Folk Art Padlock
2010s French Modern Painted Furniture
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Painted Furniture
Metal, Aluminum
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Doors and Gates
Wrought Iron, Iron
People Also Browsed
2010s Chinese Books
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Wood, Lights, LED Light, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Neon Light
2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors a...
Glass, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Games
Gold
2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Early 17th Century Malagasy Taxidermy
Eggshell
2010s German Modern Sofas
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Corner Chairs
Crystal, Metal
20th Century American Other Decorative Art
Wood, Paper
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sofas
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Other Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
2010s British Dry Bars
Walnut
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs
Iron
Antique 1870s European Folk Art Antiquities
Pine, Paint
Antique 19th Century English Signs
Iron, Copper
Antique 19th Century English More Folk Art
Brass
Early 20th Century English Industrial Signs
Antique 1890s British Folk Art More Folk Art
Nickel
Antique 19th Century American Signs
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Antiquities
Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Signs
Metal
20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique Early 1900s English Signs
Hardwood, Paint
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.
- Is mandala art folk art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mexican folk art can be characterized by vibrant colored paintings and jewelry designed with floral motifs. Lush forests and animals, especially birds, are featured in Mexican folk art, which is a blend of Indigenous and European methods and skills. You’ll find a variety of Mexican folk art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jamini Roy was an Indian artist whose paintings often reflected his Indian roots. Roy combined imagery from Indian folk art with Western motifs to create his unique modern works. Subjects ranged from paintings of legendary figures to everyday life in rural Bengal. His goal was to make art affordable to everyone. Browse a selection of Jamini Roy paintings on 1stDibs.
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