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Style: Primitive
Early 19th Century Primitive American Demilune Large Sized Console Table
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 19th century American primitive demilune console table featuring center drawer with brass knob, straight plain foot legs and original finish. ...
Category

1830s American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Primitive American Demilune Large Sized Console Table
Early 19th Century Primitive American Demilune Large Sized Console Table

Early 19th Century Primitive American Demilune Large Sized Console Table

18th Century Dutch Kaas Hudson Valley of New York
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Massive 18th century Dutch kaas made in the Hudson Valley of New York, circa 1790-1810. It is made of walnut and has four shelves and one large draw across ...
Category

Late 18th Century American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Dutch Kaas Hudson Valley of New York
18th Century Dutch Kaas Hudson Valley of New York

18th Century Dutch Kaas Hudson Valley of New York

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
Rare painted iron standing floor lamp made to burn oil but converted to electricity. Nice lines and detail with upturned feet, scroll work and finial at top. See measurements below.
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Iron

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp
19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp

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 Primitives

Materials

Ebony

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving

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 Primitives

Materials

Wood

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

1850s Cherry Corner Cupboard Farm House Rustic Cabinet
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Another wonderful early corner cupboard. 4 shelves on top and 2 on the bottom. Stunning Patina on this cupboard. 1 small repair. Another true antique piece that came out of my histor...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Cherry

1850s Cherry Corner Cupboard Farm House Rustic Cabinet
1850s Cherry Corner Cupboard Farm House Rustic Cabinet

1850s Cherry Corner Cupboard Farm House Rustic Cabinet

1830s Primitive Farmhouse Corner Cupboard Pine Cabinet
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Wonderful Primitive Pine PA corner cupboard. 12 panels of early wavy glass. The bottom has two-shelf storage. Stunning piece for your farmhouse decor. True antique Primitive pieces t...
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

1830s Primitive Farmhouse Corner Cupboard Pine Cabinet
1830s Primitive Farmhouse Corner Cupboard Pine Cabinet

1830s Primitive Farmhouse Corner Cupboard Pine Cabinet

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 Primitives

Materials

Stone

African Bura Stone Funerary Marker
African Bura Stone Funerary Marker

African Bura Stone Funerary Marker

1850s Corner Cupboard Rustic Farm House Pine Cabinet
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This is a spectacular primitive corner cupboard. Layers and layers of paint on this piece. Four shelves on top and two on the bottom. Wonderful coloring on this! You don't find these...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Pine

1850s Corner Cupboard Rustic Farm House Pine Cabinet
1850s Corner Cupboard Rustic Farm House Pine Cabinet

1850s Corner Cupboard Rustic Farm House Pine Cabinet

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...
Category

1870s Italian Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Iron

19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron
19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron

19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron

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19th Century English Demilune Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English demilune table made from oak. The top is made from two boards, and follows down to a simple apron. The table is supported o...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Demilune Table
19th Century English Demilune Table

19th Century English Demilune Table

H 30.38 in W 51.63 in D 25.63 in
Early 19th Century Spanish Demilune Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome early 19th century demilune table from Spain. Beautifully constructed with very Minimalist lines from walnut. Super patina.
Category

Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Spanish Demilune Table
Early 19th Century Spanish Demilune Table

Early 19th Century Spanish Demilune Table

H 30 in W 49.25 in D 23.75 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Corner Cabinet or Cupboard, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern corner cabinet or cupboard. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Solid teak and teak veneer. Three original drawe...
Category

1960s Dutch Vintage Primitive Primitives

Materials

Teak

Teak Mid-Century Modern Corner Cabinet or Cupboard, 1960s
Teak Mid-Century Modern Corner Cabinet or Cupboard, 1960s

Teak Mid-Century Modern Corner Cabinet or Cupboard, 1960s

H 43.51 in W 32.09 in D 22.25 in
Antique early 19th Century inlaid mahogany demi-lune console table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique early 19th Century inlaid mahogany demi-lune console table. This table is a delightful piece, exuding age, charm, and character—a very rare decorative find. Featuring a cen...
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Mahogany

