African Antiques
1930's Berber Moroccan Textile
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
78447 Vintage Berber Moroccan Tribal Textile, 01'04 x 01'08. Emanating nomadic charm and steeped in ancient Berber history, this handwoven Moroccan fragment is a captivating vision o...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Antique African Antiques
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beni Ouarain Berber Rug, Unusually Large, 1920's
Located in Uccle, BE
This Beni Ourain rug was produced in 1920's by the nomadic Berber tribes in North Africa. Beni
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Other Antique African Antiques
Materials
Wool
$18,188 Sale Price
20% Off
W 76.78 in L 183.08 in
1940's - 1950's Zulu Milk Pail ('Ithunga'), South Africa
Located in London, GB
This early-twentieth-century tall, narrow vessel, from the Zulu culture in South Africa, would have
Category
Early 20th Century South African Tribal Antique African Antiques
Materials
Hardwood
Original vintage Ashanti African stool 1920's
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Lovely Ashanti stool with good colour and patina dating to around 1920. These stools were status symbols and wre typically carved out of a single block of wood.
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique African Antiques
Materials
Wood
German Ethnographic Study of South African Tribal People Circa 1870's
Located in Rochester, NY
German ethnographic study of identified tribal people of South Africa. Thirty five albumen
Category
19th Century Antique African Antiques
Materials
Paper, Photographic Paper
$1,175
H 17 in W 21.5 in D 0.1 in
African Folk Art Ashanti Sculpted Wood Art Chairs / Stools
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of small, charming hand carved stools from Africa, circa early 1900's.
Beautifully hand
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Antique African Antiques
Materials
Hardwood
German Ethnographic Study of South African Tribal People Circa 1870's
Located in Rochester, NY
German ethnographic study of identified tribal people of South Africa. Thirty five albumen
Category
19th Century European Antique African Antiques
Materials
Paper
$1,175
H 17 in W 21.5 in D 0.1 in
Portrait of Water Bearers, Africa - British 1920's Orientalist art oil painting
By Gerald Spencer Pryse
Located in Hagley, England
Spencer Pryse. It was painted about 1925 when Pryse was visiting Morocco and Northern Africa. The painting
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Antique African Antiques
Materials
Oil
$7,522 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32 in W 37 in D 2 in
Fine 1700's Italian Old Master Ink & Wash Drawing Roman Allegorical Africa
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Africa'
Italian School, 18th century
ink and wash drawing on paper, framed within a light oak wood
Category
18th Century Old Masters Antique African Antiques
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Armchairs - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Armchairs - Set of 2
These Amazing Antique African Tribal
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Antique African Antiques
Materials
Wood
Lifesize original Goldscheider polychrome terracotta figure of a young boy
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in New York City, NY
wearing knickers, a jacket and a cap.
Vienna 1890's
The young African American boy is seated with hands
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique African Antiques
Materials
Terracotta
$10,999
H 45.75 in W 30 in D 36.5 in
Sandwich Tern (with Florida Cray Fish) (Florida Keys) /// Ornithology Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Africa, India and Sri Lanka. The Sandwich tern is a medium-large tern with grey upperparts, white
Category
1830s Victorian Antique African Antiques
Materials
Gold Leaf
$7,500
H 31.5 in W 42.25 in
CARTIER Paris 1928 Art Deco Bracelet In Platinum With 19.86 Cts In Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
deposits in South Africa in the late 1860’s engendered the popularity of extravagant diamond jewelry. The
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique African Antiques
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$118,500 Sale Price
25% Off
W 0.4 in L 7 in
Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Pin 18Kt Gold Platinum And Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Africa in the late 1860’s engendered the popularity of extravagant diamond jewelry. The technical
Category
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique African Antiques
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinu...
$5,248 Sale Price / set
25% Off
W 0.47 in D 0.28 in L 2.76 in
Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
from Kenya Province, S. Africa.”
In 1953, Pfoutz was installed as President of the Lancaster County
Category
Early 20th Century North American Antique African Antiques
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
from Kenya Province, S. Africa.”
In 1953, Pfoutz was installed as President of the Lancaster County
Category
Early 20th Century North American Antique African Antiques
Materials
Canvas, Paint
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Antique 1920's Zebra Skin Trophy Rug or Wall Hanging
Located in South Coast, CA
Early 20th Century Safari Trophy Rug of Zebra Hide mounted on original felt backing.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique African Antiques
Vintage 1930's African Ink Wash Portrait Study
Located in Seguin, TX
Circa 1930's powerful ink wash on thin paper study of African man. Unsigned, probably executed by
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Antique African Antiques
Materials
Paper
1930's berber rug ...
Located in Brecht, BE
unusual design for this early 20th century berber rug, lovely colors, in very good vintage condition ..
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique African Antiques
Materials
Wool
1920's African Arm Chair With Stud Accents
Located in New York, NY
This decorative arm chair has great architectural lines. The back of the chair has two iron spokes and there are three rows of meal stud accents. Note the wonderful arched side legs.
