Folk Art
Late 20th Century French Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
1980s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Folk Art
Iron
Late 20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Pottery
17th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Copper
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Wood, Walnut
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
Late 20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Terracotta
20th Century North American American Classical Folk Art
Wire
Late 19th Century North American American Classical Antique Folk Art
Iron
Early 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Limestone
2010s English Modern Folk Art
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Islamic Folk Art
Silk
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Clay
Late 20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art
Mirror
2010s French Modern Folk Art
Sandstone
Late 20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
1970s Scottish Modern Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Folk Art
Cut Steel
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Metal
Late 19th Century Omani Islamic Antique Folk Art
Brass, Copper
2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Wool
1970s Canadian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Pottery
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
1950s German Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
Late 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Textile
1960s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century Omani Islamic Antique Folk Art
Brass, Copper
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Plastic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Pottery
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Wood, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Folk Art
Crystal
2010s Mexican Modern Folk Art
Resin, Wood
20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art
Mirror, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Plastic
1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Folk Art
Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century Omani Islamic Folk Art
Brass, Copper
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Wood
1970s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Pottery
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Pottery
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.