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Rustic French Primitive Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French primitive chair France, early 20th century Artisan crafted, rustic look and feel Chair
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Early 20th Century French Antique Primitive Chair

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Rope, Wood

Antique Rustic French Primitive Chair
Rustic French Primitive Chair
H 35 in W 20.75 in D 19.25 in
Antique Primitive Chair 1900s / Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old style primitive chair. Its age is estimated to be furniture from the 1860s to 1900s. While
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Antique Primitive Chair

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Elm

Set of Ten Primitive Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of ten primitive pine chairs with great design. Comfortable.
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1910s Italian Antique Primitive Chair

Materials

Pine

Antique Set of Ten Primitive Chairs
Set of Ten Primitive Chairs
H 38 in W 10 in D 17 in
Swedish Rustic Folk Art Primitive Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rustic folk art chair from Northern Sweden. The chair is unique and hand-made into a primitive
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Primitive Chair

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Pine

Antique Swedish Rustic Folk Art Primitive Chair
Swedish Rustic Folk Art Primitive Chair
H 34.26 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
19th Century Rawhide Primitive Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare set of 8 handmade wooden dining chairs with rawhide seats, c. 1850's. Each chair has
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19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Chair

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Leather, Elm

Pair Of French Arte Populaire Primitive Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An outstanding pair of Arte Populaire side chairs from the South of France. Wonderfully carved from
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Primitive Chair

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Olive

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1920s / Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old primitive style chair made in Japan. Originally used as a threshing mortar, it is a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Primitive Chair

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Wood

Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique chair from the Showa era. The deep-colored genuine leather has a unique texture
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Primitive Chair

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Leather

Primitive Walnut Chair 19th Century English Wabi Sabi style Antique chair
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A rare antique primitive chair of unusual design from the 1820s. The seat and back are made from
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Early 19th Century English Primitive Antique Primitive Chair

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Walnut

Primitive Early 19th or Late 18th Century Swedish Chair
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Primitive Chair or Backstool Excellent condition, naturally pale washed patina Sweden Circa 1820.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Chair

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Pine

Charming Antique Primitive Folk Art Chairs, from Northern Sweden Made in Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Charming antique primitive chairs in folk art made in northern Sweden. Made by hand in solid pine
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Primitive Chair

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Pine

Primitive Wood Chair from Japan 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Wooden Chair Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old primitive chair discovered in Japan. Details of this chair are unknown. It is also
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Primitive Chair

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Wood

18th Century Rare Swedish Folk Art Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
The primitive chair was hewn out of a single log and dated around 1780s. Height 30.5" X Width 17
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18th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Chair

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Wood

Antique New England T-Back Punch Holes Seat Maple Chair, 1880s
Located in Germantown, MD
. Antique maple Chair, Punched Hole Seat, Perforated Seat, Primitive Chair, Rustic, Desk Chair, Dining Chair
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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Primitive Chair

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Maple

Swedish 19th Century Folk Art Side Chairs in Patinated Pinewood
Located in Odense, DK
pinewood with black lacquered seats. Traditionally, these primitive chairs stood in the farmhouses, where
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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Primitive Chair

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Pine

Antique Pair Pennsylvania Plank Seat Chairs, 19th Century.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Pair Pennsylvania Plank Seat Chairs 19th Century Matching pair of antique primitive
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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Primitive Chair

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Wood

18th Century Primitive Child Chair
Located in Stockbridge, GA
18th century Primitive child chair.
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Mid-18th Century French Primitive Antique Primitive Chair

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Oak

18th Century Primitive Child Chair
18th Century Primitive Child Chair
H 24.5 in W 16.75 in D 17 in
Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A charming primitive early 19th century Swedish / Scandinavian armchair. Great Patina and organic
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Early 20th Century Swedish Primitive Antique Primitive Chair

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Wood

Pair of Primitive French Antique Style Side Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful chairs full of Wabi-Sabi style. French craftsmanship, antique 1800's with lovingly
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19th Century Primitive Antique Primitive Chair

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Wood

Pair of Primitive Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These French primitive side chairs are a true embodiment of rustic charm and artisanal
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Late 19th Century French Primitive Antique Primitive Chair

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Wood

Pair of Primitive Side Chairs
Pair of Primitive Side Chairs
H 25.5 in W 18 in D 15 in
Primitive Rustic Minimal Chair Stool, Asia, 19th Century
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
An antique Asian rustic low chair from the 19th century, most likely from burma. carved seat
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1850s Burmese Primitive Antique Primitive Chair

Materials

Wood

19th Century Primitive Indian Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
Exceptional and rare 19th century Indian chair, the primitive hand crafted hardwood construction
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19th Century Indian Antique Primitive Chair

