African Art Deco Ashanti Elephant Stool, Ghana, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
African Art Deco Ashanti elephant stool, Ghana, 1920s Wonderfully carved piece.
Vintage 1920s Ghanaian Art Deco Stools
Wood
African Art Deco Ashanti Elephant Stool, Ghana, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
African Art Deco Ashanti elephant stool, Ghana, 1920s Wonderfully carved piece.
Wood
African Bakota Stool, Solid Wood, 20th Century, Good Condition
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century African carved Bakota stool showcases the bold geometry, symbolic detailing, and sculptural craftsmanship characteristic of Central African design traditions.
Wood
$882Sale Price|20% Off
Handcrafted Carved Stained Wood low Stool, Africa 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Midcentury African Handcrafted Carved and Stained Wood Low Stool or Side Table.
Wood
Antique ASHANTI Queen Mother Carved Wooden Stool Ghana Africa
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique GHANA, ASHANTI "Queen Mother" type hardwood hand carved stool. Hand-carved stool made by the Ashanti People of Ghana, West Africa.
Wood
African Ashanti Styled Wood Carved Animal Stool / Ottoman Ghana
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A hand carved primitive wooden Ashanti styled West African Ghana stool or ottoman . The personality of the artistic native carved animal as the base of the curved seat makes this uni...
Wood
African Carved Wooden and Iron Walnut Finish Bar Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Replicated of African Carved Wooden and Iron Dark Walnut Finish Bar stool, 4 in Stock Dimensions: Seat: 9.5"W X 15"D Height: 36"
Wood
Early 20th Century African Oromo Sculptural Hardwood Tripod Leg Stool
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century African Oromo sculptural hardwood tripod stool, carved from one piece of native wood.
Hardwood
Contemporary Stool in African Walnut, Throne by Arno Declercq
By Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary stool In African Walnut - Throne by Arno Declercq Materials: Made entirely out of solid African walnut Hand turned, sanded and finished with varnish Dimensions: W...
Wood, Walnut
Hand-carved Ashanti Tribal Leaders stool from Ghana, West Africa.
Located in London, London
Hand Carved Ashanti Tribal leaders stool; West Africa Early 20thC Stools such as this hold deep cultural and spiritual significance, representing the owners wealth and rank This ex...
Wood
Old Bamileke Stool Side Table From Cameroon African Art, 1950s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Old Bamileke stool side table from Cameroon African Art, 1950s Original Bamileke Stool from the middle of the 20th century.
Wood
$1,785Sale Price|30% Off
African Cameroon Bamileke Tribal Beaded Zoomorphic Side Table Stool 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage beaded nobility throne stool / side table / plant stand from the Bamileke tribe of Cameroon. It is constructed from carved Azobe wood, covered with cloth, and intricately de...
Hardwood, Beads
Early 20th Century, Carved Wooden Lobi Stool, Burkina Faso, African
Located in Odense, DK
This fine early 20th century Lobi or Bwa stool originates from Burkina Faso or Mali, a rare example of African tribal artistry and functional design.
Wood
Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Stool, Folk Art, African Design, 1950s
Located in London, GB
This is a low, hand-carved wooden stool featuring a gently curved, oval seat supported by three sturdy, tapered legs. The surface of the front legs is richly decorated with carvings ...
Wood
Large handcrafted midcentury African tribal Jimma or Oromo tripod stool, 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
This lovely tripod stool originates from Ethiopia and dates from around the 1950s - 1960s. The stool is made of Wanza wood and is in a great vintage patina as can be seen in the pics...
Wood
Mid 20th Century, Hand-Carved Wooden Lobi Stool, Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural hand-carved stool from the Lobi people of West Africa, most likely originating from Burkina Faso and dating to the mid 20th century.
Wood
2 African Gurage Three-Legged carved solid wooden Stools, Ethiopia
Located in Den Haag, NL
A wonderfully pair of sculptural early 20th century Ethiopian Gurage Stools carved of one piece of wood showing a hand carved texture, with three curved legs supporting a convex bowl...
Wood
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern African Teak & Rush Chord Stool or Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: African Teak Wood, Original Paper Chord ______________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, ...
Wood, Teak, Paper
Traditional Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool by the Ashanti Tribe Ghana
Located in Den Haag, NL
Authentic African carved wooden elephant stool. Originates from the Ashanti Tribe of Ghana.
Wood
Large Senufo stool of Africa/wooden chair/Side table/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a simple and artistic wooden stool in stock. This is a stool made by the Senufo tribe, who live in an area spanning the neighboring countries of Mali and Burkina Faso, mainly...
Wood
Moroccan Camel Saddle Stool, Stained Wood, Brass and Leather, North Africa, 1980
Located in Odense, DK
Distinctive camel saddle stool crafted in dark-stained wood with brass-mounted details and a rich red leather cushion. Inspired by traditional Middle Eastern camel saddles, the piece...
