Folk Art
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Pottery
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Stoneware, Pottery
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wool
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Silk
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Paint, Clay, Ceramic
1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Teak
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wood, Canvas
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rope
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Glass
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Aluminum
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Pottery, Stoneware
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Lucite
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Oak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
String, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Earthenware
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
1920s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Earthenware, Pottery
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Maiolica, Terracotta
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic, Pottery
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wood
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Iron
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paint
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rope
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wood
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Folk Art
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Horn
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Paint
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Glass, Wood, Paper
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Tin
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Pine
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Cotton, Glass, 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.