Folk Art
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Pine, Paint
1810s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Fir
Early 1800s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Fir
1770s Italian Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Fir
Early 1900s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Silver, Bronze
1850s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Bronze
1750s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Silver
1730s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Silver
1740s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Silver
1890s Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Silver
1760s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Silver
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Paint
1790s Federal Antique Folk Art
Silk
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Folk Art
Hardwood
20th Century North American American Classical Folk Art
Wire
1820s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Maple, Paint
1890s American American Classical Antique Folk Art
Wool, Cotton
Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Copper
1940s American American Classical Vintage Folk Art
Cotton
19th Century Mexican Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Limestone
1880s American American Classical Antique Folk Art
Iron
1970s American Classical Vintage Folk Art
Plastic
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Paint
Late 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Marble
Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Paint
1990s American American Classical Folk Art
Glass, Wood, Paper
20th Century American American Classical Folk Art
Shell
1830s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Glass
20th Century American American Classical Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Folk Art
Hardwood, Paint
20th Century American American Classical Folk Art
Iron
19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Folk Art
Wool, Cotton
Early 17th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Wood
20th Century American American Classical Folk Art
Iron
1810s American American Classical Antique Folk Art
Silk, Upholstery, Pine, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
19th Century American American Classical Antique Folk Art
Pottery
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Folk Art
Ceramic, Plaster
1910s American Classical Vintage Folk Art
Wool
1920s American American Classical Vintage Folk Art
Paint, Wood, Canvas
1920s American American Classical Vintage Folk Art
Wood
20th Century American American Classical Folk Art
Iron
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Folk Art
Cotton
1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
17th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Copper
Early 20th Century American American Classical Folk Art
Iron
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Folk Art
Pine
19th Century American American Classical Antique Folk Art
Wood
1890s American Classical Antique Folk Art
Cotton
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Folk Art
Cotton
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Folk Art
Hardwood, Paint
19th Century American American Classical Antique Folk Art
Copper, Iron
19th Century American American Classical Antique Folk Art
Metal, Bronze
19th Century American American Classical Antique Folk Art
Wood
19th Century American American Classical Antique Folk Art
Plaster, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Federal Folk Art
Composition
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Wood
1930s American American Classical Vintage Folk Art
Bronze
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.