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Style: Primitive
Japanese Antique Huge Table 1860s-1920s / Primitive Side Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a monumental vintage Japanese table, built from precious reclaimed wood dating from the Meiji to Taishō period (1860s–1920s) and carrying an air of timeless dignity. Its stri...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair 1940s-1960s / Stool Display Stand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese primitive-style side chair, crafted sometime between the 1940s and 1960s in the Showa period. Even after many decades, it still radiates a strong, commanding ...
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1940s Japanese Vintage Primitive Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Side Chair 1900s-1940s / Display Stand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese primitive-style stool or stand, believed to have been crafted in the early Showa period (1900s–1940s). The material appears to be kiri (paulownia wood), known...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

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Wood

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Oak Stools, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Great decorative stool set from France, circa 1960s. We have eight of the same model in different versions. All can be found in our other articles. Light, normal signs of use.
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1960s French Vintage Primitive Furniture

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Wood, Oak

A trio of Elongated African Bronze Sculptures, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A trio of vintage African bronze sculptures. One depicts a naked man/tribes man with stretched arm, one a female carrying a bowl on her head and another female loin cloth carrying a ...
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20th Century African Primitive Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Side Table Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an antique Japanese low table, notable for its extremely simple yet powerful structure—consisting of a single solid board resting atop a sturdy base. Both materials date back...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Cedar Wood Board Wall Decoration 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old, single-slab board made of Japanese cedar, believed to date back to the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). Cut from the trunk of a large, centuries-old cedar tree, it retains...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Furniture

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Cedar

Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rustic Wabi Sabi cabinet made of solid beech in Italy, circa 1800. This cabinet offers storage space for various items. It features a flap at the front and storage space behind the t...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Primitive Furniture

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Beech

Norwegian Kubbestol, Painted Stump Chair, Folk Art, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Traditional Norwegian kubbestol, carved from a single log, likely dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The kubbestol is a distinct Scan...
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Late 19th Century Norwegian Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Wabi Sabi Primitive Bookshelf, 1800s, Scandinavia
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Wabi-sabi primitive bookshelf from Scandinavia, 1800s. Handcrafted with timeworn character and rich patina, celebrating the beauty of age and imperfection.
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Late 19th Century Norwegian Antique Primitive Furniture

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Pine

Antique American Primitive Slab Bench
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American primitive slab bench / butchering bench w/ four hand hewn splayed legs and a 2 1/4" thick wood slab top in the best beautifully aged rich color patina w/ naturally d...
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair 1950s-1970s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old side chair made in Japan. It was made in the postwar period (1950s-1970s), and the material used is cedar wood with a rustic look. The structure, carved in one piece ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Armchair 1860s-1920s / Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This primitive-style armchair is steeped in Japanese tradition and aesthetics. It was created in the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) for its powerful yet delicate beauty. Bold...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Primitive Stool 1950s-1970s / Side Chair Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese primitive-style stool, crafted in the mid-Shōwa period (1950s–1970s). Though simple in form, it carries a distinctive and compelling presence. Made from a sin...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Warped Coffee Table / sofa table / Wabi-sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This table is crafted from reclaimed Japanese wood. The tabletop is a very strong, heavy board that was used as a workbench for many years. Its thickness is marked by striking crack...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Chestnut

Primitive Low Round Table From Yucatan
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Primitive round table from Yucatan. Hand carved from a Mayan village in the 1970´s. Shows significant wear and patina through years of use. A fir...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Primitive Furniture

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Hardwood

Japanese antique Primitive Wooden Bench or Stool, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique small bench was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). The seat is made of chestnut wood, offering a sturdy texture and gentle natural grain. The legs are uniquely desig...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Furniture

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Wood

French 19th Century Fruitwood Farm Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Nearly ten feet long, this 19th century French farmhouse table shows attractive grain and patina in the massive planks. The fruitwood top, 1 ⅜” thick, bears the marks of many generat...
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Furniture

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Cherry, Fruitwood, Oak

Japanese old wood stand / Exhibition stand wabi-sabi / primitive wood stand /
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This display stand is made by combining old wooden sleepers with a newly made tabletop. The top of the display stand is finished with cashew paint, like lacquer, and has a jet blac...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

