Skip to main content

Antique Primitive Tools

Handcrafted Wooden Tool Caddy, Primitive Ziggurat Design, USA, 1940s
Handcrafted Wooden Tool Caddy, Primitive Ziggurat Design, USA, 1940s

Handcrafted Wooden Tool Caddy, Primitive Ziggurat Design, USA, 1940s

Located in Round Top, TX

Handmade wooden tool caddy featuring distinctive stepped ziggurat details that give it sculptural presence and architectural charm.

Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Rustic Oak Cutting Board with Angular Shoulders
19th Century French Rustic Oak Cutting Board with Angular Shoulders

19th Century French Rustic Oak Cutting Board with Angular Shoulders

Located in Buisson, FR

Its long, robust handle retains its original rectangular form and displays clear primitive tool marks from its manual creation. Both faces exhibit a beautifully preserved natural sur...

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Rustic Cutting Board with Unique Fan Handle
19th Century French Rustic Cutting Board with Unique Fan Handle

19th Century French Rustic Cutting Board with Unique Fan Handle

Located in Buisson, FR

The heavy, irregular edges display clear primitive tool marks from its manual creation. The piece remains in an honest, structurally sound antique condition, completely solid and sta...

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Early 20th Century American Hand-Operated Food Choppers
Set of Three Early 20th Century American Hand-Operated Food Choppers

Set of Three Early 20th Century American Hand-Operated Food Choppers

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A set of three early 20th-century American hand-operated food choppers, each featuring a curved metal blade and wooden handle. Often described as primitive kitchen tools or mezzaluna...

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Metal

Swedish Hand Forged Fire Place Tools
Swedish Hand Forged Fire Place Tools

Swedish Hand Forged Fire Place Tools

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique hand forged fireplace tool set.

Category

1910s Swedish Primitive Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Metal

Antique 19th Century Primitive Wooden Farmhouse Grain Malt Shovel 58"
Antique 19th Century Primitive Wooden Farmhouse Grain Malt Shovel 58"

Antique 19th Century Primitive Wooden Farmhouse Grain Malt Shovel 58"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century primitive hand-hewn wooden country farmhouse grain shovel. Dimensions: 10" x 1.5" x 57.5" (W x D x H)

Category

19th Century Primitive Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Primitive Garden Tool
Antique Primitive Garden Tool

Antique Primitive Garden Tool

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique farm or garden tool with a wooden handle and iron blade with a rusty patina. May also be called a weeding sickle, scythe, kaiser blade, sling blade, sod hook, or brush cutter.

Category

19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Iron

Primitive Industrial Tool Cabinet
Primitive Industrial Tool Cabinet

Primitive Industrial Tool Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

Rustic early 20th century shop cabinet with brass drawer pulls. This piece is of wooden construction and features a semi-chippy appearance. Drawers (x4): 16.75" W x 13" D x 5.5" H

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand-Carved Tribal Folk Art Elongated Standing Totem Figure
Antique Hand-Carved Tribal Folk Art Elongated Standing Totem Figure

Antique Hand-Carved Tribal Folk Art Elongated Standing Totem Figure

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

The lower square pedestal base anchors the piece, revealing beautiful primitive tool marks and raw cross-grain textures.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Hardwood

Hand-Crafted Country French Painted End Table, Oak, Rustic Style
Hand-Crafted Country French Painted End Table, Oak, Rustic Style

Hand-Crafted Country French Painted End Table, Oak, Rustic Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Such hand-crafted tables were created from local materials using techniques handed down from generation to generation with what would be considered today primitive tools. Regardless...

Category

Late 18th Century French Rustic Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Hand-Hammered Copper & Brass Fireplace Coal Bucket, c.1900
Antique Arts & Crafts Hand-Hammered Copper & Brass Fireplace Coal Bucket, c.1900

Antique Arts & Crafts Hand-Hammered Copper & Brass Fireplace Coal Bucket, c.1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Patinated Copper / Brass, Forged Iron, Hand-Riveted Metal This antique fireplace coal bucket, dating to the early 1900s, showcases ...

Category

Early 1900s American Primitive Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Iron

19th Century Rustic Stripped Oak Desk, Hand-Crafted French Design
19th Century Rustic Stripped Oak Desk, Hand-Crafted French Design

19th Century Rustic Stripped Oak Desk, Hand-Crafted French Design

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Rustic Table ~ Desk in Stripped Oak is a truly timeless design inspired by rural craftsmen who performed wonderful feats of furniture crafting using what are today consi...

Category

Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Oak

Antique Primitive American Paint Decorated Tool or Document Storage Box
Antique Primitive American Paint Decorated Tool or Document Storage Box

Antique Primitive American Paint Decorated Tool or Document Storage Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

The box dates back to the 1800s and features ample space to store tools or documents, making it perfect for collectors or those who appreciate primitive decor.

