Folk Art
1980s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Clay
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Plaster
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Plaster
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Paper
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Folk Art
Steel
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Folk Art
Plaster
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Folk Art
Plaster
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Folk Art
Plaster
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Folk Art
Tin
16th Century French Gothic Antique Folk Art
Wood
1960s European Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Folk Art
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Folk Art
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art
Steel
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Folk Art
Tin
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Aluminum
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Pottery, Ceramic
20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Folk Art
Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Folk Art
Brass
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art
Ceramic
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Folk Art
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Folk Art
Tin
20th Century Art Deco Folk Art
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Folk Art
Brass
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Brass, Chrome
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art
Iron
Mid-20th Century German Gothic Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Gothic Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Folk Art
Metal
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Plaster
20th Century Art Deco Folk Art
Sterling Silver
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Paint
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Folk Art
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Gothic Folk Art
Wood
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Pewter
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Metal
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Folk Art
Pine
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Folk Art
Metal, Other
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Marble, Chrome
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Folk Art
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Folk Art
Glass
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Folk Art
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Folk Art
Wrought Iron
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Steel, Iron
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Folk Art
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 18th Century European Gothic Antique Folk Art
Iron, Wrought Iron
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Iron
1940s North American Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Aluminum
1970s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Wool
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.