Folk Art
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Stoneware
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
Early 1800s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
18th Century European Baroque Antique Folk Art
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
20th Century Indian Folk Art Folk Art
Cotton
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Cut Steel
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
1860s Belgian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Zinc
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Stone
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1930s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Fabric, Clay
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Folk Art
Pine
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art
Hardwood, Elm, Oak
1950s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Cast Stone
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Glass, Wood
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Textile, Wood, Paper
1810s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Fir
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Natural Fiber
1940s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1970s Australian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Paint
19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Tin
1960s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Clay
1930s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Tin
1960s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Clay
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Poplar, Paint, Nutwood
19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Tin
20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Iron
1960s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Clay
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Terracotta
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Paint
1950s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
1960s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
Early 1800s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Glass, Wood, Paper
1970s Australian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Burlap, Wood, Paint
20th Century British Folk Art Folk Art
Pine
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Late 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Iron
19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Paper
1940s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Tin
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Stone
1960s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Iron
1980s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Enamel
17th Century German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Sandstone, Iron
Early 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Fir
1960s Central African Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Brass
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Wool, Burlap, Pine
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Greek Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic
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.