Folk Art Wall 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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Folk Art
French Tramp Art Turn of the Century Mirror with Geometric Motifs, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Tramp Art Turn of the Century mirror from circa 1900, with hand-carved geometric motifs and protruding corners. Delve into the captivating world of French Tramp Art with thi...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Tramp Art Chip Carved Mirror, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Tramp Art Chip Carved Mirror, circa 1920s, a hand crafted frame comprised of graduated layers of sawtooth cut thin boards rising to a peaked ridge, with applied sawtooth-bord...
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Tramp Art Chip Carved Mirror, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Tramp Art Chip Carved Mirror, circa 1920s, a folk art frame hand crafted from scrap wood or cigar boxes in the manner called "chip carved", but in reality comprising stacked ...
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Large Tramp Art Chip Carved Mirror, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large "Tramp Art" Chip Carved Mirror, circa 1900, a hand crafted frame made of graduated layers of sawtooth cut thin board rising to peaked ridges. Like all folk art of this nature, ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
19th C. French Tramp Art Mirror with Old Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusually Large Size, Beautiful Old Glass & Deep Profiles
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Materials
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 Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
French 1900s Tramp Art Folk Mirror with Brass Tacks and Intersecting Corners
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rectangular Tramp Art hand-carved wooden Folk mirror from the early 20th century, with raised diamond motifs, geometric patterns, intersecting corners and brass tacks. Creat...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, 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 Tr...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
French Turn of the Century Hand Carved Wood Tramp Art Mirror with Brown Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small French Tramp Art hand carved wooden Folk mirror from the early 20th century with raised diamond motifs and protruding corners. Created in France during the Turn of the Centur...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Small French Turn of the Century 1900s Hand Carved Dark Brown Tramp Art Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small French Tramp Art hand-carved wooden mirror from the Turn of the Century circa 1900 with raised pyramidal motifs and dark brown patina. Embrace the rustic elegance of this cha...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
French 1900s Tramp Art Hand Carved Wood Mirror with Protruding Pyramidal Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Tramp Art hand-carved wooden mirror from the Turn of the Century circa 1900, with pyramidal protruding corners and dark brown patina. Embrace the enduring beauty of folk art...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall 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 Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
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 Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
French Turn of the Century Hand Carved Tramp Art Mirror with Protruding Corners
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Turn of the Century Tramp Art hand-carved wooden mirror from circa 1900 with square protruding corners. Step back in time and embrace the rustic charm of this exquisite Fren...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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 Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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 Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
1900s Turn of the Century French Tramp Art Mirror with Carved Geometric Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Tramp Art mirror from the Turn of the Century with protruding corners, raised geometric motifs and dark brown color. This exquisite French Tramp Art mirror, hailing from the...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
French Turn of the Century Carved Tramp Art Mirror with Unusual Shape
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Tramp Art carved wooden mirror from the Turn of the Century with unusual shape. This exceptional French Tramp Art carved wooden mirror, dating back to the Turn of the Centur...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Turn of the Century French Carved Tramp Art Mirror with Geometric Motifs, 1900s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Tramp Art mirror from circa 1900 with carved geometric grooved motifs. Behold a striking French Tramp Art mirror, meticulously crafted circa 1900, that serves as a tangible ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall 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 Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Small Oval Mirror with Shell Encrusted Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small shell encrusted frame - a vintage and folk art piece with a red felt back. The piece is lovely for a bathroom, or dressing area - also would work well on any wall that wants ...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Materials
Shell, Mirror
Oval Folk Art Shell Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval wall hanging mirror with white shelf detail. This mirror is surrounded by hundreds of white shells. A wonderful addition to any room, particularly nic...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Materials
Shell, Glass, Mirror
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 Wall 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 Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique Reverse Painted Foiled Fruit Basket Trumeau Wall Hanging Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Federal style wall mirror with silver and gold frame and reverse painted folk art style fruit basket, accented with foil, above the glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood, Paint
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 Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Coastal Heart Shape Sea Shell Encrusted Mirror
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A coastal heart-shaped shell encrusted mirror. This piece would be fabulous in a grouping of similar mirrors, or on its own. Covered in a variety of seashells, this beauty is certain...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Wall 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 Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
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 Wall Mirrors
Materials
Iron
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 Wall Mirrors
Materials
Shell, Mirror, Wood
Mexican Stamped Metal and Ebonized Wood Pediment Top Wall Mirror
Located in New York, 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 Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Tramp Art 1900s Turn of the Century French Carved Mirror with Raised Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Tramp Art hand-carved wooden mirror from circa 1900 with circular protruding raised medallions in the corners. This French Tramp Art hand-carved wooden mirror, dating back t...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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 Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Folk Art wall mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art wall 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 wall mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art wall mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall mirrors, popular names associated with this style include Ira Yeager, and Oleksandra Rudenko. 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 wall 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 $8,053 while the average work can sell for $1,850.
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