Folk Art
Early 20th Century Spanish Jugendstil Folk Art
Ceramic
16th Century French Gothic Antique Folk Art
Wood
2010s Spanish Jugendstil Folk Art
Ceramic
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art
Bronze
1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Folk Art
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art
Metal, Enamel, Iron
Early 20th Century Spanish Jugendstil Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Spanish Jugendstil Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Spanish Jugendstil Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Spanish Jugendstil Folk Art
Ceramic
1880s Spanish Jugendstil Antique Folk Art
Ceramic
1910s North American Art Nouveau Vintage Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Gothic Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Gothic Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Gothic Folk Art
Wood
1880s British Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art
Shagreen
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Folk Art
Wood
Early 18th Century European Gothic Antique Folk Art
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Art Nouveau Folk Art
Gold, Gold Plate, Metallic Thread
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Folk Art
Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art
Iron
1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Folk Art
Bronze, Iron
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art
Iron, Metal
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art
Metal, Enamel, Iron
19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art
Ceramic
1880s Spanish Jugendstil Antique Folk Art
Ceramic
1940s Spanish Jugendstil Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Folk Art
Metal
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art
Metal
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Folk Art
Brass
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Folk Art
Boxwood
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Folk Art
Boxwood
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Folk Art
Metal, Tin
Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art
Pottery
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Folk Art
Plaster
Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art
Pottery
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art
Terracotta
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art
Metal, Enamel, Iron
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art
Ceramic, Majolica
Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art
Pottery
1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Folk Art
Copper
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Folk Art
Bakelite, Glass, Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Folk Art
Tapestry
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Folk Art
Wire
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art
Bronze
1890s European Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art
Lead
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Folk Art
Metal
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Gothic Antique Folk Art
Limestone
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art
Steel
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Folk Art
Pottery
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Folk Art
Paper
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Folk Art
Tapestry
Mid-20th Century English Art Nouveau Folk Art
Fabric
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Folk Art
Brass
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.