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Black Stool, Poplar and Birch Wood, Nifemi Ogunro, African-American
By Nifemi Ogunro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Object 3 "Vate" Manufactured by Nifemi Ogunro. Brooklyn, 2023. Poplar, Birch. Measurements 32 x 7 x 24h cm 81 x 17,8 x 61h in Edition Unique piece. Exhibitions Global...
Birch, Poplar, Wood, Ash
1930s African Figurative Folk Art Carved Wood Stools Table, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning side tables or stools you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of t...
Wood
Antique Mid-20th Century African Dogon Hand-Carved Wood Stool, Wabi-Sabi Style
Located in Odense, DK
This exceptional 20th century Dogon stool, hand-carved in Mali, West Africa, embodies the authentic artistry and cultural heritage of the Dogon people.
Wood
Small Senufo stool
Located in Winnetka, IL
Small Senufo stool made from one piece of wood
Wood
$2,949 / item
Plantation Bar Stool by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Plantation Bar Stool by Egg Designs Dimensions: 50 L X 50 D X 98 H cm Materials: Bronze Coated Steel, African Mahogany, Leather Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life par...
Steel
$5,481 / item
Livingston Bar Stool by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
That’s why every piece we craft comes from Africa and carries within it a part of the African soul.
Steel
Figurative Ashanti Stool, Early-Mid 20th Century
Located in Warminster, GB
A figurative Ashanti stool carved from a single block of hardwood timber, early-mid 20C. Stock ref. #3163 In good sturdy order. H: 23 x W: 24 x D: 18 cm H: 9.1 x W: 9.4 x D: 7.1 "
Hardwood
Surinamese Tribal Stool, Mid 20th Century
Located in Warminster, GB
A carved tribal stool or headrest with brass studwork. Suriname, mid 20C. Stock ref. #3224 In very good order with characterful wear. H: 26 x W: 37 x D: 18 cm H: 10.2 x W: 14.6 x...
Brass
$9,155 / item
Jetson Bar Stool by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Jetson Bar Stool by Egg Designs Dimensions: 54 L X 49.5 D X 85 H cm Materials: Lucite, Bronzed Steel, Brass, Leather Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partners, Gre...
Brass, Steel
$3,832 / item
Unique Black Mamba Stool by Nawaaz Saldulker
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Black Mamba stool by Nawaaz Saldulker Edition 1/1 2020 Materials: Plastic extruded strips handwoven on a mild steel frame Dimensions: 60 x 30 x H 35 cm.
Plastic
$3,750 / item
Tendre Marguerite Stool by Omar Chakil in Alabaster
By Omar Chakil
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
Of Egyptian/Lebanese roots, Omar Chakil developed the series, Volutes, made of unvarnished, untreated, raw Egyptian alabaster which he calls Pharaonic alabaster to differentiate it f...
Alabaster
Senufo stool or side table from the Ivory Coast
Located in Winnetka, IL
A Senufo stool or side table made from one piece of wood from the Ivory Coast.
Wood
10 Leg Nupe Stool
Located in London, England
10 leg Nupe stool in solid African teak. Circa 1900.
Teak
Walnut Timber, Rattan, Solid Brass, Bronzed steel and Linen Wilderness Bar Stool
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Wilderness bar stool is part of the Tala collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
Brass, Bronze
Hand-Carved Senufo Stool, Hardwood from Ivory Coast, 20\" H
Located in Linkebeek, BE
These Senufo stools are hand carved from hardwood by the Senufo tribe in Ivory Coast. Senufo stools are known for their chunky and/or tapered legs and concave tops. They are traditio...
Wood
$808Sale Price|20% Off
A brutalist low stool
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A low oak stool with an African style
Oak
Evert Sodergren African Tribal Stool Modernist Sculpture, Signed
By Evert Sodergren
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sublime African tribal stool or headrest sculpture by Evert Sodergren, comprising gently carved legs supporting a bent lamination seat punctuated by visible joinery.
Walnut
Pair of Athens Stool in Iroko Wood by Leonard Kadid for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by classical Greek architecture, the Athens stool uses only two different elements. Made of solid wood, the geometry of the stool comes as a result of its assembly method - ...
Hardwood
Keys Stool in Dedar Adamo & Eva by Kevin Frankental for Lemon
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Keys collection draws inspiration from the bold simplicity of early 20th-century design, reflecting the geometric clarity of Koloman Moser’s work within the Vienna Secession move...
Beech, Lacquer
Stone Rocker Limited Edition Stool in Paarl Grey Granite & Brass by Jesse Ede
Located in Geneve, CH
Stone Rocker Limited Edition Stool in Paarl Grey Granite & Brass by Jesse Ede Limited Edition of 20 Pieces Dimensions: D 30 x W 55 x H 49 cm.
