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Vintage African Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Carved wood African chair with metal decorations on the arms.
Category

Mid-20th Century African Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Chair
Vintage African Chair
H 23 in W 22.75 in D 17 in
Africa Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in BANGALOW, NSW
Set of four iconic ‘Africa’ chairs By Tobia & Afra Scarpa This design is of historical
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Africa Chairs
Africa Chairs
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 17.33 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Africa Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa Chairs 1970 Brass, Rosewood, Leather, Steel 30.71 H x 18.12 W x 22 d
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Africa Chairs
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Africa Chairs
H 18.12 in W 30.71 in D 22 in
Pair of African Chairs by Garry Knox Bennett, 1989
By Garry Knox Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of custom African chairs by Garry Knox Bennett. Signed and dated 1989.
Category

Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in London, GB
A rare set of six stunning Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s, and produced
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

20th Century Small Weathered African Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Today, these chairs are valued as works of art and historical artifacts and are often displayed in
Category

20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Afra e Tobia Scarpa Africa chairs Maxalto Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare large set of so called 'Africa' chairs designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Artona Africa chairs, walnut wood and black leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona 'Africa chairs', black leather, walnut, ebony, and brass
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970’s
By Maxalto
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Set of 6 Africa chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto. Embrace the timeless allure of design
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A rare set of four stunning Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s, and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
it is rare to find these types of chairs. Style: Eastern Africa Subestilo: Eastern Tanzania Function
Category

Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
H 17.72 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
Set of Ten Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A rare set of ten stunning Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s, and produced
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Artona Africa chair in walnut wood and black leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona 'Africa chair', black leather, walnut, ebony, and brass
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vico Magistretti ““Regina D’ Africa” Chair with Stool for Alias, Italy 1970
By Vico Magistretti, Alias
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An iconic “Regina D’ Africa” (Queen of Africa) chair with matching stool designed by Vico
Category

Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy - 1975, set of 8
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Artona series Africa dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto – Italy, 1970’s. Amazing set
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Modern South African Chair by John Tabraham for Kallenbach
By Kallenbach, John Tabraham
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern South African Chair by John Tabraham for Kallenbach Note the Joinery. detail Photos
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

21st Century Modern Handcrafted African Chair
By Atang Tshikare
Located in Cape Town, WC
This piece is made with a single piece of wood. The wood is burned then brushed with a steel brush before being sealed with wax. The wood is hand carved and the bronze is handmade to...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Loveseats

Materials

Bronze

21st Century Modern Handcrafted African Chair
21st Century Modern Handcrafted African Chair
H 26.78 in W 18.51 in D 51.97 in
African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970
Located in Lyon, FR
African chair made of solid wood, known as a "palaver" chair. The two-part structure can be
Category

Vintage 1970s African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Black & White Hand Beaded African Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
This truly exquisite hand beaded chair by the Yoruba Artisans of Nigeria, best representation of
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Beads

Africa dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 4 Africa chairs in wood and brown leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa . Stamped. Seat height: 45
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tiny Wooden Chairs in Style African
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of small Style African chairs, dating from the 1960s. The small chairs are made
Category

Vintage 1960s African Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Tiny Wooden Chairs in Style African
Tiny Wooden Chairs in Style African
H 22.05 in W 24.02 in D 14.97 in
Pair of 1970s Esko Pajamies Lounge Chairs
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of Esko Pajamies “Africa” chairs for Asko. Finland. Unique chairs made of oak, brown leather
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Oak

Set of 6 dining room "Africa" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Renens, CH
Exceptional set of 6 "Africa" dining room chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa produced by Maxalto 1975
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth
By Theo Ruth
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Penguin lounge chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort. The chair is based on an African chair
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth
Pair of Penguin Chairs by Theo Ruth
H 32.75 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Set of four Africa chairs with a structure in walnut wood and burl, seats upholstered with
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair
Located in Troy, MI
This circa 1980s hand carved African chair was made by a member of the Bamileke tribe from Cameroon
Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair
Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair
H 38 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
20th Century African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Unveil the essence of African artistry with this early 20th-century wooden chair, a piece that
Category

20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century African Wooden Chair
20th Century African Wooden Chair
H 31.8 in W 13.3 in D 26.5 in
20th Century African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Unveil the essence of African artistry with this early 20th-century wooden chair, a piece that
Category

