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Style: Primitive
Metal Elephant Garden Folding Chair
Located in Munster, IN
This metal-framed garden chair is full of character. We love her shine with a healthy dose of patina to show off her long life. The elephant silhouette is simplistic, yet stunning. T...
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Late 20th Century Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Metal Elephant Garden Folding Chair
Metal Elephant Garden Folding Chair

Metal Elephant Garden Folding Chair

Primitive Swedish Chair in Remnants of Original Red Paint
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive Swedish chair in remnants of original red paint, circa 1820. Decorative Scandinavian-style carved back.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Primitive Swedish Chair in Remnants of Original Red Paint
Primitive Swedish Chair in Remnants of Original Red Paint

Primitive Swedish Chair in Remnants of Original Red Paint

18th c. Swedish Primitive Chair with Provenance
Located in Wichita, KS
A charming Swedish primitive chair in pine wood from Dalarna, dated and signed, 1749 PIS.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

18th c. Swedish Primitive Chair with Provenance
18th c. Swedish Primitive Chair with Provenance

18th c. Swedish Primitive Chair with Provenance

Swedish Renaissance Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set f 6 Swedish Renaissance Chairs in Original condition .
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1880s Swedish Antique Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Berlin Iron

Swedish Renaissance Chairs
Swedish Renaissance Chairs

Swedish Renaissance Chairs

Rare Primitive Walnut Chair 19th Century English Wabi Sabi style
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A rare primitive chair of unusual design. The seat and back are made from one piece of Walnut timber. The legs are tenoned through the solid seat and wedged to hold. Wonderful too...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare Primitive Walnut Chair 19th Century English Wabi Sabi style
Rare Primitive Walnut Chair 19th Century English Wabi Sabi style

Rare Primitive Walnut Chair 19th Century English Wabi Sabi style

Sol Garson Signed Sculptural Chair 1970s Art Hand Carved Wood Sculpture Mandela
Located in London, GB
A unique museum piece with historical and political value especially for the latest BLM movement. This artwork by Sol Garson is a sculptural stained hand-carved wood chair, represent...
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1970s British Vintage Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sol Garson Signed Sculptural Chair 1970s Art Hand Carved Wood Sculpture Mandela
Sol Garson Signed Sculptural Chair 1970s Art Hand Carved Wood Sculpture Mandela

Sol Garson Signed Sculptural Chair 1970s Art Hand Carved Wood Sculpture Mandela

Hand Carved "Knight" High Back Chair, 1960s Spain
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare hand carved and hand painted knight chair, Spain 1960s.
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1960s Spanish Vintage Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved "Knight" High Back Chair, 1960s Spain
Hand Carved "Knight" High Back Chair, 1960s Spain

Hand Carved "Knight" High Back Chair, 1960s Spain

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 Side Chairs

Materials

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

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 Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Elm

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

Primitive 19th Century Elm & Rush Chair

Antique Italian Cowhide Accent Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian cowhide accent chair.
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Bentwood

Antique Italian Cowhide Accent Chair
Antique Italian Cowhide Accent Chair

Antique Italian Cowhide Accent Chair

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Located in London, England
Vintage cantilever chair with hand woven seat and sheet caned back. Manufactured in Italy, 1970s. Made from a singular tube which curves geometrically to create an incredibly strikin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Primitive Side Chairs

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Stainless Steel

1970s Woven Italian Chair
1970s Woven Italian Chair

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H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
French Set of (6) Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs in Original Paint Unrestored
Located in Chicago, IL
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1950s French Vintage Primitive Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Paint, Beech

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H 35 in W 19 in D 20.25 in
Dining Chairs Swedish Set of Four Gustavian Original Paint Green Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A set of four side chairs made during the Gustavian period in Sweden 1790-1810. The original paint in a grayish green which has a stunning patina. Rounded legs with channeled details.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Side Chairs

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H 36 in W 18 in D 16 in
Set of Four Rainer Daumiller Pine Wood Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Savvaerk
Located in Echt, NL
Set of four solid pine wood chairs in very good condition. Designed by Rainer Daumiller and manufactured by Hirtshals Savvaerk in the 1970s The chairs have a carved seat and backr...
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20th Century Danish Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

