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Vintage 1980s Mexican Folk Art Sterling Silver
Silver
2010s Mexican Folk Art Toys
Ceramic, Clay
2010s North American Folk Art Ceramics
Ceramic
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2010s Figurative Paintings
Clay, Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Beech
Early 20th Century Mexican Trunks and Luggage
Pine
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
2010s North American Folk Art Ceramics
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Maple
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Shelves
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Religious Items
Steel
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s Mexican Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Ceramic, Clay
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Paper
Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
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2010s Mexican Folk Art Toys
Ceramic, Clay
2010s Mexican Folk Art Ceramics
Ceramic, Clay, Acrylic
2010s Mexican Folk Art Ceramics
Clay, Acrylic
2010s Mexican Folk Art Ceramics
Ceramic, Acrylic, Clay
2010s Mexican Folk Art Ceramics
Ceramic, Acrylic, Clay
2010s Mexican Folk Art Ceramics
Ceramic, Clay, Acrylic
2010s Mexican Folk Art Ceramics
Clay, Ceramic, Acrylic
2010s Mexican Folk Art Ceramics
Clay, Ceramic, Acrylic
2010s Mexican Folk Art Toys
Ceramic, Clay
2010s Mexican Folk Art Toys
Ceramic, Clay
2010s North American Folk Art Ceramics
Ceramic
1990s Mexican Folk Art Ceramics
Ceramic, Clay, Acrylic
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Ceramics
Pottery
Vintage 1940s Mexican Ceramics
Ceramic
A Close Look at Folk Art Furniture
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.
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.