Folk Art
19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Metal, Tin
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1930s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paper
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Concrete, Wire
1840s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
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
1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1960s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Metal
Early 18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pottery, Paper
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1990s American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1920s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wool
Early 20th Century British Folk Art Folk Art
Brass
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine, Paint
1970s Russian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
Early 1900s Unknown Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century British Folk Art Folk Art
Glass
1950s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Beech
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Leather, Wood
18th Century European Baroque Antique Folk Art
Wood
Late 18th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Stone
1990s American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint, Paper
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Terracotta
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Cedar
1920s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Copper
1820s Unknown Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Bone
Early 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1960s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Steel
Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Folk Art
Ebony
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel, Metal
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Paint
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Tin
Early 1900s Unknown Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Canvas, Wood
1930s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paper
Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Folk Art
Hide, Wood
1980s Chinese Baroque Vintage Folk Art
Wool
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Chrome
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Metal
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Folk Art
Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century Danish Folk Art Folk Art
Iron
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Shell
1960s German Baroque 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.