Folk Art
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Pottery
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Jute
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Jute
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wood
Early 2000s American Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Pottery, Stoneware
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Brass, Iron
20th Century Scottish Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
Late 20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Pottery
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Folk Art
Art Glass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rope, Wood
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Polyester
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
Early 2000s English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Oak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wool
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Earthenware
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paper
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rope
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Porcelain, Pottery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal, Chrome
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paper
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 2000s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Stone
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Hardwood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rope
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Aluminum
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rope, Glass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Fabric, Rope, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wrought Iron, Wire
1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Fabric
1930s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rope, Opaline Glass
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Aluminum
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
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.