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Style: Primitive
Antique Naga Primitive Chair Early 20th century / Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Antique Naga Primitive Chair Early 20th century / Side Chair Wabi Sabi

Antique Naga Primitive Chair Early 20th century / Side Chair Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a primitive chair of the Naga people. Quiet in its stance yet commanding in presence, it is a remarkably compelling piece that combines the strength of a sculptural work with...

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Early 20th Century Indian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /
Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /

Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This chair is made from a traditional mortar, a tool once used in ancient Japan to prepare rice cakes. Its form has been transformed beyond the original shape of a mortar, resulting...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /
Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /

Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This chair is crafted from a tree trunk left in its natural form. Zelkova wood is used for the material. Although the surface is finished in black with cashew paint, the beautiful ...

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1980s Japanese Vintage Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table
Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table

Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table

Located in New York, NY

Hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be used as a low side table. A piece of art. This chair was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese ...

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19th Century Ivorian Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique 1820s Set of Six Ladder Back Chairs Rush Seat Paint Decorated
Antique 1820s Set of Six Ladder Back Chairs Rush Seat Paint Decorated

Antique 1820s Set of Six Ladder Back Chairs Rush Seat Paint Decorated

Located in Newfoundland, PA

Great set of six paint decorated rush seat chairs.. True antique primitive pieces that came out my Historic 1769 Hudson Valley New York Property. These pieces carefully handpicked fo...

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1820s American Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Stamped Old Hickory Andrew Jackson Rattan Adirondack Lodge Rocking Chair
Antique Stamped Old Hickory Andrew Jackson Rattan Adirondack Lodge Rocking Chair

Antique Stamped Old Hickory Andrew Jackson Rattan Adirondack Lodge Rocking Chair

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique signed Old Hickory Chair Co. Andrew Jackson rocking chair / rocker. Classic rustic design made from bentwood hickory saplings / tree branches, known for its distinctive hoop...

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Chairs

Materials

Reed, Hickory

Antique Primitive Arm Rash Chair from France
Antique Primitive Arm Rash Chair from France

Antique Primitive Arm Rash Chair from France

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This primitive armchair was made in the French countryside in the 19th century. Characterized by its rustic wood grain and rush-woven seat, it is a typical example of furniture roote...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Swedish Modern, Set of Four Stump Chairs, Solid Wood with Bouclé Seats, 1960s
Swedish Modern, Set of Four Stump Chairs, Solid Wood with Bouclé Seats, 1960s

Swedish Modern, Set of Four Stump Chairs, Solid Wood with Bouclé Seats, 1960s

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful set of four sculptural Stump Chairs, each hand-carved from a single solid tree trunk. These organic, monolithic forms emphasize the natural grain, knots and unique charac...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Primitive Chairs

Materials

Pine

Hand Carved Stump Chair in Pine with Storage, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1900s
Hand Carved Stump Chair in Pine with Storage, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1900s

Hand Carved Stump Chair in Pine with Storage, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1900s

Located in Odense, DK

A charming rustic stump chair, hand-carved from solid pine and accented with an iron ring. Crafted by an unknown Swedish artisan in the early 1900s, this piece embodies the spirit of...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Primitive Chairs

Materials

Pine

Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool, Mid Century in Wabi Sabi Style, 1940s
Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool, Mid Century in Wabi Sabi Style, 1940s

Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool, Mid Century in Wabi Sabi Style, 1940s

Located in Odense, DK

Sculptural solid wooden vintage stool. Made in Africa, mid 20th century. A charming decorative object for the modern interior with a fine patina. Perfectly suited as either a foot...

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Mid-20th Century African Primitive Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century African Wooden Chair by Andrianna Shamaris, Cote d'Ivoire
19th Century African Wooden Chair by Andrianna Shamaris, Cote d'Ivoire

19th Century African Wooden Chair by Andrianna Shamaris, Cote d'Ivoire

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be used as a low side table. A piece of art. We only source the best. Ful...

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19th Century Ivorian Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Tree Chair 2 - Sculptural Post-Modern Handcrafted Side Chair
Tree Chair 2 - Sculptural Post-Modern Handcrafted Side Chair

Tree Chair 2 - Sculptural Post-Modern Handcrafted Side Chair

By Nicholas Tilma

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Tree Chair 2 is a sculpted plywood chair. It’s visual language references natural forms – skeletons and bones, dinosaur anatomy, and dead branches, smooth and free of bark; all while...

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2010s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Pair of Antique Wooden Barrel Arm Chairs Chairs
Pair of Antique Wooden Barrel Arm Chairs Chairs

Pair of Antique Wooden Barrel Arm Chairs Chairs

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Beautiful pair of antique chairs full of Wabi-Sabi style. These chairs have perfectly imperfect raw wooden structure. The craftsmanship details on them is unmatched. Chairs are in ...

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Early 20th Century Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Dutch Oak and Rush Turner's Chair
Antique Dutch Oak and Rush Turner's Chair

Antique Dutch Oak and Rush Turner's Chair

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Beautiful antique Dutch Turner's chair, full of Wabi-Sabi style. Timeless Dutch craftsmanship, antique 1800's with rush seating and an imperfect wooden structure. Chairs is in excel...

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19th Century Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Antique Colonial Low Chair
Antique Colonial Low Chair

Antique Colonial Low Chair

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful teak framed colonial chair with lovely patina. Hand-carved feet and restored hand-woven rattan. A classic chair for any space. Includes a linen seat pillow. Full dimensions...

