Tramp Art

Tramp art is a carpentry style that originated at the end of the 19th century in America. The massive usage of wooden cigar boxes mostly in the mid-1800s spurred interest in this art form. The box and the photo frames were the most common shapes, and even though there were no standards or guidelines to follow it was solely left to the artist to do the work. There were objects made in every possible shape as well as design, including huge furniture and charms. Tramp art can be classified as a democratic art form because it provides the liberty of creating different creations from resources. Some of the distinguishing characteristics of tramp art include carving, the restoration of inexpensive or usable wood from cigar pans and carriers.

Tramp art was created by people who aren't professional craftsmen. The wood was cut down and then categorized into different design piles, and they made things for themselves. Some sources indicate that tramp art was created by Scandinavian and German immigrants, some of them itinerant workers and traders, which implies that they went to sell goods and services from place to place. However, not all tramp art was created for permanent homes and some were for travelers or people. Assembling tramp art pieces required time and patience. Some products, such as large furniture sets, take many years to create. Tramp arts are known to promote richness in the looks, style, and interior. Tramp art's vintage and antique collections are in spectacular designs which should be considered for the home decors.

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