Folk Art
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Metal
1950s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Folk Art
Bronze
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Folk Art
Pine
1960s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Plywood
20th Century Scottish Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
1850s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Balinese Folk Art Folk Art
Silk
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
20th Century Unknown Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
20th Century Indian Folk Art Folk Art
Hardwood
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Tin
1940s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1970s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paper
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Folk Art
Iron
1970s African Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Brass, Copper
20th Century Haitian Folk Art Folk Art
Paint
20th Century Chinese Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Pine
1870s Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Tin
19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Tin
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Silver
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Glass
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
Mid-20th Century Balinese Folk Art Folk Art
Silk
1960s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Folk Art
Metal
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Early 19th Century Icelandic Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood, Ash, Pine
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Oak
1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paper
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1880s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
1850s Swiss Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Bronze
20th Century French Empire Folk Art
Porcelain
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Late 18th Century Danish Empire Antique Folk Art
Pewter
1880s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Copper
1950s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Copper, Tin
1880s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Copper, Iron
1960s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Aluminum, Iron, Tin
Late 19th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Shell, Mahogany
1910s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Iron
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Steel
1890s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Metal
1840s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Canvas, Oak
19th Century Tibetan Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Ormolu
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.