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FOLK ART STYLE

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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Style: Folk Art
Vintage Cast Iron Tropical Yellow and Green Pineapple Coat Hook
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Cast Iron Yellow and Green Pineapple Coat Hooks. Large vintage rustic wall mounted coat or bag hangers pineapple form cast iron hook set. Tropical B...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Wall Brackets

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Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Tropical Yellow and Green Pineapple Coat Hook

Vintage Cast Iron Tropical Yellow and Green Pineapple Coat Hook

19th Century Rare New England Brass Wall Bracket with Hearts & Stars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century brass wall bracket from New England. This fantastic folky wall hanger could be used to display leather fire buckets or other American objects. This wonderful as fo...
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Wall Brackets

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19th Century Rare New England Brass Wall Bracket with Hearts & Stars
19th Century Rare New England Brass Wall Bracket with Hearts & Stars

19th Century Rare New England Brass Wall Bracket with Hearts & Stars

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Folk Art wall brackets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Folk Art wall brackets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall brackets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art wall brackets made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wall brackets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $149 and tops out at $795 while the average work can sell for $472.

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