Folk Art
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Folk Art
Linen, Acrylic
1970s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Porcelain
Early 2000s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Wool
1960s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paper
1980s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Porcelain
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
1970s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
Early 2000s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Wool
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Folk Art
Wood, Paint
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Wood
1960s Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paper
1990s English Modern Folk Art
Pottery
Early 2000s American Modern Folk Art
Ceramic, Wood
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
2010s American Modern Folk Art
Porcelain, Paint
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Walnut, Plexiglass
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
1990s Danish Modern Folk Art
Wool
2010s American Modern Folk Art
Porcelain, Paint
1970s Modern Vintage Folk Art
Copper
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
1970s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wicker, Rattan
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Earthenware
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Folk Art
Wool
2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Wool
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Walnut
2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Wool, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
20th Century Moroccan Islamic Folk Art
Ceramic
1980s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
20th Century Australian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Pottery
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Folk Art
Wool
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Mexican Modern Folk Art
Resin, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Folk Art
Paper
1890s American Modern Antique Folk Art
Paper
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art
Oak, Walnut, Maple, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Turkish Islamic Folk Art
Fruitwood
1790s French Louis XVI Antique Folk Art
Paint, Wood
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.