Antique early 19th Century inlaid mahogany demi-lune console table
Antique early 19th Century inlaid mahogany demi-lune console table

Antique early 19th Century inlaid mahogany demi-lune console table

H 26.38 in W 40.95 in D 18.12 in
Antique Early American Painted Bohemian Farmhouse Corner Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Early American style blue painted farmhouse corner cupboard or cabinet, circa 1900s. Features quarter cut turned columns with three shelves, one drawer and lower cabinet. Mea...
Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Primitives

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Paint

Antique Early American Painted Bohemian Farmhouse Corner Cabinet Cupboard
Antique Early American Painted Bohemian Farmhouse Corner Cabinet Cupboard

Antique Early American Painted Bohemian Farmhouse Corner Cabinet Cupboard

H 78.5 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 18th century Italian carved and dovetailed walnut alms box, circa 1725 Large dovetails and old handwrought nails give this small scale box a hea...
Category

Early 18th Century Italian Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Iron

Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box
Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box

Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box

H 11.25 in W 13.5 in D 18 in
Large Ebony Wood African Sculpture
Located in Brea, CA
Large ebony wood African sculpture.
Category

Mid-20th Century African Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Large Ebony Wood African Sculpture
Large Ebony Wood African Sculpture

Large Ebony Wood African Sculpture

H 23 in W 5 in D 5 in
Burmese Tribal Markers Wooden Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Two Burmese chin state tribal markers. Tribal Territory markers collected within the chin state Burma (Myanmar). Each piece is primitively carved with a face and a collection of item...
Category

Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Hardwood

Burmese Tribal Markers Wooden Sculpture
Burmese Tribal Markers Wooden Sculpture

Burmese Tribal Markers Wooden Sculpture

H 80 in W 7 in D 6 in
"Ritual In Wood" Mid-Century African Wood Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
This wooden sculpture embodies hyper-verticality, a hallmark of many African sculptural traditions. Its elongated form eschews anatomical realism, instead striving to evoke a presenc...
Category

1950s Mozambican Vintage Primitive Primitives

Materials

Walnut

"Ritual In Wood" Mid-Century African Wood Bust
"Ritual In Wood" Mid-Century African Wood Bust

"Ritual In Wood" Mid-Century African Wood Bust

H 27.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.75 in
Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand carved bust head African sculpture circa 1950's, nice clean condition.
Category

20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Primitives

Materials

Ebony

Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture
Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture

Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture

H 10.5 in W 3 in D 4.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Demilune Console Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable pair of 19th century English George III console tables crafted from rich mahogany. Originally ends of a grand refectory table now a pair of matched demi-lune tables or pla...
Category

19th Century English Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Demilune Console Tables
Pair of 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Demilune Console Tables

Pair of 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Demilune Console Tables

H 28.25 in W 48.25 in D 21.75 in
Red Chinoiserie Demilune Console Table, 19th Century, China
Located in Atlanta, GA
Red Chinoiserie Demilune Console Table, 19th century, China.
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Red Chinoiserie Demilune Console Table, 19th Century, China
Red Chinoiserie Demilune Console Table, 19th Century, China

Red Chinoiserie Demilune Console Table, 19th Century, China

H 32.13 in W 36 in D 17.5 in
Previously Available Items
Hand Carved Snow Shovel
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved snow shovel, vintage item.   
Category

20th Century North American Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Snow Shovel
Hand Carved Snow Shovel

Hand Carved Snow Shovel

H 12 in W 26 in D 3 in
Large 1930s Folk Art Shell Encrusted Owl in Brown Black and White
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
What a great way to add a touch of whimsical decor to a room! Covered in various types of sea shells, this tall bird captures the exquisite craftsmansh...
Category

20th Century Philippine Primitive Primitives

Materials

Shell

Large 1930s Folk Art Shell Encrusted Owl in Brown Black and White
Large 1930s Folk Art Shell Encrusted Owl in Brown Black and White

Large 1930s Folk Art Shell Encrusted Owl in Brown Black and White

H 11.25 in W 6 in D 5 in
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This small chair from the ivory coast has a truly lovely presence. It is hand carved and showcases the typical design elements of a ‘Baoulé’ chair, low seat with a vertical back. Ind...
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century

