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Style: Primitive
Late 18th Century Khmer Brown Glazed Terracotta Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
This Khmer brown glazed terracotta vase is a very stunning piece with its organic shape and all the signs of the time.
The enameled surface well shows its period and for this reasons...
Category
Late 18th Century Cambodian Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Painted Neolithic Jar Ca. 3rd-2nd millennium B.C.
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A beautiful jar of piriform body, waisted neck, everted rim and integral rectangular-section with loop handles, circumferential bands of painted geometric motifs of hatched circles, ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Indus Valley Painted Terracotta Jar
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
With slightly sloping sidewall and everted rim, narrow foot; painted geometric bands.
This jar formed from terracotta, exhibits a distinctive form characterized by a flat base, that...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
19th Century American Splint Oak Gathering Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A large 19th century American splint oak gathering basket with one long bent-oak handle, a double banded rim, and a large belly. Found in New England.
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure, TL Tested, Nigeria Africa 500-100 BC
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure in Royal Pose. I-II Century AD. Certificate of Authenticity with TL Test and Passport from Europe. Museum Piece...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Nigerian Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Old Wooden Mortar One Knife Carving/Antique Primitive Bowl Mingei Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old wooden mortar from Indonesia.
It is carved by one knife.
The material seems to be teak.
It is carefully carved out of a large piece of wood.
It has become more powerf...
Category
20th Century Indonesian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Primitive Antique Dough Bowl
Located in Bradenton, FL
A primitive style rectangular antique dough bowl or trencher bowl. Since colonial times these wooden bowls were found in every home to mix bread dough.
Category
19th Century Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful contemporary collector piece of Makonde ebony tree of life art carving with unbelievable detailed wood carving.
Category
1950s Tanzanian Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Ebony
Unusual Large Decorative Antique Papier Mâché Bowl - Shelf Art
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An unusually large Paper Mache (Papier Mâché) bowl, organic form with a superb earthy colour tone. Constructed from the ancient technique known as Papier Mâché, the bowl has a wonde...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
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
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Large openwork crest mounted upon a woven basketry cap. The large, square decorative panel bears a central reptilian or stylized crocodile depiction with alternating squared painted ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique French Children's Carousel Pig
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Rare antique French hand carved children's carousel pig or monter le cochon.
This primitive polychromed grunter is full of charm, character and quirkiness with a beautifully carved ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A large primitive hand carved wooden dough bowl with recessed grips. Carved in one piece from a hollowed poplar trunk split along its longitudinal axis. Traditionally the dough for b...
Category
19th Century European Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Poplar
Carved African Mali Antelope Headdress
Located in Houston, TX
Carved abstract mythological abstract antelope anteater headdress mounted on wood stand. These motifs symbolize excellence in farming and bountiful harvests...
Category
20th Century Malian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Old Italian Primitive Fossil Stone Trough Hand Carved from Ancient Limestone
Located in Encinitas, CA
Exceptional fossil stone trough carved from ancient limestone. Primitive, rough hewn, freeform shaped basin with nicely aged lichen patina. Origin, I...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
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
Italian Olive Jars from Puglia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Pottery from Puglia hand crafted
dimensions:
16 x 13.5 x 15 H
16 x 13.5 x 15 H
13 x 11 x 17 H
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
19th Century Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully quaint early 19th century American wrought iron chandelier with four taper candle cups, a twisted column, and a hand-wrought iron linked chain. Perfect over a small din...
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Kitchen Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century American kitchen hardwood mortar with a turned softwood pestle. It’s likely that this mortar would have lived in a larger wood or marble holder, and removed ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Mineral Sculpture, Italy, 20th
Located in Nice, FR
Mineral stone sculpture, brass support.
Category
20th Century French Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Mid-Brown Gorgeous Oval-Shaped Swedish Burl Root Wood Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-brown gorgeous Swedish oval-shaped burl root wood bowl dating to the 19th century. Hand-carved from burl fruitwood. Beautiful burl grain and dry pat...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Burl
Swedish Dugout bowl Covered in remnants of Red Paint.
Located in Houston, TX
Organic slightly oval-shape Swedish dugout bowl covered in remnants of red paint. Burl root wood. Underside marked by maker "NIS."
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint . the only thing done to it is the old original NON working have been replaced with New modern battery works.
Category
1810s Swedish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Mid Century, Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Made in the 1940-50s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful hand carved wood sculpture / figure. Made in Africa in the 1940-50s,. Bought from a collector of African art.
Great patina and overall a good vintage condition. This figu...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century Terracotta Olive Storage Urn Mid Eastern European
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful urn which was most likely created in the late part of the 19th century. Used for storage and transportation. Amazing color and patina. Top opening...
