE
19th century antique rustic Swedish antique wooden tray/ Serving bowl from Boden ,Northern Sweden .
A farmers handcrafted tray or serving bowl ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Large Art Populaire bowl, France, ca. 1880
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Large Monoxyle dough bowl, Auvergne - France 19th century. Very nice piece of 'art populair' an object made by craftsmen to be used to assist in their work.
This particular bowl was ...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Hand-Carved Wooden Spade
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and evocative mid-19th century Swedish hand-carved wooden spade, beautifully aged and deeply rooted in rural Scandinavian heritage. Once a humble agricultural tool, this piece...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
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Oak
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Mackenzie-Childs Flower Market Set of Oval Tray and Box, Retired Pieces
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage MacKenzie-Childs set of oval tray and square box with lid is decorated with Flower Market pattern on white background; the steel underbodies are color-glazed in white and de...
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2010s North American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Art Glass
€123 Sale Price
28% Off
Decorative Hand-carved Wooden Plate with Pyrography, Germany 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This stylish folk art hand-carved wooden plate features intricate pyrographic elements—a traditional wood-burning technique used to create decorative patterns. The design centers aro...
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1960s German Vintage Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Beech
Antique Swedish genuine Birch bark container
Located in Boden, SE
The antique birch bark container was traditionally used as a storage vessel for food, dried herbs, or other valuable items. Its durable and waterproof properties made it ideal for pr...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Birch
Nantucket Basket by A.D. Williams (1867 - 1927), circa 1890
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Nantucket Basket by A.D. Williams (Nantucket: 1867 - 1927), circa 1890, an oval open Nantucket basket with cane weave on oak staves, w...
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1890s American Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Cane, Oak
20th Century African Woven Basket
Located in Winnetka, IL
Handwoven African basket made from natural plant fibers, featuring a tightly constructed structure and bold geometric patterning. The surface is composed of dyed reeds in rich tones ...
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Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Natural Fiber
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood, Pine
€1,040 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
19th Century big antique country genuine rustic folk Art Wooden bowl
Located in Boden, SE
Very beautiful and decorative wooden bowl made out of pine wood produced in Northern Sweden Sweden.In a very charmy condition with some older repairs adding a lot of character.
These...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Set of 3 Small Swedish Cobalt Blue Hand Blown Glass Bowl or Trinkets
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of three Small Swedish cobalt blue hand blown glass bowl or trinkets.
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Blown Glass
€118 Sale Price / item
44% Off
Very Large Mochaware Bowl with Cable Decoration England Circa 1830
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this exceptionally large and rare mid-19th century English mochaware bowl. Each piece of mochaware is unique. Made in England ci...
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1830s English Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Creamware
19th Century antique rustic Swedish tray bowl with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedishantique wooden tray/ Serving bowl with untouched original paint from Luleå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
A farmers handcrafted tray or serving bowl or centerpiece...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pottery
18th Century Swedish Primitive Organic Wooden Bowl with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
An antique and unique organic wooden bowl. With highly appealing patina, with traces of use. Produced in Sweden, 19th century.
The bowl has original paint.
Beautiful in any room,a ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Vintage Rattan and Plant Fibers Rounded Woven Hanging Ikebana Basket
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand-woven ikebana or display basket features rounded shape with demilune front, and straight back; the form is convenient for hanging the basket on the wall or displaying it...
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20th Century Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
19Thc Original Blue Painted Mini Butter Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original blue painted butter bowl with amazing patina. This bowl is in fine condition and is a rare small size.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
€597 Sale Price
20% Off
Petite Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic, wooden container is an early 20th century rice measure, used to portion out servings of dry rice and other grains. In keeping with the larger rice measures used at marke...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Antique Northern Swedish Folk Art Cutlery Basket
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique folk art basket from the mid 1800s, a so called cutlery basket. The basket is for storing cutlery and is made by hand in pine in northern Sweden...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Large Blue Antique Swedish Folk Art Wooden Trough, Late 1800s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Large Blue Antique Swedish Folk Art Wooden Trough, Late 1800s.
Hand carved wooden tray from Sweden late 19th century. These handmade troughs were common in Scandinavia in this time ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Pair of Vintage Bird Form Lidded Baskets - Finely Woven - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage - finely woven - pair of bird form lidded baskets - articulated feathers, beaks and eyes - possibly Indonesian - mid/late 20th century.
Ex...
