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Style: Primitive
Pine Chimney Cupboard
Located in Bradenton, FL
A nice 19th century primitive Pine two door Chimney Cupboard in older red paint over the original Salmon color. Through mortise and tenon joint construction on the doors and removab...
Category

1880s American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Pine

Chinese River Basket, c.1900
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese woven reed river basket, circa 1900. 12 inches wide by 14 ½ inches tall
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Reed

Japanese Antique Wood-Carved Water Buffalo/ Wooden Figurine/ Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a wooden carved buffalo that has weathered naturally over the years. It was used in a private home in the Tohoku region and is thought to have undergone gradual changes due ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Japanese Old Wooden Object / Wooden Lump Figurine / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wooden object. The details of the tree are unknown, but it seems to be hardwood. It changes its shape and color over time, and it has become an artistic appearance. ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Primitive cabinet from Transylvania, made of sawn or hewn beech wood, circa 1850. Two shelves inside. This is a cabinet from a very modest house in the highlands. It is a small mirac...
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1850s Romanian Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Beech

Antique Japanese Zushi, wabi sabi miniature shrine w/ Ebisu figurine mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique wooden Zushi (miniature shrine, the "house of the Gods") with mini wooden figurine of Ebisu - from Tohoku area., Japan. Manufactured circa 1860s - 1900s (late Edo to Meiji pe...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early French Gathering Basket
Located in Louisville, KY
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...
Category

Early 20th Century French Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wicker

Japanese Antique Primitive Two-tier Exhibition Stand 1900s-1940s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a primitive style two-tier display stand made in Japan. This piece of furniture was made in the Showa period (1900s-1940s) and was boldly carved from a large pine tree. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Pine

Handcrafted Vintage Turkish Terracotta Twin Handle Table Lamp, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This handcrafted Turkish terracotta table lamp, dating to the 20th century, was originally made using traditional Anatolian pottery techniques. The lamp retains its authentic, practi...
Category

1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Clay

Vintage Handmade Bronze Viking Ship by Edward Aagaard for Copenhagen Iron Art
By Edward Aagaard
Located in DOORWERTH, NL
Beautifully craftmanship. Detailed model of Viking Ship in patinated bronze by Edward Aagaard for Copenhagen Iron Art. Intact and complete condition and with a small wooden stand for...
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Vintage African Bronze Rooster Figurine Ife Benin Nigeria Primitive Folk Art
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking vintage bronze rooster sculpture is a fine example of African tribal artistry, originating from the cultural regions of Ife and Benin in Nigeria. Crafted with a primiti...
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1940s Beninese Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Early Americana Painted Wood Monogrammed Trunk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Primitive trunk / chest composed of a hinged wood plank top and painted wooden frame with brass and steel embellishments (brass nailheads with hand-hammered steel handles / hinges / ...
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18th Century American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

18th Century Dutch Kaas Hudson Valley of New York
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Massive 18th century Dutch kaas made in the Hudson Valley of New York, circa 1790-1810. It is made of walnut and has four shelves and one large draw across ...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Small Brown Carved Wood Collapsible Book or Bible Stand
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A great way to display one of your favorite books! This carved wood book holder is hand carved in a stylized floral pattern. When unfolded, it used to...
Category

20th Century Indonesian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

20th Century Oil on Canvas "St. George" by Evgenii Tsarev
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century Oil on Canvas "St. George" by Evgenii Tsarev Evgenii Tsarev - Russian (1947-2011) Russian Primitivism
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Late 20th Century Russian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Southern Jelly Cupboard, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
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...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mid-20th Century Turkish Glazed Terracotta Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
This vintage Turkish terracotta jar showcases a distinctive glazed neck that contrasts beautifully with its textured, earthy body, traditionally used for storing grains and essential...
Category

1930s Turkish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Clay

Antique American Carved Red Oak Pie Safe Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
A charming antique American hand carved, solid red oak pie-safe/cabinet with carved folk art decoration of flowers and leaves, having two drawers with original “fancy” brass bale pul...
Category

