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Early 1900s Hand-Carved African Tribal Chairs with Intricate Figurative Detailin
Located in London, GB
These stunning early 1900s hand-carved African chairs showcase intricate craftsmanship and cultural
Category
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 38.19 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Vico Magistretti ““Regina D’ Africa” Chair with Stool for Alias, Italy 1970
By Vico Magistretti, Alias
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An iconic “Regina D’ Africa” (Queen of Africa) chair with matching stool designed by Vico
Category
Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 48.04 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in
Etched Brass, Walnut Timber and Ardmore Fabric Big Crocco Chair by Egg Desings
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
manufactured in South Africa.
This high end, contemporary and bespoke Lounge chair was created as part of Egg
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in
Minimal Modern Outdoor Sling Hanging Swing Chair, Rubin and Forest
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of fabric hanging loose within
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Hanging Sling Chair for Outdoor! in Earth Tones, Customisable
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of fabric hanging loose within
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Hanging Sling Chair for Outdoor! in Earth Tones, Customisable
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of fabric hanging loose within
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fredrik Kayser & Adolf Relling "Kaminstolen" African Teak & Boucle Wool Lounge
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Dokka Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fredrik Kayser & Adolf Relling "Kaminstolen" African teak & boucle wool lounge chairs for Dokka
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Foam, Wood, Teak
H 29 in W 28.25 in D 25.5 in
Modern Minimal Hanging Swing Chair Nest Egg with Stand
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
These chairs are made from mild steel and are very durable. Stainless Steel recommended for humid
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Ardmore Linen Malta Dining and Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Malta dining room chair designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa works equally
Category
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
Modern, Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Boucle' Malta Dining and Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Modern Malta dining room chair designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa works
Category
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
Modern, Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Boucle' Malta Dining and Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Modern Malta dining room chair designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa works
Category
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
Modern, Walnut, Solid Brass and Grey Boucle' Malta Dining and Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Modern Malta dining room chair designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa works
Category
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
Modern, Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Boucle' Malta Barstool
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Modern Malta barstool designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
This Modern
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Modern, Walnut, Solid Brass and Cream Boucle' Malta 3 Leg Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Modern Malta dining room chair designed by Egg Designs works equally well as a dining, lounge
Category
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
Studio Stirling Twin Deal Outdoor Green, Free Shipping
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of fabric hanging loose within
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Studio Stirling Twin Deal Outdoor Blue, Free Shipping
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of fabric hanging loose within
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Studio Stirling Twin Deal Outdoor "Sandy" Sling, Free Shipping
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of fabric hanging loose within
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Studio Stirling Twin Deal Grey Outdoor Sling, Free Shipping
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of fabric hanging loose within
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Minimal Outdoor Sling by Studio Stirling in Blues
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 fabric hanging
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Club Chairs with Wooden Frame Details, South Africa circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Africa, whose architecture and design focused on geometric shapes and bold colours.
When club chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s South African Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.14 in W 37.01 in D 40.36 in
Yoruba Royal Beaded Chair Made in West Africa
By Yoruba Tribe
Located in London, GB
Yoruba Royal Beaded Chair, West Africa
A traditional Yoruba royal beaded chair, handcrafted in
Category
Late 20th Century Sahrawi Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beads
Modern Angular Hanging Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
environments. This chair adds a touch of modern style to any outdoor environment or setting.
Hanging mechanisms
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Outdoor Sling Hanging Chair
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 fabric hanging
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Outdoor Hanging Chair in Sandy Earth tomes
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 fabric hanging
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Hanging Sling Chair for Outdoor in Greys
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of fabric hanging loose within
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Hanging Sling Chair for Outdoor in Greens, Customisable
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of fabric hanging loose within
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chaise Longues
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Bubble Hanging Chair with mildew resistant pancake Cushions
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Bubble hanging chair swing seat's round shape creates a cozy feel. The modern patterns are
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
South African Cubist Dining Chairs
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
A set of six cubist African teak (kiaat wood) dining chairs designed and made in the 1960s in South
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Atang Tshikare, Mollo Oa Leifo (Mme), chair made in South Africa,
By Atang Tshikare
Located in Cape Town, WC
engraved into the wood whilst the beadwork is handsewn onto the fabric.
