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Style: Primitive
90lb Natural White Quartz Crystal Rock Stone Formation Healing Cluster
Located in Dayton, OH
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz
$1,252 Sale Price
55% Off
Chinese River Basket, c.1900
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese woven reed river basket, circa 1900.
12 inches wide by 14 ½ inches tall
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Reed
Vintage African Bronze Rooster Figurine Ife Benin Nigeria Primitive Folk Art
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
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...
Category
1940s Beninese Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Ancient Holy Land Iron Age Terracotta Storage Jar with Lug Handles, c. 1200–1000
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A striking large terracotta storage jar from the Holy Land, dating to the Iron Age, circa 1200–1000 BC. The vessel is hand-formed in a rounded globular shape, with a short cylindrica...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Israeli Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Blackware Jar – Warring States Period
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Chinese Blackware Jar – Warring States Period China, 475–221 B.C.
A finely hand-built blackware jar from the Warring States period, notable for its elegant simplicity and timeworn pr...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
Stylized South Arabian Stele in Sandstone – Pre-Islamic Primitive Sculpture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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...
Category
20th Century Yemeni Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Kenyan Dorobo Water Basket, c.1900
Located in Savannah, GA
A Kenyan water basket attributed to the Dorobo, circa 1900.
5 by 5 by 5 inches; 7 ½ inches tall with handle
Category
Early 1900s Kenyan Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Natural Fiber
Late Bronze Age Cypriot Painted Jar Ca 1450 BCE to 1200 BCE
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Late Bronze Age Cypriot Painted Jar ca. 1450 to 1200 BCE
An elegant example of Late Bronze Age Cypriot pottery, this jar features a broad, ovoid body tapering upward to a short neck ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$728 Sale Price
49% Off
19th Century Primitive Dove Tailed Hammered Copper Brass Water Jug
Located in Louisville, KY
Copper vessels of this nature were once primitively made in Europe and Middle Eastern areas of the world. This piece is a stunning example of the stout, but primitive craftsmanship t...
Category
19th Century European Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Carved Copper Thousand hand Bodhisattva Buddha Statue
Located in San Diego, CA
The thousand arms of a bodhisattva symbolize compassion and the ability to help all beings, including oneself, to achieve enlightenment. The ideology of this mythical being is repr...
Category
1940s Tibetan Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Old wooden sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden sculpture.
No details are known, but it was found in Japan.
It appears to be based on a European female figure.
So it is estimated to have been made afte...
Category
20th Century Japanese Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Ancient Holy Land Pottery Jug, Iron Age, Time of King David, c. 1000 BC
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
An impressive Iron Age pottery jug from the Holy Land, dating to the time of King David (c. 1000 BC), with a rounded body, loop handle, and warm, earthen patina.
This vessel embodies...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Israeli Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Antique Turkish Terracotta Storage Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Pottery
Located in London, GB
This antique terracotta storage jar embodies the quiet beauty and utility of early 20th-century Anatolian craftsmanship. Hand-thrown in rural Turkey, its tall, tapered silhouette and...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Exceptional Early 19th Century Blue Painted Chopping Bowl with Stitched Repairs
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A rare early 19th century New England wooden chopping bowl in original blue-green paint with beautiful stitched repairs and rich patina.
An extraordinary example of early American ut...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Primitive Glider Rocking Hobby Horse Rustic Carved Wood Cast Iron Red
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Primitive Glider Rocking Hobby Horse Rustic Carved Wood Cast Iron Red. Item features a carved wood horse, red painted wood base, cast iron hardware with star accents, and lea...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Religious Polychrome Santos Wood Carving
Located in San Diego, CA
An early polychrome religious santos carving, circa 1800s. The piece is hand carved in a soft wood with original paint and polychrome finish on a wood...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Softwood
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Northern Wei Dynasty Painted Terracotta Horse Torso, 386–534 A.D. or Later
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A sculptural terracotta horse from the Northern Wei Dynasty (386–534 A.D.), featuring the head and torso rendered in a dynamic, upright pose. The surface is richly decorated with swi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Articulated Wooden Figure of the Virgin Mary
Located in Leesburg, VA
19th century articulated wooden figure of the Virgin Mary
Anonymous
Spain; 19th century
Polychrome wood, inset glass eyes
Approximate size: 37 x 11 x 7 cm
An antique ‘Virgin...