1880s American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Brass

Massive And Extraordinary Primitive French Hunt Board
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Originally purchased outside of Paris sixty years ago and believed to be from a Cathedral in France, possibly the region known as Brittany. The Table with great weight and solidity a...
Category

18th Century French Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Nautical Ship Bench
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This is a very unique item, It was a bench used on the rear of an old ship. There are handles made of iron that were used to move it on an off the ship when it wasn't needed. The ori...
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Nautical Ship Bench
Antique Nautical Ship Bench
$3,900 Sale Price
43% Off
Large Chinese Sang de Boeuf Bowl, 20th Century, Signed
Located in Doylestown, PA
Large patinated Chinese Sang de Boeuf with Flambe glazed bowl, signed, early 20th century. A heavy, thick-bodied earthenware bowl with great color likely used for utilitarian purpose...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Vintage American Made Antique Wooden Snow Sled Toboggan
Located in Oakville, CT
Original, Vintage, American Made, Wooden Snow Sled / Toboggan. Bring the whole gang with you on this sleigh ride! The seat is 142" long with the original p...
Category

20th Century American Primitive Furniture

Materials

Metal

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...
Category

20th Century Spanish Primitive Furniture

Materials

Oak

French Antique Primitive Table 1950s / Coffee Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Primitive Furniture

Materials

Pine

Primitive French Rustic 2-Door Cupboard with Distressed Worn Paint
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Primitive French rustic 2-door cupboard with distressed worn paint The is a deceptively heavy piece, it is made in solid hardwood and has some original m...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

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...
Category

18th Century English Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Elm

Antique Wabi Sabi Dining Table or Desk, Anonymous, Scandinavia c. 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
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...
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Early 19th Century Norwegian Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

American Pine Scolloped Apron Side Table, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
An American pine side table with scalloped apron and finely carved legs with pad feet, mid-18th century. 39 ½ inches wide by 23 ¼ inches deep by 29 ½ inches tall
Category

18th Century American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Pine

primitive monoxyle wooden mortar sidetable
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A indonesian 'Lesung' or mortar from the early 20th century. Made from a solid monoxyle block of hardwood. These mortars were traditionally used to process ricegrains. A verry attrac...
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

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....
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th-C. Large Scale Rustic / Primitive Dog Bed With Thaibaut Dog Cushion
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale 19th century primitive hand hewn dog bed. I believe it to be possibly pine, although it is heavy. The cushion is not original and shows lite wear. The fabric ma...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Petite Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique 19th century primitive pine farmhouse blanket / hope chest or toy storage trunk. Made of pine featuring rectangular form painted red exterior, hand dovetailing, forged iron h...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century American Dough Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful large 19th century American carved wood dough bowl with a wonderful shape, and an old iron repair. At some point in its lifetime, someone added a hanger on the back so it...
Category

19th Century American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

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...
Category

1940s French Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Makonde Carved Figure
Located in London, GB
A fascinating large hand carved Shetani figure from the Makonde people of Tanzania. Named 'Daudi' which roughly translates to 'beloved'. The Shetani carved figures represent good spi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Turkish Dual-Handle Terracotta Storage Pot
Located in London, GB
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...
Category

1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Clay

Swedish Designer, Primitive Freeform Lounge Chair, Painted Wood, Sweden, c 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A sculpted painted wooden, primitive freeform lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, circa 1960s. Seat Height (inches): 12.75" All ite...
Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Primitive Furniture

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 totally handmade. Ready to use as stool or side table.
Category

1970s Mexican Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Late 19th C. Jelly Cupboard
Located in Louisville, KY
This very unique primitive jelly cupboard is made of deeply figured pine with richly colored wood and a simple design, most likely made in the northern...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Pine

Unusual Old Bamboo Cabinet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An unusual and striking bamboo cabinet in original condition with a great tone and patina. Quite delicate in construction so probably not suitable for heavy use. Wear consistent with...
Category

