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Wooden Tribal Chairs

Slender 19th Century High-Backed Ethiopian Chair
Located in London, GB
. High-backed wooden chairs figure prominently in the installation of chiefs among different groups in
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Antique Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

A Rare and Finely Carved Egyptian Wooden Headrest
Located in London, GB
A Rare and Finely Carved Egyptian Wooden Headrest with a Carved Head to both Sides Representing the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Tribal Art

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Wood

Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century High-Backed Ethiopian Chair
Located in London, GB
patina. High-backed wooden chairs figure prominently in the installation of chiefs among different
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

19th Century Ethiopian Throne
Located in London, GB
vertical stilt supports. High-backed wooden chairs figure prominently in the installation of chiefs among
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Antique Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

19th Century Ethiopian Throne
19th Century Ethiopian Throne
H 37.7 in Dm 21.2 in
Ashanti Mother and Child Maternity Figure Carved by Osei Bonsu, Ghana
By Osei Bonsu
Located in Austin, TX
simple backless chair. An infant lays calmly in her lap, one arm reaching towards a pronounced breast
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
. The thin, wooden yokes and carved legs define this pair of chairs. The wooden crosspieces are fastened
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern Chairs

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Wood

Alain Gaubert Oak "Africanist" Chair, France, 1980s
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Utrecht, NL
this “Africanist” chair is inspired by (as the name suggests) the “African Guardian” or “Tribal Palaver
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

Solid Teakwood Viking Throne by John Brevard
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
forestry reserve in Indonesia, each wooden slab is hand carved by skilled artisans and joined together to
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2010s American Tribal Chairs

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Teak

African Cote d'Ivoire Midcentury Armchair Adressed to Michel Kodjo, Artist
Located in Labrit, Landes
, famous artist in Grand Bassam (see photo) Good condition shipping: wooden case 73/ 52/ 75 cm 22 kg.  
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Chairs

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Wood

Tribal Stool-Chair West Africa
Located in New York, NY
A hand-carved wooden stool from Tanzania with a native repair made from hand-hammered brass. This
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Late 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wooden Baoule Maternity Figure, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
expression, showing wisdom and knowledge. She is sitting on a chair. Hard wood with ancient patina brown and
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20th Century Ivorian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Wooden Baoule Maternity Figure, Africa
H 17.75 in W 4 in D 4.75 in
Large Senufo stool of Africa/wooden chair/Side table/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a simple and artistic wooden stool in stock. This is a stool made by the Senufo tribe, who
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20th Century Ivorian Other Stools

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Wood

Toro armchair made in Apuí Amazon Vine and designed by Tiago Curioni
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
chair's standout feature is its horn-shaped backrest, evoking the grandeur of a throne, while providing a
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

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Felt, Rattan

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Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Located in London, GB
A pair of monumental limestone sphinxes of Pharaoh Nectanebo I, from the processional avenue of the Serapeum of Memphis, 30th Dynasty, circa 379 - 360 BC. The sphinxes of the Serape...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures

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Limestone

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
H 26.78 in W 14.97 in D 41.34 in
Exceptional Egyptian Sarcophagus Mask
Located in London, GB
Exceptionally Fine Wooden Sarcophagus Mask Third Intermediate Period, 21st Dynasty, circa 1069-945 BC. Acacia wood, rosewood, hippopotamus ivory Masterfully carved from a single pi...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures

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Fruitwood, Hardwood

Exceptional Egyptian Sarcophagus Mask
Exceptional Egyptian Sarcophagus Mask
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H 6.66 in Dm 6.3 in
Two-Headed Egyptian Sphinx Sculpture
Located in Asheville, NC
This two-headed Egyptian sphinx is constructed of solid wood. The wood has been treated to take on a sandy, almost marble, finish. Unlike the Greek sphinx which was a woman, the Egyp...
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20th Century Egyptian Sculptures

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Wood

African Senufo Stool
Located in Centreville, VA
These Senufo Stools are hand carved from hardwood by the Senufo Tribe in the Ivory Coast. Senufo stools are known for their stocky tapered legs and concave tops and are tradition...
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Late 20th Century African Footstools