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Late 20th Century Asian Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wicker
Hand Woven Handled Pima Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand woven ,very tightly woven handled basket is in mint condition has handles on each end.So unusual nad great form.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Hemp
€981 Sale Price
20% Off
Studio Pottery Three-Handled Earthenware Ceramic Vessel
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This striking hand-thrown earthenware vessel features an unusual three-handled form and a richly textured surface that celebrates the raw beauty of fired clay. The vessel’s robust si...
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Late 20th Century European Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Earthenware
Swedish MCM Wall Charger by Carl Harry Stalhane for Rorstrand
Located in Redding, CT
Swedish MCM wall charger by Carl Harry Stalhane for Rorstrand . Gorgeous colorful piece of Swedish folk art pottery . It can also be hung as this charger and has a copper wire loop a...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Very Unusual Large Northern Swedish Wooden Bowl in Birch Root from the Mid 1700s
Located in Kramfors, SE
Very unusual large bowl from northern Sweden. This antique wooden bowl has an organic shape and is made from hollowing a large piece of birch root. It has an early date underneath, 1...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Birch
Smooth Early 20th Century Rich Carved Mahogany Vide Poche or Coin Dish
Located in Red Lion, PA
Smooth Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Mahogany Vide Poche or Coin Dish
This elegant early 20th-century vide poche—or catchall dish—was hand-carved in rich mahogany with a smooth, ov...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Mahogany
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket, Attributed to Geo Washington Ray
Located in Nantucket, MA
A small Nantucket lightship gathering basket
with sturdy wooden ears, and a convex interior
bottom with thee concentric lines typical of a
George Washington Ray (1814-1891) made b...
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Cane, Oak
Set of Three Swedish Folk Art, Unique 19th Century Farmers Bowls
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of 3 antique and unique three sizes organic wooden bowls. With highly appealing patina, with traces of use. Produced in Sweden, 19th century.
These bowls where very important f...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Folk Art Wooden Trough, Late 1800s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Swedish Folk Art Wooden Trough, Late 1800s.
Hand carved wooden tray from Sweden late 19th century. These handmade troughs were common in Scandinavia in this time as a kitche...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Vintage Folk Art Pottery Fruit Bowl With Hand Painted Bird Decoration
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful ceramic fruit bowl with hand painted bird decoration. This folk art pottery bowl is marked, but we were unable to match it to a maker.
This bowl is in excellent condition,...
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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pottery
€83 Sale Price
46% Off
18th Century Rustic Primitive genuine Folk Art Wooden bowl original paint
Located in Boden, SE
An exceptional large rare oval shaped 18th century primitive Swedish carved wooden knot bowl. Shows a dry textured finish showing a stunning aged patina. A truly remarkable piece. Th...
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Swedish Craft, Wooden Bowl, Sweden, 17th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden bowl designed and produced in Sweden in 1668.
“1668” inscription on bottom
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17th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
19thc Miniature Original Painted Mustard Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Miniature original painted basket from New England in very good condition.Amazing mustard paint and condition.
Category
19th Century American Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Hemp
€629 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Folk Art Wooden Bowl dated 1862
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish folk Art wooden bowl dated 1862 Signed LOS
A stunning antique organic wooden bowl with lovely patina
You can see the use of time.
The bowl has ownershipmarking ...
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1860s Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pottery
€1,614 Sale Price / set
26% Off
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Aluminum
€263 Sale Price
29% Off
19th Century Swedish Antique Rare Unique Rustic Folk Art Wooden Bowl Dated 1864
Located in Boden, SE
19th century antique rustic rare Swedish Wooden bowl from Dalarna Northern Sweden.
Dated 1864
The surfaces are naturally patinated due tue age,
You can see the use of time.
A tru...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Rare Wooden Bowl
Located in Boden, SE
An exceptional large rare 19th century primitive Swedish carved wooden knot bowl. Shows a dry textured finish showing a stunning aged patina. A truly remarkable piece.
Old cracks oc...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Antique Swedish Folk Art Hand-Crafted Painted Bowl
Located in Kramfors, SE
Painted folk art bowl from northern Sweden made during the early 1800s, around 1820. The bowl has an oval shape and has been hollowed out by hand from a single large piece of wood. B...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Very Early Nantucket Lightship Basket, circa 1860
Located in Nantucket, MA
Very Early Nantucket lightship basket, circa 1860, an oval open basket with wide splint staves, split wood rim, cane weave, solid birch bottom plate, and sha...
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1860s American Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Cane, Wood
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Folk Art bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art bowls and baskets 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 bowls and baskets 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, natural fiber and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art bowls and baskets 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 bowls and baskets, 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 bowls and baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $40,000 while the average work can sell for $1,150.
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