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Style: Primitive
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 Seating

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Pine

french primitive hand made three legged wooden stool
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Important Care Information: When purchasing a chair, stool, table, or any other piece of furniture that stands on the floor, please inspect the legs and underside before use. Ensure ...
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Late 20th Century French Primitive Seating

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Wood, Hardwood

Antique Primitive Wood Stool
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique primitive hand crafted wood stool in nicely aged old patina color. Early 20th century. Measures 15" w x 8" d x 9 1/2" h to top of seat. Look at all pictures and read conditio...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Seating

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Wood

Stand Alone German Primitive Farmers Chair Wooden Stabelle Carved Back
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This beautiful old German Stabelle is a typical farmers' chair. This chair has unique bobbin legs. The chair is primitivly made. The construction is based on an interlocking system. ...
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Mid-20th Century German Primitive Seating

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Wood

Japanese Antique Side Chair or Display Stand 1900s-1940s / Wabi Sabi Stool
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese primitive style side stool or display stand. It was made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s) and is luxuriously made of solid walnut logs. The robust and ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Seating

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Walnut

18th Century English Stickback Windsor Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite 18th-century English stickback Windsor armchair is a testament to the timeless craftsmanship of the period. Its robust structure, crafted from elm, showcases a thick s...
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18th Century British Antique Primitive Seating

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Elm

Olavi Hanninen Style Milking Stool
Located in New York, NY
Primitive French milking stool in the style of Olavi Hanninen. Very charming and versatile object. Stool can be used as supplemental coffee table or side table. Price is for one ...
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Early 2000s French Primitive Seating

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Hardwood

Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair 1950s-1970s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old side chair made in Japan. It was made in the postwar period (1950s-1970s), and the material used is cedar wood with a rustic look. The structure, carved in one piece ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Primitive Seating

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1920s / Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old primitive style chair made in Japan. Originally used as a threshing mortar, it is a very rare piece that has been improved and made into a chair. The millstone itself ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Seating

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Wood

Pair of Hand Carved "Naga" Chairs (small size)
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique Naga tribal wood chair. Beautiful rich patina and modern shape. Lots of character and one of a kind original North India piece. Chairs are slightly different dimens...
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Early 1900s Indian Antique Primitive Seating

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Hardwood

Japanese Antique Primitive Armchair 1860s-1920s / Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This primitive-style armchair is steeped in Japanese tradition and aesthetics. It was created in the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) for its powerful yet delicate beauty. Bold...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Seating

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Wood

Antique Handcrafted Oak Bench by Greenfield Industries, 1890's
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique oak bench by Greenfield Industries, New Hampshire, c. 1890-1900's. This is a wonderful, heirloom quality bench handcrafted by Greenfield Industries which was the Hopkins Bro...
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1890s American Antique Primitive Seating

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Oak

Three Leg Hand Carved Lobi Stool from Burkina Faso, c. 1930's
Located in Ross, CA
Hand carved African Lobi tripod stool made in Burkina Faso in the early half of the 20th century. The Lobi people of Burkina Faso used these stools in their daily lives, primarily b...
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Seating

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Wood

Japanese old wood bench chair /wabi-sabi chair / primitive bench / exhibition st
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This bench is made by combining old wooden logs and antique Japanese tools. The log is cut in half and the top surface is flat, making it comfortable to sit on. As the logs age, the...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Seating

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Wood

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 Seating

Materials

Wood

American Primitive Rustic Oak Wood Rush Seat Rocking Chair by Cracker Barrel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American Primitive Rustic Oak Wood Rush Seat Rocking Chair by Cracker Barrel. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 46.5" H x 26.25" W x 34" D...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Primitive Seating

Materials

Oak

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 Seating

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed 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 Seating

Materials

Hardwood

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 Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

Antique French Country Primitive Distressed Wood Plank Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French country primitive distressed wood plank 86" long bench. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, distressed finish, very nice antique item, great s...
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Early 20th Century Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood

