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Style: Primitive
Handcrafted Wooden Tool Caddy, Primitive Ziggurat Design, USA, 1940s
Handcrafted Wooden Tool Caddy, Primitive Ziggurat Design, USA, 1940s

Handcrafted Wooden Tool Caddy, Primitive Ziggurat Design, USA, 1940s

Located in Round Top, TX

Handmade wooden tool caddy featuring distinctive stepped ziggurat details that give it sculptural presence and architectural charm. Originally conceived as a functional carrier, its ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

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

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.

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Iron

1830s Primitive Farmhouse Corner Cupboard Pine Cabinet
1830s Primitive Farmhouse Corner Cupboard Pine Cabinet

1830s Primitive Farmhouse Corner Cupboard Pine Cabinet

Located in Newfoundland, PA

Wonderful Primitive Pine PA corner cupboard. 12 panels of early wavy glass. The bottom has two-shelf storage. Stunning piece for your farmhouse decor. True antique Primitive pieces t...

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

18th Century Dutch Kaas Hudson Valley of New York
18th Century Dutch Kaas Hudson Valley of New York

18th Century Dutch Kaas Hudson Valley of New York

Located in Newfoundland, PA

Massive 18th century Dutch kaas made in the Hudson Valley of New York, circa 1790-1810. It is made of walnut and has four shelves and one large draw across ...

Category

Late 18th Century American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Walnut

Hand-Carved Primitive Folk Art Spool Shelf, Rustic Charm, Circa 1860s
Hand-Carved Primitive Folk Art Spool Shelf, Rustic Charm, Circa 1860s

Hand-Carved Primitive Folk Art Spool Shelf, Rustic Charm, Circa 1860s

Located in Round Top, TX

A Primitive Folk Art Spool Shelf. Fantastic patina and surface throughout. A very collectible rustic piece that immediately adds character and charm. This would be perfect for short ...

Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive Handmade Rustic Wrought Old Western Cattle Branding Iron
Antique Primitive Handmade Rustic Wrought Old Western Cattle Branding Iron

Antique Primitive Handmade Rustic Wrought Old Western Cattle Branding Iron

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice antique wrought iron western branding tool, circa 1940s. Features a curvy "S" shape mark and a curled handle. The piece is in good vintage condition (distressed) with a nice pat...

Category

20th Century North American Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wrought Iron

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving

Located in Houston, TX

A beautiful contemporary collector piece of Makonde ebony tree of life art carving with unbelievable detailed wood carving.

Category

1950s Tanzanian Vintage Primitive Primitives

Materials

Ebony

Red and Black Painted Hand Made Primitive Pine Box
Red and Black Painted Hand Made Primitive Pine Box

Red and Black Painted Hand Made Primitive Pine Box

Located in New Windsor, NY

Hand made primitive red and black painted pine box. The piece features solid pine six board construction, iron hinges and black painted bands on the bottom portion of the box. Good o...

Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Primitives

Materials

Metal, Iron

African Bura Stone Funerary Marker
African Bura Stone Funerary Marker

African Bura Stone Funerary Marker

Located in Chicago, IL

This abstract stone sculpture is a funerary marker of the Bura people of the Niger/Mali region. Little is known about the Bura civilization (c. 200 to 1000 AD), but it shares many of...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Nigerien Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Stone

19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron
19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron

19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Classic icon from the last century. Once used in every household, now its cherished for its simplicity and beauty. Cast in it's lid is the ancient symbol of Rome, She wolf with her b...

Category

1870s Italian Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Iron

1850s Cherry Corner Cupboard Farm House Rustic Cabinet
1850s Cherry Corner Cupboard Farm House Rustic Cabinet

1850s Cherry Corner Cupboard Farm House Rustic Cabinet

Located in Newfoundland, PA

Another wonderful early corner cupboard. 4 shelves on top and 2 on the bottom. Stunning Patina on this cupboard. 1 small repair. Another true antique piece that came out of my histor...

Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Cherry

1850s Corner Cupboard Rustic Farm House Pine Cabinet
1850s Corner Cupboard Rustic Farm House Pine Cabinet

1850s Corner Cupboard Rustic Farm House Pine Cabinet

Located in Newfoundland, PA

This is a spectacular primitive corner cupboard. Layers and layers of paint on this piece. Four shelves on top and two on the bottom. Wonderful coloring on this! You don't find these...

Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Pine

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Large openwork crest mounted upon a woven basketry cap. The large, square decorative panel bears a central reptilian or stylized crocodile depiction with alternating squared painted ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

Primitive hand-carved Folk Art bull made of wood. Great hand work and scale. One Horn has a chip. Great sculptural piece.

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1970s American Vintage Primitive Primitives

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French Louis XV 18th Century Cherry Buffet à Deux-Corps from the Loire Valley
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Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome early 19th century demilune table from Spain. Beautifully constructed with very Minimalist lines from walnut. Super patina.

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Demilunes or Center Table
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Demilunes or Center Table

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Demilunes or Center Table

Located in San Angelo, TX

Here is a beautiful pair of 19th century Swedish Gustavian demilune tables with carved detail above each leg. These are perfect to flank a f...

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English Pine Corner Cupboard
English Pine Corner Cupboard

English Pine Corner Cupboard

$6,250

H 100 in W 54 in D 19 in

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Located in Woodbury, CT

English cabinetmakers worked extensively with pine and this corner cupboard is a fine example of the kind of the excellence of their craft. Its arched barrel back and raised panel do...

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19th Century British Antique Primitive Primitives

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Swedish Rustic Farmhouse Painted Folk Art Corner Cabinet / Cupboard dating 1840
Swedish Rustic Farmhouse Painted Folk Art Corner Cabinet / Cupboard dating 1840

Swedish Rustic Farmhouse Painted Folk Art Corner Cabinet / Cupboard dating 1840

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

This beautiful Swedish corner cabinet from 1840 is crafted from pine and still features its original decorative paint. Painted in a soft blue with red accents, it's adorned with flor...

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George III Pine Corner Cabinet
George III Pine Corner Cabinet

George III Pine Corner Cabinet

$5,995

H 79.75 in W 40 in D 19 in

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Located in Atlanta, GA

This charming George III pine corner cabinet is a fine example of 18th-century British craftsmanship, designed to maximize space while adding timeless elegance to any room. Crafted f...

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Located in Dayton, OH

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Charming Country Honey Pine Corner Cabinet
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Charming Country Honey Pine Corner Cabinet

Located in Hopewell, NJ

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Stone Mortar From Mexico
Stone Mortar From Mexico

Stone Mortar From Mexico

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H 4 in Dm 8 in

Stone Mortar From Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Used Volcanic Stone Mortar from Mexico 1970´s.

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1970s Mexican Vintage Primitive Primitives

Materials

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Hand Carved Snow Shovel
Hand Carved Snow Shovel

Hand Carved Snow Shovel

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Hand Carved Snow Shovel

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand carved snow shovel, vintage item.   

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20th Century North American Primitive Primitives

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Large 1930s Folk Art Shell Encrusted Owl in Brown Black and White
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African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
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Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

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Late 19th Century Antique Primitive Primitives

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Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand
Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand

Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand

Located in Baltimore, MD

Used for kneading dough for multi-family baking or perhaps for washing the baby, this huge fruitwood trog was hand-hewn from a single split log. It has developed something of a twist...

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Primitives

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Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair
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Located in Hopewell, NJ

A striking African ceremonial or chief’s throne chair carved in one piece from a single tree trunk having artful head at the top, female breasts, beautif...

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19th Century French Hay Fork on Custom Wall Mount
19th Century French Hay Fork on Custom Wall Mount

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Primitive primitives for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive primitives 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 primitives created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive primitives made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Africa pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 primitives differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $189 and tops out at $15,500 while the average work can sell for $2,340.