African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood 1960s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, High Quality Pair of Sculptural Form African Chief Ceremonial Folding , Circa the 1960s . Chairs geometric carved back rest. Dimensions: 29 tall x 35 d x 13....
Wood
African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
African chair made of solid wood, known as a "palaver" chair. The two-part structure can be disassembled, handcrafted and decorated with geometric patterns on the seat and along the ...
Wood
1980s African Tribal Chair Hand-Carved in Solid Wood
Located in Marbella, ES
Escultural silla tribal africana tallada a mano en una sola pieza de madera maciza con respaldo decorado en relieve representando un elefante entre motivos vegetales. La pieza destac...
Wood
African Tribal Senufo Chair, Carved Wood, Early 20th Century, Mali
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic tribal piece with wonderful patina. Backrest constructed of two typical Senufo birds.
Wood
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.
Wood
Hand-Carved African Armchairs in Solid Tropical Wood, Unique Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This distinctive set of two African armchairs is hand-carved from solid tropical wood, each sculpted from a single piece.
Wood
Antique Western African Stargazer Chairs done in hand-carved wood, 1890s
Located in Beograd, RS
WHEN PURCHASING PLEASE SPECIFY WHICH CHAIR YOU ARE INTERESTED IN. In this listing you will find 3 gorgeous and very sculptural antique Western African Stargazer chairs done in hand-...
Wood
Sculptural Pair of Midcentury African Wood Spoon Back Black Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculptural pair of Midcentury African wood spoon back black chairs with carved reeded bases.
Wood
Tribal chair, Africa
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A hand-carved Tribal chair with a turtle in the back. (South?) Africa, ca. 1950. Two-piece, comfortable and strong.
Wood
Late 20th Century African Carved Throne Chair, Makonde People of Tanzania
By Makonde People
Located in Miami, FL
Late 20th Century African Carved Throne Chair, Makonde People of Tanzania Offered for sale is a late 20th century beautifully carved throne chair from the Makonde people of Tanzania.
Wood
Rustic African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Gorgeous unique African hand carved folding chair in solid wood. Also named the palaver chair as a traditional African furniture type.
Wood
$4,400
Vintage African Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Carved wood African chair with metal decorations on the arms.
Wood
Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair is handmade, and both chairs were created out of separate pieces of stunning dark African woods.
Wood
Pair of 20th Century African Wooden Carved Chairs from Congo
Located in High Point, NC
These 20th Century African wooden carved chairs from Congo showcase the sculptural elegance and rich craftsmanship characteristic of Central African design traditions. Each chair fea...
Wood
Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three-low slung African lounge chairs, probably from Congo, circa 1950s-1960s. Each chair is hand carved and unique and has a slightly different design.
Wood
Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century
By Baule Tribe
Located in The Hague, NL
A beautiful hand-carved Baule tribal chair from Ivory Coast, dating to the early 20th century.
Wood
$1,662Sale Price|35% Off
20 Century Hand Carved Folding Palaver Wooden Chair in African Style, circa 1930
Located in Sofia, BG
This foldable chair is made of solid wood and can easily be disassembled in two parts. The model is known as a "palaver" chair. It is handcrafted and elegantly decorated with small g...
Wood
Rustic West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A highly decorative African Lobi chair, crafted in Burkina Faso during the 1940s. This type of stool / chair was for individual use and marked the social rank of its owner. Carved f...
Wood
1970s Brutalist Hand-Carved Dining Chairs, Aquarius Enterprises, Set of 6
By Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six hand-carved Brutalist dining chairs manufactured by Aquarius Enterprises in 1970s South Africa.
Wood
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.
Wood
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 sculpted of a hardwood with a dark stain. No markings or signage on them. Possibly ceremo...
Hardwood
Three Legged Wood Chair Geometric Back Gurage people, Ethiopia Vintage Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Wood three legged chair with openwork geometric back, from the Gurage or Oromo people, Ethiopia, Vintage Africa Carved of a single piece of wood, this was a chair for an important p...
Wood
Antique Tribal West African Stool Chair with Brass Patch
Located in New York, NY
This hand-carved wooden stool was made in Tanzania by hand with native repair. The patch was added from hand-hammered brass. This piece has great energy and patina, giving it a cool ...
