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Style: Primitive
Antique 19th C Chestnut & Oak Wood Primitive Small Bowed Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C Chestnut & Oak Wood Primitive Small Bowed Windsor Arm Chair. Item features a unique cat eye shaped seat, pegged construction, completely handmade frame, very nice anti...
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Early 19th Century Antique Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

Antique 19th C Chestnut & Oak Wood Primitive Small Bowed Windsor Arm Chair
Antique 19th C Chestnut & Oak Wood Primitive Small Bowed Windsor Arm Chair

Antique 19th C Chestnut & Oak Wood Primitive Small Bowed Windsor Arm Chair

Primitive Dug-Out Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive dug-out chair from Southeast Asia. Hand-carved from sold piece of hardwood. Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may cause antique and vintag...
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Late 20th Century Indian Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Primitive Dug-Out Chair
Primitive Dug-Out Chair

Primitive Dug-Out Chair

Rare & Primitive circa 1820 Irish Famine Rocking Armchair Original Timber
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this really quite lovely original circa 1820 Irish Famine rocking armchair in pine. A good looking and exceptionally...
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1820s Irish Antique Primitive Armchairs

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Pine

Rare & Primitive circa 1820 Irish Famine Rocking Armchair Original Timber
Rare & Primitive circa 1820 Irish Famine Rocking Armchair Original Timber

Rare & Primitive circa 1820 Irish Famine Rocking Armchair Original Timber

Primitive 19th Century Elm & Rush Chair
Located in London, GB
A large, characterful 19th century vernacular chair, primitively constructed from heavily patinated elm with original woven rush seat. Irish, c. 1850.
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Mid-19th Century Irish Antique Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Elm

Primitive 19th Century Elm & Rush Chair
Primitive 19th Century Elm & Rush Chair

Primitive 19th Century Elm & Rush Chair

19th Century English Barrelback Windsor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovable 19th century English barrelback Windsor arm chair with a graceful rounded crest-rail supported by several spindles, a sturdy saddle seat, splayed turned legs, and retaining...
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19th Century English Antique Primitive Armchairs

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Elm

19th Century English Barrelback Windsor Chair
19th Century English Barrelback Windsor Chair

19th Century English Barrelback Windsor Chair

Set of Two Ethnic Inspired Armchairs in the Style of the 30's in Palm Wood E541
Located in Lyon, FR
Stool vincent vincent "80/20" burnt oak - VV112 Presents the latest creation of the cabinetmaker Vincent Vincent. This Ethnic inspired stool in solid oak will bring a unique touch...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide, Wood, Palmwood

Set of Two Ethnic Inspired Armchairs in the Style of the 30's in Palm Wood E541
Set of Two Ethnic Inspired Armchairs in the Style of the 30's in Palm Wood E541

Set of Two Ethnic Inspired Armchairs in the Style of the 30's in Palm Wood E541

Marcel Ramond, African Style Armchair in Elm, 1980s
By Marcel Ramond
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marcel Ramond, signed. African style armchair composed by two interlinked boards. Back composed by two boards linked with each other by a scale on which is fixed a movable curved shape head support. Movable seat forming a back leg. Work realized in the 1980s. Marcel Ramond “Africa Design” signature on the back top. Marcel Ramond (1935) is a French architect and designer who began to graduate as a technical ingeneer and then continued his studies at the Beaux-Arts school of Saint-Etienne to become an architect in 1967. During his studies he worked with Le Corbusier on the maison Raiduese of Firminy conception and also on the furniture project that not been realized. In 1968 he created with the artist Jean-Marc Bonnard the FormDesign agency dedicated to design in a large sense : graphism, scenography, etc. They worked on different layout projects such as a hair salon, a bar, a mini golf...
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1980s European Vintage Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Marcel Ramond, African Style Armchair in Elm, 1980s
Marcel Ramond, African Style Armchair in Elm, 1980s

Marcel Ramond, African Style Armchair in Elm, 1980s

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19th Century English Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Nantucket, MA
English Yew wood Windsor rocking chair with carved and pierced splat back, saddle seat, and nicely turned legs.
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19th Century English Antique Primitive Armchairs

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Yew

19th Century English Windsor Rocking Chair
19th Century English Windsor Rocking Chair

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Three-Piece Furniture Set in the Manner of F&C Osler
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Located in London, GB
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20th Century European Primitive Armchairs

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Glass, Upholstery, Velvet

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19th Century Fine English West Country Comb Back Windsor Chair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
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Early 1800s English Antique Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Fine English West Country Comb Back Windsor Chair
19th Century Fine English West Country Comb Back Windsor Chair

