Unusual 1930s Folk Art
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Painted Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Oak
Vintage 1930s German Industrial Nautical Objects
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Primitive Painted Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Solomon Islands Tribal Tribal Art
Tapestry, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Signs
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Industrial Signs
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century American Adirondack Native American Objects
Pottery
20th Century American Adirondack Native American Objects
Wool
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Silk
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Cotton
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Sets
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tapestries
Cotton
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tapestries
Cotton
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wall Mirrors
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco End Tables
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Spruce
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Italian Game Tables
Wood
2010s American Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Signs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Glass, Plexiglass
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Models and Miniatures
Bone
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Game Tables
Brass
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art More Folk Art
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Folk Art Signs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Weathervanes
Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Tableware
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Game Boards
20th Century French Paintings
Canvas
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Signs
Wood
Vintage 1930s American More Folk Art
Iron
Early 20th Century American Carnival Art
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Toys
Mohair
Vintage 1930s American Quilts
Cotton
Vintage 1930s American Game Boards
Vintage 1930s American Quilts
Cotton
Vintage 1930s American Native American Objects
Wool
Vintage 1930s American Rugs
Mid-20th Century Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Native American Objects
Wool
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Paintings
Zebra Wood
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Rugs
Fabric
Vintage 1930s American Quilts
Cotton
Vintage 1930s American Quilts
Cotton
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Quilts
Cotton
Vintage 1930s American Signs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Primitives
Stone
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Primitives
Iron
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Natural Fiber
Vintage 1930s American Country Quilts
Cotton
Vintage 1930s American Quilts
Cotton
Early 20th Century English Industrial Signs
Vintage 1930s English Nautical Objects
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Native American Objects
Beads
Vintage 1920s French Industrial Sculptures and Carvings
Wicker
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Cotton
20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Metal
Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Metal
Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Vintage 1930s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Mid-20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Vintage 1930s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Cotton
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Cotton
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Cotton
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Wood
Early 20th Century Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Iron
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Canvas
Early 20th Century Mexican Rancho Monterey More Folk Art
Leather
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys
Tin
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Native American Objects
Natural Fiber
Vintage 1930s American Quilts
Cotton
Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art
Hardwood, Beads
Vintage 1930s American Navajo Native American Objects
Wool
Vintage 1930s Mexican Rustic Ceramics
Ceramic
Unusual 1930s Folk Art For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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