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Antique 19th Century French Cast Iron Coal Iron
Located in New Orleans, LA
Iconic charm from the 19th Century. Once used in every French Provincial household, now it’s cherished for its simplicity and rustic beauty. Makes a beautiful and unique accent piece...
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Late 19th Century French Rustic Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Old 19th C American Folk Art Horse Weathervane
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this really nice original 19th century weathervane of a horse.
Category

1850s American Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

Primitive Coffee Bin
Located in Aurora, OR
century, this hand-painted bin has a beautiful Primitive/folk aesthetic. The four-panel beveled front
Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

  • Primitive Coffee Bin
  • Antique Primitive Coffee Bin
  • Primitive Coffee Bin
  • Antique Primitive Coffee Bin
H 36 in. W 17.25 in. D 22.5 in.
Primitive Rolling Pin
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beautifully patinated and well scaled hand-turned oak rolling pin.
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19th Century American Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

  • Primitive Rolling Pin
  • Antique Primitive Rolling Pin
  • Primitive Rolling Pin
  • Antique Primitive Rolling Pin
H 29 in. Dm 2.75 in.
Spanish Primitive Wooden Stool
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Spanish primitive stool. It was probably used in the garden. A one-of-a-kind antique with a very
Category

1880s Spanish Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

  • Spanish Primitive Wooden Stool
  • Antique Spanish Primitive Wooden Stool
  • Spanish Primitive Wooden Stool
  • Antique Spanish Primitive Wooden Stool
H 18.51 in. W 17.72 in. D 15.75 in.
19th Century Primitive Wood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spanish 19th Century primitive wood bench with wonderful rustic patina and severe, simple lines
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1880s Spanish Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

  • 19th Century Primitive Wood Bench
  • Antique 19th Century Primitive Wood Bench
  • 19th Century Primitive Wood Bench
  • Antique 19th Century Primitive Wood Bench
H 41.3 in. W 18.9 in. D 61.8 in.
18th Century Primitive Child Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century Primitive child chair.
Category

Mid-18th Century French Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

  • 18th Century Primitive Child Chair
  • Antique 18th Century Primitive Child Chair
  • 18th Century Primitive Child Chair
  • Antique 18th Century Primitive Child Chair
H 24.5 in. W 16.75 in. D 17 in.
Primitive Antique Dough Bowl
Located in Copake Falls, NY
A primitive style rectangular antique dough bowl or trencher bowl. Since colonial times these
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19th Century Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

  • Primitive Antique Dough Bowl
  • Primitive Antique Dough Bowl
  • Primitive Antique Dough Bowl
  • Primitive Antique Dough Bowl
H 3.5 in. W 23 in. D 13.5 in.
Antique Primitive Garden Tool
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique farm or garden tool with a wooden handle and iron blade with a rusty patina. May also be called a weeding sickle, scythe, kaiser blade, sling blade, sod hook, or brush cutter.
Category

19th Century American Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

  • Antique Primitive Garden Tool
  • Antique Primitive Garden Tool
  • Antique Primitive Garden Tool
  • Antique Primitive Garden Tool
H 41 in. W 19 in. D 2.5 in.
Antique American Primitive Armed Bench
Located in Malibu, CA
Rustic Americana, a bench with spindle back. A seat comfortable for two adults. The arms are gracefully curved and placed just where it’s needed, 27” from the floor.
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Early 20th Century North American Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

  • Antique American Primitive Armed Bench
  • Antique American Primitive Armed Bench
  • Antique American Primitive Armed Bench
  • Antique American Primitive Armed Bench
H 32 in. W 43 in. D 21 in.
Primitive Blue Blanket Chest
Located in Copake Falls, NY
An antique primitive style blanket chest painted in a rich Giverny blue, popular in early 20th
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Early 20th Century Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

  • Primitive Blue Blanket Chest
  • Antique Primitive Blue Blanket Chest
  • Primitive Blue Blanket Chest
  • Antique Primitive Blue Blanket Chest
H 18 in. W 34.5 in. D 21.25 in.
Wabi Primitive Chestnut Chest
Located in Vosselaar, BE
and nailed together to make simple beautiful and functional furniture. Time has given this piece a
Category

Early 19th Century Spanish Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

  • Wabi Primitive Chestnut Chest
  • Antique Wabi Primitive Chestnut Chest
  • Wabi Primitive Chestnut Chest
  • Antique Wabi Primitive Chestnut Chest
H 23.63 in. W 64.18 in. D 21.26 in.
Primitive 19th Century Filing Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crude and Primitive cabinet with ten file holders. Paper labels indicate use between the years 1891
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1890s American Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

