Folk Art Wall Decorations
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
LItografia Flowers 2238/2400 edita da C.M.O.A - Andy Warhol
By Andy Warhol
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
I Fiori di Andy Warhol fecero la loro prima comparsa sulla scena artistica di New York nel 1964 quando vennero esposti alla Leo Castelli Galley. riscuotendo un’enorme successo.
Flow...
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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
Original Antique Print of Dogs, 1847, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of dogs
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color.
Publi...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Tiger Stripe Maple Picture Frame. English, 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful tiger stripe or flamed maple frame
Solid wood. Not veneered
Totally original patina. A delightful colour
The measurement given below is the outside of the frame
Free UK...
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1860s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Maple
Reverse Glass Painting of Saint George and the Dragon
Located in Stamford, CT
Verre églomisé, or reverse glass painting with gilding of Saint George and the Dragon. St George shown riding his steed, slaying the dragon...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass
Vintage American Sampler Dated "1929" Made by "MCB"
Located in Incline Village, NV
Simply a beautiful and well made "American Sampler On Linen" with initials "MCB" bordered in blue; in excellent and all original condition. A stitched green framed border; features ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Linen
Early 19th Century Folk Art Child Portrait Painting
Located in Seguin, TX
Early 19th century folk art oil on thick paper portrait painting of a little girl in red dress with lace trim holding a woven straw rattle and sitting in a painted thumb back chair...
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood, Paint, Paper
Roberto Benites Pair of Modernist Figural Paintings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of acrylic paintings on canvas of traditional Peruvian figures executed in a modernist minimalist folk style. Signed Roberto Benites and presented in wood frames.
Category
20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Original Antique Print of Pigeons, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of pigeons.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color.
Publish...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Giant Breve, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a giant breve.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Framed Print of a Black Bear, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a black bear presented in an antique oak frame
Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
Published, 1847.
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Oak, Paper
Original Antique Print of a Hummingbird, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a hummingbird presented in a slightly distressed antique gilt frame.
Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color.
Published, 1847.
Free shipping.
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Gesso, Paper
French, 19th Century Iron Shoemakers Shop Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
Original riveted sheet iron shoemakers shop sign. Unique find,
France, circa 1800-1850. Traces of red paint visible.
Weathered.
Category
19th Century French Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Iron
Silk Embroidery Needlework Mounted Picture Panel 19thC
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Silk Embroidery Needlework Mounted Picture Panel
A continental needlework of figures in a romantic setting amongst a rural background in an ebonised and gilt frame mounted with red...
Category
19th Century French Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of shells.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
Publishe...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Artisan wabi sabi fiber art wall hanging, Netherlands 1975
Located in ECHT, NL
Exceptional large fiber art wall hanging. Hand made from natural fiber.
Three metal rods have been woven into the piece to keep the rectangular shape of the piece. Despite the age i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Natural Fiber
Original Antique Print of Seals, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of seals.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color.
Published...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of an Owl, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of an owl.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after cpt. brown with original hand color.
Publishe...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of an Elephant, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of an elephant.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
Pub...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of Beetles, 1847, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of beetles.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original color.
Published, 1...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Print of Fish. French, C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of fish
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Chromo-lithograph
Published, C.1920
Free shipping.
Category
1920s French Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Vintage Embroidered Picture "Beautiful Rose" in a Golden Frame
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage Embroidered Picture "Beautiful Rose" in a Golden Frame from the Mid-Century.
This lovely artwork features a stunning hand-embroidered rose motif in soft colors, set w...
Category
1950s French Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Framed Original Antique Print of A Brown Bear, circa 1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a brown bear
Copperplate photogravure engraving by Walter L. Colls.
Good quality wove paper
Published C.1900
In an antique oak frame
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of Beetles, 1847, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of beetles.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original color.
Published, 1...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Fruit Crow, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a fruit crow
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color.
Pub...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Antique Hand-Carved English Oak Plate Rack
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique English plate rack featuring a hand-carved floral and berry pattern with eagle pediments to each side. Two shelves; ready to hang. Plates not included.
