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Style: Primitive
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

Javanese Carved Teak Indo Wedding Chest Daybed from Bali
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing Indo-Javanese hand-carved wedding chest daybed crafted from teak. Known as a Grobog the chest was filled with gifts for the bride inside the storage area. The case is embelli...
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20th Century Indonesian Primitive Seating

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Teak

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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Leather, Wood, Pine

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

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Cowhide, Wood, Palmwood

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

Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Stunning hand carved teak arm chair with beautiful patina. The front legs and arm rests are beautifully fluted and hand carved. We have a collection of four all one of a kind. The pr...
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Early 1900s Antique Primitive Seating

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Wood, Teak, 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

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Wood

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

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Wood

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

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Log Style Bench
Located in New York, NY
Impressive bench with beautiful character hand made from a single thick teak log with lovely patina. This bench was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that...
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2010s Indonesian Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood, Teak, 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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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

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

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

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Wood

Large Early 20th Century French Primitive Curved Wooden Bench
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A unique and original large early 20th Century French wooden demi-lune bench. Entwined straw rushed seating rests upon a curved iron framework supported by six slotted, bolted and de...
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Seating

Materials

Iron

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

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

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

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

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

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Wood

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

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 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

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 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

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

Primitive Wooden French Stool from the 1940s
Located in London, GB
A charming primitive French wooden stool, dating to the 1940s, with a wonderfully honest and rustic character. Crafted from solid wood with a timeworn patina, this piece reflects the...
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1940s French Vintage Primitive Seating

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Wood

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

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Rush, Elm

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 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

Antique Hand Carved Chair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina and details on the arms and legs of this hand carved teak chair. Circa 1950. Full dimensions; 21" wide at the front x 16" wide...
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1950s Vintage Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

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

Antique Teak Wood Decorative Chair
Located in New York, NY
Unique hand carved decorative teak chair from th island of Bali. Full dimensions; 27" wide x 19" deep x 16" seat height x 23" back rest high. This chair was hand made in the spirit ...
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1950s Vintage Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed 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

Antique Primitive Painted Pine Bucket Bench 19th Century American Handcrafted
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A beautifully aged 19th-century American primitive bucket bench, hand-built from solid pine wood and retaining its authentic, timeworn painted finish....
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Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Seating

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Wood

Industrial Primitive Stool, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 19th-century industrial artisan stool embodies rugged functionality and timeless craftsmanship. Originally used by skilled artisans, its sturdy construction and weathered green ...
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood

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

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Metal

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

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Wood

Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A charming primitive early 19th century Swedish / Scandinavian armchair. Great Patina and organic look. It's more than a simple armchair, there is a sculptural quality to it. Not onl...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Primitive Seating

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Wood

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

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 Seating

Materials

Pine

Rare & Primitive circa 1820 Irish Famine Rocking Armchair Original Timber
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this really quite lovely original circa 1820 Irish Famine rocking armchair in pine. A good looking and exceptionally...
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1820s Irish Antique Primitive Seating

Materials

Pine

American Primitive Windsor Stool Circa 1830's
Located in Hudson, NY
A wonderful stool in the Windsor taste. Originally created in the 1830s. At some point one of the legs was replaced with what appears to be a very old broom...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique 19th C Chestnut & Oak Wood Primitive Small Bowed Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C Chestnut & Oak Wood Primitive Small Bowed Windsor Arm Chair. Item features a unique cat eye shaped seat, pegged construction, completely handmade frame, very nice anti...
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Early 19th Century Antique Primitive Seating

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Chestnut, Oak

Vintage Primitive Modern Wooden Milking Stool with Bulbous Legs Lacquer Finish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Primitive Modern Wooden Milking Stool with Bulbous Legs and Lacquer Finish. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century. Measurements: 16.5" H x 12" W x 1...
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Mid-20th Century Primitive Seating

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Wood

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

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Oak

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

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

Set of Four Primitive Chairs in Patinated Oak, France, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of four primitive chairs in patinated oak, France 1950s. Set of four primitive chairs in solid oak France 1950s. These chairs are in original and untouched condition, with ama...
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Mid-20th Century French Primitive Seating

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Oak

Stand Alone French Primitive Farmers Chair Wood Carved Back
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. This beautiful old French Stabelle is a typical ...
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Mid-20th Century French Primitive Seating

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Wood

Antique Bamboo Chair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this hand made antique bamboo ‘ lazy’ chair. The back rest tilts and the arms are extended to allow legs to rest upon. Full dimensions; 20.5″ wide x 23″ deep x 18...
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1940s Vintage Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Bamboo

1920s Pine Bench in Great Original Barn Red Paint
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This is a wonderful 1920s pine bench, it has been painted a wonderful barn red. It is mortised and it shows a lot of natural wear. It has been yet well used, and still has a Lotta us...
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1920s American Vintage Primitive Seating

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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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