Category
Early 20th Century African Antique African Antiques
Materials
Wood
Antique African Senufo Wooden Stool, 1930's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Handmade antique stool from West Africa, probably Ivory Coast or Mali. This beautiful piece of
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Antique African Antiques
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Dogon African Low Stool, Mali 1920's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Folk Art Dogon African Low Wooden Stool. Made in Mali, 1920's period. Made by the Dogon
Category
1920s Malian Folk Art Antique African Antiques
Materials
Palmwood
Large Antique African Hardwood Cape Buffalo Sculpture, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This magnificent hand carved, African Cape Buffalo recently came out of a villa in Ville Franche
Category
Early 1900s African Antique African Antiques
Materials
Hardwood
1920's French Horn Side Table
Located in New York, NY
This side table is composed of three horn legs and the connecting horn sides.
The top has an intricate inlay design. The base diameter is 16".
The top has an intricate inlay design. The base diameter is 16".
Category
Early 20th Century African Antique African Antiques
Materials
Horn
Vintage African Lion Oil Painting
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage 1880's African lion oil painting on canvas. Laying lion eating on a zebra with a sunset
Category
19th Century Antique African Antiques
Materials
Canvas
African Niger Set of Three Post Room Divider Wall Sculptures, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Set of three hand carved 1920's African Niger wall sculptures.
These were originally used as room
Category
1920s Nigerien Antique African Antiques
Materials
Wood
Congo Nail Fetish Sculpture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Serpent fetish nail sculpture from the Congo, central Africa circa early 1920's. The figure has
Category
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Antique African Antiques
Materials
Metal
White Gold Pink Opal & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace, 14k Rose Slice 3.37ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
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Necklace Measurements
Length: 18"
Width: 1/16" (0.8mm)
Total Weight: 2.7 Grams
Stamps: 14KTLJ-4, S. Africa
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique African Antiques
Materials
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Cartier Paris 1905 Edwardian Arrow Jabot 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamonds And Rubies
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
deposits in South Africa in the late 1860’s engendered the popularity of extravagant diamond jewelry. The
Category
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique African Antiques
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier Paris 1905 Edwardian Arrow Jabot In 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamonds & Rubies
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
associated with the Belle Époque. The discovery of the great diamond deposits in South Africa in the late
Category
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique African Antiques
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier 1910 Edwardian Belle Epoque Oval Brooch Platinum with 5.13ctw Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
great diamond deposits in South Africa in the late 1860’s engendered the popularity of extravagant
Category
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique African Antiques
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1930's French Orientalist Signed Figures in North African Street Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, early 20th century, indistinctly signed
Title: North African Street
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique African Antiques
Materials
Oil
African Chieftain Chair from Gurage Tribe in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900's
Located in Miami, FL
traditional geometric design. Ethiopia, Africa, circa early 1900s or earlier.
The Gurage is one of the largest
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique African Antiques
Materials
Wood
H 32.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
"Female" Kifwebe Ceremonial Mask, Songye Tribe of Zaire Africa circa Early 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
), Africa, circa early 1900's. Female masks are rarer than male masks. The moves and general behavior of the
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Antiques
Materials
Paint, Wood
H 28 in W 10 in D 8 in
Gillows 'Attr.', Six 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
, Germany, Russia, South Africa, Australia and the U.S. Gillows also furnished the spectacular Tatton Hall
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique African Antiques
Materials
Mahogany
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Cartier 1900 Edwardian Enameled Locket Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Rose Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Africa in the late 1860’s engendered the popularity of extravagant diamond jewelry. The technical
Category
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique African Antiques
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
H 1.57 in W 0.97 in L 20 in
1 Volume. C.S. Goldman, With General French and the Cavalry in South Africa
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Charles S. Goldman, With General French and the Cavalry in South Africa. Extra
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Early 20th Century English Antique African Antiques
Materials
Leather
1920's Moroccan wool Rug
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Wool hand woven tribal long runner from Morocco
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique African Antiques
1920's African Wall Mounted Trophy Taxidermy
Located in Chicago, IL
A spectacular collection of African trophys shot by John T. Pirie Jr. Mr Pirie's grandfather was
Category
Early 20th Century African Antique African Antiques
A c. 1900 - c. 1920's African Baga Tribal fetish
Located in New York, NY
CON22315
A c. 1900 - c. 1920's African Baga Tribal fetish. The hand carved piece surmounts a
Category
Early 20th Century African Antique African Antiques
Large 1800's Raised Relief Map Of Africa
Located in Chicago, IL
Large late 1800's raised relief map of Africa made by Central School Supply House.
Category
19th Century American Antique African Antiques
Materials
Paper, Wood
1920's Elephant Foot Serving Tray
Located in Palm Springs, CA
From the time of big game hunting...
Imagine being offered a petitfore from this beauty... Appetizing!
Imagine being offered a petitfore from this beauty... Appetizing!