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...
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Late 20th Century Primitive Furniture

Materials

Quartz

Japanese Antique Primitive Two-tier Exhibition Stand 1900s-1940s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a primitive style two-tier display stand made in Japan. This piece of furniture was made in the Showa period (1900s-1940s) and was boldly carved from a large pine tree. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Pine

Wicker Splint Market Basket
Located in New York, NY
A wicker splint market gathering 'buttocks' basket with 'God's eye' handle support, circa early-20th century, America.
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wicker

Japanese Antique Stone Mortar 1860s-1900s / Stone Bowl Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese stone “yagen” (medicine grinder), believed to have been used during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). Though simple in form, it carries with it the silent prese...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Stone

Sculptural Solid Teak Root Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted from a solid teak root, this sculptural chair is a striking, one-of-a-kind statement piece that exudes natural artistry. The organic form showcases the beauty of teak, with a...
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Mid-20th Century American Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood, Teak

New England Memorial Mourning Watercolor, c.1830
Located in Savannah, GA
A memorial mourning watercolor on paper, New England, circa 1840. sight: 16 ½ by 10 inches frame: 20 ¾ by 14 ¼ inches
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1830s American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Primitive Wabi-Sabi Belgian Round Dining Table w/ Wrought Iron Inlay, circa 1900
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Primitive Wabi-Sabi Belgian Round Dining Table with Wrought Iron Edge Inlay, circa 1900 An elemental and striking round dining table composed of two original reclaimed components: a ...
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20th Century Belgian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Iron

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 Furniture

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Turkish Terracotta Table Lamp, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A vintage Turkish terracotta table lamp, hand-thrown in the 20th century using traditional Anatolian pottery techniques. The lamp is made from natural terracotta clay and shows surfa...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Clay

Stand Alone French Primitive Farmers Chair Wood Carved Back
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Shipping Note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. This beautiful old French Stabelle is a typical ...
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Mid-20th Century French Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

18th Century English Stickback Windsor Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite 18th-century English stickback Windsor armchair is a testament to the timeless craftsmanship of the period. Its robust structure, crafted from elm, showcases a thick s...
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18th Century British Antique Primitive Furniture

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Elm

Old wooden sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden sculpture. No details are known, but it was found in Japan. It appears to be based on a European female figure. So it is estimated to have been made afte...
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20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Double-Handled Terracotta Amphora Pot
Located in London, GB
This double-handled terracotta amphora pot is a striking piece that captures the spirit of traditional Anatolian pottery, evoking a sense of timeless beauty and craftsmanship. With i...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Songye Nkisi Power Figure
Located in London, GB
A rare and large hand carved horned Songye Nkisi power figure. A ‘Nkisi’ is a protective power figure of the Songye, southeastern Congo. Such sculptures are used as a major role in t...
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20th Century Congolese Primitive Furniture

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Wood

Antique French Copper Hanging Cauldron Pot with Iron Handle, Early 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Antique French Copper Hanging Cauldron Pot with Iron Handle, Early 20th Century. This cauldron has a beautiful natural patina to the copper.
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Furniture

Materials

Copper, Iron

Early 19th Century French Hammered Copper Kettle
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 19th century French hammered copper kettle with wide riveted copper straps, a thick hand-forged iron handle, and scalloped dovetail joi...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Copper, Iron

Exceptional Early 19th Century Blue Painted Chopping Bowl with Stitched Repairs
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A rare early 19th century New England wooden chopping bowl in original blue-green paint with beautiful stitched repairs and rich patina. An extraordinary example of early American ut...
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Small Pantry Box with Original Lid
Located in Louisville, KY
This beautifully constructed circular pantry box from the late 19th century is indeed a unique find. It's smaller size makes it particularly unusual. Typically found in one's pantry ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Spanish 19th Century Butcher’s Table from Catalonia
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Large rustic bench from Spain, early 20th century, originally used as a butcher’s table for processing swine. If one can overlook the macabre history of the piece, there is organic b...
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20th Century Spanish Primitive Furniture

