Folk Art
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Pine, Paint
1790s Federal Antique Folk Art
Silk
1820s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Maple, Paint
1830s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Glass
19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Federal Folk Art
Composition
19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Giltwood
1830s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Paper
Early 20th Century French Federal Folk Art
Terracotta
Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Oak
Mid-19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Wood
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Gold, Steel
1880s American Primitive Antique Folk Art
Tin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Folk Art
Limestone
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Folk Art
Limestone
Early 20th Century French Industrial Folk Art
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Folk Art
Limestone
Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art
Copper
Early 19th Century American Country Antique Folk Art
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Folk Art
Pine
Early 20th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Folk Art
Clay
Early 20th Century Russian Rustic Folk Art
Paint
1810s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Brass
Early 20th Century American Federal Folk Art
Wood
1880s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Silk
1810s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Paper
1890s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Wool
Early 1900s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Muslin
1890s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Muslin
1890s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Linen
1860s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Copper
Late 19th Century North American Federal Antique Folk Art
Copper
Mid-19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Mirror
Mid-19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Poplar
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.