  • Primitive 19th Century Filing Cabinet
  • Primitive 19th Century Filing Cabinet
  • Primitive 19th Century Filing Cabinet
  • Primitive 19th Century Filing Cabinet
H 11.5 in. W 43.5 in. D 11 in.
Wabi Sabi Primitive Carved Swedish Chair, 1850
Located in Nijlen, BE
This unique pair of handcut Swedish chairs. Also sold separately. The Wabi Sabi character of this set makes them so different yet fitting together. Extra cushions in Belgian wool...
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19th Century Swedish Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

  • Wabi Sabi Primitive Carved Swedish Chair, 1850
  • Wabi Sabi Primitive Carved Swedish Chair, 1850
  • Wabi Sabi Primitive Carved Swedish Chair, 1850
  • Wabi Sabi Primitive Carved Swedish Chair, 1850
H 34.26 in. W 19.3 in. D 16.15 in.
Antique 19th Century Primitive Tripod Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique 19th century primitive tripod stool. Beautiful age showing loss of paint and excellent
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Early 19th Century Chinese Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Elm

Primitive 19th Century Elm & Rush Chair
Located in London, GB
A large, characterful 19th century vernacular chair, primitively constructed from heavily patinated
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Mid-19th Century Irish Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Rush, Elm

  • Primitive 19th Century Elm & Rush Chair
  • Primitive 19th Century Elm & Rush Chair
  • Primitive 19th Century Elm & Rush Chair
  • Primitive 19th Century Elm & Rush Chair
H 105.5 in. W 60 in. D 49 in.
Swedish Primitive Neoclassical Folk Art Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Primitive neoclassical table in Folk Art. The table is provincial and made from painted pine. It
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Late 18th Century Swedish Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

  • Swedish Primitive Neoclassical Folk Art Table
  • Swedish Primitive Neoclassical Folk Art Table
  • Swedish Primitive Neoclassical Folk Art Table
  • Swedish Primitive Neoclassical Folk Art Table
H 27.56 in. W 45.28 in. D 31.5 in.
Late 17th Century Primitive Spanish Catalan Bench
Located in Birmingham, AL
A very handsome late 17th century primitive bench from the Catalan region of Spain, circa 1680s
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

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 a ladder back with woven rawhide seats and saw marks are clearly visible. These ch...
Category

19th Century American Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Leather, Elm

Antique French Country Primitive Distressed Wood Plank Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French country primitive distressed wood plank 86" long bench. Item features solid wood
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Early 20th Century Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

American Primitive Pine Potting Table
Located in Garnerville, NY
Straight off the dairy farm in Hyde Park, New York, Dutchess County. This potting table was lovingly used and housed in a small shed near the dairy barn. Simple painted pine construc...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Lead

  • American Primitive Pine Potting Table
  • American Primitive Pine Potting Table
  • American Primitive Pine Potting Table
  • American Primitive Pine Potting Table
H 28.25 in. W 36.5 in. D 22.63 in.
Antique Primitive Blanket Chest or Commode
Located in Brea, CA
Antique primitive blanket chest entry table This Primitive blanket chest we love as an entry or
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Early 20th Century Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

  • Antique Primitive Blanket Chest or Commode
  • Antique Primitive Blanket Chest or Commode
  • Antique Primitive Blanket Chest or Commode
  • Antique Primitive Blanket Chest or Commode
H 36.5 in. W 46.5 in. D 22 in.
Primitive Wabi Sabi Box Stool, Scandinavia, 1800s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A primitive wooden box stool, originally used as a tool for measurement for e.g. flour etc. This
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

  • Primitive Wabi Sabi Box Stool, Scandinavia, 1800s
  • Primitive Wabi Sabi Box Stool, Scandinavia, 1800s
  • Primitive Wabi Sabi Box Stool, Scandinavia, 1800s
  • Primitive Wabi Sabi Box Stool, Scandinavia, 1800s
H 10.63 in. W 11.82 in. D 11.82 in.
Primitive 18th Century Swedish Extendable Wall Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Primitive Folk Art table from Sweden. The table have most likely been used as a wall table or a
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Late 18th Century Swedish Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

  • Primitive 18th Century Swedish Extendable Wall Table
  • Primitive 18th Century Swedish Extendable Wall Table
  • Primitive 18th Century Swedish Extendable Wall Table
  • Primitive 18th Century Swedish Extendable Wall Table
H 29.93 in. W 27.96 in. D 28.75 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 back with handwoven seat presenting a lovely weathered appearance. still in a stabile ...
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1850s Burmese Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Primitive French Stool
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C primitive French stool. 1890. Dimensions 19.5 inches (50 cms) wide 13 inches (33 cms
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19th Century French Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Beech, Pine

