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Style: Primitive
20th Century Naga People's Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This 20th-century chair, hand-carved from a single piece of wood by the Naga people of India, is a remarkable blend of primitive charm and modern spirit. The Naga people, known for t...
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20th Century Indian Primitive Chairs

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Wood

20th Century Naga People's Chair
20th Century Naga People's Chair

20th Century Naga People's Chair

18th Century Primitive Oak Chair
Located in Newark, GB
A beautifully simple and rarely available 18th century hand crafted primitive chair, this has a lovely colour and patina to the wood and will make a wonderful statement piece for any...
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18th Century British Antique Primitive Chairs

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Oak

18th Century Primitive Oak Chair
18th Century Primitive Oak Chair

18th Century Primitive Oak Chair

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

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Wood

Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair

Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair

Rare Monoxyle Chair of Swedish Primitive Style
Located in Buxton, GB
This Rare Monoxyle Armchair is a unique piece of Vintage furniture in Brutaliste style, made of a single pine tree and hand carved during the early-mid1900s. Its round shape, raw woo...
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20th Century Swedish Primitive Chairs

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Hardwood

Rare Monoxyle Chair of Swedish Primitive Style
Rare Monoxyle Chair of Swedish Primitive Style

Rare Monoxyle Chair of Swedish Primitive Style

Metal Elephant Garden Folding Chair
Located in Munster, IN
This metal-framed garden chair is full of character. We love her shine with a healthy dose of patina to show off her long life. The elephant silhouette is simplistic, yet stunning. T...
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Late 20th Century Primitive Chairs

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Metal

Metal Elephant Garden Folding Chair
Metal Elephant Garden Folding Chair

Metal Elephant Garden Folding Chair

Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
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

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table
Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table

Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table

Antique Set of 6 Original Painted Pennsylvania Plank Bottom Chairs.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Set of 6 Original Painted Pennsylvania Plank Bottom Chairs. Rare set of six antique chairs (circa 1850) with Pennsylvania Amish origi...
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Chairs

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Wood

Antique Set of 6 Original Painted Pennsylvania Plank Bottom Chairs.
Antique Set of 6 Original Painted Pennsylvania Plank Bottom Chairs.

Antique Set of 6 Original Painted Pennsylvania Plank Bottom Chairs.

Primitive Milking Chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of primitive three-legged miniature milking chairs.
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1940s French Vintage Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Primitive Milking Chairs
Primitive Milking Chairs

Primitive Milking Chairs

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
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

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
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

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Colonial Low Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
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

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Colonial Low Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Colonial Low Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Colonial Low Chair

Antique Petite Carved Wood Settee Oversized Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A beautiful antique sitting piece, with intricate carved wood details. Can be used as a bench, settee or an oversized chair. A beautiful antique decor piece. Left as found, struct...
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19th Century Antique Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Petite Carved Wood Settee Oversized Chair
Antique Petite Carved Wood Settee Oversized Chair

Antique Petite Carved Wood Settee Oversized 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

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Ash

Primitive Irish Hedge Chair
Primitive Irish Hedge Chair

Primitive Irish Hedge Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bamboo Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
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

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Bamboo

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bamboo Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bamboo Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bamboo Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Decorative Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
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

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Decorative Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Decorative Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Decorative Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Aged Teak Wood Chair or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique chair or side table. Beautiful aged teak with lovely patina. Full dimensions; 25" wide x 15" deep x seat 13" high x back rest 13" high. This chair or side table was hand m...
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Early 1900s Antique Primitive Chairs

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Aged Teak Wood Chair or Side Table
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Aged Teak Wood Chair or Side Table

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Aged Teak Wood Chair or Side Table

Stick Back Armchair, England, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Stick Back Armchair England, circa 1890 Spindle back chair with slab seat, turned legs, and original stain. Measures 24.5”w x 23”d x 39.25...
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1890s English Antique Primitive Chairs

