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Place of Origin: African
Dark Frame Juliette Rattan Chair by Creel and Gow
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Creel and Gow Juliette Rattan Chair: Measures: 19" x 21" x 35.5"H 18" seat height (Dark Frame. It also exists in a lighter frame) Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and ra...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Mirage Sofa in Copper Fabric Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic Couch
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
Mirage Sofa by Alexandre Ligios Aliénor fabric base, Copper cushion upholstery. 118" W x 43.3" D x 36" H (Seat Height: 15.7") The Mirage sofa captivates with its enveloping lines ...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

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Fabric

Rêverie x Judge Dogbed in Fabric Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic Seat
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
Rêverie x Judge by Alexandre Ligios Plush Seat, Casamance Fabric Medium: 35.4" W x 27.6" D x 23.6" H = $2,950 Small: 27" W x 21" D x 18" H = $1,000 Inspired by clouds and the ico...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

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Fabric

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 ra...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal African Chairs

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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. Beautifully handcr...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Juliette Rattan Chair by Creel and Gow
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Creel and Gow Juliette Rattan Chair: Measures: 19" x 21" x 35.5"H 18" seat height Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Marco Scarani. We'r...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Marshan Rattan Side Chair by Creel and Gow
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Marshan Rattan side chair by Creel and Gow, in green: Dimensions: 18.5" x 23" x 36.5" H -Seat Height: 18" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designe...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Genuine Soft Leather Sling Chair, Modern Stylish Sensory Swing
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 soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
African chair made of solid wood, known as a "palaver" chair. The two-part structure can be disassembled, handcrafted and decorated with geometric patterns on the seat and along the ...
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1970s Tribal Vintage African Chairs

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Wood

Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Brown Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with a sheet of natural thick leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable e...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
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 soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor - 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Description Originally hand-crafted for the Nigerian Yoruba tribe kings and queens, each chair takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately applied to canvas fabric in beautiful shapes and designs. The fabric is then attached and stitched to the chair frame. A painstaking process resulting in an elaborate, one-of-a-kind work of art. We love these Yoruba chairs...
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20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Beads

Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor, 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Description Originally hand-crafted for the Nigerian Yoruba tribe kings and queens, each chair takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately applied to canvas fabric in beautiful shapes and designs. The fabric is then attached and stitched to the chair frame. A painstaking process resulting in an elaborate, one-of-a-kind work of art. We love these Yoruba chairs...
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20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Beads

Vintage Tribal Palaver Chair
By Marcel Ramond
Located in Catania, IT
This chair consists of two separate sections of solid wood that hook to form a chair. The chair is surprisingly comfortable.
Category

1950s Vintage African Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Strelitzia Modern Solid Brass Upholstered Luxury Dining Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Strelitzia bespoke, dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This luxury dining chair has a backrest of soli...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass

Illusion Pouf 'Orphisme' Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic Curves Chair
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
Illusion Pouf by Alexandre Ligios Casamance 'Orphisme' Upholstery. 47.2" W x 35.4" D x 17.7" H “Illusion” takes on the silhouette of a coffee bean, with organic curves. Beneath i...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

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Fabric

Green Peacock Rattan Side Chair
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Green Peacock Rattan Side Chair: Measures: 19" x 21" x 38"H Seat Height: 18" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan coll...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Jetson Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Jetson Dining Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 54 L X 57 D X 68.5 H cm Materials: BLucite, Bronzed Steel, Brass, Leather Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partners, ...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Spirale Chair in 'Sami' Fabric Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic Curves
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
Spirale Chair by Alexandre Ligios Casamance's 'Sami' upholstery. 52.4" W x 47.2" D x 29.5" H Spirale captivates with its perfect balance of power and sensuality. Its organic desi...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Fabric

So Disco Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
So Disco Lounge Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 130 L X 125 D X 83 H cm Materials: African Mahogany Timber, Ceramic, Fabric Upholstery Founded...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Ceramic, Upholstery

70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This bespoke, luxurious, lounge chair is part of the Oromo collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. The Oromo collection is inspired by 70's surface design, the backrest of this chair has a tactile, sculpted surface that is meticulously, mechanically carved, the entire process taking over 50 hours. This nod to 70's furniture and surface design fused with sensual curves and a minimal aesthetic results in a highly individual unique lounge chair design. The Oromo lounge chair is upholstered in a cream boucle, this upholstery together with the carved walnut timber backrest gives the chair a distinct mid century modern vibe which will complement most interior design styles...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass

