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Vintage African Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Carved wood African chair with metal decorations on the arms.
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Mid-20th Century African Vintage African Chair

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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
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

Materials

Walnut

Vintage 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
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage African Chair

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Brass

Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Africa Chairs
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Africa Chairs
H 18.12 in W 30.71 in D 22 in
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
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1970s Vintage African Chair

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Wood

Set of Six Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A rare set of six stunning Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s, and produced
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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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
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20th Century African Vintage African Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of six "Africa" chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Italy 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Renens, CH
Exceptional set of 6 "Africa" dining room chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa produced by Maxalto 1975
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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Leather, Wood, Walnut

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
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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Brass

Artona Africa chairs, walnut wood and black leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona 'Africa chairs', black leather, walnut, ebony, and brass
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

Materials

Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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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
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1940s Tanzanian Tribal Vintage African Chair

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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
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
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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Brass

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

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
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

Materials

Brass

Vintage Modern South African Chair by John Tabraham for Kallenbach
By John Tabraham, Kallenbach
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern South African Chair by John Tabraham for Kallenbach Note the Joinery. detail Photos
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

Materials

Wood

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
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1970s African Tribal Vintage African Chair

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Wood

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
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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
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1960s African Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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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
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Vintage African Chair

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Leather, Canvas, Oak

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
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1950s Dutch Modern Vintage African Chair

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
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Vintage African Chair

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Wood

Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair
Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair
H 38 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
Mario Marenco Walnut Sapporo Dining Chairs for Mobilgirgi, 1970s, Set of 8
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Vicenza, IT
Scarpa's iconic "Africa" chairs, the exquisite walnut briar construction is complemented by luxe black
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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Leather, Walnut

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
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20th Century African Vintage African Chair

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
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20th Century African Vintage African Chair

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
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20th Century African Vintage African Chair

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
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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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
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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Fabric, Canvas, Wood

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

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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
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20th Century African Vintage African Chair

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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1950s African Primitive Vintage African Chair

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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1950s African Primitive Vintage African Chair

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Wood, Reclaimed 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
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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
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
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1960s African Tribal Vintage African Chair

Materials

Wood

Mario Marenco “Sapporo” Dining Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. With style close to the iconic “Africa” chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the beechwood combined with the
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 4
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

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 6
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

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 12
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

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

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

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

Materials

Leather, Beech

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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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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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1960s South African Brutalist Vintage African Chair

Materials

Wood, Linen

South African Brutalist Dining Chair
South African Brutalist Dining Chair
H 35 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Mario Marenco “Sapporo” Dining Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, set of 4
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
leather. With style close to the iconic “Africa” chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the beechwood combined
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco “Sapporo” Dining Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, set of 2
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

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

Materials

Leather, Beech

Sculptural African Studio Chair France - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural African Studio Chair, France 1960s.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

Materials

Wood

Sculptural African Studio Chair France - 1960s
Sculptural African Studio Chair France - 1960s
H 36.62 in W 14.18 in D 27.17 in
Alain Gaubert Oak "Africanist" Chair, France, 1980s
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Utrecht, NL
this “Africanist” chair is inspired by (as the name suggests) the “African Guardian” or “Tribal Palaver
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

Materials

Wood

Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Traditional African birthing chairs consisting of two interlocking wooden planks carefully carved
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1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chair

Materials

Wood

Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Beaded African Ceremony or Nobility Chair
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Mid 20th century vibrant red and white hand beaded African ceremony chair. Originally crafted for
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Vintage African Chair

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Beads

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Lobi Chair from West Africa
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Lobi chair from Burkina Faso, West Africa. This is a rare piece of African furniture both
Category

1950s Burkinabe Tribal Vintage African Chair

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

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Vintage African Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage African chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, beads and fabric, every vintage African chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the vintage African chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage African chair bearing Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made vintage African chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baule Tribe are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage African Chair?

Prices for a vintage African chair start at $300 and top out at $5,250 with the average selling for $1,232.
Questions About Vintage 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.