Folk Art
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
1870s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1790s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
20th Century Italian Folk Art Folk Art
Pottery
1870s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paper
1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paint, Plastic
1930s Beninese Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Ebony
1810s Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Copper
20th Century French Empire Folk Art
Metal
1810s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Fir
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Canvas, Cotton, Wood
Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood, Paint
1910s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Fabric, Pine
1950s North American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Glass, Wood
1940s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
2010s Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Clay
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Tin
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Tin
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine, Paint
1840s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Folk Art Folk Art
Brass, Copper, Pewter
20th Century French Empire Folk Art
Wood
1860s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Leather, Hardwood, Paint
1930s North American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Mid-18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Fir
20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Belgian Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Canvas
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Iron
Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Cane, Rattan, Oak
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Bamboo, Plaster
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Brass
1830s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Metal, Tin
1980s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Metal, Iron
19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Lead
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool, Cotton
1880s French Empire Antique Folk Art
Paper
1820s Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
20th Century Malian Folk Art Folk Art
Shell, Wood
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paper
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Paint
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paper
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Leather, Wood, Ash
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Brass
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood, Paint
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1940s American Folk Art Vintage 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.