H 21.66 in W 21.46 in D 13.98 in
Carved Solid Wood African 3-Legged Stool
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Carved solid wood African 3-legged stool This lovely piece has been very skilfully carved out of one piece of wood, it has handsome dished seat, w...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Bog Wood

Carved Solid Wood African 3-Legged Stool
Carved Solid Wood African 3-Legged Stool

Carved Solid Wood African 3-Legged Stool

H 13 in Dm 12 in L 13 in
Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand
Located in Baltimore, MD
Used for kneading dough for multi-family baking or perhaps for washing the baby, this huge fruitwood trog was hand-hewn from a single split log. It has developed something of a twist...
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Primitives

Materials

Oak, Pine

Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand
Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand

Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand

H 30 in W 52 in D 19 in
Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A striking African ceremonial or chief’s throne chair carved in one piece from a single tree trunk having artful head at the top, female breasts, beautif...
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1940s Tanzanian Vintage Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair
Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair

Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair

H 60 in W 21.5 in D 19 in
19th Century French Hay Fork on Custom Wall Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully sculptural 19th century French espalier fruitwood hay fork mounted on a custom steel wall mount. Forks like these took years to create: A young ...
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century French Hay Fork on Custom Wall Mount
19th Century French Hay Fork on Custom Wall Mount

19th Century French Hay Fork on Custom Wall Mount

H 67.5 in W 14 in D 7 in
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This small chair from the ivory coast has a truly lovely presence. It is hand carved and showcases the typical design elements of a ‘Baoulé’ chair, low seat with a vertical back. Ind...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century

H 21.66 in W 21.46 in D 13.98 in
Primitive Hardwood Dining Stool, circa Early 20th Century, Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Rustic, hollowed out block stool from the northern mountains of Tonalixco, Puebla. These are typically used by the fire to congregate and eat together. The patina on these pieces is ...
Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Primitive Primitives

Materials

Hardwood

Primitive Hardwood Dining Stool, circa Early 20th Century, Mexico
Primitive Hardwood Dining Stool, circa Early 20th Century, Mexico

Primitive Hardwood Dining Stool, circa Early 20th Century, Mexico

H 7.75 in W 17.75 in D 8.5 in
Primitive Styled Hardwood Dining Stool from Mexico, circa 1920s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Rustic, hollowed out block stool from the northern mountains of Puebla. These are typically used by the fire to congregate and eat together. The patina on these pieces is important t...
Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Primitive Primitives

Materials

Hardwood

Primitive Styled Hardwood Dining Stool from Mexico, circa 1920s
Primitive Styled Hardwood Dining Stool from Mexico, circa 1920s

Primitive Styled Hardwood Dining Stool from Mexico, circa 1920s

H 8.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Antique Clay Amphora Vessel Floor Vase Primitive Greek Earthenware Pottery
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique clay Amphora vessel floor vase primitive Greek earthenware pottery 34" Large antique vessel or amphora (amphorae) urn / vase or jar. Fe...
Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Primitives

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Clay Amphora Vessel Floor Vase Primitive Greek Earthenware Pottery
Antique Clay Amphora Vessel Floor Vase Primitive Greek Earthenware Pottery

Antique Clay Amphora Vessel Floor Vase Primitive Greek Earthenware Pottery

H 33.5 in Dm 18 in
Old Teak Petite Artisan Carved Tripod Stool Pedestal Table John Dickinson Style
By John Dickinson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A teak tribal carved wood tripod stool, early to mid-20th Century. Origin unknown.
Category

20th Century Unknown Primitive Primitives

Materials

Teak

Old Teak Petite Artisan Carved Tripod Stool Pedestal Table John Dickinson Style
Old Teak Petite Artisan Carved Tripod Stool Pedestal Table John Dickinson Style

Old Teak Petite Artisan Carved Tripod Stool Pedestal Table John Dickinson Style

H 8 in Dm 8 in

Primitive primitives for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive primitives 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 primitives created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive primitives made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Africa 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 primitives differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $189 and tops out at $15,500 while the average work can sell for $2,340.

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