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Style: Primitive
Early 19th Century American Primitive Pine Bucket Bench
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 19th Century American Primitive Pine Bucket Bench. Beautifully crafted storage piece typically found on a porch or summer kitchen for keeping well drawn water for easy reach fo...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Primitive Shelves
Materials
Pine
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Distressed Stock Rack - Vintage Storage Unit Rack
Located in Oakville, CT
Original, vintage Industrial, American, stock rack with storage pegs on front and back with original distressed paint.
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20th Century American Primitive Shelves
Materials
Metal
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19th Century Burnt Bamboo Etagere
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Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk
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Storage Units Produced by Stil i Stål in Denmark
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Set of 3 storage units. Produced by Stil i Stål in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Vintage Primitive Shelves
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Steel
19th Century Swedish Faux Paint Pine Country Shelf
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish country shelf from the village Fåker in Jämtland, which is a province in Sweden. The shelf is solid pine with untouched original faux paint. Made around 1820 to 1840. The paint has some distress, especially on the sides. It's unusual to find a free standing book shelf...
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19th Century Mahogany Campaign Etagere
Located in London, GB
A 19th Century Mahogany campaign etagere.
Comprising three rectangular shelves supported by turned columns raised on castors. The shelves are collaps...
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19th Century English Antique Primitive Shelves
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19th Century English Whatnot
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century English mahogany whatnot, or tired stand, with beautifully turned supports mimicking columns, with turned frames supporting solid mahogany shelves, and a low...
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Antique Painted Pine Pigeon Hole Shelving Unit, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES
Originally from a workshop or atelier, this storage unit was originally designed to store hardware, but can now be used for various purposes in both d...
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19th Century British Antique Primitive Shelves
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Pine, Paint
19th Century French Baker's Rack
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak baker's rack from France. This is a lovely form with a small backsplash following down to a simple apron which contains a single drawer. There are two shelves with g...
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Solid Oak Storage Unit, France, 1930s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A rare minimalist storage unit in solid oak, France, 1930s.
A pure, architectural composition of six compartments with a warm patina and subtle signs of age.
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Industrial Rustic Distressed Metal Shelving Bookcase or Display Unit
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Mid to Late 20th Century Industrial Rustic distressed metal shelving, bookcase, or display unit. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so w...
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Mid-20th Century Primitive Shelves
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Metal
Original Alvar Aalto Shoe Rack Designed for the Stora Enso Building Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this rare and custom shoe rack designed by Alvar Aalto circa 1960 featuring solid birch wood slats. Custom designed by Alvar Aal...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Primitive Shelves
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19th-C. Rustic Primitive French Carved Fruitwood Spool Shelf / Etagere
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This is a late 19th century carved fruitwood spool or bobbin shelf / etagere. It is 17” to the first tier. It has age appropriate wear.
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Early 20th Century Primitive Tobacco Leaf Sizer Sorter Shelves
Located in Doylestown, PA
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Shelves
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Primitive Shelf by an artist from France
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We found this shelf in the south of France.
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Wood
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Shelf 1860s-1920s / Tansu Zen
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old shelf made in Japan.
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Pair of Restoration Hardware French Casement Double Door Oak Bookcase Cabinets
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Antique Folk Art Sewing Spool Carved 6 Tier Corner Shelf Whatnot Stand
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Antique Country Store Clock Repair Pine Pigeon Hole Cabinet Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Oak Country Store Mirrored Display Cabinet, circa 1900
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Early Antique Oak 60- Drawer Type-Setting, Art, Print or Map Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An early antique type-setting, map or print cabinet offers paneled oak construction with 60 drawers, circa 1900
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Primitive Spanish Shelving Unit, 18th Century
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Charming 18th century primitive Spanish shelving unit with great character and patina.
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18th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Shelves
Materials
Wood
1920s Four-Tier Farmhouse Plant Stand in Original Paint
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Wonderful early pine plant stand. This can be used to display a variety of collectibles. I used it as a plant stand with a lamp at the top. This is another true antique pieces that c...
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1920s American Vintage Primitive Shelves
Materials
Pine
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bench
Located in New York, NY
Antique bench or shelf.
This bench was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperfection and impermanence. It’s a beauty of things...
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1950s Vintage Primitive Shelves
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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Primitive shelves for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Primitive shelves for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage shelves created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive shelves made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 shelves differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,500 and tops out at $1,600 while the average work can sell for $1,550.
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