Folk Art
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paint
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Pottery, Stoneware
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Oak
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wool
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Folk Art
Bronze
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Earthenware
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Bronze
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paper
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
1940s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic, Terracotta
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Maple, Plywood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paint
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Jute
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Canvas, Wood, Paint
1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wood, Oak
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Canvas, Acrylic, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic, Paint
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Bronze
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wool, Linen, Silk
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Canvas, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Sandstone
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Folk Art
Majolica
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Plaster
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Folk Art
Oak, Pine
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Lapis Lazuli
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Lead
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paint
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Glass, Wood, Paper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Earthenware, Pottery
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Bronze
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ebony
1960s German Baroque Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wood, Walnut, Reclaimed Wood
1720s Dutch Baroque Antique Folk Art
Paper
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal, Wrought Iron
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Canvas
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.