African Birthing
Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Traditional African birthing chairs consisting of two interlocking wooden planks carefully carved
Category
Vintage 1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
EÆ Slip Chair in Wenge and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designer Ben Erickson modeled his Slip chair after an antique African birthing chair from his
Category
2010s American Campaign Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cord, Wenge
$3,950
H 37.5 in W 17 in D 30 in
Eæ Slip Chair in White Oak and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designer Ben Erickson modeled his Slip chair after an antique African birthing chair from his
Category
2010s American Campaign Chairs
Materials
Cord, Leather, Oak
$3,950
H 37.5 in W 17 in D 30 in
Qwanta Totem Chair
By Jomo Tariku
Located in Philadelphia, PA
experimentation and evolution of the African Birthing Chair. It is assembled from two pieces by sliding a backrest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Ash
Vintage Wood Carved Lounge Birthing Chair
Located in Duxbury, MA
One of a kind vintage wood chair. Comes apart in two pieces. Bird carving detail on the back of the chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
Ardmore Ceramic Lizard Sculpture, hand made in South Africa
By Ardmore Design
Located in North Miami, FL
In the verdant landscapes of South Africa, Ardmore Ceramics births a wonder: the Lizard Sculpture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
African Carved Wooden and Iron Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Replicated of African Carved Wooden and Iron Birthing Stool, Dark Walnut Finish, 4 in Stock
Category
Early 2000s American Stools
Materials
Wood
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Ilorrin African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
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Provenance:uk Collection
The Yoruba people of Nigeria is west Africa have a very high birth rate of twins much
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Female Pair African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
pair in good condition.
Period Early 20th century
The Yoruba people of Nigeria is west Africa have a
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures – Igbuke Workshop Oyo Nigeria African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Yoruba people of Nigeria is west Africa have a very high birth rate of twins much higher than average
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
$953 / set
H 11.03 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
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Birthing Chair from Lega, Zaire
Located in Chicago, IL
This chair was a birthing or "star gazing" chair. It is made from a single piece of wood.
Category
20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century African 'Birthing' Chair
Located in London, GB
of a lounge.
Simple form with lovely etched decoration to the sides.
Africa, c1980s
Category
Mid-20th Century African Armchairs
Materials
Wood
1960s African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
indented seat and resembles African birthing chairs, frequently carved with decorative or animal motifs
Category
Vintage 1960s African Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
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 Hand Carved Wooden Birthing Chair, 2 Piece
Located in Van Nuys, CA
African tribal hand carved birthing folding chair comprised of two pieces that fit into each other
Category
Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris African Hand Carved Iroko Wood Birthing 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
Vintage 1950s Primitive Chairs
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris African Hand Carved Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
African tribal hand carved birthing chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood backrest, with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
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
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Yoruba people of Nigeria is west Africa have a very high birth rate of twins much higher than average
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century
The Yoruba people of Nigeria is west Africa have a very high birth rate of twins
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
African Birthing Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Rare authentic birthing chair. There are images of both boy and girl on the upper back.
Category
20th Century African Tribal Art
Pair Antique African Birthing Stools
Located in US
Pair Of Low Carved Wooden African Stools. Great Decorative Accessories Or Flanking A Fireplace
Category
Antique 19th Century African Stools
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century African Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-20th century African birthing chair with giraffe and elephant carving, made for export to the
Category
Mid-20th Century African Chairs
African Birth and Stargazing Chair
Located in Notting Hill, GB
African birth chair, most likely from Mali. Also known as a stargazing chair.
Category
20th Century Malian Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Primitive African birthing chair with round cut-out details on each side and back
Category
Vintage 1920s African Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Primitive African birthing chair with antique green velvet cushion with tassels. Quatrefoil
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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African Birthing For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the African birthing you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each African birthing for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and ceramic. There are 31 variations of the antique or vintage African birthing you’re looking for, while we also have 34 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African birthing — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right African birthing, those designed in modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made African birthing has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Berber Tribes of Morocco, Moooi and Jan Ernst de Wet are consistently popular.
How Much is an African Birthing?
Prices for an African birthing can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $37,928, while the average can fetch as much as $3,450.
Questions About African Birthing
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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.
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