19th Century Bavarian Wooden Carved Crucifix
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian More Folk Art
Wood
People Also Browsed
Antique 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Picture Frames
Glass, Fruitwood
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Other
Late 19th Century Victorian Portrait Prints
Lithograph
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Vases
Wood
Antique 19th Century German Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Other
20th Century Folk Art Figurative Prints
Lithograph
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Coat Racks and Stands
Paint
19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Oil
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Decorative Art
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Vintage 1960s German Folk Art Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Prints
Paint, Paper
Finding the Right folk-art for You
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.