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Style: Primitive
Early 19th Century American Primitive Pine Bucket Bench
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 19th Century American Primitive Pine Bucket Bench. Beautifully crafted storage piece typically found on a porch or summer kitchen for keeping well drawn water for easy reach fo...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Primitive Shelves

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century American Primitive Pine Bucket Bench
Early 19th Century American Primitive Pine Bucket Bench

Early 19th Century American Primitive Pine Bucket Bench

Distressed Stock Rack - Vintage Storage Unit Rack
Located in Oakville, CT
Original, vintage Industrial, American, stock rack with storage pegs on front and back with original distressed paint.
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20th Century American Primitive Shelves

Materials

Metal

Distressed Stock Rack - Vintage Storage Unit Rack
Distressed Stock Rack - Vintage Storage Unit Rack

Distressed Stock Rack - Vintage Storage Unit Rack

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Swedish Modern, Multifunctional Shelves in Solid Pine, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
In the year 1877, the Swedish Royal library moved into a newly constructed building in Humlegården, Stockholm. The Architect was Gustaf Dahl. On the top 3 floors of the original building, in the book storage areas, these wooden shelves were placed on iron holders built into the house walls. During the 1990s the building was renovated and they were supposed to be thrown away, and if it hadn´t been for a carpenter working with the renovations, they would surely be gone for now. Instead they are now a preserved piece of history. These Swedish Modern wall shelves...
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1870s Swedish Antique Primitive Shelves

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Pine

Swedish Modern, Multifunctional Shelves in Solid Pine, Late 19th Century
Swedish Modern, Multifunctional Shelves in Solid Pine, Late 19th Century

Swedish Modern, Multifunctional Shelves in Solid Pine, Late 19th Century

H 4.73 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Petite Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique 19th century primitive pine farmhouse blanket / hope chest or toy storage trunk. Made of pine featuring rectangular form painted red exterior, hand dovetailing, forged iron h...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Shelves

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Petite Chest Storage Trunk
Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Petite Chest Storage Trunk

Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Petite Chest Storage Trunk

H 10 in W 21 in D 12 in
Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk
Located in Forney, TX
An early American 19th century pine plantation desk with nicely aged patina. Born in the Mid-Atlantic region / Southern United States, circa 1800s, hand-crafted of solid pine wood with mellow warm tone and rich grain patterns, primitive one-piece construction, having a stepped molded cornice above a tall pair of paneled cabinet doors, opening to reveal an interior fitted with shelves and divided slots for documents, plank boarded back with old metal patch, over a lift-top writing slope with spacious storage underneath, the apron adorned with simple decorative pilasters...
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Shelves

Materials

Pine

Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk
Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk

Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk

H 74 in W 32 in D 29.5 in
Storage Units Produced by Stil i Stål in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 3 storage units. Produced by Stil i Stål in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Vintage Primitive Shelves

Materials

Steel

Storage Units Produced by Stil i Stål in Denmark
Storage Units Produced by Stil i Stål in Denmark

Storage Units Produced by Stil i Stål in Denmark

H 29.53 in W 22.05 in D 14.57 in
1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 9'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920s late Victorian pigeon hole unit - storage - shelving unit (Model 9). 1920s late Victorian pigeon hole unit - storage - shelving unit (Model 9). Sourced from a brickyard in t...
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1920s British Vintage Primitive Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 9'
1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 9'

1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 9'

H 30.71 in W 40.56 in D 17.33 in
Early C20th French Pine Wall Shelf
Located in London, GB
Early C20th French pine wall shelf. Beautiful, petite pine shelf with turned uprights and finials. In excellent condition with very light wear. The shelf has been revarnished at som...
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Shelves

Materials

Pine

Early C20th French Pine Wall Shelf
Early C20th French Pine Wall Shelf

Early C20th French Pine Wall Shelf

H 21.26 in W 17.33 in D 5.52 in
19th Century Bamboo Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fashioned with lacquered panels painted with birds and florals and generously scaled shelves. A versatile bamboo shelving unit. The piece is topp...
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19th Century English Antique Primitive Shelves

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Bamboo, Lacquer

19th Century Bamboo Etagere
19th Century Bamboo Etagere

19th Century Bamboo Etagere

H 40 in W 23.5 in D 16.5 in
Custom Wine Racks for Cellar or Wine Storage
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modular wine rack system that is adjustable and extremely versatile. This example shows how a spare room or a walk-in closet can be transformed into a virtual wine cellar, the system is so flexible that the client can adjust the racks for standard wine bottles, magnums, champagnes or exotics by simply lifting out one unit and replacing it with another. The racks can also be alternated with shelves, all without the need of tools. The only installation needed is attaching the vertical moldings. Please note the optional wall treatment...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Primitive Shelves

Materials

Oak

Custom Wine Racks for Cellar or Wine Storage
Custom Wine Racks for Cellar or Wine Storage

Custom Wine Racks for Cellar or Wine Storage

H 108 in W 200 in D 12 in
19thc Original Blue Painted Bucket Bench / Book Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc bucket bench came from a farmhouse in Pennsylvania. It is all original blue painted worn and aged surface. It could also be used as a bookshelf or shelf unit in your count...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Shelves

Materials

Wood

19thc Original Blue Painted Bucket Bench / Book Shelf
19thc Original Blue Painted Bucket Bench / Book Shelf

19thc Original Blue Painted Bucket Bench / Book Shelf

H 48 in W 36 in D 14 in
Original Alvar Aalto Shoe Rack Designed for the Stora Enso Building Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this rare and custom shoe rack designed by Alvar Aalto circa 1960 featuring solid birch wood slats. Custom designed by Alvar Aal...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Primitive Shelves

