Folk Art
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
2010s Angolan Modern Folk Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Early 2000s Australian Modern Folk Art
Linen, Acrylic, Wood
2010s Turkish Modern Folk Art
Olive
2010s Angolan Modern Folk Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 2000s English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s Angolan Modern Folk Art
Acrylic
2010s Angolan Modern Folk Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Angolan Modern Folk Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Angolan Modern Folk Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1970s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
1970s Canadian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Pottery
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Oak
Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Folk Art
Brass
1980s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
2010s Indian Modern Folk Art
Brass, Nickel
2010s Swedish Modern Folk Art
Plastic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Oak
20th Century Modern Folk Art
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art
1990s British Modern Folk Art
Canvas
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s French Modern Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Glass, Walnut, Mirror
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
1950s German Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Cotton, Fabric, Leather
2010s Mexican Modern Folk Art
Other
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
1920s French Modern Vintage Folk Art
Textile
Late 20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
20th Century Australian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Folk Art
Wool
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Chrome
2010s Mexican Modern Folk Art
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art
Paper
20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Folk Art
Wire
1980s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Pottery
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Granite
20th Century Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 2000s English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
1990s French Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
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.