Folk Art
Mid-20th Century American Federal Folk Art
Composition
1930s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Enamel, Steel, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Folk Art
Metal
Early 20th Century Swiss Industrial Folk Art
Tin
1950s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Tin
Early 20th Century European Industrial Folk Art
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Folk Art
Metal
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Iron
1980s Dutch Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Iron
1920s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Iron
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Fabric
Early 20th Century American Industrial Folk Art
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Folk Art
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Folk Art
Bronze
1950s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Canvas
1920s English Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Milk Glass, Oak
1940s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Aluminum, Iron
1930s Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Iron
19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Giltwood
1920s North American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1940s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Iron
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Iron
1940s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Tin
19th Century American Industrial Antique Folk Art
Iron
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Iron
1960s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Metal
20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Steel
Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Folk Art
Tin
1950s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Aluminum
1940s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Metal
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Folk Art
Concrete
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Folk Art
Concrete
Early 20th Century French Federal Folk Art
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Enamel
1930s German Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1920s French Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Copper
Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Folk Art
Canvas
Early 20th Century American Industrial Folk Art
Steel
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Folk Art
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Folk Art
Aluminum
1930s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century English Industrial Folk Art
Brass, Copper
1910s English Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Milk Glass, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Folk Art
Aluminum
1830s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Paper
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Folk Art
Metal
1930s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Folk Art
Wood, Paper
1930s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1930s Canadian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Iron
Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Oak
1920s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Tin
Early 20th Century American Industrial Folk Art
Zinc
1950s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Metal
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
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.