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Style: Primitive
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

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

$14,500
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

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

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving

$1,400
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 Cherry Corner Cupboard Farm House Rustic Cabinet
1850s Cherry Corner Cupboard Farm House Rustic Cabinet

1850s Cherry Corner Cupboard Farm House Rustic Cabinet

$3,950
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

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

1850s Corner Cupboard Rustic Farm House Pine Cabinet

$4,550
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

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

1830s Primitive Farmhouse Corner Cupboard Pine Cabinet

$5,995
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

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

$4,500
Early 19th Century Primitive American Demilune Large Sized Console Table
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 19th century American primitive demilune console table featuring center drawer with brass knob, straight plain foot legs and original finish. ...
Category

1830s American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Primitive American Demilune Large Sized Console Table
Early 19th Century Primitive American Demilune Large Sized Console Table

Early 19th Century Primitive American Demilune Large Sized Console Table

$1,295
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

African Bura Stone Funerary Marker
African Bura Stone Funerary Marker

African Bura Stone Funerary Marker

$2,180
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

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

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp

$900
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

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

19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron

$189
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Teak Mid-Century Modern Corner Cabinet or Cupboard, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern corner cabinet or cupboard. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Solid teak and teak veneer. Three original drawe...
Category

1960s Dutch Vintage Primitive Primitives

Materials

Teak

Teak Mid-Century Modern Corner Cabinet or Cupboard, 1960s
Teak Mid-Century Modern Corner Cabinet or Cupboard, 1960s

Teak Mid-Century Modern Corner Cabinet or Cupboard, 1960s

$1,351 Sale Price
20% Off
H 43.51 in W 32.09 in D 22.25 in
Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 18th century Italian carved and dovetailed walnut alms box, circa 1725 Large dovetails and old handwrought nails give this small scale box a hea...
Category

Early 18th Century Italian Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Iron

Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box
Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box

Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box

$1,750
H 11.25 in W 13.5 in D 18 in
Antique 18th century Dutch Renaissancewarm brown oak two door cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This antique Dutch Renaissance cabinet was crafted in the southern Netherlands at the end of the 18th century, around 1780. It serves as a quintessential example of the furniture cra...
Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th century Dutch Renaissancewarm brown oak two door cabinet
Antique 18th century Dutch Renaissancewarm brown oak two door cabinet

Antique 18th century Dutch Renaissancewarm brown oak two door cabinet

$10,719 Sale Price
20% Off
H 82.29 in W 62.6 in D 25.99 in
A Primitive Corner Cupboard, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A Wonderful Primitive Corner Cupboard, Unknown designer, Scandinavia, c. 1800s. This case piece was meant to hung on the wall in the dining room corner behind the man in the house.
Category

19th Century Norwegian Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Pine

A Primitive Corner Cupboard, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.
A Primitive Corner Cupboard, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.

A Primitive Corner Cupboard, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.

$3,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 60.24 in W 32.68 in D 19.69 in
20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautifully detailed African carved male bust in solid ebony. The figure has been expertly modeled by a master craftsman. The figures is expressive and nearly photographic. Ebony is ...
Category

20th Century African Primitive Primitives

Materials

Ebony

20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
20th Century African Ebony Male Bust

20th Century African Ebony Male Bust

$875
H 13.75 in W 6 in D 7 in
18th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful late 18th century cabinet in the best quality solid oak. This is a typical 'kussenkast' or pillow cabinet. Pillow refers to the shape of the...
Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Oak

18th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak Cabinet
18th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak Cabinet

18th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak Cabinet

$9,904
H 75.99 in W 70.87 in D 26.78 in
Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' sculpture 1950s This is a wonderful piece of modernist African art. It is a so called 'Makonde' sculpture. These unique pieces are crafted by t...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s
Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s

Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s

$1,250
H 26.78 in W 6.3 in D 6.7 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet, Genuine Rustic Country Furniture
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique gustavian corner cabinet made by hand in solid pine. The cabinet is an authentic country furniture from Sweden made into two parts. It has a classic gustavian style, a straig...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet, Genuine Rustic Country Furniture
Antique Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet, Genuine Rustic Country Furniture

Antique Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet, Genuine Rustic Country Furniture

$7,573
H 93.71 in W 43.31 in D 30.71 in
"Ritual In Wood" Mid-Century African Wood Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
This wooden sculpture embodies hyper-verticality, a hallmark of many African sculptural traditions. Its elongated form eschews anatomical realism, instead striving to evoke a presenc...
Category

1950s Mozambican Vintage Primitive Primitives

Materials

Walnut

"Ritual In Wood" Mid-Century African Wood Bust
"Ritual In Wood" Mid-Century African Wood Bust

"Ritual In Wood" Mid-Century African Wood Bust

$1,700
H 27.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.75 in
Pine Four Door Corner Cupboard
Located in Baltimore, MD
Each of the four wide-swinging doors on this impressive English Pine Corner Cupboard is divided into four panels. This, as well as a simplicity in design, wherein the front of the p...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Pine

Pine Four Door Corner Cupboard
Pine Four Door Corner Cupboard

Pine Four Door Corner Cupboard

$1,995
H 87.5 in W 45 in D 18.5 in
Antique Early American Painted Bohemian Farmhouse Corner Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Early American style blue painted farmhouse corner cupboard or cabinet, circa 1900s. Features quarter cut turned columns with three shelves, one drawer and lower cabinet. Mea...
Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Primitives

