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Style: Primitive
Primitive Clay Cooking Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive clay cooking bowl from Los Reyes Metzontla, Mexico. This vintage vessel is hand-sculpted, created and used circa 1950-1969 by the indigenous population of the isolated Mexi...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

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...
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1960s Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bronze Bracelet Cuff Object with Unique Markings
Located in New York, NY
Exact origin unknown. Handsome desk accessory.
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Italian Terracotta Vase
Located in Nijlen, BE
This thick-bellied terracotta vase from Italy is a beautiful model after the example of Mediterranean vases from the 17th C. This item comes from th...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

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...
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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...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

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Softwood

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Antique Teak Wood Hand Carved Container
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique drum in solid teak wood. We removed the top and had our master carver add our unique minimalist carving to the thick aged teak wood. Finished with a natural oil rev...
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1950s Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Early Primitive Robin Egg Blue Painted Tool Knife Box, 1860s
Located in Wallkill, NY
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...
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1860s American Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Ancient Mediterranean Style Bull Shaped Jug Sculpture, France, 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Ancient mediterranean style bull shaped jug sculpture. Phoenician Karalis / Motya. France 1970s 23 x 24 x 11 cm Conditions: excellent, n...
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1970s French Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-20th Century Terracotta Water Bowl from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Terracotta bowl from the border of Veracruz and Puebla, Mexico, circa 1970´s with the characteristic knobs on each side of the lip. Known as "apaxtle" in the native Nahua language, t...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Jose de Creeft Carved Stone Head
Located in New York, NY
A carved grey stone head sculpture, made by Spanish-born American artist Jose de Creeft in the 1930s-1940s in the Mexican School style. The piece is in ...
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1930s American Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Decorative Hand-Woven Mask from Panama, Nemboro 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Cane

18th Century French Marble Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning 18th century French marble mortar with the best worn surface we've seen in years, with a tiger maple pestle. The perfect accessory for your kitchen. Fill with fruits and v...
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18th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

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.
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2010s Japanese Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Driftwood

Group of Mounted Natural Sea Stone Specimens from Denmark
Located in New York, NY
A delightful grouping of natural sea stone specimens of flint and chalk from the shores of Denmark. Each stone is unique with the result of years of ero...
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15th Century and Earlier Danish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Charred Teak Wood Shallow Platter
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful wood grain in this minimalist shallow platter. This platter was hand made from a single piece of teak wood in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can...
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2010s Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed 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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Cane

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.  
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19th Century Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Burro 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Cane

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Teak Wood Shallow Platter
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful wood grain in this minimalist shallow platter. This platter was hand made from a single piece of reclaimed teak wood in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that ...
Category

2010s Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Mother Mary Madonna Wood Carved Polychrome Santo Santos, 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful hand-carved wood Santo of the Madonna, Mary mother of Christ. The piece clearly shows signs of weathering, use, and age and was likely placed outside a church or shri...
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19th Century Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Nemboro 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

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara 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

Moon Jar by Mugly, NYC
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mugly NYC is a Brooklyn based ceramic studio specializing in richly textured sculptural clay and porcelain that evoke the poetics of the handmade. ...
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2010s American Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Porcelain, Clay

Large Swedish Wabi Sabi Wooden Bowl, Late 1800s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Rare and large Swedish wooden bowl or tray in a primitive and wabi sabi style, produced in Sweden during the late 1800s. This rare and elegant wooden bowl or tray in a primitive a...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Ethiopian Carved 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...
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Asian Teak Wood Folk Style Tree Trunk Planter Originally Used as Mortar
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Primitive teak wood Folk style wooden tree trunk mortar from the 19th century with distressed appearance, ideal to be used as a rustic planter. Cre...
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19th Century Asian Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

19th Century American Dough Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful large 19th century American carved wood dough bowl with a wonderful shape, and an old iron repair. At some point in its lifetime, someone added a hanger on the back so it...
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wabi Sabi Wood Platter
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful wood platter hand carved out of a single piece of wood that works well as a cheese board. This wood platter was handmade in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosoph...
Category

1950s Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Italian Orcio Puglia #4, Colossal Terra Cotta Jar, Ochre and Umber Glaze
Located in Encinitas, CA
Antique Italian Orcio Puglia; large terracotta vessel with ochre & umber glaze. Authentic Mediterranean antique pottery, two-handled amphora jar...
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Early 19th Century Italian 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...
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18th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Antique Italian Orcio Puglia #3, Colossal Terra Cotta Jar, Ochre and Umber Glaze
Located in Encinitas, CA
Antique Italian Orcio Puglia large terracotta vessel with ochre & umber glaze. Authentic Mediterranean antique pottery, two-handled amphora jar w...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Decorative hand-woven bag/box from Panama, Sac-Bolso 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

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...
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1980s American Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Antique Borneo Ironwood Sea Salvaged Ceremonial Wedding Paddle Art Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Antique ocean salvage Dayak Ironwood canoe paddle from East Kalimantan, Borneo. Carved from one piece of Ironwood, Kayu Belian, a very hard dense wood. This paddle takes weeks to make by hand. Also called a wedding paddle. It is tradition that the groom...
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19th Century East Asian Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara 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

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara 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

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara 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 Mora Clock 100% Paint
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora Clock Fryksdhal Style 100% Original paint.
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1830s Swedish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century American Copper Confectioner's Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully patinated early 20th century American hammered copper confectioner's pot used in the candy and chocolate making process, with iron handles attached with hammered copper...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

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

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Nemboro Mono by Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Nemboro Mono by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Emb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Cane

Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model 100 % Original paint.
Category

1790s Swedish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris 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...
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1940s Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

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...
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15th Century and Earlier African Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Container
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful shape on the hand carved antique bowl or container from Sumatra. Originally used for pounding rice. Great for holding jewelry, keys etc. Both sculptural and usable. This antique container...
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Early 1900s Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an unusual 100% Original Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model. Sven Nilsson Morin made his clocks from 1780 to 1810 and is one of Sweden's most famous clock makers.
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1790s Swedish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Phallic Lingam Stone
Located in New York, NY
Century old stone from Sumatra. We have a collection of twelve. They look fabulous placed in a group as a sculpture. The price and images reflect the one shown. Used as a healing sto...
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Early 1900s Indonesian Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

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 ...
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique Cast Iron Amish Man and Woman Couple Bookends, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique cast iron Amish man and woman couple bookends - a pair. Item features nice small size, original distressed paint, very nice antique pair. Circa early 1900s. Measurements: 4.5...
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Early 20th Century Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

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...
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15th Century and Earlier Malian Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

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

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...
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18th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

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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