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Antique Ethiopian Chair

Sculptural Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully sculptural early 20th century Ethiopian side chair with a hide seat and back stitched
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Hide, Wood

Rare 19th Century High-Backed Ethiopian Chair With Wonderful 'Dancing' Form
Located in London, GB
This amazing nineteenth-century high-backed chair, from the Gurage culture in Ethiopia, has many
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19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

19th Century Low Reclining Ethiopian Chair
Located in London, GB
Carved from a single piece of dense, heavy wood, this nineteenth-century Gurage low-set chair from
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19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Low Reclining Ethiopian Chair
19th Century Low Reclining Ethiopian Chair
H 28.3 in W 13.3 in D 22.8 in
Slender 19th Century High-Backed Ethiopian Chair
Located in London, GB
This late nineteenth-century chair, from the Gindabarat in the Oromia region of Ethiopia, has been
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Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Ethiopian Tribal Chair with Woven Leather Seat
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
An Ethiopian chair in hand carved wood with rich patina, with woven leather seat.
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Leather, Wood

Antique Ethiopian Tribal Chair with Woven Leather Seat
Ethiopian Tribal Chair with Woven Leather Seat
H 39.38 in W 24.81 in D 24.02 in
Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century High-Backed Ethiopian Chair
Located in London, GB
This finely carved, medium-sized chair from the Jinka culture in Ethiopia features an upright back
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Early 20th Century Gurage Peoples Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and rare early 20th century Ethiopian Gurage Peoples chair with a modernist spirit
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

19th Century Ethiopian Throne
Located in London, GB
from this region of Ethiopia, decorates the back support. The large, round seat of the chair is
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Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Throne
19th Century Ethiopian Throne
H 37.7 in Dm 21.2 in
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
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

19th Century African Wood and Leather Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
19th century African hand carved wood chair w/ leather goatskin hide woven webbing in original as
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Late 19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Leather, Hide, Goatskin, Wood

Antique Wood and Leather Bench with Great Patina and Clean Lines
Located in New York, NY
chair/bench from Ethiopia looks great from any angle and has great presence. CH371.
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Leather, Wood

Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
, The Cow Path. Lemures, based on Roman mythology, and Ethiopian, painted from an ebony wood carving
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Early 20th Century North American Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Canvas, Paint

Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
, The Cow Path. Lemures, based on Roman mythology, and Ethiopian, painted from an ebony wood carving
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Early 20th Century North American Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Canvas, Paint

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Ashanti Mother and Child Maternity Figure Carved by Osei Bonsu, Ghana
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Antique Colonial Plantation Woven Lounge Chair Curved Paddle Armrest
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H 38.19 in W 27.96 in D 49.22 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Textile

Firelight, 1893
By Frank Weston Benson
Located in New York, NY
Renowned portraitist Frank West Benson paints a young woman by the fireplace reclining in a chair in his artwork entitled, “Firelight.”
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Oil, Canvas

Josef Hoffman Pair of Secessionist Bentwood Barrel Back Arm Chairs for J&J Kohn
By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These lounge chairs from the early 1900s have an unusual bentwood design that makes them extremely rare. They have been reupholstered in a beautiful emerald green velvet and also the...
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Early 20th Century European Vienna Secession Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Upholstery, Wood

Utilitarian African Tribal Bowl of Gala or Karo People from Southern Ethiopia
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful dark, chocolate-colored wooden bowl made by the Gala or Karo people in Southern Ethiopia and carved out of a solid block of wood, it served as a utilitarian object in eve...
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20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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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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Baule Female Carved Wood Figure, African Sculpture Sotheby's Provenance
By Baule Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
A fine Baule female figure. Provenance: The Alexander S. Honig collection of African Art, May 18, 1993, Lot: 78, Sotheby's New York.
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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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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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Mid 19th century French mahogany and leather reclining chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality mid 19th century french mahogany and leather reclining chair circa 1860. We are pleased to be able to offer this stunning french flame mahogany reclining chair for sale...
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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Leather, Mahogany

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wool

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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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Walnut

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Ethiopian Jimma Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ethiopian Jimma chair carved from one piece of hardwood. Beautiful dark brown patina.
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Hardwood

Ethiopian Jimma Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Unusual and rare Ethiopian high-back chair hand carved from hardwood.
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19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Hardwood