Set of Four Rainer Daumiller Pine Wood Dining Chairs, 1970s
Set of Four Rainer Daumiller Pine Wood Dining Chairs, 1970s

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H 34.65 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
Sculptural Mango Wood Chair Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wonderfully sculptural chair was crafted from a single block of mango wood. The chair sits on 4 slender legs. Its neutral pigment makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Mango Wood Chair Modern Organic
Sculptural Mango Wood Chair Modern Organic

Sculptural Mango Wood Chair Modern Organic

H 19.69 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Opinion Ciatti Con Fort Set of 2 Steel Folding Chairs
By Opinion Ciatti, Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Foldable and light, with an adjustable back, Con fort is a contemporary reinterpretation of one of the Industrial era’s first work chairs. Designed by Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Con fort is the solution for all the problems that usually have the folding chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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H 29.93 in W 16.54 in D 18.9 in
18th Century Languedocienne Chair
Located in New York, NY
18th century walnut Languedocienne armchair upholstered in 100% Belgian linen.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Primitive Side Chairs

18th Century Languedocienne Chair
18th Century Languedocienne Chair

18th Century Languedocienne Chair

H 45 in W 26 in D 36 in
18th century Swedish Gustavian Period Side Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Gustavian period side chair hand-scraped to its most original paint, with oval back, pierced slats and carved wheat sheaf, cross...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

18th century Swedish Gustavian Period Side Chair
18th century Swedish Gustavian Period Side Chair

18th century Swedish Gustavian Period Side Chair

H 35.75 in W 18.25 in D 15.25 in
Hand Carved Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming primitive stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker in 1960s. A lovely wabi sabi piece for the modern interior. This appealing chair ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Hand Carved Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1960s
Hand Carved Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1960s

Hand Carved Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1960s

H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Stunning 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Pair
Located in San Angelo, TX
A gorgeous and unique pair of late 18th century Swedish barrel backs from the Gustavian period that have been dry scrapped and then had a recent paint touch up with grays and white h...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Side Chairs

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Stunning 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Pair
Stunning 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Pair

Stunning 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Pair

H 32.5 in W 24.5 in D 23 in
Frederick Loeser & Co Yellow American Primitive Hitchcock Painted Side Chair 'B'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frederick Loeser & Co yellow American Primitive Hitchcock style painted side chair (B). Item features floral painted backrest, spindle back, carved st...
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Frederick Loeser & Co Yellow American Primitive Hitchcock Painted Side Chair 'B'
Frederick Loeser & Co Yellow American Primitive Hitchcock Painted Side Chair 'B'

Frederick Loeser & Co Yellow American Primitive Hitchcock Painted Side Chair 'B'

H 34 in W 17 in D 19 in
Faux Bamboo Gold Gilt Metal Chair
Located in New York, NY
Chic voguish style metal faux bamboo side chair in gold gilt finish. Structurally sound and sturdy, original condition, clean and ready to use. Probably Italian made, circa 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Faux Bamboo Gold Gilt Metal Chair
Faux Bamboo Gold Gilt Metal Chair

Faux Bamboo Gold Gilt Metal Chair

H 36 in W 15.5 in D 14 in
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Primitive Pine & Twisted Rush Farmhouse Ladder Back Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of primitive Farmhouse style ladder back armchairs, unbranded. Pine with carved arched ladder back design, carved finials to top of stiles, curved arms with front leg supports...
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Mid-20th Century American Primitive Side Chairs

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Rush, Pine

Primitive Pine & Twisted Rush Farmhouse Ladder Back Armchairs - Pair
Primitive Pine & Twisted Rush Farmhouse Ladder Back Armchairs - Pair

Primitive Pine & Twisted Rush Farmhouse Ladder Back Armchairs - Pair

H 44.5 in W 25.5 in D 23 in
19th Century Primitive Tripod Stool from Auvergne, France, C. 1820
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century carved elm vernacular stool from the Auvergne region. Sat on tripod legs, and unusually, with armrests - the dark stained timber has gained a warm, rich patina ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

19th Century Primitive Tripod Stool from Auvergne, France, C. 1820
19th Century Primitive Tripod Stool from Auvergne, France, C. 1820

