Leather Clown Art
Early 20th Century Belgian Edwardian Carnival Art
Leather
2010s Surrealist Figurative Photography
Photographic Paper
20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Leather, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Native American Objects
Fur, Feathers, Paint, Wood, Leather
Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...
Brass
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs
Rattan, Maple
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Table Lamps
Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Metal
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Cedar
Vintage 1980s American Native American Native American Objects
Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Gothic Revival Historical Memorabilia
Wrought Iron
Recent Sales
Vintage 1960s Decorative Art
Leather
Vintage 1930s Belgian Folk Art Carnival Art
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Vintage 1930s English Folk Art Carnival Art
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Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Carnival Art
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Early 20th Century American Carnival Art
Leather
20th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Vintage 1920s Unknown Folk Art Antiquities
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Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Carnival Art
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Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
Leather
Vintage 1960s Carnival Art
Leather
Early 20th Century Central American Folk Art Carnival Art
Leather, Canvas
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Softwood
20th Century Abstract Mixed Media
Paper, Other Medium
1950s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Wood, Oil
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Carnival Art
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
Leather
20th Century American Carnival Art
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20th Century American Carnival Art
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Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
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Vintage 1960s American Toys
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Vintage 1980s Carnival Art
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Vintage 1950s Carnival Art
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20th Century American Carnival Art
Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
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Late 20th Century North American Folk Art Carnival Art
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Vintage 1960s American More Folk Art
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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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