Category
Early 20th Century African Antique African Antiques
Collection Of 1920's Elephant Trophy Taxidermy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
. All pieces are antique and African.
In PS whse. Will separate.
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Early 20th Century African Antique African Antiques
Fabulous 1920s African Carved Mahogany Elephant Stool
Located in Washington, DC
Fabulous 1920's African Carved Mahogany Elephant Stool
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1920s Ivorian Antique African Antiques
Dramatic RARE Magnifying Glass
Located in Roswell, GA
Beautiful brass and S.African antelope horn with magnifying glass. Modern optical lens. Brass
Category
19th Century Antique African Antiques
Materials
Brass
Vintage African Woven Embroidered Decorative Pillow
By Atelier Lam
Located in Oakland Park, FL
1920’s African Kuba Shoowa or Kasai velvet lumbar pillow with tribal design in shades of red
Category
1920s Ghanaian Tribal Antique African Antiques
Materials
Linen, Down, Feathers, Cotton
African Tribal Art Fine Old Lobi Stool or Headrest
Located in London, GB
African tribal art
A fine old Lobi stool or headrest Burkino Faso
This piece would have been
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Antique African Antiques
Materials
Wood
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Frank Oelke double bed Pedus, 1970s
By Frank Oelke
Located in Padova, IT
Pedus double bed in solid varnished wood frame covered in resin and glossy lacquered with metal structure resting on adjustable steel and brass feets. Complete with two custom-made m...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique African Antiques
Materials
Resin, Wood
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Antique African Antiques
Materials
Brass
21st Century Art Deco Style Brass Frame and Studs Paneled Distressed Mirror
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Pescetta presents its collection of contemporary customizable mirrors. With brass frame, window pane look and brass studs these mirrors replicate the idea of early 20th century Art D...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Antique African Antiques
Materials
Brass
$5,744 / item
H 41.34 in W 82.68 in D 1.19 in
"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD Pink Marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural veining of pink marble.
This minimalist side ta...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Antique African Antiques
Materials
Marble
Circa 1915 Pueblo Old Pawn Turquoise Cuff Bracelet in Stamped Ingot Silver
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
This vintage Southwestern Native American cuff bracelet, crafted by a Pueblo artisan circa 1915, is a striking example of early Old Pawn jewelry. Made from heavy, hand-worked ingot s...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique African Antiques
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Category
1970s American Modern Antique African Antiques
Materials
Chrome
$22,300 Sale Price
21% Off
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Antique African Antiques
Materials
Silk
$6,463 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
An unusually large and striking non-figurative vessel from the Mangbetu people, comprised of six lobes joined to a c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Antiques
Materials
Ceramic
Country French Bleached Oak Pine Farmhouse Harvest Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental country French farmhouse harvest vineyard table, dining table, or console table measuring nearly 12 feet long. The table features a 1 inch thick scrubbed pine plank top wi...
Category
20th Century French Country Antique African Antiques
Materials
Oak, Pine
Italian Chandelier Teli 374 by Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1980s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Chandelier Teli 374 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1980s
Iconic and vintage Chandelier mod Teli 374 with square base. The diffuser is made up of tw...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Antique African Antiques
Materials
Metal
$5,744
H 40.95 in W 16.54 in D 15.36 in
Acerbis Free System Sofa by Claudio Salocchi
By Claudio Salocchi, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In 1973, Claudio Salocchi designed Free System: a system of padded furniture deriving from the concept of “operated flooring”, or tatami, where the padded units could be placed freel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Antique African Antiques
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Arne Norell Lounge Chair from Sweden, circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Arne Norell Lounge Chair From Sweden, Circa 1970. Solid birch frame with original olive green leather. Nice wear and use.
Category
1970s European Antique African Antiques
Materials
Leather
Molteni&C D.151.4 Velvet Armchair by Gio Ponti
By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti
Located in Boston, MA
Gio Ponti leaned on nautical inspiration to design this armchair that was destined for use on ocean liners and today is a part of Molteni&C's Heritage Collection. A contoured backres...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Antique African Antiques
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Professionally Framed Moroccan Belt Fragment, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame.
Early 20th C.. Morocco
Ready to go on a wall.
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique African Antiques
Materials
Silk
Arcate bedside table, in oak wood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il comodino Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include settimanali e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Antique African Antiques
Materials
Wood, Oak
$2,022 / item
H 21.66 in W 19.49 in D 19.1 in
Intreccio Round Dining Table
By Officina Ciani
Located in Milan, IT
Officina Ciani brings together the rustic quality of stainless steel with the modern elegance of Carrara marble to create a table that feels at home no matter where it's placed. A ve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique African Antiques
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
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Find a variety of African antiques available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct African antiques — often made from fabric, wood and wool — can elevate any home. Find 537 antique and vintage African antiques at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. African antiques have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. African antiques bearing Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. antique textiles galleries, Andrianna Shamaris and Full Bloom Cottage each produced beautiful African antiques that are worth considering.
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