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Folk Art Vases

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
Vintage Sgraffito Glaze Decorated Studio Pottery Vase - Signed - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage studio pottery glazed and sgraffito decorated vase - featuring a wheel thrown terracotta body with a hand painted and scraped abstract pattern of decoration - glossy glaze - ...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Vases

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Ceramic

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Sciacca", 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...
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2010s Italian Folk Art Vases

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Gold Leaf

Spanish Hand-Crafted Albarelo Vase in Glazed Terracotta, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Glazed Terracotta vase in shades of green, blue, beige Traditional spanish glazed ceramic vase "Albarelo" in green and blue pastel colors decoration with brown accents. It has a mar...
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20th Century Spanish Folk Art Vases

Materials

Terracotta, Ceramic, Earthenware

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Licata", Set of 3 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...
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2010s Italian Folk Art Vases

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Gold Leaf

Round hand-carved Italian gray marble pesto mortar from the 19th century
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round hand-carved Italian gray marble pesto mortar from the 19th century
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1860s Italian Antique Folk Art Vases

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Marble

Vintage Large Folk Art Tonala Sandstone Pottery Vase, 1960 s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Large Folk Art Tonala Sandstone Pottery Vase, 1960s. Vintage Large Folk Art Tonala sandstone pottery vase with bird and flowers signed. Vintage large sandstone vase textured and hand-painted with an abstract bird and floral raised glazed decoration. Beautiful Vintage Mexican Ceramic Vase in the style of Ken Edwards. Hand-crafted vintage Tonala...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vases

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Pottery

Swedish Craft, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900.
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Folk Art Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Swedish Craft, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1900
Located in High Point, NC
An unglazed terra-cotta earthenware vase designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900.
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Folk Art Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Couple of S size, moorish heads, lady and gentleman. Handmade in sicily
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Handmade in Italy Sicilian design moorish heads
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2010s Italian Folk Art Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Signed Hand-Turned Burlwood Vessel, Santa Fe Studio Craft
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This sculptural hand-turned burlwood vessel is a stunning example of American studio woodcraft—sourced from a private collection in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a region celebrated for its ...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vases

Materials

Wood, Burl

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Palermo 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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Catania", 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...
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2010s Italian Folk Art Vases

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Gold Leaf

Moorish Head Matt Vases Collection "Carini", 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...
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2010s Italian Folk Art Vases

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Gold Leaf

Small Antique Ovoid Mid-Atlantic Redware Pottery Flower Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique redware flowerpot. Found in Virginia (likely Mid-Atlantic in origin). Simply a wonderful folky piece of Americana! Date: Late 18th or...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Vases

Materials

Pottery

Moorish Heads Vases "Catania Bronze", 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...
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2010s Italian Folk Art Vases

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Gold Leaf

Seventies Large Jug or Vase Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nicely colored in green and brown vase or jug from the Seventies.
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1970s German Vintage Folk Art Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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...
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20th Century American Folk Art Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Moorish Heads Vases "Catania VERY PERI", 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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Cool Grey", Set of 4 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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Moorish Heads Vases "Catania Bordeaux", 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

Materials

Gold Leaf

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 ...
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2010s American Folk Art Vases

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...
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2010s American Folk Art Vases

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 ...
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2010s American Folk Art Vases

Materials

Stoneware

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...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Moorish Heads Vases "Acireale Matte Pink Gold Leaf" Handmade in Italy, 2019
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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Palermo décor", 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...
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2010s Italian Folk Art Vases

