Folk Art Delft and Faience
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 Figurative Studio Pottery Salt and Pepper Shakers - a Pair
By Delft
Located in Charleston, SC
A funky set of glazed stoneware figurative salt and pepper shakers in blue and white delft style.
The pepper shaker (the taller one) measures: 4.75” tall x 2.75” wide x 2” deep. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Stoneware
Christmas Elf with Beer Barrel Money Bank
Located in Copenhagen, K
Fantastic elf or "Nisse" as it is called in Danish, with a beer barrel. The "Nisse" used to live in every farmhouse and you had to threat him nicely and ma...
Category
1870s Danish Antique Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
Delfts Blauw Chemkefa Holland Porcelain Charger Wall Hanging Plate
By Delft
Located in Torquay, GB
Large sized porcelain wall hanging charger by Delfts Blauw Holland, circa late 1960s.
Depicting an Old Tar smoking a pipe while looking out at the sea beyond.
In very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Porcelain
Small Italian Faience Dish Of a Lady, Circa 1920
s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
1920's Faience Dish Of a Lady, Italy
Charming Italian dishes of a a figurative woman representative of the 1920's era in Florence, Italy. This would...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Dutch Delft Tile Painting of a Cat with Mouse
Located in Stamford, CT
18th Dutch century tile painting of a cat with holding a mouse in it's mouth. Depicted right after the catch, with paw lifted showing exposed claws. The yellow and manganese striped ...
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic
French faience charger, 19th century
By France"
Located in DELFT, NL
19th century rustic charger in French faience with geometric decoration.
Amazing piece to decorate a landhouse style kitchen.
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
$335 Sale Price
20% Off
Exceptional Bristol Delft Landscape Charger
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good 18th Century English, probably Bristol, charger depicting a church, cottage and wooded landscape with flocks of birds overhead.
Category
1750s English Antique Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
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French Faience Cache Pot, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A white glazed French Faience “Cache Pot” with handles, circa 1870.
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Pair of 18th Century Diminutive Dutch Delft Faience Chinoiserie Plates
By Delft
Located in Pearland, TX
A rare pair of diminutive 18th-Century Dutch Delft faience Chinoiserie style plates with hand painted lovely cobalt blue and white figures in a landscape scene. One plate is pierced,...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Delft and Faience
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Delft, Faience
Horn Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Set of two salt and pepper shakers showcasing the natural beauty of water buffalo horn. Using sustainable and traditional practices, handcrafted by skilled artisans in India.
These natural horn Salt and Pepper...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Horn
Set of 4 Polychrome Dutch Delft Tiles with Ornamental Design
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
A set of 4 polychrome Dutch Delft tiles with ornamental design.
Made in Haarlem, The Netherlands.
Circa 1625 - 1650.
The Netherlands
Haarlem
...
Category
Early 17th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Silver Salt Shaker, A Pair of Salt
Pepper Shakers Crystal Bowl
Located in Wembley, GB
Pair of Gilt Bronze and Glass Salt Cellars, Antique English Tableware
A charming pair of antique gilt-bronze salt cellars, each with a delicate leaf-shaped base and curved handle, su...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$567 Sale Price / item
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Christmas Santa Claus Bench Tree Christmas Wagon with Toys
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of a kind Christmas Holiday installation display with Children’s bench, sitting Santa Claus in velvet outfit, small 24” Christmas tree decorated with European glass minis ornaments and Christmas toys...
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Wood
Framed Set of 18th Century Portuguese Tiles
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The artistry and industry of Portuguese azulejos tiles is a tradition that dates back many centuries; as a practical, architectural surface to cover both interior and exterior walls ...
