THE PRIMARY ESSENTIALS opened in Brooklyn in the Fall of 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.

In the Fall of 2017 a sister location was opened in downtown Manhattan at 3 Centre Market Place. Showcasing a range of of table top, ceramics, glassware, textiles, and kitchen items from designers both locally and internationally, the store aims to provides a more complete home offering in conjunction with the Brooklyn store.