Spirale Chair in 'Slalom' Fabric Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic Curves
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
Spirale Chair by Alexandre Ligios Casamance's 'Sami/Slalom' upholstery. 52.4" W x 47.2" D x 29.5" H Spirale captivates with its perfect balance of power and sensuality. Its organ...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Sungodess Daybed by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Sungodess Daybed by Egg Designs Dimensions: 198 L X 69 D X 45 H cm Materials: Wire Mesh, African Mahogany, Linen & Leather Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partners...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Leather, Linen

Ghanaian wood, iron, and cowhide chair, early 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A stunning Ghanaian throne chair, early 20th century. Wood (potentially mahogany) with iron studs and original cowhide seat. Curiously, part of the metal on the backrest reads «made...
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Early 20th Century Tribal African Chairs

Materials

Iron

Modern Thick Leather 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 seat made of leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experienc...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Leaf Hanging Swing Chair Modern Steel In / Outdoor 21st Century Black
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Leaf hanging swing chair is fluid and organic. The chair is inspired by nature and is reminiscent of organic leaf shapes with its veins flowing out from the centre. It is simple ...
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2010s Organic Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Baule Tribe from the Ivory Coast of West Africa is well-known for their artistic tribal art, sculptures, and furniture. With a rich cultural history, their creations are also full of history both visually and in their execution. This beautiful pair of chairs is the visual epitome of the tribe’s talents. The thin, wooden yokes...
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Early 20th Century Modern African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Genuine Ochre Soft Leather Tan Sling - Swing 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 soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Stainless Steel and Leather Contemporary Adult Swing Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This contemporary adult swing is a specialty chair by Egg Designs, it has a stainless steel frame and yolk with leather upholstery. The swing chair can be ...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

IBIZA Contemporary Yellow Velvet Chair by Alexandre Ligios
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
IBIZA Chair by Alexandre Ligios, Represented by Tuleste Factory W 39.4" x H 35.4" x D 37.4" Wooden structure and velvet fabrics Symmetrical and rounded ...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Debossed Geometric Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Leather 21st Century Modern
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 leather or fabric hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experience. This chair’s clean lines and lightness makes it a perfect fit for any space. Pairing the purity of simple tubular steel with the sensual warmth of natural hide, it has a sleek look and an air of functional elegance. The Debossed Pattern is pressed into the Thick Natural Leather leaving an indentation of the pattern. The patterns available are inspired by nature, including a selection of leaves as well as a geometric pattern that is our interpretation of a deconstructed giraffe pattern. Coming soon are debossed patterns of South Africa’s Little 5; the Elephant Shrew, Buffalo Weaver, Leopard Tortoise...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Creel and Gow Rattan Trellis Chair
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Rattan Trellis chair made for Creel and Gow in Tangier Morocco Measures: 29" x 27" x 38".  
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21st Century and Contemporary African Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chairs in wood year: 1940 The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood used they make them unique. It is an icon of distinction. Hehe Carving elegant legged stool, are considered e...
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1940s Tribal Vintage African Chairs

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Wood

Old Chair from Ivory Coast or Benin Ethnic Design Carved Wood
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare period Senoufo chair from ivory coast or Benin. Remarkable woodwork carved in an ethnic way with different characters and animals represented on the whole chair. Decorative ch...
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1950s Organic Modern Vintage African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Hand Beaded Lounge Chairs
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a unique touch of artistry and comfort to your space with these Vintage Boho Hand-Beaded Lounge Chairs. These one-of-a-kind chairs feature intricate, hand-beaded detailing that b...
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Late 20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Textile, Glass, Wood

Spirale Chair in Ocema 'Black' Fabric Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
Spirale Chair by Alexandre Ligios Casamance's 'Ocema' upholstery. 52.4" W x 47.2" D x 29.5" H Spirale captivates with its perfect balance of power and sensuality. Its organic des...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Bronze Leather, 21st Century Modern
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 soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Marshan Rattan Arm Chair in Brown By Creel and Gow
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Marshan rattan armchair by Creel and Gow, in brown: Measures: 22" x 21" x 37" H- Seat Height: 18" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Mar...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

