Folk Art
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Silver
1890s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Iron
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Paint
1970s Brazilian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paper
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Fir
19th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
20th Century French Empire Folk Art
Paper
1890s British Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Clay, Paint
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Reclaimed Wood
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Faux Leather
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Cork
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Shell, Wood
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Pottery
1940s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Early 19th Century Ukrainian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Nutwood
1960s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Terracotta
Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Empire Folk Art
Crystal
Late 20th Century Thai Folk Art Folk Art
Fruitwood
1890s South American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
1880s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Glass, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
1890s Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Sheet Metal
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Canvas
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Metal
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Iron
Early 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pearlware, Pottery
1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Metal
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Pottery
1960s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1920s German Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Cotton, Pine
1930s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood, Paper, Paint
20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic
1860s Belgian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Zinc
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Iron, Sheet Metal
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Copper
19th Century British Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Oak
20th Century French Empire Folk Art
Porcelain
1820s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Canvas
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.