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Style: Primitive
19th Century Small Pantry Box with Original Lid
Located in Louisville, KY
This beautifully constructed circular pantry box from the late 19th century is indeed a unique find. It's smaller size makes it particularly unusual. Typically found in one's pantry ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Boxes
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Wood & Brass Tool Box
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Early 20th Century Wood & Brass Tool Box / Chest. Beautiful natural patina.
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitive Boxes
Materials
Brass
$728 Sale Price
49% Off
Primitive Antique Oak Dovetailed Butlers Cutlery Tray Knife Caddy Tool Box 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
Primitive antique oak divided cutlery / knife tray / box / trug with raised carved center divider and hand cut dovetailed corners.
Dimensions:
12.75" x 8.75" x 6.25" (Width x Depth ...
Category
19th Century Antique Primitive Boxes
Materials
Oak
Antique Export Tin Metal Transport 5 Gallon Canister Container with Wood Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique export tin metal transport canister container with wood case. Item features a solid wood frame, galvanized tin metal container, remnants of cork to mouth of canister, very nice antique item. Believed to be a 5 gallon...
Category
19th Century North American Antique Primitive Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Primitive American Paint Decorated Tool or Document Storage Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique American storage box exudes a charming rustic appeal with its hand-painted design on a sturdy wooden surface. The box dates back to the 1800s and features ample space to store tools or documents, making it perfect for collectors or those who appreciate primitive decor. The brown color of the box adds a natural touch to any room and its simple, naive style fits seamlessly into any interior design theme. This piece is a must-have for antique enthusiasts who appreciate the history and craftsmanship of the past. Green & Brown paint.
The Antique Primitive American Paint Decorated Tool or Document Storage Box is a unique and charming piece of American folk art. These boxes were commonly used in the 18th and 19th centuries to store tools, documents, or other small items.
The box is typically made of wood and features a simple, rustic design. It may have dovetail or nailed construction, showcasing the craftsmanship of the time. The surface of the box is often hand-painted with decorative motifs or patterns, adding a touch of color and artistry.
The paint decoration on these boxes can vary greatly, depending on the region and the individual artist. It may include floral designs, geometric patterns, or even scenic landscapes. The paint is typically applied in a folk art style, with bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors.
These storage boxes were primarily functional, but the paint decoration adds an aesthetic appeal that makes them highly sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts of American folk art. They are a testament to the creativity and resourcefulness of early American craftsmen.
The age and condition of an antique primitive American paint decorated tool or document storage box can greatly affect its value. Boxes in good condition with well-preserved paint decoration are particularly prized by collectors.
This type of antique box serves as a fascinating glimpse into American history and the everyday lives of the people who used them. They make wonderful additions to collections of folk art, Americana, or vintage storage containers...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Primitive Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paint
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Handmade Artisan Oval Cherry Wood Box
Located in Malibu, CA
Handcrafted in cherry. in Shaker style by Jefferson Woodworks.
Sturdy & well made in a heavy gauge panels.
Category
20th Century American Primitive Boxes
Materials
Cherry
$221 Sale Price
25% Off
Spectacular American Grain Painted Strong Box, New England Circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Likely New Hampshire or Massachusetts, circa 1800.
This stunning quality antique strong box or storage box is constructed with a light woo...
Category
Early 1800s American Antique Primitive Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paint
$788 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 19th C American Primitive Wooden Distressed Paint Storage Tool Work Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C American Primitive Wooden Distressed Paint Storage Tool Work Box. Item features solid wood construction, distressed finish, very nice antique item, quality American cr...
Category
20th Century Primitive Boxes
Materials
Wood
18th Century Oak French Silver Chest Strongbox
Located in Buisson, FR
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique Primitive Boxes
Materials
Iron
$1,378 Sale Price
49% Off
Antique American Primitive Wooden Distressed Paint Crafts Organizer Parts Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Wooden Distressed Paint Crafts Organizer Parts Box. Item features solid wood construction, distressed finish, quality American craftsmanship, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Primitive Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century Primitive Polychrome Divided Country Grain Bin
Located in Milford, NH
A 19th century primitive, orange and black painted grain bin with divided compartments. A great conversation and statement piece that could even be used as a woodbox for kindling, to...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Boxes
Materials
Wood
Primitive Pine Dough Box
Located in Baltimore, MD
25VJL114b Primitive pine dough box, measures :50”Lx22”Wx10”H Hungary, circa 1900, $240.00
Bread was an important staple for families who often had little ...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Boxes
Materials
Pine
Primitive Hand Carved Tripodal Tea Caddy Box with Metal Trim, Belgium 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Charming hand carved box with metal detail.
Category
1940s Belgian Vintage Primitive Boxes
Materials
Metal
Early Primitive Robin Egg Blue Painted Tool Knife Box, 1860s
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This is a fabulous blue tool carrier, with original robins egg blue paint, original and natural wear. It's rare to find original paint! It is square naile...
