Arcahorn Chess Set
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Game Boards
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Brass
2010s Czech Scandinavian Modern Game Tables
Concrete
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Games
Gold
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games
Iron, Nickel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games
Iron, Nickel
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Models and Miniatures
Bone
21st Century and Contemporary British Games
Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Brass, Sta...
Vintage 1970s American Games
Acrylic
Vintage 1980s French Games
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Game Boards
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Game Boards
Wood, Lacquer, Glass
Finding the Right folk-art for You
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional 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. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
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 folk art on 1stDibs.