19th Century Primitive Tripod Stool from Auvergne, France, C. 1820

H 24.81 in W 22.05 in D 14.18 in
Hand Carved Wooden "Nupe Tribe" Stool, Wabi Sabi, Made in Nigeria, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
An astonishing hand carved wooden Nupe stool curated by the Nupe people who live alongside the Niger river in Nigeria. The stool would have been used as a prestige item used only for...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Primitive Side Chairs

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Hardwood

Hand Carved Wooden "Nupe Tribe" Stool, Wabi Sabi, Made in Nigeria, 1950s
Hand Carved Wooden "Nupe Tribe" Stool, Wabi Sabi, Made in Nigeria, 1950s

Hand Carved Wooden "Nupe Tribe" Stool, Wabi Sabi, Made in Nigeria, 1950s

H 12.6 in W 13.78 in D 12.6 in
Charming Swedish Rustic Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Charming Swedish chair, or stool, hand-carved circa 1820 in fruitwood. All tightened - solid and sturdy. Gorgeous patina.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Side Chairs

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Ash, Walnut

Charming Swedish Rustic Chair
Charming Swedish Rustic Chair

Charming Swedish Rustic Chair

H 28.5 in W 14.5 in D 15 in
Rustic Swedish Barrel-Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish barrel-back chair circa 1840-1869. Traces of original ruddy-color paint.
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1840s Swedish Antique Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Rustic Swedish Barrel-Back Chair
Rustic Swedish Barrel-Back Chair

Rustic Swedish Barrel-Back Chair

H 27.5 in W 21.75 in D 14.5 in
18th Century Welsh Lambing Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary 18th century Welsh oak wingback lambing chair having a back constructed of three oak panels with scalloped top, and straight flat arms w...
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18th Century Welsh Antique Primitive Side Chairs

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Oak

18th Century Welsh Lambing Chair
18th Century Welsh Lambing Chair

18th Century Welsh Lambing Chair

H 44.5 in W 22.5 in D 27.5 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 Side Chairs

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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
2 Antique Primitive African Baule Tribal Yoke Back Chairs Ivory Coast Baoulé
Located in Dayton, OH
Two primitive carved African Baule chairs. Made from indigenous local woods featuring yoke back, short legs and flat seat. These low chairs were carried...
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19th Century Antique Primitive Side Chairs

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Hardwood

2 Antique Primitive African Baule Tribal Yoke Back Chairs Ivory Coast Baoulé
2 Antique Primitive African Baule Tribal Yoke Back Chairs Ivory Coast Baoulé

2 Antique Primitive African Baule Tribal Yoke Back Chairs Ivory Coast Baoulé

H 24 in W 21 in D 17 in
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
African Baoulé chair, early 20th century. Unique chair used by the Baoulé people (Akan tribe) from Ivory Coast in Western Africa. These chairs where traditionally used as a meditation chair. The chair shows the typical design elements of a ‘Baoulé’ chair: low seat with a vertical back. This particular chair is different than most other Baule chairs...
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20th Century Ivorian Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century

H 22.05 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
African Stargazing Chairs, 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Pair of African Stargazing chairs, 1950s. Very nice primitive Folk Art design carved out of solid wood. The two individual pieces slight into each other and form a lightly tilted sea...
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20th Century Congolese Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Stargazing Chairs, 1950s
African Stargazing Chairs, 1950s

African Stargazing Chairs, 1950s

H 37.8 in W 14.97 in D 38.19 in
Petite Early American Ladderback Side Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early American ladderback chair in slightly-scaled down proportions. Black painted oak frame with rope woven seat. Excessive wear to the front spin...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Petite Early American Ladderback Side Chair
Petite Early American Ladderback Side Chair

Petite Early American Ladderback Side Chair

H 32 in W 16.5 in D 13.5 in
Antique Yellow Mustard Painted and Stenciled Decorated Windsor Chair, circa 1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique paint decorated Windsor chair offers spindle back with stenciled crest and surmounting seat raised on turned legs, original mustard yellow paint, circa 1820. Measures: ...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Primitive Side Chairs

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Wood, Paint

Antique Yellow Mustard Painted and Stenciled Decorated Windsor Chair, circa 1820
Antique Yellow Mustard Painted and Stenciled Decorated Windsor Chair, circa 1820

Antique Yellow Mustard Painted and Stenciled Decorated Windsor Chair, circa 1820

H 34 in W 20.5 in L 34 in

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