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 13.7...
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1960s Tribal Vintage African Chairs

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Wood

Stainless Steel and Wicker Contemporary Adult Swing Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This contemporary adult swing is a specialty chair by Egg Designs, it has a stainless steel frame and a synthetic wicker seating shell. Also available in n...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

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Stainless Steel

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. This folding chair is made from a single piece of ébéniste wood from west Africa. Also called guard chair, the palaver chair...
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1950s Primitive Vintage African Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Minimal Studio Stirling Angular Sling Chair Genuine Leather Brown
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Angular Sling chair is spacious, comfortable and striking in its looks. It has an air of functional elegance. It has an angular metal frame and is co...
Category

2010s Minimalist African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Thick Leather Hanging Sling Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the seat made of leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, ...
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2010s Rustic African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Promise - Wood And Multicolor Veneer Chairs Pair
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
Wood and multicolor veneer Dimensions: 57Wx49Dx113H cm The “Promise” chairs were created with the thought of ‘ever after’. crafted to remain together they interrupt the modern hopel...
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2010s African Chairs

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Wood

Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Silver Leather 21st Century Modern
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 soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Primitive Tribal Chair
By Baule Tribe
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Vintage hand carved African Baule Tribal yoke back low chair. Vintage hand carved African Baule Triball chair. Low chairs such as this were carried on the shoulders of village men a...
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Early 20th Century Tribal African Chairs

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Wood

MŪ192 Occasional Chair in Oak by MŪVEK
By MŪVEK
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
The proportions of the MŪ192 chair allude to the mid-century designs of Italian masters such as Gae Aulenti, Vico Magistretti and Tobia Scarpa, who all explored the concept of the lo...
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2010s Brutalist African Chairs

Materials

Oak

Marshan Rattan Arm Chair in Green By Creel and Gow
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Marshan rattan armchair by Creel and Gow, in Green: Measures: 22" x 21" x 37" H- Seat Height: 18" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Mar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Beaded African Ceremony or Nobility Chair
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Mid 20th century vibrant red and white hand beaded African ceremony chair. Originally crafted for Yoruba tribe kings and queens, these chairs boast a meticulous process involving th...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Beads

Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be used as a low side table. A piece of art. This chair was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese ...
Category

19th Century Primitive Antique African Chairs

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Big Crocco Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Big Crocco lounge chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 68 L X 71 D X 80 H cm Materials: Solid Etched Brass, Walnut Timber, Ardmore Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life part...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Athens Stool in Iroko Wood by Leonard Kadid for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by classical Greek architecture, the Athens stool uses only two different elements. Made of solid wood, the geometry of the stool comes as a result of its assembly method - ...
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2010s Minimalist African Chairs

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Hardwood

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...
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20th Century Tribal African Chairs

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Hardwood

Sling Rose Pink Grey Machine Stitched Genuine Leather Hanging Swing 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 leather or fabric hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable ex...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

20th Century Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beaded Ceremonial Armchair, 20th Century, Yoruba Tribe, Nigeria H 38.5" x W 26" x D 28" / Seat Ht 14" FDV11578 *Wear consistent with age and use.
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20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Beads

Velvet, Bronzed Steel, Brass & Ostrich Feather, Ostrich Fluff Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This lounge chair is part of the Ostrich Fluff collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. The lounge chair is constructed in two section, these are connected via two bronzed steel brackets which are then fixed with solid brass pins. The velvet upholstered seat section is finished off with a colored, delicate, genuine ostrich feather skirt...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved and painted wood with an openwork tiered bucket form back. The top tier with female figures, the bottom row with horsemen holding small-scale figures on top of the horses' heads. The shaped back with a dentated top border and two carved panels with birds. Panels with snakes frame...
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20th Century Tribal African Chairs

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Wood

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. This folding chair, made up of two pieces that fit together, is made from a single piece of West African cabinet wood. Also called a guard chair, this traditional African folding chair was once reserved for the African elite. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, this African club chair features a carved fish design on the back. ethnic...
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Early 20th Century Brutalist African Chairs

Materials

Wood

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