Primitive Furniture

A Japanese antique low table or display stand, believed to date from the 1920s–1940s. Crafted from solid keyaki (Japanese zelkova), it celebrates the natural character of the wood in...

Introducing the Handcrafted Rugged Earthenware Storage Amphora, a piece that embodies the essence of Mediterranean craftsmanship and rustic charm. This amphora, traditionally used fo...

Wabi-sabi primitive bookshelf from Scandinavia, 1800s. Handcrafted with timeworn character and rich patina, celebrating the beauty of age and imperfection.

Originally acquired at the iconic design shop J. Sykes in New Preston, Connecticut, a primitive antique writing set including a desk with a thin plank top over a simple frame, accomp...

This is an excellent very early Southern pine dough box on stand with its original lid. The lid and angle of the box were used for kneading the dough. The box itself was crucial for ...

Chinese style unglazed vase lamp with linen coolie shade. Newly wired for use within the USA with line switch.

This early French gathering basket has all the right stuff that makes it feel like it was in a romantic novel in early Spring in the south of F...

Beautiful Neolithic style fish is carved from a single boulder. Its design is typical of China's ancient Red Mountain Culture. The stone has a brownish green color and the texture of polished granite...

This Turkish dual-handle terracotta storage pot is a captivating piece that embodies the heritage and artistry of Anatolian craftsmanship. With its robust form and elegantly curved d...

Primitive general store floor bin for the storage of 100lbs. of coffee. Solid planks of pine with painted design of Jersey Coffee. This would make a great trash can or storage of any...

A Chinese woven reed river basket, circa 1900. 12 inches wide by 14 ½ inches tall

An outstanding 18th century dining table from Spain. A single slab of walnut top with fantastic aged patina and rough grain. Hand forged iron stretchers with gorgeous lyre shaped l...

Mexican leather yellow tigre or jaguar dance mask. Made of leather. Mirrored eyes. Good vintage condition.

A charming pair of antique wrought iron spiral candlesticks, dating to the 19th century. Each candlestick features a distinctive corkscrew stem with an adjustable candle holder, oper...

This 20th-century hand-crafted terracotta olive jar originates from Anatolia, where field firing — an open-air kiln method — produced vessels with richly varied tones and natural smo...

A solid wood chest, France, 19th century. The rectangular form with a hinged lid and iron lock plate, raised on thick plank supports. The construction is heavy and architectural, wi...

A wonderful antique wabi sabi dining table or desk with curved legs from Norway, Scandinavia, c. 1800s. Originally red/brown paint on the legs a...

This is a Rare and unique Swedish Mora Clock Alfta Model. it has been restored and New Battery works have been installed with a reproduction face. the Original works and face are ...

This is an excellent example of a 18th century grain painted corner cabinet. I love the finish and the surprise of opening to a pop of blue. It is in very good antique condition. Whe...

This antique American primitive painted pine cabinet reflects the quiet beauty of traditional country furniture through its balanced proportions, handcrafted construction, and unders...

This extraordinary Meiji-period low table (Banshaku-dai / Ko-tsukue) is a masterpiece of Japanese rustic minimalism, hand-carved from a single, massive block of precious Zelkova wood...

Antique Primitive Glider Rocking Hobby Horse Rustic Carved Wood Cast Iron Red. Item features a carved wood horse, red painted wood base, cast iron hardware with star accents, and lea...

A large Norwegian grain chest in solid pine, with the year 1730 inscribed on the front. Plank construction with iron hardware and corner posts that extend down as legs.

With freeform shape and texture, this low bench from Shandong province embodies the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy that beauty and integrity can be found within the imp...

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...

This is a very old Japanese wooden Buddhist sculpture. It is believed to date back to the Muromachi period (14th–16th century) and has quietly existed alongside people’s prayers for ...

This is an old Japanese display stand, crafted in the mid-Shōwa period (1940s–1960s). It is a rare, handcrafted piece that beautifully reflects the sensitivity and skill of Japanese ...

A primitive looking vessel in the shape of this little vase or jar. It is executed in what we believe is copper that has patinated intensely over the years. It features distinct West...

This is a 100% Original Painted Swedish Trunk Art dated 1814. the trunk was found in a barn resting on its back in mud, it was in such bad condi...

Diminutive jelly cupboard with hinged door opening to reveal a fixed shelf, which separates the interior into two sections of storage (ca. mid-late 19th Century, New England, USA). M...

Nice antique wrought iron western branding tool, circa 1940s. Features a curvy "S" shape mark and a curled handle. The piece is in good vintage condition (distressed) with a nice pat...

A sculptural mushroom-form log, originally used as a foundation support ("stabbestokk") beneath a Norwegian stabbur, the raised storehouse traditionally elevated on such supports to ...

