Folk Art
2010s British Folk Art Folk Art
Cotton, Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber
1880s Dutch Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Cotton
2010s Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Clay
Late 18th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Glass, Wood, Paper
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
2010s Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Clay
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Copper
1990s North American Industrial Folk Art
Tin
Late 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art
Acrylic
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Steel
20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Folk Art
Sandalwood
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Shell, Driftwood, Giltwood, Reclaimed Wood
1950s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Tin
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Iron
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Copper
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Birch
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Bentwood, Pine
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Tin
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Fabric
1840s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Fir
1920s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Folk Art
Pottery
Early 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Cotton
1770s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Fir
1940s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Plastic, Hardwood, Paint
1960s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
20th Century Congolese Folk Art Folk Art
Terracotta
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Other
1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Linen
1950s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Fruitwood
20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Composition, Metal
Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine, Paint
Early 2000s American Folk Art Folk Art
Fabric
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Silver
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
1960s Unknown Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Masonite, Paint
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Steel
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Silver
1950s Japanese Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Metal
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.