Category
19th Century Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
$1,496 Sale Price
52% Off
Antique French Copper Hanging Cauldron Pot with Iron Handle, Early 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Antique French Copper Hanging Cauldron Pot with Iron Handle, Early 20th Century. This cauldron has a beautiful natural patina to the copper.
Category
Early 20th Century French Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Iron
Wicker Splint Market Basket
Located in New York, NY
A wicker splint market gathering 'buttocks' basket with 'God's eye' handle support, circa early-20th century, America.
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Japanese Drifting Chair / Drifting Stool Drifting Object Animal
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese drifting chair / drifting stool
Drifting object animal
A dog-shaped stool made of drifting objects. It has a beautiful shape as an object.
Category
2010s Japanese Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Driftwood
Tall Double-Handled Terracotta Storage Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Ves
Located in London, GB
This tall double-handled terracotta jar is a fine example of early 20th-century Mediterranean pottery — practical in origin yet sculptural in form. Hand-thrown from coarse earthen cl...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
A small hand-carved malachite sculpture of an indigenous tribesman, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A hand-carved malachite sculpture depicting an indigenous tribesman - possibly Mayan or Aztec - , probably 20th century. A hole is carved on verso bottom of sculpture so he can be fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
African Dagari Ancestor Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
For the Dagari people of Burkina Faso and Ghana, this highly stylized figure embodied the living spirit of a deceased ancestor. Tucked away from view in a secret alcove or shrine, th...
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century
By Senufo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A female fertility statue of West African Senufo (Mali, or Ivory Coast) origin in solid wood. Hand-carved from a single piece of Mango wood, this expr...
Category
Late 19th Century Malian Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Ebony
$810 Sale Price
83% Off
Large Ceramic Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
Category
20th Century European Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$890 / item
Makonde Carved Figure
Located in London, GB
A fascinating large hand carved Shetani figure from the Makonde people of Tanzania. Named 'Daudi' which roughly translates to 'beloved'. The Shetani carved figures represent good spi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
$1,757
Mythical Beast Coconut Splitter, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural early 20th century coconut splitter was carved into the form of a crouching beast ready to pounce. It was likely a merchant's tool in a Southeast Asian market used to...
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
$468 Sale Price
40% Off
18th Century French Wrought-Iron Dragon Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning and rare 18th century French hand-wrought iron weathervane, from Normandy, with a stylized dragon "flag" the moves according the wind, and with four wrought-iron flowers t...
Category
18th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Handcrafted Vintage Turkish Clay Jar, Rustic Pottery Vase
Located in London, GB
Bring timeless character to your space with this vintage Anatolian clay jar, a handcrafted vessel that reflects the rich pottery traditions of Anatolia. With its earthy tones, organi...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Terracotta Amphora
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique Moroccan terracotta amphora , simply for water in the desert.
I have also some others.
O/2782/9.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
19th century Rural Egg Collection Buttocks Basket
Located in Louisville, KY
Imagine this gorgeous textural piece of rustic history being carried about a farm in the 1850's, collecting eggs on a spring morning. Now, imagine this same beautiful piece today in ...
Category
Mid-19th Century North American Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic and modern-in-spirit early 20th century Japanese hand-carved wooden tray of rectangular form raised on two runners, and with a circular convex bowl in the center. There are several knife marks on one side making us believe that this was used in the kitchen. Today its perfect for catching your keys, pocket change...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Primitive Pennsylvania Paint Decorated Dough Bowl 18”
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Primitive Pennsylvania Paint Decorated Dough Bowl 18”. Original Green paint decoration present.
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Unique Natural Stone Sculpture
Located in Nijlen, BE
A unique big sculpture, created from the water.
Originated in Malta.
Velvet soft in feeling.
The natural glow creates a beautiful wabi-sabi feel, a sense of imperfection.
Beautifull...
Category
19th Century Maltese Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Candle Holder
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved antique candle holder. Full dimensions; 18.5″ high x 4″ diameter top x 5.5″ diameter bottom. Circa 1950.
This candle holder was hand carved in the spirit of Wa...
