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Early 19th Century New England Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century ladder back child's chair from New England in fantastic condition. This early chair is mortised and square nail construction.
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1870s American Adirondack Antique Unknown Primitives

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century New England Child's Chair
Early 19th Century New England Child's Chair

Early 19th Century New England Child's Chair

$956 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Decorated Blue Tin Tole Water Kettle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic tin blue paint decorated tole ware water kettle is in amazing as found condition. It has a blue ground with painted flowers on both sides. ...
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Primitives

Materials

Tin

19th Decorated Blue Tin Tole Water Kettle
19th Decorated Blue Tin Tole Water Kettle

19th Decorated Blue Tin Tole Water Kettle

$476 Sale Price
60% Off
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Mid-19th Century Child’s Grain Painted Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-19th century Benchmade child’s grain painted Miniature chest of drawers. A country piece in the American Empire style, with a step-back drawer and backsplash, above the case with...
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Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Unknown Primitives

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century Child’s Grain Painted Miniature Chest of Drawers
Mid-19th Century Child’s Grain Painted Miniature Chest of Drawers

Mid-19th Century Child’s Grain Painted Miniature Chest of Drawers

$996 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20.75 in W 17.5 in D 8 in
Native Kiowa 19th Century Pictorial Child's Teepee
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Child's teepee depicting highly graphic battle scene painted on brain tanned deer skin. This piece was acquired from Wilma Silvey, age 89, in 2005, white woman, was handed down through her husband's family, Joseph Silvey (Silverfish). His father was "Long Hair Hanging" (Kiowa Comanche) and his mother...
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Unknown Primitives

Materials

Other

Native Kiowa 19th Century Pictorial Child's Teepee
Native Kiowa 19th Century Pictorial Child's Teepee

Native Kiowa 19th Century Pictorial Child's Teepee

$38,500
H 38 in Dm 38 in
Primitive Cupboard Two-Door Farm House Jelly Rustic 19th Century
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Another wonderful early Rustic two-door original blue/gray cupboard with a great amount of storage space. It has four shelves inside. True antique pieces...
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Mid-19th Century American Rustic Antique Unknown Primitives

Materials

Pine

Primitive Cupboard Two-Door Farm House Jelly Rustic 19th Century
Primitive Cupboard Two-Door Farm House Jelly Rustic 19th Century

Primitive Cupboard Two-Door Farm House Jelly Rustic 19th Century

$2,250
H 70 in W 60.25 in D 13.75 in
Child's American Painted Pine Cupboard Completely Original and Quite Very Rare
Located in Chicago, IL
Child's American Painted Pine Cupboard Completely Original and Quite Very Rare Our American Pine Original Paint Child's Cupboard is finished in a stunning Georgian Blue with real antique glass knobs...
Category

Early 20th Century American Country Unknown Primitives

Materials

Pine, Paint, Glass

Child's American Painted Pine Cupboard Completely Original and Quite Very Rare
Child's American Painted Pine Cupboard Completely Original and Quite Very Rare

Child's American Painted Pine Cupboard Completely Original and Quite Very Rare

$2,400
H 46.5 in W 32 in D 17.5 in
Late 19th Century Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive Danish folk art tape loom, also known as a heddle or band loom. It is a traditional tool used for weaving narrow bands of fabric, such as belts, straps, or decorative trim...
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Late 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Unknown Primitives

Materials

Wood, Paint

Late 19th Century Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom
Late 19th Century Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom

Late 19th Century Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom

$350
H 7.5 in W 8.45 in D 0.55 in
Late 19th Century American Handmade Burled Wood Chair
Located in Wainscott, NY
Late 19th century American handmade burled wood chair Great looking accent chair with beautiful patina and wood grain. Dimensions: 37 in. H x 15....
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Late 19th Century American Antique Unknown Primitives

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century American Handmade Burled Wood Chair
Late 19th Century American Handmade Burled Wood Chair

Late 19th Century American Handmade Burled Wood Chair

$1,200
H 37 in W 15.75 in D 16 in
Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a charming, very rustic hooded rocking cradle with an interesting and unusual “bird house” with a circular opening, built into the shallow hood,...
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Late 19th Century Irish Rustic Antique Unknown Primitives

