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Style: Primitive
Rare Early English Dugout Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine and very rare early 18th century English oak dugout armchair, the generously sized body rough-hewn from a single oak tree trunk, showing adzed and drawn toolmarks and possessi...
Category

Early 18th Century English Antique Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Rare Early English Dugout Armchair
Rare Early English Dugout Armchair

Rare Early English Dugout Armchair

$12,500
Primitive Dug-Out Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive dug-out chair from Southeast Asia. Hand-carved from sold piece of hardwood. Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may cause antique and vintag...
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Primitive Dug-Out Chair
Primitive Dug-Out Chair

Primitive Dug-Out Chair

$3,600
19th Century English Barrelback Windsor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovable 19th century English barrelback Windsor arm chair with a graceful rounded crest-rail supported by several spindles, a sturdy saddle seat, splayed turned legs, and retaining...
Category

19th Century English Antique Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Elm

19th Century English Barrelback Windsor Chair
19th Century English Barrelback Windsor Chair

19th Century English Barrelback Windsor Chair

$3,200
Set of Two Ethnic Inspired Armchairs in the Style of the 30 s in Palm Wood E541
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
 Pair of ethnic armchairs in leather and cowhide, unidentified orgy. Solid wood frame, seat, back and armrests in cowhide. Beautiful vintage condition, with traces of time and use o...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide, Wood, Palmwood

Set of Two Ethnic Inspired Armchairs in the Style of the 30 s in Palm Wood E541
Set of Two Ethnic Inspired Armchairs in the Style of the 30 s in Palm Wood E541

Set of Two Ethnic Inspired Armchairs in the Style of the 30 s in Palm Wood E541

$4,233 / set
Pair Of Early C20th Provençal Rush Seat Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of early C20th Provençal rush seat armchairs. Wonderful rustic, hand-carved oak chairs from the Luberon. In excellent, solid condition with some light wear consistent with age....
Category

1910s French Vintage Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair Of Early C20th Provençal Rush Seat Armchairs
Pair Of Early C20th Provençal Rush Seat Armchairs

Pair Of Early C20th Provençal Rush Seat Armchairs

$1,741 / set
Swedish Modern, Set of Four Stump Chairs, Solid Wood with Bouclé Seats, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Swedish Modern, Set of Four Stump Chairs, Solid Wood with Bouclé Seats, 1960s
Swedish Modern, Set of Four Stump Chairs, Solid Wood with Bouclé Seats, 1960s

Swedish Modern, Set of Four Stump Chairs, Solid Wood with Bouclé Seats, 1960s

$5,800 / set
Antique 19th C Chestnut Oak Wood Primitive Small Bowed Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C Chestnut & Oak Wood Primitive Small Bowed Windsor Arm Chair. Item features a unique cat eye shaped seat, pegged construction, completely handmade frame, very nice anti...
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

Antique 19th C Chestnut Oak Wood Primitive Small Bowed Windsor Arm Chair
Antique 19th C Chestnut Oak Wood Primitive Small Bowed Windsor Arm Chair

Antique 19th C Chestnut Oak Wood Primitive Small Bowed Windsor Arm Chair

$895
Rare Primitive circa 1820 Irish Famine Rocking Armchair Original Timber
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this really quite lovely original circa 1820 Irish Famine rocking armchair in pine. A good looking and exceptionally...
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1820s Irish Antique Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Rare Primitive circa 1820 Irish Famine Rocking Armchair Original Timber
Rare Primitive circa 1820 Irish Famine Rocking Armchair Original Timber

Rare Primitive circa 1820 Irish Famine Rocking Armchair Original Timber

$2,716
Bamboo Shoot Armchairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of commanding primitive bamboo shoot frame armchairs with split woven bamboo seats and backs, France circa 1950's.
Category

1950s French Vintage Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo Shoot Armchairs
Bamboo Shoot Armchairs