This Louis VXI medallion chair is
Category
2010s South African Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Other
1950's Italian Armchair Black Wood and Steel, African Kuba Cloth Seat Cushion
Located in Firenze, IT
patina, new seat cushion in black and natural african kuba cloth fabric, brass details.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 in
High Back Recliner in Original Fabric, Designed by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Adjustable high back recliner with original fabric, designed by Folke Ohlsson, manufactured by DUX
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Outstanding 19th Century Moorish Settee in the Manner of Bugatti
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A pair of outstanding 19th century hand-carved Moorish settee or chairs with beautiful Islamic
Category
Antique 19th Century African Moorish Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of George Jetson Style Upholstered Club Chairs
Located in Sausalito, CA
A pair of George Jetson style upholstered club chairs, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s African Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Antique Eastlake Chair in Eastern African Fabric
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique Eastlake chair newly refinished and upholstered in an Eastern African tent panel with
Category
Early 20th Century Chairs
20th Century North African Folding Berber Chair
Located in High Point, NC
truly unique find. Made in North Africa in the 20th century, the chair would have originally been used
Category
20th Century North African Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Midcentury Italian African Black Lacquered Kitenge Multi-Color Chairs Italy 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
reupholstered in two different African kitenge fabrics. Three of each kind.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Show Stealer Long Horn Club Chair with African Mud Cloth Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Incredible mid 19th century steer long horn chair. Chair has been newly upholstered in graphic
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Rustic Club Chairs
Materials
Horn, Fabric
Italian Chairs with Vintage African Fabric Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cotton on cotton embroidered African strip fabric used to cover pair of mid century Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Wicker Hooded Chairs with African Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent indoor or outdoor chairs with dramatic hood. New cushions in vintage African fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Vintage Eastlake Chair Upholstered in African Print Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage chair on casters newly upholstered in African textile.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Eastlake Chairs
African Fabric Midcentury Swivel Club Chairs a Pair
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Midcentury swivel club chairs, re-upholstered in handmade African mud-cloth. The traditional cloth
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Edwardian Salon Chairs Upholstered in Vintage African Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking silhouettes with bold graphic patterns and colors on Edwardian style chairs. Sold
Category
Vintage 1970s Edwardian Chairs
Italian Lounge Chairs in Graphic African Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mod Italian lounge chairs upholstered in contrasting graphic African fabrics. Sold individually.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Pair of Cane Slipper Chairs in Green African Fabric
By Tomlinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of chairs in the style of Tomlinson. Reupholstered in vintage African green stripe
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
African Beaded Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is my last African beaded chair. These chairs are still fascinating--all covered in tiny
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Beads
Set of Four Italian Metal Chairs with Vintage African Fabric Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Italian chairs reupholstered in a vintage African stripe fabric.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Art Brut African Ironwood Club Chairs
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Back in the late seventies, when south African countries (Mozambique, Rhodesia, and South Africa
Category
Vintage 1970s South African Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Classical Wing Chair Reupholstered in Green Plaid African Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classical wing chair with oak legs reupholstered in green plaid African fabric and black linen on
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Armchairs
French Armchair and Ottoman in African Ewe Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French armchair and ottoman newly upholstered in indigo African Ewe Fabric. The chair and ottoman
Category
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Beaded West African Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vibrant pair of beaded chairs comes from the Yorba tribe in West Africa and takes 6 months to
Category
20th Century Nigerian Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Beads
Pair of French Slipper Chairs Upholstered in West African Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Classic French slipper chairs upholstered in West African multicolored fabric.
Category
Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Black Painted Spanish High Back Chair Upholstered in African Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black painted Spanish high back chair upholstered in vintage striped African fabric.
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of 1960s Mid-Century Modern style swivel lounge chairs are upholstered in a vinyl fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
French Black Painted Eastlake Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cushion is newly upholstered in African plaid fabric. The chair offers intricate and beautiful details.
Category
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
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African Fabric Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the African fabric chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, metal and wood, every African fabric chair was constructed with great care. There are 14 variations of the antique or vintage African fabric chair you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer African fabric chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An African fabric chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made African fabric chair over the years, but those crafted by Egg Designs are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is an African Fabric Chair?
An African fabric chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,018, while the lowest priced sells for $825 and the highest can go for as much as $8,450.
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 Fabric Chair
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021To pick a fabric for dining room chairs, one should consider durable, easy to maintain or stain-resistant materials. While choosing a fabric is a personal choice, the most commonly preferred upholstery materials include cotton and linen — both are prone to staining, however — as well as leather and synthetic fabrics such as polyester. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dining chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Choosing a fabric for reupholstering dining chairs is dependent on a number of factors. Cotton, faux suede, leather, tweed, velvet and vinyl are all popular options though each has different benefits. It is important to consider durability, ability to clean, and coordinating with decor.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best fabric for dining room chairs is really a matter of preference. Those who are looking for maximum durability should opt for a smooth synthetic fabric that is liquid repellant. Shop dining room chairs in a variety of fabrics on 1stDibs.
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