Folk Art
1950s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Copper, Iron
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Steel
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Copper
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
Early 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Cotton
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1940s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1830s French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Natural Fiber
Mid-19th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Shell, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Cotton
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Leather
Late 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Hardwood
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Early 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Lead
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
1870s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
1820s Austrian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
1890s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Oak, Paint
1910s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
1860s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
1860s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Rope, Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Paint
1970s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
20th Century Unknown Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Copper
1950s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Tin
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Sandstone
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Paint
20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Folk Art
Sandalwood
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.