Bamboo Shoot Armchairs

$12,750 / set
Wabi Sabi White Armchair, Latvia, 1900s
Located in Rīga, LV
Antique white painted armchair with beautiful faded surface. Love this asymmetric back form. Sturdy and fully functional.
Category

Early 20th Century Latvian Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Wabi Sabi White Armchair, Latvia, 1900s
Wabi Sabi White Armchair, Latvia, 1900s

Wabi Sabi White Armchair, Latvia, 1900s

$967
Primitive 19th Century Elm Rush Chair
Located in London, GB
A large, characterful 19th century vernacular chair, primitively constructed from heavily patinated elm with original woven rush seat. Irish, c. 1850.
Category

Mid-19th Century Irish Antique Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Elm

Primitive 19th Century Elm Rush Chair
Primitive 19th Century Elm Rush Chair

Primitive 19th Century Elm Rush Chair

$1,358 Sale Price
35% Off
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Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in crème, durabl...
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20th Century Polish Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Four 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Set of Four 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s

Set of Four 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s

$2,903 / set
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Set of Four Gray Boucle Shell Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. They are after full renovation upholstery and carpe...
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20th Century Polish Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of Four Gray Boucle Shell Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Set of Four Gray Boucle Shell Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Set of Four Gray Boucle Shell Chairs, Europe, 1960s

$3,386 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of Four Solid Pine Chairs by Roland Wilhelmsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of four pine chairs by Swedish designer Roland Wilhelmsson, crafted in solid, beautifully aged Scandinavian pine. Wilhelmsson’s work is known for its architectural clarity and ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Set of Four Solid Pine Chairs by Roland Wilhelmsson, Sweden, 1960s
Set of Four Solid Pine Chairs by Roland Wilhelmsson, Sweden, 1960s

Set of Four Solid Pine Chairs by Roland Wilhelmsson, Sweden, 1960s

$3,750 / set
H 25.8 in W 22.4 in D 17.72 in
Early rare chrome Bauhaus Marcel Breuer B 35 Armchairs, Thonet - 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Thonet - 1930, earliest model - good condition,original screws, one missing - suitable for new upholstery
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1920s German Vintage Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Early rare chrome Bauhaus Marcel Breuer B 35 Armchairs, Thonet - 1930s
Early rare chrome Bauhaus Marcel Breuer B 35 Armchairs, Thonet - 1930s

Early rare chrome Bauhaus Marcel Breuer B 35 Armchairs, Thonet - 1930s

$8,466 / set
H 32.68 in W 24.22 in D 31.7 in
Three-Piece Furniture Set in the Manner of F&C Osler
By F. C. Osler
Located in London, GB
This three-piece suite of furniture contains a two-seat sofa and two armchairs. The pieces are formed from faceted cut glass and green velvet in the style of F&C Osler, an English gl...
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20th Century European Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Glass

Three-Piece Furniture Set in the Manner of F&C Osler
Three-Piece Furniture Set in the Manner of F&C Osler

Three-Piece Furniture Set in the Manner of F&C Osler

$62,699 / set
H 47.25 in W 48.43 in D 22.05 in
Set of Four Chairs, 1960s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Maker Ton, Bystrice pod Hostýnem - Retro style, Expo 58, Brusel - Made in Czechoslovakia - Very good, original condition.
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1960s Czech Vintage Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Chairs, 1960s
Set of Four Chairs, 1960s

Set of Four Chairs, 1960s

$955 / set
H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in
Set of Two I. S. A. Bergamo Italian Floral upholstered Wingback Chairs, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This extravagant pair of armchairs was made in Italy in the 1950s by the manufacturer ISA Bergamo. The armchairs are covered with a unique, shiny silk fabric. The legs of the armchai...
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1950s Italian Vintage Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Two I. S. A. Bergamo Italian Floral upholstered Wingback Chairs, 1950s
Set of Two I. S. A. Bergamo Italian Floral upholstered Wingback Chairs, 1950s

