Folk Art
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Wool, Burlap, Pine
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Hemp
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Glass, Art Glass
1880s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Iron
20th Century Folk Art
Lead
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Folk Art
Wood
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Hickory
Late 19th Century Omani Islamic Antique Folk Art
Brass, Copper
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Copper, Iron
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Cotton
1920s French Modern Vintage Folk Art
Textile
20th Century Italian Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Paint
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Folk Art
Marble
Mid-19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Folk Art
Wood
1970s Brazilian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paper
1930s German Baroque Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Folk Art
Wood
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Wood, Paint
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Rwandan Tribal Folk Art
Natural Fiber
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Folk Art
Cotton
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Shell, Wood
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Velvet
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Folk Art
Ceramic
19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Folk Art
Wood
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Leather, Velvet, Plaster
Early 1900s American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Hemp
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Folk Art
Metal
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Cotton
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Hemp
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic, Paint
19th Century Antique Folk Art
Wood
1980s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Folk Art
Maple
Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Folk Art
Fruitwood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Wool
1890s American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Wool, Cotton
19th Century German Baroque Antique Folk Art
Plaster, Stucco
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Folk Art
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Iron
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Cotton
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Classical Roman Antique Folk Art
Wool, Linen
19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Brass, Bronze
20th Century Spanish Moorish Folk Art
Ceramic
1860s Austrian Black Forest Antique Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century American Other Antique Folk Art
Cotton
Late 19th Century Omani Moorish Antique Folk Art
Brass, Copper
1870s American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Wood
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Folk Art
Pine
1870s Moroccan Islamic Antique Folk Art
Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Steel
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Folk Art
Metal
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Folk Art
Wood
1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Fabric
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Cotton
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Folk Art
Wool
Early 1900s German Black Forest 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.