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Style: Primitive
Japanese old wood stand / Exhibition stand wabi-sabi / primitive wood stand /
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This display stand is made by combining old wooden sleepers with a newly made tabletop. The top of the display stand is finished with cashew paint, like lacquer, and has a jet blac...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wall Art / Japanese objet / wabi-sabi art / primitive wall art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wall art made using some of the material from an old Japanese door. This is a wooden door reinforced with galvanized iron sheets. It's a convenient size that doesn't take...
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2010s Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Tin

Japanese Old Wooden Object / Wooden Lump Figurine / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wooden object. The details of the tree are unknown, but it seems to be hardwood. It changes its shape and color over time, and it has become an artistic appearance. ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large wooden mortar dates to the late 19th century and was originally used for crushing rice, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province. Hollowed from a single t...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

A Sealed 3.88CT Rare Natural Burma RUBY, Antique Oval Faceted Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Wembley, GB
A Sealed 3.88ct Natural Rare Burma Ruby, in the Oval Faceted cut. Comes with the AIG Certificate. Natural Myanmar Ruby.
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Early 1800s Burmese Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl 1910s-1930s Primitive Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden bowl with legs. The wooden bowl is dyed black. It is likely that this was made as a manger. However, there is no evidence that it was ever used, so I ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique Sumba Comb
Located in New York, NY
Worn by adult noblewomen high on the head, like a crown. These hand cut combs from Sumba are usually hand carved from mottled tortoiseshell or occasionally from buffalo horn. These t...
Category

20th Century Indonesian Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Korean Nambangae Grain Mortar, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This primitive wooden vessel is a traditional Korean wood mortar used for pounding rice and grains. A form unique to South Korea's Jeju Island, the mortar is known as a nambang-ae an...
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Early 19th Century North Korean Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Indian Ethnic Ankle Bracelet with Bells- 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Indian Ethnic Ankle Bracelet with Bells Primitive Art - Decoration - Tribal - Ethnic Measures : 10cmx16cm H:38cm ( measures including support ) Wear consistent with age and use.
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20th Century Indian Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Metal

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Primitive antiquities for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive antiquities 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 antiquities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive antiquities made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original antiquities, popular names associated with this style include and Andrianna Shamaris. 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 antiquities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $238 and tops out at $10,200 while the average work can sell for $3,650.

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