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What does primitive furniture mean?
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The term “primitive furniture” means pieces of wooden furniture produced by hand before the dawn of mass production. Often, people built their tables, desks, chairs and case goods by hand for use in their own homes or purchased them from a local village carpenter. Sometimes, you will see primitive furniture called early American country furniture. On 1stDibs, find a range of primitive furniture.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Tribal Geometric Primitive Camel Field Antique American Navajo Rug
Located in New York, NY
A highly decorative 20th century American Navajo Rug with an all-over geometric tribal design in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique American Primitive Hooked Rug, 1900s, 1C570
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique American Primitive hooked rug in beige shade with abstract/floral design. The
Category
Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$441 Sale Price
65% Off
Handmade Antique American Primitive Hooked Rug, 1920s, 1B182
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade American hooked rug. Deep red color with green design on it gives some autumn mood.
Category
Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$850 Sale Price
29% Off
Zabihi Collection Abstract American Hooked Scatter Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
A compelling Mid-20th Century American hooked rug.
Measures: 2'11" x 3'2''.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Primitive North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Jute
Indian Exercise Club from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A well scaled and beautifully patinated hand-turned Indian exercise club crafted of honey-toned maple.
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitive Native American Objects
Materials
Maple
Primitive American Hand Made Wood Carved Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic modern primitive bench. Hand carved weathered patina that has withstood the test of time
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Benches
Materials
Wood
$2,624 Sale Price
20% Off