$6,750
H 29 in W 28.25 in D 25.5 in
Fredrik Kayser & Adolf Relling "Kaminstolen" African Teak & Boucle Wool Lounge
By Dokka Mobler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fredrik Kayser & Adolf Relling "Kaminstolen" African teak & boucle wool lounge chairs for
Fabric, Wool, Foam, Wood, Teak
$2,800 / item
H 40 in W 18 in D 40 in
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
Stainless Steel
$4,935 / item
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
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
Brass
$2,230 / item
H 38.59 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Modern, Mertanti, bronzed steel & leather Savannah Barstool
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Savannah Dining Chair is built for contrast — architectural in form, but untamed in surface
Brass
Slings Outdoor Twin Deal
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
Stainless Steel
$14,000 / set
H 29.14 in W 37.01 in D 40.36 in
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
Fabric, Wood
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
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
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
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
Stainless Steel
$3,500 / item
H 48 in W 36 in D 48 in
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
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
Fabric, Teak
Unavailable
H 47.25 in W 22.05 in D 16.54 in
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
Bronze, Other
Unavailable
H 48.04 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in
Vico Magistretti ““Regina D’ Africa” Chair with Stool for Alias, Italy 1970
By Alias, Vico Magistretti
Located in Wilnis, UT
An iconic “Regina D’ Africa” (Queen of Africa) chair with matching stool designed by Vico
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 in
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.
Steel
Unavailable
H 39.77 in W 27.17 in D 37.01 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
Upholstery, Walnut
Unavailable
H 47 in W 58.5 in D 22 in
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
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.
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
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
Fabric, Hardwood
Sold
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
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.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 38.19 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
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
Fabric, Hardwood
Set of 6 Brutalist Pine Carved Dining Chairs by Aquarius South Africa
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Lutz, FL
Set of 6 Vintage Mid Century Brutalist Dining Chairs. An unusual and scare set of pine chairs with
Fabric, Pine
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
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
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.
African Fabric Midcentury Swivel Club Chairs a Pair
By Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Dallas, TX
Midcentury swivel club chairs, re-upholstered in handmade African mud-cloth. The traditional cloth
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Eastlake Chair Upholstered in African Print Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage chair on casters newly upholstered in African textile.
Italian Lounge Chairs in Graphic African Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mod Italian lounge chairs upholstered in contrasting graphic African fabrics. Sold individually.
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
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
African Beaded Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is my last African beaded chair. These chairs are still fascinating--all covered in tiny
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
$6,450 / item
H 15.75 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Shou Sugi Ban Coffee Table, solid Brass Disc, bronzed Steel Base – Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Brutalist and masculine. Part of the Primal collection, this sculptural coffee table by Egg Designs is handcrafted in Portugal and South Africa. The tabletop is charred using the tra...
Brass, Steel
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$10,660 / item
H 33.47 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Brutalist Black Leather & Cast Solid Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ Primal lounge chair (2024) is a bold, Brutalist-inspired statement piece, crafted with sculptural presence and rich material contrast. Upholstered in black leather, the ...
Brass
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of armchairs in beech wood upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023
Fabric, Beech
$6,700 / item
H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in
Brutalist Brass and Velvet Lounge Chair with Etched Crocodile Finish, Egg Design
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
A celebration of narrative design and luxury craftsmanship, this sculptural lounge chair evokes the rich textures and vibrant fauna of Southern Africa. The curved shell is clad in s...
Brass
$17,250 / item
H 13.78 in W 38.98 in D 72.84 in
Brutalist Teal Ceramic & Verdigris Copper Coffee Table by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ Boogie Nights coffee table (2021) is a bold, Brutalist-inspired piece handcrafted with sculptural impact. It features individually glazed teal-green ceramic tiles applie...
Copper, Steel
$2,920 / item
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
Modern, Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Grey Boucle' Dining Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Modern Malta dining room chair designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa works equally well as a lounge or side chair. This Modern style dining room chair has a so...
Brass
Salvadore Sofa in Army (300cm) by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with an oak structure, high-density foam, and a feather topper for optimum comfort, the Salvador sofa features a triple armrest, upholstered with a luxurious velvet (L...
Fabric
Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of armchairs in wood upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Fabric, Wood
$9,060 / item
H 30.24 in W 29.53 in D 35.83 in
Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$5,420 / item
H 38.59 in W 31.5 in D 63.78 in
Hand Carved Wood, Steel & Hair On Hide Blessing Modern, Brutalist, Daybed
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This daybed is part of our Blessing collection. This modern, Brutalist inspired daybed is set on a hand carved hardwood base which is burnished and polished black. The base supports ...
Steel
$12,570 / item
H 33.47 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Solid Cast Brass & Plush Velvet Primal Statement Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Behold the Primal lounge chair—an embodiment of Egg's design legacy and a true icon in the realm of furniture craftsmanship. Versatile and striking, it effortlessly enhances Minimal,...
Brass
$3,210 / item
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 equally well as a lounge or side chair. This Modern style dining room chair has a s...
Brass
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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.
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