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African Low Bench

Primitive African Carved Wood Low Sculptural Bench  1960s
Primitive African Carved Wood Low Sculptural Bench  1960s

Primitive African Carved Wood Low Sculptural Bench 1960s

Located in Rīga, LV

The piece has a raw hand-carved surface, irregular edges, and a dry aged patina. Likely West African manufacture, mid-20th century. Suitable as a sculptural low bench, decorative da...

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Vintage 1960s African Primitive Benches

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Wood

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Low Bench Carved by Senufo Artisans in West Africa
Low Bench Carved by Senufo Artisans in West Africa

Low Bench Carved by Senufo Artisans in West Africa

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H 10.5 in W 59.25 in D 15.5 in

Low Bench Carved by Senufo Artisans in West Africa

Located in Long Island City, NY

Low Bench Carved by Senufo Artisans in West Africa.

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20th Century Malian Tribal Benches

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Wood

Low bench by Charlotte Perriand, Mauritania, Africa, 1960s, simple design bench
Low bench by Charlotte Perriand, Mauritania, Africa, 1960s, simple design bench

Low bench by Charlotte Perriand, Mauritania, Africa, 1960s, simple design bench

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A minimalist composition of rhythm and proportion, showcasing Perriand’s pursuit of harmony between structure and material. Solid wood slats on a blackened base — functional yet quie...

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Vintage 1960s Mauritanian Benches

Materials

Wood

Old African Senufo Bed, Coffee Table or Low Console
Old African Senufo Bed, Coffee Table or Low Console

Old African Senufo Bed, Coffee Table or Low Console

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Old large wooden bed carved out of one piece of wood. Conical legs, headrest and carved detail on top. Beautiful, worn wood, smooth lovely patina. Mali. Legs and top all carved out o...

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20th Century Malian Rustic Benches

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Old African Nupe Tribe Bed/Coffee Table/ Low Console
Old African Nupe Tribe Bed/Coffee Table/ Low Console

Old African Nupe Tribe Bed/Coffee Table/ Low Console

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bed carved out of one piece of wood with conical legs. From the Nupe tribe of Nigeria. Top swoops from 16.5 to 19 inches high. There is some age appropriate wear on the otherwise bea...

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20th Century Nigerian Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Old African Nupe Tribe Bed/Bench/Low Console
Old African Nupe Tribe Bed/Bench/Low Console

Old African Nupe Tribe Bed/Bench/Low Console

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved out of one piece of wood with conical legs and a rounded rectangular top. From the Nupe tribe of Northern Nigeria. Rich brown patina. A piece has been nicked off the side...

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20th Century Nigerian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Vintage Ashanti Hand-Carved African Wood Black Low Bench
Vintage Ashanti Hand-Carved African Wood Black Low Bench

Vintage Ashanti Hand-Carved African Wood Black Low Bench

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Offered by the Antique Textiles Galleries: Vintage Ashanti hand-carved African low bench #3 Ashanti African hand-carved wooden stool.

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Vintage 1950s African Tribal Benches

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Wood

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Finding the Right Benches for You

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