Wood
1970s Hand Carved Brutalist Dining Table & Chairs by Aquarius Enterprises
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning brutalist starburst dining table and 8 dining chairs by Aquarius Enterprises. This rare piece is constructed of solid wood, either pine or oak.
Wood
Tribal Chair from Nigeria
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A low slung African stargazer chair carved from one piece of wood, having three (3) legs.
Wood
West African Carved Wood Chair
Located in New York, NY
In West African tribes—such as the Dan, Senufo and Baule—chiefs and families have used low wooden chairs for centuries. A talented woodworker hand-carved the chair’s curved backrest,...
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 19.1 in D 17.72 in
South African POW Mission Style, Hand Carved Chair, St Helena, circa 1900
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
An antique, hand carved chair from the early 1900s. This chair was made with a pocket knife by a South African prisoner of the Anglo-Boer war that continued from 1899-1902, while inc...
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 24.22 in W 7.09 in D 31.89 in
Hand Carved West African Lobi Tribe Stargazing Chair C. 1940-1950 in Solid Wood
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
Hand carved reclining Lobi chair with geometric details, West Africa, circa 1940s-1950s.
Wood
Tribal Art Inspired Small Children Chair
Located in Porto, PT
Small chair in carved wood with ethnic motifs, with original seating in animal leather.
Animal Skin, Wood
North African Carved Wood Low Chair Stools
Located in London, GB
Immerse yourself in the exotic allure of North African craftsmanship with this stunning North African Carved Wood Low Chair Stools.
Leather
African mid century carved tree trunk chair
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Mid century african chair carved from a tree trunk
Wood
Nguni Dining Chair in Iroko with Crosshatch Weave
Located in Dobbs Ferry, NY
The Nguni dining chair is handcrafted from solid timbers. The crosshatch stitching provides a comfortable and durable seat.
Cord, Wood
African Two-Piece Small Carved Paddle Chair with Elephant Carving
Located in Austin, TX
African two part small chair with carved elephant at the upper back, the seat fits into a pierced slot at center of the back board.
Wood
21st Century Modern Handcrafted African Chair
By Atang Tshikare
Located in Cape Town, WC
This piece is made with a single piece of wood. The wood is burned then brushed with a steel brush before being sealed with wax. The wood is hand carved and the bronze is handmade to...
Bronze
Atang Tshikare, monolith, chairs and side table and sculpture
By Atang Tshikare
Located in Cape Town, WC
Designed by Atang Tshikare, This monolith is inspired by a holy mountain located in Limpopo within the north western province of South Africa. The artwork can be viewed as a cross se...
Sandstone, Bronze
West African Carved Wood Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
20th century carved ceremonial chair with metal banding detail from the ivory coast. Please specify left or right chair in image if purchasing only one.
Steel
African Carved Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of carved African chairs with ornate detail and fantastic shape and patina.
Wood
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H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 17.72 in
Two Pairs of African Chairs Carved Animals Wood Armchairs Early 20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two Pairs of Vintage African Hand carved wood Chairs with animals, early 20th Century Four available selling as two pairs Incredibly comfortable !
Wood
Vintage African Studded Wood Reclining Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a fantastic example of a primitive vintage African studded wood reclining chair. This piece is carved from a single block of wood in the customary African fashion then care...
Metal
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 carved lizard motif on the back.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
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 century.
Wood
Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chair
By Baule Tribe
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage hand carved African Baule Tribal yoke back low chair. Vintage hand carved African Baule Triball chair. Low chairs such as this were carried on the shoulders of village men...
Wood
Vintage Carved African Chair
Located in Houston, TX
INTERESTING AFRICAN CHAIR WITH CARVINGS
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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 marries functionality with cultural expression. Crafted with the utmost care by skilled...
Wood
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 marries functionality with cultural expression. Crafted with the utmost care by skilled...
Wood
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 marries functionality with cultural expression. Crafted with the utmost care by skilled...
Wood
Chair Hand-Carved from Wood in a Single Block
Located in Marbella, ES
Chair hand-carved from wood in a single block.
Wood
African Ceremonial Chief Chair with table Hand Carved Wood 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Sculptural Form African Chief Ceremonial Folding chair with table. Beautiful geometric carving troughout and the table has a nciely shaped base. 1960s - Africa Dimensions: Chair: ...
