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
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
Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Having been created by hand, each chair is unique and therefore different in size.
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 Palawar folding chair
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sculptural African Palawar folding chair. Carved from one piece of hardwood. With a motif depicting a bird with a fish in its beak. Dry cracks. Not really suitable for sitting. Mo...
Hardwood
Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Each chair is hand carved and unique and has a slightly different design.
Wood
$1,684Sale 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
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
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
Tribal chair, Africa
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A hand-carved Tribal chair with a turtle in the back.
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
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
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
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
$2,550 / item
Modern Sling Butterfly Hanging Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The timeless butterfly chair is a classic that has stood the test of time for over 80 years. Its story is one of transformation, adaptability, and evolution, making it an icon in the...
Steel
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.
Hardwood
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
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
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
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
Pair Levantine Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique pair of Levantine black and mother of pearl inlaid side chairs. Both chairs are intricately inlaid with lustrous mother of pearl in sophisticated details.
Mother-of-Pearl
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
Unavailable
H 43.71 in W 24.41 in D 31.5 in
African Duguot Throne Chief Chair Carved Sculpted Animals Free Shipping
Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg
The President of Congo's throne at the Expo Hannover 2000 Congo's / Zaire's National Pavilion. It is a tribal chair like a duguot. Fully carved and sculpted depicting a lion, a rhino...
Hardwood
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
The glass bead detail is woven along the seat, and fastened along a hand carved wooden frame. It has a symbol of fire in the middle to symbolize the hearth.
Bronze, Other
Set of Vintage Oak South African "Riempie" Chairs
Located in Cape Town, WC
The “riempies” is a settler Dutch reference to leather thongs that are seen to be latticed as the seating for this chair. Threading the “riempies” through holes alongside the seat al...
Leather, Oak
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
The Slank Occasional Chair
By George Gibbens
Located in Cape Town, WC
George Gibbens' Slank Occasional Chair draws inspiration from the concept of an open-ended labyrinth and applies it to an episodical context. Each chair takes three months to complet...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Nickel
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
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
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
Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique African hand carved chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with multiple motifs.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique African hand carved chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with multiple motifs.
Wood, Reclaimed 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.
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
Hand-Carved African Chair Sold Through Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hand-carved accent chair with animal, human and geometric motifs, Africa 1970’s.
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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 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 storytelling through their detailed wooden carvings.
Fabric, Hardwood
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
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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
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
Chair Hand-Carved from Wood in a Single Block
Located in Marbella, ES
Chair hand-carved from wood in a single block.
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
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
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 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
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