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Style: Primitive
Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl 1910s-1930s Primitive Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese wooden bowl with legs. The wooden bowl is dyed black. It is likely that this was made as a manger. However, there is no evidence that it was ever used, so I ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl 1910s-1930s Primitive Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl 1910s-1930s Primitive Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl 1910s-1930s Primitive Wabi-Sabi

Large Chinese Neolithic Period Banshan Painted Clay Pottery Handled Water Jar Hu
Located in Forney, TX
A rare Chinese Neolithic period Majiayao culture / possibly late Yangshao culture, Banshan type, Gansu Province, Northern China, 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C., large earthenware water jar ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Clay

Large Chinese Neolithic Period Banshan Painted Clay Pottery Handled Water Jar Hu
Large Chinese Neolithic Period Banshan Painted Clay Pottery Handled Water Jar Hu

Large Chinese Neolithic Period Banshan Painted Clay Pottery Handled Water Jar Hu

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Sumba Comb
Located in New York, NY
Worn by adult noblewomen high on the head, like a crown. These hand cut combs from Sumba are usually hand carved from mottled tortoiseshell or occasionally from buffalo horn. These t...
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20th Century Indonesian Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Sumba Comb
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Sumba Comb

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Sumba Comb

Exquisite Brown, Tongue and Groove Wooden Top Table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Unique wooden top table estimated from early 20th century with single drawer sourced in Japan with full piece top and tongue and groove detailing.
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20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Exquisite Brown, Tongue and Groove Wooden Top Table
Exquisite Brown, Tongue and Groove Wooden Top Table

Exquisite Brown, Tongue and Groove Wooden Top Table

Primitive Japanese Wooden Top Table in Brown
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Unique Wooden Top Table estimated from 1800s sourced in Japan with full piece top and tongue and groove detailing.
Category

20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Primitive Japanese Wooden Top Table in Brown
Primitive Japanese Wooden Top Table in Brown

Primitive Japanese Wooden Top Table in Brown

Andrianna Shamaris Tribal Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Tribal tin necklace worn in wedding ceremonies from Papua. Set on a modern steel Stand. Large collection available. All vary in height and diameter. Please inquire. Andrianna Shamar...
Category

1950s Vintage Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Steel, Tin

Andrianna Shamaris Tribal Necklace
Andrianna Shamaris Tribal Necklace

Andrianna Shamaris Tribal Necklace

Shekhawati Desert Zone, India, Monolithic Stone Pots with Handles
Located in Mexico City, MX
In the great Indian desert - the Thar - in a place called Shekhawati, very close to the Indian-Pakistani border, these wonderful pieces were acquired. Monolithic stone pots of vario...
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19th Century Indian Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Shekhawati Desert Zone, India, Monolithic Stone Pots with Handles
Shekhawati Desert Zone, India, Monolithic Stone Pots with Handles

Shekhawati Desert Zone, India, Monolithic Stone Pots with Handles

Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
For the primitive collector. This stunning bench is hand-carved from a single teakwood root from Madura. Beautiful antique bamboo legs in contrast. Rare. This bench was sourced in t...
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Early 1900s Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench
Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench

Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench

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Pottery jar, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture
Located in seoul, KR
Large and small two-handled jars, pitchers, bowls, and beakers are the most common forms produced during the Machang phase of the Majiayao (or Gansu Yangshao) culture. The decorative...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Pottery jar, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture
Pottery jar, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture

Pottery jar, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture

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H 11.82 in Dm 4.73 in
Rare Hand Carved Antique Japanese Marble or Granite Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and one of a kind Buddha sculpture. There are only very few people in the world who can accurately date this hand carved marble or granite Japanese Buddha head...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

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Marble

Rare Hand Carved Antique Japanese Marble or Granite Buddha Head Sculpture
Rare Hand Carved Antique Japanese Marble or Granite Buddha Head Sculpture

Rare Hand Carved Antique Japanese Marble or Granite Buddha Head Sculpture

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H 8.65 in W 6.3 in D 7.1 in
Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e
Located in New York, NY
Stunning antique Japanese lacquer hair comb with a geometric petal-like background of stylized chrysanthemums and flowers done in gold and red maki-e. Possibly Edo or Meiji time peri...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e
Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e

Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e

H 1.7 in W 3.5 in D 0.25 in
Khmer Bronze Hairpin
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Elegant and refined Khmer bronze hairpin dating between the 12th and 15th century.
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15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Khmer Bronze Hairpin
Khmer Bronze Hairpin

Khmer Bronze Hairpin

H 5.12 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in
Pair of Cloisonné Bronze Vases, Japan, Circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of cloisonné bronze vases, Japan, circa 1900, accident on one, slight depression Measures: H 19cm, D 10cm.
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20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Cloisonné Bronze Vases, Japan, Circa 1900
Pair of Cloisonné Bronze Vases, Japan, Circa 1900

