Folk Art
1970s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Pottery
20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Fabric
2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Wool
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Metal, Steel
Early 2000s Danish Modern Folk Art
Acrylic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Brass
Early 2000s English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Clay
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folk Art
Iron
Early 2000s English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folk Art
Wood
Late 20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Pottery
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folk Art
Metal
Late 20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
1980s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
1970s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Pottery
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Fabric, Cotton
2010s Mexican Modern Folk Art
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art
Paint, Paper
Late 20th Century French Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
1980s Slovak Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
Early 2000s English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
1980s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Terracotta
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Pottery
20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s Mexican Modern Folk Art
Resin
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Porcelain
19th Century English Medieval Antique Folk Art
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Textile
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
1950s German Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
18th Century French Baroque Antique Folk Art
Giltwood, Paint
Late 18th Century Scandinavian Baroque Antique Folk Art
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Folk Art
Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Folk Art
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art
Mirror
19th Century German Baroque Antique Folk Art
Boxwood
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Porcelain
Late 20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Wood, Paint
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 2000s German Modern Folk Art
Resin, Fiberglass, Paint
2010s Mexican Modern Folk Art
Resin
1980s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
1990s French Modern Folk Art
Canvas, Acrylic, Paint
2010s Turkish Modern Folk Art
Olive
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.