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Gold Leaf

Folk Art Multi Color Molded Plastic or Acrylic Hand Vases Set of 7
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Folk Art style multi-color molded plastic or acrylic hand vases a set of 7. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. One of the maroon vases is partially filled. These are hand made folk art, irregularities are part of their charm. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 20th Century. Note: Shipping is possible via parcel which may reduce shipping costs Hey there! Do you need a hand? Or SEVEN?? We are here to help!! We have seven Folk Art style vases with molded hands of many vibrant colors to offer to you! This set includes 2 white, 2 maroon or burgundy, 1 green, 1 yellow, and one bright red molded plastic vases. That’s 35 fantastic fingers!! They are round at the bottom and kind of oval or egg shaped at the top. They are inner lined with burlap for extra reinforcement, but they are light weight, so if you want to put something a little heavier inside like an artificial plant, you may want to put a weight of some kind in the base. They will hold water, but for a “handy” tip… we certainly DO NOT recommend drinking from them! They are best used as unique, eye-catching décor!! They would host a wonderful spider plant...
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20th Century Folk Art Vases

Materials

Acrylic

Equine Decoupage Decorated Dairy Farm Milk Jug
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical decoupage decorated New England dairy farm lidded milk jug or bottle. Features an equine motif with images and labels of horses over a lacquered g...
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20th Century American Folk Art Vases

Materials

Metal

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...
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20th Century American Folk Art Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

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...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Vases

Materials

Brass

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...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Leopoldo de Mexico Aztec Mayan Red Clay pottery folk art Vase
Located in Seattle, WA
This Vintage Aztec Mayan Red Clay pottery is signed and confirmed as Leopolde de Mexico. It is a Folk art Vase or Jug. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item on...
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1970s Vintage Folk Art Vases

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Clay

Refined African metal vase with fine hand-made decorations
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and refined African metal vase with handmade decorations, an object of great charm capable of furnishing your home space with style and elegance
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1880s African Antique Folk Art Vases

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Metal

Vintage Hand Thrown Pottery Terra Cotta Vase, Signed
Located in Charleston, SC
This stunning studio pottery terracotta vase has beautiful applied leaves and stems. The inside of the vase has a lovely blue high glaze, ma...
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20th Century American Folk Art Vases

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

Mexican Antique Dolores Porras Clay Pottery Folk Art Ant Terracotta Vessel Vase
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This one of a kind Mexican antique is one of few pieces Dolores had at her home at the time she passed away. Dolores portrays the flora from her garden in Santa María Atzompa, Oaxaca...
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1980s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Vases

Materials

Terracotta, Clay, Pottery

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...
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Early 2000s American Folk Art Vases

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...
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Late 20th Century Malaysian Folk Art Vases

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...
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Late 20th Century Malaysian Folk Art Vases

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Earthenware

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...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vases

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Earthenware

Vintage Medium Black Olive Pot
Located in Ventura, CA
Vintage Medium Black Olive Pot Discover the timeless charm of our Vintage Medium Black Olive Pot, a testament to the beauty of rustic elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to ...
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19th Century European Antique Folk Art Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

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 ...
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2010s American Folk Art Vases

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...
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2010s American Folk Art Vases

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...
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2010s American Folk Art Vases

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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. ...
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2010s American Folk Art Vases

Materials

Stoneware

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...
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2010s Italian Folk Art Vases

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Gold Leaf

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

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Gold Leaf

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

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...
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2010s Italian Folk Art Vases

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Gold Leaf

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...
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2010s American Folk Art Vases

Materials

Stoneware

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...
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1980s American Vintage Folk Art Vases

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Cement

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...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Vases

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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 ...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Vases

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Earthenware

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 ...
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1950s Vintage Folk Art Vases

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Terracotta

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 ...
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1970s Vintage Folk Art Vases

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Ceramic

Turquoise Quad Vase
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 ...
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2010s American Folk Art Vases

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Stoneware

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, ...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Vases

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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" ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Vases

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Bronze

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,...
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Late 20th Century Italian Folk Art Vases

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Vintage Studio Pitcher
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage studio pitcher. Circa 1970s. 12”H X 7”Diameter
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1970s Vintage Folk Art Vases

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Clay

Folk Art vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art vases 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 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 made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases, popular names associated with this style include Mosche Bianche, Dolores Porras , Gouda Pottery, and Stanley Szwarc. 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 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 $6,000 while the average work can sell for $1,080.

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