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Paint

Antique Early American Painted Bohemian Farmhouse Corner Cabinet Cupboard
Antique Early American Painted Bohemian Farmhouse Corner Cabinet Cupboard

Antique Early American Painted Bohemian Farmhouse Corner Cabinet Cupboard

$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 78.5 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
Dutch 18th Century Oak & Ebonized Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Dutch armoire made of solid oak from the 1700’s. This armoire has geometric paneling instead of the classic pillowed carvings of the similarly styled Dutch kussenkast...
Category

18th Century Dutch Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Oak

Dutch 18th Century Oak & Ebonized Armoire
Dutch 18th Century Oak & Ebonized Armoire

Dutch 18th Century Oak & Ebonized Armoire

$5,995
H 72.5 in W 58.5 in D 25 in
Previously Available Items
Hand Carved Snow Shovel
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved snow shovel, vintage item.   
Category

20th Century North American Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Snow Shovel
Hand Carved Snow Shovel

Hand Carved Snow Shovel

H 12 in W 26 in D 3 in
Large 1930s Folk Art Shell Encrusted Owl in Brown Black and White
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
What a great way to add a touch of whimsical decor to a room! Covered in various types of sea shells, this tall bird captures the exquisite craftsmansh...
Category

20th Century Philippine Primitive Primitives

Materials

Shell

Large 1930s Folk Art Shell Encrusted Owl in Brown Black and White
Large 1930s Folk Art Shell Encrusted Owl in Brown Black and White

Large 1930s Folk Art Shell Encrusted Owl in Brown Black and White

H 11.25 in W 6 in D 5 in
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This small chair from the ivory coast has a truly lovely presence. It is hand carved and showcases the typical design elements of a ‘Baoulé’ chair, low seat with a vertical back. Ind...
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century

H 21.66 in W 21.46 in D 13.98 in
Carved Solid Wood African 3-Legged Stool
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Carved solid wood African 3-legged stool This lovely piece has been very skilfully carved out of one piece of wood, it has handsome dished seat, w...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Bog Wood

Carved Solid Wood African 3-Legged Stool
Carved Solid Wood African 3-Legged Stool

Carved Solid Wood African 3-Legged Stool

H 13 in Dm 12 in L 13 in
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...
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Primitives

Materials

Oak, Pine

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

H 30 in W 52 in D 19 in
Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair
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...
Category

1940s Tanzanian Vintage Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair
Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair

Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair

H 60 in W 21.5 in D 19 in
19th Century French Hay Fork on Custom Wall Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully sculptural 19th century French espalier fruitwood hay fork mounted on a custom steel wall mount. Forks like these took years to create: A young ...
Category

19th Century French Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Fruitwood

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

19th Century French Hay Fork on Custom Wall Mount

H 67.5 in W 14 in D 7 in
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This small chair from the ivory coast has a truly lovely presence. It is hand carved and showcases the typical design elements of a ‘Baoulé’ chair, low seat with a vertical back. Ind...
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century

H 21.66 in W 21.46 in D 13.98 in
Primitive Hardwood Dining Stool, circa Early 20th Century, Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Rustic, hollowed out block stool from the northern mountains of Tonalixco, Puebla. These are typically used by the fire to congregate and eat together. The patina on these pieces is ...
Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Primitive Primitives

Materials

Hardwood

Primitive Hardwood Dining Stool, circa Early 20th Century, Mexico
Primitive Hardwood Dining Stool, circa Early 20th Century, Mexico

Primitive Hardwood Dining Stool, circa Early 20th Century, Mexico

H 7.75 in W 17.75 in D 8.5 in
Primitive Styled Hardwood Dining Stool from Mexico, circa 1920s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Rustic, hollowed out block stool from the northern mountains of Puebla. These are typically used by the fire to congregate and eat together. The patina on these pieces is important t...
Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Primitive Primitives

Materials

Hardwood

Primitive Styled Hardwood Dining Stool from Mexico, circa 1920s
Primitive Styled Hardwood Dining Stool from Mexico, circa 1920s

Primitive Styled Hardwood Dining Stool from Mexico, circa 1920s

H 8.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Antique Clay Amphora Vessel Floor Vase Primitive Greek Earthenware Pottery
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique clay Amphora vessel floor vase primitive Greek earthenware pottery 34" Large antique vessel or amphora (amphorae) urn / vase or jar. Fe...
Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Primitives

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Clay Amphora Vessel Floor Vase Primitive Greek Earthenware Pottery
Antique Clay Amphora Vessel Floor Vase Primitive Greek Earthenware Pottery

Antique Clay Amphora Vessel Floor Vase Primitive Greek Earthenware Pottery

H 33.5 in Dm 18 in
Old Teak Petite Artisan Carved Tripod Stool Pedestal Table John Dickinson Style
By John Dickinson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A teak tribal carved wood tripod stool, early to mid-20th Century. Origin unknown.
Category

20th Century Unknown Primitive Primitives

Materials

Teak

Old Teak Petite Artisan Carved Tripod Stool Pedestal Table John Dickinson Style
Old Teak Petite Artisan Carved Tripod Stool Pedestal Table John Dickinson Style

Old Teak Petite Artisan Carved Tripod Stool Pedestal Table John Dickinson Style

H 8 in Dm 8 in

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.

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