Folk Art
Early 2000s Italian Modern Folk Art
Yarn
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Folk Art
Wool
20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s American Modern Folk Art
Canvas
20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Marble
1980s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Paper
1950s French Modern Vintage Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Folk Art
Bronze
1990s French Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Folk Art
Iron
Late 20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art
Epoxy Resin
1980s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Brass
Early 20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Bronze
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
1960s Hungarian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s Spanish Modern Folk Art
Acrylic, Paper
Late 20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Folk Art
Cut Steel
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Folk Art
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Clay
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
1970s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Wool
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
1920s Czech Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Folk Art
Resin
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
1970s Canadian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Pottery
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Textile
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Folk Art
Art Glass
20th Century Scottish Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
1970s Belgian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Belgian Black Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
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.