Wood
1980s Handcrafted Chair Carved in Wood with Wildlife Motifs
Located in Marbella, ES
Spectacular solid wood chair with an intricate hand-carved design, depicting a wildlife scene with elephants, rhinos and other exotic animals. Its high, curved backrest makes it a pi...
Wood
African Ceremonial/ Chief’s Carved Throne Chair Tanzania, circa 1900
Located in Kingston, NY
Offered is a tall carved African ceremonial or chief’s throne chair.
Wood
Set of 4 Carved wooden african dining chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 hand made carved wooden ethnic dining chairs. Ebonized wooden curvy legs. The carvings depict different african wildlife animals. Very decorative and eye catching set of ...
Wood
Chair Hand-Carved from Wood in a Single Block
Located in Marbella, ES
Chair Hand-Carved from wood in a Single Block.
Wood
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H 20.87 in W 9.85 in D 21.66 in
Primitive African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine unique African hand carved folding children chair in solid wood.
Wood
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H 19.69 in W 11.03 in D 19.69 in
Senoufo African Folding Chair Fish Pattern on the Back Ivory Coast.
Located in Linkebeek, BE
African hand-carved wooden chair with a beautiful dark brown patina.
Wood
Wooden Chair of a Single Block Carved on the Back Side
Located in Marbella, ES
Wooden Chair of a Single Block Carved on the Back Side
Wood
Wooden Chair of a Single Block Carved on the Back Side
Located in Marbella, ES
Wooden Chair of a Single Block Carved on the Back Side
Wood
1850s Pair of Hand-Carved Moroccan Corner Chairs with Inlays
Located in Marbella, ES
This elegant pair of Moroccan corner chairs stands out for its intricately carved woodwork, a unique fusion of British colonial design and traditional Indian influences. The curved b...
Mirror, Wood
Pair of African Ashanti stools
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of African Ashanti stools Wear consistent with age and use. ethnic furniture - wabi sabi decoration Measures : 43x32cm H:32cm Material : Carved Wood
Wood
Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair
Located in Troy, MI
Carved Bamileke spider armchair from Cameroon, circa 1980s. hand-carved dark wood armchair with rounded, open-work back, round seat and open work pedestal base. Two available - sold ...
Wood
19th Century African Wood and Leather Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
19th century African hand carved wood chair w/ leather goatskin hide woven webbing in original as found antique condition with no restorations.
Goatskin, Wood, Hide, Leather
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H 21.66 in W 15.75 in D 14.18 in
Small Old African Baolé Red Painted Meditation Chair in Solid Hand-Carved Wood
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Baolé traditional chair from the East Centre of Ivory Coast having served, 70/80 years. Age slit on the seat. Sometimes called a meditation chair. Patina of use under the seat. Hard ...
Wood
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H 35.04 in W 31.89 in D 24.41 in
Ethnic Senoufo Chair in Solid Wood from the 50s African Design Ethnic Armchair
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Beautiful ethnic Senoufo armchair from the 60's coming from Africa. Structure and seat in solid wood entirely carved with "geometrical" forms. Beautiful patina of time on the whole a...
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Lobi Chair from West Africa
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved from a single piece of wood with lovely patina.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Pair of African Lobi Tribe Wooden Chairs, 20th Century Folk Art
Located in Valby, 84
Hand-carved from solid wood, these minimalist chairs feature gracefully curved seats and low, sturdy legs.
Wood
Set of two african 1960s scissor chairs with decorations
Located in Copenhagen, DK
These chairs are brought to Denmark from Africa - more specific Cameroon or South eastern nigeria. Both chairs have decorative carved embellishments - a lizard and a woman. the ch...
Wood
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H 50 in W 20 in D 20 in
Large African Figural Throne Chair by the Nyamwezi People, Tanzania 20th C.
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Carved out of one piece of wood this sculptural Chief's Throne Chair represents a long standing tradition among the Nyamwezi people of Tanzania. A male figure carved in haut relief h...
Wood
Malinke Prestige Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Finely carved chair with original patina.
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 carved lizard motif on the back.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Wood West African Chair
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and sturdy dark wood tribal chair. Vintage, in excellent condition from the West Coast of Africa.