Category

Early 19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early Primitive Robin Egg Blue Painted Tool Knife Box, 1860s
Early Primitive Robin Egg Blue Painted Tool Knife Box, 1860s

Early Primitive Robin Egg Blue Painted Tool Knife Box, 1860s

Located in Newfoundland, PA

This is a fabulous blue tool carrier, with original robins egg blue paint, original and natural wear. It's rare to find original paint! It is square nailed and well used. It is a won...

Category

1860s American Primitive Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century American Primitive Wooden Tool Box
Early 20th Century American Primitive Wooden Tool Box

Early 20th Century American Primitive Wooden Tool Box

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th century American Primitive wooden tool box measuring 33" in width, 11" in depth and 14" in height.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

18th Century Country French Louis XIII Buffet in Stripped Oak
18th Century Country French Louis XIII Buffet in Stripped Oak

18th Century Country French Louis XIII Buffet in Stripped Oak

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand-crafted by master artisans using what are today considered primitive tools, the design called for a tall piece for a room with a grand scale, and incorporates an upper drawer ti...

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Brass

1910s Primitive Industrial Iron Rake Sculptural Barn Tool Wall Art Sculpture
1910s Primitive Industrial Iron Rake Sculptural Barn Tool Wall Art Sculpture

1910s Primitive Industrial Iron Rake Sculptural Barn Tool Wall Art Sculpture

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Vintage Industrial age and Primitive rare iron hand rake, USA, circa 1910s. Sculptural Form. Measures: W 11 x H 56¼ in.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Iron

Antique Spanish Colonial Bread Cupboard, Carved Shell Crest, New Mexico 1800s
Antique Spanish Colonial Bread Cupboard, Carved Shell Crest, New Mexico 1800s

Antique Spanish Colonial Bread Cupboard, Carved Shell Crest, New Mexico 1800s

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Crafted from solid wood with a beautifully aged warm patina, the cabinet shows all the hallmarks of handmade furniture: visible tool marks, primitive joinery, and a naturally worn su...

Category

Late 19th Century American Spanish Colonial Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Metal

Late 19th-Century American Turned-Wood Mortar and Pestle, Circa 1890
Late 19th-Century American Turned-Wood Mortar and Pestle, Circa 1890

Late 19th-Century American Turned-Wood Mortar and Pestle, Circa 1890

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique American mortar and pestle, 19th-century wooden mortar, turned wood mortar, American treenware, primitive kitchen tool, early American folk art, rustic wooden vessel, apothec...

Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wood

18th Century Rustic Spanish Walnut Library Table ~ Center Table
18th Century Rustic Spanish Walnut Library Table ~ Center Table

18th Century Rustic Spanish Walnut Library Table ~ Center Table

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century Rustic Spanish Walnut Library Table ~ Center Table was meticulously hand-crafted by talented artisans using tools that would seem primitive by today's standards, yet too...

Category

Mid-18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Steel

First Steps, Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture, Cleveland School
First Steps, Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture, Cleveland School

First Steps, Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture, Cleveland School

By William Zorach

Located in Beachwood, OH

With no formal training as a sculptor, Zorach's first sculptures were of wood and his carving tools were primitive, such as a jack-knife. I n fact, his early works have a certain sty...

Category

1910s Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Bronze

"Pioneer Family" WPA American Modernism Plaster Maquette Realism 20th Century
"Pioneer Family" WPA American Modernism Plaster Maquette Realism 20th Century

"Pioneer Family" WPA American Modernism Plaster Maquette Realism 20th Century

By William Zorach

Located in New York, NY

With no formal training as a sculptor, Zorach's first sculptures were of wood and his carving tools were primitive, such as a jack-knife. I n fact, his early works have a certain sty...

Category

1920s American Modern Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Plaster

Recent Sales

Tool Box Wooden with Leather Details Primitive
Tool Box Wooden with Leather Details Primitive

Tool Box Wooden with Leather Details Primitive

Unavailable

H 19 in W 34.5 in D 9.25 in

Tool Box Wooden with Leather Details Primitive

Located in Cookeville, TN

This Primitive tool box makes you wonder what it has held in its past.

Category

Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Collection of Carved Wood Kitchen Tools
Collection of Carved Wood Kitchen Tools

Collection of Carved Wood Kitchen Tools

Unavailable

H 10 in Dm 3 in

Collection of Carved Wood Kitchen Tools

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Collection of Carved Wood Kitchen Tools

Category

Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wood

Primitive Painted Wood Firewood Box
Primitive Painted Wood Firewood Box

Primitive Painted Wood Firewood Box

Unavailable

H 24.13 in W 26.5 in D 24 in

Primitive Painted Wood Firewood Box

Located in Cookeville, TN

A stunning, aged crackle finish will look perfect in your farmhouse style home. You can use your imagination for uses for it! It would make a unique planter or you could even store y...

