Primitive Furniture

This is an antique primitive-style low table from Japan. While it stands quietly, the moment it is placed in a space it commands a powerful presence. The piece beautifully harmonizes...

This is an antique primitive-style stool from Japan. Its quiet presence carries both the strength of a sculptural object and a simple, rustic beauty. The clean form, free from unnece...

This exceptional coffee table is a repurposed antique Japanese Usu (mortar), originally hand-carved from a single, massive block of Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova) wood. Keyaki is highly p...

This is a primitive chair of the Naga people. Quiet in its stance yet commanding in presence, it is a remarkably compelling piece that combines the strength of a sculptural work with...

A painted primitive cabinet with four doors, with each pair being secured by brass sliding hardware. Inside, the paint is winter white, and features five fixed shelves. The spacing i...

A Masterpiece of Nature: This extraordinary coffee table (originally a traditional Japanese mortar, or Usu) is carved from a single, massive block of wood where the tree trunk natura...

This is an old Japanese primitive-style low table. It dates to the Meiji period (1860s–1900s) and was originally used in everyday life, discovered in an old farmhouse. Free from orna...

Beautiful handmade oak silver chest. It was made to hold valuables such as silver coins, jewels or maps. This was the precursor to the modern day safe. It is due to its age beautiful...

This is an antique Japanese primitive-style coffee table finished in deep black. Although it stands quietly, it possesses a powerful presence the moment it is placed within a space, ...

This is an old Japanese primitive-style low table. It is a piece of furniture that was actually used during the early Shōwa period (1900s–1940s) and was discovered in a traditional f...

This chair is crafted from a tree trunk left in its natural form. Zelkova wood is used for the material. Although the surface is finished in black with cashew paint, the beautiful ...

This chair is made from a traditional mortar, a tool once used in ancient Japan to prepare rice cakes. Its form has been transformed beyond the original shape of a mortar, resulting...

This table stand combines a zelkova tree trunk base with a karinn (quince) wood tabletop. The zelkova trunk that forms the base is hollow inside and has an organic shape that evok...

This is a very old Japanese wooden Buddhist sculpture. It is believed to date back to the Muromachi period (14th–16th century) and has quietly existed alongside people’s prayers for ...

This is a large antique Japanese display table. A substantial sliding door from the Meiji period (1860s–1920s) has been repurposed as the tabletop and set atop a raw tree stump, pres...

Beautiful Italian rustic primitive country wooden bench, with trestle style legs in original aged natural color giving the rich and beautiful patina that makes it look wonderful in e...

This is a wabi-sabi table made by combining driftwood and a new tabletop. The base of the table is made of the same wood, and it has three legs, so it is very strong and sturdy. T...

Nature as the Master Sculptor This monumental floor platform, known in Japan as an Okidoko, is a singular piece of organic art crafted from a massive, aged slab of Japanese Hardwood....

Antique Ice Chest sold by Belknap Hardware circa 1919. Made quartersawn oak with a stout rectangular frame featuring four doors, original brass hardw...

The long, inclined low display table with slightly tapered, narrow tabletop. Fully made of Keyaki Zelkova solid wood. The tabletop is made from thick, single solid board. Originally ...

Primitive terracotta water jar from Central Mexico, early 20th century.

This American mid-20th century pine shelving unit reflects a utilitarian design philosophy rooted in material honesty and straightforward craftsmanship. Constructed from solid pine,...

France, 1890 Cupboard with upper and lower cabinet sections, plank doors with knob and latch hardware, interior shelving, and bracket feet. 54.25”w x 22.5”d x 83”h Ref. PRIM911 $ 13,200

Formed in steam-bent hardwood in the tradition of Thonet and the Central European bentwood workshops, this elongated wall-mounted coat rack presents an elegant, architectural silhoue...

This is an antique, weathered block of Japanese keyaki (zelkova) wood. It is estimated to date from the early 1900s to the 1940s. Its form, shaped over many decades, carries a presen...

Antique Basket Chest in Wicker and Wrought Iron. Europe, 19th Century. A very decorative antique basket chest in wicker and wrought iron. Beautifully aged. Great simple design with ...

Made in France. A hand‑carved round slate table (ø100 cm / 39.37") crafted as an antique reproduction in the Primitive French style, designed to capture the look and character of la...

This is an excellent very early Southern pine dough box on stand with its original lid. The lid and angle of the box were used for kneading the dough. The box itself was crucial for ...

A fine and impressive 90 pound natural white quartz specimen. Gorgeous natural sculpture adding organic modern element to any room. This white crystal is considered a “master heal...

This 20th-century hand-shaped terracotta table lamp transforms a utilitarian olive-oil storage jar from southern Anatolia into refined lighting. Molded from coarse red clay in the fo...

An authentic 19th century French vigneron or dégustation tilt-top table, traditionally used in wine cellars for wine tasting and presentation. This example features a round oak table...

A robust and beautifully crafted French wine press, 19th century, made from solid wood. Originally used in vineyards for pressing grapes, this authentic piece of rural craftsmanship ...

Vintage Primitive style hand carved wooden display shelf or bookcase. Origin unknown but likely European. Lovely organic bent supports with mortise and tenon joints and hand chiseled...

A beautiful example of an antique dry sink. This piece is beautiful with countless decades of character from age and use. Crafted of solid wood with...