Antique Ethiopian Jimma Chair
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Ethiopian High Back Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An early Ethiopian high back chair carved from one piece of iron wood. Unusual six-leg format.
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19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

Ethiopian High Back Chair
Ethiopian High Back Chair
H 36 in W 16.5 in D 14.5 in
Ethiopian Gurage Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Beautiful example of an Ethiopian Gurage chair carved from one single piece of hardwood. Back
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19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Hardwood

Ethiopian Gurage Chair
Ethiopian Gurage Chair
H 34 in W 13 in D 16 in
chieftain chairs
Located in St. Helena, CA
antique chieftain chairs from ethiopia, sold as a pair
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

chieftain chairs
chieftain chairs
H 36 in W 21 in D 19 in
19th c. African Ambo Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Hand-carved Ambo chair with one armrest. Traditional incised motifs. Four round tapered legs.
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19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

19th c. African Ambo Chair
H 25.75 in W 17.5 in D 18.5 in
Ethiopian Chair
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous old Ethiopian chair. Great Patina and feeling in the carving. There are some small
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Early 1900s Ethiopian Bohemian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Ethiopian Chair
Ethiopian Chair
H 36 in W 16 in D 16 in
Hand-Carved Ethiopian Chair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Ethiopian chair carved from beautiful dense wood. It is very elegant and serves as a
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1920s Ethiopian Primitive Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Hand-Carved Ethiopian Chair
Hand-Carved Ethiopian Chair
H 35 in W 16 in D 11.5 in
Large wood Ethiopian chair.
Located in New York, NY
Large Jima chair for a Chief, handmade out of 1 piece of wood.
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

Large wood Ethiopian chair.
Large wood Ethiopian chair.
H 47 in W 32 in D 27 in
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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Early 1900s Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Rare Antique Ethiopian Chair
Rare Antique Ethiopian Chair
H 20 in W 22 in D 22 in
Ethiopian Wooden Chair, Africa, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative hand-carved wood chair. Weathered orange in color. Very
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

Ethiopian Wooden Chair, Africa, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative hand-carved wood chair. Weathered blue in color. Very
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

19th Century Carved Wooden Chair, Ethiopia
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative carved wood chair. Weathered green in color.    
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

Ethiopian Wooden Chair, Africa, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative hand-carved wood chair. Weathered red in color. Very sculptural
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

19th Century Ethiopian Wooden Chair, Africa
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian hand-carved mahogany single chair with tripod legs. Tall carved back in
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

Brown Carved Wooden Chair, Ethiopia, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative carved wood chair. Natural mahogany color.   
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

Weathered Blue Carved Wooden Chair, Ethiopia, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative carved wood chair. Weathered blue in color.  
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

Weathered Red Carved Wood Chair, Ethiopia, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative carved wood chair. Weathered red in color.   
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

19th Century Ethiopian one piece dug out hardwood chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A rare 19th Century ethiopian one piece dug out hardwood chair. Well patinated and good colour
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Hardwood

A rare 19th century ethiopian one piece dug out hardwood chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A rare 19th century ethiopian one piece dug out hardwood chair, well patented and good colour.
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19th Century Ethiopian Folk Art Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Hardwood

Carved High Back Chair, 20th Century Gurage People, Jimma, Ethiopia
Located in Pasadena, CA
High backed carved chair From the Guarage people of Jimma, Oromia, South West Ethiopia. Mid to
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Hardwood

Set Of 4 Ethiopian Matched Chairs Circa 1900
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
SET OF 4 ETHIOPIAN MATCHED CHAIRS CIRCA 1900 HEIGHT: 40" - 36 1/2" SMALLEST
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

Old Carved Hardwood Chairs
Located in Nijlen, BE
Old artisan hardwood carved chairs. An impressive e-catcher. As a set certainly unique. The
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Early 1900s Ethiopian Minimalist Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Hardwood

Old Carved Hardwood Chairs
Old Carved Hardwood Chairs
H 33.86 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Early 20th Century Abstract Chair
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century abstract chair, arcadia wood Walega Ethiopia, 1930-1940.
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Early 20th Century Antique Ethiopian Chair