Category

Early 20th Century French Primitive Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wood

Iron Tool Hay Bale Harpoon of Abstract Form
Iron Tool Hay Bale Harpoon of Abstract Form

Iron Tool Hay Bale Harpoon of Abstract Form

Unavailable

H 25.5 in W 41 in D 1.5 in

Iron Tool Hay Bale Harpoon of Abstract Form

Located in New York, NY

Mounted on an American Primitive black metal base at a raking 'bird-like' angle.

Category

Late 19th Century American Machine Age Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Iron

Primitive Hand Blown Glass Bottles Set of Two, Italy, circa 1700
Primitive Hand Blown Glass Bottles Set of Two, Italy, circa 1700

Primitive Hand Blown Glass Bottles Set of Two, Italy, circa 1700

Located in New York, NY

It is intriguing to see the air bubbles in the glass, due to the Primitive techniques and tools back in the days.

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Glass

19thc Original Powder Blue Tool Carrier From New England
19thc Original Powder Blue Tool Carrier From New England

19thc Original Powder Blue Tool Carrier From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

FANTASTIC ORIGINAL 19THC DRY POWDER BLUE PAINTED TOOL CARIER OR TOTE.THE INSIDE TRAY IS REMOVABLE AND IS PAINTED INSIDE AND OUT.THE HANDLE IS WORN TO THE NATURAL WOOD AND IS COMPLETL...

Category

19th Century American Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Pine

Antique Original Painted Flax Tool / Scutching Knife, Decorative Swedish Hand Pa
Antique Original Painted Flax Tool / Scutching Knife, Decorative Swedish Hand Pa

Antique Original Painted Flax Tool / Scutching Knife, Decorative Swedish Hand Pa

Located in Round Top, TX

Antique original green painted Swedish scutching knife with red heart and other decorative details. This Swedish hand carved farm tool was used during the flax harvest season, but th...

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Mangle Board Laundry Tool with Carved Spheres and Horse Handle
Antique Carved Mangle Board Laundry Tool with Carved Spheres and Horse Handle

Antique Carved Mangle Board Laundry Tool with Carved Spheres and Horse Handle

Located in Round Top, TX

This mangle board shows off the craftsman's skill in the wonderful carved spheres and traditional horse. The original green and red paint have faded through use and time, but accent ...

Category

Early 19th Century Danish Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wood

Mesquite Primitive Stool From Guanajuato, Mexico, Circa 19th Century
Mesquite Primitive Stool From Guanajuato, Mexico, Circa 19th Century

Mesquite Primitive Stool From Guanajuato, Mexico, Circa 19th Century

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

The stool was carved in one solid piece using primitive tools.

Category

Late 19th Century Mexican Primitive Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Hardwood

Early 19th Century Directoire Period Country French Low Buffet
Early 19th Century Directoire Period Country French Low Buffet

Early 19th Century Directoire Period Country French Low Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

Indigenous woods and what are considered Primitive tools by today's standards went into its production, with an antique furniture design that was intended to last for centuries!

Category

1820s French Directoire Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Fruitwood

Primitive Antique Iron Fireplace Trivet Pot Rest Kettle Plant Stand Hearthware
Primitive Antique Iron Fireplace Trivet Pot Rest Kettle Plant Stand Hearthware

Primitive Antique Iron Fireplace Trivet Pot Rest Kettle Plant Stand Hearthware

Located in Dayton, OH

Primitive antique iron fireplace trivet pot rest kettle plant stand hearthware Antique cast iron kettle rest or trivet, rectangular with a pierced star design.    

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Iron

Antique 18th Century Italian Country Armoire
Antique 18th Century Italian Country Armoire

Antique 18th Century Italian Country Armoire

Located in Dallas, TX

The carved embellishment is phenomenal, especially considering the use of what today would be considered primitive tools. Stylized shell and foliate motifs abound on the crown, draw...

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Primitive Tools

English Renaissance Credenza
English Renaissance Credenza

English Renaissance Credenza

Sold

H 45 in W 59.5 in D 20 in

English Renaissance Credenza

Located in Dallas, TX

Perfect for creating an Old World ambiance, this Antique English Renaissance Credenza was carved by talented rural artisans using what today would be called primitive tools, all rend...

Category

19th Century Renaissance Antique Primitive Tools

Antique Country French Armoire
Antique Country French Armoire

Antique Country French Armoire

Sold

H 93 in W 66 in D 27 in

Antique Country French Armoire

Located in Dallas, TX

Utilizing dense, old-growth French white oak so that their work would last for generatinos, the artisans of northern France created this superb armoire, featuring an understated eleg...

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Baroque Antique Primitive Tools

Primitive American Tool Box
Primitive American Tool Box

Primitive American Tool Box

Sold

H 11.5 in W 12.5 in D 20 in

Primitive American Tool Box

Located in Chicago, IL

A Primitive early 20th century American wooden tool box with a bentwood handle and divided into four sections.

