Folk Art
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
Early 2000s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Wool
18th Century French Baroque Antique Folk Art
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Horn, Wool, Glass, Mirror
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Wood
2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art
Hardwood, Walnut
Early 1900s German Baroque Antique Folk Art
Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Folk Art
Linen, Acrylic
1970s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Porcelain
16th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Folk Art
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Wood, Foam, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Canvas
2010s Indian Modern Folk Art
Brass, Nickel
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Walnut
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art
Canvas, Wood
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
Early 2000s Australian Modern Folk Art
Acrylic, Wood, Linen
1960s German Baroque Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Early 2000s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Stone
Late 20th Century German Baroque Folk Art
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folk Art
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
1970s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art
Hardwood, Walnut
1990s English Modern Folk Art
Pottery
Mid-18th Century French Baroque Antique Folk Art
Wood
1950s French Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
20th Century Australian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Folk Art
Wood
1960s Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paper
2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Wool, Acrylic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
1970s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Walnut
20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Folk Art
Wool
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Pottery
1970s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wicker, Rattan
1970s Modern Vintage Folk Art
Copper
1990s Danish Modern Folk Art
Wool
1950s Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Wood
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Earthenware
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Clay
1960s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art
Porcelain
Late 20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Acrylic
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
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.