Materials

Oak, Pine

Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle
Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle

Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle

$395
H 31 in W 37 in D 17 in
Unusual Folk aRT "CARTOON" hand painted child's high chair /tray
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Folk aRT "CARTOON" hand painted child's high chair /tray,, Charming little item.. Retains original paint ,,surface,,, Minor veneer missing ( back side). see photo,,Very usabl...
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1920s American Folk Art Vintage Unknown Primitives

Materials

Wood

Unusual Folk aRT "CARTOON" hand painted child's high chair /tray
Unusual Folk aRT "CARTOON" hand painted child's high chair /tray

Unusual Folk aRT "CARTOON" hand painted child's high chair /tray

$980
H 36 in W 22 in D 21 in
19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
Rare painted iron standing floor lamp made to burn oil but converted to electricity. Nice lines and detail with upturned feet, scroll work and finial at top. See measurements below.
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Early 19th Century American Primitive Antique Unknown Primitives

Materials

Iron

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp
19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp

$900
H 64 in W 15.5 in D 16 in
Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique carved and decorated ship's figurehead, circa 1890, depicting a regal bird with a beak. The sculpture is in original paint. Although there has been much paint loss and age cr...
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique Unknown Primitives

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead
Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead

Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead

$3,245 Sale Price
44% Off
H 79 in W 10 in D 10 in
Inca Style Double Candlestick Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
South/Central American (Incan/Mayan) style double candleholder. Bottom is marked J.P. (or J.R.) Combes Aigues-Vives, Aude (town in southern France) 65 (1965) Piece Unique. Combes ma...
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20th Century Unknown Primitives

Inca Style Double Candlestick Holder
Inca Style Double Candlestick Holder

Inca Style Double Candlestick Holder

$695
H 17.5 in W 11 in D 4.5 in
Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 18th century Italian carved and dovetailed walnut alms box, circa 1725 Large dovetails and old handwrought nails give this small scale box a hea...
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Unknown Primitives

Materials

Iron

Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box
Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box

Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box

$1,750
H 11.25 in W 13.5 in D 18 in
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-9Thc Original Mustard Painted Furkin From NE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original chrome yellow original painted firkin or bucket, with lid, was found in New England.The the condition is very good. Nice strap bands or fingers with copper nails.
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Primitives

Materials

Wood

-9Thc Original Mustard Painted Furkin From NE
-9Thc Original Mustard Painted Furkin From NE

-9Thc Original Mustard Painted Furkin From NE

H 10 in W 11 in D 12 in
19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand carved dough bowl has amazing Undisturbed patina and aged burn marks on the interior. This hand carved dough bowl is in fine cond...
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Primitives

Materials

Pine

19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl from New England
19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl from New England

19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl from New England

H 4 in W 14 in D 10 in
Large 1930s Folk Art Shell Encrusted Owl in Brown Black and White
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
What a great way to add a touch of whimsical decor to a room! Covered in various types of sea shells, this tall bird captures the exquisite craftsmansh...
Category

20th Century Philippine Primitive Unknown Primitives

Materials

Shell

Large 1930s Folk Art Shell Encrusted Owl in Brown Black and White
Large 1930s Folk Art Shell Encrusted Owl in Brown Black and White

Large 1930s Folk Art Shell Encrusted Owl in Brown Black and White

H 11.25 in W 6 in D 5 in
19th Century Early Pine Saddle/Saddle Blanket Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century handmade of pine and square nail construction. This fantastic rack was found in Montana on a ranch and has amazing undisturbed surface. The condition is very good with n...
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Primitives

Materials

Pine

19th Century Early Pine Saddle/Saddle Blanket Rack
19th Century Early Pine Saddle/Saddle Blanket Rack

19th Century Early Pine Saddle/Saddle Blanket Rack

H 64 in W 54 in D 24 in
Tall Hand Carved Wood Tramp Art Keepsake Box with Lid on Stand
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Often known as “prison art” the most widely acknowledged term for this lovely carved wood piece of Folk Art is know as “Tramp Art”. This particular piece is...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Unknown Primitives

Materials

Wood

Tall Hand Carved Wood Tramp Art Keepsake Box with Lid on Stand
Tall Hand Carved Wood Tramp Art Keepsake Box with Lid on Stand