Category

Early 1900s American Rustic Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wood

China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Double Dragon" Cloud Ornament 3500-3000 BC
China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Double Dragon" Cloud Ornament 3500-3000 BC

China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Double Dragon" Cloud Ornament 3500-3000 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

Neolithic jades from this period are handmade, hand abraided and hand polished using Primitive tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water and stone dust.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Jade

China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Double Dragon" Cloud Ornament 3500-3000 BC
China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Double Dragon" Cloud Ornament 3500-3000 BC

China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Double Dragon" Cloud Ornament 3500-3000 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

Neolithic jades from this period are handmade, hand abraided and hand polished using Primitive tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water and stone dust.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Jade

China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Double Dragon" Cloud Ornament 3500-3000 BC
China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Double Dragon" Cloud Ornament 3500-3000 BC

China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Double Dragon" Cloud Ornament 3500-3000 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

Neolithic jades from this period are handmade, hand abraided and hand polished using Primitive tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water and stone dust.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Jade

China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Cloud & Hook" Ornament, 3500-3000 BC
China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Cloud & Hook" Ornament, 3500-3000 BC

China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Cloud & Hook" Ornament, 3500-3000 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

Neolithic jades from this period are handmade, hand abraided and hand polished using Primitive tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water and stone dust.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Jade

Pair of  Spiral Iron Fireplace Andirons
Pair of  Spiral Iron Fireplace Andirons

Pair of Spiral Iron Fireplace Andirons

Sold

H 19 in W 23.5 in D 17 in

Pair of Spiral Iron Fireplace Andirons

Located in Redding, CT

Pair of Spiral Iron Fireplace Andirons. Primitive in style. Simple, round geometric spiral design. Please confirm dimensions prior to purchase. These can parcel ship very economically.

Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Iron

Antique Oak & Leather Fireplace Bellows Fireside Working Condition
Antique Oak & Leather Fireplace Bellows Fireside Working Condition

Antique Oak & Leather Fireplace Bellows Fireside Working Condition

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique oak and leather fireplace bellows; marked 12 on one side. Measure: 23".      

Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Grand 18th Century Rustic Country French Banquet Table
Grand 18th Century Rustic Country French Banquet Table

Grand 18th Century Rustic Country French Banquet Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Completely handmade with what are considered today primitive tools, it is truly an historical relic that your great grandchildren will appreciate!

Category

1760s French Rustic Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Oak

19th Century Wrought Iron Fire Poker
19th Century Wrought Iron Fire Poker

19th Century Wrought Iron Fire Poker

Sold

H 24 in W 3.25 in D 1 in

19th Century Wrought Iron Fire Poker

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful 19th century American wrought iron fire poker with a wonderfully wrought twisted handle, a twisted central pole, and each tong at the end being flared gently outward.

Category

19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique American Primitive Distressed Wood 2-Door Storage Tool Cabinet Cupboard
Antique American Primitive Distressed Wood 2-Door Storage Tool Cabinet Cupboard

Antique American Primitive Distressed Wood 2-Door Storage Tool Cabinet Cupboard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American primitive distressed solid wood 2-door storage tool cabinet cupboard pantry.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Primitive Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wood

American Primitive Small 5-Drawer Pine Wood Tool Chest Work Cabinet Stand
American Primitive Small 5-Drawer Pine Wood Tool Chest Work Cabinet Stand

American Primitive Small 5-Drawer Pine Wood Tool Chest Work Cabinet Stand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th century American Primitive small 5-drawer pine wood tool chest work cabinet stand.

Category

19th Century North American Primitive Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Pine

Primitive Antique Oak Dovetailed Butlers Cutlery Tray Knife Caddy Tool Box 13"
Primitive Antique Oak Dovetailed Butlers Cutlery Tray Knife Caddy Tool Box 13"

Primitive Antique Oak Dovetailed Butlers Cutlery Tray Knife Caddy Tool Box 13"

Located in Dayton, OH

Primitive antique oak divided cutlery / knife tray / box / trug with raised carved center divider and hand cut dovetailed corners. Dimensions: 12.75" x 8.75" x 6.25" (Width x Depth ...

Category

19th Century Primitive Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Oak

Antique Handcrafted Primitive Pine Tool Carrier or All-Purpose Caddy with Drawer
Antique Handcrafted Primitive Pine Tool Carrier or All-Purpose Caddy with Drawer

Antique Handcrafted Primitive Pine Tool Carrier or All-Purpose Caddy with Drawer

Located in Doylestown, PA

Antique pine tool caddy, centerpiece or all-purpose wooden tote, c. 19th century. Wonderful handcrafted, large pine caddy with a seasoned, time-worn patina great for so many uses. I...

