Folk Art
1990s Australian Modern Folk Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
1970s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Folk Art
Silver
1960s French Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
1970s Scottish Modern Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
20th Century Philippine Modern Folk Art
Early 2000s English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art
Canvas, Wood
Early 2000s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Wool
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Cotton
2010s French Modern Folk Art
Glass
Early 2000s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art
Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
2010s Indian Modern Folk Art
Brass, Nickel
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Horn, Wool, Glass, Mirror
1950s French Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
1970s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Porcelain
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
1970s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Wool, Acrylic
2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Wool, Acrylic
2010s French Modern Folk Art
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Folk Art
Wool
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
19th Century French Rococo Antique Folk Art
Terracotta
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Wood
Early 2000s Australian Modern Folk Art
Acrylic, Wood, Linen
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Other
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Wood, Foam, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Acrylic
Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Folk Art
Stone
1970s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
1970s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Canvas
Mid-19th Century French Rococo Antique Folk Art
Linen, Paint
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
Early 2000s Australian Modern Folk Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1990s English Modern Folk Art
Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art
Hardwood, Walnut
1990s Danish Modern Folk Art
Wool
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
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.