Folk Art
Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Folk Art
Canvas
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Nylon
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Straw
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wool
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wood
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Stone, Marble
1950s German Baroque Vintage Folk Art
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Stone, Marble
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Acrylic, Paint
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rope, Mirror
Late 17th Century Scandinavian Baroque Antique Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Folk Art
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Bronze
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paint
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paint
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1960s German Baroque Vintage Folk Art
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Earthenware
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Birch
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Plaster, Wood
1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Marble
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wool
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Canvas
1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Aluminum, Steel
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Steel
1950s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1940s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rope
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Walnut
1980s Italian Baroque Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Plaster
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Canvas, Wood, Paint
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paper
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic, Faience
1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Sheet Metal
1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Silk
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Gold
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Pottery, Stoneware
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Softwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paint
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Enamel
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.