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Metal

19th Century Primitive Indian Chair
19th Century Primitive Indian Chair
H 40.56 in W 18.51 in D 42.52 in
Primitive Rush Seat Side Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A diminutive rush seat side chair with a ladder back. Featuring traces of the original blue paint
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Late 19th Century British Rustic Antique Primitive Chair

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Rush, Ash, Pine

Primitive Rush Seat Side Chair
Primitive Rush Seat Side Chair
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 13.39 in
Pair Primitive American Antique 19th Century Spindle Back Wood Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair primitive American antique 19th-century spindle or rod back wood chairs. Handmade with
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Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Chair

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Hardwood

Primitive Wabi Sabi Carved Tripod Side Chair
Located in Meer, VAN
Primitive Wabi Sabi Carved Tripod Side Chair, Europe, 19th Century. This is a stunning antique
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19th Century European Primitive Antique Primitive Chair

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Wood

Primitive Wabi Sabi Carved Tripod Side Chair
Primitive Wabi Sabi Carved Tripod Side Chair
H 29.93 in W 18.51 in D 22.45 in
Primitive 18th Century Folk Art Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century hedge row chair in elm from England. Has the crest detail on top. Beautiful patina
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Primitive Chair

Primitive 18th Century Folk Art Chair
Primitive 18th Century Folk Art Chair
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 15.5 in
Primitive Hand Carved Wood and Leather Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Price is per chair. Great primitive handmade carved wood and patinated leather chairs. Perfect
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Early 19th Century Antique Primitive Chair

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Leather, Wood

Primitive 19th century Windsor chair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Good example of a primitive Windsor chair. All original with ash and elm wood. Not 100 % sturdy but
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Primitive Chair

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Ash, Elm

Primitive 19th century Windsor chair
Primitive 19th century Windsor chair
H 38.59 in W 22.84 in D 15.75 in
Primitive Swedish Pine Log Chair or Kubbestol
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive Swedish pine log chair, or kubbestol, from Dalarna circa 1770-1789. Flip-seat for storage
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Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Primitive Chair

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Brass

Primitive Swedish Pine Log Chair from Dalarna
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive Swedish pine log chair from Dalarna dated 1760. Steamed bentwood banding. Fine, dry pale
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Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Primitive Chair

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Pine

Primitive American Side Chair and Rocking Chair
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming 19th century primative rocking chair and side chair with green painted finish. Priced per
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Chair

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Wood

Antique American Primitive Wooden Children’s Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique American primitive style children’s chair or decorative accent chair. Solid wood chair that
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1840s American American Colonial Antique Primitive Chair

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Wood

Early 20th Century Primitive "Dug Out" Barrel Chair
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Primitive Barrel Chair. Iron strapping Excellent dry untouched surface, excellent wear. Japan
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Chair

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Wood

Primitive Swedish Chair in Remnants of Original Red Paint
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive Swedish chair in remnants of original red paint, circa 1820. Decorative Scandinavian
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Early 19th Century Swedish Primitive Antique Primitive Chair

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Pine

Primitive 19th Century American Pine Childs Country Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Primitive 19th century American pine Childs Country chair This a rare piece, made in America a
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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Primitive Chair

Set of Four Primitive Dining Chairs w/ Linen Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four primitive style bleached oak dining chairs upholstered in a soft blue printed linen
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Early 1900s English Primitive Antique Primitive Chair

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Linen, Wood

Japanese Antique Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique chair has a straight-lined, simple design, but the graceful curve at the base gives it
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Primitive Chair

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Wood

Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Primitive Tribal Chair
By Baule Tribe
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Vintage hand carved African Baule Tribal yoke back low chair. Vintage hand carved African Baule
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique Primitive Chair

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Wood

Primitive Folk Art Chair 'Fäbostol' ca 1750, Dalarna, Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
Primitive Folk Art Chair 'Fäbostol' ca 1750, Dalarna, Sweden A primitive birch wood chair with a
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Primitive Chair

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Birch

Antique Rustic Primitive Distress Hand Painted Nursery Rhymes Side Accent Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Rustic Primitive Distress Hand Painted Nursery Rhymes Side Accent Chair. Item features the
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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Primitive Chair

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Wood

Handcarved Swedish Primitive Wabi Sabi Stump Chair, Lambswool Seat, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
An authentic primitive stump chair made in one piece of solid wood. Seat reupholstered in great
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Primitive Chair

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Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wood

Set of 2 primitive farmer chairs Germany, 1900
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
These two primitive and very solid wood kitchen chairs have a very special charm. Painted several
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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Primitive Chair

