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Large Stone Bust Of An African Chief Shona From Verdit Tendayi Tandi
Large Stone Bust Of An African Chief Shona From Verdit Tendayi Tandi

Large Stone Bust Of An African Chief Shona From Verdit Tendayi Tandi

Located in Hannover, DE

This beautiful stone sculpture is a true masterpiece of African art from the beautiful country of Zimbabwe. This bust is lovingly hand-carved from stone that is said to have healing ...

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Vintage 1960s Zimbabwean International Style Busts

Materials

Stone

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 , Circa the 1960s .

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Vintage 1960s African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Antique African Baule Chief Armchairs
Pair Antique African Baule Chief Armchairs

Pair Antique African Baule Chief Armchairs

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Pair Antique African Baule Chief Armchairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Antique African Baule Chief Armchairs. Nice solid wood design, carved features throughout.

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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu
1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu

1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu

Located in Marbella, ES

Original 1950s South African scrimshaw ostrich egg by late chief Sipho Ndlvu depicting a pair of elephants.

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Mid-20th Century South African Mounted Objects

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell

South African Costumes – Hottentots, Sudanese Women, and Chief Moussaou, c.1845
South African Costumes – Hottentots, Sudanese Women, and Chief Moussaou, c.1845

South African Costumes – Hottentots, Sudanese Women, and Chief Moussaou, c.1845

Located in Langweer, NL

South African Costumes – Hottentots, Sudanese Women, and Chief Moussaou, c.1845 Description: This striking hand-colored lithograph, titled “Afrique Méridionale,” originates from Le ...

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Antique 1840s French Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair of Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs
Pair of Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs

Pair of Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Inspired by traditional African palaver and chief chair designs, these sculptural seats showcase richly carved details and a distinctive silhouette that blends artistry with function.

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Porcelain Figural Cork Pourers Set, Art Deco, Germany, 1930s
Antique Porcelain Figural Cork Pourers Set, Art Deco, Germany, 1930s

Antique Porcelain Figural Cork Pourers Set, Art Deco, Germany, 1930s

Located in Andernach, DE

The Native American one with the colourful chief's headdress, the African beautifully kind looking and the hunter featuring a quite German style attire!

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Barware

Materials

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Antique Map of Islands in the Mediterranean by Bowen, c.1760
Antique Map of Islands in the Mediterranean by Bowen, c.1760

Antique Map of Islands in the Mediterranean by Bowen, c.1760

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Particular Draughts of some of the chief African Islands (..)'. Eight small maps on one sheet including 'Islands of Malta Goze & Cuming, An Accurate Chart of ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Maps

Materials

Paper

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Magnificent Big Wooden African Tribal Chief Head Sculpture
Magnificent Big Wooden African Tribal Chief Head Sculpture

Magnificent Big Wooden African Tribal Chief Head Sculpture

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H 33.47 in W 11.82 in D 13.78 in

Magnificent Big Wooden African Tribal Chief Head Sculpture

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Made of one piece of wood! Probably Tanzania 1950s Very expressive character. Great art. Measure: H x W x D 85cm x 30cm x 35cm.  

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Vintage 1950s Tanzanian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

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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 a room into a strong statement, which is good taste handbeaded in black and white...

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Vintage 1980s African Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

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congo chief chair
congo chief chair

congo chief chair

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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 mud and scentless dung, doesn't that sound better than "caca"? obviously i prefer...

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Early 20th Century African Chairs

African Tribal Art Ashanti Chiefs Gold ring with Turtle
African Tribal Art Ashanti Chiefs Gold ring with Turtle

African Tribal Art Ashanti Chiefs Gold ring with Turtle

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H 0.6 in W 0.6 in D 0.79 in

African Tribal Art Ashanti Chiefs Gold ring with Turtle

Located in London, GB

A fine old Ashanti Chiefs gold ring A very fine quality gold ring in the form or a turtle in a dwelling with a shell and flint lock pistol on the surface of the turtles shell.

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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art

Materials

Gold

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

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...

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20th Century Congolese Tribal Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

kooba tribe chief stool
kooba tribe chief stool

kooba tribe chief stool

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H 9 in W 14 in D 9 in

kooba tribe chief stool

By Kooba Tribe

Located in st. helena, napa valley, CA

smells fantastic, like africa. a beautiful sculpture ANYWHERE in the house.

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Early 20th Century South African Stools

detailed kooba chief stool
detailed kooba chief stool

detailed kooba chief stool

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H 9 in W 14 in D 9 in

detailed kooba chief stool

Located in st. helena, napa valley, CA

shorty stool ironically still smells of the tribe fire. beautiful nail head design including a bit on the inside. there are 2 available. last week we saw a similar but not as pret...

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Early 20th Century African Stools

Materials

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.

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Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Lounge Chairs

Materials

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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.

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Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Ceremonial Chief Chair with table Hand Carved Wood 1960s
African Ceremonial Chief Chair with table Hand Carved Wood 1960s

African Ceremonial Chief Chair with table Hand Carved Wood 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Sculptural Form African Chief Ceremonial Folding chair with table.

