Folk Art
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Folk Art
Wool
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Pottery
Late 20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Terracotta
1980s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Terracotta
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Brass
1950s German Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Metal
2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Wool
20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
1970s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Pottery
Early 2000s Danish Modern Folk Art
Acrylic
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Carrara Marble
1990s French Modern Folk Art
Canvas, Acrylic, Paint
2010s Mexican Modern Folk Art
Resin
1930s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Canvas, Hardwood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art
Mirror, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Slovak Modern Folk Art
Walnut
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Clay
Early 2000s English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art
Mirror
Late 20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Pottery
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
Late 20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
Early 2000s English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
1980s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
1970s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Pottery
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Brass
Late 20th Century French Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
1990s American Modern Folk Art
Paint
2010s Mexican Modern Folk Art
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Plastic
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Fabric
Early 2000s English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
1980s Slovak Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Pottery
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Fabric, Cotton
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Folk Art
Terracotta
Late 20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Early 2000s Nepalese Modern Folk Art
Silk
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Textile
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Wood, Maple
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
18th Century American Rococo Antique Folk Art
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Porcelain
2010s Mexican Modern Folk Art
Resin, Wood
2010s Turkish Modern Folk Art
Olive
2010s Mexican Modern Folk Art
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
2010s Italian 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.