19th Century Fine English West Country Comb Back Windsor Chair

H 37.8 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Antique 19th Century Child’s Windsor Armchair, English, 1870
Located in Richmond, Surrey
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1870s European Antique Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Antique 19th Century Child’s Windsor Armchair, English, 1870
Antique 19th Century Child’s Windsor Armchair, English, 1870

Antique 19th Century Child’s Windsor Armchair, English, 1870

H 25.2 in W 16.34 in D 15.75 in
Lounge Italian Set Sofa and Two Armchairs Design Gigi Radice for Minotti, 1960s
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in taranto, IT
Complete living room with curved sofa and pair of armchairs, design Gigi Radice for Minotti Arredamenti, early 1960s Mustard yellow color the sofa measures 240 cm in length (fr...
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1960s Italian Vintage Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Lounge Italian Set Sofa and Two Armchairs Design Gigi Radice for Minotti, 1960s
Lounge Italian Set Sofa and Two Armchairs Design Gigi Radice for Minotti, 1960s

Lounge Italian Set Sofa and Two Armchairs Design Gigi Radice for Minotti, 1960s

H 39.38 in W 94.49 in D 27.56 in
19th Century Antique Arrow Back Windsor Wood Accent Dining Side Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
19th century antique arrow back spindle Windsor accent side chair, circa early 1800's. This charming hand carved chair features its original finish with ...
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Early 19th Century Antique Primitive Armchairs

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Wood

19th Century Antique Arrow Back Windsor Wood Accent Dining Side Chair
19th Century Antique Arrow Back Windsor Wood Accent Dining Side Chair

19th Century Antique Arrow Back Windsor Wood Accent Dining Side Chair

H 33.25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Bentwood Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This upholstered bentwood rocking chair was made by TON company in Czechoslovakia in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960’s. In good preserved Vintage condition, the upholstery show...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Mid Century Bentwood Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Mid Century Bentwood Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960's

Mid Century Bentwood Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960's

H 34.26 in W 21.66 in D 39.38 in
Louis XV Style Armchair, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XV style armchair, France, 19th century birchwood with exquisitely carved details. In very good condition with recently replaced upholstery.
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1860s French Antique Primitive Armchairs

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Birch

Louis XV Style Armchair, France, 19th Century
Louis XV Style Armchair, France, 19th Century

Louis XV Style Armchair, France, 19th Century

H 36.5 in W 23.2 in D 22.3 in
English Elm and Oak Low Back Windsor / Captain's Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 19th century solid elm and oak Windsor style low back captain's chair. Recently refinished and in excellent condition, sturdy and sound.  
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Early 19th Century English Antique Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

English Elm and Oak Low Back Windsor / Captain's Chair, Early 19th Century
English Elm and Oak Low Back Windsor / Captain's Chair, Early 19th Century

English Elm and Oak Low Back Windsor / Captain's Chair, Early 19th Century

H 32 in W 24 in D 17.25 in
Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann
By Antonio Volpe, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare No. 267 egg rocking chair designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1922 and produced in a limited run by Societa Anonima Antonio Volpe in Udine, Italy circ...
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1980s Vintage Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann
Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann

Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann

H 95 in W 165 in D 74 in
19th Century Comb Back Windsor Chair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare early 19th century Windsor chair with a low comb back and widened armrest. All original with a one slab elm seat. As good as they get...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Primitive Armchairs

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Elm

19th Century Comb Back Windsor Chair
19th Century Comb Back Windsor Chair

19th Century Comb Back Windsor Chair

H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 18.51 in
1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
By Thonet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
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1970s Italian Vintage Primitive Armchairs

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Brass

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1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style

1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style

H 45.28 in W 22.45 in D 40.56 in
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Pair of Hade Crafted Bent Willow Rustic Arm Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
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1920s American Vintage Primitive Armchairs

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Willow

Pair of Hade Crafted Bent Willow Rustic Arm Chairs
Pair of Hade Crafted Bent Willow Rustic Arm Chairs

Pair of Hade Crafted Bent Willow Rustic Arm Chairs

H 48 in W 29 in D 26 in
Pair of Wooden African Armchairs circa 1900 from the Dahomey Kingdom
Located in PARIS, FR
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Early 1900s Beninese Antique Primitive Armchairs

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Hardwood

Pair of Wooden African Armchairs circa 1900 from the Dahomey Kingdom
Pair of Wooden African Armchairs circa 1900 from the Dahomey Kingdom

Pair of Wooden African Armchairs circa 1900 from the Dahomey Kingdom

H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in
Early 19th Century Irish Hedge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 19th century Irish Hedge chair with heavy oak arms and crestrail, oak spindles, an oak seat with an incredible surface, and splayed ...
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique Primitive Armchairs

