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1960s Moroccan Vintage Flat-Weave Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
or upholstery textile to make pillows or recover a sofa.
Dimensions: 5 ft. W x12 ft. L.
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Vintage Organic Hand-Woven Textile, circa 1960
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
upholstery.
Great Moroccan vintage organic textile to add the Ethnic accent to any style of décor.
Well
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Vintage Tribal Kilim Textile, circa 1960
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
covering or on the bed, or to make pillows or upholstery.
Made in Morocco. By the Berber women of the
Category
20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
Bronzed Steel Agate Barstool Shagreen vinyl Upholstery Barstool
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This classically inspired contemporary bar stool by Egg Designs, has a burnished bronze steel frame and is upholstered in shagreen textured vinyl. This bar stool is recommended for r...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Cold Cast Bronze, Shou Sugi Ban African Mahogany & Boucle Sherpa Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
This high end, contemporary, handcrafted lounge chair is
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Resin, Hardwood
H 30.32 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
Maple & Padauk Solid Wood Lounge Chair With Leather Upholstery
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
sourced from Africa. It comes with a hand-sewn seat and backrest with a checkered pattern of caramel and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Theo Ruth for Artifort Congo Sofa in Floral Upholstery
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, as well as the chairs of this serie, is based on an African chair that he brought home as a souvenir
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Console Jean in Estremoz white Marble with Terrazzo Africa Top
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Unlimited Ideas is dedicated to furniture and upholstery. Its collection offers a comprehensive customizable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Grasso Armchair by Stephen Burks black padded leather upholstery black structure
By Stephen Burks
Located in Barcelona, ES
leather upholstery oozes over the bare iron structure to contrast with the most luxurious touch of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 34.65 in D 32.29 in
Grasso Armchair by Stephen Burks padded grey curved upholstery black structure
By Stephen Burks
Located in Barcelona, ES
leather upholstery oozes over the bare iron structure to contrast with the most luxurious touch of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 34.65 in D 32.29 in
Grasso armchair by Stephen Burks leather upholstery and painted metal structure
By Stephen Burks
Located in Barcelona, ES
leather upholstery oozes over the bare iron structure to contrast with the most luxurious touch of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 34.65 in D 32.29 in
Set of Six 'Africa' Mid-Century Italian Dining Chairs by Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A rare set of dining chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa (re-upholstery included).
Italy, c1975
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 18.9 in
Grasso Armchair by Stephen Burks padded red upholstery with a red metal structur
By Stephen Burks
Located in Barcelona, ES
leather upholstery oozes over the bare iron structure to contrast with the most luxurious touch of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 34.65 in D 32.29 in
Set of 6 dining room "Africa" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Renens, CH
materials and by the same craftsman that was in charge for the upholstery of the "Africa" chairs for Maxalto
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 16.93 in
African Batik Cloth Natural Hand-woven Hand-Printed Cotton Fabric Ghana 10 Yards
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wide( 4ft).
Could be use to make pillows or upholstery.
History of Batik in Africa:
Batik, a
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Cotton
H 360 in W 45.5 in D 0.05 in
Modern Upholstered, Cocooning, Olifant Lounge Chair, with Brass Details
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Africa.
This lounge chair was named after it's inspiration the elephant. The backrest surrounds and
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 358.27 in W 43.31 in D 37.41 in
Blessing Modern Hand-Chiseled Ebonized Oak Upholstered Barstool by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
manufactured in South Africa.
The Blessing barstool has a base is hand-carved and chiseled solid Oak, the oak
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 36.62 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
So Disco Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Mahogany Timber, Ceramic, Fabric Upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ceramic, Upholstery
Mattiwatta Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished Brass, Brass, Fabric Upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
, Brass, Boucle Fabric
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry - Egg is a
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
70's feel modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
The Oromo collection is inspired by 70's surface design, the
Category
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 38.19 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Oromo Occasional Chair by TheUrbanative
Located in Geneve, CH
South African furniture and product design company based in Johannesburg.
The furniture and products
Category
2010s South African Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Other
Pangolin Sofa by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry - Egg is a unique perspective
Category
2010s South African Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Foam
Malta Bouclé Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
, Brass, Grey Bouche Upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry - Egg
Category
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Malta Ardmore Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
, Brass, Grey Bouche Upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry - Egg
Category
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
, Black Leather Upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry - Egg is a
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Livingston Wingback by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
, Synthetic Rattan, Linen Upholstery, Bronze Coated Mild Steelwal
Founded by South Africans and life
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Cant Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
, cast brass, fabric upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry - Egg
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Big Crocco Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass, Walnut Timber, Ardmore Upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Stellar Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
, ceramic, fabric upholstery.
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry - Egg is a
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ceramic, Upholstery, Walnut
70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
manufactured in South Africa.
The Oromo collection is inspired by 70's surface design, the backrest of this
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.29 in W 36.62 in D 38.19 in
70's feel modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
The Oromo collection is inspired by 70's surface design, the
Category
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 38.19 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Livingston Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
, Synthetic Rattan, Brass, Linen Upholstry
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze
70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
manufactured in South Africa.