Large Antique Wabi Sabi Style Bowl in Wood 19th Century. A wonderful and large antique wooden bowl with a very good wabi sabi appearance. Ha...

For your consideration, a unique and one of a kind primitive bench , constructed with mesquite wood and solid limestone. Curated By AMBIANIC Dimensions: 82.5" W x 28" D x 16" H, Wo...

This striking vintage bronze rooster sculpture is a fine example of African tribal artistry, originating from the cultural regions of Ife and Benin in Nigeria. Crafted with a primiti...

Beautifully hand crafted solid wood totemic sculpture with detailed features highlighting its authentic presence. This unique piece meshes style and art into a eye catching and taste...

This is an antique wall-mounted flower vase made from natural wood from Japan. It is a piece that preserves the natural form created over many years, allowing the organic shape of th...

This is an old Japanese bamboo basket. Made in the mid Shōwa period (1940s–1960s), it was originally used as a flower basket, designed to hold an inner container and quietly support ...

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...

A collection of four hand-carved wooden sculptures from West Africa, each piece unique in its form and expression. Crafted with skill and tradition, the figures display fine detailin...

Originally used as a shoemaker’s table in rural Scandinavia, this early 19th-century pine piece carries the marks of long use. The worn surface and faded red drawer front reveal its ...

Early 20th Century Wood & Brass Tool Box / Chest. Beautiful natural patina.

This is an old primitive-style side table from France, made in the 1950s. You can feel the strength of natural wood in this table, a sensation not typically found in ordinary furniture. Its overwhelming presence adds a unique charm to any room. This side table is recommended as both a display stand and a regular table, showcasing its versatility across various settings. Since ancient times, people have crafted essential tools from local materials to endure harsh natural environments, passing down these skills and tools to future generations, nurturing a cultural way of life. This table embodies that tradition and culture. Tools crafted to survive harsh natural conditions acquire a distinctive flavor over time, reflecting the lifestyles of their users. The tougher the natural environment and the more vulnerable we are, the more profoundly their power is felt. In today's era of abundant cheap and disposable products, using such historically significant furniture to reimagine our surroundings offers new perspectives and values. Upholding this philosophy, we meticulously collect beautiful, robust, and unique antique furniture from France.

This charming primitive paw foot, flip-top desk/cabinet came out of a southern dental office in Walterboro, South Carolina, although it was probably constructed in New England becaus...

This rectangular top primitive finish wood table is simple, thick and rustic. Shows amazing wear and signs of age which ADD so much personality to it. It is solid and ready to place.

Two hand-chiseled horse sculptures with a primitive aesthetic. Their weathered finish adds character and suggests a sense of history. Placed on a fireplace mantel, they likely serv...

Well-loved and richly worn, this petite bronze traveling shrine from North India depicts the Hindu god Ganesha. Attributed to 17th century or later, the palm-sized icon reveals its a...

Late 17th Century Italian chestnut Frattino style antique trestle table features 2 ancient solid top planks with end frames, trestle base crosspieces and forged iron joinery pins. With is superior details including dovetail joinery, present a fine rustic antique look for use as a primitive table for display, or communal style dining -or even in a contrasting modern setting. Measures: 98.2" L x 27.6" W x 28.9" H, 2" thick double slab top with 4" end frames 16" chair space at table ends 64.3” space between bases for 3 chairs with 11.9" chair push-in space to crossbeam 26.9" arm chair clearance. **We can reproduce this antique style in any size you require. See pricing below for standard dining table sizes - made in Italy by our craftsmen** We offer finish options on aged hardwoods which may be very distressed like this original antique Italian chestnut table, or for example, formal & smooth on premium Italian walnut. - Natural blonde shellac - Classic shellac - Espresso Dark stain shellac - Moro blackened shellac *Gloss, satin & distressed painted finishes also available to order *Also available in Old Chestnut, Poplar, or Walnut with smooth or brushed grain finish. **Larger table sizes, narrow widths, and single slab tops available by quote. **Available on our next container shipment. Expedited shipping service available by quote. Larger table top sizes, narrow widths, single slab tops, and aged Italian walnut are available - please contact us for a custom quote. Bellini’s Old World Collection...

This South Arabian sandstone stele is a decorative sculpture inspired by the pre-Islamic funerary pillars of ancient Yemen. Entirely hand-carved in natural, sand-toned stone, it refl...

A Chinese woven reed river basket, circa 1900. 12 inches wide by 14 ½ inches tall

Primitive neoclassical table in Folk Art. The table is provincial and made from painted pine. It has one single large drawer and straight legs without decorations. The table is in un...

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...

Antique primitive large Swedish trough style dough bowl, c. 1850. Hand carved from a single piece of wood, this robust, elongated bowl is designed for kneading and proofing dough. F...

A compelling Inuit soapstone sculpture depicting a bundled hunter holding a seal, a subject deeply rooted in Arctic life and subsistence traditions. Carved in richly toned grey serpe...

This is an exceptional example of a tribal ceremonial camel saddle, likely originating from North Africa or the Middle East, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The saddle...

This is a large, old Japanese hand-carved wooden bear. With its dignified stance and overwhelming presence, it is a sculptural work that leaves a strong impression simply by being pl...

Original, Vintage, American Made, Wooden Snow Sled / Toboggan. Bring the whole gang with you on this sleigh ride! The seat is 142" long with the original p...

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique American Primitive Colonial Cherry Wood Glass 2 Door Hutch Cupboard Cabinet w...