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Pair of 19th Century Spiral Courting Candlesticks with Wooden Bases
Located in Bilzen, BE
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
French Henriot Quimper Faience Figurines, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of late 19th century French Henriot Quimper faience statues, or figurines, of Perrik and Soisik. Polychrome enameled earthenware, hand-painted in green, yellow, blue and red. ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Antique American Primitive Wooden Distressed Paint Crafts Organizer Parts Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Wooden Distressed Paint Crafts Organizer Parts Box. Item features solid wood construction, distressed finish, quality American craftsmanship, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Spanish Sculpted Marble Pots
Located in Nijlen, BE
Impressive hand-sculpted Spanish marble pots.
Wabi-sabi items beautifully finished and unique due to their imperfect shapes.
Artisanal work that is beautiful both inside and out.
Thi...
Category
Early 1900s Spanish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$705 / item
Group of Three Primitive Style Cast Stone Candle Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A group of three very well crafted Cast Stone Candle Lamps in a fine Primitive style. The Lamps sit solidly with good weight and have elemental Geometric decorations. The Set may be ...
Category
20th Century Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Cast Stone
Antique Swedish Primitive Burl Wood Bowl, Early 1800
s, Beautiful Patina Vintage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Primitive bowl from Sweden
Early 1800's
Unique organic shape - fruit bowl, decorative bowl, accent bowl, etc.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Primitive Antique Oak Farmhouse Dough Bowl Bin Trough Trencher Treenware 53"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique oak rustic treen dough bowl / trencher. Rectangular in form with pointed sides and a rounded bottom. Each side has some metal plates from past repairs.
Dimensions:
18" x ...
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
20th Century Partial-Glaze Terracotta Hand-Crafted Olive Jar, Western Anato
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century terracotta olive jar comes from Western Anatolia, where it was originally crafted for storing olive oil after harvest. The broad-shouldered, twin-handled form and n...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Polychrome Antique Carved Life Size Wood Female Figure, Europe, c. 1880
s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Rare life size hand carved wooden woman figure / statue. Beautifully and intricately hand carved from solid wood. Original painted surface over a thin lay...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Burro by Ethic&Tropic
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
Large Primitive Bowl Hand-Carved from Hardwood
Located in Houston, TX
Large primitive bowl hand-carved from hardwood. Two handles. Iron patch repair.
Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will inc...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Late 18th Century Khmer Brown Glazed Terracotta Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
This Khmer brown glazed terracotta vase is a very stunning piece with its organic shape and all the signs of the time.
The enameled surface well shows its period and for this reasons...
Category
Late 18th Century Cambodian Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
$6,693 Sale Price
30% Off
Chinese Rice Barrel with Lid, early 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Chinese Rice Barrel with Lid, early 20th Century. Aged wood with metal and iron banding and handles.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Provincial Chinese Wine Jug, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic jar from China's Shandong province has a bottle-neck shape meant for storing vinegar or wine made from rice and grain. Dated to the early 20th century, the jar was likel...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Primitive Turned Maple Wood Farmhouse Dough Mixing Bowl Treen 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique folk art country farmhouse dough mixing or centerpiece fruit bowl. Made of turned maple wood featuring a slightly ovular form with banded lip and a nice, glossy finish.
Dim...
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Maple
Antique African
Bamana
Hand Carved Monkey Mask
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique African 'Bamana' Monkey Mask
Antique African 'Bamana' Monkey Mask, late 19th to early 20th century.
A hand carved wooden mask most presumably from the Bamana people of Mali...
Category
Late 19th Century African Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
20th Century Hand-Fired Terracotta Storage Jar with Partial Rust Glaze
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century hand-fired terracotta storage jar originates from Western Anatolia, where it was traditionally used for storing oil, olives, or grain. Its distinctive two-tone surf...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
20th Century Terracotta Black-Rimmed Olive-Oil Jar, Western Turkey
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century terracotta olive-oil jar originates from Western Anatolia, crafted for the storage and transportation of olives and oil in rural settings. The tall, tapering form—b...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
American Provincial Country Primitive Yellow Pottery Ceramic Wash Basin Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage American Provincial Country Primitive Yellow Pottery Ceramic Wash Basin Bowl. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 5" H x 13" W x 11.5" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Antique Copper Storage Vessel with Verdigris Patina, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking antique copper storage vessel, hand-forged with a beautifully timeworn surface and rich verdigris patina. This substantial piece features a broad cylindrical body with a g...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkestan Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
$1,200 Sale Price
50% Off
Large Antique Timeworn New Mexican Wood Trough
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A phenomenal hand-carved wood double trough which through the processes of time and weather is now regarded as Found Sculpture. The wood is quite heavy and the age patina is excellen...
