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Style: Primitive
19th Century Trade Sign Clothing Wood Double Sided Wooden Hudson Valley NY
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Take a look at this fantastic double sided early 19th or late 18th century wooden trade sign with original wrought Iron bracket. Came out of a Hudso...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

19th Century Trade Sign Clothing Wood Double Sided Wooden Hudson Valley NY
19th Century Trade Sign Clothing Wood Double Sided Wooden Hudson Valley NY

19th Century Trade Sign Clothing Wood Double Sided Wooden Hudson Valley NY

$27,500
Midcentury Modern Unlacquered Brass Door Pulls, USA, 1950s
Located in Round Top, TX
Primitive unlacquered brass cast brass door pulls attached to long, slim backplates. These have a patinated finish that has developed beautifully and naturally over the past 60-70 ye...
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Mid-20th Century American Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Modern Unlacquered Brass Door Pulls, USA, 1950s
Midcentury Modern Unlacquered Brass Door Pulls, USA, 1950s

Midcentury Modern Unlacquered Brass Door Pulls, USA, 1950s

$750 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Antique Carved Teak Wood Indian Door/Gate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Individually hand crafted Teak door in early 20th century. Industrial metal details. Two salvaged doors that have been barred together to make one larg...
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique Carved Teak Wood Indian Door/Gate
Antique Carved Teak Wood Indian Door/Gate

Antique Carved Teak Wood Indian Door/Gate

$2,296 Sale Price
30% Off
Reclaimed Red Sandstone Garden Steps Monolith Garden Feature or Stepping Stones
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A beautiful trio of large reclaimed 18th Century red sandstone monolith stones, originating from Herefordshire , England.  These are timeless pieces with wonderful form, use them to ...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone, Sandstone

Reclaimed Red Sandstone Garden Steps Monolith Garden Feature or Stepping Stones
Reclaimed Red Sandstone Garden Steps Monolith Garden Feature or Stepping Stones

Reclaimed Red Sandstone Garden Steps Monolith Garden Feature or Stepping Stones

$6,648 / set
Pair of 19th Century Mexican Mesquite & Pine Windows
Located in Forney, TX
A rustic pair of solid mesquite and pine antique windows from Mexico. Handcrafted in the 19th century, retaining most of the hand forged iron including hinges. Constructed using peg, mortise and tenon joinery, This architectural salvage from Western México has a beautiful warm patina, and fabulous, naturally aging distressing, cracking. Elegantly aged wood tone, and interesting grain patterns. Full of character and old world charm, they're great for many different applications, such as a headboard, wall hanging decor, top for a side table, coffee or console table, kitchen pot rack...
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19th Century Mexican Antique Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Mexican Mesquite & Pine Windows
Pair of 19th Century Mexican Mesquite & Pine Windows

Pair of 19th Century Mexican Mesquite & Pine Windows

$730 / set
Antique Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja Land. This impressive carving symbolizes courage, protection of the home, good fortune and leadership. Originally used as an exter...
Category

Early 1900s Antique Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Hand Carved Panel
Antique Hand Carved Panel

Antique Hand Carved Panel

$5,500
Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Batak Panel or Console Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Ancient hand carved architectural wood panel from Batak, North Sumatra. Originally used from the front side of a Batak house. Traditional Batak houses have many carvings both inside ...
Category

Early 1900s Antique Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Batak Panel or Console Table
Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Batak Panel or Console Table

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Batak Panel or Console Table

$4,900
19th Century Antique Hand-Carved Teak Wood Architectural Column
Located in High Point, NC
This antique hand-carved teak wood architectural column is a striking piece that embodies the charm of traditional craftsmanship. Originating from the 19th century, this column showc...
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19th Century Indian Antique Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Teak

19th Century Antique Hand-Carved Teak Wood Architectural Column
19th Century Antique Hand-Carved Teak Wood Architectural Column

19th Century Antique Hand-Carved Teak Wood Architectural Column

$415
Andrianna Shamaris Architectural Teak Wood Wall Hanging
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Minimalist carving, hand carved from a single piece of teak wood. Works well for an art installation or as a head board. We have a pair. The price and images reflect the ...
Category

