Folk Art
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Cotton
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rope, Mirror
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Sheet Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Earthenware, Pottery
18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Folk Art
Ceramic, Pottery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Brass, Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rope, Mirror
1750s Italian Baroque Antique Folk Art
Fir
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Porcelain, Pottery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Earthenware
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Porcelain
1960s German Baroque Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Brass
1960s German Baroque Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Silver, Brass, Copper
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Jute
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Linen, Paper
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rope, Wood
Early 19th Century French Baroque Antique Folk Art
Wool, Linen
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folk Art
Iron
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wool
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Folk Art
Iron
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paper
Early 1900s German Baroque Antique Folk Art
Quartz
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal, Aluminum
Late 19th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Antique Folk Art
Copper
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Bamboo, Wicker
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folk Art
Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Steel
1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Malachite
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rope
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Aluminum
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Jute
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Pottery
1950s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rattan
Late 18th Century Brazilian Baroque Antique Folk Art
Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Aluminum
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rope
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rope, Mirror
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Hardwood
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.