When was tramp art created?

Tramp art is art made from discarded or ‘found’ wood materials, such as shipping pallets or boxes that products such as cigars or fruit came in. Tramp art is crafted using a method of carving called chip carving. It first began to take off in the late 1800s. Shop an array of antique tramp art from top sellers on 1stDibs.

Why do they call it tramp art?

Tramp art is called thusly because artists made it from everyday discarded items, such as pallets, cigar boxes and other sources of found wood. This art form was popularly crafted from 1870 to 1940. Browse a collection of authentic tramp art on 1stDibs.

What is considered tramp art?

Tramp art refers to a type of folk art where wood furniture and decorative objects were made from found items. Often, artisans working in the style used shipping crates and cigar boxes as raw materials. They cut the wood apart and created geometric patterns by layering the pieces. Most tramp art dates back to the period between 1870 and the late 1940s. Find a collection of tramp art on 1stDibs.

Tramp Art Cross

8 X 20 Picture Frames

Tramp Mirror

Hand Carved Wood Cross

Crown Religious

Cigar Label

Arch Wall Art

Framed American Flag Art

Chip Carved Furniture

Exceptionally rare cross, tramp art, 1900, Schwarzwald / Austria

$1,400

H 15.75 in W 9.65 in D 2.56 in

Exceptionally rare cross, tramp art, 1900, Schwarzwald / Austria

Located in Wien, AT

Exceptionally rare cross, made in tramp art style, in Austria or in Schwarzwald, Germany, around

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Extraordinary Antique Tramp Art Crucifix in Wood, Folk Art Cross, circa 1880

$698

H 13.78 in W 6.5 in D 4.34 in

Extraordinary Antique Tramp Art Crucifix in Wood, Folk Art Cross, circa 1880

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This intricately hand-carved Tramp Art crucifix dates to circa 1880 and exemplifies the resourceful

Category

Antique 1880s French Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Wood

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Large Tramp Art Style Framed Cross

Unavailable

H 21 in W 18 in D 2 in

Large Tramp Art Style Framed Cross

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large Tramp Art style cross. Cross is constructed out of paper. Extremely intricate measures 18" x

Category

Early 20th Century American Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Ebonized Tramp Art Criss-Cross Frame

Unavailable

H 21.88 in W 25.88 in

Ebonized Tramp Art Criss-Cross Frame

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th century ebonized Tramp Art frame, built up in three layers, original black painted

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Chip carved Tramp Art Criss-Cross Frame

Unavailable

H 17 in W 19.25 in

Chip carved Tramp Art Criss-Cross Frame

Located in New York, NY

Folk Art frame with red painted surface, handsomely proportioned and original untouched surface

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Companion Pair of Tramp Art Mirrors

Unavailable

H 25 in W 23 in D 1.5 in

Companion Pair of Tramp Art Mirrors

Located in Manalapan, NJ

A companion pair of large cross-cornered Tramp Art mirrors. Found on West Coast, circa 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Wall Mirrors

Tramp Art Crown of Thorns Standing Cross

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H 22 in W 9.75 in D 7 in

Tramp Art Crown of Thorns Standing Cross

Located in Savannah, GA

An American folk or tramp art crown of thorns standing cross, circa 1930s. 9 ¾ inches wide by 7

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Wood

French Tramp Art 1900s Hand Carved Crested Mirror with Raised Cross Motif

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H 21.5 in W 16.5 in D 1.5 in

French Tramp Art 1900s Hand Carved Crested Mirror with Raised Cross Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Tramp Art hand carved mirror from the early 20th century, with raised motifs. Created in

Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

French Tramp Art Cross on Pyramid Base

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H 23.5 in W 10 in D 6.75 in

French Tramp Art Cross on Pyramid Base

Located in Austin, TX

A Tramp Art cross on a pyramid base from France, circa 1900, featuring a fine patina and decorative

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th c. American Folk Tramp Art Crown of Thorns Cross in a Large Scale

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H 26.5 in W 13.75 in D 11.5 in

19th c. American Folk Tramp Art Crown of Thorns Cross in a Large Scale

Located in Savannah, GA

This late 19th century large scale American Folk "Tramp" Art double sided "Crown of Thorns" cross

Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

French Turn of the Century Tramp Art Mirror with Arching Crest and Cross Motif

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H 20.25 in W 16.75 in D 1 in

French Turn of the Century Tramp Art Mirror with Arching Crest and Cross Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Turn of the century Tramp Art hand-carved mirror from the early 20th century, with arching

Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Tramp Art Cross

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H 18 in W 5.25 in D 5.5 in

Tramp Art Cross

Located in Culver City, CA

The cross with palm leaves is centered on top of a steepled base. A figure and plaque are attached

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Tramp Art Cross and Carved Wood Frame

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H 14.5 in W 12.5 in D 1.25 in

Tramp Art Cross and Carved Wood Frame

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful Tramp Art carved leaf motif frame with a cross art piece.

Category

Early 20th Century Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Tramp Art Style Cross

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H 14 in W 13 in

Tramp Art Style Cross

Located in San Francisco, CA

Tramp Art Style Cross. Extremely intricate. 13" w x 14" h including frame.

Category

Early 20th Century American Decorative Art

Tramp Art Style Framed Cross

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H 17 in W 15 in

Tramp Art Style Framed Cross

Located in San Francisco, CA

Tramp Art Style Cross. Constructed of layers of intricately carved paper. Hand-carved frame. Good

Category

Early 20th Century American Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Mirror in Antique Tramp Art Frame with Crossed Corners

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H 39 in W 30.5 in

Mirror in Antique Tramp Art Frame with Crossed Corners

Located in Culver City, CA

This is a nice tramp art frame from the earlier part of the last century, having diamond, pyramidal

Category

Early 20th Century American Wall Mirrors

Tramp Art Frame with American Flag Flannel

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H 8.25 in W 10.25 in D 1.25 in

Tramp Art Frame with American Flag Flannel

Located in Manalapan, NJ

A Tramp Art cross-cornered frame with an American flag flannel. These colorful flags were given

Category

Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Tramp Art Cross For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tramp art cross available at 1stDibs. A tramp art cross — often made from wood, glass and mirror — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer tramp art cross, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each tramp art cross bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Tramp Art Cross?

Prices for a tramp art cross can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $2,100, while the average can fetch as much as $1,163.

Questions About Tramp Art Cross

When was tramp art created?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Tramp art is art made from discarded or ‘found’ wood materials, such as shipping pallets or boxes that products such as cigars or fruit came in. Tramp art is crafted using a method of carving called chip carving. It first began to take off in the late 1800s. Shop an array of antique tramp art from top sellers on 1stDibs.
Why do they call it tramp art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Tramp art is called thusly because artists made it from everyday discarded items, such as pallets, cigar boxes and other sources of found wood. This art form was popularly crafted from 1870 to 1940. Browse a collection of authentic tramp art on 1stDibs.
What is considered tramp art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Tramp art refers to a type of folk art where wood furniture and decorative objects were made from found items. Often, artisans working in the style used shipping crates and cigar boxes as raw materials. They cut the wood apart and created geometric patterns by layering the pieces. Most tramp art dates back to the period between 1870 and the late 1940s. Find a collection of tramp art on 1stDibs.