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Glass, Wood
Rare Mercury Glass Holiday Christmas Ornament Antique German Money Bag, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of vintage charm to your Christmas tree with this antique German glass ornament. The unique design features a money bag, perf...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Wire
$160
H 2.75 in W 1.63 in D 1.13 in
Set of 8 Antique Christmas Putz Houses, , Christmas Decorations
By Leo Putz
Located in Buffalo, NY
8 Antique Christmas Putz Houses
Here we have from the local estate of the original owner a VERY Rare group of 8 Large Putz Houses in their original b...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Paper
FOUR fine early Delft Blue and White Wall Tiles in Copper frames, Ca 1700
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are Four fine Delft ceramic wall tiles all with a blue and white hand painted similar pattern, made in the Netherlands during the late 17th / early 18th Century, circa 1700 and...
Category
Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
$996 / set
H 5.1 in W 5.1 in D 0.5 in
Delft - Polychrome Chinoiserie Charger
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Delft Polychrome Delftware platter with fine chinoiserie decoration of a central depiction of a blossoming peony against a fence.
Unmarked
Fair condition; some chipping professional...
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
19th Century French Faience Floral Plate
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique late 18th-century to early 19th-century French faience plate with beautiful hand painted flowers and a scalloped rim. It would look fabulous displayed on a wall or s...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
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19th Century French Trompe L’oeil Decorative Plate, Palissy Style
By Bernard Palissy
Located in Doylestown, PA
An early 19th century faience Trompe L’oeil decorative plate of small orange gourds on a simple country plate, in the manner of Bernard Palissy. French.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
19th Century French Faience Tromp L’oeil Decorative Plate
By Bernard Palissy
Located in Doylestown, PA
A 19th century French decorative Trompe L’oeil faience plate in the manner of Bernard Palissy, the scalloped and floral decorated plate holding unshelled almonds and almond candy typ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
19th Century French Trompe L’oeil Decorative Plate, Manner of Bernard Palissy
By Bernard Palissy
Located in Doylestown, PA
A 19th century French decorative Trompe L’oeil plate in the manner of Bernard Palissy, depicting a scalloped and glazed plate with faux olives.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
19th Century French Trompe L’oeil Plate, Style of Palissy
By Bernard Palissy
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming 19th century French trompe l’oeil decorative plate in the manner of Bernard Palissy, with sculpted faux pears arranged on a scalloped and floral decorated plate.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
French 19th Century Palissy Style Trompe L’oeil Plate
By Bernard Palissy
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming trompe l’oeil faience plate with melon and fig decoration in the style of Bernard Palissy, circa 1800. Decorated and scalloped edge plate.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Italian Trompe L’oeil Decorative Plate
Located in Doylestown, PA
An early to mid 20th century faience Trompe L’oeil decorative plate with faux mussels and lemons on a scalloped plate. Marked in reverse “Italy”.
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20th Century Italian Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Large Ceramic Pitcher Green and White by Royal Delft England
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Stunning Delft green and white pitcher in very good condition.
This is a beautiful and hard to find large water pitcher.
The painting depicts a...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic
Polychrome Delft Deep Dish
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century Dutch delft charger/deep dish featuring two ducks in a pond with foliate decorated border, in manganese, yellow, blue and green glaze...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Delft
Large 19th Century Blue And White Delft Floor Lamp
Located in Copenhagen, K
Large 19th Century Blue And White Delft Floor Lamp
Delft floor lamp on wooden base. Probably converted from a candelabra into floor lamp.
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Delft, Wood
Unusually Large Antique Blue and White Dutch Delft Charger
Located in Katonah, NY
Provenance: The collection of Katherine Mellon.
An unusually large blue and white Dutch delft charger.
The fluted well showing a country village scene
encircled by a wide lobed bo...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Delft
Early 19th Century Spanish Majolica or Talavera Deep Bowl
Located in Greenwich, CT
Beautiful large-scale early 19th century (or earlier) Spanish majolica tin glazed earthenware bowl depicting a horse in a wooded landscape, the borders decorated with zig zags of gre...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
Danish 18th Century Love Gift
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 18th century red glazed earthenware bowl in the shape of a heart.
Category
Late 18th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
Folk Art delft and faience for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Folk Art delft and faience for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage delft and faience created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, earthenware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art delft and faience made in a specific country, there are Europe, Denmark, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 delft and faience differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $280 and tops out at $5,900 while the average work can sell for $428.