Early 20th Century Abstract Chair
Early 20th Century Abstract Chair
H 35 in W 21 in D 21 in
Vintage Ethiopian Chair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand-carved Ethiopian chair. It is carved from heavy, dense wood and has a wonderful
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Early 20th Century African Folk Art Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Vintage Ethiopian Chair
Vintage Ethiopian Chair
H 36 in W 21 in D 16 in
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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1920s Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Ethiopian Chair
Antique Ethiopian Chair
H 20 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Ethiopian Chair of Carved Wood
Located in Dorchester, MA
This carved wooden chair most likely comes from the Jimma people of Southern Ethiopia. A capacious
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Ethiopian Chair of Carved Wood
Ethiopian Chair of Carved Wood
H 40.5 in W 24.25 in D 25 in
19th Century Ethiopian High Back Carved Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
19th century Ethiopian high back carved chair. This Traditional Ethiopian chair was hand carved
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19th Century Ethiopian Aesthetic Movement Antique Ethiopian Chair

Ethiopian Walga Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
, Ethiopia. With its geometric patterned back support, round concave seat, and tripod legs, this chair has
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Ethiopian Walga Chair
Ethiopian Walga Chair
H 37.5 in W 20 in D 19 in
Antique Side Chair from Ethiopia with Lattice Back
Located in New York, NY
A very good hand-carved Ethiopian side chair, with good age and very nice surface patina. These
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Colonial Revival Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Gurage Tribal Carved Wanza Wood Throne Jimma Chair from Ethiopia
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful hand-carved Jimma chair with tripod legs from a single piece of dense wanza wood
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19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Sculptural Ethiopian Jimma Chair, Carved from One Piece of Wood, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Sculpted with no joinery, hand carved from a single block of Wanza (commonly known as Sudan Teak). Distinctive dark chocolate patina from this dense African wood. Unusual central bra...
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1880s Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Teak

African Chieftain Chair from Gurage Tribe in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900's
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful tribal chair is carved from one piece of wood and was traditionally reserved for the
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Primitive African Chair Wood and Leather, circa 1900
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
A simple, rustic wooden chair with a beautifully worn hair-on leather seat and back. Comes from
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Early 1900s Ethiopian Primitive Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Fur, Leather, Wood

Antique African Hand-Carved Gurange Bench Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare Gurange small sized chair or bench with a rustic African feel and wonderful sculptural
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1910s Ethiopian Primitive Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Teak

Primitive African Stools, Tripod Chairs
Located in Bochum, NRW
A pair of three-legged hand-carved African stool, tripod chairs, tribal stools, each carved of one
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Ethiopian Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique high back chair with a coptic cross. These seats were designated for a highly
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

Ethiopian Chair
Ethiopian Chair
H 30.5 in W 21.75 in D 20 in
Ethiopian Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ethiopian high-back chair with brass shell casing adornments on seat and top of backrest. These
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

Ethiopian Chair
Ethiopian Chair
H 35.5 in W 19.75 in D 19 in
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Fantastic and graphic hand carved sculptural chair from the Gurage People of Ethiopia. It is carved
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair
H 34.5 in W 15.25 in D 16 in
Ethiopian Carved Chair
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Exceptional form on this Ethiopian chair carved from a single piece of wood. Great triangular
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

Ethiopian Carved Chair
Ethiopian Carved Chair
H 41.5 in W 21 in D 24 in
Ethiopian sculptural chair
Located in New York, NY
Ethiopian sculptural carved wooden chair in dark patina from the Jimma people in Southern Ethiopia
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Ethiopian sculptural chair
Ethiopian sculptural chair
H 36 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Sculptural Ethiopian Two Piece "Recliner"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderfully solid two piece African "recliner".
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Early 20th Century Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Throne Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Throne Chair
Throne Chair
H 46 in Dm 29 in
African Ironwood and Leather Chief's Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Chief's chair in iron wood and goat skin. Original patina. Very sturdy.
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

African Ironwood and Leather Chief's Chair
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Ethiopian High-Back Wooden Chair
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Ethiopian geometric high back chair from the Jimma people of Southern Ethiopia. Circular, slightly
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Ethiopian Chiefs Chair
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Unusual circular cutout designed Ethiopians Chief chair carved from a single piece of wood
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

Ethiopian Chiefs Chair
Ethiopian Chiefs Chair
H 41.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
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Antique Ethiopian Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique Ethiopian chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every antique Ethiopian chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique Ethiopian chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available.

How Much is a Antique Ethiopian Chair?

An antique Ethiopian chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,407, while the lowest priced sells for $1,450 and the highest can go for as much as $4,800.

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 Antique Ethiopian Chair
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    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
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    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.