Folk Art
1890s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Iron
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
1980s Ghanaian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Cotton
Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Fruitwood
19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Yew
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
Late 19th Century Nigerian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Bronze
18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Linen, Fruitwood
1960s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Maple
1880s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Sycamore
19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Fruitwood
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Empire Folk Art
Paint
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Cotton, Linen
19th Century European Empire Antique Folk Art
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Folk Art
Sandalwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Folk Art
Canvas
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Iron
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Pottery
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
1960s North American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Acrylic
1880s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Leather, Wood
1970s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wrought Iron
1840s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Tin
1950s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1990s American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
1930s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paper
18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Folk Art
Teak, Paint
Mid-20th Century British Folk Art Folk Art
Glass
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Hardwood
19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Metal, Tin
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Glass, Wood, Paper
1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century British Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Mirror, Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Concrete, Wire
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
1930s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Birch
19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Oak
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.