Set of Two I. S. A. Bergamo Italian Floral upholstered Wingback Chairs, 1950s

$6,652 / set
H 37.41 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Set of Three Velvet Armchair, Melchiorre Bega Attributed, Italy, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of three Italian armchairs was designed in the 1950s. The design is by Melchiorre Bega. What is special about the set is that all three chairs have a different design but st...
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1950s Italian Vintage Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Three Velvet Armchair, Melchiorre Bega Attributed, Italy, 1950s
Set of Three Velvet Armchair, Melchiorre Bega Attributed, Italy, 1950s

Set of Three Velvet Armchair, Melchiorre Bega Attributed, Italy, 1950s

$15,725 / set
H 43.31 in W 26.78 in D 29.14 in
Alvar Aalto Rare Set of Early Armchairs, 1939
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Exceptionally rare set of early Alvar Aalto armchairs for O.Y Wilhelm Schauman A.B Jyväskylä, Finland, 1939. Custom ordered for NY World's Fair Restau...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto Rare Set of Early Armchairs, 1939
Alvar Aalto Rare Set of Early Armchairs, 1939

Alvar Aalto Rare Set of Early Armchairs, 1939

$17,215 Sale Price / set
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H 31.5 in W 24.22 in D 20.48 in
Set of Four Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pink Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful boucle italian fabric (color number 03). This chair can be cus...
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20th Century Polish Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of Four Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pink Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Set of Four Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pink Boucle, Europe, 1960s

Set of Four Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pink Boucle, Europe, 1960s

$3,386 / set
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Rush Armchairs
By Victor Courtray
Located in London, GB
A pair of oak and rush seat armchairs, the model often attributed to Victor Courtray (1896-1987) France, Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair of Rush Armchairs
Pair of Rush Armchairs

Pair of Rush Armchairs

$6,130
H 35.44 in W 22.25 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four 20th Century Camel Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in camel, dura...
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20th Century Polish Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Four 20th Century Camel Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Set of Four 20th Century Camel Boucle Chairs, 1960s

Set of Four 20th Century Camel Boucle Chairs, 1960s

$2,419 / set
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Previously Available Items
Japanese Antique Primitive Armchair 1860s-1920s / Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This primitive-style armchair is steeped in Japanese tradition and aesthetics. It was created in the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) for its powerful yet delicate beauty. Bold...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Armchair 1860s-1920s / Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Armchair 1860s-1920s / Side Chair Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Armchair 1860s-1920s / Side Chair Wabi Sabi

H 17.33 in W 20.67 in D 21.26 in
Japanese Antique Primitive ArmChair 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This account is operated by five different companies. As for me, I specialize in Japanese antiques and carefully selected items. With my 20 years of experience, I am re-proposing Jap...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive ArmChair 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Primitive ArmChair 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Primitive ArmChair 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi

H 16.93 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Japanese Antique Primitive ArmChair 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old primitive style armchair made in Japan. It was made in the Meiji era. (1860s-1920s) This powerful chair is boldly carved out of a large zelkova tree. The grain of...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive ArmChair 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Primitive ArmChair 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Primitive ArmChair 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi

H 16.15 in Dm 27.17 in
Antique Folk Art Handcrafted Swedish Armchair, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This fine handcrafted Folk Art Swedish armchair, dating from the early 20th century, is a striking example of Wabi-Sabi design, celebrating the beauty found in imperfection and age. ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Primitive Armchairs

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Wood, Oak, Seagrass

Antique Folk Art Handcrafted Swedish Armchair, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Antique Folk Art Handcrafted Swedish Armchair, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century

Antique Folk Art Handcrafted Swedish Armchair, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century

H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Hade Crafted Bent Willow Rustic Arm Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
These fine old chairs made to grace an Adirondack lodge's deep porch or lawn were made in the 1920's. Made most likely on site at a lodge and found in Upstate New York they are const...
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1920s American Vintage Primitive Armchairs