Early 1900s Antique Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Architectural Teak Wood Wall Hanging
Andrianna Shamaris Architectural Teak Wood Wall Hanging

Andrianna Shamaris Architectural Teak Wood Wall Hanging

$980
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Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles/Pulls in Cast Bronze, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
Two sleek, heavy and elegant mid-century door handles in full bronze. Manufactured by valaistustyö and designed by Alvar Aalto himself. Very practical yet stand out as sculptural pie...
Category

1950s Finnish Vintage Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles/Pulls in Cast Bronze, Valaistustyö 1950s
Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles/Pulls in Cast Bronze, Valaistustyö 1950s

Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles/Pulls in Cast Bronze, Valaistustyö 1950s

$9,739 / set
H 3.94 in W 1.97 in D 9.85 in
Late 19th Century Antique Arched Stained Glass Window in a New Wood Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful 19th century antique stained glass window with an arch top in a new square wood frame. This window is full of color with a turquoise center...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Stained Glass, Wood

Late 19th Century Antique Arched Stained Glass Window in a New Wood Frame
Late 19th Century Antique Arched Stained Glass Window in a New Wood Frame

Late 19th Century Antique Arched Stained Glass Window in a New Wood Frame

$1,820 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.5 in W 30 in D 1.25 in
Antique French Fireplace in Sandstone
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice and subtle pinkish French Louis XVI fireplace mantel. The mantel is made from Sandstone from the “Massif de Vosges” called Grès Rose, pink sandstone. One of its unique characters it that the color changes during the day and the way it is lit. It’s unusual shape and nice paneling combined with the leaf decorations make this a modest yet strong decorative piece. It is unrestored, it has some chips and imperfections but this only adds to its beautiful pantina. This mantel can be supplied with returns or can be made to be flush fitted against a wall. Sold by Schermerhorn Antique Fireplaces Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have, we are happy to help! Our vast collection of antique fireplaces and mantels...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Sandstone

Antique French Fireplace in Sandstone
Antique French Fireplace in Sandstone

Antique French Fireplace in Sandstone

$8,700
H 42.52 in W 51.19 in D 10.63 in
1940s Mexican Rustic Ranch Mesquite Window Jalisco Hacienda
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mexican Rustic Ranch Mesquite Medium Window Jalisco Hacienda 1940s 39.5 tall x 26.75w x 4d / Inside 34 x 12.75 inches In unrestored original vintage rustic condition. Review the images.
Category

1940s Mexican Vintage Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

1940s Mexican Rustic Ranch Mesquite Window Jalisco Hacienda
1940s Mexican Rustic Ranch Mesquite Window Jalisco Hacienda

1940s Mexican Rustic Ranch Mesquite Window Jalisco Hacienda

$1,250
H 39.5 in W 26.75 in D 4 in
19th Century Spanish Wooden Pedestal Base Painted in Faux Marble
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Spanish wooden pedestal base painted in faux marble.
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

19th Century Spanish Wooden Pedestal Base Painted in Faux Marble
19th Century Spanish Wooden Pedestal Base Painted in Faux Marble

19th Century Spanish Wooden Pedestal Base Painted in Faux Marble

$1,959
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Antique Entrance Door, in Carved Brown Chestnut, to Restored, 1700, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient entrance door, main door, double wing, in chestnut carved with Baroque shapes, very old from the 18th century, from central Italy, all hand carved, great value and very fasci...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Chestnut

Antique Entrance Door, in Carved Brown Chestnut, to Restored, 1700, Italy
Antique Entrance Door, in Carved Brown Chestnut, to Restored, 1700, Italy

Antique Entrance Door, in Carved Brown Chestnut, to Restored, 1700, Italy

$3,610 Sale Price
20% Off
H 88.59 in W 47.25 in D 3.15 in
19th Century Carved Wood Panel
Located in New York, NY
19th Century carved wood panel with lotus bud motive. An Architectural Element from a Buddhist Monastery in Northen Thailand. A Lotus Bud representi...
Category

Early 1800s Thai Antique Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Teak

