Ceramic canister from the Assisi collection of Il Buco Vita. Hand made in Italy.
Size: 5.5"H (without the lid) x 6.5"DIA

The Primary Essentials opened in Brooklyn in 2013 as a place to provide an edited mix of special objects for the home and gift, with an emphasis on how we live our daily lives. Striving to source goods that have a subtle yet distinctive impact, The Primary Essentials believes in the importance of independent designers and artisans, and their individual outlook on the world.

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Il Buco Vita Dove Grey Canister Medium

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Tabletop & Dining

Hand thrown dinnerware, from Brooklyn based ceramicist Jordan Colon, wonderful for everyday use.  Brown stoneware with a matte white clay, which undergoes a wood firing, adding to the texture and uniqueness of the final piece. Dishwasher Safe. Due to the handmade nature variations are to be expected.
Size: 8.5" DIA x 2" H

Pasta Bowl

Dining Bowls

Created in homage to the female shamans of Korea known as Mudang, this soap contains essential oils of Sandalwood (the “cosmic tree” of Korean lore), Pine and activated Charcoal, ingredients used in traditional purification rituals.
Key Ingredients: Activated Charcoal: absorbs impurities, detoxifying properties. Boricha Tea : a traditional, natural antioxidant-rich tea made from roasted barley. Essential Oils : a blend of Lavender, Cedar and Sandalwood essential oils.
Usage: For use on face, hands and body to naturally cleanse and purify the skin. All skin types, especially good for balancing oily, congested skin.
Net Weight:  4 oz

Charcoal Soap

Bath & Shower

From Brooklyn based Fort Standard, machined from brass, these tall candle holders demonstrate the impressive weight of solid brass and the precision finish of the tool used to form them. The tall, simple shapes are an elegant accent to any living or dining room. Sold as a pair.
Size: 2.5" x 2.5" x 18"

Cone Spindle Candle Holder 18

Candleholders

Danica Design Candles are hand-dipped & poured at a lovely Scandinavian style candleworks on the coast of Maine.
Size: 13" burns 10.5 hours

Pewter 13" Taper Candle

Beauty & Wellness

From Paris based Astier de Villatte, the hand poured candle is free of paraffin, and other petrochemical byproducts and contains a mixture of soy oil, secret plant ingredients and a smidgeon of bees wax, in a hand made glass vessel. The tasty sensation of a slice of pastiera and an expresso at Scaturchio, the best pastry bar in Naples. Delicious almond, orange blossom, and Ylang-Ylang, lighted by a refreshing touch of petitgrain and neroli.
Size: 3.5" DIA x 4" T Burn Time of 60-70 Hours

*This item is not eligible for any discounts

Naples Candle

Colonial Blue 13" Taper Candle

Danica Design Candles are hand-dipped & poured at a lovely Scandinavian style candleworks on the coast of Maine.
Size: 9" burns 7.5 hours

Ivory 9" Taper Candle

Danica Black 13" Taper Candles

From Copenhagen based creative studio Frama’s apothecary collection, St. Paul’s, a mild hand wash with a fresh, aromatic scent, and softening feel, made locally in Copenhagen.  Notes of Sandalwood, Cedar Wood, and Ylang Ylang. Produced with 100% natural ingredients and packaged in Italian glass bottles.
Size: 500ml

Frama Apothecary Hand Wash 500ml

African Basil scented candle poured by hand and made in the USA from Los Angeles based Le Feu De L'eau. from the Garden Collection with Edible Garden LA. Soy wax and natural fragrance. Burn time approx. 65 hours.
Size: 12oz

Le Feu African Basil Candle

Simplicity and modularity are the core concepts behind Hasami Porcelain.  Made in Japan, the natural colored porcelain with gloss grey glaze is durable, microwave safe, and dishwasher safe. Spoon sold separately.
Size: 3.3” D  x 2” H

Hasami Gloss Grey Sugar Pot

Sugar Bowls

From Copenhagen based creative studio Frama’s apothecary collection, St. Paul’s, a mild hand wash with a fresh, aromatic scent, and softening feel, made locally in Copenhagen.  Notes of Sandalwood, Cedar Wood, and Ylang Ylang. Produced with 100% natural ingredients, refill is supplied in a pvc bottle.
Size: 500ml

Frama Apothecary Hand Wash Refill 500ml

From Paris based Astier de Villatte, the hand poured candle is free of paraffin, and other petrochemical byproducts and contains a mixture of soy oil, secret plant ingredients and a smidgeon of bees wax, in a hand made glass vessel. Scent notes of white campion, privet flowers, wild jasmine, and bitter orange with acidic notes spiced with a hint of chilli.
Size: 3.5" DIA x 4" T Burn Time of 60-70 Hours
*This item is not eligible for any discounts

Alger Candle

Purify your mind, body & spirit with the refined floral notes of Geranium, Jasmine & Rosewood. Use to create a sense of space & clarity. Perfect for new beginnings.
With a gentle fragrance & a smokeless burn, Bodha incense is made in Japan using traditional methods from the finest organic woods & essential oils. Each box contains 60 sticks.
Burn time: 20 minutes
Founded in 2015 by Emily & Fred L'Ami, Bodha is creating a new world of therapeutic perfumery to help you come back to yourself through the power of scent.
Photographed with Pierrot Incense Holder

