Folk Art
Late 20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Wood
20th Century North American Modern Folk Art
Metal
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Textile, Paint
1990s American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
1980s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paint, Reclaimed Wood, Canvas, Paper
20th Century American Folk Art
Wood
1960s Israeli Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art
Canvas
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Iron, Sheet Metal
1890s British Rustic Antique Folk Art
Pine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Canvas, Oak
1940s American Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Mirror
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Folk Art
Metal
19th Century American Antique Folk Art
Metal
Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Canvas, Wood
1990s Australian Tribal Folk Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Tribal Folk Art
Natural Fiber
Late 20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Metal
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Late 20th Century American Folk Art
Reclaimed Wood
1990s American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
20th Century American Folk Art
Plywood
Late 20th Century American Outsider Art Folk Art
Wood
Late 20th Century American Outsider Art Folk Art
Wood
Vintage, New and Antique Folk Art
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.