Category

19th Century Primitive Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Pine

Late 18th to Early19th Century Primitive Cobbler's Tools
Late 18th to Early19th Century Primitive Cobbler's Tools

Late 18th to Early19th Century Primitive Cobbler's Tools

Located in San Francisco, CA

Set of five wooden, hand carved cobbler's tools. Three are stamped with owner's name, "P. Partley". Each tool is completely worn smooth from use.

Category

Late 18th Century Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive 22 Drawer Apothecary Art Tool Storage Cabinet Chest
Antique Primitive 22 Drawer Apothecary Art Tool Storage Cabinet Chest

Antique Primitive 22 Drawer Apothecary Art Tool Storage Cabinet Chest

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique apothecary cabinet, circa first half 20th century. Features a unique file system with clear plexi windows along the front. Includes 2 lower drawers along the left. Size: 50".  

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Hardwood

Primitive Hardwood Apothecary Cabinet Hardware Chest File Tool Drawer Pharmacy
Primitive Hardwood Apothecary Cabinet Hardware Chest File Tool Drawer Pharmacy

Primitive Hardwood Apothecary Cabinet Hardware Chest File Tool Drawer Pharmacy

Located in Dayton, OH

20th century rustic 18 drawer apothecary cabinet. Made from heavy wood with iron accented drawers featuring a unique rope pull design.

Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Iron

China Ancient Jade Set Four Engraved Tablets, 475-221 BC
China Ancient Jade Set Four Engraved Tablets, 475-221 BC

China Ancient Jade Set Four Engraved Tablets, 475-221 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

Ancient jades from this period are handmade, hand abraded and hand polished using primitive tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water and stone dust, and possibly metal of that time.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Jade

China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Dragon" Ornament, 3500-3000 BC
China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Dragon" Ornament, 3500-3000 BC

China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Dragon" Ornament, 3500-3000 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

Neolithic jades from this period are handmade, hand abraided and hand polished using Primitive tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water and stone dust.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Jade

China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Dragon" Ornament, 3500-3000 BC
China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Dragon" Ornament, 3500-3000 BC

China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Dragon" Ornament, 3500-3000 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

Neolithic jades from this period are handmade, hand abraided and hand polished using Primitive tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water and stone dust.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Jade

Japanese Old Farm Tools Kinuta/Folk Art Antique Wabisabi Figurine Primitive Art
Japanese Old Farm Tools Kinuta/Folk Art Antique Wabisabi Figurine Primitive Art

Japanese Old Farm Tools Kinuta/Folk Art Antique Wabisabi Figurine Primitive Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a kind of old Japanese farming tool. It is named "Kinuta". It is a tool for hitting rice. It has been used for many years and remains here today. This is a miraculous thi...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Old Folk Tools 1860s-1900s/Antique Mingei Object Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Japanese Old Folk Tools 1860s-1900s/Antique Mingei Object Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Japanese Old Folk Tools 1860s-1900s/Antique Mingei Object Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a very old Japanese folk tool. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is a very rare item. The detailed use is unknown. It may be a candlestick. It is a combination of ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Cedar

China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Dragon" Ornament, 3500-3000 BC
China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Dragon" Ornament, 3500-3000 BC

China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Dragon" Ornament, 3500-3000 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

Neolithic jades from this period are handmade, hand abraided and hand polished using Primitive tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water and stone dust.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Jade

China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Dragon" Ornament, 3500-3000 BC
China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Dragon" Ornament, 3500-3000 BC

China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Dragon" Ornament, 3500-3000 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

Neolithic jades from this period are handmade, hand abraided and hand polished using Primitive tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water and stone dust.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Jade

China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Dragon" Ornament, 3500-3000 BC
China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Dragon" Ornament, 3500-3000 BC

China Ancient Hongshan Culture Jade "Dragon" Ornament, 3500-3000 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

Neolithic jades from this period are handmade, hand abraided and hand polished using Primitive tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water and stone dust.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Jade

Precious Protective Tibet Antique Six Eye Dzi Bead Amulet Necklace
Precious Protective Tibet Antique Six Eye Dzi Bead Amulet Necklace

Precious Protective Tibet Antique Six Eye Dzi Bead Amulet Necklace

Located in South Burlington, VT

Hand carved: Ancient dzi beads are handmade, hand abraded and hand polished using primitive tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water and stone dust.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Agate

Magical Tibet Antique Nine Eye Dzi Bead and Necklace for Protection & Prosperity
Magical Tibet Antique Nine Eye Dzi Bead and Necklace for Protection & Prosperity

Magical Tibet Antique Nine Eye Dzi Bead and Necklace for Protection & Prosperity

Located in South Burlington, VT

Authentic Dzi of Significant Age: Ancient dzi beads are handmade, hand abraded and hand polished using Primitive tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water and stone dust.

