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Style: Primitive
Swedish 100% Original Trunk Art
Swedish 100% Original Trunk Art

Swedish 100% Original Trunk Art

$2,295

Swedish 100% Original Trunk Art

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a 100% Original Painted Swedish Trunk Art dated 1814. the trunk was found in a barn resting on its back in mud, it was in such bad condi...

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1810s Swedish Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Oak

Swedish 100% Original Painted Trunk Art
Swedish 100% Original Painted Trunk Art

Swedish 100% Original Painted Trunk Art

$2,295

Swedish 100% Original Painted Trunk Art

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a 100% Original Painted Swedish Trunk Art dated 1818. the trunk was found in a barn resting on its back in mud, it was in such bad condi...

Category

1810s Swedish Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Pine

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

$495

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

African Raffia Vest
African Raffia Vest

African Raffia Vest

$361

African Raffia Vest

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

African raffia vest, old but in excellent condition: ready to use, sewing the two sides with a few stitches. Now with an interesting price because I'm closing activities. ref. O/3041

Category

Early 20th Century Angolan Primitive Primitives

Materials

Raffia

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 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

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

1850s Cherry Corner Cupboard Farm House Rustic Cabinet

$3,750

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

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

1830s Primitive Farmhouse Corner Cupboard Pine Cabinet

$5,295

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

African Bura Stone Funerary Marker
African Bura Stone Funerary Marker

African Bura Stone Funerary Marker

$2,180

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

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

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving

$1,400

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

$375

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

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

$325

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

Primitive Antique Carved Wood Bowl with Wabi Sabi Style
Primitive Antique Carved Wood Bowl with Wabi Sabi Style

Primitive Antique Carved Wood Bowl with Wabi Sabi Style

$1,155

Primitive Antique Carved Wood Bowl with Wabi Sabi Style

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A log carved out to form a long, deep dough bowl or trough form in a strong age distressed condition with expected stable age cracks, chips and wear. Dimensions: L. 39 1/2", Depth ...

Category

19th Century 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

$14,500

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

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

19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron

$151Sale Price|56% Off

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 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

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

$4,500

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 San Francisco, CA

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Antique early 19th Century inlaid mahogany demi-lune console table
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Late 19th Century Painted Swedish Demilune Console Tables - Pair
Late 19th Century Painted Swedish Demilune Console Tables - Pair

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$3,495 / set

H 31 in W 46.75 in D 23 in

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Located in Troy, MI

Found in Sweden, this pair of painted demilune console tables dates from the 1880s. The softly worn, creamy white bases are adorned with faux-painted dentil molding along the aprons....

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

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$4,500

H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 10 in

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Located in Round Top, TX

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Pair 19th Century Bronze Candlestick Floor Lamps

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H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 63 in

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H 29.6 in W 45 in D 23 in

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Located in San Angelo, TX

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19th Century English Demilune Table
19th Century English Demilune Table

19th Century English Demilune Table

$2,595

H 30.38 in W 51.63 in D 25.63 in

19th Century English Demilune Table

Located in High Point, NC

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Late 19th Century Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom
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H 12.55 in W 11 in D 0.13 in

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Located in Haddonfield, NJ

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H 29.5 in W 24 in D 12 in

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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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

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Hand Carved Snow Shovel
Hand Carved Snow Shovel

Hand Carved Snow Shovel

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H 12 in W 26 in D 3 in

Hand Carved Snow Shovel

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand carved snow shovel, vintage item.   

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20th Century North American Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

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

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H 11.25 in W 6 in D 5 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...

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20th Century Philippine Primitive Primitives

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

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

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H 21.66 in W 21.46 in D 13.98 in

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

Located in London, GB

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Carved Solid Wood African 3-Legged Stool
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Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

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Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand

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H 30 in W 52 in D 19 in

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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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Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair

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19th Century French Hay Fork on Custom Wall Mount

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H 67.5 in W 14 in D 7 in

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Located in Chicago, IL

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

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H 21.66 in W 21.46 in D 13.98 in

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Located in London, GB

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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

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H 7.75 in W 17.75 in D 8.5 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 ...

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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

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H 8.5 in W 9 in D 9 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...

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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.

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