Purify Incense

Black 9" Taper Candles

Green splatter pitcher from Il Buco Vita is handcrafted in a small village in the Marche, in a studio run by three generations of traditional ceramicists. No two will be the same. Use as a pitcher or as a vase for flowers.
Size: 7.5"H (highest)  8.25"W (handle to spout)  5" DIA

Green Splatter Pitcher

Pitchers & Jugs

Handmade, natural cotton tea towel with navy grid pattern made exclusively by The Primary Essentials. 100% cotton. Sold individually.
Size: 18" x 24"

Tpe 100% Cotton Natural W Navy Grid Tea Towel

Tea Towels

Highbody mug from Brooklyn based Object & Totem. Hand-thrown with simple arched handle and foot detail. Mid-fired with lead-free, non-toxic matte white glaze with variable dark hues allover on the exterior and glossy white glaze on the interior with the slight texture of dark brown stoneware. Microwave, dishwasher safe.
Due to the handmade nature, slight variations in size and shape are to be expected.
Size: Approx. 4.75" H x 4.25" W (with handle)

Highbody Mug

Coffee Mugs

A lightweight small trivet woven artfully of soft Japanese rush- the same material used for traditional tatami.
Size: 6" DIA x 1.5" H

Small Japanese Fabric Trivet

Trivets

A classic cheese knife for hard cheese, made in France. Resin handles with stainless steel. Dishwasher safe, avoid abrasive detergents.
Size: 9.75"

Black Bistrot Cheese Knife

Cheese Boards & Accessories

From Brooklyn based Fort Standard, machined from brass, these tall candle holders demonstrate the impressive weight of solid brass and the precision finish of the tool used to form them. The tall, simple shapes are an elegant accent to any living or dining room. Sold as a pair.
Size: 2.5" x 2.5" x 12.5"

Cone Spindle Candle Holder

Handmade, natural cotton tablecloth with navy stripes made exclusively by The Primary Essentials. 100% cotton.
Small: 64" x 72" Large: 64" x 120"

Tpe Tablecloth Natural With Navy Stripe

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Handmade, natural cotton napkin with navy grid pattern made exclusively by The Primary Essentials. 100% cotton. Sold individually.
Size: 18" x 18"

Tpe 100% Cotton Natural W Navy Grid Napkin

Hand-spun, hand-woven, and hand-dyed pillow made in Tensira's workshops in Guinea, West Africa. Due to the handmade nature slight variations are to be expected. Each piece is unique. 100% cotton. Pillow insert included.
Size: 20" x 20"

Pale Black 20 X 20 Pillow

Handmade, navy cotton tablecloth with natural grid made exclusively by The Primary Essentials. 100% cotton.
Small: 64" x 72" Large: 64" x 120"

Tpe Tablecloth Navy With Natural Grid

Simplicity and modularity are the core concepts behind Hasami Porcelain. Hasami Porcelain is made in the historic town of Hasami, located in Nagasaki prefecture of Japan. For over 400 years, the proprietary mixture of crushed stone from Amakusa used in this clay and porcelain mixture have created some of the most beautiful pottery in the world. Can be used as a plate, a cover for its bowl component. Microwave safe, and dishwasher safe. Made in Japan.
*Due to the organic nature of the porcelainware used for Hasami, unavoidable variations, color unevenness, and what Hasami craftspeople call “staining” appear in all Hasami Porcelain products. Variations are the result of uncontrollable chemical reactions between the glaze and the raw materials during the extreme firing process. While the shapes themselves are uniform, the coloration, flecks and texture unavoidably express the distinct make up of their clay.
SIZE: 8.5” D X .5” H

Gloss Grey Plate 04

Serving Platters

Hand carved sculpture by Upstate, New York based artist Claudio Sebastian Stalling. Each piece is uniquely created with sustainably sourced wood primarily from the Hudson Valley Region. This piece was created using Black Walnut Wood.
Size:  16" H

Sculpture 16"

Sculptures

Designed by Il Buco, the famed NYC restaurant, this vinegar cruet is produced in small batches in Perugia using the rich red earth of the region. Each piece is individually thrown on the wheel, hand glazed in a lustrous white glaze, and double baked. A green accent at the rim emphasizes elegant, handmade forms.
Size: 2.8" DIA x 5.5" H

Vinegar Cruet

Pantry & Food

Use UASHMAMA﻿﻿ washable paper bags as food storage containers, laundry bags, pot and planter covers, office organization bins, kid's toy boxes, bathroom organization baskets. etc. The height can be rolled up or down to suit the contents. Each bag is handmade with 100% natural fiber. Made in Tuscany, Italy.
Size: 7.5"W x 7.5"D x 16"H  (measured unrolled)
Care: Hand wash in warm water using mild soap or detergent and reshape before drying.
*The paper is very strong and soften with wear like leather. It is water-resistant but NOT waterproof.