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Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chair for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chair for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chair for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970

By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

front legs, creating a charming combination. With style close to the iconic "Africa" chairs by Afra &

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pierre Cardin Dining Chairs for Roche Bobois, 1970, Set of 10
Pierre Cardin Dining Chairs for Roche Bobois, 1970, Set of 10

Pierre Cardin Dining Chairs for Roche Bobois, 1970, Set of 10

By Roche Bobois, Pierre Cardin

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

design lies in the sculptural backrest. Freely inspired by the "Africa" chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the

Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pierre Cardin Dining Chairs for Roche Bobois, 1970, Set of 4
Pierre Cardin Dining Chairs for Roche Bobois, 1970, Set of 4

Pierre Cardin Dining Chairs for Roche Bobois, 1970, Set of 4

By Pierre Cardin, Roche Bobois

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

design lies in the sculptural backrest. Freely inspired by the "Africa" chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the

Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tribal chair, Africa
Tribal chair, Africa

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

Category

Vintage 1950s South African Tribal Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chair for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown Leather, 1970
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chair for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown Leather, 1970

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chair for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown Leather, 1970

By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

front legs, creating a charming combination. With a style close to the iconic "Africa" chairs by Afra

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Black Leather, Set of 14
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Black Leather, Set of 14

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Black Leather, Set of 14

By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, black leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 2
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 2

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 2

By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

the flat front legs, creating a charming combination. With style close to the iconic "Africa" chairs

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 8
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 8

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 8

By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

the flat front legs, creating a charming combination. With style close to the iconic "Africa" chairs

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 4
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 4

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 4

By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

the flat front legs, creating a charming combination. With style close to the iconic "Africa" chairs

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 4
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 4

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 4

By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, patinated cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Vintage, Collectible, black Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Vintage, Collectible, black Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Vintage, Collectible, black Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Milano, IT

designers and is also found in the 121 chairs for Cassina or the Africa chairs for Maxalto. Spinzi is a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Leather

Theo Ruth for Artifort White Teddy 'Congo' Chair Dutch Mid Century Modern
Theo Ruth for Artifort White Teddy 'Congo' Chair Dutch Mid Century Modern

Theo Ruth for Artifort White Teddy 'Congo' Chair Dutch Mid Century Modern

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Dronten, NL

African chairs, hence the name "Congo". It was reupholstered in beautiful high quality cotton teddy by our

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Beech

African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood 1960s
African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood 1960s

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

Category

Vintage 1960s African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown, 1970, Set of 4
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown, 1970, Set of 4

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown, 1970, Set of 4

By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

"Africa" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the Italian beechwood combined with the reddish-brown leather seat

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown, 1970, Set of 2
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown, 1970, Set of 2

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown, 1970, Set of 2

By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

"Africa" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the Italian beechwood combined with the reddish-brown leather seat

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown, 1970, Set of 6
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown, 1970, Set of 6

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown, 1970, Set of 6

By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

"Africa" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the Italian beechwood combined with the reddish-brown leather seat

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 6
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 6

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 6

By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, patinated cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 8
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 8

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 8

By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, patinated cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 10
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 10

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 10

By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, patinated cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 10
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 10

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 10

By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

the flat front legs, creating a charming combination. With style close to the iconic "Africa" chairs

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown, 1970, Set of 10
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown, 1970, Set of 10

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown, 1970, Set of 10

By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, reddish-brown leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi Set of Four 'Sapporo' Dining Chairs in Walnut
Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi Set of Four 'Sapporo' Dining Chairs in Walnut

Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi Set of Four 'Sapporo' Dining Chairs in Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

evokes echoes of Scarpa’s ‘Africa’ chairs and the bold creativity of Pierre Cardin, this set stands out

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mario Marenco Walnut Sapporo Dining Chairs for Mobilgirgi, 1970s
Mario Marenco Walnut Sapporo Dining Chairs for Mobilgirgi, 1970s

Mario Marenco Walnut Sapporo Dining Chairs for Mobilgirgi, 1970s

By Mario Marenco

Located in Oirlo, LI

"Africa" chairs, the exquisite walnut briar construction is complemented by luxe black leather upholstery

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 12
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 12

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 12

By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

the flat front legs, creating a charming combination. With style close to the iconic "Africa" chairs

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of 2 Venezia Chairs by Markus Friedrich Staab
Set of 2 Venezia Chairs by Markus Friedrich Staab

Set of 2 Venezia Chairs by Markus Friedrich Staab

By Markus Friedrich Staab

Located in Geneve, CH

. Materials: Wood, lacquer, paint. African chairs contemporized, re-modeled, seats changed, painted, and

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6

By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

the flat front legs, creating a charming combination. With style close to the iconic "Africa" chairs

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 12
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 12

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 12

By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, patinated cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

African Tribal Senufo Chair
African Tribal Senufo Chair

African Tribal Senufo Chair

Located in Sharon, CT

Authentic tribal piece with wonderful patina. Backrest constructed of two typical Senufo birds.

