Iron Primitives

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

Nice antique wrought iron western branding tool, circa 1940s. Features a curvy "S" shape mark and a curled handle. The piece is in good vintage condition (distressed) with a nice pat...

Rare painted iron standing floor lamp made to burn oil but converted to electricity. Nice lines and detail with upturned feet, scroll work and finial at top. See measurements below.

This mid-19th-century Swedish folk art writing box features its original hand-painted blue and red patina, hand-cut dovetail joinery, and an integrated interior till. The corners of...

This is an antique metal flour sifter bin, commonly known as a Hoosier cabinet flour bin, used for storing and dispensing flour. Designed to hold flour for baking, featuring a built-...

Classic icon from the last century. Once used in every household, now its cherished for its simplicity and beauty. Cast in it's lid is the ancient symbol of Rome, She wolf with her b...

Antique bookbinder's press with cabinet early 20th century Antique bookbinder's press with cabinet early 20th century, Italian Antique bookbinder's press with distinctive Oak cabin...

These balls were used for a type of lawn bowling once popular in Europe. Assorted hardwoods with mixed colors, reinforced with iron strips and brads for protection. Various sizes and...

An oval box featuring a traditional Scandinavian hand-bentwood construction, traditionally known as a färdlåda and dating from circa 1720–1780. The wooden walls are masterfully steam-bent into a seamless oval form. Built to withstand winter travel overland by horse and sledge, these robust chests were secured to sledges to carry personal belongings across frozen landscapes. This example features heavy hand-forged iron bands, structural strapwork, and a sturdy top handle designed to reinforce the bentwood shell and absorb the rigors of transit. The exterior displays a richly weathered original polychrome patina, while the interior retains a contrasting light painted finish. The lid operates via its original hinges and locking mechanism, accompanied by a 19th-century bronze key...

A pair of African Mumuye rain wands on custom stands. This pair of vintage tribal rain wands originate from the Mumuye peoples of West Africa, Nigeria. These forged-iron wands were utilized by the Mumuye shamans in rain-making ceremonies where they would place the bottom ends in small holes dug into the earth, and symbolically petition the gods for rain. This pair of Mumuye rain wands are each presented upon custom black iron stands, making a great pair of decorative objects...

Sturdy antique grain measure (dry measure) in oak, bound all round with hand-forged iron, 19th century, probably Germany or Switzerland. Incised with a name in elegant script, "K" an...

19th-century American folk art Heart-shaped forged iron pad lock and key, dated 1875 A remarkable 19th-century American heart-shaped forged iron padlock and key is a true testament ...

Early 20th-century forged-iron hog splitter manufactured by Foster Bros. & Chatillon Company of Fulton, New York. Measuring more than three feet long, this substantial butcher’s tool...

Super clean lines and sculptural 19th century American farm implement. Over eight and a half feet wide large scale looks amazing hung on a modern white...

Gorgeous Remington Travel-Riter Deluxe portable typewriter, an industrial design icon of the early 1960s. This model is celebrated for its extraordinary sturdiness and writing accura...

This industrial cart was made to load and unload railroad cars in a Wisconsin factory about 1900, and is signed "Gopher Floor Truck, Faribault, Mn." This well worn salvage cart is ready to repurpose as a coffee table or whatever else you can imagine. The top deck is oak and maple planks with a very fine finish that preserves loads of wear, stains and separations for antique character. Four cast iron wheels are original on this American made factory cart. Solid and heavy it's the real McCoy...

A fabulous mid-19th century Plow from the Catalan region of Spain. Sturdily constructed from wood and hand forged iron. These pieces are wonderful as wall-mounted art, coat racks or converted into light fixtures. Great as a clothing store display fixture...

Hand-forged dinner triangle, delicate swan head, in the manner of Early Russel Wright designed Iron Works, very reminiscent of the deer andirons.

A collection of Burkina Faso currency from the mid-20th century. This assortment of three vintage African ritual iron snakes effigies originate from the L...