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Rare French 16th century primitive wool comb
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 16th century / wool comb / wood, metal / Rustic / Mid-century A rare to find primitive
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Antique 16th Century French Rustic Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Rare French 16th century primitive wool comb
Rare French 16th century primitive wool comb
H 11.42 in W 4.73 in D 5.12 in
A Primitive Ceramic Mask by Accolay Pottery France 1960s
By Accolay Pottery
Located in HYÈRES, FR
An important wall mask by Accolay Pottery. France 1960s Signed under With nice colors
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Vintage 1960s French Masks

Materials

Ceramic

A Primitive Ceramic Mask by Fernand Elchinger France 1960's
By Elchinger
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Primitive Ceramic Mask by Fernand Elchinger France 1960's. Rare piece. Nice colours and
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Vintage 1960s French Masks

Materials

Ceramic

16/1700s Brass Mortar and Pestle, France, Primitive Antique, Patina
Located in Skien, NO
rare primitive mortar and pestle, handcrafted in France during the 17th or 18th century, showcases
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Antique 18th Century French Country Antiquities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

An Impressive Primitive Ceramic Mask by Les Potiers D'Accolay France 1970's
By Accolay Pottery
Located in HYÈRES, FR
An Impressive Primitive Ceramic Mask by Les Potiers D'Accolay France 1970's Rare piece of this
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Vintage 1970s French Masks

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Primitive Oil on Canvas of a Spaniel
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Primitive Oil on Canvas Springer Spaniel in liver and white. wonderfully posed "on point", walking
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Early 20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Iron

Primitive Early 20th Century Fiddle and Bow
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Unusual home made primitive violin. good burnished patination. excellent attention to detail
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Early 20th Century French Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Primitive Early 20th Century Fiddle and Bow
Primitive Early 20th Century Fiddle and Bow
H 20.87 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
Blue Primitive Folk Art Dressoir, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This charming 19th-century dressoir embodies the rustic elegance of primitive folk art, making it a
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Antique 19th Century French Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japan Japanese Garden by French naive outsider folk art primitive artist, 1975
Located in Norwich, GB
A perfect painting for lovers of Japan and those of primitive/naive outside art. It is a work by
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1970s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Primitive Folk Art Shelving Cupboard, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century French cupboard, handcrafted from solid wood, featuring a slanted lid that opens to
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Primitive Folk Art Bakery Rack, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic wooden folk art bread rack from 19th century France reminiscent of days gone by. This bakery
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Shelves

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Folk Art Primitive XL Straw Basket
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Early 20th Century Folk Art Primitive Straw Basket. Made in France. Dating back to the early 1900's
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Straw

Primitive folk art cabinet made of an old tree trunk early 1900s
Located in Diest, BE
great example of the French provincial folk art craftsmen. Lovely patina.
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Iron

20th Century French Primitive Oak Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century French oak primitive table with wonderful shape and colour. The perfect fit in a
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Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Serving Tables

Materials

Oak

20th Century French Primitive Oak Table
20th Century French Primitive Oak Table
H 30.32 in W 74.02 in D 21.26 in
Antique French Oak Primitive Breton Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Embrace the charming elegance of 19th Century French Brittany with this stunning antique oak
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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Primitive Travail Populaire Chest, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century French chest that doubles as a versatile bench. Adorned with intricate detailing and
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Petite French Wire Basket Footed Primitive Farmhouse
Located in San Diego, CA
Small antique French basket hand made .
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20th Century French Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wire

Collection of European Pine Primitive Hay Forks
Located in Buchanan, MI
Collection of European Pine Primitive Hay Forks, priced per item/hayfork
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Antique Late 18th Century French Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Flight of Three Primitive Shorebird Decoys
Located in London, GB
Retaining original long beaks Solid carved cork with original painted surface.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Cork, Paint

Flight of Three Primitive Shorebird Decoys
H 12.5 in W 9.25 in D 2.5 in
Primitive French Earthenware Figure
Located in London, GB
Of a Lady with bonnet and cape 'Art Populaire' glazed earthenware French, probably Savoie region
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Antique 19th Century French Outsider and Self Taught Art

Primitive French Earthenware Figure
Primitive French Earthenware Figure
H 9.25 in W 3.75 in D 2.75 in
French Copper and Brass Rooster Weathervane on Stand, circa 1820
Located in Lake Forest, IL
French Copper and Brass Chanticleer Weathervane now mounted on display stand. "Chanticleer" is
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Antique Early 19th Century French Primitive Weathervanes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Sculptural Primitive French Folk Art Elm Chair
Located in London, GB
A primitive chair from the south west of France. Constructed from four thick cut slabs of elm
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Antique Early 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Elm

