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Style: Primitive
Stand Alone German Primitive Farmers Chair Wooden Stabelle Carved Back
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This beautiful old German Stabelle is a typical farmers' chair. This chair has unique bobbin legs. The chair is primitivly made. The construction is based on an interlocking system. ...
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Mid-20th Century German Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Stand Alone German Primitive Farmers Chair Wooden Stabelle Carved Back
Stand Alone German Primitive Farmers Chair Wooden Stabelle Carved Back

Stand Alone German Primitive Farmers Chair Wooden Stabelle Carved Back

Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be used as a low side table. A piece of art. This chair was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese ...
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19th Century Ivorian Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table
Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table

Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table

Pair Primitive American Antique 19th Century Spindle Back Wood Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair primitive American antique 19th-century spindle or rod back wood chairs. Handmade with original surface that was painted in brown and peach and shows lot...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Chairs

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Hardwood

Pair Primitive American Antique 19th Century Spindle Back Wood Chairs
Pair Primitive American Antique 19th Century Spindle Back Wood Chairs

Pair Primitive American Antique 19th Century Spindle Back Wood Chairs

Antique Dutch Oak and Rush Turner's Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful antique Dutch Turner's chair, full of Wabi-Sabi style. Timeless Dutch craftsmanship, antique 1800's with rush seating and an imperfect wooden structure. Chairs is in excel...
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19th Century Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Antique Dutch Oak and Rush Turner's Chair
Antique Dutch Oak and Rush Turner's Chair

Antique Dutch Oak and Rush Turner's Chair

Antique Primitive Chair 1900s / Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old style primitive chair. Its age is estimated to be furniture from the 1860s to 1900s. While the details are unknown, it is believed to have been made in France. The design i...
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Primitive Chair 1900s / Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Antique Primitive Chair 1900s / Side Chair Wabi Sabi

Antique Primitive Chair 1900s / Side Chair Wabi Sabi

Vintage Primitive Pine and Leather Sling Chairs - a Pair
By Børge Mogensen, Ibisco Sedie, Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen, Arne Norell
Located in Raleigh, NC
A unique pair of vintage sling chairs. Primitive in style with earthy tones. The frames are made from pine wood rich in a golden color and rounded to smooth perfection. The backrest ...
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1970s American Vintage Primitive Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Pine

Vintage Primitive Pine and Leather Sling Chairs - a Pair
Vintage Primitive Pine and Leather Sling Chairs - a Pair

Vintage Primitive Pine and Leather Sling Chairs - a Pair

Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool, Mid Century in Wabi Sabi Style, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural solid wooden vintage stool. Made in Africa, mid 20th century. A charming decorative object for the modern interior with a fine patina. Perfectly suited as either a foot...
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Mid-20th Century African Primitive Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool, Mid Century in Wabi Sabi Style, 1940s
Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool, Mid Century in Wabi Sabi Style, 1940s

Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool, Mid Century in Wabi Sabi Style, 1940s

Antique 1820s Set of Six Ladder Back Chairs Rush Seat Paint Decorated
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Great set of six paint decorated rush seat chairs.. True antique primitive pieces that came out my Historic 1769 Hudson Valley New York Property. These pieces carefully handpicked fo...
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1820s American Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique 1820s Set of Six Ladder Back Chairs Rush Seat Paint Decorated
Antique 1820s Set of Six Ladder Back Chairs Rush Seat Paint Decorated

Antique 1820s Set of Six Ladder Back Chairs Rush Seat Paint Decorated

Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique African hand carved chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with multiple motifs. This folding chair is made from a single piece of ébéniste wood from west Africa. Also called guard chair, the palaver chair...
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1950s African Vintage Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

5 Antique German Primitive Farmers Chairs Wooden Stabelle Carved Back and Legs
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Shipping Note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. Important Care Information: When purchasing a ch...
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Mid-20th Century German Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

5 Antique German Primitive Farmers Chairs Wooden Stabelle Carved Back and Legs
5 Antique German Primitive Farmers Chairs Wooden Stabelle Carved Back and Legs

5 Antique German Primitive Farmers Chairs Wooden Stabelle Carved Back and Legs

Antique 'Kubbestol' Trunk Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
A traditional Scandinavian 'Kubbestol' or trunk chair. Hewn from a single log, with a hollow center that can be used for storage.
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Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Pine

Antique 'Kubbestol' Trunk Chair
Antique 'Kubbestol' Trunk Chair

Antique 'Kubbestol' Trunk Chair

Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique African hand carved chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with multiple motifs. This folding chair is made from a single piece of ébéniste wood from west Africa. Also called guard chair, the palaver chair...
Category

1950s African Vintage Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

Primitive Rustic Minimal Chair Stool, Asia, 19th Century
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
An antique Asian rustic low chair from the 19th century, most likely from burma. carved seat back with handwoven seat presenting a lovely weathered...
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1850s Burmese Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Primitive Rustic Minimal Chair Stool, Asia, 19th Century
Primitive Rustic Minimal Chair Stool, Asia, 19th Century

Primitive Rustic Minimal Chair Stool, Asia, 19th Century

African Wooden Chair or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be used as a low side table. A piece of art. We only source the best. ...
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19th Century Ivorian Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

African Wooden Chair or Side Table
African Wooden Chair or Side Table

African Wooden Chair or Side Table

Pair of Primitive French Antique Style Side Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful chairs full of Wabi-Sabi style. French craftsmanship, antique 1800's with lovingly handmade details and perfectly imperfect wooden structure. The craftsmanship details on t...
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19th Century Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Primitive French Antique Style Side Chairs
Pair of Primitive French Antique Style Side Chairs

Pair of Primitive French Antique Style Side Chairs

Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A charming primitive early 19th century Swedish / Scandinavian armchair. Great Patina and organic look. It's more than a simple armchair, there is a sculptural quality to it. Not onl...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair
Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair

Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair

19th Century Rawhide Primitive Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare set of 8 handmade wooden dining chairs with rawhide seats, c. 1850's. Each chair has a ladder back with woven rawhide seats and saw marks are clearly visible. These ch...
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

19th Century Rawhide Primitive Chairs, c. 1850
19th Century Rawhide Primitive Chairs, c. 1850

19th Century Rawhide Primitive Chairs, c. 1850

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 Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Primitive Naga Organic Tribe Chair In Solid Teak.
Primitive Naga Organic Tribe Chair In Solid Teak.

