Folk Art
16th Century French Gothic Antique Folk Art
Wood
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Folk Art
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Folk Art
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Folk Art
Natural Fiber
19th Century Georgian Antique Folk Art
Sycamore
Mid-20th Century German Gothic Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Gothic Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Gothic Folk Art
Wood
20th Century Turkish Georgian Folk Art
Wool
Early 18th Century European Gothic Antique Folk Art
Iron, Wrought Iron
18th Century English George II Antique Folk Art
Porcelain, Creamware, Pottery
1830s Georgian Antique Folk Art
Natural Fiber
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Folk Art
Textile, Silk, Pine
20th Century Turkish Georgian Folk Art
Wool
19th Century European Georgian Antique Folk Art
Wood
19th Century English Georgian Antique Folk Art
Pottery
18th Century English Georgian Antique Folk Art
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Folk Art
Textile, Silk, Pine
Early 20th Century English Georgian Folk Art
Wood
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Folk Art
Fruitwood
1820s English George III Antique Folk Art
Stoneware
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Folk Art
Hardwood
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Folk Art
Metal, Brass
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Gothic Antique Folk Art
Limestone
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Folk Art
Tapestry
Mid-20th Century American George III Folk Art
Brass
1810s Welsh Georgian Antique Folk Art
Sheet Metal
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Folk Art
Silk, Giltwood
1860s Georgian Antique Folk Art
Creamware, Pottery
19th Century British George IV Antique Folk Art
Metal
1820s Georgian Antique Folk Art
Satinwood
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Folk Art
Pottery
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Folk Art
Oak
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Folk Art
Creamware, Pottery
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Folk Art
Pottery
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Folk Art
Pottery
1860s English Georgian Antique Folk Art
Hardwood, Paper
1830s English George III Antique Folk Art
Wood
1830s English George IV Antique Folk Art
Metal
20th Century American Georgian Folk Art
Ceramic
19th Century English Georgian Antique Folk Art
Oak
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Folk Art
Pottery
Early 20th Century American Georgian Folk Art
Pine, Paint
1830s English George IV Antique Folk Art
1820s English George IV Antique Folk Art
Ceramic
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Folk Art
Canvas
Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Folk Art
Steel
1910s Russian Gothic Vintage Folk Art
Metal, Silver
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.