Folk Art
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Gold Leaf, Metal
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Pine, Paint
19th Century French Rococo Antique Folk Art
Terracotta
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Carrara Marble
18th Century Rococo Antique Folk Art
Mahogany
1790s Federal Antique Folk Art
Silk
1830s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Glass
1820s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Maple, Paint
15th Century and Earlier Rococo Antique Folk Art
Wood, Giltwood
1930s Swedish Rococo Vintage Folk Art
Plywood, Pine
19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Brass, Bronze
1850s Swedish Rococo Antique Folk Art
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Rococo Antique Folk Art
Gesso, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Giltwood
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Metal, Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Metal, Silver Leaf
Mid-20th Century American Federal Folk Art
Composition
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Gold Leaf, Metal
1790s Belgian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Hardwood
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Metal, Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Gold Leaf, Metal
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Silver Plate, Metal
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Metal, Silver Leaf
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Gold Leaf
1880s Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Ceramic
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Gold Leaf, Metal
18th Century American Rococo Antique Folk Art
Wood
19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Federal Folk Art
Terracotta
1750s French Rococo Antique Folk Art
Terracotta
Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Oak
1830s American Federal Antique Folk Art
Paper
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Folk Art
Wood
Late 18th Century Austrian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Paint
Mid-19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Wood
1750s Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Iron
Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Folk Art
Brass
Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Folk Art
Wood
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Gold, 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.