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Willow

Pair of Hade Crafted Bent Willow Rustic Arm Chairs
Pair of Hade Crafted Bent Willow Rustic Arm Chairs

Pair of Hade Crafted Bent Willow Rustic Arm Chairs

H 48 in W 29 in D 26 in
Pair of Wooden African Armchairs circa 1900 from the Dahomey Kingdom
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare pair of armchairs naively carved from a single piece of iroko timber by artisans local to Abomey for the Gbebanzin royal family of the Dahomey kingdom Perfect condition wonderf...
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Early 1900s Beninese Antique Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Wooden African Armchairs circa 1900 from the Dahomey Kingdom
Pair of Wooden African Armchairs circa 1900 from the Dahomey Kingdom

Pair of Wooden African Armchairs circa 1900 from the Dahomey Kingdom

H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in
Early 19th Century Irish Hedge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 19th century Irish Hedge chair with heavy oak arms and crestrail, oak spindles, an oak seat with an incredible surface, and splayed ...
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Irish Hedge Chair
Early 19th Century Irish Hedge Chair

Early 19th Century Irish Hedge Chair

H 29 in W 27 in D 26 in
Irish Ash Comb Back Armchair
Located in Houston, TX
Irish ash comb back armchair dating to the 19th century. Curved top rail, carved stick back, splayed arms, wedge seat and splayed squared legs. Traces of ear...
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Mid-19th Century Irish Antique Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Ash

Irish Ash Comb Back Armchair
Irish Ash Comb Back Armchair

Irish Ash Comb Back Armchair

H 27 in W 24 in D 18.75 in
Primitive Irish Gibson Chair
Located in London, GB
A primitive and very sculptural ‘Gibson’ type armchair constructed from sycamore and ash. Fantastic patina with a few historic repairs and traces of old paint. Irish, late 18th/early...
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1790s Irish Antique Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Sycamore

Primitive Irish Gibson Chair
Primitive Irish Gibson Chair

Primitive Irish Gibson Chair

H 22.84 in W 25.2 in L 22.84 in
Rustic Wabi-Sabi Arm Chair, Patina, Craftsmanship, 1890 s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Wabi-Sabi; arm chair; patina; Craftsmanship; 1890's; Oriental; Japanese inspired; Sweden; Swedisch antique; Rustic armchair with remarkable patina dating back from the 18...
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1890s Swedish Antique Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Rustic Wabi-Sabi Arm Chair, Patina, Craftsmanship, 1890 s
Rustic Wabi-Sabi Arm Chair, Patina, Craftsmanship, 1890 s

Rustic Wabi-Sabi Arm Chair, Patina, Craftsmanship, 1890 s

H 22.84 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
Antique Wooden Tripod Wabi Sabi Armchair, Early 18th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A decorative antique wabi sabi armchair from the early 18th century. This rustic item will fit in many interior styles. Scandinvian or Modern home ...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Tripod Wabi Sabi Armchair, Early 18th Century
Antique Wooden Tripod Wabi Sabi Armchair, Early 18th Century

Antique Wooden Tripod Wabi Sabi Armchair, Early 18th Century

H 31.89 in W 24.02 in D 14.97 in
Ash Chair, Belgium, circa 1760
Located in Culver City, CA
Ash chair Belgium circa 1760 Constructed in solid ash, with splayed legs and slab seat. Measures: 23.25” W x 31” D x 47.5” H x seat 16”.
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Late 18th Century Belgian Antique Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Ash

Ash Chair, Belgium, circa 1760
Ash Chair, Belgium, circa 1760

Ash Chair, Belgium, circa 1760

H 47.5 in W 23.25 in D 31 in

Primitive armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Ireland, Republic of, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include and Marcel Ramond. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,911 and tops out at $3,774 while the average work can sell for $3,002.

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