Folk Art
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Iron
1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Chrome, Iron
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Iron
1960s Japanese Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1920s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Iron
1920s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Brass
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Iron
1930s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Iron, Nickel
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Plastic
1990s North American Industrial Folk Art
Tin
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Plastic
Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Folk Art
Iron, Tin
1920s British Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Iron, Nickel
1940s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Aluminum
19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Brass, Bronze
1920s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Steel
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Felt
19th Century French Industrial Antique Folk Art
Wrought Iron
1960s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Iron
Early 20th Century American Industrial Folk Art
Metal, Enamel
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Folk Art
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Brass
1980s Dutch Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1940s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Iron
19th Century Belgian Industrial Antique Folk Art
Iron, Zinc
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Brass
1920s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Steel, Iron
20th Century American Industrial Folk Art
Metal
20th Century Belgian Industrial Folk Art
Metal
1950s North American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Metal, Enamel
Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Folk Art
Hardwood
1930s English Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1990s British Industrial Folk Art
Fiberglass
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Felt
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Felt
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Plastic
1930s Spanish Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Metal
Early 20th Century French Industrial Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century French Industrial Folk Art
Metal
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Felt
1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Iron
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Folk Art
Metal
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Plastic
19th Century French Industrial Antique Folk Art
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Folk Art
Metal
Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Folk Art
Iron
Early 20th Century English Industrial Folk Art
Glass
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Brass
1920s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Brass
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Metal
Early 20th Century American Industrial Folk Art
Steel
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Folk Art
Aluminum
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Iron
Mid-20th Century Swedish Industrial Folk Art
Metal
1930s Mexican Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Folk Art
Aluminum
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.