Folk Art
1920s German Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Composition
Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Folk Art Folk Art
Canvas
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Pine
19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Early 1900s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
1790s Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Yew
1910s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
Early 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Terracotta
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wrought Iron, Iron
1890s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Iron
Mid-20th Century British Folk Art Folk Art
Glass
20th Century Japanese Folk Art Folk Art
Clay
1870s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
1690s Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Paper
1860s Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Oak
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Canvas
1870s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pottery
1870s French Empire Antique Folk Art
Paper
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic
1890s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Metal
1950s Balinese Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Paper
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wool, Cotton
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1840s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Tin
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Paint, Canvas
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Giltwood, Paint
1970s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Paint
1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Organic Material
Mid-20th Century Danish Folk Art Folk Art
Iron
19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
20th Century Italian Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 20th Century British Folk Art Folk Art
Glass
Early 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Glass, Wood, Paper
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Folk Art
Cotton
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art
Glass, Hardwood
Early 20th Century British Folk Art Folk Art
Pine
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Copper
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Fabric, Wool
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine, Paint
Early 1900s British Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1990s Australian Folk Art Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Paint
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Paint
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Folk Art
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Fur, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
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.