Folk Art
18th Century European Baroque Antique Folk Art
Wood
1980s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Copper
Late 20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Canvas
Early 18th Century Indian Baroque Antique Folk Art
Ebony
2010s British Modern Folk Art
Wood
20th Century Unknown Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Silk
1960s French Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
1950s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
1970s Modern Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
1960s French Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paper
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Other
1930s Norwegian Baroque Vintage Folk Art
Birch, Nutwood
Late 20th Century French Modern Folk Art
Granite
2010s French Modern Folk Art
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Folk Art
Canvas
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Other
20th Century French Modern Folk Art
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Other
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Folk Art
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Other
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Silk
1980s North American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Paper
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Other
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Other
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Other
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Other
20th Century Chinese Modern Folk Art
Metal
Early 20th Century Spanish Medieval Folk Art
Iron
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Other
20th Century Spanish Modern Folk Art
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Other
1970s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paint
2010s Turkish Modern Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Other
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Other
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Other
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Other
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Other
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Other
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Other
1960s French Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Silk
1940s African Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Other
17th Century Medieval Antique Folk Art
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
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.