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Oak

Set of 2 primitive farmer chairs Germany, 1900
Set of 2 primitive farmer chairs Germany, 1900
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
19th Century Welsh Elm Primitive Wabi Sabi Stick Back Chair
Located in London, GB
A simple 19th century comb-back chair in sun-bleached elm. Beautifully patinated with traces of
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19th Century Welsh Antique Primitive Chair

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Elm

Antique 19th Century English Primitive Welsh Folk Art Stick Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century English Folk Art stick chair made out of elm. Surprisingly comfortable and worn on the
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19th Century English Antique Primitive Chair

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Elm

Primitive 19th Century Yew and Ash Windsor Chair
Located in Heathfield, GB
From an Irish farmhouse, a good, early and substantial Windsor chair. Provincially made and
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19th Century Antique Primitive Chair

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Ash

Set of Four 19th Century Primitive Swedish Folk Art Pine Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic set of four 19th century primitive country Swedish hand-carved folk art farmhouse chairs
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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Primitive Chair

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Pine

Japanese Antique Black Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A jet black dining chair. The carefully carved frame gives off a sense of elegance, and the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Primitive Chair

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Wood

Primitive Pair of Cherrywood Side Chairs in the Manner of Jean Touret
By Jean Touret
Located in Southampton, NJ
Fabulous pair of primitive cherrywood chairs in worn original finish reminiscent of Jean Touret
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1920s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Antique Primitive Chair

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Cherry

Antique Ladderback Primitive Rustic Oak Wood Rush Seat Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Ladderback Primitive Rustic Oak Wood Rush Seat Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Item featured is a
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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Primitive Chair

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Cord, Rope, Oak

Japanese Antique Dining Chairs, set of 2, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A set of two dining chairs made from high-quality oak wood. The deep color and beautiful, flowing
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Early 20th Century Taisho Antique Primitive Chair

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Wood, Oak

Frederick Loeser & Co Yellow American Primitive Hitchcock Painted Side Chair (B)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Frederick Loeser & Co Yellow American Primitive Hitchcock Painted Side Chair (B). Circa
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Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Primitive Chair

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Wood

Frederick Loeser & Co Yellow Primitive Hitchcock Style Side Chairs - Pair (B)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Frederick Loeser & Co Yellow Primitive Hitchcock Style Side Chairs - Pair (B). Circa Late
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Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Primitive Chair

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Wood

Frederick Loeser & Co Yellow American Primitive Hitchcock Painted Side Chair (A)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Frederick Loeser & Co Yellow American Primitive Hitchcock Painted Side Chair (A). Circa
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Late 19th Century Unknown American Colonial Antique Primitive Chair

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Wood

Frederick Loeser & Co Yellow Primitive Hitchcock Style Side Chairs - Pair (A)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Frederick Loeser & Co Yellow Primitive Hitchcock Style Side Chairs - Pair (A). Item
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Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Primitive Chair

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Wood

Primitive Wood Chair with old leather from Philippines / Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique chair from the Philippines. The design is made of leather held together with
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Early 20th Century Philippine Meiji Antique Primitive Chair

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Wood

Frederick Loeser & Co Yellow Primitive Hitchcock Style Side Chairs, Pair 'B'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Frederick Loeser & Co Yellow American Primitive Hitchcock style painted side chairs, a pair
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Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Primitive Chair

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Wood

Frederick Loeser & Co Yellow American Primitive Hitchcock Painted Side Chair 'B'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frederick Loeser & Co yellow American Primitive Hitchcock style painted side chair (B). Item
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Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Primitive Chair

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Wood

Frederick Loeser & Co Yellow American Primitive Hitchcock Painted Side Chair 'A'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Frederick Loeser & Co yellow American primitive Hitchcock style painted side chair (A
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Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Primitive Chair

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Wood

Set of Primitive Brutalist Chairs in Solid Wood, T chairs, Olavi Hänninen
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This striking set of early 20th-century Brutalist chairs is attributed to Finnish designer Olavi
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Early 20th Century Finnish Brutalist Antique Primitive Chair

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Elm

Antique American Primitive Cherry Wood Woven Rush Seat Ladder Back Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Primitive Cherry Wood Woven Rush Seat Ladder Back Side Chair. Item features woven
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Primitive Chair

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Cherry

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Antique Primitive Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique primitive chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and softwood, every antique primitive chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique primitive chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique primitive chair made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique primitive chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris and Hunt Country Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Primitive Chair?

Prices for an antique primitive chair start at $250 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $1,978.

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Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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Questions About Antique Primitive Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.