Folk Art
16th Century French Gothic Antique Folk Art
Wood
1990s Philippine Hollywood Regency Folk Art
Canvas, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century German Gothic Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Gothic Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Folk Art
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Gothic Folk Art
Wood
1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Folk Art
Brass
Early 18th Century European Gothic Antique Folk Art
Iron, Wrought Iron
20th Century Hollywood Regency Folk Art
Metal
1970s Indian Hollywood Regency Vintage Folk Art
Brass
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Folk Art
Brass
1930s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Folk Art
Brass
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Folk Art
Ceramic, Paint
Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Folk Art
Paint, Ceramic
1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage Folk Art
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Gothic Antique Folk Art
Limestone
20th Century Hollywood Regency Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Folk Art
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Folk Art
Glass, Art Glass, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Folk Art
Brass
1930s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Folk Art
Paint
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Folk Art
Fabric
1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage Folk Art
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Folk Art
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Folk Art
Clay
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Folk Art
Metal
1910s Russian Gothic Vintage Folk Art
Metal, Silver
1970s French Vintage Folk Art
Wood
19th Century French Antique Folk Art
Leather, Wood, Paper
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Folk Art
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wood
1980s Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
1960s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Iron
1930s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Canvas, Hardwood, Paint
1810s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
Mid-20th Century Unknown Islamic Folk Art
Linen, Plaster, Wood, Paint, Canvas
19th Century English Hollywood Regency Antique Folk Art
Wood
1910s Russian Gothic Vintage Folk Art
Metal, Silver
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Folk Art
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Folk Art
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Folk Art
Ceramic
20th Century Kenyan Hollywood Regency Folk Art
Stone
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Folk Art
Shell
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Folk Art
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
Early 20th Century European Gothic Folk Art
Wire
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Folk Art
Canvas, Hardwood
19th Century French Gothic Antique Folk Art
Iron
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency 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.