Folk Art Mirrors
FOLK ART STYLE
Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.
Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.
Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the 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.
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 antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.
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Style: Folk Art
Antique French Tramp Art Mirror with Carved Geometric Motifs, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Tramp Art mirror dating to circa 1900, featuring a hand-carved frame with intricately notched and layered geometric motifs. The rectangular border is decorated with alternat...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Petite French Tramp Art Mirror with Carved Geometric Frame, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite in scale but bold in personality, this early 20th-century French Tramp Art mirror delivers hand-carved intricacy in a size that’s easy to place. Crafted circa 1900, the geometric frame is built up from layers of chip-carved wood with stepped corners and recessed central panels that create dimension from every angle. Brass tacks punctuate the four corners, center, and midpoints of the vertical sides—adding rhythm to the pattern and depth to the surface.
Measuring just under 15 inches tall, this is one of the smallest antique Tramp Art mirrors...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique French Tramp Art Mirror with Stepped Corners, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Tramp Art mirror from the early 20th century, handcrafted around 1900 with intricately layered geometric woodwork and stepped corners that frame the glass with graphic chara...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique American Tramp Art Wall Pocket Mirror by John Zadora Pennsylvania 1910
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique carved Tramp Art wall pocket with hearts, mirrors & wings by John Zadora, Pennsylvania, Circa 1910.
The wall pocket of large size and decorated with 'wings' and five s...
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Late 20th Century Tony Douquette Style Sea Shell Encrusted Round Mirror
Located in Charleston, SC
This piece was created by a local charleston artisan and will make the perfect addition to your home with its seashell encrusted frame in natural, earth-tone colors.
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Plaster, Mirror, Shell
Coastal Rectangular Sea Shell Encrusted Wall Mirror
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A rectangular seashell encrusted framed mirror. The perfect way to add a touch of coastal flare to your home, this beauty is created from wood, and embellished across the front and s...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Shell, Mirror, Wood
French Tramp Art Mirror with Arched Top and Painted Stork Crest, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming example of French Tramp Art craftsmanship, this petite mirror dates to circa 1900 and stands out for its unusual arched crest and folk art-style painted detail. The frame ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Two-Toned French Turn of the Century 1900s Hand Carved Tramp Art Wooden Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small French Tramp Art hand-carved wooden mirror with two-toned finish, protruding pyramidal corners and brass nailhead accents. Immerse your home in the rustic charm and artistry ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Brass
French Tramp Art 1900s Wall Mirror with Carved Geometric and Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Tramp Art Turn of the Century wall mirror from circa 1900 with hand-carved geometric and floral décor. Hand-crafted in France around the turn of the century circa 1900, this...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
French 1900s Hand Carved Tramp Art Mirror with Raised Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rectangular Tramp Art hand carved wooden mirror from the early 20th century, with raised diamond motifs and X patterns. Created in France during the Turn of the Century whic...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Tramp Art, Mirror Frame for photos, hand carved, 1890, Schwarzwald / Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Charming frame or mirror (mirror glass can be installed at any time upon request), from around 1890, in tramp art, made in the Black Forest in Germany or Austria.
The frame shape is...
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1890s Austrian Antique Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Wall Mirror Frame, Tramp Folk Art, richly decorated, rarly curved, 1890, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
A very richly decorated example of the famous tramp art frames of Austria, from the 1890s. A very rare example because it is curved.
The frame of the mirror is crafted in a layered...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Softwood, Spruce
Antique French Folk Art Style Mirror, Carved Wood With Painted Decor, circa 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French folk art wooden mirror, circa 1950. Antique frame in carved and stained fir wood with engraved decorations and colored. Antique Frame width: 7 - 4 cm / 2.75 - 1.57 in...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
French Tramp Art Turn of the Century Mirror with Hand-Carved Crest and Monogram
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Tramp Art Turn of the Century mirror from circa 1900 with hand-carved crest and monogram.