Pair of Cloisonné Bronze Vases, Japan, Circa 1900

H 7.49 in Dm 3.94 in
Rare Chinese Antique Bamboo Incense Burner, Qing period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
This is a rare ding-shaped incense burner using bamboo. Ding (鼎) is a tool used in ancient Chinese magical rituals, and while bronze ware is common, this ...
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17th Century Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo

Rare Chinese Antique Bamboo Incense Burner, Qing period
Rare Chinese Antique Bamboo Incense Burner, Qing period

Rare Chinese Antique Bamboo Incense Burner, Qing period

H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 5.32 in
Japanese Antique Open Shelf Unit, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This Japanese antique cabinet was produced in the Taisho period (1912-1926). This furniture was produced with the same tradition and advanced techniques as Japanese shrines. Our to...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Open Shelf Unit, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Japanese Antique Open Shelf Unit, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Japanese Antique Open Shelf Unit, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

H 38.19 in W 35.83 in D 13.19 in
Japanese Antique Primitive Exhibition Table, Wooden Low Table
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a Japanese display stand. The Material is zelkova, a wood unique to Japan. It is a very rare item. It is finished by a craftsman ...
Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Exhibition Table, Wooden Low Table
Japanese Antique Primitive Exhibition Table, Wooden Low Table

Japanese Antique Primitive Exhibition Table, Wooden Low Table

H 4.73 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Japanese Antique Primitive Side Table 1860s-1920s / Coffee Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old primitive style side table made in Japan. This furniture was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). You can feel the strength of natural wood, which cannot be felt ...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Side Table 1860s-1920s / Coffee Table Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Side Table 1860s-1920s / Coffee Table Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Side Table 1860s-1920s / Coffee Table Wabi Sabi

H 17.72 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in
Primitive Solid Wooden Wabi-Sabi Pedestal or Side Table
Located in London, GB
A large thick wooden pedestal in primitive natural form. France, c1930s. Albeit hard to accurately age. Wabi-sabi in nature, full of natures splendid imperfections, ideal as a ped...
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Mid-20th Century French Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Primitive Solid Wooden Wabi-Sabi Pedestal or Side Table
Primitive Solid Wooden Wabi-Sabi Pedestal or Side Table

Primitive Solid Wooden Wabi-Sabi Pedestal or Side Table

H 27.17 in Dm 14.18 in
Antique Rare Chinese Enameled Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl
Located in Brea, CA
Qing dynasty an unique antique important rare Chinese enameled Famille rose porcelain bowl with mark DaQingDaoGuangNianZhi , hand painted. ...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Rare Chinese Enameled Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl
Antique Rare Chinese Enameled Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl

Antique Rare Chinese Enameled Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl

H 2.25 in Dm 4.75 in
Antique Bamboo Straw Hat / Wabi Sabi , Display
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An old hat hand-woven bamboo and straw. We found this in Japan, but it's not clear where or when it was made. The texture of the bamboo that has changed over time is amazing. This wo...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo, Straw

Antique Bamboo Straw Hat / Wabi Sabi , Display
Antique Bamboo Straw Hat / Wabi Sabi , Display

Antique Bamboo Straw Hat / Wabi Sabi , Display

H 8.67 in Dm 19.69 in
Previously Available Items
Japanese Antique Wooden Exhibition Stand / Early 20th Century / WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wooden stand. Because there are many cut marks, it is estimated that it has been used for a long time on workbenches, etc. The unique representation of the wood created by long-term use is recommended as an exhibition stand...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Wooden Exhibition Stand / Early 20th Century / WabiSabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Exhibition Stand / Early 20th Century / WabiSabi

Japanese Antique Wooden Exhibition Stand / Early 20th Century / WabiSabi

H 3.94 in W 23.23 in D 11.42 in
Antique Wrought Iron Metal Primitive Rustic Buggy Carriage Wheels, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Wrought Iron Metal 54" Primitive Rustic Buggy Carriage Wheels - a Pair. Great to convert to a dining table or other decorative projects. Item features heavy iron construction...
Category

19th Century Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Metal Primitive Rustic Buggy Carriage Wheels, a Pair
Antique Wrought Iron Metal Primitive Rustic Buggy Carriage Wheels, a Pair

Antique Wrought Iron Metal Primitive Rustic Buggy Carriage Wheels, a Pair

H 7 in Dm 54 in

Primitive antiquities for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive antiquities for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage antiquities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive antiquities made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original antiquities, popular names associated with this style include and Andrianna Shamaris. 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 antiquities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $238 and tops out at $10,200 while the average work can sell for $3,650.

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