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Style: Primitive
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Milking Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century American primitive milking stool, with its rustic charm, embodies the essence of simplicity and ingenuity. Crafted from...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Stools

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Wood

Primitive Oak Bench Wabi Sabi France 1930's
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Oak primitive bench from France. Original wood finish with great age markings and patina.  
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1930s French Vintage Primitive Stools

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Oak

19th Century French Elm Shepherds Tripod Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
H: 11.75 Diam. 13.5 - 15" Beautiful Nest Shape.
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1890s French Antique Primitive Stools

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Elm

Japanese Drifting Chair / Drifting Stool Drifting Object Animal
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese drifting chair / drifting stool Drifting object animal A dog-shaped stool made of drifting objects. It has a beautiful shape as an object.
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2010s Japanese Primitive Stools

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Wood, Driftwood

Primitive Japanese Wooden Stools with Brown Patina, 1920's
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Primitive stools of Japanese wood circa 1920s with rich brown patina.
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1910s Japanese Vintage Primitive Stools

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Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Ashanti Stool with a Hand Carved Monk
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful carved Monk on this Ashanti stool hand carved from a single block of wood. These were originally given as gifts upon marriage and passed from fat...
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Mid-20th Century African Primitive Stools

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Hand Carved Wooden "Nupe Tribe" Stool, Wabi Sabi, Made in Nigeria, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A marvellous 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 m...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Primitive Stools

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Hardwood

Pair of 19th Century French Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of late 19th century French stools likely from a workshop or factory, with wonderfully worn seats, and each with three splayed turned ...
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Stools

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Wood

Solid Primitive Mesquite Stool
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this stool made in Mesquite hardwood, Circa 1930. Made in Mexico hand carved using machete and chisel. Fully restored. Clear markings showing age and heavy use, ready to use...
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1930s Mexican Vintage Primitive Stools

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Wood

Andrianna Shamaris African Side Table or Stool
Located in New York, NY
Antique African side table or stool hand carved from a single block of wood. This side table or stool was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty ca...
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20th Century Ivorian Primitive Stools

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Reclaimed Wood, Wood

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 Stools

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Hardwood

Early 19th Century American Stool in Old Red Wash
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderfully folky stool. Found in Pennsylvania. It retains an old, dry red wash on the legs. The seat is made from a sold plank. The entire item is pegged pegged constructi...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Primitive Stools

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Wood

Primitive Oak Stool Wabi Sabi France 1930's
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Oak primitive stool from France. Original wood finish with great age markings and patina.  
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1930s French Vintage Primitive Stools

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Oak

Set of Three '3' Hand Carved Wood Primitive Stools
Located in East Hampton, NY
These are a rare set of 3 hand carved dark wood stools, very sturdy and excellent for additional seating.
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Stools

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Wood

African Wooden Bamileke Stool, Early XX Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
African Wooden 'Bamileke' stool, early XX century. The stool is a traditional art populair from Cameroon. These hand-carved stools have long been used as ceremonial seating to indica...
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Early 20th Century Cameroonian Primitive Stools

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Primitive Rustic Minimal Carved Wood Board Chairs
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Pair of 19th century Austrian black forest carved wood board chair, circa 1880. Black paint patinated.         
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1880s Austrian Antique Primitive Stools

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Wood

Primitive Stump Stool of Distressed Wood for Japan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Marvelous, primitive root stool with flat surface ideal as stool or side table.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Stools

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Walnut

Antique Primitive Rustic French Country Solid Plank Wood Footstool Stool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Primitive Rustic French Country solid plank wood footstool stool ottoman. Item features dovetailed joinery, solid thick plank wood construction, beautiful wood grain, distres...
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Stools

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Wood

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 appearance. still in a stabile ...
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1850s Burmese Antique Primitive Stools

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Wood

Primitive Stool from Mexico, circa 1970's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Primitive hardwood stool from the Sierra Gorda region of Queretaro, Mexico, Circa 1970's. Four-legged stool version with plank showing seat wear undulations. The Sierra Gorda is know...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Primitive Stools

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Hardwood

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2010s Primitive Stools

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Gufram "the End Stool Is Black" by Toiletpaper
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Located in La Morra, Cuneo
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H 23.63 in W 14.18 in D 8.67 in
Chinese Square Stool with Hoofed Legs and Hand-Painted Calligraphy, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Chinese stool was crafted from Ironwood, which is more unique than its more abundant elmwood counterparts. The ironwood provides the stool with a stunning texture. Originating f...
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Early 20th Century Asian Primitive Stools

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'Le Temoin' Stool by Man Ray for Gavina
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Beautiful example in pristine condition, designed by Man Ray for Gavina's ultramobile exhibition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Primitive Stools

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Acrylic, Foam, Plywood, Faux Leather

'Le Temoin' Stool by Man Ray for Gavina
'Le Temoin' Stool by Man Ray for Gavina
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H 27.56 in W 59.85 in D 16.93 in
Modern Cream Velvet Wave Stool with Ebony Veneer Base
Located in Porto, PT
Modern cream velvet wave stool with ebony veneer base Cadiz Stool combines bold shapes with comfort. A modern design stool, upholstered in velvet, for any...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Primitive Stools

