Folk Art Bird House
Early 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art More Folk Art
Wool
2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Steel
2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Steel
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Early 20th Century American Bird Cages
Wood
Antique 1850s British Folk Art Primitives
Pine
Antique Early 1900s British Folk Art Decoys
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1910s British Folk Art Decoys
Wood
Early 20th Century British Folk Art Decoys
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack More Folk Art
Wood
Vintage 1930s Indian Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Paintings
Canvas
2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Shaker Figurative Sculptures
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Early 20th Century European More Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Bird Cages
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Bird Cages
Iron, Sheet Metal
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Steel
2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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Unknown Folk Art Bird Cages
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Painted Furniture
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1940s American Bird Cages
Wood
Early 20th Century American Bird Cages
Metal
Unknown Folk Art Bird Cages
Wood
Early 20th Century Bird Cages
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Vintage 1980s Italian Greek Revival Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Spanish Urns
Terracotta
2010s Brazilian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Rustic Benches
Steel
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Brutalist Stools
Cowhide, Pine
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Pedestals and Columns
Marble
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Leather, Glass, Walnut
20th Century North American Navajo Pillows and Throws
Wool, Linen
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass, Fiberglass
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Maple
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A Close Look at Folk Art Furniture
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.