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Agate

Ancient Chinese Hand-Carved Jade Bi Genuine Specimen from 2000 BC
Ancient Chinese Hand-Carved Jade Bi Genuine Specimen from 2000 BC

Ancient Chinese Hand-Carved Jade Bi Genuine Specimen from 2000 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

Nephrite jade from which discs were fashioned is a prime hard and strong stone, arduous to work by hand using Primitive stone tools and abrasives. It's no wonder then that jade discs...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Jade

Ancient Handmade Jade Bi Blood Orange Genuine Artifact from 2000 BC
Ancient Handmade Jade Bi Blood Orange Genuine Artifact from 2000 BC

Ancient Handmade Jade Bi Blood Orange Genuine Artifact from 2000 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

Nephrite jade from which discs were fashioned is a prime hard and strong stone, arduous to work by hand using Primitive stone tools and abrasives. It's no wonder then that jade discs...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Jade

Ancient Chinese Superb Handmade Jade Bi Group Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC
Ancient Chinese Superb Handmade Jade Bi Group Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC

Ancient Chinese Superb Handmade Jade Bi Group Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

Nephrite jade from which discs were fashioned is a prime hard and strong stone, arduous to work by hand using Primitive stone tools and abrasives. It's no wonder then that jade discs...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Jade

Ancient Chinese Handmade Jade Bi Group Three Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC
Ancient Chinese Handmade Jade Bi Group Three Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC

Ancient Chinese Handmade Jade Bi Group Three Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

Nephrite jade from which discs were fashioned is a prime hard and strong stone, arduous to work by hand using Primitive stone tools and abrasives. It's no wonder then that jade discs...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Jade

Ancient Chinese Handmade Jade Bi Group Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC
Ancient Chinese Handmade Jade Bi Group Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC

Ancient Chinese Handmade Jade Bi Group Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

Nephrite jade from which discs were fashioned is a prime hard and strong stone, arduous to work by hand using Primitive stone tools and abrasives. It's no wonder then that jade discs...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Jade

Early Collection of Amish Farm Tools, Great Use for Wall Sculpture or Accents
Early Collection of Amish Farm Tools, Great Use for Wall Sculpture or Accents

Early Collection of Amish Farm Tools, Great Use for Wall Sculpture or Accents

Located in Buchanan, MI

An early collection of Amish farm tools, great use for wall sculpture or accents, consisting of two pitchforks, one hand-carved wooden shovel and one very rare sifter. Note priced pe...

Category

Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Metal

Ancient Chinese Heavenly Jade Bracelet Unusual with Ancient Copper Repair
Ancient Chinese Heavenly Jade Bracelet Unusual with Ancient Copper Repair

Ancient Chinese Heavenly Jade Bracelet Unusual with Ancient Copper Repair

Located in South Burlington, VT

Nephrite jade from which discs were fashioned is a prime hard and strong stone, arduous to work by hand using Primitive stone tools and abrasives. It's no wonder then that jade discs...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Jade

Chinese Heavenly Blue Tube Cong
Chinese Heavenly Blue Tube Cong

Chinese Heavenly Blue Tube Cong

Sold

H 4.62 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in

Chinese Heavenly Blue Tube Cong

Located in South Burlington, VT

Older, neolithic congs were handmade and hand abraded and hand polished using primitive tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water and stone dust Natural organic string made from veg...

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Stone

Authentic Jade Bi Disc from Ancient China 4000 Years Old
Authentic Jade Bi Disc from Ancient China 4000 Years Old

Authentic Jade Bi Disc from Ancient China 4000 Years Old

Located in South Burlington, VT

Nephrite jade from which discs were fashioned is a prime hard and strong stone, arduous to work by hand using Primitive stone tools and abrasives. It's no wonder then that jade discs...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Jade

Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Carved Wooden Duck
Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Carved Wooden Duck

Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Carved Wooden Duck

Located in Lincoln, GB

The piece has been beautifully hand-carved from a single block of timber, with wonderful primitive tool marks left visible along the flanks and tail, adding immense texture and a scu...

Category

19th Century French Folk Art Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Oak

Ancient Chinese Heavenly Jade Tube Cong
Ancient Chinese Heavenly Jade Tube Cong

Ancient Chinese Heavenly Jade Tube Cong

Located in South Burlington, VT

Nephrite jade from which congs were fashioned is a prime hard and strong stone, arduous to work by hand using Primitive stone tools and abrasives. It's no wonder then that jades like...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Jade

Set of Three American Wrought Iron Fire Tools
Set of Three American Wrought Iron Fire Tools

Set of Three American Wrought Iron Fire Tools

Located in Queens, NY

Set of three American Primitive style wrought iron fire tools on stand (tongs, poker, shovel).

