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Style: Primitive
CHUNKY Antique French European Bench in Floral Tapestry
Located in Las Vegas, NV
The scale of this bench is what truly makes it. Measuring almost 7ft long with the most chunky, hand turned legs. It is a gorgeous, authentic antique piece with all the coveted de...
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20th Century Primitive Seating

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Wood

Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair 1940s-1960s / Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese primitive-style side chair, crafted sometime during the mid-Showa period (1940s–1960s). It is a one-of-a-kind piece carved entirely from a single large block ...
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1940s Japanese Vintage Primitive Seating

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Cedar

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

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Wood

Japanese Old Primitive Stool 1950s-1970s / Side Chair Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese primitive-style stool, crafted in the mid-Shōwa period (1950s–1970s). Though simple in form, it carries a distinctive and compelling presence. Made from a sin...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Primitive Seating

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Side Chair 1900s-1940s / Display Stand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese primitive-style stool or stand, believed to have been crafted in the early Showa period (1900s–1940s). The material appears to be kiri (paulownia wood), known...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Seating

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Wood

Antique Mid-20th Century African Dogon Hand-Carved Wood Stool, Wabi-Sabi Style
Located in Odense, DK
This exceptional 20th century Dogon stool, hand-carved in Mali, West Africa, embodies the authentic artistry and cultural heritage of the Dogon people. Crafted from solid wood, it fe...
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Mid-20th Century Malian Primitive Seating

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Wood

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 Seating

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Rush, Wood

Japanese antique Primitive Wooden Bench or Stool, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique small bench was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). The seat is made of chestnut wood, offering a sturdy texture and gentle natural grain. The legs are uniquely desig...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Seating

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Wood

Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair 1940s-1960s / Stool Display Stand Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This chair embodies the essence of Japanese primitive design, crafted in the mid-20th century (circa 1940s–1960s). Made from tochi (Japanese horse chestnut), a rare domestic hardwood...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Seating

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Wood

Rare Early English Dugout Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine and very rare early 18th century English oak dugout armchair, the generously sized body rough-hewn from a single oak tree trunk, showing adzed and drawn toolmarks and possessi...
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Early 18th Century English Antique Primitive Seating

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Oak

Antique African Senufo Stool, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from a single, solid block of wood, each Senufo stool communicates a unique personality as a sculptural seat or table. This example from the early 20th century resonates ...
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Primitive Seating

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Wood

Early 20th Century, Carved Wooden Lobi Stool, Burkina Faso, African
Located in Odense, DK
This fine early 20th century Lobi or Bwa stool originates from Burkina Faso or Mali, a rare example of African tribal artistry and functional design. Hand-carved from solid wood, the...
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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Seating

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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

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Wood

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Oak Stools, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Great decorative stool set from France, circa 1960s. We have eight of the same model in different versions. All can be found in our other articles. Light, normal signs of use.
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1960s French Vintage Primitive Seating

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Wood, Oak

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

Vintage Nichols & Stone Hitchcock Harvest Stencil Painted Black Side Chair Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Nichols & Stone Hitchcock Harvest Stencil Painted Black Side Chairs - a Pair....
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Primitive Seating

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Wood

Primitive Naga Organic Tribe Chair In Solid Teak.
Located in ECHT, NL
One of a kind charming authentic primitive stump chair made in a single solid hardwood. Hand carved by the Naga tribe in India, ca 1970s. A nice wabi sabi piece in good vintage condi...
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20th Century Indian Primitive Seating

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Wood, Teak

1930s Primitive Belgian Bench
Located in London, GB
A robust and utilitarian Belgian bench from the 1930s, crafted from solid wood. The design is simple and unembellished, with a flat plank seat supported ...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Primitive Seating

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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

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Wood

Primitive Antique Small Wooden Bench with Backrest, 19th Century
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Rare and characterful primitive wooden bench, likely 19th century, hand-crafted with a solid plank seat and backrest set on simple round legs. The bench shows authentic wear, patina,...
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19th Century Antique Primitive Seating

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Wood

Vintage Large Stools in Bouclé Fabric
Located in Nijlen, BE
Unique and very comfortable large stools. 4 in stock. Newly upholstered in exceptionally strong beige bouclé fabric (800g/m²). The light color and texture of the fabric make them a p...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Primitive Seating

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Pine

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

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Wood, Reclaimed 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 Seating

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Wood

Solid Primitive Mesquite Stool
Solid Primitive Mesquite Stool
$750 Sale Price
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Primitive Oak Stool Wabi Sabi France 1930's
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Oak primitive stool from France. Original wood finish with great age markings and patina.  
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1930s French Vintage Primitive Seating