Spanish 19th Century Butcher’s Table from Catalonia
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Large rustic bench from Spain, early 20th century, originally used as a butcher’s table for processing swine. If one can overlook the macabre history of the piece, there is organic b...
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20th Century Spanish Primitive Seating

Materials

Oak

Primitive Walnut Chair 19th Century English Wabi Sabi style Antique chair
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A rare antique primitive chair of unusual design from the 1820s. The seat and back are made from one piece of Walnut timber. The legs are tenoned through the solid seat and wedged ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Primitive Seating

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Walnut

Rustic Milking Stool
Located in Denton, TX
Very rustic hardwood milking stool with original milk paint in a mossy green. This would also make a great drinks table.
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19th Century North American Antique Primitive Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Wabi Sabi Daybed With Canopy
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful antique daybed with its iconically shaped slatted teak canopy is a unique piece from Sumatra. The teak wood has been lightly bleached, revealing the stunning aged wood...
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1950s Vintage Primitive Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

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 Seating

Materials

Wood

18th Century English Stickback Windsor Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th-century English elm wood stickback Windsor armchair presents an aura of understated elegance and historical depth. Stripped of its original paint, the chair now bares the n...
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18th Century English Antique Primitive Seating

Materials

Elm

African Bench or Coffee Table (Senufo Bed) Early 20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
An arresting wooden bed from Africa. Hand hewn with a sloped "pillow" at one end. The height and size would lend itself to be used as a unique coffee t...
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20th Century African Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Carved Stained Wood low Stool, Africa 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Midcentury African Handcrafted Carved and Stained Wood Low Stool or Side Table. Made in Central Africa, mid century period, 1950's / 60's for the tourist market. Dark stained and car...
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1950s Congolese Vintage Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood

Rare Large African Senoufo Bed Made of Solid Wood from Benin Coffee Table
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large African resting bed made of solid wood from Benin which can also be used as a coffee table. Entirely hand carved in a single piece of wood.
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1940s Beninese Vintage Primitive Seating

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Wood

Primitive Swedish Bench, also known as "Fållbänk" from circa 1850
Located in Farsta, SE
Primitive Swedish Bench, also known as "Fållbänk" from circa 1850 Showcases a lovely patina that has developed naturally over time. It includes storage compartments beneath the sea...
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1850s Swedish Antique Primitive Seating

Materials

Pine

19th Century Italian Primitive Bench
Located in Nijlen, BE
This primitive Italian bench is an addition to any interior. Handy sitting comfort, for example in a utility room to put on your shoes.... All-round item. Beautiful in its simplicity...
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19th Century Italian Antique Primitive Seating

Materials

Oak

African Ashanti Styled Wood Carved Animal Stool / Ottoman Ghana
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A hand carved primitive wooden Ashanti styled West African Ghana stool or ottoman . The personality of the artistic native carved animal as the base of the...
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Seating

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Wood

An American Primitive Bleached Bucket Bench, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
An American primitive bleached mortised plank bucket bench, 19th century. 56 inches wide by 14 ½ inches deep by 18 inches tall
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive Chair 1900s / Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old style primitive chair. Its age is estimated to be furniture from the 1860s to 1900s. While the details are unknown, it is believed to have been made in France. The design i...
Category

Early 20th Century French Primitive Seating

Materials

Elm

Antique Folk Art Handcrafted Swedish Armchair, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This fine handcrafted Folk Art Swedish armchair, dating from the early 20th century, is a striking example of Wabi-Sabi design, celebrating the beauty found in imperfection and age. ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Primitive Seating

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Wood, Oak, Seagrass

Early 20th Century Elm Wood Primitive Skinny Bench
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Early 20th Century Elm Wood Primitive Skinny Bench This rustic primitive bench is a timeless piece of furniture. Crafted from a single slab of solid Elm wood with wax finish that sh...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Seating

