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
Folk Art Hand Painted XL Colorful Gourd
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Folk Art Hand Painted XL Colorful Gourd
18 h x 16 diameter
Original vintage unrestored
Refer to images listed
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Vietnamese Backpack Basket
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Vietnamese Backpack Basket. A woven form starting with a square bamboo base tapering up to an open round sturdy mouth with a a smooth interior surface, specifically used in t...
Category
Late 20th Century Vietnamese Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Blackened Wood Bowls with Rattan Rim and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay - 1980s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Pair of Blackened Wood Bowls with Rattan Rim and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay - 1980s
Set of 2 handcrafted wooden bowls or dishes from Southeast Asia, most likely the Philippines.
Each pi...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rattan, Wood, Fruitwood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentwood Basket
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusually large and rare 19th century Swedish folk art bentwood box with a lid. Ca 1800, Sweden.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wicker
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish antique rustic Folk Art Wooden tray bowl original color
Located in Boden, SE
An large antique and unique organic wooden bowl / wooden tray. With highly appealing patina, with traces of use. This one in a unique blue painted color thats been patinated during i...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Root Bowl with Old Repair, Folk Art Carved Wood Bowl
Located in Bochum, NRW
Gorgeous Swedish Root Bowl with Old Repair.
Root bowl in an organic shape, marked underneath with 3-4 letters. Original condition as found.
Dimensions: 29x20x9cm
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
$1,186 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Swedish Wide Wooden Bowl with Original Paint and Authentic Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish wooden bowl in good vintage condition with authentic patina and traces after use. The bowl has a round shape and is made from a single piece of wood that’s been hollo...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Finely Hand-Carved Burlwood Bowl, Finland, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A finely hand-carved burlwood bowl crafted in Finland during the 1960s. Shaped from a single natural burl, the piece displays remarkable skill and sensitivity to the material. The sc...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood, Burl
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
“E” symbol on bottom side
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Soapstone Stone Pot with Hand Wrought Iron and a Genuine Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish stone pot made from a hollowed stone – soapstone. With hand wrought iron bands that wrap around and strengthens it. Made during the mid 1800s in northern Sweden. Full...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Soapstone, Wrought Iron
Large Vintage Tribal Handwoven Ethnic Round African Basket
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage Tribal handwoven bamboo ethnic round Asian basket.
Beautiful artisanal handwoven basket with tribal designs and patterns all around.
Large Asian rattan handcrafted de...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Seagrass, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Rare Swedish Antique Wooden Bowl Made by Hand in Birch Root with a Carved Handle
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Swedish antique bowl from the late 1700s. This wooden bowl is oval with a large carved handle on the side, a very unusual detail hardly ever seen on bowls like this. It is made ...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Birch
Vintage Chinoiserie Split Bamboo Basket Woven Vase with Handles
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural woven split bamboo, vase shaped basket features elongated form with two thin handles; the rim is finished with the thin decorative band with knots detail, and the narrow n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
19th Century Swedish Curtlery box / Tray
Located in Boden, SE
A charming early 19th Century two-section Cuterly tray with a handled -divider.
It has a lovely gray original color & stunning patina.
You can use it in your home in many different w...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Antique Native American Sweet Grass Basket with Lid in Pink and Green
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A six-sided woven sweet grass decorative basket in brown, with bright green and pink decorative design. This basket is created from tightly woven sweet grass. Sweet Grass holds deep ...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Natural Fiber
19th Century Small Swedish Folk Art Woven Basket
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish small folk art basket made during the mid 1800s. The basket has the original paint. Handmade from tree roots that are braided. Good antique condition consistent with...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Organic Material
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 17th century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, c. 17th century.
Category
17th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Big antique rustic country Swedish Wooden bowl
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish wooden bowl from Northern Sweden.
A genuine 19th century Swedish Folk Art Wooden bowl with lovely patina.
The bowl has a fantastically fine wood carving in the ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Antique Swedish genuine Folk Art Country Cutlery box dated 1857 Original paint
Located in Boden, SE
A charming mid 19th Century two-section Cuterly tray with a handled -divider.