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Vintage 1960s Congolese Rustic Lounge Chairs

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Side/coffee table
Side/coffee table

Side/coffee table

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H 16 in Dm 24 in

Side/coffee table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of African Chief stools, beautiful as side or coffee table.

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Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

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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

The designed is inspired by the African Chiefs chair.

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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Early 20th Century African Ceremonial Chief's Garment with Leather + Shell
Early 20th Century African Ceremonial Chief's Garment with Leather + Shell

Early 20th Century African Ceremonial Chief's Garment with Leather + Shell

Located in Wainscott, NY

An early 20th-century ceremonial chief's garment from Africa with leather and shell embellishment.

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Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

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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 star patterns - fully beaded.


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20th Century Nigerian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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 old and was carved in one piece from a single tree trunk.

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Antique Late 19th Century Tanzanian Chairs

Materials

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Rare Bamilike Chief's Table
Rare Bamilike Chief's Table

Rare Bamilike Chief's Table

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H 18.75 in Dm 36 in

Rare Bamilike Chief's Table

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Highly carved wonderfully patinated chief's stool/table circa early 1960's. This table is from Cameroon and made by the Bamilike tribe. It is especially rare due to its large size. E...

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Vintage 1960s African Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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

Vintage Yoruba Nigerian beaded tribal armchair featuring geometric patterns with alligators / crocodiles, antelope / gazelle, lions, masked faces, plants, parrots, eagles, birds elep...

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Late 20th Century Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

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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 Republic of the Congo ( formerly Zaire ) hand-carved wood with copper brass metal ...

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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

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

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20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Mahogany

Textural Woven Chief's Prestige Hat, Bamileke Culture, Cameroon, Africa
Textural Woven Chief's Prestige Hat, Bamileke Culture, Cameroon, Africa

Textural Woven Chief's Prestige Hat, Bamileke Culture, Cameroon, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Textural Woven Chief's Prestige Hat, Bamileke Culture, Cameroon Grasslands, Africa Dyed cotton 20th century.

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20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

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 having artful head at the top, female breasts, beautiful decorative carvings and so...

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Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Chief's Caryatid Stool
Chief's Caryatid Stool

Chief's Caryatid Stool

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H 18 in Dm 13.5 in

Chief's Caryatid Stool

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A carved anthropomorphic caryatid stool from the Congo in the form of kneeling woman holding a bowl.

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Early 20th Century Central African Tribal Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th Century Tribal Chief's Hat from the Pende People, D. R. Congo, Africa
Early 20th Century Tribal Chief's Hat from the Pende People, D. R. Congo, Africa

Early 20th Century Tribal Chief's Hat from the Pende People, D. R. Congo, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early 20th Century Tribal Chief's Hat from the Pende People, D. R. Congo, Africa Fiber, mud, coins, beads, string These 'seeds' are made of small bundles of fiber dipped in mud and ...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Vintage West African Ewe Cloth
Vintage West African Ewe Cloth

Vintage West African Ewe Cloth

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H 103 in W 69 in D 0.32 in

Vintage West African Ewe Cloth

Located in New York, NY

A graphic mix of color and detail work, this Ewe wrap is a luxurious handwoven textile. Worn by chiefs and African royalty, this textile represents the epitome of status.

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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

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

African beaded arm chair
African beaded arm chair

African beaded arm chair

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H 32.5 in W 30 in D 28 in

African beaded arm chair

Located in Sarasota, FL

An African "Chief's Wife" armchair, all sides and seat hand-beaded leather with shells in the Portuguese style

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Vintage 1940s African Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Shell, Beads

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 Cameroon Ceremonial Chiefs Cloth
African Cameroon Ceremonial Chiefs Cloth

African Cameroon Ceremonial Chiefs Cloth

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H 76 in W 51 in D 0.75 in

African Cameroon Ceremonial Chiefs Cloth

Located in New York, NY

Indigo hand dyed ceremonial cloth. Woven on narrow 19" loom. Used to hang behind kings during ceremonies. Framed in flat black wood frame.

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Mid-20th Century African Tapestries

African Cameroon Ceremonial Chiefs Cloth
African Cameroon Ceremonial Chiefs Cloth

African Cameroon Ceremonial Chiefs Cloth

Located in New York, NY

Indigo Hand Dyed Ceremonial Cloth. Woven on narrow 19" loom. Used to Hang Behind Kings during Ceremonies. Framed in flat black wood frame.

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20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

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 we've found with this highly desirable sloped arm and low back. leather straps lin...

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Vintage 1930s African Chairs

chief stool - cameroon
chief stool - cameroon

chief stool - cameroon

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H 21 in Dm 33 in

chief stool - cameroon

Located in St. Helena, CA

wonderfully textured carved wood stool/table

one left - slightly lighter toned

Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Stools

Materials

Wood

Ashanti Chief's Bench
Ashanti Chief's Bench

Ashanti Chief's Bench

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H 16 in W 26 in D 13 in

Ashanti Chief's Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The bench is adorned with elaborate copper repousee' sheating - dramatic carving, design and scale.