Immerse yourself in the exquisite craftsmanship and unique charm of this French Tramp Art Turn of the Century mirror from circa 1900. This exceptional piece, adorned with a hand-carved crest and monogram, is a celebration of the intricate artistry and geometric elegance characteristic of Tramp Art of the era.
The mirror's frame is intricately detailed with hand-carved geometric motifs, showcasing the meticulous skill and creativity of the artisan. Raised hearts, concentric circles, and elongated pyramids come together to form a rich tapestry of texture and depth, making the mirror a captivating visual feast. The carved crest crowns...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Large Engraved Oak Wood Mirror French Folk Art, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Rare French mirror in light oak with an original shape decorated with engraved leaves in Folk Art style. Frame width: 7.5 cm - 2.95 in. Modern glass mirror. Antique wood back.
Category
1930s French Vintage Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak, Wood
Early Wall Mirror, Frame, Tramp Art, Folk Art, Biedermeier, 1835, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
A very richly decorated early example of the famous tramp art frames of Austria, from the 1830s.
The frame of the mirror is crafted in a layered construction, with extra raised shape...
Category
1830s Austrian Antique Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Softwood, Spruce
French Turn of the Century Brown and Black Tramp Art Hand-Carved Folk Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Turn of the Century Tramp Art period hand-carved mirror with large protruding corners. Evoke the essence of French craftsmanship with this resplendent French Turn of the Cen...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
French Tramp Art Mirror with Chip-Carved Frame and Medallions, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 20th-century French Tramp Art mirror captures the resourcefulness and layered geometry that define the tradition. Carved entirely by hand, the frame features an intricate ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Small Oval Antique Mirror In Hand-Carved Wood, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Small French antique oval mirror, in hand-carved stained wood (pearwood) from the late 19th century. Decor inspired by vineyards with bunches of grapes and leaves interlaced with bra...
Category
1880s French Antique Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Folk Art Lacquer Speckled Mirror by Artist Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming folk art wood framed mirror featuring a whimsical lacquer speckled marigold yellow finish by artist Ira Yeager (1938-2022). The mirror has a thick wood frame constructed in ...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
French Tramp Art Mirror with Brass Accents and Protruding Finials, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculptural French Tramp Art mirror, circa 1900, carved with geometric precision and capped at each corner with sharply notched finials that extend beyond the rectangular frame. The...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Brass
French 1900s Tramp Art Mirror with Brass Nailheads and Protruding Corners
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rectangular Tramp Art hand-carved wooden mirror from the early 20th century, with raised diamond motifs, geometric patterns and brass nailheads. Created in France during the...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Antique Early Oak Carved Panel Niche, Wall Mounted Mirror Shelf, 17th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE CARVING
An early oak carved panel with a central niche topped with a clamshell, above that swags of fabric are depicted. The niche is flanked on either side by hanging fruit...
Category
17th Century European Antique Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Oak
Swedish Handpainted Folk Art Allmoga Table Mirror, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade multicolored wooden Swedish allmoga folk art boho style table mirror. Handpainted floral, organic and simple decorations in red, coral, orange, yellow, light blue, green, go...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Metal
French Tramp Art Mirror with Deeply Carved Geometric Frame, Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking French Tramp Art mirror from the early 20th century, crafted circa 1900 with a distinctive layered chip-carved frame in dark wood. The stepped construction of the surround...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
French Turn of the Century Hand Carved Tramp Art Folk Mirror with Raised Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French hand carved Tramp Art folk wall mirror from the early 20th century, with raised motifs. We currently have two available, priced and sold $1,750 each. Created in France at th...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Gilt Wood Tramp Art French Folk Mirror with Raised Pyramidal Motifs, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt wood French Tramp Art Folk mirror from the Turn of the Century, with hand-carved raised pyramidal motifs. Attracting our eyes with its rustic charm, this French Turn of the Ce...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Popular Art, solid wood mirror, rustic design, France circa 1950s
Located in leucate, FR
This French folk art mirror from the 1950s is a unique and authentic piece that embodies rustic charm and traditional craftsmanship.
