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Style: Primitive
Sculpted Wooden Oak Vase
Located in Richmond, VA
Flat oak sculpted vase. Can be used with any arrangement and in any space, but is especially good in space conscious settings, and pairs well with flattened flowers. Hole is 5/8" in ...
Category
2010s American Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak, Wood
Antique Apache Olla Jar Coiled Willow Wicker Devil's Claw Basket
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Apache Native American coiled olla jar shaped basket, willow, devil's claw. Early 20th century, Southwestern United States, most impressive large size, primitive hand-w...
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber, Willow
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Antique Teak Wood Container
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique original drum in solid teak wood. Finished with a natural oil revealing the natural wood grain and detail. Both sculptural and usable. Full dimensions; Top 10" diam...
Category
1950s Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak, Reclaimed Wood, Wood
Ceramic "Sans Titre" by Elisabeth Joulia
Located in PARIS, FR
Ceramic "Sans Titre" by Elisabeth Joulia.
Category
1960s French Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Primitive Abstract Wood Sculpture Object
Located in Richmond, VA
Hand sculpted oak wood art object sculpture. Measures 20.5" tall, 6" diameter at the thickest part. Has natural grain variation and some natural cracks.
Category
2010s American Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Oak
Wooden Sculpture African Madonna and Baby by Tutsi Rwanda Artist Ndatite Ilo
By Ndatite Ilo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tutsi tribe artist Ndatite Ilo from Rwanda hand-carved this unique Africanist wooden statue figurine sculpture. The artwork features a lovely black woman, a Madonna carrying a baby i...
Category
20th Century Rwandan Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Candle Holder
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved antique candle holder. This can also be used as a place holder for keys. Full dimensions; Base 8 x 8 x top 9.5" diameter x 34" hi...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Wooden Antique Statue
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique statue from Kalimantan. Hand carved from a single block of wood. Circa 1900.
This impressive statue was sourced in the spirit of Wa...
Category
20th Century Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Makonde Carved Figure
Located in London, GB
A fascinating large hand carved Shetani figure from the Makonde people of Tanzania. Named 'Daudi' which roughly translates to 'beloved'. The Shetani carved figures represent good spi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Articulated Wooden Figure of the Virgin Mary
Located in Leesburg, VA
19th century articulated wooden figure of the Virgin Mary
Anonymous
Spain; 19th century
Polychrome wood, inset glass eyes
Approximate size: 37 x 11 x 7 cm
An antique ‘Virgin...
Category
19th Century Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Sitting Man
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved primitive man from Kalimantan. Rare. Full dimensions; 12" wide at arms x 8" deep sitting x 20" high.
This antique hand carved statue was sourced in the spir...
Category
19th Century Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Primitive Clay Cooking Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive clay cooking bowl from Los Reyes Metzontla, Mexico. This vintage vessel is hand-sculpted, created and used circa 1950-1969 by the indigenous population of the isolated Mexi...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Andrianna Shamaris Copper African Currency on a Modern Stand
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black stand 5" x 5".
Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design.
Category
2010s Congolese Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Copper
19th Century American Primitive Distressed Solid Wood Machinist Tool Box Storage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century Antique American Primitive distressed solid wood machinist tool box storage. Item features a small removable interior boxes, frame to i...
Category
19th Century Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Inuit Artist George Noah Soapstone Sculpture "the Seal Hunter" Rankin Inlet
By George Noah
Located in Oakland, CA
Soapstone figure sculpture by Inuit artist George Noah of Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada on the Hudson Bay. "The Seal Hunter" hand carved soapstone for the hunters body and that of th...
Category
2010s Canadian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Soapstone
Primitive Pine Dough Box
Located in Baltimore, MD
25VJL114b Primitive pine dough box, measures :50”Lx22”Wx10”H Hungary, circa 1900, $240.00
Bread was an important staple for families who often had little ...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Italian Terracotta Vase
Located in Nijlen, BE
This thick-bellied terracotta vase from Italy is a beautiful model after the example of Mediterranean vases from the 17th C.