Primitive Naga Organic Tribe Chair In Solid Teak.

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...
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Early 1900s Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair
Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair

Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair

Antique Colonial Low Chair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful teak framed colonial chair with lovely patina. Hand-carved feet and restored hand-woven rattan. A classic chair for any space. Includes a linen seat pillow. Full dimensions...
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1940s Vintage Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Antique Colonial Low Chair
Antique Colonial Low Chair

Antique Colonial Low Chair

African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. Rare with 6 hand carved bevelled legs and motif on the back rest. This can also be used...
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19th Century Ivorian Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast

African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast

Pair of Antique Wooden Barrel Arm Chairs Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful pair of antique chairs full of Wabi-Sabi style. These chairs have perfectly imperfect raw wooden structure. The craftsmanship details on them is unmatched. Chairs are in ...
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Early 20th Century Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Wooden Barrel Arm Chairs Chairs
Pair of Antique Wooden Barrel Arm Chairs Chairs

Pair of Antique Wooden Barrel Arm Chairs Chairs

Tree Chair 2 - Sculptural Post-Modern Handcrafted Side Chair
By Nicholas Tilma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tree Chair 2 is a sculpted plywood chair. It’s visual language references natural forms – skeletons and bones, dinosaur anatomy, and dead branches, smooth and free of bark; all while...
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2010s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Tree Chair 2 - Sculptural Post-Modern Handcrafted Side Chair
Tree Chair 2 - Sculptural Post-Modern Handcrafted Side Chair

Tree Chair 2 - Sculptural Post-Modern Handcrafted Side Chair

Primitive Irish Hedge Chair
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Beautiful primitive 19th Century Irish Hedge Chair in ash. Wonderful piece with great patina and overall presence. Perfectly usable too.
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Late 19th Century Irish Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Ash

Primitive Irish Hedge Chair
Primitive Irish Hedge Chair

Primitive Irish Hedge Chair

18th Century Primitive Child Chair
Located in Stockbridge, GA
18th century Primitive child chair.
Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century Primitive Child Chair
18th Century Primitive Child Chair

18th Century Primitive Child Chair

Set of Eight American Tiger Maple and Walnut Fancy Chairs. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of eight American tiger maple and walnut fancy chairs with carved floral backs, original rush seats, and terminating on turned bulbous legs with stret...
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Chairs

Set of Eight American Tiger Maple and Walnut Fancy Chairs. Circa 1810
Set of Eight American Tiger Maple and Walnut Fancy Chairs. Circa 1810

Set of Eight American Tiger Maple and Walnut Fancy Chairs. Circa 1810

Andrianna Shamaris Colonial Teak Wood and Rattan Chair
Located in New York, NY
Antique Colonial teak and rattan chairs. Set of 3 available. The price reflects one chair. Own an Andrianna Shamaris original. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic ...
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Early 1900s Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Colonial Teak Wood and Rattan Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Colonial Teak Wood and Rattan Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Colonial Teak Wood and Rattan Chair

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...
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1950s Vintage Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Hand Carved Chair
Antique Hand Carved Chair

Antique Hand Carved Chair

Antique Bamboo Chair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this hand made antique bamboo ‘ lazy’ chair. The back rest tilts and the arms are extended to allow legs to rest upon. Full dimensions; 20.5″ wide x 23″ deep x 18...
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1940s Vintage Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Bamboo

Antique Bamboo Chair
Antique Bamboo Chair

Antique Bamboo Chair

Antique Teak Wood Decorative Chair
Located in New York, NY
Unique hand carved decorative teak chair from th island of Bali. Full dimensions; 27" wide x 19" deep x 16" seat height x 23" back rest high. This chair was hand made in the spirit ...
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1950s Vintage Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Teak Wood Decorative Chair
Antique Teak Wood Decorative Chair

Antique Teak Wood Decorative Chair

Early 20th Century Indonesian Village Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
An antique village chair of teak hardwood from rural Java, Indonesia, circa 1900s. Seat platform and back are of one solid element.
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Teak

Early 20th Century Indonesian Village Chair
Early 20th Century Indonesian Village Chair

Early 20th Century Indonesian Village Chair

American Curly Maple Child's Chair, circa 1870
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well loved beautifully carved curly maple child's chair with handmade pad. American, stamped: December 6 1870 - August 13 1871 In good antique conditio...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Maple

American Curly Maple Child's Chair, circa 1870
American Curly Maple Child's Chair, circa 1870

American Curly Maple Child's Chair, circa 1870

Make-Do Wood Shop Chair
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1930s or 1940s. A pitched machinist’s chair with striking Constructivist look. Features handmade wood scaffold construction supported by original casters. While we do not kn...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Make-Do Wood Shop Chair
Make-Do Wood Shop Chair

Make-Do Wood Shop Chair

Primitive chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, reclaimed wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Africa, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include and Andrianna Shamaris. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $228 and tops out at $12,000 while the average work can sell for $1,490.

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