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1940s Vintage Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Colonial Teak Wood and Rattan Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Colonial Teak Wood and Rattan Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Colonial Teak Wood and Rattan Chair

Located in New York, NY

Antique Colonial teak and rattan chairs. Set of 3 available. The price reflects one chair. Own an Andrianna Shamaris original. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic ...

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Early 1900s Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Assemblage Armchair in the Style of Robert Hudson
Assemblage Armchair in the Style of Robert Hudson

Assemblage Armchair in the Style of Robert Hudson

By Robert Hudson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Colorful armchair in the style of West Coast assemblage artist Robert Hudson. The chair features found objects constructed to form a chair like sculpture. The almost robotic looking ...

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Mid-20th Century American Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Primitive Minimalism Mountain Chair
19th Century Primitive Minimalism Mountain Chair

19th Century Primitive Minimalism Mountain Chair

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

This antique mountain chair is a beautiful example of traditional South German craftsmanship from the early 19th century. Crafted from solid, presumably fruitwood, it is assembled en...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair
Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair

Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair

Located in New York, NY

Stunning hand carved teak arm chair with beautiful patina. The front legs and arm rests are beautifully fluted and hand carved. We have a collection of four all one of a kind. The pr...

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Early 1900s Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Hand Carved Chair
Antique Hand Carved Chair

Antique Hand Carved Chair

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful patina and details on the arms and legs of this hand carved teak chair. Circa 1950. Full dimensions; 21" wide at the front x 16" wide...

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1950s Vintage Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Pair of Primitive French Antique Side Chairs
Pair of Primitive French Antique Side Chairs

Pair of Primitive French Antique Side Chairs

Located in Las Vegas, NV

SOLD SEPARATELY Beautiful chairs full of Wabi-Sabi style. French craftsmanship, antique 1800's with lovingly handmade details and perfectly imperfect wooden structure. The craftsma...

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19th Century Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Stump Chair
Vintage Stump Chair

Vintage Stump Chair

Located in Chireno, TX

Vintage stump chair, hand-carved from solid tree trunk. Circa 1960-1989.

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1960s Vintage Primitive Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

4 Brutalist Sculptural Tripod Dining Chairs, 1970s
4 Brutalist Sculptural Tripod Dining Chairs, 1970s

4 Brutalist Sculptural Tripod Dining Chairs, 1970s

Located in Rīga, LV

Set of four handcrafted dining chairs with a unique sculptural silhouette and turned wooden legs. Made from contrasting light and dark stained solid wood, with wide paddle backs and ...

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1970s Vintage Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Early 19th Century Ladderback Irish Sugan Chair
Antique Early 19th Century Ladderback Irish Sugan Chair

Antique Early 19th Century Ladderback Irish Sugan Chair

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This chair is an amazing example of an all original Early 19th Century Ladderback Irish Sugan Chair. Its such a cool piece. Chair is in excellent, antique condition with age app...

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19th Century Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rush

Primitive Rustic Minimal Chair Stool, Asia, 19th Century
Primitive Rustic Minimal Chair Stool, Asia, 19th Century

Primitive Rustic Minimal Chair Stool, Asia, 19th Century

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

An antique Asian rustic low chair from the 19th century, most likely from burma. carved seat back with handwoven seat presenting a lovely weathered...

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1850s Burmese Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

American Curly Maple Child's Chair, circa 1870
American Curly Maple Child's Chair, circa 1870

American Curly Maple Child's Chair, circa 1870

Located in San Francisco, CA

A well loved beautifully carved curly maple child's chair with handmade pad. American, stamped: December 6 1870 - August 13 1871 In good antique conditio...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Maple

19th Century Rawhide Primitive Chairs, c. 1850
19th Century Rawhide Primitive Chairs, c. 1850

19th Century Rawhide Primitive Chairs, c. 1850

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a rare set of 8 handmade wooden dining chairs with rawhide seats, c. 1850's. Each chair has a ladder back with woven rawhide seats and saw marks are clearly visible. These ch...

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19th Century American Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast

African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. Rare with 6 hand carved bevelled legs and motif on the back rest. This can also be used...

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19th Century Ivorian Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Kubbestol Trunk Chair, Hand-Crafted Pine, Circa 1880
Antique Kubbestol Trunk Chair, Hand-Crafted Pine, Circa 1880

Antique Kubbestol Trunk Chair, Hand-Crafted Pine, Circa 1880

Located in Hudson, NY

A traditional Scandinavian 'Kubbestol' or trunk chair. Hewn from a single log, with a hollow center that can be used for storage.

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Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Pine

Antique Bamboo Chair
Antique Bamboo Chair

Antique Bamboo Chair

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful patina on this hand made antique bamboo ‘ lazy’ chair. The back rest tilts and the arms are extended to allow legs to rest upon. Full dimensions; 20.5″ wide x 23″ deep x 18...

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1940s Vintage Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Bamboo

Antique Primitive Child’s Ladder Back Splint Weave Chair
Antique Primitive Child’s Ladder Back Splint Weave Chair

Antique Primitive Child’s Ladder Back Splint Weave Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, US

Antique Primitive Child’s Ladder Back Chair with Cream Paint and Herringbone Splint Weave Seat This antique child’s chair features a classic ladder back design and a cream-colored p...

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Make-Do Wood Shop Chair
Make-Do Wood Shop Chair

Make-Do Wood Shop Chair

Located in Cambridge, US

USA, ca. 1930s or 1940s. A pitched machinist’s chair with striking Constructivist look. Features handmade wood scaffold construction supported by original casters. While we do not kn...

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Primitive chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, reclaimed wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Africa, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include and Andrianna Shamaris. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $228 and tops out at $12,000 while the average work can sell for $1,490.