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Style: Primitive
Large 19th Century Swedish Wooden Trencher Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Large 19th century Swedish wooden trencher bowl. Hand carved wood serving trencher or dough bowl. Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage met...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Alva Console Table Made from Reclaimed Pine, Built to Order by Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This reclaimed pine console table is seen here in 96" x 14", however it can be built in any size. Because each table is bench-made in our own Los Angeles workshop you can influence ...
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2010s American Primitive Furniture

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Nordic Carved Oak Corner Chair
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted Swedish corner chair from the 1930s, made from solid oak. The chair features elegant carved detailing, highlighting the craftsmanship of the period. Its compact...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Eastern European Slip-Decorated Earthenware Jug, Hungary or Romania, Early 20th
Located in New York, NY
Rustic hand-thrown earthenware jug with bulbous body, tall neck, and expressive pulled handle. Decorated in ochre, black, green, and cobalt slip beneath a transparent glaze, forming ...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Portrait of a man by Evert Jan Ligtelijn in the style of Rembrandt Van Rijn
Located in Diest, BE
Evert Jan Ligtelijn, pseudonym Luciénte (13 November 1893, in Amsterdam - 26 December 1975, Laren) The painter Evert Jan Ligtelijn was a productive painter of very diverse subjects....
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1930s Dutch Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

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...
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Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Matte Dark Brown Glazed Lamp from Antique Chinese Oil Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Matte dark brown glazed lamp from antique Chinese oil jar. Newly-made custom lamp from lamps made with antique Chinese oil storage jar. Natural-color t...
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2010s Belgian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

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...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Nautical Ship Bench
Antique Nautical Ship Bench
$3,900 Sale Price
43% Off
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 f...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Fir

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

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Cane

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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Primitive Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Wooden Mythical Animal Mask Mounted on Black Lacquer Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
Antique mythical animal wooden mask from Southeast Asia mounted on a custom black lacquer base. This antique wooden mask hails from the mystic realms of Southeast Asia and carries wi...
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19th Century Asian Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Ethiopian Carved Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles while sleeping, Ethiopian women would traditionally rest their heads on these petite wooden stands. The combination of conic base and con...
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive Stool / Mortar 1860s-1920s / Side Table Wabisabi Naga Tribe
Located in ECHT, NL
Monumental sculptural Nagaland Stool / mortar. One of a kind charming authentic primitive Object made of a single solid hardwood. Hand carved by the Naga tribe in India, ca 1860s-19...
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Early 20th Century Indian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Factory Racing Car Art Toy Mold / Pattern
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage wooden factory car mold / pattern. Stamped "GS P7 -20-27".
Category

Early 20th Century North American Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

American 19th Century Cherry Bowl Hand Carved
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This is a wonderful American 19th-century primitive cherry bowl or trencher, hand carved very thin 1/4" think, an extraordinary amount of work went into making this bowl without dama...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Painted Primitive Covered Finger Staved Sugar Pail, Bucket or Firkin
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This folk art finger staved covered sugar bucket or firkin shows no indication of a specific maker, or country of origin. We presume this covered bucket...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Early 20th Century French Primitive Curved Wooden Bench
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A unique and original large early 20th Century French wooden demi-lune bench. Entwined straw rushed seating rests upon a curved iron framework supported by six slotted, bolted and de...
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Furniture

Materials

Iron

Circular Antique Butcher Block
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Crafted by hand with great surface. markings showing age and heavy use, recently clened an restored and ready to use.
Category

1940s Mexican Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Circular Antique Butcher Block
Circular Antique Butcher Block
$750 Sale Price
25% Off
Sumba Stone Round Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 3.5" thick antique stone from the island of Sumba. Set on a teak wood minimalist base. Perfect as a side table, entrance table or a small dini...
Category

2010s Primitive Furniture

Materials

Stone

19th C. Large Rustic American Pine Low Trestle Coffee/Cocktail Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare old distressed folding table from the 1800's. Original hardware stamped "pat. Jan 2nd 1883". Serves as a large coffee/cocktail table...
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1880s American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Iron