Category
1880s Turkish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
20th Century Turkish Amphora
Located in London, GB
This vintage 20th-century Turkish amphora is a rare Anatolian clay vessel that beautifully enhances rustic, Mediterranean, cottagecore, farmhouse, and ...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
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
African Bura Stone Funerary Marker
Located in Chicago, IL
This abstract stone sculpture is a funerary marker of the Bura people of the Niger/Mali region. Little is known about the Bura civilization (c. 200 to 1000 AD), but it shares many of...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Nigerien Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. This carving symbolizes the protection of the home. Originally used as an exterior panel. Grea...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Decorative Ceramic Pitcher, Accolay, France c. 1960
Located in St Ouen, FR
Grogged clay highlighted with a geometric polychrome frieze.
Incised signature on bottom.
About Accolay
Accolay designates both the place (South Burgundy) and the name of a commun...
Category
1960s French Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Ancestor worship was an integral part of traditional Chinese home life. This carved figure bears the likeness of one of its original owner's important for...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Asian Pestle and Mortar and Apothecary Jar
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Asian Pestle and Mortar and Apothecary Jar
These very gnarled pieces are hand made and intended for the use of preparing and keeping ingredients.
They both have either a copper or b...
Category
19th Century Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Five Horn Sculptures
Located in Houston, TX
Five horn sculptures, African Watusi (Bos taurus) horns mounted on turned ebonized stands. Measure: Height range between 20.5 inches to 27 inches and base diameters are 7.5 inches. E...
Category
2010s Belgian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Horn
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Wooden Factory Racing Car Art Toy Mold / Pattern
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage wooden factory car mold / pattern. Stamped "GS P7 -20-27".
Category
Early 20th Century North American Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
Unique African Style Carved Wood Wooden Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful one of a kind African carved wooden sculpture of a woman carrying a basket and a hat. Featured in a rich warmly stained wood, this stunning hand carved sculpture will surel...
Category
20th Century Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Primitive Bowl Hand-Carved with Handle from Hardwood
Located in Houston, TX
Large primitive bowl hand-carved with handle from hardwood.
Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will include some, or all, o...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Painted Primitive Covered & Finger Staved Sugar Pail, Bucket or Firkin
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This folk art finger staved covered sugar bucket or firkin shows no indication of a specific maker, or country of origin. We presume this covered bucket...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Painted Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a painted Swedish mora clock. I have installed New battery works. the original works are offered with this clock but they do not work.
Category
1850s Swedish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
Sculpture, African Mask, Ivory Coast, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" Sculpture, African Mask, Ivory Coast, 20th Century "
African mask from the Ivory Coast, early 20th century.
h: 55cm, l:24cm, p: 21cm
Category
20th Century Ivorian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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 t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
Chinese Painted Neolithic Jar Ca. 3rd-2nd millennium B.C.
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A beautiful jar of piriform body, waisted neck, everted rim and integral rectangular-section with loop handles, circumferential bands of painted geometric motifs of hatched circles, ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Very large sculpture by Elvio Becheroni, 1991
Located in ROUEN, FR
Very large sculpture by Elvio Becheroni (Italy 1934 - 2000)
"L'albero dei sette coltelli" from the "Amazzonia" series
Sao Paulo, 1991
190 x 40 x 235 cm Wood, Pau brazil
The sculpture...
Category
1990s Brazilian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Antique White Washed Merbau Wood Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes all white washed. The size and price reflect the one shown. Stunning on both sides....
Category
Early 1900s Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
Swedish Long Case Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish long case Mora clock, its been restored and repainted with "Milk Paint". New Battery works have been installed. Original...
Category
1820s Swedish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Primitive Bowl Hand-Carved from Hardwood
Located in Houston, TX
Large primitive bowl hand-carved from hardwood. Two handles. Iron patch repair.
Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will inc...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Yin and Yang Antique Door
Located in New York, NY
Impressive teak wood doors with original hardware. This beautiful door could also be made into a coffee table, used as a head board or hung as a piece of art. The circle meaning is the Yin and the Yang. The black colour is Yin the darkness and white is Yang the clear situation. The left door is 26" wide and the right door is 28" wide. When life-force energy is appropriately balanced between Yin and Yang...
Category
1940s Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage Rare Bronze Tribal Ancestor Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare vintage figure. Stylistically primitive and raw, this beautiful bronze statue represents an old protective ancestor or soul. The skeletal figure and large head e...
Category
1960s Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
Unique Raku Decor on Pignate, Roger Capron, Vallauris 1997
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Pignate designates a traditional tureen from the french riviera of which the town of Vallauris was the almost exclusive center of production.
This magnificent and unusual creation t...
Category
1990s French Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Painted Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
this is a painted Swedish mora clock. I have installed New battery works. the original works are offered with this clock but they do not work.
Category
1840s Swedish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Primitive Wooden Square Bowl
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage hand-carved primitive square wooden bowl.
Year: 1930s-40s
Style: Rustic Primitive
Dimensions: 8.5" wide x 8.5" deep x 1.5" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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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