Category
1860s American Antique Primitive Boxes
Materials
Wood
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Artisan-Crafted Decorative Box Embellished With a Silver Dragon
Located in Miami, FL
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Antique Chinese Decorated Lacquer Decorative Box
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Chinese lacquer decorated decorative box. This Stunning Chinese export hand decorated lacquered box is the perfect accessory for a coffee table or dressing table. Could be used for jewelry or important documents.
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Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Box, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Jewelry Box, 20th Century.
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Materials
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Antique Handmade Wood Money Box with Hardware from 19th Century, China
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique handmade Chinese money box with metal hardware from the 19th century. This rectangular box is made of two-tone wood. The front displays a ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Boxes
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19th Century Large Pantry Box with Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century pantry box with lid in good condition. Found in New England in good condition.
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Boxes
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Tin Charity Container by Alfred Zaltsman, Jerusalem
Located in New York, NY
The front of the box is inscribed with Hebrew and German: "Rabbi Meir Baal Ha' Ness charity collecting funds for Shomrei Ha' Chomot Kolel" and decorated with two images; Hatam Sofer ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Primitive Boxes
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Metal
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 4.73 in W 3.75 in D 1.97 in
Wood Box
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Incredible wood box.
Category
1940s French Vintage Primitive Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Early 20th Century Briar Wood Collectors Box England Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century bird's-eye maple collectors box, circa 1920.
Complete with recessed silvered handles and corners which gives it a military Campaig...
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1920s English Vintage Primitive Boxes
Materials
Birdseye Maple
$3,379
H 4 in W 18.75 in D 9.75 in
19th Century Graduated Stack of Paint Decorated Pantry Boxes
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Graduated Stack of Paint Decorated Pantry Boxes, circa 1880, comprising five shaved splint bentwood pantry boxes with straight overlaps fastened via wooden pegs, in late...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique French Provincial Country Wooden Storage Caddy Tool Box Desk Organizer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French provincial country wooden storage caddy tool box desk organizer. Item features an attractive distressed finish, wonderful patina, solid wood construction, quality craf...
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19th Century Antique Primitive Boxes
Materials
Wood
$395
H 5.5 in W 22 in D 1.5 in
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19th Century American Primitive Distressed Solid Wood Machinist Tool Box Storage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century Antique American Primitive distressed solid wood machinist tool box storage. Item features a small removable interior boxes, frame to i...
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19th Century Antique Primitive Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 9 in W 19.5 in D 11 in
Antique Primitive Wooden Red Painted Folk Art Keepsake Letter Box 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique primitive red painted wood keepsake letter trinket storage box with latch.
Dimensions:
10.75" x 5.5" x 7.7" (Width x Depth x Height)
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Primitive Pine Dough Box
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bread was an important staple for families who often had little else to eat. A steady supply required a lot of flour and hard work, frequently done cooperatively with groups of women sharing the kneading as well as the ovens. A dough box...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Boxes
Materials
Pine
Antique Dovetailed Pine Farmhouse Lidded Keepsake Storage Letter Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique pine keepsake storage tea caddy / candle or letter box featuring fingertailed joinery and detached lid with nob handle. Size: 12".
Category
19th Century Antique Primitive Boxes
Materials
Pine
Antique Round Wooden Kitchen Pantry Shaker Spices Box Set Jars
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique round wooden kitchen pantry shaker spices box set jars. Item features a wooden round box, small spice boxes on the inside, original labels, very...
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive Boxes
Materials
Metal
Rustic Antique Western Conestoga Wagon Blanket Trunk 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Western American Conestoga wagon blanket chest offers wood construction with domed top trunk lid and tapered sides with iron straps and hinges, 19...
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Galvanized Steel Metal Rustic Tool Box with Handle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Galvanized steel metal 17" rustic tool box with handle. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 8.5" H x 17" W x 9" D.
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Boxes
Materials
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Coco de Mer, Ebony Box, Art, Decorative Sculpture, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Coco De Mer box. This very organic sensual object has been carved and transformed for many countries thru the year. Including the name by the French and also for the UK because...
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Early 20th Century Asian Primitive Boxes
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Wood
H 6 in W 10 in D 10 in
19th Century Chinese Carriage Box
Located in Chicago, IL
A rustic 19th century Chinese elmwood carriage box with wonderful iron nailhead trim and traces of its original lacquered finish. Boxes like these were strapped to carriage and used ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Boxes
Materials
Iron
Antique Cherry Wood American Rustic Dough Bread Box Trunk Chest Bin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique cherry wood American rustic dough bread box trunk chest bin. Item features remarkable aged patina, solid wood construction, beautiful wood ...
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Primitive Boxes
Materials
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18th Century French Oak Strong Box
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular weathered wooden box with its wrought iron details and working lock.
France, 18th century. Key of later date. For its high age in a good condition.
Category
18th Century French Antique Primitive Boxes
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Green Painted Tool Box
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming early 20th century American tool box with a large handle on top, four divided sections, and retaining its original army green paint. Perfect in your kitchen filled with sp...
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitive Boxes
Materials
Wood
Primitive boxes for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Primitive boxes 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 boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive boxes made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe 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 boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $130 and tops out at $1,475 while the average work can sell for $538.
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