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Style: Primitive
Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair 1940s-1960s / Wabisabi
Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair 1940s-1960s / Wabisabi

Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair 1940s-1960s / Wabisabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese primitive-style side chair, crafted sometime during the mid-Showa period (1940s–1960s). It is a one-of-a-kind piece carved entirely from a single large block ...

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1940s Japanese Vintage Primitive Side Chairs

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Cedar

Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair 1940s-1960s / Stool Display Stand Wabi Sabi
Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair 1940s-1960s / Stool Display Stand Wabi Sabi

Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair 1940s-1960s / Stool Display Stand Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This chair embodies the essence of Japanese primitive design, crafted in the mid-20th century (circa 1940s–1960s). Made from tochi (Japanese horse chestnut), a rare domestic hardwood...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Side Chairs

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Wood

Vintage Nichols & Stone Hitchcock Harvest Stencil Painted Black Side Chair
Vintage Nichols & Stone Hitchcock Harvest Stencil Painted Black Side Chair

Vintage Nichols & Stone Hitchcock Harvest Stencil Painted Black Side Chair

By Nichols & Stone

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Nichols & Stone Hitchcock Harvest Stencil Painted Black Side Chair. Circa...

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Mid-20th Century Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Wooden Barrel Arm Chairs Chairs
Pair of Antique Wooden Barrel Arm Chairs Chairs

Pair of Antique Wooden Barrel Arm Chairs Chairs

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Beautiful pair of antique chairs full of Wabi-Sabi style. These chairs have perfectly imperfect raw wooden structure. The craftsmanship details on them is unmatched. Chairs are in ...

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Early 20th Century Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Stump Chair in Pine with Storage, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1900s
Hand Carved Stump Chair in Pine with Storage, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1900s

Hand Carved Stump Chair in Pine with Storage, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1900s

Located in Odense, DK

A charming rustic stump chair, hand-carved from solid pine and accented with an iron ring. Crafted by an unknown Swedish artisan in the early 1900s, this piece embodies the spirit of...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Primitive Side Chairs

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Pine

19th Century Antique Arrow Back Windsor Wood Accent Dining Side Chair
19th Century Antique Arrow Back Windsor Wood Accent Dining Side Chair

19th Century Antique Arrow Back Windsor Wood Accent Dining Side Chair

Located in Lambertville, NJ

19th century antique arrow back spindle Windsor accent side chair, circa early 1800's. This charming hand carved chair features its original finish with ...

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Early 19th Century Antique Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Nichols & Stone Hitchcock Harvest Stencil Painted Black Side Chair Pair
Vintage Nichols & Stone Hitchcock Harvest Stencil Painted Black Side Chair Pair

Vintage Nichols & Stone Hitchcock Harvest Stencil Painted Black Side Chair Pair

By Nichols & Stone

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Nichols & Stone Hitchcock Harvest Stencil Painted Black Side Chairs - a Pair....

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Primitive French Antique Side Chairs
Pair of Primitive French Antique Side Chairs

Pair of Primitive French Antique Side Chairs

Located in Las Vegas, NV

SOLD SEPARATELY Beautiful chairs full of Wabi-Sabi style. French craftsmanship, antique 1800's with lovingly handmade details and perfectly imperfect wooden structure. The craftsma...

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19th Century Antique Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Primitive Swedish Stick Chair, Hand-Carved Oak
18th Century Primitive Swedish Stick Chair, Hand-Carved Oak

18th Century Primitive Swedish Stick Chair, Hand-Carved Oak

Located in Hudson, NY

A charming 18th century vernacular stick chair from Sweden. Primitive and made of oak, with three wedge shaped legs in the solid plank seat. Perfect little side chair!

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Primitive Bamboo Shoot Side Chairs
Primitive Bamboo Shoot Side Chairs

Primitive Bamboo Shoot Side Chairs

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Set of four primitive bamboo shoot frame side chairs with split woven bamboo seats and backs, France circa 1950's.

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1950s French Vintage Primitive Side Chairs

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Bamboo

Pair of Primitive Side Chairs
Pair of Primitive Side Chairs

Pair of Primitive Side Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These French primitive side chairs are a true embodiment of rustic charm and artisanal craftsmanship. Each chair is crafted from branches and trunks with their natural shapes and tex...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Cowhide Accent Chair
Antique Italian Cowhide Accent Chair

Antique Italian Cowhide Accent Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Italian cowhide accent chair.

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Early 1900s Italian Antique Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Bentwood

Primitive 19th Century Elm & Rush Chair
Primitive 19th Century Elm & Rush Chair

Primitive 19th Century Elm & Rush Chair

Located in London, GB

A large, characterful 19th century vernacular chair, primitively constructed from heavily patinated elm with original woven rush seat. Irish, c. 1850.

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Mid-19th Century Irish Antique Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Elm

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Located in Odense, DK

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Primitive side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive side chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage side chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive side chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, 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 side chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $228 and tops out at $3,419 while the average work can sell for $1,331.