The Tray is dated 1857 & signed KJD
It has a lovely original color & stunning patina.
You can use it in...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Vintage Green Painted Wooden Banded Bucket Pail
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic patina on this primitive basket. Very versatile piece. We see this charming piece used for anything from garden tools to champagne holder as well as fruit piled sitting on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 18th Century
Located in High Point, NC
An organic wood bowl produced in Sweden, 18th century.
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Root Wood Bowl
Located in Allerum, SE
19th century Swedish Folk Art root wood bowl, signed IES. Ca 1830s Sweden
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Burl Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A burl wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Swedish Folk Art, Unique Early 19th Century Farmers Bowl Painted Wood
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
An antique and unique organic wooden bowl. With highly appealing patina, and the inside of the bowl with faded painting makes this a unique and desirable piece. Produced in Sweden, e...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Set of two Swedish Root Basket from 19th-20th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Set of two Swedish Root Basket from 19th-20th century
Made from pine and spruce roots, these are very strong yet lightweight, with a beautiful pattern on the bottom.
Height: 12-14....
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine, Spruce
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Norwegian Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Unique Large Swedish Genuine Patina Folk Art Wooden Bowl
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unique Swedish folk-art bowl in a very unusual boat like shape. This wooden bowl is large and wide with date “1782” underneath along with a set of initials. An unusual detail is the ...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Burmese Yun Lacquer Cup, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This delicate cup from the late 19th century is a lovely example of the Burmese art of lacquer (pan yun). Shaped from coiled bamboo and finished with cinnabar-red lacquer (hinthabada...
Category
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bamboo
Wooden Hand Carved Tropical Fruit Basket 20 Pieces
Located in Den Haag, NL
Fantastic fruit basket. All kind off beautiful hand carved tropical fruit.
In all kind off different woods. All together in a Teak wood bowl.
Very goo...
Category
1980s Congolese Vintage Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Fruitwood
$901 Sale Price / set
33% Off
Carved Ebony "Star" Vide Poche, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Delicately carved solid Ebony vide poche on a pedestal base decorated with points around the edge.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ebony
Collection of Three Mocha Yellow Ware Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine collection of three 19thc yellow ware or blue mocha ware mixing bowls are in fine condition and very rare and highly collectable.Sold as a group of three bowls.
Largest -1...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pottery
$1,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
DELFT Large Vintage Ceramic Plate Blue and White Dutch Holland Charger 1940s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Stunning large vintage Dutch Holland Delfts blue and white decorative plate.
Beautiful charger, the painting depicts a fisherman smoking a pipe.
It is signed by the artist, "Volendam...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Victorian Wicker Fishing Creel
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Vintage Victorian Wicker fishing creel
An attractive age darkened wicker square Fishing Creel, the Creel stands on stumpy wooden legs and has...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wicker
Petite French Wire Basket Footed Primitive Farmhouse
Located in San Diego, CA
Small antique French basket hand made .
Category
20th Century French Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wire
Large 19thc Hand Carved Butter Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand turned or carved butter bowl with a nice mellow patina.The condition is very good.Found in Pennsylvania.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Folk Art Storage Basket
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusually large 19th century French folk art storage basket. coiled construction with straw and bark. Ca 1890 France.
Category
19th Century French Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Straw
Large Antique Swedish Folk Art Wooden Bowl
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusually large wooden bowl in untouched original condition. The bowl is made from birch root and because of that organically shaped. Original hinges in handwrought iron. The red pai...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Birch
Antique Folk Art Northern Swedish Handmade Basket
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique folk art basket from northern Sweden made during the mid 19th century, around 1840. The basket is made by hand in pine and has the original paint as well as the original deta...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Mid-20th Century Clay Pot Found in Guerrero, Southern Mexico De Guerrero
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
The pichancha or Tlalchiquihuite is a clay pot with small holes, which is used to wash the nixtamal. This utensil allows you to strain the nejayote (the lime water in which the corn ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Clay
Early 20th Century Folk Art Primitive XL Straw Basket
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Early 20th Century Folk Art Primitive Straw Basket. Made in France. Dating back to the early 1900's. Woven wicker, braided natural straw XL coiled basket with cover lid. Originally d...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Straw
$1,186 Sale Price
20% Off
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket by Sherwin Boyer
By Sherwin P. Boyer 1
Located in Nantucket, MA
With a dark rich patina. Made with oak staves, handle
and a mahogany base. In excellent condition.