Category
1950s Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture Four Abstract tribal style wild nature glamping
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Casa guadix.
Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura.
Material: Camphor.
This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.
Category
2010s Japanese Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Neolithic Chinese Painted Terracotta Storage Jar, 3rd Millennium B.C
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Exceptional Neolithic Chinese Painted Terracotta Storage Jar, 3rd Millennium B.C.
A rare and visually arresting terracotta storage jar from Neolithic China, dating to the 3rd millenn...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Decorative hand-woven bag/box from Panama, Sac-Bolso by Ethic&Tropic
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven bag from Panama, Sac-Bolso by Ethic&Tropic
Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
A Large Willow Branch Basket
Located in Savannah, GA
A large vintage willow branch basket, mid-20th century.
27 inches wide and deep by 14 inches tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Willow
19th Century French Articulated Mannequin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-late 19th century expertly hand carved and fully articulated artist mannequin
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Hand Carved Wooden Bowl, France
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand Carved Elm Bowl
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Massive 18th Century Limestone Grinding Stone on Custom Steel Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
Monumental in scale and presence, this 18th-century French carved limestone grinding stone has been reimagined as a sculptural object of striking simplicity. Mounted vertically on a ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Large Antique Wabi Sabi Style Bowl in Wood 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
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...
Category
19th Century European Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Gorgeous Primitive Swedish Burl Rootwood Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous primitive Swedish burl rootwood bowl dating to the early 19th century. Beautifully organic burl wood grain patterns decorate surface of this bowl. Two old steel plug repairs...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Vintage Hand-Stitched Leather Dog Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Buttery leather puppy dog sculpture in the Style of Dmitri Omersa (ca. 1980s, USA).
Very good, vintage condition with light patina/normal age consistent with age/use (due to the han...
Category
1980s American Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Primitive Antique Burl Wood Bowl, c. 19th Century
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An antique, hand-carved burl bowl with its original surface. Slightly out-of-round. Possibly European in origin, circa 19th century.
Category
19th Century Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Burl
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Decorative Hand-Woven Mask from Panama, Nemboro by Ethic&Tropic
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Nemboro by Ethic&Tropic
Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
Primitive Polished Marble Stone Sculpture
Located in Skokie, IL
Primitive Polished Marble Stone Sculpture
This striking sculpture is a primitive piece of unknown age and origin, but likely from Africa. It has been hand-carved of polished marble ...
Category
20th Century African Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Iron
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Antique massive burl wood slab Sculpture wabi sabi art piece objet dart
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
from North part of Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan.
Antique massive wood lump, burl wood slab can be displayed as an unique art piece to add the taste of wabi sabi, or the touch of natu...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Large Chinese Sang de Boeuf Bowl, 20th Century, Signed
Located in Doylestown, PA
Large patinated Chinese Sang de Boeuf with Flambe glazed bowl, signed, early 20th century. A heavy, thick-bodied earthenware bowl with great color likely used for utilitarian purpose...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Earthenware
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 f...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Fir
Large Black Lacquer Embedded Sea Shell Floor Vase Coral Philippines 45"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage tree or giant coral shaped floor vase crafted of composite / resin finished in black lacquer, thoroughly embedded with small sea shells, their exte...
Category
Late 20th Century Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Lacquer
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Giant Granite Fish, Neolithic Style
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful Neolithic style fish is carved from a single boulder. Its design is typical of China's ancient Red Mountain Culture. The stone has a brownish green color and the texture of polished granite...
Category
20th Century Chinese Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Granite
Large Hammered Brass Spittoon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Russian Imperial brass spittoon with rounded hammered body and wide tulip mouth rests on three ball feet. The patinated vessel can be used for floral arrangements or décor.
Dimensio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted Rugged Earthenware Amphora Vase
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Handcrafted Rugged Earthenware Storage Amphora, a piece that embodies the essence of Mediterranean craftsmanship and rustic charm. This amphora, traditionally used fo...
Category
1930s Turkish Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Primitive decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Primitive decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Andrianna Shamaris, Ethic&Tropic, Hiroyuki Nishimura, and Bovey Pottery. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $70 and tops out at $156,000 while the average work can sell for $1,200.
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