Materials

Oak

Primitive French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Wabi Sabi Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Primitive French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Wabi Sabi Style, Early 20th Century Brutalist - Chair - Wood Chair Measures : ...
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20th Century French Primitive Seating

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Wood

Vintage White Painted Wooden Slat Hanging Garden Patio Bench Love Seat Swing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage White Painted Wooden Slat Hanging Garden Patio Bench Love Seat Swing. Item fe...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Primitive Seating

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Iron

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

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Wood

Rustic Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, Spain, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Rustic dining chairs in oak and rush, Spain 1960s. Set of 8 mountain or chalet chairs made by an unknown Spanish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. The struct...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Primitive Seating

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Rush, Oak

Antique Primitive Wooden Carpenters Shaving Shave Horse Long Work Bench Clamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Primitive Wooden Carpenters Shaving Shave Horse Long Work Bench Clamp. Item f...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Primitive Seating

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Wood, Pine

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 Seating

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Hardwood

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

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Oak

African hand carved stool Cameroon 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
This stool was made in the 1950s in Africa. Hand-carved from a single piece of wood, these stools feature an openwork base and a round seat. Give character to your interior with ...
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1950s Cameroonian Vintage Primitive Seating

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Wood

Rustic Splay Leg Primitive Mortis & Tenon Bench
Located in Southampton, NJ
Early 20th century bench with mortis & tenon joinery & naturally rustic milk paint finish.
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Seating

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Elm, Paint

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

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 Seating

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Fruitwood

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

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Elm

Authentic Furniture Products Japan Milking Stool Smith & Watson Park Avenue
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An Authentic Furniture Products milking stool. Made in Japan, this stool is designed after the Smith & Watson Park Avenue Milking Stool, or maybe vice versa... The seat is actually ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Seating

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Wood

Antique Ladderback Primitive Rustic Oak Wood Rush Seat Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Ladderback Primitive Rustic Oak Wood Rush Seat Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Item featured is a nice smaller size, turn carved pointed finials, ...
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Early 1900s Antique Primitive Seating

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Cord, Rope, Oak

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

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 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

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Wood

Antique Camel Saddle
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an exceptional example of a tribal ceremonial camel saddle, likely originating from North Africa or the Middle East, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The saddle...
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19th Century Moroccan Antique Primitive Seating

Materials

Brass

French Elm Tripod Stools C1970 France
Located in Trensacq, FR
French primitive style tripod stools C1970s. Hand crafted, Artisan made in the Ardeche Mountain region of France. In great vintage condition, heavy, sturdy and strong with really...
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Mid-20th Century French Primitive Seating

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Elm

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

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Linen, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

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

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Wood, Hardwood

Antique Green Painted Pine Bench, Hungary, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Charming green painted pine bench from the early 1900s. Delightful details include triangular cutouts on each foot and a pleasantly aged green paint finish. Bench is in solid, st...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Seating

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Pine

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Oak Stool, 1960s France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Great decorative stool from France, circa 1960s. We have eight of the same model in different versions. All can be found in our other articles Light, normal signs of use.
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1960s French Vintage Primitive Seating

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Wood

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 Seating

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Wood

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 Seating

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Stool Made in Solid Wood
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this primitive petite stool made in solid wood. Made in Mexico hand carved. Ready to use as stool or side table.
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1970s Mexican Vintage Primitive Seating

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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

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Wood

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

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Wood

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

Primitive American Hand Made Wood Carved Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic modern primitive bench. Hand carved weathered patina that has withstood the test of time. Shows lots of gouges, and markings. (See pics) Sturdy unique bench with tons of ch...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Seating

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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

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Oak

19th C. Swedish Long Rustic Iron and Wood Plank Bench
Located in North Miami, FL
A beautiful Scandinavian country wooden bench top on black iron base in original aged coloring. Solid long bench.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Seating

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Wrought Iron

French Early 20th Century Settee
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This settee has an amazing back made of strong wood, rustic look and so different.
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Seating

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Straw, Walnut

Pair of English Pews
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of sturdy English pine benches, or pews, from the turn of the 20th century. The long wood planks, finished with chamfered edges, are smooth with a fine patina–as expected for ...
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20th Century English Primitive Seating

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Pine

Primitive Wabi Sabi Carved Tripod Side Chair
Located in Meer, VAN
Primitive Wabi Sabi Carved Tripod Side Chair, Europe, 19th Century. This is a stunning antique tripod chair with the seat and backrest carved from...
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19th Century European Antique Primitive Seating

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Wood

Provincial Chinese Kitchen Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century stool from China's Shanxi province charms with its top-heavy form and wabi-sabi texture. Likely cobbled together from spare wood, the stool's splayed leg form celeb...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Seating

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Elm

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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