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...

This is an antique Japanese carved wooden horse covered with paper. It is believed to date from the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). The figure is primarily carved from Japanese cedar an...

A beautiful set of five antique cocktail napkins—or small decorative table pieces. The collection features delicate needlework, lace, and refined hemstitch detailing, creating a subt...

“Benevento” 3-door Mediterranean Old Chestnut Credenza, with 3 interior shelves: Our stately & rustic style handcrafted credenza features Old Chestnut hardwoods, finely aged with di...

Primitive large solid oak hand-crafted draining board with wonderful, rustic patina, late 19th to early 20th century. This is a very rare and robust kitchen essential of its era whi...

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...

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.

Late 1700s corner cabinet from Trysil, Norway. Handcrafted in pine with original painted surfaces in deep green and red tones, decorated with traditional floral motifs. The worn pain...

A beautiful set of six antique blue and white linen pieces featuring delicate Tenerife drawn-work embroidery. The composition includes four smaller pieces and two larger pieces, desi...

Primitive neoclassical table in Folk Art. The table is provincial and made from painted pine. It has one single large drawer and straight legs without decorations. The table is in un...

This is an old primitive-style side table from France, made in the 1950s. You can feel the strength of natural wood in this table, a sensation not typically found in ordinary furniture. Its overwhelming presence adds a unique charm to any room. This side table is recommended as both a display stand and a regular table, showcasing its versatility across various settings. Since ancient times, people have crafted essential tools from local materials to endure harsh natural environments, passing down these skills and tools to future generations, nurturing a cultural way of life. This table embodies that tradition and culture. Tools crafted to survive harsh natural conditions acquire a distinctive flavor over time, reflecting the lifestyles of their users. The tougher the natural environment and the more vulnerable we are, the more profoundly their power is felt. In today's era of abundant cheap and disposable products, using such historically significant furniture to reimagine our surroundings offers new perspectives and values. Upholding this philosophy, we meticulously collect beautiful, robust, and unique antique furniture from France.

This is a 100% Original Painted Swedish Trunk Art dated 1818. the trunk was found in a barn resting on its back in mud, it was in such bad condi...

Elizabeth Wurts American Family Record Needlework Sampler, Dated 1837 An American embroidered family-record sampler signed Elizabeth Wurts and dated 1837, probably New Paltz, Ulster...

Singular decorative wall installation composed of fifteen antique jar openers, each made with a red-painted wooden handle and an adjustable metal ring. Originally conceived as kitche...

Crafted with an artisan’s touch and a deep appreciation for natural materials, this 20th-century American hand-woven basket is a testament to both craftsmanship and ingenuity. Constr...

Rustic Swedish herb turned bowl with maker's brands. Incised line markings from lathe run counter to the grain and wood striation of bowl creating a subtle, gorgeous patterned effect...

A stunning and rare 18th century French hand-wrought iron weathervane, from Normandy, with a stylized dragon "flag" the moves according the wind, and with four wrought-iron flowers t...

A beautiful set of four sculptural Stump Chairs, each hand-carved from a single solid tree trunk. These organic, monolithic forms emphasize the natural grain, knots and unique charac...

A southern whitewashed walnut jelly cupboard. Inscribed on backsplash in chalk: "Built in 1836 for Mrs. Willingham’s Gr Gr father (Belt)”. More likely 1886. There is a Belt Willing...

An authentic early American Country two-piece plantation desk or plantation secretary, handcrafted in solid pine during the second quarter of the nineteenth century, circa 1830–1850....

A Japanese antique ceramic vase with a quiet, time-worn presence. The piece shows a small chip along the rim, and several kiln marks remain visible on the body—subtle traces of its h...

This beautifully constructed circular pantry box from the late 19th century is indeed a unique find. It's smaller size makes it particularly unusual. Typically found in one's pantry ...

This rustic painted cabinet is made from reclaimed heart pine with adjustable shelves and planked doors. Seen here in 18" x 60" x 90", however i...

Painted wood side table found in England, circa 1900s. Original red paint on table top and green paint on base. Unknown maker.

Antique wooden dough bowl, Konebachi. - Hand-carved from the one solid wood piece , circa 1870s - 1900s. dough bowls were widely owned by the ordinary Japanese households, the most ...

This wonderful Rustic European farmhouse table is crafted from solid, planked pine softened by time and use. Its chunky hand-turned legs splay out perfectly giving it a unique and e...

This work table has legs which splay in both the length and width axis; it has two large drawers that can be pulled out from either side. It is seen here in 96″ x 28″ x 30″ H however...

An Asian vintage sculptural object of unknown origin and date, carved from a solid disc of wood and elevated on a simple stand. The circular form has been shaped by hand, resulting i...