African Wooden Bench
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wooden African Wabi Sabi Bench or Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful rare African antique bench or coffee table. Originally used as a day bed. Hand carved
Category
20th Century African Tribal Benches
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
African Bench, Early 20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
An arresting wooden bed from Africa. Hand hewn with a sloped "pillow" at one end. The height and
Category
20th Century African Primitive Benches
Materials
Wood
Mingei Style Rustic A-Frame Wooden Bench Made of Railroad Ties with Stretcher
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Mingei style A-Frame rustic wooden bench made of East African railroad ties. Immerse your home in
Category
20th Century Javanese Country Benches
Materials
Wood
H 18.5 in W 75 in D 10 in
Old African Senufo Bed, Coffee Table or Low Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old large wooden bed carved out of one piece of wood. Conical legs, headrest and carved detail on
Category
20th Century Malian Rustic Benches
Materials
Wood
Turned Wooden Mini-Pedestal Table #6 in Cherry
By Chris Lehrecke
Located in Bangall, NY
collection is from African furniture, tools and currency, which Lehrecke has been collecting for years
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Materials
Cherry
Surf Walnut Bench by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
SURF walnut bench by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Dimensions: L 118 x D 34 x H 43 cm
Materials
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Egyptian African Camel Saddle Stool
Located in North Hollywood, CA
saddle wood bench designed with a wooden frame and a black button tufted leather cushion seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
1950s Egyptian Ottoman Camel Saddle Stool with Red and Gold Cushion
Located in North Hollywood, CA
camel saddle wood bench designed with a wooden frame and a red and gold leather cushion seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Stools
Materials
Brass
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Materials
Oak
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H 15.36 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
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Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
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H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
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H 13.78 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Sofa Djinn Model by Olivier Mourgue in Yellow Fabric
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Milano, IT
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Off White Semi-Circular Channel Sectional Sofa by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1990’s Glamorous off white channel two piece half circle sectional sofa by Steve chase.
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Vintage XL Industrial Cabinet by Mewaf, 1950s
By Mewaf
Located in Schagen, NL
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Lucite "Ashanti Bench" by David Barrett
By David Barrett
Located in New York, NY
Interpretation of traditional African wooden throne in heavy Lucite and giltwood by David Barrett
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1990s American Benches
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Nupe African Wooden Carved Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
stools are crafted by the people of Nigeria
Could be used as a bench or small coffee table. Great
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Vintage 1980s Nigerian Benches
Materials
Wood
Carved tribal Senufo Bench - West Africa
Located in Brussels , BE
Carved wooden bench from Africa belonging to the Senufo Tribe. The Senufo are a tribe from West
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20th Century African Benches
Materials
Wood
Small Carved African Bench / Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Small, hand-carved wooden bench from Nigeria. This would work well as a low bench or stool.
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20th Century Nigerian Benches
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Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Antique Wooden Bench or Chase
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique African bench or chaise with lovely patina. Hand carved from a single block of
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Vintage 1950s African Tribal Benches
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique African Nupe Child's Bed, Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
petite coffee table or bench. The wooden top has lovely graining and patina and is one solid piece. Wear
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Primitive Benches
Materials
Wood
Distinguished Vintage Carved Wooden Bench with Animal Print Leather Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome African tribal theme carved wood rectangular bench featuring elephants on all four sides
Category
1990s Indonesian Tribal Benches
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 19 in W 55 in D 21 in
Vintage Mingei Style Backless Long Wooden Bench Made of Railroad Ties
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Mingei style long wooden bench made of East African railroad ties. This long backless wooden
Category
20th Century Country Benches
Materials
Wood
Mauritanian Bench with Two Cushions, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Mauritanian wooden bench with two leather cushions that was placed in the Oasian hôtel. Hôtel de la
Category
Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950.
This model is with 13 slats of wood.
Oakwood
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
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Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950.
This model is with 13 slats of wood.
Oakwood
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
petite coffee table or bench. The wooden top has lovely graining and patina and is one solid piece. Wear
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Antique Wooden Bench by the Lobi People of Africa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Antique Wooden Bench or Chase
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique African bench or chaise with lovely patina. Celebrating the cracks and crevices
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Vintage 1950s African Tribal Benches
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Senufu African Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a handmade wooden stool made by the Senufu people scattered across the ivory coast of
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Early 20th Century Malian Benches
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Hardwood
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950.
This model is with 13 slats of wood.
Mahogany
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Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Original Cansado bench named after Cite Cansado, Mauritania.
Designed by Charlotte Perriand in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Wood
Turned Wooden Cherry Pedestal Table #7 in Cherry
By Chris Lehrecke
Located in Bangall, NY
collection is from African furniture, tools and currency, which Lehrecke has been collecting for years
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
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Cherry
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Wood Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950.
This model is with 13 slats of wood.
Wood base
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
H 9.06 in W 102.37 in D 27.56 in
Early 20th Century African Weathered Wooden Bench 'Bed'
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century African weathered wooden bench/table.
Measurements: 62 in. W x 24.75 in. D
Category
20th Century Tanzanian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Narrow Wooden African Bench/Stool from Cameroon
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century narrow wooden bench /stool from Cameroon.
Category
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Stools
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Antique Wooden Coffee Table, Bench or Chaise
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique African coffee table, bench or chaise with lovely patina. Celebrating the cracks
Category
Vintage 1950s African Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique African Nupe Child's Bed, Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
petite coffee table or bench. The wooden top has lovely graining and patina and is one solid piece. Wear
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Senufo Daybed / Bench/Coffee Table in Bleached Weathered Wood
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century Senufo daybed
Beautiful patina on the weathered wooden piece coffee table or
Category
Early 20th Century African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 13.5 in W 64 in D 25 in
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Located in Hoboken, NJ
X-legged wooden bench with shaped seat, African.
18 3/4" w, 10" d, 10 3/4 " at highest point.
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Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary African Benches
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Wood
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By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Documented wooden bench that has been turned into a side table. Made by American designer Karl
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20th Century American Modern Tables
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Glass, Wood
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African Wooden Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic African wooden bench available at 1stDibs. An African wooden bench — often made from wood, walnut and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage African wooden bench now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an African wooden bench — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each African wooden bench bearing mid-century modern or folk art hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made African wooden bench over the years, but those crafted by Chris Lehrecke, George Nakashima Studio and George Nakashima are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is an African Wooden Bench?
Prices for an African wooden bench can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $184,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,185.
Finding the Right benches for You
Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.
Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.
Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.
For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.
Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.
Questions About African Wooden Bench
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Traditional African wooden art is a term that describes pieces made by artists in Africa using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Examples include masks, figurines and sculptures depicting human and animal figures. Find a collection of traditional African art on 1stDibs.
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