Folk Art
1950s French Modern Vintage Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art
Hardwood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art
Oak, Walnut, Maple, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Azerbaijani Modern Folk Art
Art Glass
1970s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Cotton
2010s English Modern Folk Art
Cotton
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Cotton
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Pine, Paint
1960s French Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
1950s French Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
1950s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Folk Art
Metal
2010s French Modern Folk Art
Glass
20th Century Modern Folk Art
Marble, Brass
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Wood
1980s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Wood, Foam, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Plastic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Plastic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Plastic
Late 20th Century French Modern Folk Art
Steel
1970s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Walnut
1960s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Paper
1960s French Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
1960s French Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
1970s French Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paper
1970s Canadian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Marble, Brass
1970s Canadian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Folk Art
Other, Tin
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Canvas, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
1960s French Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
1960s French Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern 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.