Yoruba Chair
Beaded Yoruba Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Take a seat in a masterpiece of Yoruba craftsmanship with this captivating hand-beaded chair
Category
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Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor, 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Description
Originally handcrafted for the Nigerian Yoruba Tribe kings and queens, each chair
Category
20th Century Nigerian Armchairs
Materials
Beads
Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor, 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Description
Originally hand-crafted for the Nigerian Yoruba tribe kings and queens, each chair
Category
20th Century Nigerian Armchairs
Materials
Beads
Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor - 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Description
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Category
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Materials
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20th Century Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beaded Ceremonial Armchair, 20th Century, Yoruba Tribe, Nigeria
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Category
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Materials
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Located in New York, NY
Traditionally created for the Yoruba tribe kings and queens and embellished with thousands of seed
Category
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Located in New York, NY
Traditionally created for the Yoruba tribe kings and queens and embellished with thousands of seed
Category
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Materials
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This truly exquisite hand beaded chair by the Yoruba Artisans of Nigeria, best representation of
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Yoruba Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the yoruba chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each yoruba chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using beads, trimming and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect yoruba chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right yoruba chair, those designed in Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made yoruba chair over the years, but those crafted by Yoruba People are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Yoruba Chair?
A yoruba chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1,675 and the highest can go for as much as $6,500.
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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.
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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Yoruba Chair
- What is a Yoruba chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023A Yoruba chair is an armchair decorated with colorful animal and floral prints and embellished with beads. Historically, the chairs served as thrones for kings and queens of the Yoruba people who live in West Africa. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Yoruba chairs.
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