This item comes from th...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique 19th C American Primitive Wooden Distressed Paint Storage Tool Work Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C American Primitive Wooden Distressed Paint Storage Tool Work Box. Item features solid wood construction, distressed finish, very nice antique item, quality American cr...
Category
20th Century Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bronze Bracelet Cuff Object with Unique Markings
Located in New York, NY
Exact origin unknown. Handsome desk accessory.
Category
Early 20th Century French Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Terracotta Bowl from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Terracotta bowl from the border of Veracruz and Puebla, Mexico, circa 1970s with the characteristic knob off the lip. Known as "apaxtle" in the native Nahua language, these bowls ser...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Religious Polychrome Santos Wood Carving
Located in San Diego, CA
An early polychrome religious santos carving, circa 1800s. The piece is hand carved in a soft wood with original paint and polychrome finish on a wood...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Softwood
Mother Mary Madonna Wood Carved Polychrome Santo Santos, 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful hand-carved wood Santo of the Madonna, Mary mother of Christ.
The piece clearly shows signs of weathering, use, and age and was likely placed outside a church or shri...
Category
19th Century Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Antique Teak Wood Hand Carved Container
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique drum in solid teak wood. We removed the top and had our master carver add our unique minimalist carving to the thick aged teak wood. Finished with a natural oil rev...
Category
1950s Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
19th Century Millstone Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully chic and primitive 19th century carved stone millstone with a convex surface that makes it perfect for use as a bowl in your kitchen, or as a catchall for your keys on ...
Category
19th Century Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Early Primitive Robin Egg Blue Painted Tool Knife Box, 1860s
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a fabulous blue tool carrier, with original robins egg blue paint, original and natural wear. It's rare to find original paint! It is square naile...
Category
1860s American Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Primitive Styled Bowl from Mexico, circa 1970s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Rustic, Primitive styled "apaxtle" bowl from Veracruz, Mexico, circa 1970s. Terracotta water vessel from the the border of Puebla with Veracruz.
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta, Clay, Ceramic
Ancient Mediterranean Style Bull Shaped Jug Sculpture, France, 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Ancient mediterranean style bull shaped jug sculpture. Phoenician Karalis / Motya.
France 1970s
23 x 24 x 11 cm
Conditions: excellent, n...
Category
1970s French Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Primitive Pine Dough Box
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bread was an important staple for families who often had little else to eat. A steady supply required a lot of flour and hard work, frequently done cooperatively with groups of women sharing the kneading as well as the ovens. A dough box...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Charred Teak Wood Shallow Platter
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful wood grain in this minimalist shallow platter. This platter was hand made from a single piece of teak wood in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can...
Category
2010s Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
18th Century French Marble Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning 18th century French marble mortar with the best worn surface we've seen in years, with a tiger maple pestle. The perfect accessory for your kitchen. Fill with fruits and v...
Category
18th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Antique Italian Orcio Puglia #4, Colossal Terra Cotta Jar, Ochre and Umber Glaze
Located in Encinitas, CA
Antique Italian Orcio Puglia; large terracotta vessel with ochre & umber glaze.
Authentic Mediterranean antique pottery, two-handled amphora jar...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Japanese Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic and modern-in-spirit early 20th century Japanese hand-carved wooden tray of rectangular form raised on two runners, and with a circular convex bowl in the center. There are several knife marks on one side making us believe that this was used in the kitchen. Today its perfect for catching your keys, pocket change...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Primitive Antique Dough Bowl
Located in Bradenton, FL
A primitive style rectangular antique dough bowl or trencher bowl. Since colonial times these wooden bowls were found in every home to mix bread dough.
Category
19th Century Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Swedish Wabi Sabi Wooden Bowl, Late 1800s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Rare and large Swedish wooden bowl or tray in a primitive and wabi sabi style, produced in Sweden during the late 1800s.
This rare and elegant wooden bowl or tray in a primitive a...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Decorative Hand-Woven Mask from Panama, Nemboro by Ethic&Tropic
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Nemboro by Ethic&Tropic
Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
Vintage Rare Bronze Tribal Ancestor Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare vintage figure. Stylistically primitive and raw, this beautiful bronze statue represents an old protective ancestor or soul. The skeletal figure and large head e...
