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Craftsmen of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries were influenced by their native countries and, upon their arrival in America, by the communities in which they settled. They were blacksmiths, potters, weavers and needle workers, basket makers, glass blowers, cabinet makers and wood carvers. They painted walls and floor cloths, portraits and trade signs. They made high style furniture in the city and country style pieces in the villages, pieced quilts, and wrought iron at the forge. They created things for home and family which lasted generations. The furniture and craft works that survived are prized now for their form and design. Far from their utilitarian beginnings, they have been elevated to the status of works of art. Antique toys, painted furniture, redware and weathervanes not enshrined in museums are being sold at auctions, commanding prices beyond the means of most collectors. This site is your bridge from America's handmade past to its multi-faceted descendants, the traditional artists and contemporary craftsman of traditionalfolkart.com. They can provide you with period reproductions, show you new American classics or fulfill the commission of your dreams. Browse the categories and visit the artist pages, a showcase of original, limited edition and one-of-a-kind art and craft. Visit the websites of your favorites, and be sure to mention this site when you place an order. Tell-a-friend and help us grow. We want traditionalfolkart.com to be your definitive source for the finest furniture and the most imaginative collection of original crafts & folk art on the internet. traditionalfolkart.com - Committed to continuing the tradition of American handmade folk art, furniture and fine crafts. |
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