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Important Ancient China Gilt Bronze Bi Disc, Han Dynasty '220 BC- 220 AD'
Important Ancient China Gilt Bronze Bi Disc, Han Dynasty '220 BC- 220 AD'

Important Ancient China Gilt Bronze Bi Disc, Han Dynasty '220 BC- 220 AD'

Located in South Burlington, VT

Bronze discs were hand wrought arduous to work by hand using Primitive tools and abrasives. While all theories presented to date are speculative, we can forward one Based Upon the w...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Bronze

Important Ancient Chinese Heavenly Jade Bi Disc with Green and Blue Pattern
Important Ancient Chinese Heavenly Jade Bi Disc with Green and Blue Pattern

Important Ancient Chinese Heavenly Jade Bi Disc with Green and Blue Pattern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Nephrite jade from which discs were fashioned is a prime hard and strong stone, arduous to work by hand using Primitive stone tools and abrasives. It's no wonder then that jade discs...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Jade

Tibet Antique "Dzi Eye" Beads 18-Karat Gold Amulet Earrings, Unique
Tibet Antique "Dzi Eye" Beads 18-Karat Gold Amulet Earrings, Unique

Tibet Antique "Dzi Eye" Beads 18-Karat Gold Amulet Earrings, Unique

Located in South Burlington, VT

Hand carved: Ancient dzi beads are handmade, hand abraded and hand polished using Primitive tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water and stone dust.

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Agate

Collection of Five 19th Century African Leather Shields
Collection of Five 19th Century African Leather Shields

Collection of Five 19th Century African Leather Shields

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Featuring decorative primitive patterns with tooled leather. The collection as a whole varies from Ethiopia and Somalia.

Category

19th Century African Folk Art Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Leather

Important Ancient Chinese "Notched" Heavenly Jade Bi Disc with Rich Green Color
Important Ancient Chinese "Notched" Heavenly Jade Bi Disc with Rich Green Color

Important Ancient Chinese "Notched" Heavenly Jade Bi Disc with Rich Green Color

Located in South Burlington, VT

Nephrite jade from which discs were fashioned is a prime hard and strong stone, arduous to work by hand using Primitive stone tools and abrasives. It's no wonder then that jade discs...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Jade

Ancient China Turquoise Bi Disc, Zhou Dynasty, 100-256 BC
Ancient China Turquoise Bi Disc, Zhou Dynasty, 100-256 BC

Ancient China Turquoise Bi Disc, Zhou Dynasty, 100-256 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

Nephrite jade from which discs were fashioned is a prime hard and strong stone, arduous to work by hand using Primitive stone tools and abrasives. It's no wonder then that jade discs...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Turquoise

You May Also Like

Wooden Chopping Set of 3 Old Patina, Brown Color French, 20th Century
Wooden Chopping Set of 3 Old Patina, Brown Color French, 20th Century

Wooden Chopping Set of 3 Old Patina, Brown Color French, 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Wooden cutting boards, with its old patina. They are object of the French 20th century, in the style of French Provincial which is brown in color, and in a condition consistent with ...

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wood

Rare Pair of Fireman's Axe Parade Torches
Rare Pair of Fireman's Axe Parade Torches

Rare Pair of Fireman's Axe Parade Torches

$3,500Sale Price|22% Off

H 11 in W 40 in D 1.5 in

Rare Pair of Fireman's Axe Parade Torches

Located in York County, PA

Rare pair of fireman’s axe parade torches, 1860-1880: Pair of fireman’s axe parade torches with traditional wooden axe handles and the heads made of tin acting as receptacles ...

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Antique Primitive Tools

Canadian Primitive Pine Farrier’s Tray, c. 1870
Canadian Primitive Pine Farrier’s Tray, c. 1870

Canadian Primitive Pine Farrier’s Tray, c. 1870

$635

H 15.75 in W 13.5 in D 15.5 in

Canadian Primitive Pine Farrier’s Tray, c. 1870

Located in Nantucket, MA

A sturdy Canadian pine farrier’s tray, circa 1870, made to carry the tools of a working farrier. The deep lower compartment held nails, rasps, and shoeing tools; the two small upper ...

Category

1870s Canadian Primitive Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Pine, Paint

Painted Faux Grain Tole Cutlery Caddy
Painted Faux Grain Tole Cutlery Caddy

Painted Faux Grain Tole Cutlery Caddy

$1,200

H 4.5 in W 8 in D 15 in

Painted Faux Grain Tole Cutlery Caddy

Located in Chireno, TX

Painted faux grain tole cutlery caddy from France circa 1880-1910. Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will include some, or all, of the following: patina, scal...

Category

1870s French French Provincial Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Tin

Antique American Tramp Art Carved Box, Early 20th Century Folk Art
Antique American Tramp Art Carved Box, Early 20th Century Folk Art

Antique American Tramp Art Carved Box, Early 20th Century Folk Art

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Folk Art Tramp Art Carved Box, probably Late 19th/Early 20th Century. A decorative box ornamented with layers of classic Tramp Art chip carved borders enclosing vel...

