Folk Art
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Brass
1850s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Stoneware
20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Glass, Softwood, Paint
1990s Australian Folk Art Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
Late 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Folk Art
Antler, Wood
2010s Italian Folk Art Folk Art
Gold Leaf
20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1850s Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool, Cotton, Linen
1980s Guatemalan Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Cotton
1920s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
20th Century French Empire Folk Art
Paper
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
2010s Italian Folk Art Folk Art
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Paste, Paint, Paper
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Textile
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Folk Art
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Linen, Satin, Silk, Thread, Natural Fiber
1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Stone
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Giltwood, Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Metal, Tin
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Canvas
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Iron
1830s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Swiss Folk Art Folk Art
Brass
1820s European Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Walnut
1950s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Clay
1920s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Leather
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Glass, Wood
20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
19th Century Congolese Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Softwood
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Leather
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Rope, Plywood
1940s Canadian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Congolese Folk Art Folk Art
Softwood
Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Iron
1890s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Early 19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pearlware, Pottery
1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century French Empire Folk Art
Metal
1890s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Pine, Paint
1960s English Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Iron
1890s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
20th Century Russian Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Silver
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.