20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century African Wooden Chair
20th Century African Wooden Chair
H 31.8 in W 13.3 in D 26.5 in
20th Century African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Unveil the essence of African artistry with this early 20th-century wooden chair, a piece that
Category

20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century African Wooden Chair
20th Century African Wooden Chair
H 31.8 in W 13.3 in D 26.5 in
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 8
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
"Africa" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the Italian beechwood combined with the reddish-brown leather seat
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco Walnut Sapporo Dining Chairs for Mobilgirgi, 1970s, Set of 4
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Vicenza, IT
iconic "Africa" chairs, the exquisite walnut briar construction is complemented by luxe black leather
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Rare Vintage Monk Dining Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italian Collectible
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
designers and is also found in the 121 chairs for Cassina or the Africa chairs for Maxalto. Increasingly
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Wood

Set of 6 Midcentury Italian Walnut and Leather Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
: Pigreco chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Pamplona chairs by Augusto Savini for Pozzi Africa
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage hand carved African Baule Tribal Date of manufacture: circa late 19th to mid-20th
Category

20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique African hand carved chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with
Category

Vintage 1950s African Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique African hand carved chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with
Category

Vintage 1950s African Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Chair Africa, Italy
By VG New Trend
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG furniture represent luxury in terms of exclusivity, distinction and high quality. They are the result of sophisticated and exclusive design with a strong identity and are the outc...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chair Africa, Italy
Chair Africa, Italy
H 66.15 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
19th Century African Small Wood Chair, Ivory Coast
Located in New York, NY
the chair. From the Ivory Coast of Africa.   
Category

Antique 19th Century African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Venizia Chairs by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
African Chairs contemporized, different seat made of plywood, painted and multi lacquered. The
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Venizia Chairs by Markus Friedrich Staab
Venizia Chairs by Markus Friedrich Staab
H 39.38 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Primitive Tribal Chair
By Baule Tribe
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Vintage hand carved African Baule Tribal yoke back low chair. Vintage hand carved African Baule
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

1960s African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s High Quality Pair of Sculptural Form African Chief Ceremonial Folding Chairs Geometric
Category

Vintage 1960s African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mario Marenco “Sapporo” Dining Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. With style close to the iconic “Africa” chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the beechwood combined with the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 4
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
"Africa" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the Italian beechwood combined with the reddish-brown leather seat
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 2
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
"Africa" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the Italian beechwood combined with the reddish-brown leather seat
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 6
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
"Africa" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the Italian beechwood combined with the reddish-brown leather seat
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 6
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
the flat front legs, creating a charming combination. With style close to the iconic "Africa" chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 12
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 14
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 4
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
the flat front legs, creating a charming combination. With style close to the iconic "Africa" chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 8
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
the flat front legs, creating a charming combination. With style close to the iconic "Africa" chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 10
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
the flat front legs, creating a charming combination. With style close to the iconic "Africa" chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 14
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, black leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 6
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
the flat front legs, creating a charming combination. With style close to the iconic "Africa" chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 12
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
the flat front legs, creating a charming combination. With style close to the iconic "Africa" chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 10
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
the flat front legs, creating a charming combination. With style close to the iconic "Africa" chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

South African Brutalist Dining Chair
Located in Toronto, CA
Sold individually, the South African Brutalist wood block chairs are elevated by new Belgian linen
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Vintage 1960s South African Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen

South African Brutalist Dining Chair
South African Brutalist Dining Chair
H 35 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
African Tribal Senufo Chair
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic tribal piece with wonderful patina. Backrest constructed of two typical Senufo birds.
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Senufo Chair
African Tribal Senufo Chair
H 31.75 in W 28 in D 21.25 in
Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi Set of Six Dining Chairs in Walnut
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, set of six dining chairs model ‘Sapporo’, walnut, black leather
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mario Marenco “Sapporo” Dining Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, set of 4
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
leather. With style close to the iconic “Africa” chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the beechwood combined
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

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African Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of African chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct African chairs — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 190 antique and vintage African chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 71 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. African 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. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Folk Art African chairs are consistently popular styles. Some African chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller African chairs, measuring 8.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto and Joanina and David Pastoll each produced beautiful African chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are African Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,557, while they’re typically $2 on the low end and $57,600 highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About African Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An African birthing chair is a wooden seat with a sloped back and angled seat. Its original purpose was to help women maintain the proper position to deliver a baby, however many people use them for seating or decoration. On 1stDibs, shop a range of birthing chairs.