Sculptural Primitive French Folk Art Elm Chair
Sculptural Primitive French Folk Art Elm Chair
H 37.01 in W 23.23 in D 19.49 in
19th Century Folk Art Cleavers
Located in Houston, TX
Hand-forged folk art knives resembling animals from the region where they were made. The handle
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Steel, Brass

French Primitive Carved Walnut Water Pitcher, 18th Century or Earlier
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved with raised upper and lower rims and having a small handle
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Antique Early 18th Century French Primitive Primitives

French Primitive Carved Walnut Mortar and Pestle, 18th Century or Earlier
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved walnut basin with appendage for anchoring, the accompanying pestle turned and carved
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Antique Early 18th Century French Primitive Primitives

19th Century Folk Art Chair from the Alp Section of France, Chamonix
Located in Houston, TX
Charming 19th C. folk Art chair. Fabulous character. Peg and dowel construction. Arms are a split
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Antique 19th Century French Primitives

Materials

Wood

Early 19 Hundreds Trench Art
Located in Søborg, DK
Early 19 hundreds Trench Art field cooker in the form of a car. Gorgeous wear and patina to the
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Vintage 1940s French Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Brass

Early 19 Hundreds Trench Art
Early 19 Hundreds Trench Art
H 4.73 in W 5.12 in D 9.06 in
Antique Rustic French Twig Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Antique rustic French twig chair: 19th century or early 20th century Tramp Art chair constructed by
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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Twig, Wood

Antique Rustic French Twig Chair
Antique Rustic French Twig Chair
H 33.5 in W 22.75 in D 23.25 in
French Wooden Articulating Artist’s Model, circa 1900
Located in Surrey, BC
An unusual mid-sized, hand carved wooden artist’s model from France, circa 1900. The model is fully
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Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Wood

French Jaspe Pottery Collection
Located in Doylestown, PA
A collection of over 27 pieces of French 19th century Jaspe pottery from the Savoie Region
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Antique 19th Century French Primitives

French 19th Century Toro Bell, Bull Bell
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful later 19th century Toro Bell - Bull Bell from the southwest of France. Wonderfully
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Antique Late 19th Century French Primitives

French 19th Century Toro Bell, Bull Bell
French 19th Century Toro Bell, Bull Bell
H 32.5 in W 13.25 in D 8.5 in
Carved Wood Sign in French
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Great Folk Art piece from France. Carved from one piece of wood.
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Vintage 1930s European Primitives

Carved Wood Sign in French
Carved Wood Sign in French
H 17.5 in W 27.5 in D 1 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Primitives

Materials

Iron

18th and 19th Century Lock Pickers Skeleton Keys
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Bunch of large 18th and 19th century primitive lock pickers skeleton keys. Largest key is 20cm
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Antique 18th Century French Primitives

Materials

Iron

Large Hand-Carved Dough Bowl with Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
condition is very good with a great old surface. Probably from France.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Adirondack Primitives

Materials

Wood

European Game Ball on Custom Pedestal
Located in Houston, TX
This Antique European Game ball on a custom pedestal would make a great accessory on its own or nestled in a styled bookshelf. The hardwood game ball has been reinforced with iron st...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Primitives

Materials

Metal

Antique Rustic Primitive 18th Century Chestnut Folk Art Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century chestnut folk art chair with three legs, a 2.75" thick slab seat and double rounded
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Antique 18th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Chestnut

19th Century French Primitive Iron Rooster
Located in New York, NY
Mounted on a lucite plinth base. Incised "1819."
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Weathervanes

Primitive Toy Dog
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive stuffed toy dog
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Antique 19th Century French Toys

Primitive Toy Dog
Primitive Toy Dog
H 16 in W 21 in D 6 in
Life Sized Concrete Folk Art Deer
Located in Culver City, CA
Concrete sculpture with original paint and seashell eyes.
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Antique Early 1900s French Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Concrete

Life Sized Concrete Folk Art Deer
Life Sized Concrete Folk Art Deer
H 69 in W 58 in L 69 in
Set of 9 Primitive Juggling Pins
Located in Culver City, CA
Set of 9 wood primitive juggling pins, simple form, original worn surface.
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Early 20th Century French Toys

