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African Chief Chair

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

African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood 1960s

$1,800 / set

H 29 in W 13.75 in D 35 in

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

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Vintage 1960s African Tribal 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

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Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Chairs

Materials

Brass

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congo chief chair
congo chief chair

congo chief chair

Unavailable

H 25 in W 18 in D 30 in

congo chief chair

Located in st. helena, napa valley, CA

sexy. this is one of my favorite chief chairs i've come across yet. covered in nail head, legs of

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Early 20th Century African Chairs

African Duguot Throne Chief Chair Carved Sculpted Animals Free Shipping
African Duguot Throne Chief Chair Carved Sculpted Animals Free Shipping

African Duguot Throne Chief Chair Carved Sculpted Animals Free Shipping

Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg

is a tribal chair like a duguot. Fully carved and sculpted depicting a lion, a rhinoceros, and

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20th Century Congolese Tribal Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of African Beaded Chairs, Nigeria, "Nobility Chairs" for Chiefs Only
Pair of African Beaded Chairs, Nigeria, "Nobility Chairs" for Chiefs Only

Pair of African Beaded Chairs, Nigeria, "Nobility Chairs" for Chiefs Only

Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL

Extensive bead work, black and white plant motive these chairs are very elegant and will transform

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Vintage 1980s African Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beads, Reclaimed Wood

Vintage African Chief Chair, 1950s
Vintage African Chief Chair, 1950s

Vintage African Chief Chair, 1950s

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H 35.44 in W 15.75 in L 35.44 in

Vintage African Chief Chair, 1950s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful carved tribal African 'chief' chair with hand carved massive wood. Beautiful design

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Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Nice Pair of Geometric African Chief Chairs
Nice Pair of Geometric African Chief Chairs

Nice Pair of Geometric African Chief Chairs

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H 29.53 in W 13.78 in D 33.47 in

Nice Pair of Geometric African Chief Chairs

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

These African Chief chairs are probably manufactured in Katanga, Congo in the 1950s-1960s. They

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Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

1970s California Studio Craft Chair
1970s California Studio Craft Chair

1970s California Studio Craft Chair

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H 46 in W 14 in D 46 in

1970s California Studio Craft Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970s from an estate in Bolinas, California. The designed is inspired by the African Chiefs chair.

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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Walnut

African Ceremonial/ Chief’s Carved Throne Chair Tanzania, circa 1900
African Ceremonial/ Chief’s Carved Throne Chair Tanzania, circa 1900

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. The chair is over 100 years

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tanzanian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of two African Beaded Ceremonial Chief Chairs
Pair of two African Beaded Ceremonial Chief Chairs

Pair of two African Beaded Ceremonial Chief Chairs

Located in Wainscott, NY

White beaded Nigerian Chief chair set. Very unusual and rare in white. Flower, diamond and

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20th Century Nigerian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Yoruba Nigerian African Beaded Tribal Ceremonial Chiefs Arm Chair
Vintage Yoruba Nigerian African Beaded Tribal Ceremonial Chiefs Arm Chair

Vintage Yoruba Nigerian African Beaded Tribal Ceremonial Chiefs Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

. Traditionally made for the Yoruba tribe Kings and Queens, Yoruba chairs are hand embellished with thousands of

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Late 20th Century Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Beads

African Chokwe People Chief Chair
African Chokwe People Chief Chair

African Chokwe People Chief Chair

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H 37 in W 25 in D 25 in

African Chokwe People Chief Chair

Located in Rochester, NY

African chief throne chair from the Chokwe tribe of Angola or the south western part of the Peoples

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20th Century Angolan Tribal Tribal Art

African Tribal Baluba Chief's Chair from Katanga
African Tribal Baluba Chief's Chair from Katanga

African Tribal Baluba Chief's Chair from Katanga

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

mahogany root lounge African chair. One of a kind African Tribal Baluba Chief’s reclining throne chair

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair
Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair

Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A striking African ceremonial or chief’s throne chair carved in one piece from a single tree trunk

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Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Yuruba Beaded Chairs
Yuruba Beaded Chairs

Yuruba Beaded Chairs

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H 36 in W 29 in D 30 in

Yuruba Beaded Chairs

Located in St. Helena, CA

Hand beaded African Chief chairs (priced as individual chairs)

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20th Century African Chairs

African Ironwood and Leather Chief's Chair
African Ironwood and Leather Chief's Chair

African Ironwood and Leather Chief's Chair

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H 33.25 in W 26.5 in D 25 in

African Ironwood and Leather Chief's Chair

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Chief's chair in iron wood and goat skin. Original patina. Very sturdy.

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Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Chairs

African Chief Stool with Cat Motif
African Chief Stool with Cat Motif

African Chief Stool with Cat Motif

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H 16.5 in W 22 in D 12 in

African Chief Stool with Cat Motif

Located in Chicago, IL

We believe this is an older example, having a cat as the base for a seat.

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Vintage 1920s African Chairs

Materials

Wood

ceremonial chief chair
ceremonial chief chair

ceremonial chief chair

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H 34 in W 27.5 in D 28 in

ceremonial chief chair

Located in St. Helena, CA

from the yarubi tribe, a beaded, ceremonial, chief chair. unusual in shape, only the second chair

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Vintage 1930s African Chairs

Superb African Senufo Chief's Chair
Superb African Senufo Chief's Chair

Superb African Senufo Chief's Chair

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H 33.5 in W 31.75 in D 22.5 in

Superb African Senufo Chief's Chair

Located in Fulton, CA

A mid-20th century handmade African Senufo Chief chair with a plank seat. Joined wood construction

Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Rustic West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s
Rustic West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Shield Oromo from Ethiopia Early 20th Century
African Shield Oromo from Ethiopia Early 20th Century

African Shield Oromo from Ethiopia Early 20th Century

$5,729

H 26.38 in W 28.35 in D 5.91 in

African Shield Oromo from Ethiopia Early 20th Century

Located in Paris, FR

African shield Oromo from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Base 34 x 20cm.

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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

Ashanti People, Ghana Asipim Chair
Ashanti People, Ghana Asipim Chair

Ashanti People, Ghana Asipim Chair

$5,612Sale Price|40% Off

H 32.29 in W 16.93 in D 23.63 in

Ashanti People, Ghana Asipim Chair

Located in Leuven , BE

Ashanti People, Ghana Asipim chair, outstanding item.

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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century
Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century

Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century

Located in Utrecht, NL

The Baule Tribe from the Ivory Coast of West Africa is well-known for their artistic tribal art, sculptures, and furniture. With a rich cultural history, their creations are also ful...

Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

1860's Ashanti King's Chair
1860's Ashanti King's Chair

1860's Ashanti King's Chair

$5,350

H 34 in W 19 in D 17 in

1860's Ashanti King's Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

1860's Ashanti King's chair Iron work with trade tracks and studs Bronze finials Kuba cloth.

Category

Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Ashanti King's Chair
Ashanti King's Chair

Ashanti King's Chair

$4,800

H 34 in W 19 in D 22 in

Ashanti King's Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

Exceptional King's chair from circa 1860. Iron work with trade tacks and studs Bronze finials Kuba cloth textiles used for upholstery.

Category

Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

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

$2,339 / set

H 37.01 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 1960s Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs
Set of 2 1960s Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs

Set of 2 1960s Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs

Located in Izegem, VWV

Authentic hand carved African low chairs with geometric patterns. Constructed by hand and assembled with dowels. These were made in the Mid-1960s in Central Africa.

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Slipper Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

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African Chief Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic African chief chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and beads, every African chief chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer African chief chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right African chief chair, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is an African Chief Chair?

Prices for an African chief chair start at $688 and top out at $6,400 with the average selling for $2,673.

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