Folk Art
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Marble
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Plaster
2010s American Modern Folk Art
Sheepskin, Wool, Mahogany
1990s French Modern Folk Art
Plastic
2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Wool, Acrylic
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic, Pottery, Paint
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Cotton
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rope, Stained Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Cotton
20th Century Mexican Modern Folk Art
Brass, Bronze
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rope, Mirror
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Aluminum
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Porcelain, Pottery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Earthenware, Pottery
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Silk
Early 2000s Australian Modern Folk Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1960s French Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Paper
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Earthenware
2010s Asian Modern Folk Art
Wool, Acrylic
1920s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Earthenware, Pottery
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Wood
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Plastic
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Porcelain
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Cotton
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Rope
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Pottery, Stoneware
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Porcelain, Pottery
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Glass, Wood, Paper
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Cotton
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art
Earthenware, Pottery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Folk Art
Silk
1990s French Modern Folk Art
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Silver, Brass, Copper
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic, Pottery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Earthenware, Pottery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Earthenware
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Other
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Other
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.