19th Century Carved Wood Panel
19th Century Carved Wood Panel

19th Century Carved Wood Panel

$850
H 8 in W 57 in D 2 in
Antique Entrance Door with Frame, Walnut Wood, 19th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient entrance door, main door, with original frame, original knocker and knob still present, hand carved in precious patinated walnut wood, fascinating period that makes it very b...
Category

Early 1800s Italian Antique Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Walnut

Antique Entrance Door with Frame, Walnut Wood, 19th Century, Italy
Antique Entrance Door with Frame, Walnut Wood, 19th Century, Italy

Antique Entrance Door with Frame, Walnut Wood, 19th Century, Italy

$4,370 Sale Price
20% Off
H 89.38 in W 43.31 in D 3.15 in
Antique Double Door, Lacquered and Painted, 19th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique double door, lacquered and painted, with carved panels and back also decorated and painted, already with hinges to push and beat all around the door of 2 cm, gray colors with...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Antique Double Door, Lacquered and Painted, 19th Century, Italy
Antique Double Door, Lacquered and Painted, 19th Century, Italy

Antique Double Door, Lacquered and Painted, 19th Century, Italy

$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
H 88.98 in W 42.13 in D 2.76 in
Antique Solid Brown Walnut Door, Carved Lozenges, 17th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient main door, for entrance, in solid walnut, hand carved with many panels containing lozenges typical of northern Italy of the 17th century. Very beautiful and of great visual ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Walnut

Antique Solid Brown Walnut Door, Carved Lozenges, 17th Century, Italy
Antique Solid Brown Walnut Door, Carved Lozenges, 17th Century, Italy

Antique Solid Brown Walnut Door, Carved Lozenges, 17th Century, Italy

$5,510 Sale Price
20% Off
H 85.04 in W 43.31 in D 2.37 in
Fine Pair of Italian Carved Stone Garden Vases with Base
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved elegant vases with lion mascarons and flower garlands.
Category

20th Century Italian Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Fine Pair of Italian Carved Stone Garden Vases with Base
Fine Pair of Italian Carved Stone Garden Vases with Base

Fine Pair of Italian Carved Stone Garden Vases with Base

$33,255
H 88.59 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
19th Century Toroja Wooden Granary Panel from Sulawesi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Toraja wooden granary panel from Sulawesi Island in the Indonesian archipelago. This antique granary facade with window from the Toraja peoples of Sulawesi, Indonesia ...
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19th Century Indonesian Antique Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

19th Century Toroja Wooden Granary Panel from Sulawesi
19th Century Toroja Wooden Granary Panel from Sulawesi

19th Century Toroja Wooden Granary Panel from Sulawesi

$5,500
H 41.75 in W 70.5 in D 4 in
Previously Available Items
Burmese Teak Bird Lintel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This teakwood lintel from 19th-century Burmese architecture is beautifully carved in relief with alternating patterns of birds, flowers and fruits. An architectural lintel is a horiz...
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Mid-19th Century Burmese Antique Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Teak

Burmese Teak Bird Lintel, c. 1850
Burmese Teak Bird Lintel, c. 1850

Burmese Teak Bird Lintel, c. 1850

H 6 in W 117 in D 2.5 in
French 18th Century, Carved Keystone with Cockerel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful keystone with a cockerel. France, 18th century Weathered.
Category

18th Century French Antique Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

French 18th Century, Carved Keystone with Cockerel
French 18th Century, Carved Keystone with Cockerel

French 18th Century, Carved Keystone with Cockerel

H 11.82 in W 20.87 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Antique Carved Teakwood and Iron Indian Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Listing as a pair/set, but we have separate listing for individual pieces, as well. Hand crafted Teak door in early 20th century. Industrial metal details. These are salvaged doors...
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Carved Teakwood and Iron Indian Doors
Pair of Antique Carved Teakwood and Iron Indian Doors

Pair of Antique Carved Teakwood and Iron Indian Doors

H 124 in W 64 in L 124 in
Reclaimed Indian Carved Teak Door/Gate with Iron Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Individually hand crafted teak door in early 20th century. Industrial metal details. Two salvaged doors that have been barred together to make one large...
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed Indian Carved Teak Door/Gate with Iron Details
Reclaimed Indian Carved Teak Door/Gate with Iron Details

