Folk Art Vases and Vessels
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
Green Swirl Ceramic Touring Pottery Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful green, brown, and cream touring pottery vase. Wide at the bottom, and slim towards the top, this piece will be a fantastic pop of color in any space.
Glazed on the inside in a verdigris blue.
Bottom reads in black:
Made in Cripple Creek...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
California Studio Organic Pottery Vessel Brush Pot Vase
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Studio organic pottery vessel brush pot vase with incised Geometric pattern.
A very nice California studio pottery earthenware vase with beautiful grayish blue and brown earth tones.
The vase has a wonderful free form design featuring abstract stroke...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Small Hand Painted Mexican Pottery Vase
By Artesania Talaverana
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Mexican Style Mini Clay Studio Pottery.
Handcrafted small vase made of clay hand painted in bright colors with farmers scene design.
Beautiful folk...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Handmade Glazed Pottery Planter or Jardiniere by June His
Located in Houston, TX
Handmade glazed pottery planter or jardiniere by June His.
Handmade glazed pottery planter or jardiniere by June His. This stunning planter or cachepot will accommodate a larger orchid plant...
Category
20th Century North American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase or Ink Pot in Lavender and Brown
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful piece of studio pottery, this round clay vase will add interest to any space. It is created from clay, and glazed in brown on the bottom, a...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Big Horn Sheep Cream Vase Ceramic (Yellowstone) Stoneware, shiny off white glaze
By Jesse Fales
Located in Cody, WY
JESSE FALES, White Big Horn Sheep Vase, white stoneware and white shiny glaze, 2024.
This handcrafted vase or candleholder pot channels the simplicity, strength, and purity of the ...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Big White Bison (Tatanka) Vase Ceramic (Yellowstone) Stoneware, mat white glaze
By Jesse Fales
Located in Cody, WY
JESSE FALES, Big White Bison Vase, white stoneware and white mat glaze, 2024.
This handcrafted vase or candleholder pot channels the simplicity, strength, and purity of the white b...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Big Moose Vase Ceramic (Yellowstone) Stoneware, glossy copper blue brown glaze
By Jesse Fales
Located in Cody, WY
JESSE FALES, Big Moose Vase, stoneware and copper glaze and Grey Blue brown glaze, 2024.
This handcrafted vase or candleholder pot channels the simplicity, strength, and purity of ...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
German Folk Art Grey and Cobalt Blue Stoneware Jar
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A very decorative German folk art grey stoneware jar with cobalt-blue painting from the 1st half of the 20th century.
Highly extraordinary detail on this unique piece is the floral painting that looks a bit like a skull.
Traditional Westerwald stoneware is a type of ceramic ware that was produced in the lower Westerwald and the Kannenbäckerland in the early modern period. Since the 17th century, it has been one of the dominant types of German stoneware. The technique for producing grey stoneware with cobalt blue painting proved...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Square Bottle Vase with Naive-Style Motifs in Brown Glaze
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Exuding a distinctive charm, this square-shaped bottle vase features rounded corners and is adorned with captivating painted motifs in brown, beige, and black glazes. The vase's brow...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Gertrud Kudielka for Hjort. Unique ceramic vase. Motif of bird on branch
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gertrud Kudielka for Hjort, Bornholm.
Unique ceramic vase. Motif of bird on branch.
White glazed hand-painted stoneware.
Mid 1900s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: Height 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Mexican Enamelware
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this vintage Mexican enamelware, circa 1940.
Category
1940s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Folk Art Treenware Vase or Urn of Inlay Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully hand-crafted greenware vase or urn - the inlay and marquetry is wonderfully intricate and detailed. With a little glass insert, a small tumbler...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a splash of artisanal charm and coastal rustic appeal to your decor with this distinctive vintage studio pottery vase. Handcrafted with a keen eye for form and texture, the vesse...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
German Folk Art Grey and Cobalt Blue Stoneware Jar
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A very decorative German folk art grey stoneware jar with cobalt-blue painting from the 1st half of the 20th century.