Made from solid wood, it stands out with its raw...
Category
1950s French Vintage Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Tramp Art Silver Leaf Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tramp Are mirror with exquisite silver leaf detail, a stunning example of folk art craftsmanship. The intricate geometric patterns and layered designs showcase the artistry and creat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Silver Leaf
19th Century Swedish Painted Child Size Vanity Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A second half of the 19th century Scandinavian vanity mirror for kids. This Little hand painted in "Faux bois" technique mirror has a little...
Category
1860s Swedish Antique Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Pine
Large french tramp art folk mirror 1900's
By Tramp Art
Located in BELFORT, FR
Large french tramp art folk mirror, 1900's. Very beautiful.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
French Turn of the Century Brown and Black Tramp Art Mirror with Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Turn of the Century brown and black Tramp Art mirror from circa 1900 with raised circular medallions. Embark on a journey through time with th...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Small French Tramp Art Turn of the Century Mirror with Wavy Patterns, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small French Tramp Art Turn of the Century mirror from circa 1900 with wavy patterns and dark brown patina. An alluring melange of artistry and timeworn charm, this small French Tr...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique French Carved Oak Wood Mirror, circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French wall mirror in carved light oak wood decorated in the Breton folk art style (French region). Antique frame measures width 11...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Oak
Petite Turn of the Century French Brown Tramp Art Mirror with Protruding Corners
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite French Turn of the Century hand-carved wooden Tramp Art mirror from circa 1900 with protruding corners. Immerse your home in the rustic charm and artistry of this petite Fre...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Striking Pair of Rectangular Mirrors with Japanese Rising Sun Vintage Wood Tops
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful pair of imaginatively created decorative mirrors starting with simple ebonized wood midcentury mirrors married to vintage folk art Japanese ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Small Antique Wall Mirror in Polychrome Wood, circa 1890
Located in Paris, FR
Small antique wooden mirror in the Folk Art style, circa 1890, of rectangular shape with a cut-out frame in the form of a barrel vault, decorated with painted brown polychromed fille...
Category
1890s French Antique Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Mexican Stamped Metal and Ebonized Wood Pediment Top Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Mexican (1920s) stamped metal wall mirror with an ebonized wood frame, a lattice design border, and a swag motif with a pediment top.
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Tramp Art Gilded Mirror with Hand-Carved Frame, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual Tramp Art mirror from circa 1920 with hand-carved gilded frame and intersecting corners. Step into an opulent realm of craftsmanship with this spellbinding Tramp Art mirro...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Set of 5 French Antique Faux Bamboo Wall Mirrors Frames Folk Art 19th Century
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A wonderfully decorative set of five faux bamboo frames with original mirrors, made in France in the mid 19th century. The frames (typically fruitwood), are turned to mimic bamboo, a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Wall Mirror Sun Straw Marquetry Inlay Collectible Naive Folk Brass Handcrafted
Located in Warsaw, PL
Inspired by nature, naïve and folk art, we created a wall
mirror SUN – Powerful amulet for your home.
Sun is a source of life. The solar symbol represents vital
energy and awakens the internal human resource. The
sun symbol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Large Decorative Art Deco Advertising Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large decorative Art Deco advertising mirror
A very pretty piece, this is an Art Deco mirror, the mirror frame is 4” wide and painted in...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Antique Brutalist Folk Art Carved Wood Tramp Adirondack Wall Mirror
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Antique and hand-carved in wood, this tramp art style mirror is sure to make a statement in any space. At the joints, each side overlaps in a cross or Adirondack style. Each piece is...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Organic Gnarled Wood Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French gnarled wood wall mirror
Category
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Mirror, Frame, hand carved, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, Folk Art, 1890, Germany
Located in Wien, AT
Very nice example of a tramp art frame, mirror, made in the 1890s in Germany.
