Folk Art
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Pottery, Stoneware
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic, Faience
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Clay
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Enamel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paint
1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Sheet Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wool
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paint
1890s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Folk Art
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Iron
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wool
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Mirror, Wood
Late 19th Century German Baroque Antique Folk Art
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Natural Fiber
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic, Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wool
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Polyester
1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Fabric
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paper
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paint
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Earthenware
Mid-19th Century Baroque Antique Folk Art
Oak
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rope, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wool
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paint
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wool
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paint
Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Folk Art
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wood, Pine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Metal
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paper
1980s Italian Baroque Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folk Art
Metal
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Terracotta
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Aluminum
1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Paint, Paper
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paper
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Porcelain, Pottery
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern 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.