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Style: Primitive
Large Chinese Neolithic Period Banshan Painted Clay Pottery Handled Water Jar Hu
Located in Forney, TX
A rare Chinese Neolithic period Majiayao culture / possibly late Yangshao culture, Banshan type, Gansu Province, Northern China, 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C., large earthenware water jar ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Clay

Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl 1910s-1930s Primitive Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
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 ...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Primitive Japanese Wooden Top Table in Brown
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Unique Wooden Top Table estimated from 1800s sourced in Japan with full piece top and tongue and groove detailing.
Category

20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris 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

Andrianna Shamaris Tribal Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Tribal tin necklace worn in wedding ceremonies from Papua. Set on a modern steel Stand. Large collection available. All vary in height and diameter. Please inquire. Andrianna Shamar...
Category

1950s Vintage Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Steel, Tin

Exquisite Brown, Tongue and Groove Wooden Top Table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Unique wooden top table estimated from early 20th century with single drawer sourced in Japan with full piece top and tongue and groove detailing.
Category

20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Shekhawati Desert Zone, India, Monolithic Stone Pots with Handles
Located in Mexico City, MX
In the great Indian desert - the Thar - in a place called Shekhawati, very close to the Indian-Pakistani border, these wonderful pieces were acquired. Monolithic stone pots of vario...
Category

19th Century Indian Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench
Located in New York, NY
For the primitive collector. This stunning bench is hand-carved from a single teakwood root from Madura. Beautiful antique bamboo legs in contrast. Rare. This bench was sourced in t...
Category

Early 1900s Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Wrought Iron Metal Primitive Rustic Buggy Carriage Wheels, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Wrought Iron Metal 54" Primitive Rustic Buggy Carriage Wheels - a Pair. Great to convert to a dining table or other decorative projects. Item features heavy iron construction...
Category

19th Century Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Iron

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Primitive Handmade Wood Accent Table with Hand Motif
Located in Saint Paul, MN
A stunning, handmade wooden accent table made from a single tree stump fashioned into a hand motif. An excellent piece of primitive work showing t...
Category

1970s American Vintage Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Hand Carved Antique Japanese Marble or Granite Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and one of a kind Buddha sculpture. There are only very few people in the world who can accurately date this hand carved marble or granite Japanese Buddha head...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Marble

Japanese Bronze Vessel with Dragon Handles and Falcon Lid
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese bronze vessel with pair of dragon handles, falcon lid, birds in landscape and elephant heads base.
Category

1890s Japanese Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Copper base cloisonné Fu Dogs made for Chinese export with gilded, mane, ears and accents. This pair from 1910s or earlier.
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Copper

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
H 14.75 in W 12.5 in D 7 in
6 Antique Chinese Cloisonne Teapots
Located in Brea, CA
Collection of 6 Chinese cloisonne teapots in varying shapes and designs of flora and fauna. The highest one is 5.5'' H x 2 W x 2.5'' D. the sm...
Category

20th Century Chinese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

6 Antique Chinese Cloisonne Teapots
6 Antique Chinese Cloisonne Teapots
No Reserve
H 5.5 in W 2 in D 2.5 in
Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Granary Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese pottery granary jar, with cylindrical shape, decorated with bands of incised lines, and supported by three legs. Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220 Size: heigh...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Antique Rare Chinese Enameled Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl
Located in Brea, CA
Qing dynasty an unique antique important rare Chinese enameled Famille rose porcelain bowl with mark DaQingDaoGuangNianZhi , hand painted. ...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese wabisabi table / primitive side table & stand table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a quaint Japanese stand table. The chunk of wood at the top has a cracked appearance over time. It feels decadent and wabi-sabi. You can also place a vase on the sturdy s...
Category

1990s Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Paper Tray 1860s-1900s/Mingei Wabi-Sabi Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese paper plate. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of thick paper and very solid. It is called a "cocoon dish. It was used to collect s...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Paper

Primitive Solid Wooden Wabi-Sabi Pedestal or Side Table
Located in London, GB
A large thick wooden pedestal in primitive natural form. France, c1930s. Albeit hard to accurately age. Wabi-sabi in nature, full of natures splendid imperfections, ideal as a ped...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e
Located in New York, NY
Stunning antique Japanese lacquer hair comb with a geometric petal-like background of stylized chrysanthemums and flowers done in gold and red maki-e. Possibly Edo or Meiji time peri...
Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Japanese antique table / 1900〜1940 side table & coffee table / primitive table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A table made from an old Japanese mortar (a container used for pounding grain and rice cake with a pestle. Things are placed inside the mortar). This is a rare mortar table...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Oak

Previously Available Items
Japanese Antique Wooden Exhibition Stand / Early 20th Century / WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wooden stand. Because there are many cut marks, it is estimated that it has been used for a long time on workbenches, etc. The unique representation of the wood created by long-term use is recommended as an exhibition stand...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Antique Wrought Iron Metal Primitive Rustic Buggy Carriage Wheels, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Wrought Iron Metal 54" Primitive Rustic Buggy Carriage Wheels - a Pair. Great to convert to a dining table or other decorative projects. Item features heavy iron construction...
Category

19th Century Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Iron

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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