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 carved lizard motif on the back.
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 carved lizard motif on the back.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
African Vintage Hand Carved Baule Tribal Low Chair Yoke Back
By Baule Tribe
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage hand carved African Baule Tribal yoke back low chair handmade and comprised of solid mixed African woods.
Wood
Hand Carved African Low Chairs 19th Century Ivory Coast
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic pair of antique African low chairs from the Baule Tribe in the Ivory Coast of West Africa. They are well-known for their artistic tribal art, sculptures, and furniture. Wit...
Wood
Hand Carved Antique African Baule Tribal Chair, Ivory Coast
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa.
Wood
Pair of Hand Carved, Sculptural African Meditation Tree Stumps Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand carved tree stumps African chairs, perfect for sitting and holding space, decoratively or functionally. They're size's are slightly different in form (see apron and legs...
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 for easy assembly with a large wildlife motif lizard carved relief into the back of...
Wood
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H 36 in W 19 in D 16 in
Hand Carved Dark Brown Ethiopian Barrel Back Wood Side Chair, Africa, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Ethiopian dark brown hand carved wood side chair. This chair is carved in the traditional Ethiopian style. Diamond shapes are carved out of the back of the barrel back shape which s...
Walnut
African Tribal Chair with Leather Seat
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
African low tribal chair, hand-carved with primitive design in the back and front, low turned legs. The seat is made of woven leather.
Leather, Wood
Low African Senufo Chair
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A late 19th-early 20th century low African Senufo chair from the northern part of Ivory Coast in rich patinated wood with a curved backrest and detailed carving throughout. A small p...
Wood
Pair of Hand-Carved Tribal Chairs from Africa 1960s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large tribal carved wood chairs with figural mask crests, curved back with breasts and geometric carved elements on front and back and solid seat rising on hewn legs, likely from Tan...
Wood
Pair of Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of low slung African lounge chairs, probably from Congol, circa 1960s. Each chair is hand carved and unique and has a slightly different design and dimensions.
Wood
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H 33 in W 17.25 in D 15.5 in
Interesting Pair of Carved Fire-Side Chairs W/Geometric Cut-Outs, N. Africa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very interesting pair of hand carved wood fireside chairs. These vintage chairs have African style carvings, and though we are unsure of their exact origin, we suspect they are N.
Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
On Hold|$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Contemporary Brutalist Cabinet in Solid Oak, Black
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Brutalist cabinet made of solid oak by Denis Milovanov for SOHA Concept Dimensions: 180 x 80 x 45 cm - Custom size on request Unique piece made to order. Founded by a...
Oak
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
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...
Brass
$8,475 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$16,487 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
Moia Fireside Chair by RALPH M
Located in Geneve, CH
Moia Fireside Chair by RALPH M Dimensions: W 104.5 x D 106 x H 86 cm. Materials: Solid beech, Fabric. Details: Frame: Solid beech. Seat springing: Interlaced elastic webbing. Seat...
Fabric, Beech
Ettore Zaccari lounge sofa in ebonized wood Italy 1930s
By Ettore Zaccari
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Crafted in Ettore Zaccari's own workshop in Italy during the 1930s, this exquisite lounge sofa is a testament to the remarkable skill and artistry of its creator. The sofa is finishe...
Fabric, Ash
Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Traditional African birthing chairs consisting of two interlocking wooden planks carefully carved out. Beautiful natural wooden vains. Good condition. 1960s - Africa Dimensions: ...
Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa Chair for Maxalto
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Afra & Tobia Scarpa design "Africa" chair for the Artona line by Maxalto, Italy. Elegant and sophisticated design combining form with function, beautiful to admire and comfortable to...
Leather, Walnut
Old Chair from Ivory Coast or Benin Ethnic Design Carved Wood
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare period Senoufo chair from ivory coast or Benin. Remarkable woodwork carved in an ethnic way with different characters and animals represented on the whole chair. Decorative ch...
Wood
Rare Akari Series Model H by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki 1951, 1st edition
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the iconic Akari lamp model 'H' designed by the visionary artist Isamu Noguchi. Crafted as part of his renowned Akari Series, this suspension model boasts a mesmerizing b...
Metal
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