Category
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Oak
Antique Persian Qajar Dynasty Ceramic Polychrome Framed Mosaic Tile Panel 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful set of four Qajar Dynasty polychrome glazed tiles. The tiles are set within an iron frame with hanger on the back for displaying along the wall. Features two figures with...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
1975 David Moss Bet Alpha Abstract Jewish Judaica Hebrew Ketuba Print 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare 1975 abstract Judaica Ketuba print by David Moss. Shows a stacked arangement of Hebrew letters shaped and filled with Hebrew text in purple, pink, and blue. Published by Bet-Alp...
Category
1970s Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
1975 David Moss Bet Alpha Wedding Marriage Ketuba Wine Goblet Print 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare 1975 Judaica print by David Moss, titled Ketubah. Features a black and white frame surrounding a Kiddush / wine goblet on an orange ground, stacked with the Hebrew text of a ket...
Category
1970s Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Scarlet Bullfinch, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Scarlet Bullfinch
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
Original...
Category
1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Set of 6 Large Scale Original Antique Prints of Bats, circa 1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Amazing images of bats.
Copperplate photogravure engravings by Walter L. Colls.
Good quality wove paper
Published C.1900
Free shipping.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Early 20thC American Needlepoint Sampler Circa, 1920.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Early 1900's American sampler, under glass; nicely, professionally mounted and displayed in appropriate contemporary black frame with narrow red inset. Hand cross stitched on linen; ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Tapestry
Framed Antique Turkish Ottoman Sash End, late 19th c.
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame.
Late 19th C. Turkey.
Ready to go on a wall.
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Framed Antique Turkish Ottoman Sash End, late 19th c.
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame.
Late 19th C. Turkey
Ready to go on a wall.
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Evelyn Ackerman Birds and Tree Hand-Woven Wool Tapestry, 1960s
Located in Coronado, CA
A wonderful, utterly charming woven wool tapestry by Evelyn Ackerman as part of the ERA line, depicting 2 birds and a tree in vibrant greens, red, orange, and yellow. This piece was ...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Wood
Original Antique Print of a Rook, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Rook
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
Original color
Publi...
Category
1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Firecrest, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Firecrest
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
Original color
...
Category
1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Puffin, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Puffin
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
Original color
Pub...
Category
1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Yellow-Browed Warbler, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Yellow-browed Warbler
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
Orig...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Bat, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a bat.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color.
Published...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Shore Lark, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Shore Lark
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
Original color
...
Category
1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Spine-Tailed Swallow, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Spine-tailed Swallow
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
Origi...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Grey Shrike, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Grey Shrike
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
Original color...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Red-Backed Shrike, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Red-backed Shrike
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
Original...
Category
1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Crested Tit, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Crested Tit
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
Original color...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Chough, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Chough
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
Original color
Pub...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Long-Tailed Tit, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Long-tailed Tit
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
Original c...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Snowy Owl, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Snowy Owl
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
Original color
...
Category
1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Tree Sparrow, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Tree Sparrow
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
Original colo...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Parrot Crossbill, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Parrot Crossbill
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
Original ...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Blue Tit, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Blue Tit
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
Original color
P...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
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Paper
Original Antique Print of a Wall Creeper, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Wall Creeper
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
Original colo...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
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Paper
Original Antique Print of a Red-Throated Pipit, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Red-throated Pipit
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
Origina...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of an Avocet, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of an Avocet
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
Original color
Pu...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Missel Thrush, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Missel Thrush
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
Original col...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Print of Butterflies. French, C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of butterflies
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Chromo-lithograph
Published, C.1920
Free shipping.
Category
1920s French Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of Butterflies, 1847, Unframed
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of butterflies.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color.
Pub...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
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Paper
Original Antique Print of Parrots, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of parrots.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color.
Publish...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Hoopoe, 1847, Unframed
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a hoopoe.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
Publis...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Folk Art wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art wall decorations 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 decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, folk art, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art wall decorations made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall decorations, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Purvis Young, Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo, and Arthur Nevin. 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 decorations differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $20 and tops out at $48,000 while the average work can sell for $949.
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