Category
1960s Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wabi Sabi Wood Platter
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful wood platter hand carved out of a single piece of wood that works well as a cheese board.
This wood platter was handmade in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosoph...
Category
1950s Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Teak Wood Shallow Platter
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful wood grain in this minimalist shallow platter. This platter was hand made from a single piece of reclaimed teak wood in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that ...
Category
2010s Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
19th Century American Dough Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful large 19th century American carved wood dough bowl with a wonderful shape, and an old iron repair. At some point in its lifetime, someone added a hanger on the back so it...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
18th Century Oak French Silver Chest Strongbox
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handmade oak silver chest. It was made to hold valuables such as silver coins, jewels or maps. This was the precursor to the modern day safe. It is...
Category
18th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Antique Asian Teak Wood Folk Style Tree Trunk Planter Originally Used as Mortar
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Primitive teak wood Folk style wooden tree trunk mortar from the 19th century with distressed appearance, ideal to be used as a rustic planter. Cre...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Moon Jar by Mugly, NYC
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mugly NYC is a Brooklyn based ceramic studio specializing in richly textured sculptural clay and porcelain that evoke the poetics of the handmade.
...
Category
2010s American Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Porcelain, Clay
Primitive Wooden Square Bowl
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage hand-carved primitive square wooden bowl.
Year: 1930s-40s
Style: Rustic Primitive
Dimensions: 8.5" wide x 8.5" deep x 1.5" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Burro by Ethic&Tropic
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
Ethiopian Carved Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles while sleeping, Ethiopian women would traditionally rest their heads on these petite wooden stands. The combination of conic base and con...
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Yin and Yang Antique Door
Located in New York, NY
Impressive teak wood doors with original hardware. This beautiful door could also be made into a coffee table, used as a head board or hung as a piece of art. The circle meaning is the Yin and the Yang. The black colour is Yin the darkness and white is Yang the clear situation. The left door is 26" wide and the right door is 28" wide. When life-force energy is appropriately balanced between Yin and Yang...
Category
1940s Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Group of Mounted Natural Sea Stone Specimens from Denmark
Located in New York, NY
A delightful grouping of natural sea stone specimens of flint and chalk from the shores of Denmark. Each stone is unique with the result of years of ero...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Danish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Metal
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Nemboro by Ethic&Tropic
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Nemboro by Ethic&Tropic
Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
Vintage Hand-Stitched Leather Dog Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Buttery leather puppy dog sculpture in the Style of Dmitri Omersa (ca. 1980s, USA).
Very good, vintage condition with light patina/normal age consistent with age/use (due to the han...
Category
1980s American Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Early 20th Century American Copper Confectioner's Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully patinated early 20th century American hammered copper confectioner's pot used in the candy and chocolate making process, with iron handles attached with hammered copper...
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
Antique Borneo Ironwood Sea Salvaged Ceremonial Wedding Paddle Art Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Antique ocean salvage Dayak Ironwood canoe paddle from East Kalimantan, Borneo. Carved from one piece of Ironwood, Kayu Belian, a very hard dense wood. This paddle takes weeks to make by hand. Also called a wedding paddle. It is tradition that the groom...
Category
19th Century East Asian Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Japanese Drifting Chair / Drifting Stool Drifting Object Animal
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese drifting chair / drifting stool
Drifting object animal
A dog-shaped stool made of drifting objects. It has a beautiful shape as an object.
Category
2010s Japanese Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Driftwood
Swedish Mora Clock 100% Paint
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora Clock Fryksdhal Style 100% Original paint.
Category
1830s Swedish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Nemboro Mono by Ethic&Tropic
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Nemboro Mono by Ethic&Tropic
Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Emb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
Primitive decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Primitive decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Andrianna Shamaris, Ethic&Tropic, Hiroyuki Nishimura, and Bovey Pottery. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $70 and tops out at $156,000 while the average work can sell for $1,200.
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