Folk Art
1950s Ivorian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1890s British Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
1930s Malian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Shell, Wood
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Steel
Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Tin
1930s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Tin
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Plastic, Plaster, Wood, Paint
1990s American Folk Art Folk Art
Plastic
20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Pine
1910s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Iron
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Folk Art
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Folk Art
Pottery
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
1960s Hungarian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
Early 20th Century Thai Folk Art Folk Art
Fabric, Bamboo, Beads
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Early 1800s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood, Fir
1890s British Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Early 1900s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood, Fir
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 1800s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood, Fir
1970s Haitian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Cut Steel
Early 1800s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood, Fir
2010s British Folk Art Folk Art
Cotton, Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Pottery
1910s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
20th Century Liberian Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
2010s British Folk Art Folk Art
Natural Fiber, Silk, Linen, Cotton
2010s British Folk Art Folk Art
Cotton, Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Shell, Glass
1970s Nicaraguan Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Metal, Wire
2010s British Folk Art Folk Art
Cotton, Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber
2010s British Folk Art Folk Art
Cotton, Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber
2010s British Folk Art Folk Art
Cotton, Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
2010s British Folk Art Folk Art
Cotton, Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber
1980s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wool
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art
Other
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
1940s Brazilian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Stone
20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Stone
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Iron
Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Bamboo
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Tin
1990s American Folk Art Folk Art
Paper
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Faux Leather
Early 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Bone
1870s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Burlap
1910s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Cotton
1820s French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Natural Fiber
1950s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Copper, Tin
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.