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 Furniture

Materials

Wood

Wabi-Sabi 18th Century Primitive Carpathian Mountain Cupboard Rustic Farmhouse
Located in London, GB
A statement 18th century cupboard from the Carpathian Mountain region. Primitively constructed from roughly hewn mixed hardwood timber, with two planked doors which open to reveal a ...
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18th Century Balkan Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Beech, Oak, Pine

Antique American Primitive Blue Green Distress Painted Bookcase Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique American Primitive Blue/Green Distress Painted Bookcase Cupboard Cabinet. Ite...
Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

RRL Wooden Sliding Lid Crate Ralph Lauren? Perishable Burn Mark Storage Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
RRL Wooden Sliding Lid Crate Ralph Lauren? Perishable Burn Mark Storage Box. Item features burned "RRL" and "Perishable" to sides. I am told these were used to transport items betwee...
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Late 20th Century Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rustic Swedish Herb Turned Bowl with Makers Brand
Located in Houston, TX
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...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique French Jailhouse Door Top Table
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Very substantial and unique antique oak wood table. The top is a thick and chunky ancient French jailhouse door (ca. 1600's) married with a 19th...
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18th Century French Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Primitive Tribal Persian Lion Rug, Cream, Gray, Black, Wool and Silk, 8 x 10
Located in New York, NY
From Orley Shabahang’s Animal collection, “Lion” is a bold tribute to tribal symbolism and artisan virtuosity. Hand-knotted in 2016 featuring master weaver Bahram Shabahang's signatu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Handcrafted Terracotta Pitcher Rustic Amphora-Style Clay Vessel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique handcrafted terracotta pot is a striking example of traditional pottery, featuring a beautifully aged patina and a timeless, rustic charm. Likely originating from Europe...
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Early 20th Century European Primitive Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Trestle Table in Solid Walnut, Built to Order by Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This distressed trestle table has a painted base and is made from vintage walnut. It is seen here 114" x 40", however it can be built in any size. Because each table is bench-made i...
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2010s American Primitive Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Early Key Trade Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early zink 3D skeleton key with some original paint. I'm guessing it date to the late 1800s. It measures an impressive 6 foot.
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rare Antique Teak Wood Bench or Chaise
Located in New York, NY
Impressive eighteen inch wide single slab chaise or bench. Beautiful patina on this aged organic teak slab. Perfect in a modern setting. The old with the new. Full dimensions; 64" lo...
Category

1930s Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

African carved hardwood figure of a Maasai warrior, signed, circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This superb beautifully carved hardwood sculpture is of a native African Maasai warrior sitting in a semi kneeling pose. He has powerful masculine featu...
Category

Mid-20th Century African Primitive Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

The Ethiopian Procession Cross: A Radiant Symbol of Faith, Guardian of Sacred
Located in Ixelles, BE
The Ethiopian Procession Cross: A Radiant Symbol of Faith, Guardian of Sacred Mysteries. Artistic and Historical Description This Ethiopian procession cross, of rare beauty, embodies a long tradition of Christian religious art...
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Brass

1950s American Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s American hand-painted carnival ride panel.
Category

1950s North American Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Abstract primitive head Fragment of a Dogon Sculpture."
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A beautifully patined Dogon fragment of a head sculpture. Because of its natural wear perhaps even being more abstract and natural. As African art inspired the European modernist mov...
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Early 20th Century Malian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Artisan Tribal-Style Stone Vessel
Located in Houston, TX
Artisan tribal-style stone vessel hand-crafted in oolitic limestone.
Category