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Wood

African Senufo Stool
African Senufo Stool
H 14.1 in W 25 in D 14.3 in
Guillerme et Chambron Rare Set of Oak Chairs with Seats in Bouclé, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare set of six chairs by the French designers Guillerme et Chambron, has an elegant appearance combined with distinctive design elements, mainly the distinctive, triangular cur...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Bouclé, Oak

Beautiful Late 19th Century Five-Piece Carved Giltwood Aubusson Parlor Set
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful late 19th century Louis XVI style five-piece carved giltwood Aubusson tapestry parlor set Comprising of a settee and four armchairs. Each with an oval upholstered b...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Chairs

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Fabric, Giltwood

Charles Eastlake attri., Aesthetic Movement Walnut & Carved Swivel Desk Armchair
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in London, GB
Charles Eastlake attributed., An Aesthetic Movement Walnut swivel desk armchair, with floral carving to the headrest and circular backrest, with tram line details throughout. The arm...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Office Chairs and D...

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Walnut

African Chieftain Chair from Oromo People in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
An early 20th century African chieftain chair from the Oromo people in the eastern part of Ethiopia. The Oromo chairs and seats are all identifiable by their distinctive style, with ...
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Antique Maison Jansen Style French Louis XVI Painted Fauteuil Chairs - a Pair
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning pair of antique Maison Jansen Style Louis XVI painted fauteuil chairs with down cushions and old upholstery tacks. Very rare to find a matching pair of this age. The layer...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Brass

Wieland Unimold Wedge Form Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hanover, MA
Fantastic sculptural 1970's wedge-form lounge chair on triangular walnut plinth base by Wieland Furniture Company of Bay City, Michigan constructed with their patented Unimold molded...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Plywood

French Louis XVI Style Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French petite mirror is the Louis XVI style. The painted gilt carved frame has a pierced crest depicting a military helmet, sword, shield, quivers and ax. The original mirror plate...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

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Paint, Giltwood, Mirror

French Louis XVI Style Mirror
French Louis XVI Style Mirror
H 31.25 in W 16.75 in D 1.5 in
Pair of Tortoise Sphinx's by Anthony Redmile
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of reclining sphinx's with tortoise and brass inlay's by Anthony Redmile.
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20th Century English Animal Sculptures

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Tortoise Shell

Large Bamana Marionette Figure of Charming Police Man, African Figure
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Bamana marionette figure of a charming police man. African figure retains original paint, amazing patina, also retains original fabric wrap. (outfit).
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20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Fabric, Wood

John Glick Ceramic Garden Planterette Signed
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
The Ceramic Garden Planterette is an example of the kind of work by which John Glick became so famous. He was seduced by the effects of the reduction kiln, which decreased the levels...
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1990s American American Classical Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Ceramic

Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s.
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s. Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern design by world famous Danish architect Hans Jørgensen Wegner. Manufactured by Fritz Hans...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Oak, Teak

Ethiopian Coptic Processional Cross
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique Ethiopian processional cross, brass, early 20th century. Base is covered in Yves Klein Blue lucite measuring 12.5" D x 16.5" W x 6" H Provenance: Collection of Lillian Fl...
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Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

Ethiopian Coptic Processional Cross
Ethiopian Coptic Processional Cross
H 34 in W 24.5 in D 12.5 in

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6 Punjabi Indian Chairs, Perhaps Wedding Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare set of six antique handcrafted matching Punjabi style wooden tribal chairs with original
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Indian Folding Tribal Hand-Carved Teak Pida Low Chair
Located in Milan, IT
A rare Indian folding Pida chair featuring hand-carved horses, lions, flowers and geometrical
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Antique 1890s Indian Tribal Chairs

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Teak, Rope

Vintage White Yoruba Glass-Beaded Tribal Chair - Two Chairs Available
Located in North Miami, FL
wooden frames, these elaborately embellished chairs are a handcrafted specialty of the Yoruba tribe of
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20th Century Nigerian Tribal Lounge Chairs

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Canvas, Glass, Wood

Rare Antique Ethiopian Chair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved wooden chair from the Western Ethiopian Empire. A slightly concave seat sits
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Antique Early 1900s Ethiopian Tribal Chairs