Materials

Wood

Primitive Horse from Children's Rocking Toy
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive Horse from children's rocking toys, hand carved face, wood, burlap, paper glass eyes.
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Antique 19th Century French Toys

Materials

Wood, Glass

Pair of Primitive Working Shorebird Decoys
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Pair of primitive working shorebird decoys, both with iron bills or beaks, carved painted wood. As
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Mid-20th Century French Decoys

Materials

Wood

Pair of Primitive Working Shorebird Decoys
Pair of Primitive Working Shorebird Decoys
H 8.27 in W 7.88 in D 2.76 in
Primitive Horse from Children's Rocking Toy
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive Horse from children's rocking toys, hand carved face, wood, burlap, paper glass eyes.
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Antique 19th Century French Toys

Materials

Wood, Burlap, Glass

Primitive Late 19th Century, Scythe Sharpening Stool
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Primitive French, late 19th century scythe sharpening stool, wonderfully naïve with a nicely worn
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Antique Late 19th Century French More Folk Art

Unusual Large 19th Century Primitive Dugout Wood Sink
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
four corners on feet. Well used and perfectly serviceable, France, circa 1880. Dimensions: 38cm x 29cm
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Antique Late 19th Century French More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Primitive Hot Air Balloon Launch Painting
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large French School Primitive Oil on Canvas of a hot air balloon flight commemorating most likely a
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Early 20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

19th Century French Coffee Grinder
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century French coffee grinder, dated 1893 and signed J.Martin.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Primitive More Folk Art

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Coffee Grinder
19th Century French Coffee Grinder
H 25 in W 15.5 in D 14.5 in
Cast Iron Horse Stable Sign, France, circa 1800
Located in Culver City, CA
Cast iron horse stabile sign, France, circa 1800. Cast iron horse heads mounted on original
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Antique Early 1800s French Primitive Signs

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Grain Scoop on Custom Wall Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
A strong and seasoned 19th century French hand-carved maple grain scoop with the most wonderful
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Antique 19th Century French Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Maple

Primitive Folk Art Chair from France, circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Primitive Folk Art chair from France, circa 1950. Sturdy fruitwood construction with patina.
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Vintage 1960s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Extraordinary unique primitive cabinet, 19 th French Pyrenees folk art
Located in leucate, FR
French Pyrenees, handmade by a folk art artist. This craftsman used certain elements of agricultural
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Wabi Sabi Stools by Charles Dudouyt, Folk Art, Rustic, Primitive, 1950's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Folk art, primitive furniture yet they have a very modern organic feeling.
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Vintage 1950s French Primitive Stools

Materials

Steel

French Primitive Coffee Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fantastic French primitive coffee table. An unusual French primitive wood coffee table on end
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

French Primitive Coffee Table
French Primitive Coffee Table
H 17.72 in W 78.75 in D 26.38 in
Folk art Charles Dudouyt Pair of bar Stools
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic pair of bar stools in stained oak. Wabi sabi style. By Charles Dudouyt. France, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Primitive Stools

Materials

Steel

19th Century Primitive Folk Art Wooden Measuring Container
Located in Houston, TX
19th century wooden measuring container.
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Wood

19th C. Primitive Folk Art Weathervane
Located in Houston, TX
19th C. Primitive Fork Art Weathervane from France.
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Antique 19th Century French Primitives

Materials

Metal

Primitive Sculptors Stand
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Wonderfully Primitive pine sculptors stand, remnant original paint. All original condition with as
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Early 20th Century French Primitives

Primitive Sculptors Stand
Primitive Sculptors Stand
H 38.19 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Old French Heavy Metal Container or Jug
Located in Chicago, IL
Had this been American, I think I would have said it was for milk, but it is French and has the
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Antique Early 1900s French Country Primitives

Materials

Steel

Old French Heavy Metal Container or Jug
Old French Heavy Metal Container or Jug
H 18.88 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
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Primitive French Folk Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of primitive French folk art on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right piece of primitive French folk art, those designed in folk art, Art Deco and industrial styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made item from our selection of primitive French folk art over the years, but those crafted by Charles Dudouyt, Accolay Pottery and Emile Bernard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Primitive French Folk Art?

The average selling price for a piece of primitive French folk art at 1stDibs is $1,493, while they’re typically $105 on the low end and $43,750 for the highest priced.