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Wood

Stick Back Armchair, England, circa 1890
Stick Back Armchair, England, circa 1890

Stick Back Armchair, England, circa 1890

Hand Carved "Knight" High Back Chair, 1960s Spain
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare hand carved and hand painted knight chair, Spain 1960s.
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1960s Spanish Vintage Primitive Chairs

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Wood

Hand Carved "Knight" High Back Chair, 1960s Spain
Hand Carved "Knight" High Back Chair, 1960s Spain

Hand Carved "Knight" High Back Chair, 1960s Spain

French Antique Wabisabi Chair - Two Available
Located in Las Vegas, NV
TWO CHAIRS AVAILABLE Beautiful chairs full of Wabi-Sabi style. French craftsmanship, antique 1800's with rush seating and an imperfect wooden structure. The handmade craftsmanship...
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19th Century Antique Primitive Chairs

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Wood

French Antique Wabisabi Chair - Two Available
French Antique Wabisabi Chair - Two Available

French Antique Wabisabi Chair - Two Available

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
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

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table

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

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Leather, Elm

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

19th Century Rawhide Primitive Chairs, c. 1850

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

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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

Andrianna Shamaris 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

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

Andrianna Shamaris 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

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

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

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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

Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
By Andrianna Shamaris
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

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

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

Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast

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 appearance. still in a stabile ...
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1850s Burmese Antique Primitive Chairs

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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

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

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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

Pair of 19th Century Primitive Rustic Minimal Carved Wood Board Chairs
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Pair of 19th century Austrian black forest carved wood board chair, circa 1880. Black paint patinated.         
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1880s Austrian Antique Primitive Chairs

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Primitive Rustic Minimal Carved Wood Board Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Primitive Rustic Minimal Carved Wood Board Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Primitive Rustic Minimal Carved Wood Board Chairs

Antique 1820s Set of Six Ladder Back Chairs Rush Seat Paint Decorated
Located in Wallkill, NY
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

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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

Set of Three Early 20th Century Primitive Folk Chairs
Located in London, London
Three adzed wood chairs cutout heart detail  Primitive and rustic in style Early 20th century Size: Seat height 40cm.
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Early 20th Century European Primitive Chairs

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Oak

Set of Three Early 20th Century Primitive Folk Chairs
Set of Three Early 20th Century Primitive Folk Chairs

Set of Three Early 20th Century Primitive Folk Chairs

18th Century Primitive Child Chair
Located in Stockbridge, GA
18th century Primitive child chair.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Primitive Chairs

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Oak

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

18th Century Primitive Child Chair

Early 20th Century Indonesian Village Chair
Located in Pasadena, 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

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Teak

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

Early 20th Century Indonesian Village Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bamboo Wood Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful old bamboo handmade into this Primitive chair. Did you know that in Indonesia bamboo is also used as scaffolding due to the strength? Th...
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Early 1900s Antique Primitive Chairs

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Bamboo, Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bamboo Wood Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bamboo Wood Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bamboo Wood Chair

Set of Eight American Tiger Maple and Walnut Fancy Chairs. Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, 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

Stand Alone German Primitive Farmers Chair Wooden Stabelle Carved Back
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This beautiful old German Stabelle is a typical farmers' chair from the turn of the century. The chair is primitivly made with no glue or nails. The construction is based on an inte...
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Mid-20th Century German Primitive Chairs

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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

Pair of Chunky Primitive Pine and Leather Chairs
By Pierre Chapo
Located in St Louis Park, MN
A statement pair of chunky primitive chairs reminiscent of Pierre Chapo. These chairs have a solid pine frame that has recently been refinished. Super soft cognac colored leather...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Primitive Chairs

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Leather, Pine

Pair of Chunky Primitive Pine and Leather Chairs
Pair of Chunky Primitive Pine and Leather Chairs

Pair of Chunky Primitive Pine and Leather Chairs

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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