Folk Art
1820s Austrian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Iron
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
1950s Ivorian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
19th Century Romanian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Bamboo
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Softwood
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Early 1800s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood, Fir
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
Early 1900s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood, Fir
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Folk Art
Leather, Wood
Early 18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Fir
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Steel
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Pine
20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Plastic, Plaster, Wood, Paint
1910s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Iron
Early 1800s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood, Fir
Late 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Folk Art
Pottery
Early 20th Century Thai Folk Art Folk Art
Fabric, Bamboo, Beads
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Canvas
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Tin
2010s British Folk Art Folk Art
Cotton, Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber
Early 1800s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood, Fir
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art
Other
1910s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Regency Folk Art
Canvas, Wood, Paint
1890s British Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
2010s British Folk Art Folk Art
Cotton, Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
Early 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Bone
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
2010s British Folk Art Folk Art
Natural Fiber, Silk, Linen, Cotton
Mid-18th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Fir
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
1930s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine, Paint
2010s British Folk Art Folk Art
Cotton, Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber
1970s Nicaraguan Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Metal, Wire
2010s British Folk Art Folk Art
Cotton, Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Shell, Glass
2010s British Folk Art Folk Art
Cotton, Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
2010s British Folk Art Folk Art
Cotton, Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber
1980s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Hardwood, Paint
1810s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Fir
1980s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1940s Brazilian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Stone
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.