Category

Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

South African Brutalist Dining Chair
South African Brutalist Dining Chair

South African Brutalist Dining Chair

Located in Toronto, CA

Sold individually, the South African Brutalist wood block chairs are elevated by new Belgian linen

Category

Vintage 1960s South African Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Rambling Chair in African Mahogany Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Rambling Chair in African Mahogany Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

Rambling Chair in African Mahogany Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Rambling Chair by Yaniv Chen nods to the silhouette of the traditional milk stool found in

Category

2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Artona 8551 Armchair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto - 1980s
Artona 8551 Armchair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto - 1980s

Artona 8551 Armchair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto - 1980s

By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Renens, CH

, it is part of the iconic Artona collection collection (also known for the Africa Chair). The Scarpa

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Alain Gaubert Oak "Africanist" Chair, France, 1980s
Alain Gaubert Oak "Africanist" Chair, France, 1980s

Alain Gaubert Oak "Africanist" Chair, France, 1980s

By Alain Gaubert

Located in Utrecht, NL

this “Africanist” chair is inspired by (as the name suggests) the “African Guardian” or “Tribal Palaver

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Face of Africa Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Leather 21st Century Modern
Face of Africa Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Leather 21st Century Modern

Face of Africa Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Leather 21st Century Modern

By Joanina and David Pastoll

Located in Johannesburg, ZA

Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of leather

Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s

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

Ethiopian Carved Wooden Side Chair, Africa, 1920s
Ethiopian Carved Wooden Side Chair, Africa, 1920s

Ethiopian Carved Wooden Side Chair, Africa, 1920s

Located in New York, NY

1920's Ethiopian primitive carved wooden side chair. Hand carved. Recently refinished.

Category

Vintage 1920s Ethiopian Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Ashanti King's Asipim Chair Ghana 19th Century
African Ashanti King's Asipim Chair Ghana 19th Century

African Ashanti King's Asipim Chair Ghana 19th Century

Located in Rochester, NY

African Ashanti tribe chiefs chair. Highly decorated with brass tacks and pressed brass decorations

Category

Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Chairs

Materials

Brass

African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast

African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This

Category

Antique 19th Century Ivorian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast

African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. Rare

Category

Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Pair of 20th Century African Wooden Carved Chairs from Congo
Pair of 20th Century African Wooden Carved Chairs from Congo

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

Category

20th Century Congolese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of West African Ironwood and Leather Throne Chairs
Pair of West African Ironwood and Leather Throne Chairs

Pair of West African Ironwood and Leather Throne Chairs

Located in North Miami, FL

These fantastic King and Queen chairs are highlighted by a exceptional patina and detailed with

Category

Vintage 1920s Beninese Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Cast Bronze resin, Shou Sugi Ban African Mahogany & Boucle Sherpa Lounge Chair
Cast Bronze resin, Shou Sugi Ban African Mahogany & Boucle Sherpa Lounge Chair

Cast Bronze resin, Shou Sugi Ban African Mahogany & Boucle Sherpa Lounge Chair

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This high end, contemporary, handcrafted lounge chair is

Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Bouclé, Resin

Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century
Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century

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

Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Rope and Wood Dining Chairs from North Africa, 1880s
Antique Rope and Wood Dining Chairs from North Africa, 1880s

Antique Rope and Wood Dining Chairs from North Africa, 1880s

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Antique dining chairs made with the rope and the pale blue painted wood from North Africa. All

Category

Antique 1880s North African Primitive Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Contemporary Black Chair, Poplar and Birch Wood, Nifemi Ogunro, African-American
Contemporary Black Chair, Poplar and Birch Wood, Nifemi Ogunro, African-American

Contemporary Black Chair, Poplar and Birch Wood, Nifemi Ogunro, African-American

By Nifemi Ogunro

Located in Barcelona, ES

Object 2 "Aside" Manufactured by Nifemi Ogunro. Brooklyn, 2023. Poplar, Birch. Measurements 20 x 18 x 32h cm 50,8 x 45,7 x 81h in Edition Unique piece. Exhibitions Gl...

Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Birch, Poplar, Wood, Ash

Contemporary Black Chair, Poplar and Birch Wood, Nifemi Ogunro, African-American
Contemporary Black Chair, Poplar and Birch Wood, Nifemi Ogunro, African-American

Contemporary Black Chair, Poplar and Birch Wood, Nifemi Ogunro, African-American

By Nifemi Ogunro

Located in Barcelona, ES

Object 1 "Pew" Manufactured by Nifemi Ogunro. Brooklyn, 2023. Poplar, Birch. Measurements 23,5 x 18 x 32h cm 59,7 x 45,7 x 81h in Edition Unique piece. Exhibitions Gl...

Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Birch, Poplar, Wood, Ash

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4

By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of four Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo
Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 10
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 10

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 10

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of ten Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

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African Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of African chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique African chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Find 670 antique and vintage African chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 210 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. African chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of African chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern African chairs are of considerable interest. Large African chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller African chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1.07 inches in width — may make for a better choice. African chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto and Joanina and David Pastoll are consistently popular.

How Much are African Chairs?

Prices for African chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, African chairs begin at $0 and can go as high as $230,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,844.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

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.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About African Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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.