Category
19th Century Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Wabi-Sabi Primitive Wooden Trough – Hand-Carved Lombok Vessel
Located in London, GB
Wabi-Sabi Primitive Wooden Trough/Planter – Hand-Carved Lombok Vessel
A striking primitive wooden trough from Lombok, Indonesia, hand-carved from a single solid timber block. This l...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Thai Crouching Boy Coconut Grater, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden coconut grater (khood maprow) from the early 20th century is carved in the form of a crouching boy, a variation on the typical "crouching rabbit" design. Large enough to ...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful contemporary collector piece of Makonde ebony tree of life art carving with unbelievable detailed wood carving.
Category
1950s Tanzanian Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Ebony
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 ...
Category
20th Century African Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Iron
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Primitive Art Patinated Wood Carved Bowl Turkana Kenya
By Emil Milan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Primitive Art Hand Carved Patinated Wood Bowl Turkana Kenya
wood carving unmarked.
7 h x 8.5 d x 13.25 w
Original vintage unrestored condition.
Rich patina with signs of age and use...
Category
1960s Kenyan Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Decorative Bowl with Primitive Decorations Green Red yellow colors France 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Decorative Bowl with Primitive Decorations Green Red yellow colors France 1960
Category
20th Century Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Chinese Song Bronze Mirror with Twin Fish, c. 1200
Located in Chicago, IL
Cloaked in a rich patina and verdigris oxidization, this Chinese bronze mirror has the simple beauty and undeniable texture of an ancient object. Though an exact date is unknown, the...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Bowl Primitive Rustic Trough with Early Stitch
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This remarkable antique wooden dough bowl is a striking example of early American primitive craftsmanship. Hand-carved from a single block of wood, the bowl features a beautifully ag...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Stone Carver
s Hammer and Chisels on Custom Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and rare set of 19th century French stone carver's wooden mallet and six iron chisels, mounted on a custom steel stand. Found in Roen, Nor...
Category
19th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Lotus Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province. Hollowed from a single t...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Abstract Wood Modern Sculpture Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Brown Patinated wood modern sculpture Circa 1960.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage Terracotta Oil Jug Rustic Mediterranean Pottery
Located in London, GB
Enhance your space with this vintage terracotta oil jug, featuring a distinctive side spout and a rich, earthy patina that speaks to its Mediterranean origins. Handcrafted using trad...
Category
1950s Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Provincial Chinese Earthenware Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this terra cotta vessel has a smoky taupe exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed s...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Primitive Antique Dough Bowl
Located in Bradenton, FL
A primitive style rectangular antique dough bowl or trencher bowl. Since colonial times these wooden bowls were found in every home to mix bread dough.
Category
19th Century Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
20th Century Sculpture "Adam
Eve"
Located in Stockbridge, GA
20th century sculpture ''Adam & Eve'', this work is done with concrete stone and signed under.
Category
Late 20th Century French Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
Ifugao Rice Basket
Located in Savannah, GA
An Ifugao rice basket, Philippines, mid-20th century.
9 inches wide by 13 ½ inches tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Mid Century, Handcrafted in the 1940-50s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful hand carved wood sculpture / figure. Made in Africa in the 1940-50s,. Bought from a collector of African art.
Great patina and overall a good vintage condition. This figu...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Black Lacquer Embedded Sea Shell Floor Vase Coral Philippines 45"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage tree or giant coral shaped floor vase crafted of composite / resin finished in black lacquer, thoroughly embedded with small sea shells, their exte...
Category
Late 20th Century Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Lacquer
Nigerian Nupe Vessel Support
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects like this elegant, cylindrical vessel support received detailed attention. This f...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Ketchikan Basket, c.1925
Located in Savannah, GA
A Ketchikan basket, circa 1925.
