Napoleonic Pow
Antique 1880s British Early Victorian Game Boards
Bone
Antique 1880s Unknown Folk Art Game Boards
Bone
Antique 1850s French Folk Art Toys
Bone
Antique 1790s English Antiquities
Bone
People Also Browsed
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron, Tôle
2010s Central Asian Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Vitrines
Glass, Oak, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Doors and Gates
Walnut
Antique 17th Century French Panelling
Softwood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Games
Bone, Ebony
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1930s Mexican Folk Art Screens and Room Dividers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Empire Revival Busts
Marble
Antique Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Apothecary Cabinets
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century European Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Poplar
1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Oil
Vintage 1920s Other Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Wood
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Toys
Bone
Antique 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Toys
Bone
Antique Early 1800s French Napoleon III Sculptures and Carvings
Natural Fiber
Antique 1850s French Folk Art Game Boards
Natural Fiber
Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Bone
Antique 1850s French Early Victorian Game Boards
Bone
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.
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