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Monday 10am - 6pm Tuesday 10am - 6pm Wednesday 10am - 6pm Thursday 10am - 6pm Friday 10am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 6pm

PRIMITIVE

Beautifully Crafted Authentic Objects & Furnishings from Around the Globe

Primitive is known for presenting, “The best of the world right next door.”

We present you with rare pieces, bold items with great color, texture, unmatched quality and feel that offer a practical use. Primitive offers collections of fine art and human ingenuity that are protected by their own inherent beauty. Whether it’s a complete room setting or a single piece intended to solve an interior de

sign problem, something already created or to be imagined and built, an installation of accessories or a single statement piece, something to be worn every day or only for special occasions, a gift for a loved one or yourself, everything offered at Primitive has a story, history, purpose and design heritage, has been carefully selected, and comes from the hand and heart. From tribal art to Asian and Indian furnishings, Primitive’s astounding collection of precious, hard-to-find elements and antiquities reflect over 100 cultures culled from exotic and isolated destinations—each bringing the beauty and history of the multi-cultural to aesthetic life—an unmatched collection of rare and contemporary furniture, fine art, artifacts and accessories showcased in an evocative setting.

05/03/2026

An old textile converted into a pillow. Need textiles? Need pillows? Visit Primitive. 130 N Jefferson in Chicago.

05/01/2026

A rare turtle stone from the Gobi Desert. Its possession is said to bring longevity, wisdom, and strength. Assimilate those traits at PRIMITIVE!

04/23/2026

From the bottom of the primordial sea! 80 million years later nature’s ambassador emerges! Part of a much larger collection of turtle stone . See the entire diplomatic corps in-store or online. PRIMITIVE,130 N Jefferson, Chicago or primitiveexplorer.com.

12/17/2025

PRIMITIVE Archival note cards. Suitable for framing. Boxed sets available. Numerous designs. $14.95 - $17.95

12/09/2025

12/08/2025

A Japanese screen from the 1700s. 153 inches of engaging fun! See for yourself at PRIMITIVE, 130 N Jefferson in Chicago.

11/27/2025

One day a year, a side table becomes something more. Celebrate Turkey day with an Arthur Court tray table from the ‘70s. Still magical . . . and RELEVANT. Let’s give thanks for what we have and fight to craft something better for all of us!

11/26/2025

If you can’t get on a plane, your fingers can take you anywhere! Especially with this Edward Wormley designed illuminated globe from Rand McNally. Dated 1961 and measuring 21” diameter x 32” high, it promises the warmth of the world in your home or office along with high design as the ultimate bonus. Primitive I.D. A1000-027; $5895

11/22/2025

THE EYES HAVE IT! One-of-a-kind handmade treasures storming through the art world! See for yourself at PRIMITIVE! art

11/12/2025

Shop
130 N Jefferson St. Chicago IL
Tuesday - Saturday
10am - 5pm

Address

130 N Jefferson St
Chicago, IL
60661

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm

Website

http://www.beprimitive.com/, http://www.primitiveexplorer.com/

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