3 inches wide by 2 inches tall
Category
1920s American Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure, TL Tested, Nigeria Africa 500-100 BC
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure in Royal Pose. I-II Century AD. Certificate of Authenticity with TL Test and Passport from Europe. Museum Piece...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Nigerian Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Yuan Drip Glazed Offering Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful in its imperfection, this lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and g...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Abstract black steel patinated sculpture by the designer Michel Froment, 2025
Located in NICE, FR
This ultra-contemporary work by Michel Froment unfolds as a subtle dialogue between modernity and primitivism, between universal forms and archaic energy. Crafted from steel-type met...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Large Antique Hungarian Dough Bowl – Hand-Carved Bowl, Early 1900s
Located in BRIGHTON, AU
This large antique Hungarian dough bowl, is a striking example of early 20th-century rural craftsmanship. Hand-carved from solid wood around the early 1900s, the bowl measures just u...
Category
Early 18th Century Hungarian Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wooden Sculpture Atlante by Luciano Bertolotto, Italy
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wooden Sculpture Atlante by Luciano Bertolotto, Italy
A large wooden sculpture made by the Italian sculptor Luciano Bertolotti (Pompi). Handmade with several antique wooden pieces...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
20th Century American Hand-Woven Birch Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category
20th Century American Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Carolyn Mae Lassiter Goddess Sculpture
Located in Savannah, GA
Carolyn Mae Lassiter
(American, b.1945)
A painted paper mache and hair figural sculpture, 1993.
6 ½ inches wide by 3 ½ inches deep by 16 inches tall
Category
1990s American Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
Antique Hand-Built Stoneware Vessel, Textured Relief, 20" Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking antique stoneware vessel is a powerful example of hand-built ceramic craftsmanship, featuring a tall cylindrical form enriched with deeply textured, armor-like relief d...
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Italian Mid 20th Century Ceramic Jug / Vase in Primitive Style By Urbano Fontana
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a ceramic handcrafted in Italy by the Urbano Fontana factory, as attested by the signature engraved at the base, between the 60s and 70s.
This vintage ceramic has a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carved African Mali Antelope Headdress
Located in Houston, TX
Carved abstract mythological abstract antelope anteater headdress mounted on wood stand. These motifs symbolize excellence in farming and bountiful harvests...
Category
20th Century Malian Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Giant Granite Fish, Neolithic Style
Located in Somis, CA
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...
Category
20th Century Chinese Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Granite
Rustic Patina Earthenware Pitcher Jug
Located in London, GB
Step into the charm of Turkish heritage with this rustic patina earthenware pitcher jug, a beautifully aged piece that once served as a practical water storage vessel in Anatolian ho...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Early 20th Century Afghani Carved Wood and Iron Storage Box
Located in Wainscott, NY
An early 20th century carved hardwood storage chest from Afghanistan, retains its original iron fittings and hardware. The rectangular form is defined by a deeply patinated surface a...
Category
Early 20th Century Afghan Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Abstract black steel patinated sculpture by the designer Michel Froment, 2025
Located in NICE, FR
This ultra-contemporary work by Michel Froment unfolds as a subtle dialogue between modernity and primitivism, between universal forms and archaic energy. Crafted from steel-type met...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Vintage Rare Bronze Tribal Ancestor Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare vintage figure. Stylistically primitive and raw, this beautiful bronze statue represents an old protective ancestor or soul. The skeletal figure and large head e...
Category
1960s Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$236 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Carved and Turned Wood Bowl and Spoon
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Originally acquired at New York City’s iconic movie and television Prop House, Kuttner Prop Rentals. A thick antique turned wood bowl with a carved wide spoon. Both have a fine age p...
Category
19th Century Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Sycamore Treen Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century English sycamore treen bowl with simple incised line decorations around the rim and on the interior bottom of the bowl.
Category
19th Century English Antique Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Sycamore
Carved Solid Wood Tray Made of Wenge
Located in New York, NY
Long oval shape with small two-tiered diamond motif in bands around the edges.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Primitive Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Primitive decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Primitive decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Andrianna Shamaris, Ethic&Tropic, Hiroyuki Nishimura, and Bovey Pottery. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $70 and tops out at $156,000 while the average work can sell for $1,200.
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