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Style: Primitive
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.
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Mid-20th Century American Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Copper Vessel w/ Large Handle, 19th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Antique Copper Vessel w/ Large Handle, 19th Century. This vessel has a beautiful natural patina to the copper. Scattered shallow dents, scratch...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

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...
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19th Century Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Antique Primitive Swedish Large Hand-Carved Trough Style Wooden Dough Bowl, 1850
Located in Doylestown, PA
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...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Terracotta Vessel, 19th Century, with Patina, Wabi Sabi, Primitive Pot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous terracotta vessel with excellent patina and wear. 19th Century Spain.  
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

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...
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1930s Turkish Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Ceramic "Sans Titre" by Elisabeth Joulia
Located in PARIS, FR
Ceramic "Sans Titre" by Elisabeth Joulia.
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1960s French Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Carved Wooden Bowl, France
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand Carved Elm Bowl
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Early 1900s French Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A beautiful stylized antelope head used as headdress on ceremonial dances. Retains the old painting and patina over the carved wood. Traded by a professor working in Africa in the 19...
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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Woven Chinese Rice Basket
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-20th century woven Chinese rice basket with handle. Hand-woven willow with elm handle. Beautiful faded patina and texture from decades of w...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Elm, Willow

Antique Swedish Primitive Burl Wood Bowl, Early 1800's, Beautiful Patina Vintage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Primitive bowl from Sweden Early 1800's Unique organic shape - fruit bowl, decorative bowl, accent bowl, etc.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Stone Carver's Hammer and Chisels on Custom Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and rare set of 19th century French stone carver's wooden mallet and six iron chisels, mounted on a custom steel stand. Found in Roen, Nor...
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Primitive 19th Century Set Of Moroccan Terracotta Vessels
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Beautifully primitive set of three black pots in a long dish. The thick clay terracotta pots are made with an oxide finish, providing a textured blackened surface with hints of red t...
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19th Century Moroccan Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large wooden mortar dates to the late 19th century and was originally used for crushing rice, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th/20th Century Dutch Garden Clogs
Located in Chicago, IL
These late 19th or early 20th-century Dutch garden clogs, with their leather uppers and wooden soles, evoke a bygone era of simple, rustic craftsmanship. Each clog is thoughtfully de...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large Cypriot Brown Ware Storage Jar Olla
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Large Cypriot Brown Ware Storage Jar – Early-Middle Bronze Age (circa 2700-1900 B.C.) This impressive Cypriot brown ware storage jar, dating back to the Early-Middle Bronze Age (circ...
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15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Large Polychrome Santos Carving
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning large polychrome Santos carving from Spain, circa 1800s. The piece is hand carved in a soft wood with original paint, polychrome finish and gl...
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Softwood

20th Century American Hand-Woven Birch Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted with an artisan’s touch and a deep appreciation for natural materials, this 20th-century American hand-woven basket is a testament to both craftsmanship and ingenuity. Constr...
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20th Century American Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Birch

Handcrafted Pottery XL Container Jar Pot, early 1900's Hungary
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original Handcrafted Pottery Earthenware XL Container Pot, Made in Hungary early 1900's. Red clay matt glazed handmade container pot, which was used to store food, partially burried ...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

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

Vintage Carved Alabaster American Indian Navajo Sculpture by Gregory Johnson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Carved Alabaster American Indian Navajo Sculpture by Gregory Johnson, Approx 25 lbs. Signed "Johnson". Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 1...
Category

Late 20th Century Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

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 t...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

A Very Large Primitive Hand-Carved Antique Wooden Bowl Mortar and Pestle
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A wonderful antique wooden mortar and pestle, measuring an impressive 19 inches in diameter, this substantial piece is not only functi...
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19th Century African Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Decorative Bowl with Primitive Decorations Green Red yellow colors France 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Decorative Bowl with Primitive Decorations Green Red yellow colors France 1960
Category

20th Century Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

Antique Early 20th Century American Woven Oak Melon Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful antique American hand-made woven oak melon basket. The charming basket has a tight weave and would be charming as a decorative or functional piece. USA, Early 20th Centu...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

20th Century Handcrafted Turkish Jug
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century slim-handled vintage Anatolian jug is a stunning vintage clay vessel that captures the essence of Turkish craftsmanship. Originally crafted in Anatolia, this jug fe...
Category

1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

1960s Primitive Art Patinated Wood Carved Bowl Turkana Kenya
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Primitive Art Hand Carved Patinated Wood Bowl Turkana Kenya wood carving unmarked. 7 h x 8.5 d x 13.25 w Original vintage unrestored condition. Rich patina with signs of age and use...
Category

1960s Kenyan Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Turkish Dual-Handle Terracotta Storage Pot
Located in London, GB
This Turkish dual-handle terracotta storage pot is a captivating piece that embodies the heritage and artistry of Anatolian craftsmanship. With its robust form and elegantly curved d...
Category