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Oak

Early 19th Century Irish Hedge Chair
Early 19th Century Irish Hedge Chair

Early 19th Century Irish Hedge Chair

H 29 in W 27 in D 26 in
Irish Ash Comb Back Armchair
Located in Houston, TX
Irish ash comb back armchair dating to the 19th century. Curved top rail, carved stick back, splayed arms, wedge seat and splayed squared legs. Traces of ear...
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Mid-19th Century Irish Antique Primitive Armchairs

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Ash

Irish Ash Comb Back Armchair
Irish Ash Comb Back Armchair

Irish Ash Comb Back Armchair

H 27 in W 24 in D 18.75 in
Primitive Irish 'Gibson' Chair
Located in London, GB
A primitive and very sculptural ‘Gibson’ type armchair constructed from sycamore and ash. Fantastic patina with a few historic repairs and traces of old paint. Irish, late 18th/early...
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1790s Irish Antique Primitive Armchairs

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Ash, Sycamore

Primitive Irish 'Gibson' Chair
Primitive Irish 'Gibson' Chair

Primitive Irish 'Gibson' Chair

H 22.84 in W 25.2 in L 22.84 in
Rustic Wabi-Sabi Arm Chair, Patina, Craftsmanship, 1890's
Located in Antwerp, BE
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1890s Swedish Antique Primitive Armchairs

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Wood

Rustic Wabi-Sabi Arm Chair, Patina, Craftsmanship, 1890's
Rustic Wabi-Sabi Arm Chair, Patina, Craftsmanship, 1890's

Rustic Wabi-Sabi Arm Chair, Patina, Craftsmanship, 1890's

H 22.84 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
Antique Wooden Tripod Wabi Sabi Armchair, Early 18th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A decorative antique wabi sabi armchair from the early 18th century. This rustic item will fit in many interior styles. Scandinvian or Modern home ...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Armchairs

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Wood

Antique Wooden Tripod Wabi Sabi Armchair, Early 18th Century
Antique Wooden Tripod Wabi Sabi Armchair, Early 18th Century

Antique Wooden Tripod Wabi Sabi Armchair, Early 18th Century

H 31.89 in W 24.02 in D 14.97 in
Ash Chair, Belgium, circa 1760
Located in Culver City, CA
Ash chair Belgium circa 1760 Constructed in solid ash, with splayed legs and slab seat. Measures: 23.25” W x 31” D x 47.5” H x seat 16”.
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Late 18th Century Belgian Antique Primitive Armchairs

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Ash

Ash Chair, Belgium, circa 1760
Ash Chair, Belgium, circa 1760

Ash Chair, Belgium, circa 1760

H 47.5 in W 23.25 in D 31 in
Sculptural Danish Heart Chair in Solid Oak, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural vintage heart chair in solid oak with club legs, made in Denmark, early 20th century. A great decorative object for the modern interior with a warm patina.
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Early 20th Century Danish Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Sculptural Danish Heart Chair in Solid Oak, Early 20th Century
Sculptural Danish Heart Chair in Solid Oak, Early 20th Century

Sculptural Danish Heart Chair in Solid Oak, Early 20th Century

H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 12.6 in
Sculptural Vintage Armchair in Solid Oak, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural Scandinavian vintage armchair in solid oak, made in Sweden, early 20th century. A great decorative object for the modern interior with a warm patina. Perfectly suited as ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Sculptural Vintage Armchair in Solid Oak, Early 20th Century
Sculptural Vintage Armchair in Solid Oak, Early 20th Century

Sculptural Vintage Armchair in Solid Oak, Early 20th Century

H 35.04 in W 27.56 in D 16.93 in
Sculptural Vintage Primitive Heart Chair in Solid Oak, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural vintage Primitive heart chair in solid oak, made in Sweden, early 20th century. A great decorative object for the modern interior.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Primitive Armchairs

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Oak

Sculptural Vintage Primitive Heart Chair in Solid Oak, Early 20th Century
Sculptural Vintage Primitive Heart Chair in Solid Oak, Early 20th Century

Sculptural Vintage Primitive Heart Chair in Solid Oak, Early 20th Century

H 29.14 in W 22.45 in D 12.6 in
18th Century Belgian Primitive Ash Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century large, Belgian primitive solid ash chair, of very good scale and color. Strong, naive construction. Measures: Seat height 40cm Seat depth 35cm.
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18th Century Belgian Antique Primitive Armchairs

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Ash

18th Century Belgian Primitive Ash Chair
18th Century Belgian Primitive Ash Chair

18th Century Belgian Primitive Ash Chair

H 48.04 in W 23.23 in D 25.99 in

Primitive armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Ireland, Republic of, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include and Marcel Ramond. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,911 and tops out at $3,774 while the average work can sell for $3,002.

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