Folk Art
19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Tin
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
1960s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Clay
1960s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Clay
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Paint
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Chrome
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Poplar, Paint, Nutwood
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Cut Steel
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
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Stone, Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
17th Century German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Sandstone, Iron
1970s Australian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Burlap, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Folk Art
Brass
1970s North American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Resin
1960s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Clay
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Brass
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paper
1960s Spanish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Folk Art
Silk, Bamboo
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Tin
1980s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paper
1730s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Oak
1980s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paper
1980s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paper
1960s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Clay
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Tin
1930s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Tin
1880s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paper
Late 19th Century Persian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wool
1950s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Paper
1830s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Glass
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Terracotta
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Paint
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Pottery
1960s Ghanaian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Cotton
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Iron
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
1960s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
1990s Australian Folk Art Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Pine
Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Folk Art
Tin
1880s Dutch Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood, Paint
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Chrome
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood, Cherry
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paper
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paint
1880s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Iron
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art 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.