Folk Art
2010s British Post-Modern Folk Art
Ceramic, Porcelain
2010s Peruvian Post-Modern Folk Art
Wood
1870s American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Metal
2010s Peruvian Post-Modern Folk Art
Stone
Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Pottery
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Cotton
2010s British Post-Modern Folk Art
Ceramic, Porcelain
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Velvet
2010s Canadian Modern Folk Art
Wood, Wenge, Cedar
2010s Peruvian Post-Modern Folk Art
Stone
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic, Paint
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Bronze
2010s British Post-Modern Folk Art
Ceramic, Porcelain
2010s Peruvian Post-Modern Folk Art
Reed
Early 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Pottery
2010s Canadian Modern Folk Art
Acrylic, Cedar, Fir
Early 1900s German Baroque Antique Folk Art
Quartz
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Paint
2010s Nepalese Post-Modern Folk Art
Wood
1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Fabric
1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Brass
1950s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rattan
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Wool
1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Fabric
Early 20th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Folk Art
Clay
1930s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Folk Art
Wool
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Iron
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1890s American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Velvet
1990s American Native American Folk Art
Ceramic, Clay
1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Fabric
1980s Spanish Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wool
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Folk Art
Wool
1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Fabric
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Wood
1910s American Adirondack Vintage Folk Art
Cotton
2010s Spanish Modern Folk Art
Steel, Stainless Steel
19th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Pine
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Wood
Early 2000s Turkish Kilim Folk Art
Wool
2010s Spanish Modern Folk Art
Steel, Stainless Steel
1860s American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Folk Art
Steel, Stainless Steel
1990s American Adirondack Folk Art
Wool
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Cotton
20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Natural Fiber
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Fabric
20th Century French Romantic Folk Art
Stone
1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack Folk Art
Acrylic
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Bentwood
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Iron
Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Wood
Vintage, New and Antique Folk Art
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.