This piece has received a beautiful warm patina over the years.
Traditional Westerwald stoneware is a type of ceramic ware that was produced in the lower Westerwald and the Kannenbäckerland in the early modern period. Since the 17th century, it has been one of the dominant types of German stoneware. The technique for producing grey stoneware with cobalt blue painting proved...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Decorative Folk Art Handcrafted Exotic Wood Lacquered Belly Flower Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Decorative Folk Art handcrafted exotic wood lacquered belly flower vase.
A-762-335
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
Sherill 2004 Modern Earthenware Handcrafted Blue Drip Glazed Bowl, Pottery USA
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary earthenware handcrafted dove gray and blue with drip glaze bowl.
Signed by Artist at the base.
Pottery Art in superb craftsmanship.
A-636...
Category
Early 2000s American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Malaysia Earthenware Handcrafted Brown
Taupe Glaze Bud Weed Vase Pottery 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Marked Malaysia Vintage earthenware handcrafted brown and Taupe studio piece with the inside glazed, bud or weed Studio Piece vase, decanter, vessel.
Established in 1989, Tenmoku Pottery...
Category
Late 20th Century Malaysian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Malaysia Earthenware Handcrafted Taupe
Brown Glaze Bud Weed Vase Pottery, 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Marked Malaysia vintage earthenware handcrafted brown and Taupe studio piece with the inside glazed, Studio Piece vase, decanter, vessel.
Established in 1989, Tenmoku Pottery...
Category
Late 20th Century Malaysian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of World War I Brass Trench Art Shells/Vases, France
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Trench Art vases / shell casings from the World War I vases.
Trench art objects are holders of soldiers' memories and reminders of th...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Vintage Earthenware Handcrafted Brown
Red Drip Glaze Bud Weed Vase Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage earthenware handcrafted brown and red studio piece with drip glaze bud or weed Studio Piece vase, decanter, vessel.
Pottery Art in superb c...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Japanese Midcentury Earthenware Art Pottery Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting, midcentury, Japanese, matte tan, earthenware, art pottery vase features a tapered body, intricately carved and incised in a leaf pattern with Japanese markings on it's u...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
Located in Ventura, CA
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
Discover the enchanting charm of this antique Hungarian Folk Art pottery, a genuine earthenware treasure th...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Moorish Head Matt Vases Collection "Monreale", Set of 3, Handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category
2010s Italian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
$6,148 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Moorish Head Matt Vases Collection "Vittoria", Set of 3, Handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category
2010s Italian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
$3,670 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Cool Gray", Set of 2 Pieces, Handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category
2010s Italian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
$2,144 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Moorish Heads Vases "Catania Dark Gray", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category
2010s Italian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,077 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Sciacca White", Set of 2, Handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category
2010s Italian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
$3,527 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Turquoise Quad Vase
By LAKE BELL
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
With a nod to the spontaneity and privileged imperfection that is the human condition, all of my pieces imbue an energy of function and whimsy.
This coil built brown stoneware clay ...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
$1,150
Contemporary Artisan Oolitic Limestone Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary artisan oolitic limestone bowl or basin from England.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Limestone
White Horse Vase Ceramic (Yellowstone Wild Life) White Stoneware, glossy glaze
By Jesse Fales
Located in Cody, WY
JESSE FALES, White Horse Vase, white stoneware and glaze, 2024. This handcrafted vase or candleholder pot channels the simplicity, strength, and purity of the white horse. Handmade i...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Small Black Olive Pot
Located in Ventura, CA
Vintage Small Black Olive Pot - 19th Century
Discover the timeless charm of our Vintage Small Black Olive Pot, a testament to the beauty of rustic elegance. Crafted with meticulou...
Category
19th Century European Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Bowls (Aspen Bark Collection ceramics), Stoneware Shiny glazes cream
By Jesse Fales
Located in Cody, WY
JESSE FALES, 3 Bowls (Aspen Bark Ceramics Collection) white stoneware and white being brown shiny glaze, 2024.
