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Style: Primitive
Place of Origin: Asian
Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Side Table Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an antique Japanese primitive-style coffee table, believed to have been crafted in the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). Even after more than a century, it retains an overwhelming ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Antique Large Center Table / Sofa Table Low Table / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a large center table crafted from aged Japanese wood. The tabletop is an extremely large, heavy board, and its years of use have given it a natural, primitive texture. It is ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1900s / Side Table Sofa Table Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese low table in a primitive style, made simply by placing an aged wooden board atop a natural tree stump. Despite its minimal structure, it exudes an overwhelmin...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Side Table 1860s-1900s / Coffee Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese side table in a primitive style, dating back to the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). Originally used in a farmhouse, the piece still exudes a commanding presence e...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Side Table Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an antique Japanese coffee table in a primitive style. It is believed to have been crafted in the Meiji period (1860s–1900s), and even after more than a century, it retains a...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Large Low Table / Sofa Table Center Table / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a large low table made from old Japanese wood. The tabletop is a very large, heavy board, and over the years, its surface has developed a natural, primitive texture. While i...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

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Hardwood, Cedar

Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair 1940s-1960s / Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese primitive-style side chair, crafted sometime during the mid-Showa period (1940s–1960s). It is a one-of-a-kind piece carved entirely from a single large block ...
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1940s Japanese Vintage Primitive Furniture

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wooden Coffee Table/ Side Table/ 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This coffee table is made from an old Japanese mortar. It's crafted from zelkova wood and is thought to have been hand-carved using tools. It's larger than most, giving it a striking...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Hand-Crafted 20th-Century Iron-Clay Terracotta Olive Jar, Central Anatolia
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century terracotta olive jar originates from Central Anatolia, where dense, iron-rich clay and open-kiln firing produced durable vessels intended for storing and transporti...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Clay

Japanese Antique Primitive Side Chair 1900s-1940s / Display Stand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese primitive-style stool or stand, believed to have been crafted in the early Showa period (1900s–1940s). The material appears to be kiri (paulownia wood), known...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Petite Indian Bronze Ganesha Shrine, c. 1700
Located in Chicago, IL
Well-loved and richly worn, this petite bronze traveling shrine from North India depicts the Hindu god Ganesha. Attributed to 17th century or later, the palm-sized icon reveals its a...
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Late 17th Century Indian Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Side Table Crafted from an Antique Japanese Mortar with Brass Top
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This unique side table is crafted from an original usu—a traditional Japanese mortar—dating back to the Meiji period (1868–1912). The rich, sculptural form and weathered surface tell...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese antiques wood table /wabi-sabi side table / primitive wood table / stan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This table is made from branches repurposed from some of Japan's most antique folk tools, combined with old zelkova planks. Its small size makes it suitable for use as a side table o...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Japanese wabi sabi Usu table, low coffee table wood mortar mingei primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Hand crafted, Hand-carved antique wooden mortar, "Usu" in Japanese. Hollowed out from the single solid wood of Keyaki (Zelkova). Circa 1870s-1920s (Meiji to Taisho period) estimate ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Japanese Antique Wooden Horse Tricycle 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Object
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old wooden tricycle made in Japan during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). An exceptionally rare piece in the history of Japanese toys, it was once used by children more tha...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Wooden Door / Interior Decoration / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese door. It is thought to date from the Edo or Meiji period. It was used as the door of a traditional warehouse called a "kura." In Japan, old storehouses are ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Primitive Stool 1950s-1970s / Side Chair Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese primitive-style stool, crafted in the mid-Shōwa period (1950s–1970s). Though simple in form, it carries a distinctive and compelling presence. Made from a sin...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Cedar

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
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Reed

Japanese antique Primitive Wooden Bench or Stool, Meiji Era 1868-1912 Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique small bench was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). The seat is made of chestnut wood, offering a sturdy texture and gentle natural grain. The legs are uniquely desig...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese wood table /wabi-sabi table / primitive table / exhibition wood table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wabi-sabi table made by combining driftwood and a new tabletop. The base of the table is made of the same wood, and it has three legs, so it is very strong and sturdy. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Center Table / Sofa Table Coffee Table / Wabi-sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This table is an original piece made from old Japanese wood. The tabletop is a heavy, strong board that was used as a workbench for many years. Its rough appearance is marked by saw...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Old wooden sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden sculpture. No details are known, but it was found in Japan. It appears to be based on a European female figure. So it is estimated to have been made afte...
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20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Stone Mortar 1860s-1900s / Stone Bowl Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese stone “yagen” (medicine grinder), believed to have been used during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). Though simple in form, it carries with it the silent prese...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Stone

