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Style: Primitive
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

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

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

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

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Hardwood

Set of Eight American Tiger Maple and Walnut Fancy Chairs. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of eight American tiger maple and walnut fancy chairs with carved floral backs, original rush seats, and terminating on turned bulbous legs with stret...
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Seating

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

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

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 Seating

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Rattan, 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

Materials

Wood, Teak

French Primitive Style Milking Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully crafted primitive stools in the manner of French modern design. Can be used as secondary coffee tables or foot stools. Ships from Philadelphia Several available;sold...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Primitive Seating

Materials

Pine

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

Materials

Linen, Wood

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 Seating

Materials

Wood, Driftwood

Nordic Carved Oak Corner Chair
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted Swedish corner chair from the 1930s, made from solid oak. The chair features elegant carved detailing, highlighting the craftsmanship of the period. Its compact...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Primitive Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage Primitive Pine and Leather Sling Chairs - a Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
A unique pair of vintage sling chairs. Primitive in style with earthy tones. The frames are made from pine wood rich in a golden color and rounded to smooth perfection. The backrest ...
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1970s American Vintage Primitive Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Pine

Primitive Antique 1740 Spanish 18th Century Three Legged Bench or Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, super rare 18th century Spanish primitive three legged bench which can be used as a coffee table. This has to be one of the olde...
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1740s Spanish Antique Primitive Seating

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Wood

Log Cabin Primitive Adirondack Wooden Log Outdoor Bench Sofa Set, 2 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Log cabin Primitive Adirondack wooden log outdoor bench sofa set - 2 pcs. Item features (2) armless sections, can be used as one long sofa or 2 separate pieces with example layouts p...
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Late 20th Century Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood, Pine

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 Seating

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Pair of Primitive Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These French primitive side chairs are a true embodiment of rustic charm and artisanal craftsmanship. Each chair is crafted from branches and trunks with their natural shapes and tex...
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Late 19th Century French Antique 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

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Ethnic Inspired Armchairs in the Style of the 30's in Palm Wood E541
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
 Pair of ethnic armchairs in leather and cowhide, unidentified orgy. Solid wood frame, seat, back and armrests in cowhide. Beautiful vintage condition, with traces of time and use o...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Primitive Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Wood, Palmwood

6ft Antique Turned Wood Bench in Turkish Kilim
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This large bench is a gorgeous authentic antique piece with all the coveted details of such. Hand turned spindles, mini casters and beautiful patina on the wood all dressed in a stu...
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19th Century Antique Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood, Wool

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

Materials

Wood

Solid Primitive Mesquite Stool
Solid Primitive Mesquite Stool
$750 Sale Price
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Wabi Sabi White Armchair, Latvia, 1900s
Located in Rīga, LV
Antique white painted armchair with beautiful faded surface. Love this asymmetric back form. Sturdy and fully functional.
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Early 20th Century Latvian Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood

Primitive Elm Plank Wood Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This primitive style plank wood bench has SO much character! From Portugal, it’s made of solid, richly grained, elm wood. One end is missing a knot (shown). The natural wood has a be...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Primitive Seating

Materials

Elm

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...
Category

1930s Vintage Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

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 Seating

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

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

Materials

Elm

19th Century Welsh Elm Folk Farmhouse Chair
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful 19th Century Elm Folk Farmhouse chair, simplistic form, probably Welsh origin dates from 1870 / 1880. In wonderful original condition, retains the original black finish. ...
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19th Century Welsh Antique Primitive Seating

Materials

Beech, Elm

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

Materials

Pine

Antique Primitive Stool / Mortar 1860s-1920s / Side Table Wabisabi Naga Tribe
Located in ECHT, NL
Monumental sculptural Nagaland Stool / mortar. One of a kind charming authentic primitive Object made of a single solid hardwood. Hand carved by the Naga tribe in India, ca 1860s-19...
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Early 20th Century Indian Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood

1920s Wonderful Pine Bench Golden Putty Color over Old Red Wash
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This is a wonderful 1920s pine bench, it has been painted a wonderful Golden putty color over its original red wash. It is mortised and it shows a lot of regional wear. It has wonder...
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1920s American Vintage Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Wood, Pine

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

Materials

Wood

Primitive Sunbed by Helene Körting, Germany, 1925
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare sunbed by Helene Körting, Germany, 1925. This remarkable piece, Körting’s very first design, is crafted from lacquered wood, wicker, and metal castors, reflecting her innovative...
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1920s German Vintage Primitive Seating

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Primitive Swedish Vernacular Stick Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
A charming and unusual three legged vernacular stick chair from Sweden. Dating from the late 18th century with shaped drawn out arms, and wedged legs in the plank seat.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Seating

Materials

Oak

Primitive Butcher Block Table, Frace
Located in Ventura, CA
Primitive Butcher Block Table, Frace 1920s pine base. Discover the rustic charm of this Primitive Butcher Block Table from the picturesque Provence region of France, dating back ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Primitive Seating

Materials

Pine

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

Materials

Cowhide, Bentwood

Primitive Dug Out Chair, Ireland, 19th Century
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Unique vernacular hand made dug out chair, Ireland, 19th Century. Wonderful ergomonic design, with lovely layers of time worn patina. A one of a kind beauty. Fast shipping worldwi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood

5 Antique German Primitive Farmers Chairs Wooden Stabelle Carved Back and Legs
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Shipping Note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. Important Care Information: When purchasing a ch...
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Mid-20th Century German Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood

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

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Rootwood Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of 19th-century Chinese rootwood stools embodies the quiet elegance and philosophical depth of the literati scholar tradition. Each stool is a harmonious marriage of natura...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Seating

Materials

Burl

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

Materials

Elm

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 Seating

Materials

Leather, Elm

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 Seating

Materials

Rush, Elm

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

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Set of 3 Italian Splay Leg Stools with Upholstered Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of three early 20th Century Italian milking stools with great primitive form and modern lines. Each stool has three wooden splay legs that are pegged together by a triangular apr...
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Early 20th Century Italian Primitive Seating

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

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

Materials

Pine

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

Materials

Straw, Walnut

Primitive Childs Rocking Chair Herringbone Splint Weave
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Antique Child’s Ladder Back Chair with Cream Paint and Herringbone Splint Weave Seat This antique child’s rocking chair features a classi...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood

French Rustic style Dining Chairs with slab seats
Located in Chicago, IL
French dining chairs Elm, unmarked Acquired from a farmhouse in the village of Fayence, France 4 available. Each are unique. Minor scratching and signs of use. Naturally occurri...
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20th Century French Primitive Seating

Materials

Elm

19th-C. French Rustic Deconstructed Settee With Cane And Barley Twist
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century deconstructed French settee with original chippy paint ! The cane back is intact. My shipping is for the Continental US only and is running two to five weeks...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Primitive Seating

Materials

Metal

Solid Tropical Wood Abstract Bench
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Bench made in Exotic Tropical wood. Made in Mexico, the bench pieces are completely removable.
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1970s Mexican Vintage Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood

Petite 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 using machete. Ready to use as stool or side table.
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2010s Mexican Primitive Seating

Materials

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...
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1850s Burmese Antique Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Wood

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

2010s Primitive Seating

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Pair of Primitive French Antique Style Side Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful chairs full of Wabi-Sabi style. French craftsmanship, antique 1800's with lovingly handmade details and perfectly imperfect wooden structure. The craftsmanship details on t...
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19th Century Antique Primitive Seating

Materials

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

Materials

Rush, Oak

18th Century Primitive Child Chair
Located in Stockbridge, GA
18th century Primitive child chair.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Primitive Seating

Materials

Oak

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 Seating

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

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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