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Period: Early 20th Century
Handcrafted Wooden Tool Caddy, Primitive Ziggurat Design, USA, 1940s
Located in Round Top, TX
Handmade wooden tool caddy featuring distinctive stepped ziggurat details that give it sculptural presence and architectural charm. Originally conceived as a functional carrier, its ...
Category

American Primitive Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Wooden Tool Caddy, Primitive Ziggurat Design, USA, 1940s
Handcrafted Wooden Tool Caddy, Primitive Ziggurat Design, USA, 1940s

Handcrafted Wooden Tool Caddy, Primitive Ziggurat Design, USA, 1940s

$495
Early 20th Century Oak Splint Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century hand-woven oak splint gathering basket with a single bent oak handle, a double banded rim, and a lovely wonky shape. Found in Wisconsin.
Category

American Folk Art Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Oak Splint Basket
Early 20th Century Oak Splint Basket

Early 20th Century Oak Splint Basket

$950
Antique Early 20th Century Adirondack Bent Willow Accent Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This antique Adirondack table showcases the artistry of folk craftsmanship. Its twig frame supports a weathered gray tabletop. Impressive Rustic Antique ADIRONDACK TWIG TABLE...
Category

American Adirondack Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Wood, Willow

Antique Early 20th Century Adirondack Bent Willow Accent Table
Antique Early 20th Century Adirondack Bent Willow Accent Table

Antique Early 20th Century Adirondack Bent Willow Accent Table

$684 / item
Victorian Era Wooden Bead Centerpiece Bowl Czechoslovakian Art Craft Studio
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Mesmerizing design, great table prop or functional decor, signed to bottom, Made in Czechoslovakia. Measures: Bowl only diameter 10.25 x height 3.25 in.
Category

Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Wood

Victorian Era Wooden Bead Centerpiece Bowl Czechoslovakian Art Craft Studio
Victorian Era Wooden Bead Centerpiece Bowl Czechoslovakian Art Craft Studio

Victorian Era Wooden Bead Centerpiece Bowl Czechoslovakian Art Craft Studio

$683 Sale Price
49% Off
Hand Carved Tribal Wooden Nepalese Beaker Milk Pot with Handle
By Kuba
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large hand carved tribal wooden beaker Nepalese milk pot with handle. Early 20th century antique tribal milk pot with incised pattern. This rustic milk pot wa...
Category

Nepalese Folk Art Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Tribal Wooden Nepalese Beaker Milk Pot with Handle
Hand Carved Tribal Wooden Nepalese Beaker Milk Pot with Handle

Hand Carved Tribal Wooden Nepalese Beaker Milk Pot with Handle

$650
Red and Black Painted Hand Made Primitive Pine Box
Located in New Windsor, NY
Hand made primitive red and black painted pine box. The piece features solid pine six board construction, iron hinges and black painted bands on the bottom portion of the box. Good o...
Category

American Primitive Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Metal, Iron

Red and Black Painted Hand Made Primitive Pine Box
Red and Black Painted Hand Made Primitive Pine Box

Red and Black Painted Hand Made Primitive Pine Box

$375
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Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive Danish carved and painted tape loom, Denmark. Tape looms were historically used to weave narrow bands of fabric, such as belts, ribbons, and strap...
Category

Danish Folk Art Antique Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Wood, Paint

Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom
Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom

Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom

$350
H 10.25 in W 7.75 in D 0.5 in
Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 18th century Italian carved and dovetailed walnut alms box, circa 1725 Large dovetails and old handwrought nails give this small scale box a hea...
Category

Italian Baroque Antique Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Iron

Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box
Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box

Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box

$1,750
H 11.25 in W 13.5 in D 18 in
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Large openwork crest mounted upon a woven basketry cap. The large, square decorative panel bears a central reptilian or stylized crocodile depiction with alternating squared painted ...
Category

Ivorian Primitive Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Wood

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

$4,500
H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 10 in
Primitive Cupboard Two-Door Farm House Jelly Rustic 19th Century
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Another wonderful early Rustic two-door original blue/gray cupboard with a great amount of storage space. It has four shelves inside. True antique pieces...
Category

American Rustic Antique Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Pine

Primitive Cupboard Two-Door Farm House Jelly Rustic 19th Century
Primitive Cupboard Two-Door Farm House Jelly Rustic 19th Century

Primitive Cupboard Two-Door Farm House Jelly Rustic 19th Century

$2,650
H 70 in W 60.25 in D 13.75 in
Early 20th Century French Wicker Grape Harvesting Basket
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 20th-century French grape harvesting basket, skillfully handwoven from willow with a robust, time-worn presence. Originating from the vineyards of rural France, this basket ...
Category

French Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Wicker

Early 20th Century French Wicker Grape Harvesting Basket
Early 20th Century French Wicker Grape Harvesting Basket

Early 20th Century French Wicker Grape Harvesting Basket

$1,950
H 27.5 in W 35 in D 28.25 in
Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a charming, very rustic hooded rocking cradle with an interesting and unusual “bird house” with a circular opening, built into the shallow hood,...
Category

Irish Rustic Antique Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Oak, Pine

Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle
Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle

Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle

$395
H 31 in W 37 in D 17 in
Set of 9 20th Century Eastern Orthodox Hand Painted Figural Christmas Ornaments
Located in Red Lion, PA
Set of 9 20th Century Eastern Orthodox Hand-Painted Figural Christmas Ornaments: Father Frost and Snow Maidens A charming and beautifully crafted set of nine 20th-century Eastern Or...
Category

Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Wire

Set of 9 20th Century Eastern Orthodox Hand Painted Figural Christmas Ornaments
Set of 9 20th Century Eastern Orthodox Hand Painted Figural Christmas Ornaments

Set of 9 20th Century Eastern Orthodox Hand Painted Figural Christmas Ornaments

$975
H 5 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Huge early 20th century Wicker mill basket
Located in Malton, GB
This is a great looking extremely large early 20th century wicker mill basket. Great condition and sturdy. It is slightly leaning to one side but al...
Category

Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Wicker

Huge early 20th century Wicker mill basket
Huge early 20th century Wicker mill basket

Huge early 20th century Wicker mill basket

$1,728
H 31.5 in Dm 40.16 in
19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
Rare painted iron standing floor lamp made to burn oil but converted to electricity. Nice lines and detail with upturned feet, scroll work and finial at top. See measurements below.
Category

American Primitive Antique Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Iron

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp
19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp

$900
H 64 in W 15.5 in D 16 in
Early 20th Century Handmade Folky Carved Menu Board Adirondack
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand painted and handcrafted Adirondack carved menu board. Fantastic classic example of an early 20th century piece of an woodsy menu board from an upstate New York restaura...
Category

American Adirondack Vintage Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Early 20th Century Handmade Folky Carved Menu Board Adirondack
Early 20th Century Handmade Folky Carved Menu Board Adirondack

Early 20th Century Handmade Folky Carved Menu Board Adirondack

$995
H 13.75 in W 29.75 in D 0.75 in
Hand-Carved Primitive Folk Art Spool Shelf, Rustic Charm, Circa 1860s
Located in Round Top, TX
A Primitive Folk Art Spool Shelf. Fantastic patina and surface throughout. A very collectible rustic piece that immediately adds character and charm. This would be perfect for short ...
Category

American Primitive Antique Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Primitive Folk Art Spool Shelf, Rustic Charm, Circa 1860s
Hand-Carved Primitive Folk Art Spool Shelf, Rustic Charm, Circa 1860s

Hand-Carved Primitive Folk Art Spool Shelf, Rustic Charm, Circa 1860s

$1,430
H 45.58 in W 21 in D 13 in
Early 20th Century Woven Thai Fishing Basket
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early 20th century woven Thai fishing basket Beautiful patina very good vintage condition Dimensions: Top is 10.5 in H x 14 in W Bottom is 10 in H x 13.5 W Total for basket is 12....
Category

Thai Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Reed

Early 20th Century Woven Thai Fishing Basket
Early 20th Century Woven Thai Fishing Basket

Early 20th Century Woven Thai Fishing Basket

$416 Sale Price
27% Off
H 12.5 in W 14 in D 4.5 in
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Antique Central Mfg Folk Art Toleware Bread Box Tin Pie Safe Cake Bake Farmhouse
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique painted toleware bread box by the Central Manufacturing Co, decorated with red tomatoes. The interior tray is removable and pierced with ventilation holes for airflow.  
Category

Folk Art Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Metal

Antique Central Mfg Folk Art Toleware Bread Box Tin Pie Safe Cake Bake Farmhouse
Antique Central Mfg Folk Art Toleware Bread Box Tin Pie Safe Cake Bake Farmhouse

Antique Central Mfg Folk Art Toleware Bread Box Tin Pie Safe Cake Bake Farmhouse

H 9.5 in W 12 in D 17 in
Antique 19th Century Primitive Hewn Pine Farmhouse Trencher Dough Bowl
Located in Dayton, OH
Primitive hand hewn pine dough bowl or trencher.  
Category

Rustic Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Pine

Antique 19th Century Primitive Hewn Pine Farmhouse Trencher Dough Bowl
Antique 19th Century Primitive Hewn Pine Farmhouse Trencher Dough Bowl

