Folk Art
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Pine, Paint
1790s Federal Antique Folk Art
Silk
1830s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Glass
1820s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Maple, Paint
1790s Italian Louis XVI Antique Folk Art
Fir
19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Federal Folk Art
Composition
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Folk Art
Bronze
19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Federal Folk Art
Terracotta
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Folk Art
Bronze
Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Oak
1830s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Paper
Mid-19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Wood
1790s French Louis XVI Antique Folk Art
Paint, Wood
1790s French Louis XVI Antique Folk Art
Paint, Wood
1790s French Louis XVI Antique Folk Art
Paint, Wood
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Gold, Steel
1880s American Primitive Antique Folk Art
Tin
Mid-19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Folk Art
Metal
1880s American Antique Folk Art
Cotton
Late 18th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art
Silk
Late 18th Century Swiss Antique Folk Art
Iron
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Glass, Softwood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
1860s American American Colonial Antique Folk Art
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Folk Art
Pine
1820s American Antique Folk Art
Wood
1810s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Brass
1770s Italian Louis XVI Antique Folk Art
Fir
1810s Austrian Louis XVI Antique Folk Art
Fir
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
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Folk Art
Pine
1890s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Linen
Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Folk Art
Beech
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.