Folk Art
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Lead
1850s Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool, Cotton, Linen
1970s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paper
1880s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
1880s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Glass, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
1990s Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Acrylic, Ceramic, Clay
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Stone
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wool
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
1960s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Clay
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1930s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Fabric, Clay
1960s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Clay
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Tin
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic
17th Century German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Sandstone, Iron
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
1880s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
1960s Spanish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
1970s North American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Resin
20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
20th Century Persian Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Iron
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Folk Art
Terracotta
1960s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Hardwood
1910s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paper
Early 1800s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Glass, Wood, Paper
Early 1800s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
1970s Ethiopian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Canvas
1960s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Early 19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1820s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Oak, Pine
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Tin
1940s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Stoneware
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paper
1980s Unknown Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic, Paint
1880s Austrian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Feathers
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1880s American American Classical Antique Folk Art
Iron
1890s Canadian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
Late 19th Century Persian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
1860s Belgian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Zinc
Early 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paper
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
1960s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Clay
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.