Folk Art
16th Century French Gothic Antique Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Brass
19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
18th Century Unknown Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wrought Iron
1860s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Metal, Tin
19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Metal, Tin
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Canvas, Wood, Paint
1860s Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Oak
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
1960s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Bajan Folk Art Folk Art
Shell
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Steel
Early 2000s American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Paint
Early 2000s American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Early 2000s American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Early 2000s American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
1890s British Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Oak
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1940s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Iron
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Pine
Early 1900s French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
1930s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Tin
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
Mid-19th Century German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Iron
1890s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Stone, Granite
1980s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Fur, Feathers, Paint, Wood, Leather
Late 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Folk Art
Pottery
Late 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Folk Art
Pottery
1910s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Iron
Early 1900s British Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Natural Fiber
1850s British Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
1950s Ivorian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
20th Century Malian Folk Art Folk Art
Shell, Wood
1890s British Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
1850s Austrian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Metal, Iron
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
1930s Malian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Shell, Wood
20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Stone
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Steel
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
1850s Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Iron
Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Plastic, Plaster, Wood, Paint
20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1880s Unknown Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Tin
Early 1900s French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Steel
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
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.