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Style: Primitive
Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1900s / Side Table Sofa Table Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese low table in a primitive style, made simply by placing an aged wooden board atop a natural tree stump. Despite its minimal structure, it exudes an overwhelmin...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1920s / Primitive Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese low table with an exceptionally simple structure—just a single solid board placed atop a wooden base—where the natural strength of the material itself becomes...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Coffee Table/ Side Table/ 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This coffee table is made from an old Japanese mortar. It's crafted from zelkova wood and is thought to have been hand-carved using tools. It's larger than most, giving it a striking...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Furniture

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Wood, Hardwood

Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair 1940s-1960s / Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese primitive-style side chair, crafted sometime during the mid-Showa period (1940s–1960s). It is a one-of-a-kind piece carved entirely from a single large block ...
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1940s Japanese Vintage Primitive Furniture

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Cedar

Primitive Rustic Minimal Italian Antique Wooden Bench Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian rustic primitive country wooden bench, with trestle style legs in original aged natural color giving the rich and beautiful patina that makes it look wonderful in e...
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20th Century Italian 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

Antique Quarterswan Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Ice Box Refrigerator Bar Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Ice Chest sold by Belknap Hardware circa 1919. Made quartersawn oak with a stout rectangular frame featuring four doors, original brass hardw...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Furniture

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Oak

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

Console Table in Antique Oak
Located in Nijlen, BE
A unique, custom-made combination of two antique elements: a tablet and tree stump in old oak. The tablet's width varies organically from 45 to 54 cm (17.7" to 21.3"). A one-of-a-kin...
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2010s Belgian Primitive Furniture

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Oak

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

Japanese Antique Sofa Table / Side Table Coffee Table / Wabi-sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This table is an original piece made from old Japanese wood. The tabletop is a heavy, strong board that was used as a workbench for many years. Its rough appearance is marked by saw...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Furniture

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Hardwood

Japanese antiques wood table /wabi-sabi side table / primitive wood table / stan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This table is made from branches repurposed from some of Japan's most antique folk tools, combined with old zelkova planks. Its small size makes it suitable for use as a side table o...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

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Wood

Antique Mid-20th Century African Dogon Hand-Carved Wood Stool, Wabi-Sabi Style
Located in Odense, DK
This exceptional 20th century Dogon stool, hand-carved in Mali, West Africa, embodies the authentic artistry and cultural heritage of the Dogon people. Crafted from solid wood, it fe...
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Mid-20th Century Malian Primitive Furniture

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Wood

British Scrubbed Pine Chest of Drawers Dresser or Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely simple and primitive scrubbed pine chest of drawers, displaying an arrangement of four spacious drawers over a classic curved simple molding and a scrubbed pine wood finish. T...
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Early 20th Century English Primitive Furniture

Materials

Pine

Japanese Antique Wooden Door / Interior Decoration / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese door. It is thought to date from the Edo or Meiji period. It was used as the door of a traditional warehouse called a "kura." In Japan, old storehouses are ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Wabi Sabi Dry Sink Cabinet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A beautiful example of an antique dry sink. This piece is beautiful with countless decades of character from age and use. Crafted of solid wood with...
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Early 20th Century Primitive Furniture

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Wood

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

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

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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

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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

Primitive Cabinet with Decoupage
Located in Portland, OR
A unique primitive farmhouse cupboard with all of the glorious paint layers and patina but also with a vintage French poster applied. Along the years, a 1940s Bally shoes poster by F...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Pine

Unique Free-standing Ammonite Fossil
Located in Nijlen, BE
Ammonites from Madagascar are the fossilized shells of extinct squid that lived 65 to 110 million years ago. These fossils are found worldwide, but Madagascar is a well-known source ...
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15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Stone

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

Set of 4 Decorative Handcrafted African Wooden Sculptures, Mid Century
Located in Odense, DK
A collection of four hand-carved wooden sculptures from West Africa, each piece unique in its form and expression. Crafted with skill and tradition, the figures display fine detailin...
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Mid-20th Century African Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Primitive Pine Dining Table / Desk with a Drawer
Located in Odense, DK
A very fine 18th century primitive pine table from the, crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker. The tabletop showcases the warm tones and subtle grain of pine, with a patina that has devel...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

Early 20th Century, Carved Wooden Lobi Stool, Burkina Faso, African
Located in Odense, DK
This fine early 20th century Lobi or Bwa stool originates from Burkina Faso or Mali, a rare example of African tribal artistry and functional design. Hand-carved from solid wood, the...
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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Wood

