Folk Art
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Turkish Islamic Folk Art
Ceramic
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Folk Art
Malachite, Onyx, Brass
2010s Indian Modern Folk Art
Brass, Nickel
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Folk Art
Linen, Acrylic
1920s French Modern Vintage Folk Art
Textile
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Paint
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Brass
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Blown Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Nylon
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Earthenware, Pottery
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rope, Mirror
20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Pottery, Stoneware
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Pottery
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Jute
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Paint
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rope, Glass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Teak
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wood
1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Brass
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paper
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic, Paint
Mid-20th Century Omani Islamic Folk Art
Brass
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Clay
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Pottery
1940s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
1890s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Folk Art
Wood
1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Sheet Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Pottery, Stoneware
1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Earthenware
1970s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wicker, Rattan
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paper
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wood
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Pottery, Stoneware
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Fabric, Cotton
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
1980s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paint, Ceramic, Stoneware
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.