2010s European Primitive Furniture

Materials

Limestone

19th C. Swedish Long Rustic Iron and Wood Plank Bench
Located in North Miami, FL
A beautiful Scandinavian country wooden bench top on black iron base in original aged coloring. Solid long bench.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Handcrafted Terracotta Water Jug – Rustic Earthenware Pot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite antique terracotta water jug is a testament to the beauty of traditional craftsmanship. Hand-formed and kiln-fired, this earthenware vessel showcases a gracefully curv...
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Early 20th Century European Primitive Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century American Shelf with Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lovely early American apothecary cabinet with ceramic knobs and 18 drawers. This is a versatile piece that can be used in any room. Solid wood construction. Measurements are 7...
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Large Hammered Brass Spittoon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Russian Imperial brass spittoon with rounded hammered body and wide tulip mouth rests on three ball feet. The patinated vessel can be used for floral ar...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Primitive Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Primitive Oval-Shaped Dug Out Bowl from Sweden
Located in Houston, TX
Large primitive oval-shaped dug out bowl from Sweden dating to the mid-19th century. Traces of reddish oxblood color paint on bowl exterior. Interior of bowl is scrubbed leaving a darkened finish that highlights the beautiful wood grain of the fruitwood. Inscribed on bottom "PER SODERBERG...
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1850s Swedish Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Continental Pine Cupboard Probably German c. Early 18th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This antique continental pine cupboard, likely German and dating to the early 18th century, is a fine example of early European craftsmanship. The cabinet features heavy paneled door...
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Early 18th Century German Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Pine

Unusual Large Decorative Antique Papier Mâché Bowl - Shelf Art
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An unusually large Paper Mache (Papier Mâché) bowl, organic form with a superb earthy colour tone. Constructed from the ancient technique known as Papier Mâché, the bowl has a wonde...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Paper

Antique Hand Carved Chair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina and details on the arms and legs of this hand carved teak chair. Circa 1950. Full dimensions; 21" wide at the front x 16" wide...
Category

1950s Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Late 19th Century European Table Top Cabinet with Great Storage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European workbench or table from the late 19th century with contemporary additions. This antique farmhouse style table from Europe features a rect...
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19th Century European Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique African Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 19th century indigo textiles from Africa, made into fabulous pillows. Antique textile on both sides with concealed zipper and inserts included. Large collection available. ...
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19th Century Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Metal

Framed Antique Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved panel from Toraja. Framed in a minimalist black teak wood shadow box. This carving symbolizes the protection of the home. Great art piece. This antique carving...
Category

Early 1900s Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Italian Terra Cotta Mask Tea Light Sconce 1960 s
Located in North Miami, FL
Primitive style sculptural clay mask candle sconce made in Italy. Hand made in an aged adobe color with a place for a single candle inside. Mask has a metal frame which gives the pie...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Metal

Bleached Swedish Lapland Ale Bowl with Handle
Located in Houston, TX
Bleached Swedish Lapland ale bowl with handle. Hand-carved sycamore with scrubbed surface. Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will include some, or all, of the...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Sycamore

Blue Primitive Folk Art Dressoir, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This charming 19th-century dressoir embodies the rustic elegance of primitive folk art, making it a statement piece for any interior. Crafted from solid wood, this piece features a w...
Category

19th Century French Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Substantial Driftwood Table Lamp on Mahogany Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Circa 1940s sculptural driftwood table lamp with organic form and large size. Beautiful, natural patina and good age present. Mahogany oval base has been refinished; driftwood is i...
Category

1940s American Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Driftwood, Mahogany

Italian Terra Cotta Mask Tea Light Sconce 1960 s
Located in North Miami, FL
Primitive style sculptural clay mask candle sconce made in Italy. Hand made in an aged adobe color with a place for a single candle inside. Mask has a metal frame which gives the pie...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Metal

Oak Table Lamp in Syle of Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
1940s Hand carved oak table lamp in the style of charles dudouyt with brass fittings. Sold without lampshade.  
Category

1940s Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Oak

Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Stunning hand carved teak arm chair with beautiful patina. The front legs and arm rests are beautifully fluted and hand carved. We have a collection of four all one of a kind. The pr...
Category

Early 1900s Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Primitive Sunbed by Helene Körting, Germany, 1925
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare sunbed by Helene Körting, Germany, 1925. This remarkable piece, Körting’s very first design, is crafted from lacquered wood, wicker, and metal castors, reflecting her innovative...
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1920s German Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Antique Canadian Country Primitive Wooden Colonial Spinning Wheel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Canadian Country Primitive Wooden Colonial Spinning Wheel. Item features 22" diameter spinning wheel, working foot pedal, signed "made in Canada" to underside, great patina s...
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Early 20th Century Canadian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

American Primitive Spindle Back Arm Chairs(Pair)
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful pair of American Primitive Rustic chairs with spindle backs and curved arms. In the Arts and Crats style, chairs like these are timeless and versatile. Use at a dining room...
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Early 20th Century American 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.