  • Primitive French Stool
  • Primitive French Stool
  • Primitive French Stool
  • Primitive French Stool
H 18.5 in. W 19.5 in. D 13 in.
French Primitive Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very delightful and primitive stool from the Ardeche region of France. Very sturdy and very
Category

19th Century French Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

  • French Primitive Stool
  • French Primitive Stool
  • French Primitive Stool
  • French Primitive Stool
H 16 in. W 12 in. D 11 in.
Early 20th Century Primitive Oak Console Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Primitive console table from Spa, Belgium with metal inlay detail.
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Early 20th Century Belgian Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

19th Century American Pine Primitive Decorative Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American decorative box in the Primitive style, circa 19th century. There is an hand painted border
Category

Late 19th Century American Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Primitive Scandinavian Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful primitive original grey paint Scandinavian bench, 1840. Height to the seat is 19.5
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19th Century Scandinavian Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

  • Primitive Scandinavian Bench
  • Primitive Scandinavian Bench
  • Primitive Scandinavian Bench
  • Primitive Scandinavian Bench
H 40 in. W 90.5 in. D 20 in.
19th Century Primitive Wood Trough with Spout
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century wood trough with spout standing on four straight legs. Great accent table or storage for wood, etc.
Category

19th Century American Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Modern Sculpture with a Primitive Borneo Door
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Primitive Borneo Granary old Door, with residue of color on a facade: suitable as a modern wood
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Late 18th Century Malaysian Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

  •  Modern Sculpture  with a Primitive Borneo Door
  •  Modern Sculpture  with a Primitive Borneo Door
  •  Modern Sculpture  with a Primitive Borneo Door
  •  Modern Sculpture  with a Primitive Borneo Door
H 35.44 in. W 23.63 in. D 1.97 in.
19th Century Primitive Polychrome Divided Country Grain Bin
Located in Milford, NH
A 19th century primitive, orange and black painted grain bin with divided compartments. A great
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19th Century American Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Early 20th Century Primitive Folk Chairs
Located in London, London
Three adzed wood chairs cutout heart detail  Primitive and rustic in style Early 20th
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Early 20th Century European Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

19th Century Primitive French Chopping Block Side Tables Wabisabi
Located in London, GB
A scarce matching pair of 19th century chopping block side tables on their original tripod legs. Constructed from thick blocks of elm which have beautifully weathered to a grey patin...
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19th Century French Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Elm

Antique American Primitive Colonial Wooden Country Spinning Wheel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Primitive colonial wooden Country spinning wheel. Item features a 46" Diameter
Category

19th Century Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Primitive Memoryware Table
Located in Seattle, WA
An exceptional example of the early 20th century folk craft, this Memoryware side table is embellished with all variety of found-object articles most likely the life-long possessions...
Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Shell, Wood

  • Primitive Memoryware Table
  • Primitive Memoryware Table
  • Primitive Memoryware Table
  • Primitive Memoryware Table
H 36.5 in. W 19.5 in. D 13.5 in.
Primitive Turn of the Century Convertible Wood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An outstanding, Primitive, turn-of-the-century wood bench. Incredible details and handmade
Category

1910s American Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Primitive Pine Farrier's Tray
Located in Nantucket, MA
Wonderful Canadian pine Farrier's Tray dating back to the 19th century, with light brown patina. Used originally for carrying tools for shoeing and modifying hooves for Canadian hors...
Category

1870s Canadian Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Paint, Pine

  • 19th Century Primitive Pine Farrier's Tray
  • 19th Century Primitive Pine Farrier's Tray
  • 19th Century Primitive Pine Farrier's Tray
  • 19th Century Primitive Pine Farrier's Tray
H 15.75 in. W 13.5 in. D 15.5 in.
Primitive, Rustic, Antique Bench / Stool, France, 19th Century
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
A beautifully aged primitive, rustic stool made from an even older bench, France, c. 1900. Carved
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19th Century French Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Turkish Primitive Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Balkan Primitive, organic, runner on the photo looks uneven but is pretty strait.
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Early 20th Century Turkish Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

19th century American Primitive Cypress Work Table
Located in Savannah, GA
From Mississippi river plantation in Louisiana, this kitchen work table features one drawer with painted interior surface, square tapered legs and old brass pulls. See measurements b...
Category

1810s American Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Cypress

  • 19th century American Primitive Cypress Work Table
  • 19th century American Primitive Cypress Work Table
  • 19th century American Primitive Cypress Work Table
  • 19th century American Primitive Cypress Work Table
H 27.50 in. W 29.50 in. D 27.50 in.
French Primitive Work Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Really interesting 19th C French primitive pine work bench. 1880. 3.5" thick top. Top depth is 9.5
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19th Century French Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