Materials

Oak

Primitive Carved Stone Trough, Weathered Planter, Bonsai Pot
Located in Leicester, GB
The most beautiful hand carved stone trough. Organic shape from the natural stone, with a shallow planter space which has been hand carved. This trough has the perfect level of patin...
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Early 20th Century English Primitive Furniture

Materials

Stone

Pine Chimney Cupboard
Located in Bradenton, FL
A nice 19th century primitive Pine two door Chimney Cupboard in older red paint over the original Salmon color. Through mortise and tenon joint construction on the doors and removab...
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1880s American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Salesman Sample Primitive Miniature Pine Wood Small Dry Sink Washstand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Salesman Sample Primitive Miniature Pine Wood Small Dry Sink Washstand. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 17.5" H x 21" W x 11" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Furniture

Materials

Pine

Vintage Carved Copper Thousand hand Bodhisattva Buddha Statue
Located in San Diego, CA
The thousand arms of a bodhisattva symbolize compassion and the ability to help all beings, including oneself, to achieve enlightenment. The ideology of this mythical being is repr...
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1940s Tibetan Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Copper

17th C Style Italian Rustic Primitive Reclaimed Wood Farmhouse Table To Order
Located in Encinitas, CA
Primitivo rustic refectory style desk table: Our “Primitivo” desk and table line; rustic, primitive plank top Tuscan farmhouse table with drawer and cross-stretchers, handcrafted in old fir solids, enhanced heavy grain texture, expertly finished in classic Italian shellac patina. Measures: 63.5”L x 30.5”W with solid multi-plank top 1.5” thick and heights of 30-31.5” and single drawer: As shown in Old Fir Optional finishes include: - Natural blonde shellac - Classic shellac - Espresso Dark stain shellac - Moro blackened shellac *Gloss, satin & waxed finishes also available to order *Also available in Old Chestnut, Poplar, or Walnut with smooth or brushed grain finish. **Available with or without drawers in custom length from our authentic antique reproduction line. **Larger or smaller table & desk sizes available by quote. **Expedited shipping options. Please inquire. Bellini’s Old World...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Fir, Reclaimed Wood

Original Tribal Art Hardwood Spear New Guinea 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
A spear made of hardwood or palm wood. This spear was used as a weapon of war. The openwork carving of this spear depicts stylized human figures in the crouching position of a prayin...
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1950s Guinean Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Pre-Columbian Hand Painted Narino Bowl Colombia
Located in Washington, DC
Fine Pre-Columbian Narino footed bowl from the highlands of Columbia, circa 1250-1500 AD. Desirable polychrome bowl would make a great addition to any pre-Columbian collection. Au...
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15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antique Primitive Furniture

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Ceramic

Primitive Wabi-Sabi Hollowed Oak Tree Trunk Vessel, Belgium ca. 1900
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Primitive Hollowed Tree Trunk Vessel, Belgium ca. 1900 A powerful example of primitive craftsmanship, this hollowed tree trunk vessel from Belgium is carved from a single solid sect...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Primitive Furniture

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Wood, Oak

Late 17th C Italian Chestnut Trestle Table also Available in Custom Sizes
Located in Encinitas, CA
Late 17th Century Italian chestnut Frattino style antique trestle table features 2 ancient solid top planks with end frames, trestle base crosspieces and forged iron joinery pins. With is superior details including dovetail joinery, present a fine rustic antique look for use as a primitive table for display, or communal style dining -or even in a contrasting modern setting. Measures: 98.2" L x 27.6" W x 28.9" H, 2" thick double slab top with 4" end frames 16" chair space at table ends 64.3” space between bases for 3 chairs with 11.9" chair push-in space to crossbeam 26.9" arm chair clearance. **We can reproduce this antique style in any size you require. See pricing below for standard dining table sizes - made in Italy by our craftsmen** We offer finish options on aged hardwoods which may be very distressed like this original antique Italian chestnut table, or for example, formal & smooth on premium Italian walnut. - Natural blonde shellac - Classic shellac - Espresso Dark stain shellac - Moro blackened shellac *Gloss, satin & distressed painted finishes also available to order *Also available in Old Chestnut, Poplar, or Walnut with smooth or brushed grain finish. **Larger table sizes, narrow widths, and single slab tops available by quote. **Available on our next container shipment. Expedited shipping service available by quote. Larger table top sizes, narrow widths, single slab tops, and aged Italian walnut are available - please contact us for a custom quote. Bellini’s Old World Collection...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Primitive Furniture