20th Century Asian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful aged teak wood panels joined together with lovely patina, soft rounded edges and butterflies inlaid into the wood. Celebrating the cracks and crevices and all the other mar...
Category

2010s Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed 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...
Category

20th Century Indonesian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Teak

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 ...
Category

20th Century Italian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Vintage Turkish Terracotta Twin Handle Table Lamp, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This handcrafted Turkish terracotta table lamp, dating to the 20th century, was originally made using traditional Anatolian pottery techniques. The lamp retains its authentic, practi...
Category

1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Clay

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, ...
Category

Early 1900s Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Cord, Rope, Oak

Decorative Hand-Woven Mask from Panama, Nemboro by Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Nemboro by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Cane

Kenyan Dorobo Water Basket, c.1900
Located in Savannah, GA
A Kenyan water basket attributed to the Dorobo, circa 1900. 5 by 5 by 5 inches; 7 ½ inches tall with handle
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Early 1900s Kenyan Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Leather, Natural Fiber

Mythical Beast Coconut Splitter, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural early 20th century coconut splitter was carved into the form of a crouching beast ready to pounce. It was likely a merchant's tool in a Southeast Asian market used to...
Category

Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Steel

Primitive Polished Marble Stone Sculpture
Located in Skokie, IL
Primitive Polished Marble Stone Sculpture This striking sculpture is a primitive piece of unknown age and origin, but likely from Africa. It has been hand-carved of polished marble ...
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20th Century African Primitive Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

18th Century French Wrought-Iron Dragon Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category

18th Century French Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rustic / Primitive Farm Style Dining Table W/ Zinc Top & Oak Trestle Base
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is just in time for the holidays! It is a large scale primitive farm table with a zinc top and stained oak trestle base. It is less than ten years old and was hand hewn in the U...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Primitive Furniture

Materials

Zinc

Irish Primitive Pine Settle or Bench
Located in Faversham, GB
A charming early 19th century primitive Irish settle in original untouched condition. The whole piece is made from substantial sections of solid pitch...
Category

1820s British Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Trade Sign Clothing Wood Double Sided Wooden Hudson Valley NY
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Take a look at this fantastic double sided early 19th or late 18th century wooden trade sign with original wrought Iron bracket. Came out of a Hudso...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Iron

Bamileke African Tribal Art Side Tables
Located in North Miami, FL
Round Bamileke (Cameroon, Africa) "Spider" side table These table are hand caved from one sold piece of wood. Each one is unique, and no two are ever exactly alike. You can see th...
Category

Late 20th Century Cameroonian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Northern Wei Dynasty Painted Terracotta Horse Torso, 386–534 A.D. or Later
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A sculptural terracotta horse from the Northern Wei Dynasty (386–534 A.D.), featuring the head and torso rendered in a dynamic, upright pose. The surface is richly decorated with swi...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Japanese Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic and modern-in-spirit early 20th century Japanese hand-carved wooden tray of rectangular form raised on two runners, and with a circular convex bowl in the center. There are several knife marks on one side making us believe that this was used in the kitchen. Today its perfect for catching your keys, pocket change...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Wrought Iron Candle Sconce
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century American wrought iron two-arm candle sconce is a stunning piece of historical craftsmanship. It features a twisted stem, showcasing intricate blacksmithing skills, ...
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Early 20th Century American Primitive Furniture

Materials

Elm, Paint

Chinese Blackware Jar – Warring States Period
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Chinese Blackware Jar – Warring States Period China, 475–221 B.C. A finely hand-built blackware jar from the Warring States period, notable for its elegant simplicity and timeworn pr...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large wooden mortar dates to the late 19th century and was originally used for crushing rice, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Primitive furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, tables, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive furniture made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Andrianna Shamaris, Ken Petersen, Ethic&Tropic, and Nasiri. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $156,000 while the average work can sell for $1,621.

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