Folk Art
Late 17th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paper
Early 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Bone
1920s Belgian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Oak
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Pottery
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Iron
1820s European Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Walnut
1880s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Paint
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Paint
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Cotton
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Tortoise Shell
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Fir
1820s Spanish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
Mid-19th Century British Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Metal
1910s English Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Tin
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Brass
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Bronze, Copper
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
2010s Italian Folk Art Folk Art
Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Clay
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Canvas, Wood
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1910s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Stoneware
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
2010s North American Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Wool, Burlap, Pine
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Folk Art Folk Art
Oak, Cedar
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Faux Leather
Early 20th Century Caucasian Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Leather, Wood, Paint
1880s British Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Natural Fiber
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Bentwood, Pine
2010s Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Clay
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Paint
1850s French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Bone
19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Folk Art
Concrete
20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
1960s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Steel
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Iron
1960s American Folk Art Vintage 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.