Folk Art
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
1940s Brazilian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Stone
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Mirror, Wood
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Shell, Glass
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Iron
Early 20th Century German Baroque Folk Art
Brass
20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Stone
Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Bamboo
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Tin
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
1990s American Folk Art Folk Art
Paper
Early 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Bone
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Faux Leather
1950s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Copper, Tin
1910s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Cotton
1870s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Burlap
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Cotton
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
1890s Mexican Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Tin
1790s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Iron
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
1940s Hungarian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
18th Century Russian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Bronze
1940s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Metal
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Steel
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
1920s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Enamel
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
1750s Norwegian Baroque Antique Folk Art
Iron
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Brass
1870s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
18th Century French Baroque Antique Folk Art
Giltwood, Paint
Early 18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Fir
1880s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Brass
Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Copper, Iron
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Metal
Early 1900s Romanian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Iron
1950s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Oak, Paint
Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Folk Art
Iron
Late 20th Century German Baroque Folk Art
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
Mid-19th Century German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Clay
1940s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Metal
20th Century South African Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Masonite, Paint
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.