Primitive Primitives

Style: Primitive

Swedish 100% Original Trunk Art

$2,295

Swedish 100% Original Trunk Art

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a 100% Original Painted Swedish Trunk Art dated 1814. the trunk was found in a barn resting on its back in mud, it was in such bad condi...

Category

1810s Swedish Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Oak

Massive 19th C. Hand-Carved Wood Dough Bowl

$1,800

Massive 19th C. Hand-Carved Wood Dough Bowl

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large hand-carved Antique Dough Bowl or Trencher in original condition. Notable for its large size and fine traditional form, the Bowl has an admirable timeworn quality and very fi...

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19th Century American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp

$900

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

Swedish 100% Original Painted Trunk Art

$2,295

Swedish 100% Original Painted Trunk Art

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a 100% Original Painted Swedish Trunk Art dated 1818. the trunk was found in a barn resting on its back in mud, it was in such bad condi...

Category

1810s Swedish Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Pine

Antique French Primitive Cutting Board, 19th Century

$258

Antique French Primitive Cutting Board, 19th Century

Located in BORGO, FR

A beautifully timeworn antique French cutting board hand-carved from a single thick piece of hardwood. This authentic primitive kitchen object features a substantial rectangular form...

Category

Early 20th Century French Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Antique French Primitive Cutting Board, 19th Century

$328

Antique French Primitive Cutting Board, 19th Century

Located in BORGO, FR

A beautifully timeworn antique French cutting board hand-carved from a single thick piece of hardwood. This authentic primitive kitchen object features a substantial rectangular form...

Category

Early 20th Century French Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Antique French Primitive Cutting Board, 19th Century

$293

Antique French Primitive Cutting Board, 19th Century

Located in BORGO, FR

A beautifully timeworn antique French cutting board hand-carved from a single thick piece of hardwood. This authentic primitive kitchen object features a substantial rectangular form...

Category

Early 20th Century French Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Primitive American Demilune Large Sized Console Table

$1,295

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

1850s Cherry Corner Cupboard Farm House Rustic Cabinet

$3,750

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

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving

$1,400

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

Antique Copper Apple Butter Kettle c. 1890 Dovetails

$875

Antique Copper Apple Butter Kettle c. 1890 Dovetails

Located in Newtown, CT

Antique Copper Apple Butter Kettle c. 1890. Dovetails. Large size kettle 28.5" in diameter and approx. 17.5" high. Cast iron handle. Nor...

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Copper

Primitive Antique Carved Wood Bowl with Wabi Sabi Style

$950

Primitive Antique Carved Wood Bowl with Wabi Sabi Style

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A log carved out to form a long, deep dough bowl or trough form in a strong age distressed condition with expected stable age cracks, chips and wear. Dimensions: L. 39 1/2", Depth ...

Category

19th Century Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

1830s Primitive Farmhouse Corner Cupboard Pine Cabinet

$5,295

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

19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron

$189

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

Handcrafted Wooden Tool Caddy, Primitive Ziggurat Design, USA, 1940s

$495

Handcrafted Wooden Tool Caddy, Primitive Ziggurat Design, USA, 1940s

Located in Round Top, TX

Handmade wooden tool caddy featuring distinctive stepped ziggurat details that give it sculptural presence and architectural charm. Originally conceived as a functional carrier, its ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive Handmade Rustic Wrought Old Western Cattle Branding Iron

$325

Antique Primitive Handmade Rustic Wrought Old Western Cattle Branding Iron

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice antique wrought iron western branding tool, circa 1940s. Features a curvy "S" shape mark and a curled handle. The piece is in good vintage condition (distressed) with a nice pat...

Category

20th Century North American Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Primitive Cutting Board, 19th Century

$328

Antique French Primitive Cutting Board, 19th Century

Located in BORGO, FR

A beautifully timeworn antique French cutting board hand-carved from a single thick piece of hardwood. This authentic primitive kitchen object features a substantial rectangular form...

Category

Early 20th Century French Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

18th Century Dutch Kaas Hudson Valley of New York

$14,500

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

burl wood pestle

$557

burl wood pestle

Located in Diest, BE

Great decorative burl wood pestle object sculpture

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Antique French Primitive Cutting Board, 19th Century

$293

Antique French Primitive Cutting Board, 19th Century

Located in BORGO, FR

A beautifully timeworn antique French cutting board hand-carved from a single thick piece of hardwood. This authentic primitive kitchen object features a substantial rectangular form...

Category

Early 20th Century French Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Primitive Hand-Carved White Marble Mortar, Early 20th Century

$528

Exceptional Primitive Hand-Carved White Marble Mortar, Early 20th Century

Located in BORGO, FR

Description A beautifully hand-carved white marble mortar distinguished by its sculptural silhouette and softly weathered surface. Featuring a gently tapered body with four subtly pr...

Category

Early 20th Century French Primitive Primitives

Materials

Marble

1850s Corner Cupboard Rustic Farm House Pine Cabinet

$4,550

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

Late 19th Century Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom

$260Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.55 in W 11 in D 0.13 in

Late 19th Century Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive Danish painted folk art tape loom, also known as a heddle or band loom. It is a traditional tool used for weaving narrow bands of fabric, such as belts, straps, or decorat...