Reclaimed Indian Carved Teak Door/Gate with Iron Details

H 62 in W 32 in D 5 in
French 18th Century Forged Iron Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique hand forged iron weathervane. Beautiful eyecatcher, France, circa 1750. Weathered. Measurement here below is inclusive the wooden base.
Category

18th Century French Antique Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

French 18th Century Forged Iron Weathervane
French 18th Century Forged Iron Weathervane

French 18th Century Forged Iron Weathervane

H 20.67 in W 13.39 in D 3.15 in
17th Century French Architectural Ornament or Fragment with Storks
Located in Buisson, FR
A very rare and beautiful early oak fragment that probably once adorned a French half timbered house. Nice decor with two storks and old traces of color, France, circa 1650. Weather...
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17th Century French Antique Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

17th Century French Architectural Ornament or Fragment with Storks
17th Century French Architectural Ornament or Fragment with Storks

17th Century French Architectural Ornament or Fragment with Storks

H 27.56 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in
Long 73" Antique Cast Iron Feeding Trough
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is an antique cast iron feeding trough. Has feet and a middle bar. Considering its age, this piece is in decent condition but shows obvious age wea...
Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Long 73" Antique Cast Iron Feeding Trough
Long 73" Antique Cast Iron Feeding Trough

Long 73" Antique Cast Iron Feeding Trough

H 6 in W 73 in D 12 in
Rare 1800s Double-Sided Watchmaker Trade Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This impressive 19th century antique American outdoor storefront hanging jeweler or watchmaker trade sign is attributed to the Miller Co., Bellefontaine, OH. Visually striking and double-sided the pocket watch advertising sign features an ornamental cast iron bezel adorned with surrounding embossed letter banners interspersed with floral rosettes and a painted pressed zinc face...
Category

19th Century American Antique Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

Rare 1800s Double-Sided Watchmaker Trade Sign
Rare 1800s Double-Sided Watchmaker Trade Sign

Rare 1800s Double-Sided Watchmaker Trade Sign

H 25.5 in W 3 in D 20 in
18th Century Ornate Carved and Painted Wood Indian Architectural Pillars, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and unique pair of antique handcrafted and painted Indian architectural pillars, made in India, circa late 18th century. The pillars have outstanding carved wood deta...
Category

Late 18th Century Indian Antique Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Ornate Carved and Painted Wood Indian Architectural Pillars, Pair
18th Century Ornate Carved and Painted Wood Indian Architectural Pillars, Pair

18th Century Ornate Carved and Painted Wood Indian Architectural Pillars, Pair

H 83 in W 31.5 in D 23 in
French 18th Century Painted Forged Iron Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique hand forged iron weathervane representing a harlequin. Beautiful eyecatcher. France, circa 1750-1800. Weathered and losses. Measurement here below is inclusive the wooden base.
Category

18th Century French Antique Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

French 18th Century Painted Forged Iron Weathervane
French 18th Century Painted Forged Iron Weathervane

French 18th Century Painted Forged Iron Weathervane

H 27.56 in W 10.24 in D 3.15 in
French 17th Century Forged Iron Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique hand forged iron weathervane. Beautiful eyecatcher, France, circa 1600-1700. Weathered. Measurement here below is inclusive the wooden base.
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17th Century French Antique Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

French 17th Century Forged Iron Weathervane
French 17th Century Forged Iron Weathervane

French 17th Century Forged Iron Weathervane

H 21.46 in W 11.42 in D 2.76 in
Andrianna Shamaris Primitive Iron Wood Ladder
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved Primitive iron wood ladder from Sumatra, carved from a single piece. This ladder was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found i...
Category

1950s Vintage Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Primitive Iron Wood Ladder
Andrianna Shamaris Primitive Iron Wood Ladder

Andrianna Shamaris Primitive Iron Wood Ladder

H 4 in W 7 in D 53 in

Primitive architectural elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive architectural elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage architectural elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, asian art and furniture, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive architectural elements made in a specific country, there are Asia, North America, and India pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original architectural elements, 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 architectural elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $730 and tops out at $27,500 while the average work can sell for $2,624.

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