Category

Early 20th Century African Benches

Materials

Copper

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 with incised geometric details.

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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Ashanti Chiefs stool with Royal Insignia
African Tribal Art Ashanti Chiefs stool with Royal Insignia

African Tribal Art Ashanti Chiefs stool with Royal Insignia

Located in London, GB

A fine old Ashanti Chiefs stool with Royal Insignia. A very fine quality stool from a provincial Chiefs residence. Carved from a single piece of wood stepped base with double inter...

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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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Bronze Ife Woman Head Oba Edo Benin City Yoruba. The Bronze Head from Ife, or Ife Head, is one of eighteen copper alloy sculptures that were unearthed in 1938 at Ife in Nigeria, the ...

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Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Busts

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Gilt Wood & Ivory Silk Gothic Style Pendant Light.
Gilt Wood & Ivory Silk Gothic Style Pendant Light.

Gilt Wood & Ivory Silk Gothic Style Pendant Light.

Located in Chicago, IL

Gilt and carved wood pendant light with gothic styling, laminate backed ivory silk panels and center pull chain with wood finial. Single socket illumination.

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Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Giltwood

Guro Textile . Ivory Coast
Guro Textile . Ivory Coast

Guro Textile . Ivory Coast

$3,048Sale Price|20% Off

H 114.18 in W 47.25 in D 0.4 in

Guro Textile . Ivory Coast

By Korhogo Tribe

Located in Glasgow, GB

This is a very fine Chiefs robe from the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire on the coast of West Africa. Woven from high quality hand spun cotton and all natural indigo. Whilst dating from...

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Antique Late 19th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

Handmade signed brutalist Coffee Table by Pia Manu, 1960s
Handmade signed brutalist Coffee Table by Pia Manu, 1960s

Handmade signed brutalist Coffee Table by Pia Manu, 1960s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Belgium / 1960s / Coffee Table / Pia Manu / metal, stone, chrome / Mid-century / Vintage / Brutalist Rare and unique rectangular handmade brutalist coffee table made by Pia Manu, Be...

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal, Chrome

Magnificent Benin Oba And His Queen Cast Bronzes, Lost Wax Method, Nigeria
Magnificent Benin Oba And His Queen Cast Bronzes, Lost Wax Method, Nigeria

Magnificent Benin Oba And His Queen Cast Bronzes, Lost Wax Method, Nigeria

By People from Benin

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Outstanding Benin Oba and his Queen, Lost Wax 'Bronze' Sculptures from the late 20th century Superbly cast and highly decorative contemporary pieces, not historical The centuries ol...

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Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

West African Ashanti Stool in Carved Hardwood, 20th Century
West African Ashanti Stool in Carved Hardwood, 20th Century

West African Ashanti Stool in Carved Hardwood, 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

This sculptural stool is carved from a single block of solid wood, showcasing a distinctive, monolithic form. The wide, curved seat rests on a central arched support flanked by two e...

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Late 20th Century Ghanaian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Brutalist Black Leather Lounge Chair with Cast Brass Legs, Egg Designs
Brutalist Black Leather Lounge Chair with Cast Brass Legs, Egg Designs

Brutalist Black Leather Lounge Chair with Cast Brass Legs, Egg Designs

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

A commanding interpretation of Brutalist design, this sculptural lounge chair explores weight, proportion, and material contrast through a distinctly contemporary lens. Its bold, arc...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Solid Wood Armchair, American Brutalist Design, 1980s
Sculptural Solid Wood Armchair, American Brutalist Design, 1980s

Sculptural Solid Wood Armchair, American Brutalist Design, 1980s

Located in Houston, TX

This sculptural solid wood armchair makes a bold architectural statement with its tall, angular back and striking geometric silhouette. The pentagonal backrest and clean, linear plan...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

James de Wulf Concrete Lowboy Block Chair
James de Wulf Concrete Lowboy Block Chair

James de Wulf Concrete Lowboy Block Chair

$10,644 / item

H 27 in W 28 in D 39 in

James de Wulf Concrete Lowboy Block Chair

By James de Wulf

Located in Paia, HI

The first chair design by James de Wulf. Weighing 750 pounds, the Block Chair is a grounded landscape fixture. High loft cushions are molded into the seat, removable for laundering. ...

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2010s American Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Concrete

20th Century Fine Art Deco Sideboard. Vienna, c. 1930.
20th Century Fine Art Deco Sideboard. Vienna, c. 1930.

20th Century Fine Art Deco Sideboard. Vienna, c. 1930.

$34,000

H 39.5 in W 114.5 in D 19.5 in

20th Century Fine Art Deco Sideboard. Vienna, c. 1930.

Located in Vienna, AT

Exceptional Viennese Art Deco Palisander Sideboard – Circa 1930 We are pleased to present a truly rare and exceptional Art Deco sideboard, masterfully crafted in Vienna circa 1930. ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Brass

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the African chief you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and copper, every African chief was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African chief — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An African chief, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

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Prices for an African chief start at $731 and top out at $5,000 with the average selling for $1,800.