1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Korean Nambangae Grain Mortar, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This primitive wooden vessel is a traditional Korean wood mortar used for pounding rice and grains. A form unique to South Korea's Jeju Island, the mortar is known as a nambang-ae an...
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Early 19th Century North Korean Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Ethiopian Carved Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles while sleeping, Ethiopian women would traditionally rest their heads on these petite wooden stands. The combination of conic base and con...
Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Classic icon from the last century. Once used in every household, now its cherished for its simplicity and beauty. Cast in it's lid is the ancient symbol of Rome, She wolf with her b...
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1870s Italian Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century English Oak Barrel with Four Brass Bands
Located in Troy, MI
Tall late 19th-early 20th century English oak barrel with four polished brass bands. Unknown maker. Other similar styled English barrels in various ...
Category

Early 20th Century English Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Glazed Stoneware Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century American tall Albany-slip-glazed stoneware storage jar with a heavy lip. This jar was originally used to store food, but is perfect today for storing umbrellas, walkin...
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Wooden Sculpture Atlante by Luciano Bertolotto, Italy
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wooden Sculpture Atlante by Luciano Bertolotto, Italy A large wooden sculpture made by the Italian sculptor Luciano Bertolotti (Pompi). Handmade with several antique wooden pieces...
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Late 20th Century Italian Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture Two Abstract tribal style wild nature glamping
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shepherds. 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

Set of Four 19th Century French Chamfers on Custom Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of four 19th-century French wrought iron chamfered shave draws is a tribute to the artistry of coopers, essential craftsmen in communities. These draws, once crucial tools f...
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

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

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

Pair of 18th Century French Millstones on Custom Wall Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning pair of 18th century French millstones carved from granite and each with curved grooves carved into the surface which were originally used to crush course grains. We've mo...
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18th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Granite

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

Italian Mid 20th Century Ceramic Jug / Vase in Primitive Style By Urbano Fontana
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a ceramic handcrafted in Italy by the Urbano Fontana factory, as attested by the signature engraved at the base, between the 60s and 70s. This vintage ceramic has a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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

Contemporary Brazilian indigenous art. Sculptural Bench "Onça", by Turuza Wauja
Located in PARIS, FR
Originally used as a symbolic object by the indigenous ethnic groups of Upper Xingu, this bench is a contemporary creation made using traditional techniques and materials. Carved fro...
Category

2010s Brazilian Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

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...
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Late 20th Century Indian Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Primitive Handmade Decorative Bowl From Bulgaria
Located in Southampton, NJ
Primitive handmade decorative bowl with patina’d floral motif. Made in Bulgaria in the late 19th century. Shipping from Orange California.
Category

Early 19th Century Bulgarian Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Petite African Redware Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite hand-formed vessel bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip and dark smoke marks. Likely intended for everyday use, the simple bottle-form vessel reflects th...
Category

15th Century and Earlier African Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Italian Mid 20th century Enamelled Earthenware Carafe Vase in Primitive Style
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a ceramic of great charm, a hybrid between a carafe and a vase, an object of common use that takes on an artistic value thanks to its sculptural shape and the splen...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Large Western Asiatic Buff Ware Footed Storage Jar
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A rare and captivating relic of ancient craftsmanship – This Large Western Asiatic Buff Ware Footed Storage Jar. Dating back to the 1st millennium B.C., it is an extraordinary artifa...
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15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture Three Abstract tribal style wild nature glamping
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shepherd and grandson. 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

Large Primitive Bowl Hand-Carved from Hardwood
Located in Houston, TX
Large primitive bowl hand-carved from hardwood. Note: Due to regional changes in humidity and climate during shipping, antique wood may shrink an...
Category

1970s Indian Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Plaster Head Primitive Sculpture in the style of Easter Island Moai Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Inspired by the 380 A. D. Easter Island originals, this Plaster Head Sculpture showcases a fine example of primitive art, known to represent god...
Category

Late 20th Century Chilean Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

African carved hardwood figure of a Maasai warrior, signed, circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This superb beautifully carved hardwood sculpture is of a native African Maasai warrior sitting in a semi kneeling pose. He has powerful masculine featu...
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Mid-20th Century African Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Terracotta Oil Jug Rustic Mediterranean Pottery
Located in London, GB
Enhance your space with this vintage terracotta oil jug, featuring a distinctive side spout and a rich, earthy patina that speaks to its Mediterranean origins. Handcrafted using trad...
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1950s Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Italian Pisa Tower from the Kids Theater Bittante Firenze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large sculpture of Pizza antique tower Italian Pizza tower from the summer Puppet Teatro Bittante Firenze.
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1960s Italian Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Antique Handcrafted Terracotta Water Jug – Rustic Earthenware Pot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite antique terracotta water jug is a testament to the beauty of traditional craftsmanship. Hand-formed and kiln-fired, this earthenware vessel showcases a gracefully curv...
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Early 20th Century European Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

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 t...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese 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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