Materials

Wood, Birch

Original Alvar Aalto Shoe Rack Designed for the Stora Enso Building Finland
Original Alvar Aalto Shoe Rack Designed for the Stora Enso Building Finland

Original Alvar Aalto Shoe Rack Designed for the Stora Enso Building Finland

H 3 in W 32.25 in D 18.5 in
19th Century French Bakers Rack
Located in Ongar, GB
A beautiful set of late 19th century French bakers shelves made from steel and brass. These were used to display bread in the bakers shop but now...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Primitive Shelves

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Steel

19th Century French Bakers Rack
19th Century French Bakers Rack

19th Century French Bakers Rack

H 90.56 in W 98.43 in D 18.9 in
19th Century French Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak shelf from France with three shelves, all with beveled edges and scalloped aprons. The shelves are joined on the sides by wonderfully hand carved central supports an...
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Shelves

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Oak

19th Century French Shelf
19th Century French Shelf

19th Century French Shelf

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Antique Folk Art Sewing Spool Carved 6 Tier Corner Shelf Whatnot Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique folk art sewing spool carved 6 tier corner shelf whatnot stand. Item features beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details, very nice antique item...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Shelves

Materials

Wood

Antique Folk Art Sewing Spool Carved 6 Tier Corner Shelf Whatnot Stand
Antique Folk Art Sewing Spool Carved 6 Tier Corner Shelf Whatnot Stand

Antique Folk Art Sewing Spool Carved 6 Tier Corner Shelf Whatnot Stand

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Antique Country Store Clock Repair Pine Pigeon Hole Cabinet Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique country store clock repair storage cabinet offers pine construction with 288 pigeon holes (81 with drawers), c1900 Measures - 58.5'...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Shelves

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Pine

Antique Country Store Clock Repair Pine Pigeon Hole Cabinet Circa 1900
Antique Country Store Clock Repair Pine Pigeon Hole Cabinet Circa 1900

Antique Country Store Clock Repair Pine Pigeon Hole Cabinet Circa 1900

H 58.5 in W 55.25 in D 9.25 in
Antique Oak Country Store Mirrored Display Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique country store display cabinet offers quarter sawn oak construction with glass sides and front door opening to shelved and mirr...
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20th Century American Primitive Shelves

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

Antique Oak Country Store Mirrored Display Cabinet, circa 1900
Antique Oak Country Store Mirrored Display Cabinet, circa 1900

Antique Oak Country Store Mirrored Display Cabinet, circa 1900

H 21.75 in W 17.5 in D 9 in
Early Antique Oak 60- Drawer Type-Setting, Art, Print or Map Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An early antique type-setting, map or print cabinet offers paneled oak construction with 60 drawers, circa 1900 Measures- 53.5" H x 49" W x 21" D.
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20th Century American Primitive Shelves

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Oak

Early Antique Oak 60- Drawer Type-Setting, Art, Print or Map Cabinet, circa 1900
Early Antique Oak 60- Drawer Type-Setting, Art, Print or Map Cabinet, circa 1900

Early Antique Oak 60- Drawer Type-Setting, Art, Print or Map Cabinet, circa 1900

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Primitive Spanish Shelving Unit, 18th Century
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Charming 18th century primitive Spanish shelving unit with great character and patina.
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18th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Shelves

Materials

Wood

Primitive Spanish Shelving Unit, 18th Century
Primitive Spanish Shelving Unit, 18th Century

Primitive Spanish Shelving Unit, 18th Century

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1920s Four-Tier Farmhouse Plant Stand in Original Paint
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful early pine plant stand. This can be used to display a variety of collectibles. I used it as a plant stand with a lamp at the top. This is another true antique pieces that c...
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1920s American Vintage Primitive Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920s Four-Tier Farmhouse Plant Stand in Original Paint
1920s Four-Tier Farmhouse Plant Stand in Original Paint

1920s Four-Tier Farmhouse Plant Stand in Original Paint

H 32 in W 53.5 in D 26 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique bench or shelf. This bench was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperfection and impermanence. It’s a beauty of things...
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1950s Vintage Primitive Shelves

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bench
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bench

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bench

H 13 in W 8 in D 81 in
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved teak bench with nice patina. This can also be used as a shelf. Great for inside or outside living. This bench was sourced in t...
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1950s Vintage Primitive Shelves

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Bench
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Bench

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Bench

H 17.5 in W 7.5 in D 75 in
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teakwood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved teakwood bench with nice patina. This can also be used as a shelf. Great for inside or outside living. This bench was sourced in ...
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Early 1900s Antique Primitive Shelves

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teakwood Bench
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teakwood Bench

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teakwood Bench

H 17 in W 7 in D 78 in
Antique Primitive Potting Bench Book Shelf
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is an antique primitive potting bench or shelf made if wood. It is in good condition for its age, showing normal wear (age wear, surface scratche...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Shelves

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive Potting Bench Book Shelf
Antique Primitive Potting Bench Book Shelf

Antique Primitive Potting Bench Book Shelf

H 36 in W 37 in D 12.5 in
Andrianna Shamaris Primitive Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique natural aged teak wood bench or shelf. Perfect for inside or outside living. This bench or shelf was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty ...
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1950s Vintage Primitive Shelves

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Primitive Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf
Andrianna Shamaris Primitive Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf

Andrianna Shamaris Primitive Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf

H 16 in W 9 in D 50 in
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique single slab teak wood bench or shelf with beautiful patina and natural smooth erosion. This bench was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty...
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1950s Vintage Primitive Shelves

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf

H 17 in W 10 in D 79 in

Primitive shelves for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive shelves for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage shelves created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive shelves made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 shelves differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,500 and tops out at $1,600 while the average work can sell for $1,550.

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