Attributed to Sherwin Porter Boyer (1907-1964).
Measures: 6”.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Montopolyi Arno Italian Plate with Dragon and Bear An unusual piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Montopolyi Arno Italian Plate with Dragon and Bear
An unusual piece made in terracotta marked Montopolyi Arno, the plate is a very attractive piece relief decorated with plants, a b...
Category
1950s Vintage Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Terracotta
Contemporary Textured Glass Dish by Simon Pearce, 20th Century
By Simon Pearce
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small textured decorative bowl or trinket dish by American artist Simon Pearce. Crafted from glass, this dish features a wonderful texture on the outsid...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass
Vintage Blue and White Delft Porcelain Spoon Rack
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Stunning Vintage Delfts Blauw blue and white porcelain spoon rack in very good condition.
Beautiful Dutch Delft hanging wall rack with blue and white han...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Wooden Octagonal Tramp or Folk Art Basket, 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An octagonal decorative wooden tramp art basket. Created from popsicle sticks, this basket is lightweight, perfect for holding remotes or other odds and en...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Large Irregular-Shaped Swedish Root wood Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Large irregular-shaped Swedish root wood bowl dating to the mid-19th century. Hand-carved from root wood. Retains remnants of old red paint and marker's mark.
Note: Regional differe...
Category
1850s Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Drinking Bowl
Located in Allerum, SE
Late 18th century Swedish Folk Art wooden carved drinking bowl / beer goose. Signed 85 and S. 1785 Sweden.
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Oversized Blue and White Mexican Talavera Glazed Ceramic Bowl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Authentic oversized very fine blue and white Mexican Talavera de la Reina glazed ceramic bowl.
Huge blue and white Mexican Talavera pottery handcrafte...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Woven Fruit Basket
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish woven fruit basket: this charming woven construction basket closes with flap secured by leather strap.
Note: Regional differences in humidi...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Birch, Paint
Vintage Asian Bronze Singing Hammered Footed Bowl 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Asian Hammered Footed Bronze Singing Bowl with inscriptions 1950s.
Asian Bronze Vessel Singing Footed Bowl.
Featuring hammered design of a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Vessel
Located in Allerum, SE
19th century Swedish Folk Art dug out tree trunk vessel. Ca 1850 Sweden.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, circa 1940s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early Vintage Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, Mid 20th Century, a hand-crafted basket modeled after a Nantucket purse, having a round disk shape with open top, made of hand-sti...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Other
Vintage Boho Terra Cotta Pig Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This endearing figural bowl is a distinctive piece of vintage Folk Art, likely originating from Chile (marked 'HCU Chile' on the base), showcasing a rustic, charming interpretation o...
Category
Late 20th Century Chilean Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Antique Hand Painted Dutch Theme Enamelware Metal Trivet Collectible 1920s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique early 20th century Hand Painted Dutch Theme Enamelware Metal circa 1920's.
Hand-painted decorative antique Dutch scene metalware hand made In North Europe, Netherlands, or G...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal
Large Vintage Hand Hewn Organic Teak Bowl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage teak wood bowl hand hewn, mid-20th century.Unique organic sizable folk craft bowl round shape with handles.This beautifully organic bowl is fashioned from a large piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Large Vintage Majolica Pottery Teapot Purple Grape Bunches
Located in Charleston, SC
Majolica Teapot has crazed ceramic background, berry / grapes with vines. The design surrounds the spout. Vines continue around the handle. Hand-paint...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Majolica
Large Vintage Tribal Handwoven Ethnic Round Asian Basket
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Asian rattan handcrafted decorative bowl on bamboo stand.
Large vintage tribal handwoven bamboo ethnic round basket.
Deep bowl shape, woven with seagrass technique and decorate...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Seagrass, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
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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