Folk Art
20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Tin
1910s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Glass
Mid-19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Brass, Bronze
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paper
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Pine
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1960s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Plywood, Paint
20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Tin
1990s Australian Folk Art Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
2010s Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Clay
2010s Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Clay, Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Stone, Rock Crystal
20th Century Indian Folk Art Folk Art
Cotton
2010s Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Clay
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1940s American American Classical Vintage Folk Art
Cotton
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Early 2000s American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Tin
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Folk Art
Paint
1790s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Poplar, Paint, Nutwood
1950s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Cast Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Metallic Thread
Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Folk Art
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Folk Art Folk Art
Brass
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Birch
1910s Unknown Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1880s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
Early 20th Century British Folk Art Folk Art
Pine
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Glass, Softwood, Paint
1940s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Late 18th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine, Paint
1920s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Zinc
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Silver Plate
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Stucco, Wood
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Tin
Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Folk Art
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Iron
Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Folk Art
Hardwood
1960s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1850s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Steel
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Paint
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Pine
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.