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Primitive Antique Painted Wooden Cutlery Caddy Decorative Tray
Primitive Antique Painted Wooden Cutlery Caddy Decorative Tray

Primitive Antique Painted Wooden Cutlery Caddy Decorative Tray

Located in Forney, TX

A charming primitive antique green paint decorated wood utensil holder - knife box - small tool tray with beautifully aged warm rustic distressed patina! Hand-crafted of reclaimed...

Category

19th Century American Country Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Early 20th Century Handcrafted Wooden Garden Trug or Tool Caddy
Early 20th Century Handcrafted Wooden Garden Trug or Tool Caddy

Early 20th Century Handcrafted Wooden Garden Trug or Tool Caddy

Located in Elkhart, IN

A substantial early 20th-century wooden trug or tool caddy with a beautifully worn surface developed through generations of practical use. Its long rectangular body is organized arou...

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Block Workbench 1900s-1940s / Display Stand Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Block Workbench 1900s-1940s / Display Stand Wabisabi

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, d...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wood

Collection of Five Antique Primitive Turned Wood Kitchen Mashers
Collection of Five Antique Primitive Turned Wood Kitchen Mashers

Collection of Five Antique Primitive Turned Wood Kitchen Mashers

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Extraordinary collection of five antique kitchen mashers crafted in turned wood, each distinguished by subtly different proportions, finials, and surfaces. Gathered together, they fo...

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Primitive Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Iron

Pair French 19th Century French Rustic Cutting and Chopping Boards
Pair French 19th Century French Rustic Cutting and Chopping Boards

Pair French 19th Century French Rustic Cutting and Chopping Boards

Located in Buisson, FR

Dating back to circa 1850-1880, this pair of rustic French cutting boards offers a beautiful contrast in tone and form. Each board is hand-hewn from a single solid piece of hardwood....

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Cutting Board
Hand Carved Wooden Cutting Board

Hand Carved Wooden Cutting Board

$895

H 33 in W 17 in D 1 in

Hand Carved Wooden Cutting Board

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early hand crafted or carved cutting board from one large board in fine condition.This board has a nice aged patina and small little handle.

Category

1850s American Adirondack Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wood

Antique French Primitive Cutting Board, 19th Century
Antique French Primitive Cutting Board, 19th Century

Antique French Primitive Cutting Board, 19th Century

$248

H 15.75 in W 11.22 in D 1.57 in

Antique French Primitive Cutting Board, 19th Century

Located in BORGO, FR

A beautifully timeworn antique French cutting board hand-carved from a single thick piece of hardwood. This authentic primitive kitchen object features a substantial rectangular form...

Category

Early 20th Century French Primitive Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wood

Antique French Primitive Cutting Board, 19th Century
Antique French Primitive Cutting Board, 19th Century

Antique French Primitive Cutting Board, 19th Century

$282

H 23.23 in W 11.02 in D 1.97 in

Antique French Primitive Cutting Board, 19th Century

Located in BORGO, FR

A beautifully timeworn antique French cutting board hand-carved from a single thick piece of hardwood. This authentic primitive kitchen object features a substantial rectangular form...

Category

Early 20th Century French Primitive Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century French Wooden Bread Board or Charcuterie Board
Late 19th Century French Wooden Bread Board or Charcuterie Board

Late 19th Century French Wooden Bread Board or Charcuterie Board

Located in Elkhart, IN

A substantial late 19th century French wooden bread board with a broad rectangular form, integral handle, and beautifully timeworn surface. The visible grain, knots, knife marks, and...

Category

Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Pine

Early 19Thc Cutlery Box w/Dovetailed Construction.
Early 19Thc Cutlery Box w/Dovetailed Construction.

Early 19Thc Cutlery Box w/Dovetailed Construction.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19thc Cutlery box with dove tailed construction.The open cut out handle is very interesting.Condition is very good & cut nail construction.

Category

1870s American Folk Art Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wood

Antique French Country Provincial Wooden Storage Caddy Tool Box Desk Organizer
Antique French Country Provincial Wooden Storage Caddy Tool Box Desk Organizer

Antique French Country Provincial Wooden Storage Caddy Tool Box Desk Organizer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Country Provincial Slotted Wooden Storage Caddy Tool Box Desk Organizer. Item features attractive distressed finish, wonderful patina, solid wood construction, quality...

Category

Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Primitive Tools

Materials

Wood

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Primitive Tools", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Antique Primitive Tools For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique primitive tools available for sale. Each of these unique antique primitive tools was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. Antique primitive tools have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique primitive tools made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique primitive tools are appealing in their simplicity, but Ohio Tool Company produced popular antique primitive tools that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Primitive Tools?

Prices for antique primitive tools start at $150 and top out at $5,800 with the average selling for $565.