Tall Hand Carved Wood Tramp Art Keepsake Box with Lid on Stand

H 11 in W 11 in D 8 in
Early 20th Century Cast Iron Cow Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original painted cast iron cow door stop is in in good condition. It is unsigned but looks like a Hubley.
Category

1930s American Country Vintage Unknown Primitives

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Cow Door Stop
Early 20th Century Cast Iron Cow Door Stop

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Cow Door Stop

H 9 in W 14 in D 3 in
Set of Three Primitive Folk Art Tripod Stools
Located in Peabody, MA
An assorted collection of handmade primitive stools with tripod legs, circa 19th and 20th century. Included is a walnut live edge stool circa 1870s, se...
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19th Century American Primitive Antique Unknown Primitives

Materials

Chestnut, Maple, Walnut

Set of Three Primitive Folk Art Tripod Stools
Set of Three Primitive Folk Art Tripod Stools

Set of Three Primitive Folk Art Tripod Stools

H 32.75 in W 21 in D 23.75 in
Collection of 19th Century Horse Blanket Pillows / 5 Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine 19th century horse blanket pillows are in fine condition and all have tobacco colored cotton linen backings. There are a total of five pillows in this collection. Fantasti...
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Primitives

Materials

Wool

Collection of 19th Century Horse Blanket Pillows / 5 Pieces
Collection of 19th Century Horse Blanket Pillows / 5 Pieces

Collection of 19th Century Horse Blanket Pillows / 5 Pieces

H 20 in W 20 in D 5 in
Iron Painted Bull Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine handmade Folk Art bull has a amazing untouched surface and is very heavy. It is in very good condition.
Category

1890s American Adirondack Antique Unknown Primitives

Materials

Iron

Iron Painted Bull Door Stop
Iron Painted Bull Door Stop

Iron Painted Bull Door Stop

H 5.5 in W 9 in D 3 in
19th Century Set of 2 Original Green Painted Firkins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These two original painted green furkins are in good condition and are early cut nail construction. One is signed by the maker Murdock JN. Top smaller green bucket is in fantastic co...
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Early 19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Primitives

Materials

Wood

19th Century Set of 2 Original Green Painted Firkins
19th Century Set of 2 Original Green Painted Firkins

19th Century Set of 2 Original Green Painted Firkins

H 15 in Dm 17 in
1930s Indonesian Handwoven Rattan and Bamboo Hauling Basket
Located in Middleburg, VA
Beautiful handwoven Indonesian hauling basket made from rattan and bamboo with a remarkable deep color and patina. This Agrarian art makes for a beautiful display or storage piece in...
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20th Century Indonesian Unknown Primitives

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

1930s Indonesian Handwoven Rattan and Bamboo Hauling Basket
1930s Indonesian Handwoven Rattan and Bamboo Hauling Basket

1930s Indonesian Handwoven Rattan and Bamboo Hauling Basket

H 24 in Dm 14 in
1930s Indonesian Handwoven Rattan and Bamboo Hauling Basket
Located in Middleburg, VA
Beautiful handwoven Indonesian hauling basket made from rattan and bamboo with a remarkable deep color and patina. This Agrarian art makes for a beautiful display or storage piece in...
Category

20th Century Indonesian Unknown Primitives

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

1930s Indonesian Handwoven Rattan and Bamboo Hauling Basket
1930s Indonesian Handwoven Rattan and Bamboo Hauling Basket

1930s Indonesian Handwoven Rattan and Bamboo Hauling Basket

H 24 in Dm 14 in

Unknown primitives for sale on 1stDibs.

Unknown primitives are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wool and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown primitives, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original primitives by Unknown were created in the folk art style in united states during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown primitives can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $450 and can go as high as $1,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $685.
Questions About Unknown Primitives
  • Are paintings by unknown artists worth anything?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, paintings by unknown artists may be worth something in some cases. When a painting’s maker isn't a well-known artist or is completely anonymous, factors like the visual appeal, historical significance, previous ownership and condition will determine the value of a painting. A certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can evaluate your piece using these criteria and provide you with an estimated value for your art. Shop a wide range of paintings on 1stDibs.

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