This frame is fully hand-carved, out of basswood, typical for this frames of this time.
The frame is...
Category
1890s German Antique Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Coastal Oval Sea Shell Encrusted Wall Mirror
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A shell encrusted mirror that will bring the beach indoors. A perfect reminder of the beach, this mirror is oval in form and created from wood. Shells are painstakingly placed throug...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Shell, Mirror, Wood
French Turn of the Century Tramp Art Mirror with Rosettes and Brass Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Tramp Art mirror from the early 20th century, with raised rosettes and ornate brass accents. Created in France at the Turn of the Century, this wall mirror was hand carved i...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Engraved Mirror, Horse Drawn Romany Caravan a Charming Folk Art Engraved Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Engraved mirror, horse drawn Romany caravan
A charming Folk Art engraved mirror, with a Romany caravan, grazing horses and trees
The mirror is set i...
Category
1960s Vintage Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Pair of French Tramp Art Mirrors with Geometric Carved Frames, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of French Tramp Art mirrors, dating to circa 1900, offers a striking example of the genre’s intricately layered and hand-carved aesthetic. Each frame is built from repeated...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique Folk Art Live Edge Cypress Wall Hat Rack/Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
A charming and unusual antique folk art naturally live edge cypress wall mirror with three cypress knee’s for hanging hats or coats.
Totally handcrafted with love as it is carved i...
Category
1910s American Vintage Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Chip Carved Mirror Frame With Bevelled Mirror
Located in Montreal, QC
This is an outstanding example of chip carving. It is subtly detailed and imaginative, both geometric and tendrilled, the flowing plant forms and angular framing coexist in harmony w...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century French Tramp Art Hand-Carved Mirror in Dark Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Tramp Art mirror dating to circa 1900, distinguished by its deep dark brown/blackened finish and understated profile. While Tramp Art often leans ornate, this piece takes a ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
19th Century German Crested Tramp Art Mirror with Fretwork Detailing
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredibly rare and decorative mid-19th century German Tramp Art mirror, adorned with removable crest and stunning fretwork detailing throughout. This is an important example of N...
Category
1870s German Antique Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Boxwood
Pair of Rare Portuguese Embossed Alpaca Silver Circular 'Round' Mirror Frames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare Portuguese embossed Alpaca silver circular mirror frames, circa 20th century.
Measures: Diameter 38 inches (96.5 cm)
Depth 1 1/4 inches (3.2 cm).
Category
20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Alpaca
Cast Iron Double Sided Watchmaker Jeweler Trade Sign Mirror
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Early 20th century gilded cast iron trade sign repurposed into a beveled mirror. Originally the double sided sign housed a clock. The sign reads watche...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Bamboo And Rattan Wall Mirror From The 60s
Located in Paris, FR
French vintage 60's oval mirror in bamboo and rattan with a round mirror. With geometric decoration evoking the shape of a stylized eye. Antique glass mirror. Wood back.
Category
1960s French Vintage Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Bamboo, Rattan
Western Wood and Leather Wall Handing with Horns, by Buck Flynn Co. Santa Fe, NM
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large, impressive and very well crafted wall/mantel (fireplace) mirror in the Western style, made in New Mexico. Label: By The Buck Flynn Co. Santa fe, NM. A shaped carved wood pie...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Horn, Leather
A Large McEwan’s Pale India Ale Advertising Mirror, Pub Sign Mirror for McEwans
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large McEwan’s Pale India Ale Advertising Mirror, Pub Sign Mirror for McEwans
This is a rare surviving pictorial advertising mirror, advertising McEwan’s Pale India Ale, in gold l...
Category
19th Century Antique Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Folk Art mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Folk Art mirrors for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $235 and tops out at $3,523 while the average work can sell for $933.