Folk Art
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
1950s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1860s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
1890s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Oak, Paint
1860s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Canvas, Wood, Paint
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Linen
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Paint
1970s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Paint
1950s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Tin
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Clay, Paint
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Steel
Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Sandstone
1820s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Canvas
18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Shell, Driftwood, Giltwood, Reclaimed Wood
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Canvas
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Stoneware
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Copper
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Birch
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Fabric
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1880s Unknown Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
2010s Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Clay
1840s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Fir
1770s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Fir
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Bentwood, Pine
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Tin
1920s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Silver
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Cotton
20th Century African Folk Art Folk Art
Zebra Hide, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Late 18th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Glass, Wood, Paper
1920s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
1940s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Plastic, Hardwood, Paint
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
1950s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Other
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Metal
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.