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Velvet, Ebony, Wood

African 'Oromo' Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Ethiopian and other African-influenced furniture had been made from the 1850s, the most famous being Adolf Loos's "Theban stool" designed around 1903 in t...
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Stools

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Contemporary Black Stool Upholstered with Fur Top & Gold Spheres Details
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Stool is a luxury stool ideal for any contemporary interior design project. A modern stool design, upholstered in fur with polished brass details, made to enhance your home e...
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Primitive Wooden Wabi Sabi Bench in Solid Pine, Swedish Carpenter, 1800s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming bench and a remarkable piece of history crafted by a Swedish carpenter in the enchanting 1800s. This one-of-a-kind bench is a testament to the beauty of imperfection and t...
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Early 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Primitive Stools

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Pine

Vintage Hand Carved African Bamileke Stool or Table from Cameroon
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1980s round dark wood stool or side table. Hand-carved by a tribal artist in Cameroon, this style is known as a spider stool because of its knobby w...
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Primitive Stools

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Wood

Early 20th Century Central European Wood Patinated Stool
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing a piece that tells a story with every knot and grain, our Early 20th Century Central European Wood Patinated Stool exudes a rustic charm that is as enduring as its constr...
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Early 20th Century European Primitive Stools

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Wood

Early 20th Century Central European Wood Patinated Stool
Located in High Point, NC
This Early 20th Century Central European wood patinated stool is a testament to the timeless beauty and durability of artisanal craftsmanship. Its raw and natural finish highlights t...
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Early 20th Century European Primitive Stools

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pair of Primitive Carved Wood “Birthing” Bar Stools
Located in Las Vegas, NV
These tripod-base Sergio Rodrigues style bar stools are unique and stunning! Their seats are inspired by primitive birthing chairs. Hand-hammered iron with brutalist texture, and gor...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Primitive Stools

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Hardwood

Primitive Hardwood Stool from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Primitive hardwood stool from the Sierra Gorda mountain range of Guanajuato, Mexico. This hand-carved low table or stool shows strong ware from centuries of use. A rare find in one s...
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Late 19th Century Mexican Antique Primitive Stools

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Mid-20th Century Stool from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Mid-20th Century stool from San Luis Potosí, Mexico made from Sabino wood. This stool is Primitive in design and shows significant wear or distress on one ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Primitive Stools

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Primitive Milk Stool Round Three Legged in Light Wood
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Light wood and hand-carved three-legged milk stool or chair. The seat and legs of this primitively made stool are hand-turned. This little stool is the perfect furniture piece to b...
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Late 20th Century German Primitive Stools

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Wood, Hardwood

Set of 3 French Mid-Century Modern Wooden Stools, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Great decorative stool set from France, circa 1960s. Light, normal signs of use.
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1960s French Vintage Primitive Stools

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Hand Carved Pair of Wooden Kamba Stools, Kenya, Wabi Sabi, Mid-20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A fabulous pair of hand carved wooden Kamba stools. Made by a tribe in Nigeria, 1960s. A unique design making it a one-of-a-kind piece for your home. A beautiful wabi sabi object ...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Primitive Stools

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Primitive Wabi Sabi Box Stool, Scandinavia, 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A primitive wooden box stool, originally used as a tool for measurement for e.g. flour etc. This unique wabi sabi piece works perfect as a stool o...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Stools

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Pine

Primitive Wooden Wabi Sabi Stool, Spain, 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Unique wooden hand crafted stool or side table from Spain, c. 1800s. This beautiful wabi sabi piece reflects a warm and cosy feeling, ideal to give your interior extra character.
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19th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Stools

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Primitive Wooden Wabi Sabi Stool, Spain, 1800s
Primitive Wooden Wabi Sabi Stool, Spain, 1800s
H 21.26 in W 29.93 in D 8.67 in
1920's Primitive Hardwood Stool from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Hand carved primitive hardwood stool from Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. The piece is unusually heavy for its size because of the type of hardwood used.
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1920s Mexican Vintage Primitive Stools

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Hardwood

Andrianna Shamaris African Side Table or Stool
Located in New York, NY
Antique African side table or stool hand carved from a single block of wood. We only select the best. This side table or stool was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese p...
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20th Century Ivorian Primitive Stools

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Ashanti Stool with a Hand Carved Heart
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful carved heart on this Ashanti stool hand carved from a single piece of wood. These were originally given as gifts upon marriage and passed from father to son with different ...
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Early 20th Century African Primitive Stools

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Antique Ashanti Stool
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful detailing on this Ashanti stool hand carved from a single piece of wood. These were originally given as gifts upon marriage and passed from father to son with different des...
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Early 20th Century African Primitive Stools

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Primitive stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive stools 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 stools created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive stools made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Africa pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original stools, 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 stools differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $251 and tops out at $6,500 while the average work can sell for $950.

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