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

Petite Nepalese Bronze Ganesha Shrine, c. 1700
Located in Chicago, IL
Well-loved and richly worn, this petite bronze traveling shrine depicts the Hindu god Ganesha. Attributed to 17th/18th century Nepal, the palm-sized icon is sculpted of bronze and fi...
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Early 18th Century Nepalese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Authentic Furniture Products Japan Milking Stool Smith Watson Park Avenue
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An Authentic Furniture Products milking stool. Made in Japan, this stool is designed after the Smith & Watson Park Avenue Milking Stool, or maybe vice versa... The seat is actually ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Persian Wool Rug with Stylized Animal Motif, Green and Ivory, 2x3
Located in New York, NY
Playful yet sophisticated, this small Persian carpet from the 1990s features a stylized animal at its center, framed by trees, floral motifs, and a patterned border in earthy tones. ...
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1990s Persian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wool

Japanese Old Display Stand 1940s-1960s / Primitive Side Table Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese display stand, crafted in the mid-Shōwa period (1940s–1960s). It is a rare, handcrafted piece that beautifully reflects the sensitivity and skill of Japanese ...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Weathered Keyaki Wood Block 1900s-1940s / Figurine
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an antique, weathered block of Japanese keyaki (zelkova) wood. It is estimated to date from the early 1900s to the 1940s. Its form, shaped over many decades, carries a presen...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Tall Double-Handled Terracotta Storage Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Ves
Located in London, GB
This tall double-handled terracotta jar is a fine example of early 20th-century Mediterranean pottery — practical in origin yet sculptural in form. Hand-thrown from coarse earthen cl...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Clay

Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair 1940s-1960s / Stool Display Stand Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This chair embodies the essence of Japanese primitive design, crafted in the mid-20th century (circa 1940s–1960s). Made from tochi (Japanese horse chestnut), a rare domestic hardwood...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Turkish Terracotta Storage Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Pottery
Located in London, GB
This antique terracotta storage jar embodies the quiet beauty and utility of early 20th-century Anatolian craftsmanship. Hand-thrown in rural Turkey, its tall, tapered silhouette and...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Clay

Mythical Beast 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 beast ready to pounce. Once used by a food vendor in a southeast Asian mark...
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Iron

Primitive Naga Organic Tribe Chair In Solid Teak.
Located in ECHT, NL
One of a kind charming authentic primitive stump chair made in a single solid hardwood. Hand carved by the Naga tribe in India, ca 1970s. A nice wabi sabi piece in good vintage condi...
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20th Century Indian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood, Teak

1900s-30s Large Japanese Antique hardwood wooden trough, Wabi sabi mingei decor
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Large Antique Japanese hand-curbed wooden trough, hand-crafted circa 1900s - 1930s estimated from the material, style conditions. Hollowed out from the single solid wood of Key...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Turkish Antique 20th-Century Hand-Thrown Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century hand-thrown terracotta table lamp was formed in Anatolia from dense local clay, and smoke-fired to an intense earth-red patina, evoking the sun-baked clay landscape...
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1930s Turkish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Handcrafted Vintage Turkish Clay Jar, Rustic Pottery Vase
Located in London, GB
Bring timeless character to your space with this vintage Anatolian clay jar, a handcrafted vessel that reflects the rich pottery traditions of Anatolia. With its earthy tones, organi...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Clay

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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Pottery, Earthenware

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

Japanese Antique Wooden Brazier/Hibachi Brazier/1868-1912s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese brazier. It is made of zelkova wood and is thought to date back to the Meiji period. It features the strong grain of zelkova...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Copper

antique Japanese wabi sabi Konebachi, hand-carved dough bowl, primitive, mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique wooden dough bowl, Konebachi. - Hand-carved from the one solid wood piece , circa 1870s - 1900s. dough bowls were widely owned by the ordinary Japanese households, the most ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Furniture

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Wood

Hand-Thrown Turkish Ceramic Terracotta Table Lamp 20th-Century Antique
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century hand-thrown terracotta table lamp is shaped from Mediterranean clay and finished in a soft blush tone — an effect of natural firing and mineral variation in the kil...
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1930s Turkish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Antique 20th-Century Hand-Thrown Terracotta Olive-Oil Pot Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
This hand-thrown terracotta jar, originally produced in western Turkey near Izmir for storing freshly pressed olive oil, has been sensitively converted into a table lamp. Formed from...
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1930s Turkish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

antique Japanese wabi sabi Konebachi, large hand-carved dough bowl, primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique wooden dough bowl, Konebachi. - Hand-carved from the one solid wood piece , circa 1870s - 1900s. dough bowls were widely owned by the ordinary Japanese households, the most ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Driftwood Steel Side Table – Natural Wabi-Sabi Modern Design
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A sculptural side table crafted from naturally formed Japanese driftwood paired with an industrial stainless-steel tabletop. The organic, fluid structure of the driftwood contrasts b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