Antique 19th Century Primitive Hewn Pine Farmhouse Trencher Dough Bowl

H 5.75 in W 15.25 in D 36.75 in
Massive Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand
Located in Baltimore, MD
Used for kneading dough for multi-family baking or perhaps for washing the baby, this huge fruitwood trog was hand carved from a single split log. It stands nice and straight with it...
Category

Hungarian Rustic Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Fruitwood

Massive Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand
Massive Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand

Massive Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand

H 25.5 in W 53 in L 25.5 in
Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand
Located in Baltimore, MD
Used for kneading dough for multi-family baking or perhaps for washing the baby, this large fruitwood trog was hand-hewn from a single split log. It has developed a slight twist over...
Category

Hungarian Rustic Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak

Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand
Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand

Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand

H 29 in W 47 in D 17.5 in
Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand
Located in Baltimore, MD
Used for kneading dough for multi-family baking or perhaps for washing the baby, this huge fruitwood trog was hand-hewn from a single split log. It has developed something of a twist...
Category

Hungarian Primitive Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Oak, Pine

Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand
Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand

Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand

H 30 in W 52 in D 19 in
Early 20th Century Folk Art Molded Sheet Metal Rooster Weathervane on Stand
Located in Milford, NH
A great form Folk Art molded sheet metal rooster weathervane, mounted on a rectangle ebonized iron base, probably dating to the early 20th century, with great patina, losses around the body and wings...
Category

American Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Sheet Metal

Early 20th Century Folk Art Molded Sheet Metal Rooster Weathervane on Stand
Early 20th Century Folk Art Molded Sheet Metal Rooster Weathervane on Stand

Early 20th Century Folk Art Molded Sheet Metal Rooster Weathervane on Stand

H 29.25 in W 26.25 in D 7 in
Two French Glazed Pots in Confit Pot Form
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Two glazed terracotta jugs of country French pottery in confit pot form Dimensions: Rust - 8 1/2" diameter x 11" high. Green - 9 1/4" diamete...
Category

French French Provincial Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Terracotta

Two French Glazed Pots in Confit Pot Form
Two French Glazed Pots in Confit Pot Form

Two French Glazed Pots in Confit Pot Form

H 11 in Dm 8.5 in
Two French Confit Glazed Terracotta Jars
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Two glazed terracotta jugs of French confit pots with good traditional form and fine color. Dimensions: Green 9" diameter x 11 1/2" high. Yellow 9" diameter x 11 1/4" high. Condi...
Category

French French Provincial Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Terracotta

Two French Confit Glazed Terracotta Jars
Two French Confit Glazed Terracotta Jars

Two French Confit Glazed Terracotta Jars

H 11.5 in Dm 9 in
Antique Small Wine Press, Can Sit on Table Top
Located in Round Top, TX
This wine press is a fun find, handcrafted from oak around the turn of the century. The heavy gauge of the hand-thread iron shows dramatically against the oak, creating a strong visu...
Category

Hungarian Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Wood

Antique Small Wine Press, Can Sit on Table Top
Antique Small Wine Press, Can Sit on Table Top

Antique Small Wine Press, Can Sit on Table Top

H 28 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in
Primitive Hardwood Dining Stool, circa Early 20th Century, Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Rustic, hollowed out block stool from the northern mountains of Tonalixco, Puebla. These are typically used by the fire to congregate and eat together. The patina on these pieces is ...
Category

Mexican Primitive Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Hardwood

Primitive Hardwood Dining Stool, circa Early 20th Century, Mexico
Primitive Hardwood Dining Stool, circa Early 20th Century, Mexico

Primitive Hardwood Dining Stool, circa Early 20th Century, Mexico

H 7.75 in W 17.75 in D 8.5 in
Primitive Styled Hardwood Dining Stool from Mexico, circa 1920s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Rustic, hollowed out block stool from the northern mountains of Puebla. These are typically used by the fire to congregate and eat together. The patina on these pieces is important t...
Category

Mexican Primitive Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Hardwood

Primitive Styled Hardwood Dining Stool from Mexico, circa 1920s
Primitive Styled Hardwood Dining Stool from Mexico, circa 1920s

Primitive Styled Hardwood Dining Stool from Mexico, circa 1920s

H 8.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Antique Clay Amphora Vessel Floor Vase Primitive Greek Earthenware Pottery
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique clay Amphora vessel floor vase primitive Greek earthenware pottery 34" Large antique vessel or amphora (amphorae) urn / vase or jar. Fe...
Category

Primitive Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Clay Amphora Vessel Floor Vase Primitive Greek Earthenware Pottery
Antique Clay Amphora Vessel Floor Vase Primitive Greek Earthenware Pottery

Antique Clay Amphora Vessel Floor Vase Primitive Greek Earthenware Pottery

H 33.5 in Dm 18 in

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