Folk Art Bird Tree
Vintage 1920s Sculptures and Carvings
Driftwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Rugs
Wool, Cotton
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Quilts
Silk
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Sculptures
Brass
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Mercury Glass
Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Mercury Glass
Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
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Antique 1880s Sculptures and Carvings
Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Pine
2010s Folk Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Wood
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Velvet
20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Wicker
Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Tapestries
Wool, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Pearlware, Pottery
Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Side Tables
Iron
Vintage 1970s Spanish Prints
Paper
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Cherry
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Candlesticks
Terracotta, Plaster, Paint
Antique 1820s English Folk Art Tapestries
Textile
Antique 1850s English Folk Art Prints
Paper
Antique Early 19th Century German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Mercury Glass
Vintage 1980s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Mercury Glass
Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Mercury Glass
Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Mercury Glass
Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Mercury Glass
Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Mercury Glass
Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Mercury Glass
Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Mercury Glass
Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Mercury Glass
Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Mercury Glass
Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Mercury Glass
Vintage 1970s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Mercury Glass
Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Mercury Glass
Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Mercury Glass
Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Mercury Glass
Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Mercury Glass
Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Mercury Glass
20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Iron
2010s American Folk Art Contemporary Art
American Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Folk Art Decorative Objects
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Sculptures
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Metal
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Signs
Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
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Limestone
20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Rock Crystal
Vintage 1950s Italian Vases
Crystal
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens
Bamboo, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1950s Daybeds
Bouclé, Elm
Antique Early 1800s Italian Other Blanket Chests
Fir
Antique Mid-18th Century English Western European Rugs
Wool
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Bronze
20th Century English Other Garden Ornaments
Stone, Metal
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Planters and Jardinieres
Stone
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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.
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