The Oromo collection is inspired by 70's surface design, the backrest of this
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.29 in W 36.62 in D 38.19 in
Stellar Modern Handmade Ceramic Walnut, Boucle' Upholstered Luxury Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Africa. This lounge chair is part of the Stellar collection which consists of a lounge, dining chair and
Category
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ceramic, Upholstery, Walnut
H 27.96 in W 29.93 in D 25.6 in
Jetson Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Steel, Brass, Leather Upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1960s Four Panels upholstered Leopard Tiger Hand Painted Floral Screen Divider
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, hand painted upholstered safari panels and room divider you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Jus...
Category
Vintage 1960s African Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
H 60 in W 78 in D 1 in
Mattiwatta Modern Solid Brass Upholstered Luxury Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Mattiwatta bespoke, lounge chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 30.52 in D 37.41 in
OKHA, "Neo", Barstool
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Variations
Upholstery: COM or COL
Leather: Black, mocca, navy
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Ash, Wood, Upholstery
Sherpa Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
, Boucle upholstry, Shou Sugi ban hard wood
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche
Category
2010s South African Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Shaker Sofa by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
rope, leather upholstry
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry - Egg is a
Category
2010s South African Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Nylon, Walnut
Stellar Modern Handmade Ceramic Walnut, Boucle' Upholstered Luxury Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Africa. This lounge chair is part of the Stellar collection which consists of a lounge, dining chair and
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ceramic, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 41.74 in D 36.23 in
Stellar Modern Handmade Ceramic Walnut, Boucle' Upholstered Luxury Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Africa. This lounge chair is part of the Stellar collection which consists of a lounge, dining chair and
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ceramic, Upholstery, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 41.74 in D 36.23 in
Ostrich Fluff Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
steel, brass buttons, ostrich feather trim, velvet upholstery.
Founded by South Africans and life
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Stellar Modern Handmade Ceramic Walnut, Boucle' Upholstered Luxury Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Africa. This lounge chair is part of the Stellar collection which consists of a lounge, dining chair and
Category
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ceramic, Upholstery, Walnut
H 27.96 in W 29.93 in D 25.6 in
Stellar Modern Handmade Ceramic, Walnut, Boucle' Upholstered Luxury Sofa
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Stellar bespoke sofa is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This sofa is
Category
2010s South African Modern Sofas
Materials
Ceramic, Upholstery, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in
OKHA, "Gloob", Armchair
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Variations
Upholstery: COM or COL
Leather: Black, Mocca, navy
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Brass
Jetson Bar Stool by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Steel, Brass, Leather Upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry
Category
2010s South African Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Okha, "Lola", Barstool/Counter Stool
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstery
COM or COL
Dimensions
Barstool: 21.3" W x 16" D x 29.1" H, 29.1" SH
Counter Stool: 21.3
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Stools
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Ash, Upholstery
Care upholstered armchair with black steel legs
By Gideon Pieterse
Located in Pretoria, ZA
, and armrest structure
+ High Density Foam
+ FibreGuard™ Upholstery Materials
[color & texture
Category
2010s South African Chairs
Materials
Steel
Lunana upholstered armchair with steel legs
By Gideon Pieterse
Located in Pretoria, ZA
Density Foam
+ FibreGuard™ Upholstery Materials
[color & texture selection available]
+ Mild Steel
Category
2010s South African Chairs
Materials
Steel
Luna upholstered armchair with steel legs
By Gideon Pieterse
Located in Pretoria, ZA
Density Foam
+ FibreGuard™ Upholstery Materials
[color & texture selection available]
+ Mild Steel
Category
2010s South African Chairs
Materials
Steel
OKHA, "Verb", Dining Chair
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials
Upholstery, wood
Variations
Upholstery: COM or COL
Leather: Black, Mocca, navy
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Ash, Walnut
OKHA, "Repose", Sofa
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials
Upholstery, Cylindrical plinth base in brass or wood
Variations
Upholstery: COM or
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Sectional Sofas
Materials
Brass
The Sayari Indoor / Outdoor Daybed Chaise and Table Collection by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
The luxurious Sayari Outdoor Collection is inspired by the beauty of the African continent. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Marble
H 24.4 in W 47.2 in D 94.5 in
Strelitzia Modern Solid Silver Polished Aluminum and Boucle Luxury Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
in South Africa.
This luxury dining chair has a backrest of solid sand cast aluminum, the method
Category
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.04 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Okha, "Henry", Barstool
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials.
Upholstery, Wood.
Variations
Upholstery: COM or COL
Leather: Black, Mocca, Navy
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Stools
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Ash, Upholstery
So Disco Modern 70's Inspired Ceramic Leg & Boucle' Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
cream boucle' upholstery, a very on trend textile.
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut, Upholstery, Ceramic
H 32.68 in W 51.19 in D 49.22 in
Okha, "Carlotta", Barstool
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstery
COM or COL
Leather
Black, mocca, navy, straw, anthracite, elephant, oyster, latte
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Stools
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Ash, Walnut
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African Upholstery For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic African upholstery available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, upholstery and wood, every African upholstery was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer African upholstery, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right African upholstery, those designed in Art Deco and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is an African Upholstery?
Prices for an African upholstery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $365 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,074.
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.
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