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Wood

Rare Antique Ethiopian Chair
Rare Antique Ethiopian Chair
H 20 in W 22 in D 22 in
Pair of Alain Gaubert “Africanist” Chairs, France, 1980s
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Tribal Palaver Chairs”, predominantly from the continent’s western parts. These chairs were made with
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Carved Wood Chair Legs Elephant & Rider Tharu of Nepal, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of carved wooden chair legs with an elephant and rider motif. Tharu of Nepal, mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Kilim Upholstered French Club Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic French club chair Art Deco style sofa with generous rolled arms featuring a tribal Kilim rug
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20th Century French Art Deco Sofas

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Wool, Wood

Kilim Upholstered French Club Sofa
Kilim Upholstered French Club Sofa
H 31 in W 88 in D 39 in
Important Light Therapy Cage
Located in Peekskill, NY
see that his cage has a long bracket on the back. The bracket mounted to a rod on the back of a chair
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Early 20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Pair of Old Punjabi Handcrafted Wooden Tribal Wedding Chairs
Located in Leuven , BE
A pair of old Punjabi handcrafted wooden tribal wedding chairs with intricate woven rope seating
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Chairs

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Rope, Wood

Pakistani Tribal Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Colorful wooden chairs like this are indigenous to Pakistan’s Swat Valley. Swat Valley pieces often
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Vintage 1950s Pakistani Chairs

Pakistani Tribal Chair
Pakistani Tribal Chair
H 43 in W 19 in D 19 in
African Hand Carved Wooden Birthing Chair, 2 Piece
Located in Van Nuys, CA
African tribal hand carved birthing folding chair comprised of two pieces that fit into each other
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Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Chairs

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Wood

Hand Carved Antique African Baule Tribal Chair, Ivory Coast
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This
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Antique 19th Century Ivorian Tribal Chairs

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Wood

Antique Ethiopian Chair
Located in New York, NY
This hand carved wooden chair is from the Jima people of Southern Ethiopia. A slightly concave seat
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Vintage 1920s Ethiopian Tribal Chairs

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Ethiopian Chair
Antique Ethiopian Chair
H 20 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Alain Gaubert “Africanist” Chair, France, 1980s, For Tamir.
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Utrecht, NL
” chair is inspired by (as the name suggests) the “African Guardian” or “Tribal Palaver Chairs
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Oak

Bamileke Hand Carved Wood Tribal Chair - One Left!
Located in North Miami, FL
A rarely seen Bamileke wooden armchair from Cameroon, hand-carved in traditional openwork pattern
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Late 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Armchairs

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Wood

Early 19th Century New Mexican Retablo - San Juan de los Lagos
Located in San Francisco, CA
pigments on hand adzed wooden tablet. Attributed to Pedro Antonio Fresquis, circa 1800. Dimensions: 10
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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Very Rare Game Cock Scale and Spur Collection
Located in San Francisco, CA
. The collection includes a Spanish colonial era wooden scale, three 19th century game-cock spurs with
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Mexican Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel, Iron

Ethiopian High-Back Wooden Chair
Located in New York, NY
Ethiopian geometric high back chair from the Jimma people of Southern Ethiopia. Circular, slightly
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Chairs

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Wood

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Wooden Tribal Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of wooden tribal chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique wooden tribal chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and goatskin. Wooden tribal chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Wooden tribal chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. african people, Alain Gaubert and Bovirke each produced beautiful wooden tribal chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Wooden Tribal Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,300, while they’re typically $960 on the low end and $28,000 highest priced.
Questions About Wooden Tribal Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique wooden high chairs look nice and are a fun idea, they are not often the safest choice of seating for babies. Old fashioned wooden high chairs that feature removable wooden trays or arms don't typically meet modern safety standards. Parents must be cautious if they wish to use these chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A wooden rocking chair can be cleaned using a sponge, soap, and water. After, you should proceed to pat the rocking chair down with a cloth.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The cost of a wooden rocking chair varies depending on the type of wood used, its finish and craftsmanship. Also, the period that the rocking chair belongs to will define the price of the chair. An antique rocking chair might cost between $500 and $1,500 while a contemporary rocking chair may cost somewhere between $150 and $400. Find a variety of antique, vintage, and contemporary wooden rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.