Folk Art
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Steel
1960s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Iron
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Folk Art
Leather, Paint
1960s Italian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic, Pottery
1920s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Silk
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
1950s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Plywood
1780s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Fir
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Pine
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Soapstone
20th Century Japanese Folk Art Folk Art
Clay
20th Century Indian Folk Art Folk Art
Textile, Silk, Paint
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Folk Art
Brass
17th Century Spanish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
1950s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Copper
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Steel
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Suede, Nylon, Yarn, Plastic
Early 2000s Folk Art Folk Art
Clay
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Leather, Wood
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Copper
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Copper, Steel, Tin
Mid-20th Century Gabonese Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
1960s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Clay
1870s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Brass
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Pine
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Pine
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Mirror, Wood
1930s Unknown Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Masonite, Paint
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Birch
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Driftwood
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Canvas, Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Berlin Iron
Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
Early 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Wire
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Maple, Walnut
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Metal
Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Folk Art
Hardwood
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
1780s French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
1860s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Metal, Tin
1930s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine, Paint
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.