Folk Art
18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Shell, Driftwood, Giltwood, Reclaimed Wood
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Gold Leaf, Metal
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Copper
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Iron
1940s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Softwood
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art
Oak
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Stoneware
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Birch
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Fabric
1930s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Bentwood, Pine
1840s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Fir
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Folk Art
Pottery
1770s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Fir
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
2010s Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Clay
Late 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
1920s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Cotton
Late 18th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Glass, Wood, Paper
1940s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Plastic, Hardwood, Paint
1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Linen
Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Brass, Iron
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Other
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Metal
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
1950s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Folk Art
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine, Paint
19th Century French Rococo Antique Folk Art
Terracotta
20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Composition, Metal
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
Early 2000s American Folk Art Folk Art
Fabric
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Silver
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Carrara Marble
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
1960s Unknown Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Masonite, Paint
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Steel
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Silk
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Silver
1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1920s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Folk Art
Leather, Paint
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Steel
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.