  • French Primitive Work Bench
  • French Primitive Work Bench
  • French Primitive Work Bench
  • French Primitive Work Bench
H 27.5 in. W 71 in. D 21 in.
French Primitive Chopping Block
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
French primitive chopping block in ash and elm. 1900. 8" Thick top. Dimensions 31 inches (79
Category

Early 20th Century French Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Ash, Elm

Antique Clay Amphora Vessel Floor Vase Primitive Greek Earthenware Pottery
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Clay Amphora Vessel floor vase Primitive Greek Earthenware Pottery 35" Large antique
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Early 20th Century Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

1830s Primitive Farmhouse Corner Cupboard Pine Cabinet
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful Primitive Pine PA corner cupboard. 12 panels of early wavy glass. The bottom has two
Category

Early 19th Century American Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Primitive Bleached Walnut and Flint Grain Thresher
Located in Houston, TX
Large Primitive bleached walnut and flint grain thresher dating to the 19th century. Hand carved
Category

Mid-19th Century French Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Stone, Iron

Antique Rustic Primitive Style Low Table or Coffee Table
Located in Brea, CA
Antique rustic primitive style low table or coffee table. Original painted legs and finish is very
Category

19th Century Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Oak Primitive Side Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good thick top oak Primitive German side table. Can be reduced in height. 1890. Top depth is
Category

19th Century German Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

  • Oak Primitive Side Table
  • Oak Primitive Side Table
  • Oak Primitive Side Table
  • Oak Primitive Side Table
H 29 in. W 66 in. D 21.5 in.
Oak Primitive Side Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good thick top German oak primitive side table. Can be reduced in height. 1890. Top depth is 20
Category

19th Century German Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

  • Oak Primitive Side Table
  • Oak Primitive Side Table
  • Oak Primitive Side Table
  • Oak Primitive Side Table
H 38.5 in. W 40 in. D 32 in.
Antique 18th Century Primitive Walnut Two-Drawer End Side Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique 18th Century primitive side table, unbranded. Handcrafted of walnut, naturally
Category

18th Century American Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Vintage French Primitive Bowl, Dated 1901, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Primitive bowl from France Dated 1901 Unique organic shape - fruit bowl, decorative bowl
Category

Early 20th Century French Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

American Primitive Country Colonial Green Distress Painted Wood Cupboard Pantry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Primitive Country Colonial green distress painted wood cupboard pantry. Item
Category

19th Century Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Primitive Horse Carving
Located in Nantucket, MA
A Folk Art carved wood and gesso painted standing horse with painted cloth saddle and horse hair tail Mounted on a later made black painted platform.               
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Paint, Gesso, Pine

  • Primitive Horse Carving
  • Primitive Horse Carving
  • Primitive Horse Carving
  • Primitive Horse Carving
H 21 in. W 21 in. D 5 in.
Set of Three '3' Hand Carved Wood Primitive Stools
Located in East Hampton, NY
These are a rare set of 3 hand carved dark wood stools, very sturdy and excellent for additional seating.
Category

Early 20th Century French Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Primitive Distressed Solid Wood Machinist Tool Box Storage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century Antique American Primitive distressed solid wood machinist tool box storage. Item
Category

19th Century Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique American Primitive Blue Green Distressed Painted Tall Kitchen Cupboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American primitive blue green distressed painted tall narrow kitchen cupboard. Item
Category

19th Century Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

American Primitive Country White Distress Painted Pantry Cupboard Hutch Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American primitive country white distress painted pantry cupboard hutch cabinet. Item
Category

19th Century Primitive Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Primitive Healing Figure
Located in New York, NY
Hill tribe healing figure carved of solid wood. 19th-early 20th century Golden Triangle area, Southeast Asia Indochina. This is a healing figure used to aid in healing. Arms folded ...
Category

Early 1800s Southeast Asian Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

  • Primitive Healing Figure
  • Primitive Healing Figure
  • Primitive Healing Figure
  • Primitive Healing Figure
H 18 in. W 4 in. D 4 in.
French Primitive Coffee Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fantastic French primitive coffee table. An unusual French primitive wood coffee table on end
Category

19th Century French Folk Art Primitive Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

  • French Primitive Coffee Table
  • French Primitive Coffee Table
  • French Primitive Coffee Table
  • French Primitive Coffee Table
H 17.72 in. W 78.75 in. D 26.38 in.
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Primitive Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of primitive antique furniture you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and softwood, every item from our selection of primitive antique furniture was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of primitive antique furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of primitive antique furniture made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of primitive antique furniture over the years, but those crafted by Andrianna Shamaris, Dos Gallos Studio and Hubley Manufacturing Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Primitive Antique Furniture?

Prices for a piece of primitive antique furniture start at $60 and top out at $56,250 with the average selling for $1,619.
Questions About Primitive Antique Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.