Folk Art
Mid-20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Paper
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
Late 19th Century American Navajo Antique Folk Art
Wool
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Folk Art
Wool
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Canvas
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Iron
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Folk Art
Brocade
20th Century Malian Folk Art Folk Art
Cotton
20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art
Shell, Silk, Paper
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Folk Art
Metal
19th Century Renaissance Antique Folk Art
Other
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Wool, Burlap, Pine
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Folk Art
Metal
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Other
20th Century Italian Bohemian Folk Art
Paint, Ceramic
20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art
Shell, Fabric, Paper
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Folk Art
Ceramic, Pottery
2010s American Organic Modern Folk Art
Copper
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Iron
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Iron
Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Folk Art
Shell, Natural Fiber, Wood, Beads
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Folk Art
Cotton
20th Century North American American Classical Folk Art
Gold
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Silver, Enamel
1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Folk Art
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Marble
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Folk Art
Wool, Mohair, Silk
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Iron
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Folk Art
Ceramic
1880s American Native American Antique Folk Art
Wool
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century South African Tribal Folk Art
Hardwood
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Folk Art
Iron
Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Other
20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Paint, Paper
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Folk Art
Brocade, Braid
Late 20th Century American Expressionist Folk Art
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Wool, Cotton
1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Omani Islamic Folk Art
Brass
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Iron
1970s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Folk Art
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Pine, Wool, Burlap
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Folk Art
Wool, Silk
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Brass
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Other
Late 19th Century Native American Antique Folk Art
Other
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Paint
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Iron
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Iron
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.