Diameter of Large Bowl: 12 inches, Height 5 inches
2 other bowls are ...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
3 Nesting Bowls (Aspen Bark Collection ceramics), Stoneware Shiny glazes cream
By Jesse Fales
Located in Cody, WY
JESSE FALES, 3 Nesting Bowls (Aspen Bark Ceramics Collection) white stoneware and white being brown shiny glaze, 2024.
This handcrafted bowls the simplicity, strength, and beauty o...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
BigHorn Sheep Big Vase Ceramic (Yellowstone) Stoneware, Porcelain
By Jesse Fales
Located in Cody, WY
JESSE FALES, BigHorn Sheep Big Vase, Salt fired, porcelain and stoneware. Glazed only on the inside. Inside the vase: Canadian Geese (on the top inside)
Measures as follows: 25.5 in...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware, Porcelain
Spotted Horse Vase Ceramic (Yellowstone Wild Life) White Stoneware, glossy glaze
By Jesse Fales
Located in Cody, WY
JESSE FALES, Spotted Cream Horse Vase, white stoneware and glaze, 2024.
This handcrafted vase or candleholder pot channels the simplicity, strength, and purity of the white horse. ...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Montopolyi Arno Italian Vase with Winged Guardians An unusual piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Montopolyi Arno Italian Vase with Winged Guardians
An unusual piece made in terracotta marked Montopolyi Arno, the vase a very attractive piece relief decorated with plants and 4 ...
Category
1950s Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Concrete Flower Vase Pair by Control Valdez, American, San Antonio, TX, 1980
s
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Control Valdez cement sculpted flower vase set in gray enamel.
Control was a contractor working in cement based in Austin and San Antonio Texas not much is available about him and a...
Category
1980s American Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Cement
Large Zebra Design Floor Vase, Umbrella Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Zebra Design Floor Vase, Umbrella Stand
This beautiful looking piece is round in shape, and painted, the painted decoration of a Zebra runs all the way around, it is 24” tall ...
Category
1970s Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
Located in Ventura, CA
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
Step back in time and embrace the enchanting rustic elegance of the early 20th century, a treasure from th...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
Located in Ventura, CA
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
This exquisite piece of European pottery, originating from Hungary, stands as a testament to the artistic ...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery Hand Painted, circa 1900
s
Located in Ventura, CA
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery Hand Painted, circa 1900's
Discover the timeless charm and artistry of this original hand-painted earthenware pottery, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Face Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add whimsy and artisan charm to your collection with this Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Face Vase. Boldly sculpted and hand-glazed in rich green with earthy golden highlights,...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Pottery
Set of 5 Large Moss Green Glass Chemist or Pharmacy Jars
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A set of 5 large moss green glass chemist or pharmacy jars
These are wonderful attractive jars from the mid 19th Century, they have been hand blown and labeled Worm Powders, Teet...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Cut Glass
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
Located in Ventura, CA
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
This exquisite piece of early 20th century, this antique Hungarian pottery stands as a testament ...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
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" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Boho Painted Ceramic Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the unique charm of this vintage Boho hand-painted ceramic vase, a captivating piece that brings an artistic and free-spirited touch to any setting. This vase features a del...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Hand Painted Metal Cache Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with artistic flair using this vintage boho hand-painted metal cache pot. Crafted with intricate detail and vibrant colors, this piece exudes a captivating charm re...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Vintage Studio Pitcher
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage studio pitcher. Circa 1970s.
12”H X 7”Diameter
Category
1970s Vintage Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Handcrafted Ceramic Vase, "Stray Dogs" by "Elamorylabelleza" , Spain, 2022
Located in Madrid, ES
This handmade vase was designed and made by the collaboration of Spanish designers Carlos Jiménez, better known as `“Del Amor y la Belleza”´´, and Ranma.
The vase is made of ceramic ...
Category
2010s Spanish Folk Art Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Paint
Folk Art vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels 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 ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art vases and vessels made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Mosche Bianche, Dolores Porras , Berber Tribes of Morocco, and Gouda Pottery. 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 vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $8,052 while the average work can sell for $1,080.
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