20th Century Turkish Amphora
Located in London, GB
This vintage 20th-century Turkish amphora is a rare Anatolian clay vessel that beautifully enhances rustic, Mediterranean, cottagecore, farmhouse, and ...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Clay

Japanese Antique Wooden Block Workbench 1900s-1940s / Display Stand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese wooden block workbench, believed to have been used in the early Showa period (1900s–1940s). The material is zelkova (keyaki) wood. The countless scratches, dents, and the smoothness of its surface are proof of the many years of daily use and the touch of human hands that have polished it over time. The iron fittings remaining on the surface tell the story of the work once performed here, while also serving as a striking visual accent. The inherent durability and beautiful grain of zelkova have gained even greater depth through the passage of time, creating a unique and irreplaceable texture. Left as it is, it stands as a powerful art piece; as a display stand, it functions beautifully to enhance the presence of whatever is placed upon it. There is a slight tilt, but this too is part of its individuality, telling the tale of its long history. It is not in perfection, but in the imperfections shaped by time, that the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi resides. This wooden workbench is more than just an old tool — it is a sculptural object that reflects the era and the lives of the people who used it. Whether in a home interior, gallery, or as store display furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

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Wood

20th Century Mediterranean Hand-Crafted Terracotta Clay Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century handcrafted terracotta table lamp was originally formed as a traditional harvest jar — a vessel once used for storing grains, oil, or olives across the Mediterranea...
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1930s Turkish Vintage Primitive Furniture

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Ceramic, Clay

Japanese Wall Art / Japanese objet / wabi-sabi art / primitive wall art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wall art made using some of the material from an old Japanese door. This is a wooden door reinforced with galvanized iron sheets. It's a convenient size that doesn't take...
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2010s Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Tin

Stylized South Arabian Stele in Sandstone – Pre-Islamic Primitive Sculpture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This South Arabian sandstone stele is a decorative sculpture inspired by the pre-Islamic funerary pillars of ancient Yemen. Entirely hand-carved in natural, sand-toned stone, it refl...
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20th Century Yemeni Primitive Furniture

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Sandstone

Handcrafted Rugged Earthenware Amphora Vase
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Handcrafted Rugged Earthenware Storage Amphora, a piece that embodies the essence of Mediterranean craftsmanship and rustic charm. This amphora, traditionally used fo...
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1930s Turkish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Horn and Shell Servers - a Pair
Located in Austin, TX
These serving utensils are handmade by a Vietnamese artist, and have a decidedly organic feel to them.. They are made of horn and shell. The shell handles are beautifully finished, s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Primitive Furniture

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Horn, Shell

Japanese old wood stand / Exhibition stand wabi-sabi / primitive wood stand /
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This display stand is made by combining old wooden sleepers with a newly made tabletop. The top of the display stand is finished with cashew paint, like lacquer, and has a jet blac...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

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Wood

Set of Early 20th Century Indian Masala Trays
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of early 20th century Indian hand-carved wood masala trays embodies the rich cultural heritage and artisanal craftsmanship of their origin. Originally used in kitchens to pr...
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Early 20th Century Indian Primitive Furniture

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Wood

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture Four Abstract tribal style wild nature glamping
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Casa guadix. Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material: Camphor. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.  
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2010s Japanese Primitive Furniture

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Wood

Antique Carved Teak Wood Indian Door/Gate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Individually hand crafted Teak door in early 20th century. Industrial metal details. Two salvaged doors that have been barred together to make one larg...
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Early 20th Century Indian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Iron

XL Tall Handcrafted Vintage Turkish Terracotta Table Lamp, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A tall vintage Turkish terracotta table lamp, hand-thrown using traditional Anatolian pottery techniques and dating to the 20th century. The lamp features a warm russet-toned clay su...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Japanese Antique massive burl wood slab Sculpture wabi sabi art piece objet dart
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
from North part of Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. Antique massive wood lump, burl wood slab can be displayed as an unique art piece to add the taste of wabi sabi, or the touch of natu...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

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

Antique Islamic Primitive Copper Water Jug Ewer, Ottoman Empire, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
PRIMITIVE ANTIQUE JUG/EWER Handmade from a number of metals with a hand-hammered copper main body dovetailed with a brass base and wrought iron handle. ...
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19th Century Turkish Antique Primitive Furniture

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Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

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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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