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Iron

Primitive Terracotta Water Jar From Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Primitive terracotta water jar from Central Mexico, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Mexican Primitive Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

19th Century Primitive Dove Tailed Hammered Copper Brass Water Jug
Located in Louisville, KY
Copper vessels of this nature were once primitively made in Europe and Middle Eastern areas of the world. This piece is a stunning example of the stout, but primitive craftsmanship t...
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19th Century European Antique Primitive Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Olavi Hanninen Style Milking Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Primitive French milking stool in the style of Olavi Hanninen. Very charming and versatile object. Stool can be used as supplemental coffee table or side table. Price is for one ...
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Early 2000s French Primitive Furniture

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Hardwood

Antique American Primitive Colonial Cherry Wood 2 Door Hutch Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique American Primitive Colonial Cherry Wood Glass 2 Door Hutch Cupboard Cabinet w...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Cherry

Early 20th Century Side Table with Original Paint
Located in Troy, MI
Painted wood side table found in England, circa 1900s. Original red paint on table top and green paint on base. Unknown maker.
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Early 20th Century English Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Oak Trestle Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome French trestle base table is made using hand cut solid oak boards. The two inch thick top sits over a pair of hourglass shaped pedestals connecting with three stretchers. ...
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Furniture

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Oak

19thc American Primitive Hand-crafted Pine Dry Sink
Located in Savannah, GA
This 19thc dry sink is in all-original sturdy condition features a nice old primitive patina and is handcrafted of hard pine. Two shelves behind doors below. These double nicely as d...
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1890s American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Industrial Hand Crank Iron Drill Press
Located in Forney, TX
A rare antique industrial hand crank iron blacksmithing farmer barn post or bench drill press mounted on large wooden stump log base. Rustic, carved, chop...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Wooden Block Workbench 1900s-1940s / Display Stand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese wooden block workbench, believed to have been used in the early Showa period (1900s–1940s). The material is zelkova (keyaki) wood. The countless scratches, dents, and the smoothness of its surface are proof of the many years of daily use and the touch of human hands that have polished it over time. The iron fittings remaining on the surface tell the story of the work once performed here, while also serving as a striking visual accent. The inherent durability and beautiful grain of zelkova have gained even greater depth through the passage of time, creating a unique and irreplaceable texture. Left as it is, it stands as a powerful art piece; as a display stand, it functions beautifully to enhance the presence of whatever is placed upon it. There is a slight tilt, but this too is part of its individuality, telling the tale of its long history. It is not in perfection, but in the imperfections shaped by time, that the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi resides. This wooden workbench is more than just an old tool — it is a sculptural object that reflects the era and the lives of the people who used it. Whether in a home interior, gallery, or as store display furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Southern Alpines Cabinet, Barcelonnet, France
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This cabinet is a beautiful light color and has a wonderful patina and iron hardware. It is from the valley of Barcelonnette halfway between the French & Italian Alps. Original key.
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Furniture

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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 Furniture

Materials

Softwood

Large Antique Wabi Sabi Style Bowl in Wood 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Large Antique Wabi Sabi Style Bowl in Wood 19th Century. A wonderful and large antique wooden bowl with a very good wabi sabi appearance. Ha...
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19th Century European Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rustic Milking Stool
Located in Denton, TX
Very rustic hardwood milking stool with original milk paint in a mossy green. This would also make a great drinks table.
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19th Century North American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Primitive furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, tables, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive furniture made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Andrianna Shamaris, Ken Petersen, Ethic&Tropic, and Nasiri. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $156,000 while the average work can sell for $1,621.

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