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Elm

Primitive Rustic Minimal Italian Midcentury Wooden Side Table Bench Stool
Located in Carimate, Como
Solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, distressed finish, very nice antique item with great style and form. In original beautifully aged natural color, it has some old green ...
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20th Century Italian Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood

Perriand Style Primitive Wooden Stool with Rush Seat and Thick Round Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand inspired primitive wooden stool with woven rush top and thick round legs. This piece has a great blend of artistry and skill and a significant presence / wabi-sabi...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Primitive Seating

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Rush, Wood

Antique Pine Settle Bench
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique pine settle bench Size 59”w x 19”d x 30”h Solid and sturdy, great for an entry or any room. Solid pine in a medium brown stain, ori...
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Early 19th Century Antique Primitive Seating

Materials

Pine

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 Seating

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Wood

Set of Four Primitive Dining Chairs w/ Linen Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four primitive style bleached oak dining chairs upholstered in a soft blue printed linen with nailheads.
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Early 1900s English Antique Primitive Seating

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Linen, Wood

Antique Oak Bench, England, Early 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Antique Oak Bench, England, Early 20th Century. Beautiful original patina.
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20th Century English Primitive Seating

Materials

Oak

Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique African hand carved chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with multiple motifs. This folding chair is made from a single piece of ébéniste wood from west Africa. Also called guard chair, the palaver chair...
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1950s African Vintage Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Pair Primitive American Antique 19th Century Spindle Back Wood Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair primitive American antique 19th-century spindle or rod back wood chairs. Handmade with original surface that was painted in brown and peach and shows lot...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Rustic Carved Wood Bench, Belgium, 1900s
Located in Rīga, LV
Small primitive bench or side table with a beautiful patina.
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Early 20th Century Belgian Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood

19th C Austrian Oak Saddle Stools
Located in Nijlen, BE
Two 19th century Austrian saddle stools, available as a set. Just a little different and separate, yet very beautiful together. They are also slightly different in size. Unique piece...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Primitive Seating

Materials

Oak

traditional vintage swiss "Tessiner Hocker" made from Bast and Wood
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Important Care Information: When purchasing a chair, stool, table, or any other piece of furniture that stands on the floor, please inspect the legs and underside before use. Ensure ...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

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 Seating

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Wood

Japanese Primitive Bench / Wabisabi Long Bench
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a solid wooden bench that makes you feel Japanese wabi-sabi. It's made of driftwood, but you can also sit down. It is also beautiful as an...
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2010s Japanese Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood

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 Seating

Materials

Wood

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 Seating

Materials

Wood

African Wooden Chair or Side Table
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. ...
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19th Century Ivorian Antique Primitive Seating

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Rare Antique Teak Wood Bench or Chaise
Located in New York, NY
Impressive eighteen inch wide single slab chaise or bench. Beautiful patina on this aged organic teak slab. Perfect in a modern setting. The old with the new. Full dimensions; 64" lo...
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1930s Vintage Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Carved Wood Chair #2
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique solid wood carved chair. Believed to be from late 1800s or early 1900s.
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20th Century Indian Primitive Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Pair 20th Century Hand-Crafted Primitive Elephant Lounge Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair 20th Century Hand-Crafted Primitive Elephant Lounge Chairs. Measures 18" in width, 35" in depth and stands 36 " in tall.
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20th Century Unknown Primitive Seating

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Hardwood

Antique 'Kubbestol' Trunk Chair
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 Seating

Materials

Pine

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 Seating

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Elm

Pair of Primitive Style French Milking Stools
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the stools of the french countryside, these primitive milking stool are timeless and will make a fantastic contribution to your understated and sophisticated wabi-sabi ho...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Primitive Seating

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Hardwood

Primitive seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive seating 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 seating 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, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Africa pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Andrianna Shamaris, 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 seating 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 $15,900 while the average work can sell for $1,800.

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