Folk Art
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Folk Art
Bronze
1790s Federal Antique Folk Art
Silk
1830s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Glass
1820s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Maple, Paint
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Folk Art
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Folk Art
Natural Fiber
19th Century Georgian Antique Folk Art
Sycamore
20th Century Turkish Georgian Folk Art
Wool
19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Brass, Bronze
18th Century English George II Antique Folk Art
Porcelain, Creamware, Pottery
Mid-20th Century American Federal Folk Art
Composition
1830s Georgian Antique Folk Art
Natural Fiber
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Folk Art
Textile, Silk, Pine
18th Century English Georgian Antique Folk Art
Pine, Paint
20th Century Turkish Georgian Folk Art
Wool
19th Century European Georgian Antique Folk Art
Wood
19th Century English Georgian Antique Folk Art
Pottery
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Folk Art
Textile, Silk, Pine
Early 20th Century English Georgian Folk Art
Wood
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Folk Art
Hardwood
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Folk Art
Fruitwood
1820s English George III Antique Folk Art
Stoneware
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Folk Art
Metal, Brass
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Folk Art
Tapestry
19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American George III Folk Art
Brass
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Folk Art
Silk, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Federal Folk Art
Terracotta
1810s Welsh Georgian Antique Folk Art
Sheet Metal
1860s Georgian Antique Folk Art
Creamware, Pottery
19th Century British George IV Antique Folk Art
Metal
1820s Georgian Antique Folk Art
Satinwood
Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Oak
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Folk Art
Oak
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Folk Art
Pottery
1830s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Paper
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Folk Art
Creamware, Pottery
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Folk Art
Pottery
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Folk Art
Pottery
1860s English Georgian Antique Folk Art
Hardwood, Paper
1830s English George III Antique Folk Art
Wood
19th Century English Georgian Antique Folk Art
Oak
20th Century American Georgian Folk Art
Ceramic
1830s English George IV Antique Folk Art
Metal
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Folk Art
Pottery
1830s English George IV Antique Folk Art
Mid-19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Wood
1820s English George IV Antique Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Georgian Folk Art
Pine, Paint
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Folk Art
Canvas
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Gold, Steel
Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Folk Art
Steel
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.