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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
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Early 20th Century African Tribal 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
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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
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Vintage 1950s African Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Primitive African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Gorgeous unique African hand carved folding chair in solid wood. Also named the palaver chair as a
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Primitive West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A highly decorative African Lobi chair, crafted in Burkina Faso during the 1940s. This type of
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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
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 Primitive Chairs

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be used as a low side table
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Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Rope and Wood Dining Chairs from North Africa, 1880s
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Antique dining chairs made with the rope and the pale blue painted wood from North Africa. All
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Antique 1880s North African Primitive Dining Room Chairs

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Rope, Wood

Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. Rare
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Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Primitive Wood Chair from Japan 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Wooden Chair Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old primitive chair discovered in Japan. Details of this chair are unknown. It is also
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Primitive Wood Chair with old leather from Philippines / Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique chair from the Philippines. The design is made of leather held together with
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Early 20th Century Philippine Meiji Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Garouste & Bonetti ‘Jour et Nuit ’ Bronze Dining Chairs, 1991
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, IDF
geometric elements and references to primitive art, suiting these chairs and Garouste & Bonetti mindset
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1990s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Bronze, Steel

Spina Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction. The collection is now composed of 4 elements in
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Spina Stool by Cara Davide
Spina Stool by Cara Davide
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction. The collection is now composed of 4
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction. The collection is now composed of 4
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Spina Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction. The collection is now composed of 4 elements in
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Spina Stool by Cara Davide
Spina Stool by Cara Davide
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction. The collection is now composed of 4
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction. The collection is now composed of 4
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Nutwood

Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Spina Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction. The collection is now composed of 4 elements in
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Spina Stool by Cara Davide
Spina Stool by Cara Davide
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction. The collection is now composed of 4 elements in
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Brutalist Sculptural Primitive Chair 1960's-1970's Tansania
Located in Rome, IT
African culture had a major impact on his further artistic work. Traveled and created in Baghdad, Kuwait
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Vintage 1960s Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1920’s Antique Swedish Flat Weave Killim Rug-9'6'' X 6'7''
Located in Los Angeles, US
oldest methods of rug production, it is considered to be primitive compared to Oriental hand knotted rugs
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Empire Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kilim Geometric Design Rug 10' X 6'1''
Located in Los Angeles, US
oldest methods of rug production, it is considered to be primitive compared to Oriental hand knotted rugs
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Antique Early 1900s Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
for a living and pictures for a life. A self-taught artist, described as a primitive, he was
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Early 20th Century North American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
for a living and pictures for a life. A self-taught artist, described as a primitive, he was
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Early 20th Century North American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Lancaster Bridge Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
self-taught artist, described as a primitive, he was distinctive for his vivid imagination and bold
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Paint

1970s Vintage Bordered Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
oldest methods of rug production, it is considered to be primitive compared to Oriental hand knotted rugs
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Vintage 1970s Tribal Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1970s Vintage Bordered Kilim Rug
1970s Vintage Bordered Kilim Rug
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W 61 in L 74 in
Antique Floral Kilim
Located in Los Angeles, US
oldest methods of rug production, it is considered to be primitive compared to Oriental hand knotted rugs
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Antique Early 1900s Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Floral Kilim
Antique Floral Kilim
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W 60 in L 90 in
Vintage Flatweave Kilim Geometric Design
Located in Los Angeles, US
oldest methods of rug production, it is considered to be primitive compared to Oriental hand knotted rugs
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Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Flatweave Kilim Geometric Design
Vintage Flatweave Kilim Geometric Design
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W 64 in L 102 in
1920s Antique Patchwork Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
oldest methods of rug production, it is considered to be primitive compared to Oriental hand knotted rugs
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Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1920s Antique Patchwork Rug
1920s Antique Patchwork Rug
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W 73 in L 75 in
Antique Geometric Kilim Runner Rug - 5'10'' X 3'8''
Located in Los Angeles, US
oldest methods of rug production, it is considered to be primitive compared to Oriental hand knotted rugs
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1910s Antique Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
oldest methods of rug production, it is considered to be primitive compared to Oriental hand knotted rugs
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Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1910s Antique Kilim Rug
1910s Antique Kilim Rug
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W 101 in L 109 in
Antique Kilim Runner Rug - 3'3'' X 7'9''
Located in Los Angeles, US
oldest methods of rug production, it is considered to be primitive compared to Oriental hand knotted rugs
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Antique Early 1900s Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kilim Runner Rug - 3'3'' X 7'9''
Antique Kilim Runner Rug - 3'3'' X 7'9''
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W 39 in L 93 in
1920s Antique Swedish Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
oldest methods of rug production, it is considered to be primitive compared to Oriental hand knotted rugs
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Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1920s Antique Swedish Kilim Rug
1920s Antique Swedish Kilim Rug
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W 76 in L 122 in
1920s Antique Geometric Kilim Rug 6'8''x 3'5''
Located in Los Angeles, US
oldest methods of rug production, it is considered to be primitive compared to Oriental hand knotted rugs
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Vintage 1920s Asian Tribal Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Runner
Located in Los Angeles, US
oldest methods of rug production, it is considered to be primitive compared to Oriental hand knotted rugs
Category

Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Runner
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W 68 in L 152 in
Antique Kilim Geometric Runner Rug 13'1'' X 5'11''
Located in Los Angeles, US
oldest methods of rug production, it is considered to be primitive compared to Oriental hand knotted rugs
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Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Kilim Runner Rug 17'2'' X 6'11''
Located in Los Angeles, US
oldest methods of rug production, it is considered to be primitive compared to Oriental hand knotted rugs
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Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Kilim Runner Rug 17'2'' X 6'11''
Antique Kilim Runner Rug 17'2'' X 6'11''
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W 83 in L 206 in
Winchester Virginia February 1940 Vintage Silver Gelatin Print
By Arthur Rothstein
Located in Surfside, FL
isolated and primitive, people whose speech, habits, and material culture reflected an African origin and
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1940s American Realist Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Grange Meeting Fairfax County Virginia January 1940 Vintage Silver Gelatin Print
By Arthur Rothstein
Located in Surfside, FL
isolated and primitive, people whose speech, habits, and material culture reflected an African origin and
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1940s American Realist Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

African Two-Piece Small Carved Paddle Chair with Elephant Carving
Located in Austin, TX
African two part small chair with carved elephant at the upper back, the seat fits into a pierced
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20th Century Kenyan Primitives

Materials

Wood

African Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
African chair in wood finish.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Chair
African Chair
H 17.5 in W 33 in D 28 in
"Afterimage 08-263" Carbon Fiber and Black Granite Lounge Chair, 2009
By Byung-Hoon Choi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
the father of Contemporary Korean Design. Gathering inspiration from Mayan, Incan, African and Indian
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21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Primitive African Child's Chair
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
An extremely charming piece, this is a trip leg primitive carved African child's chair. Carved from
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20th Century African Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Primitive African Child's Chair
Primitive African Child's Chair
H 29.5 in W 13 in L 29.5 in
2 Antique Primitive African Baule Tribal Yoke Back Chairs Ivory Coast Baoulé
Located in Dayton, OH
Two primitive carved African Baule chairs. Made from indigenous local woods featuring yoke back
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Antique 19th Century Primitive Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Primitive African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine unique African hand carved folding children chair in solid wood. Also named the palaver
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Stargazing Chairs, 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Pair of African Stargazing chairs, 1950s. Very nice primitive Folk Art design carved out of solid
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20th Century Congolese Primitive Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Stargazing Chairs, 1950s
African Stargazing Chairs, 1950s
H 37.8 in W 14.97 in D 38.19 in
Vintage African Studded Wood Reclining Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a fantastic example of a primitive vintage African studded wood reclining chair. This
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20th Century African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
African hand carved tribal birthing chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with a
Category

2010s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This small chair from the ivory coast has a truly lovely presence. It is hand carved and showcases
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Primitive 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be
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Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Spanish Cavalier Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
and primitive shape work well with everything from antiques to African artifacts to classic modern.
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Single Wood Carved Black Old Chair Made by Indian Tribes, 20th Century, Modern
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
tribe of India. I think it's from the late 20th century. It is a chair with a Primitive and very
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20th Century Indian Other Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Art Deco Suede Arm Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Deco was an opulent style, and was influenced by a variety of sources. The "primitive" arts of Africa
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Early 20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede

Pair of Art Deco Suede Arm Chairs
Pair of Art Deco Suede Arm Chairs
H 30 in W 26 in D 32 in
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
African Baoulé chair, early 20th century. Unique chair used by the Baoulé people (Akan tribe) from
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20th Century Ivorian Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Lobi Chair from West Africa
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
functional chaise to sit or recline on, circa 1950 This African chair was sourced in the spirit of wabi
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Vintage 1950s Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Pair of Antique African Large Bull or Cow Horn Leather Armchairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
cow horn leather armchairs The chairs are African in origin, they are heavy and very sturdy, not to
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Antique Early 1900s Kenyan Primitive Armchairs

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Horn, Leather

"Seated Man on Motorcycle" Mixed Media, Abstract, Duo-Toned, Nude, Primitive
By Artis Lane
Located in Detroit, MI
faculty member, Eliel Saarinen who collaborated with Charles and Ray Eames on chair and furniture design
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1980s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

The Last Chair
By Gustavo Novoa
Located in Surfside, FL
with the zebra. Panthers and pandas share the shade with African monkeys and American raccoons. Novoa
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1980s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Secondary Education
By Kat Flyn
Located in New Orleans, LA
African American woman, antique hand carved primitive folk art dolls, antique schoolbooks "Originally
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal primitive African chair for your home. A primitive African chair — often made from wood, reclaimed wood and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 28 variations of the antique or vintage primitive African chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the primitive African chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each primitive African chair bearing hallmarks is very popular. Andrianna Shamaris each produced at least one beautiful primitive African chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Primitive African Chair?

Prices for a primitive African chair start at $300 and top out at $5,300 with the average selling for $1,290.
Questions About Primitive African Chair
  • 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.