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

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Stone

Javanese Drum Pot in Black Teak, Hand-Carved, Size M, Ethnic Style, 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This size M Javanese drum pot, hand-carved from solid black teak, is a rare ethnic piece once used as a traditional musical instrument. Its dark patina and original wooden protrusion...
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20th Century Indonesian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

6ft Antique Turned Wood Bench in Turkish Kilim
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This large bench is a gorgeous authentic antique piece with all the coveted details of such. Hand turned spindles, mini casters and beautiful patina on the wood all dressed in a stu...
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19th Century Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood, Wool

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

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

Primitive Rustic Minimal Italian Antique Wooden Bench Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian rustic primitive country wooden bench, with trestle style legs in original aged natural color giving the rich and beautiful patina that makes it look wonderful in e...
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20th Century Italian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early American Primitive Southern Pine Dough Box / Trough Console Table, C. 1820
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an excellent very early Southern pine dough box on stand with its original lid. The lid and angle of the box were used for kneading the dough. The box itself was crucial for ...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Pine

Chinese River Basket, c.1900
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese woven reed river basket, circa 1900. 12 inches wide by 14 ½ inches tall
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Reed

Japanese Old Display Stand 1940s-1960s / Primitive Side Table Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese display stand, crafted in the mid-Shōwa period (1940s–1960s). It is a rare, handcrafted piece that beautifully reflects the sensitivity and skill of Japanese ...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Primitive Furniture

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Chestnut, Cedar

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

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

Antique African Senufo Stool, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from a single, solid block of wood, each Senufo stool communicates a unique personality as a sculptural seat or table. This example from the early 20th century resonates ...
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Primitive Belgian Coffee Table in Solid Oak, circa 1900
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Primitive Belgian Coffee Table in Solid Oak, circa 1900 A striking primitive-style coffee table composed of authentic reclaimed oak elements dating to the transition period around 19...
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20th Century Belgian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Oak

Primitive Rustic Minimal Italian Wooden Bench Stool Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian rustic primitive country wooden bench, with typical legs in original aged natural color giving the rich and beautiful patina that makes it look wonderful in every i...
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20th Century Italian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

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Wood

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

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Fir, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Side Table 1860s-1900s / Coffee Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese side table in a primitive style, dating back to the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). Originally used in a farmhouse, the piece still exudes a commanding presence e...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

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Wood

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

Antique Japanese Zushi, wabi sabi miniature shrine w/ Ebisu figurine mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique wooden Zushi (miniature shrine, the "house of the Gods") with mini wooden figurine of Ebisu - from Tohoku area., Japan. Manufactured circa 1860s - 1900s (late Edo to Meiji pe...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Brass, Copper

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

Southern Jelly Cupboard, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A southern whitewashed walnut jelly cupboard. Inscribed on backsplash in chalk: "Built in 1836 for Mrs. Willingham’s Gr Gr father (Belt)”. More likely 1886. There is a Belt Willing...
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Late 19th Century Antique Primitive Furniture

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Walnut

Antique Country Pine Farmhouse Bread Dough Box Trough Bin 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique pine country / kitchen / farmhouse dough box / bin / trough stand. It features rectangular form with red painted exterior. Dimensions: 19.5"x 42" x 34"h
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Early 20th Century Primitive Furniture

Materials

Pine

Primitive Antique Oak Dovetailed Butlers Cutlery Tray Knife Caddy Tool Box 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
Primitive antique oak divided cutlery / knife tray / box / trug with raised carved center divider and hand cut dovetailed corners. Dimensions: 12.75" x 8.75" x 6.25" (Width x Depth ...
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19th Century Antique Primitive Furniture

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Oak

Archery Hunting Arrow Set Four Arrows Leather Quiver Case Collectible
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Arrow set and quiver leather case historical collectible piece Includes four arrows Measures: arrow 16 long x 23.5 x 2.25 diameter Original vintage condition and presentation See our...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Furniture

Materials

Metal

Japanese Antique Elephant-Shaped Wooden Partition 1900s-1940s / Wabi Sabi Object
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a truly miraculous natural wood partition—something I have encountered for the first time in over twenty years as a buyer. Its silhouette evokes the gentle stance of an eleph...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

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Wood

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

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Pine

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

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

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

Materials

Wood, Oak

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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