Category

Late 19th Century Danish Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th-century American Hollow Cut Silhouettes

$395 / set

H 5.25 in W 4.25 in D 0.5 in

Pair of 19th-century American Hollow Cut Silhouettes

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine complimentary pair of silhouette portraits in profile. In the style of William Chamberlain (1790 - 1860) of Loundon, NH. Likely husband and wife. On cut paper with a black ...

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood, Paper

Swedish Early 19th Century Folk Art Washboard in Pine, circa 1850 signed AAS

$528

H 1.97 in W 25.99 in D 8.67 in

Swedish Early 19th Century Folk Art Washboard in Pine, circa 1850 signed AAS

Located in Boden, SE

A Swedish washboard in pine dated 1850 with owner initials AAS The farmers and country-side folks were proud of the few things they owned and used to carve their initials and to date...

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Brass Floor Lamp

$677

H 51.58 in W 7.49 in D 6.7 in

Early 20th Century Brass Floor Lamp

Located in London, London

Brass floor lamp. Elegantly poised, this brass floor lamp takes inspiration from the classic candlestick form, featuring a gracefully tiered column with subtle detailing. The warm p...

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Primitive Primitives

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Primitive American Demilune Large Sized Console Table

$1,295

H 29 in W 54 in D 26.5 in

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

19th Century Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Floor Lamp

$11,000

H 60 in W 14 in D 14 in

19th Century Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Floor Lamp

Located in Point Richmond, CA

19th century antique Japanese Meiji bronze floor lamp. This finely cast, well composed, pedestal lamp depicts mythical creatures on the base, cranes in high relief on the stem are...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Torchere Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

$980

H 70 in Dm 18 in

19th Century Torchere Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

Forged from solid iron and still showing traces of its original painted finish that has achieved a Fine patina, this 19th century floor lamp was originally designed for a candle, and...

Category

1870s French Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wrought Iron

Arko Wall Art 4, Contemporary Art Craft Rice Straw

$10,000

H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 3.94 in

Arko Wall Art 4, Contemporary Art Craft Rice Straw

By ARKO

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Hand-sewed rice straw art by Arko. Title: A head-sea over the night sky (Small model) This work has the feelings of contemporary, tribal art, contempora...

Category

2010s Japanese Primitive Primitives

Materials

Canvas, Thread, Straw

19Thc Original Blue Painted Bail Handled Pantry Box

$1,195

H 7 in Dm 11.5 in

19Thc Original Blue Painted Bail Handled Pantry Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing 19thc Original blue painted bail handled pantry box in fine as found condition. This fine pantry has a wonderful undisturbed patina and early nails.

Category

19th Century Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Torchiere Floor Lamp

$1,450

H 77 in W 17 in D 17 in

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Torchiere Floor Lamp

Located in Dekalb, IL

This ornate floor lamp features a cast metal tripod base with twisted rods, acanthus leaf detailing, and claw feet, topped by a vivid red etched glass globe shade. Rich with classica...

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Cast Iron

Bronze Floor Lamp, 19th Century

$7,500

H 73 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in

Bronze Floor Lamp, 19th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking bronze floor lamp featuring an elegant patinated finish and sculptural scrollwork detailing. The central column rises to support a newly fabricated linen shade, offering a...

Category

19th Century French Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Bronze

Primitive Cupboard Two-Door Farm House Jelly Rustic 19th Century

$2,650

H 70 in W 60.25 in D 13.75 in

Primitive Cupboard Two-Door Farm House Jelly Rustic 19th Century

Located in Newfoundland, PA

Another wonderful early Rustic two-door original blue/gray cupboard with a great amount of storage space. It has four shelves inside. True antique pieces...

Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Pine

Previously Available Items

Red and Black Painted Hand Made Primitive Pine Box

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H 6.38 in W 12.13 in D 7.75 in

Red and Black Painted Hand Made Primitive Pine Box

Located in New Windsor, NY

Hand made primitive red and black painted pine box. The piece features solid pine six board construction, iron hinges and black painted bands on the bottom portion of the box. Good o...

Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Primitives

Materials

Metal, Iron

Stone Mortar From Mexico

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H 4 in Dm 8 in

Stone Mortar From Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Used Volcanic Stone Mortar from Mexico 1970´s.

Category

1970s Mexican Vintage Primitive Primitives

Materials

Stone

Hand Carved Snow Shovel

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H 12 in W 26 in D 3 in

Hand Carved Snow Shovel

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand carved snow shovel, vintage item.

Category

20th Century North American Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

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

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H 11.25 in W 6 in D 5 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

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

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H 21.66 in W 21.46 in D 13.98 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

Carved Solid Wood African 3-Legged Stool

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H 13 in Dm 12 in

Carved Solid Wood African 3-Legged Stool

Located in Godshill, 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

Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand

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H 30 in W 52 in D 19 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...

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Primitives

Materials

Oak, Pine

Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair

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H 60 in W 21.5 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...

Category

1940s Tanzanian Vintage Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Hay Fork on Custom Wall Mount

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H 67.5 in W 14 in D 7 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 ...

Category

19th Century French Antique Primitive Primitives

Materials

Fruitwood

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

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H 21.66 in W 21.46 in D 13.98 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

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

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H 7.75 in W 17.75 in D 8.5 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 Styled Hardwood Dining Stool from Mexico, circa 1920s

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H 8.5 in W 9 in D 9 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 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.