Folk Art
1910s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Cotton
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Cotton
1960s Hungarian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Burlap
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Iron
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
1890s Mexican Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Tin
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
1940s Hungarian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Folk Art
Blown Glass
1930s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Pottery, Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1920s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Enamel
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Faux Leather
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1790s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Iron
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Folk Art
Paper
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
1870s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pottery
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
1880s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Brass
1870s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
1940s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Metal
20th Century South African Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
18th Century Russian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Bronze
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Brass
Mid-19th Century German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Clay
Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
1960s European Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Brass
1950s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Oak, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Steel
Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
1920s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Folk Art
Tin
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Masonite, Paint
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Walnut
Late 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1820s French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Natural Fiber
Early 20th Century Swiss Folk Art Folk Art
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Mexican 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.