Granite, Brass
Stone Rocker Limited Edition Stool in Belfast Black Granite & Brass by Jesse Ede
Located in Geneve, CH
Stone Rocker Limited Edition Stool in Belfast Black Granite & Brass by Jesse Ede Limited Edition of 20 Pieces Dimensions: D 30 x W 55 x H 49 cm.
Granite, Brass
Vintage Moorish Camel Saddle Stool
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Egyptian, North Africa camel saddle shape stool. Traditionally used to ride camels in the desert of Africa and the Middle East, this camel saddle could be used as a foot stoo...
Brass
Dark Red Upholstered Moroccan Camel Saddle Footstool, 20th Century, North Africa
Located in Odense, DK
Well-proportioned and low in height, the stool is suitable for use as a footrest, occasional seat, or accent piece.
Metal, Brass
Sculptural Wooden Ashanti Stool by Interior Craft
By Interior Crafts
Located in Greensboro, NC
A post modern interpretation of African Ashanti Stools by American furniture company Interior Crafts.
Wood
Screwable Stool "Triângulo" by Miguel Saboya, 2019
Located in Lisboa, PT
It is a height adjustable stool made in metal and kambala, a wood species from central and eastern Africa with strong mythological references in both Africa and Brazil.
Metal
Solid Wood Senufo Stool, Ivory Coast 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Apart from their practicality, this stool celebrates African artistry and honours tradition.
Wood
GIRAFFA Hand Carved Stool in Solid Walnut by Nigel Coates
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
The grace and elegance of the giraffe find expression in the form of a meticulously handcrafted walnut heartwood stool. Inspired by the untamed beauty of Africa, this stool is a true...
Walnut, Wood
Large Tribal Brown Hand-Carved Early 20th Century Ashanti Stool
Located in Plainview, NY
An exceptional and unusually large early 20th century African Ashanti hand-carved wood stool from Ghana featuring scalloped and geometric forms on one side with a stylized bird on th...
Wood
1960s Vintage Egyptian Camel Saddle Stool in Dark Wood & Red Leather
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s Vintage Egyptian, North Africa camel saddle shape stool. A middle eastern wood and leather camel saddle wood bench designed with a wooden frame and a red and gold leather cushi...
Brass
Pair of Vintage Hand Carved Male Lion Stools with Ornate Decoration All over
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of hand carved African Lion stools with ornate detailing all over.
Wood
Anthropomorphic Stool From West or West Central Africa, Hand Carved Wood
Located in Chicago, IL
The restrained geometry, visible tool marks, and worn patina reflect prolonged use and emphasize the stool’s sculptural presence. African Stool wood 17.25h x 16.75w x 14.24d in 43.8...
Wood
Kartell Be Bop in White by Ludovica + Roberta Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A chair that combines several expressions in a single vocabulary, tracing the lines of the most traditional carved African stools and merging them with the American design of the gol...
Plastic
Kartell Be Bop in Black by Ludovica + Roberta Palomba
By Kartell, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A chair that combines several expressions in a single vocabulary, tracing the lines of the most traditional carved African stools and merging them with the American design of the gol...
Plastic
Kartell Be Bop in Grey by Ludovica + Roberta Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A chair that combines several expressions in a single vocabulary, tracing the lines of the most traditional carved African stools and merging them with the American design of the gol...
Plastic
Infinite Ody Circular Seat in Paarl Grey Granite & Bronze by Jesse Ede
Located in Geneve, CH
Infinite Ody Circular Seat in Paarl Grey Granite & Bronze by Jesse Ede Limited Edition of 5 Pieces + 2AP Dimensions: D 44 x W 201 x H 202 cm. Materials: Granite and brass. A bronze ...
Granite, Bronze
$1,050Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of Oromo Carved Hardwood Stools, Ethiopia, 1970s
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Modernist architects and decorators - from Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand to Axel Vervoordt - admired African stools for the way they fused function and form.
Wood
$2,400
African Bamileke Stool
Located in East Hampton, NY
From Cameroon these single piece of wood carved stools make wonderful side tables as well....
Wood
$1,500 / item
XXL 2FT African Senufo Stool
Located in Farmington, UT
Please Note: This is a handmade and genuine used Senufo Stool from Ivory Coast. Aging is to be expected alongside chips, crack lines and slight breaks/wobbles. STOOL DIMENSIONS (+/-...
Wood
Low stool / Side table made of a singleblock of cedar Riva 1920 Ziba
By Riva 1920
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Riva 1920 Model: Ziba Design by: Francis Kéré Ziba is a sculptural low stool carved from a single block of solid scented cedar, inspired by traditional African stools.
Wood, Cedar
Ancient African Wooden Stool
Located in Soho, London, GB
Ancient wooden stool with four feet dating to the 19th century.
Wood
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