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Colossal Tree Trunk Sculpture, Africa 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
be from one tree trunk, most likely teak. The hollowed surface is the result of serving as the home
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20th Century African Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Impressive Sculpted Live Edge Tree Trunk African Tribal Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning and impressive sculpted live edge tree trunk is the perfect mix of hand carved
Category

20th Century Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large African mortar made of one solid wooden trunk
Located in Munich, DE
Crafted from a single, solid log, it’s a stunning piece that showcases organic textures and craftsmanship.
Category

20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Trunk Metal Painted Black Pair Union-Castle Line & Safmarine South African Rail
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Town Both with S.A.R. S.A.S. labels numbered 58 One with South African Railways Label One marked 'No
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Mortar carved in a probably very old trunk
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Mortar carved in a probably very old trunk
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Antique 18th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Mortar carved in a probably very old trunk
Mortar carved in a probably very old trunk
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Antique 18th Century Zanzibar Trunk With Studded Copper Decoration
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare 18th century North African Zanzibar trunk, fashioned of cedar with studded decoration and
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Antique 18th Century Zanzibari Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Copper

Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture entitled "Sitting Elephant" by Steve Winterburn
By Steve Winterburn
Located in London, GB
An endearing limited edition bronze sculpture of a young African elephant seatedon with its trunk
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Frosted Glass Sculpture Entitled "Standing Elephant" by Lalique
By Marc Lalique
Located in London, GB
Impressive Mid-20th Century clear and frosted glass figural study of an African elephant with its
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

African mid century carved tree trunk chair
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Mid century african chair carved from a tree trunk
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Vintage 1950s African Armchairs

Materials

Wood

African Carved Wood Armchair
Located in Hudson, NY
African armchair, carved from the trunk of a tree. Acacia or one of its family.
Category

20th Century Central African Tribal Armchairs

African  Carved Wood Armchair
African  Carved Wood Armchair
H 41 in W 26 in D 23 in
Large North African Rope Trunk
Located in Bellport, NY
A large handcrafted blue orange and yellow, rope trunk or hamper. Great storage, or coffee table.
Category

Late 20th Century North African Moorish Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Rope

Large North African Rope Trunk
Large North African Rope Trunk
H 30 in W 40 in D 20 in
Carved Solid Rustic Organic Tree Trunk Table Stool, Africa, 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A solid wood carved trunk that can be used as a stool or table. Most likely made in the middle
Category

Mid-20th Century African Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Palmwood

Leather Bound Trunk with Decorative Brass Nailheads and Plating, North Africa
Located in Dallas, TX
This serpentine shaped leather-bound trunk dates to the early to mid-1900s. The hundreds of brass
Category

Mid-20th Century North African Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Zinc-Panelled Trunk
By Overpond
Located in London, GB
Zinc-panelled trunk. Originally from South Africa. Marked 'Rhodesia Police Store.'
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Vintage 1950s South African Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Zinc

Zinc-Panelled Trunk
Zinc-Panelled Trunk
H 20 in W 35.75 in D 20 in
Ardmore Ceramic Elephant Teapot, hand made in South Africa
By Ardmore Design
Located in North Miami, FL
concealed amidst foliage, this teapot resonates with the soul of African culture. Its trunk-shaped spout and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Iron Mounted Mahogany Trunk with Copper Handles, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
of 19th century British Colonial Africa. The trunk has iron mounts around it with partial mounts at
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Antique 19th Century Kenyan British Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

Cameroon Side Tables, Ottomans Pair
Located in Wilton, CT
A fine, compatible pair of West African single trunk carved ottomans, coffee tables or side tables
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Vintage 1980s Central African Tribal Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Cameroon Stools
Located in Wilton, CT
A fine, compatible pair of West African single trunk carved ottomans, footstools or side tables
Category

Late 20th Century Central African Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Cameroon Stools
Pair of Cameroon Stools
H 15 in Dm 15 in
Cameroon Stool Pair
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage single trunk cut African stools suitable as end, coffee table or seating. These carved
Category

20th Century Central African Tribal End Tables

Cameroon Stool Pair
Cameroon Stool Pair
H 16 in Dm 22.5 in
1900s Ethiopian Carved Tribal Stool
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A three-legged stool carved from a single trunk of African hardwood.
Category

20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Stools

Materials

Hardwood

1900s Ethiopian Carved Tribal Stool
1900s Ethiopian Carved Tribal Stool
H 14 in Dm 14.75 in L 14 in
20th Century African Style Cylindrical Teak Floor Trunk
Located in Queens, NY
African style teak cylindrical form floor trunk with carved bands of woven design separated by
Category

20th Century African Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Teak

Zanzibar Studded African Walnut Trunk
Located in Wilson, NC
This trunk has brass studwork applied in various decorative patterns. Some of the brass studs are
Category

Antique 1830s Zanzibari Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Zanzibar Studded African Walnut Trunk
Zanzibar Studded African Walnut Trunk
H 20.5 in W 40.25 in D 17.75 in
Moroccan/African Style Trunk Inlaid Bone and Semi Precious Stones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very large trunk of inlaid bone and stone, very large decorative piece that also has large storage
Category

20th Century Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Pair of Cameroon Stool with Custom Tribal Pattern Fabric Cushions
Located in Wilton, CT
A fine, compatible pair of West African single trunk carved ottoman or footstools that have a
Category

Late 20th Century Central African Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Antique African Zanzibar Chest Trunk, Brass-Mounted, circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
. The unique appearance of this African trunk with its hardwood case studded with brilliant brass
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Antique 1870s Zanzibari Anglo-Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

African Leather Trunk
Located in New York, NY
African leather trunk with hand sewn detail throughout. Reinforced leather corners, metal ring
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Antique 19th Century Central African Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

African Leather Trunk
African Leather Trunk
H 14 in W 22 in D 9 in
C. 1920 African Skin Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
C. 1920 (or older) African skin trunk. This is a different trunk as the shape is almost round, and
Category

Early 20th Century African Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

C. 1920 African Skin Trunk
C. 1920 African Skin Trunk
H 16.25 in W 34 in D 14.5 in
Scarce Old Zanzibar Trunk
Located in San Francisco, CA
These elaborately brass decorated hardwood trunks are generally thought to come form Zanzibar or the Northern Coast of Kenya. Great decoration and very scarce. These make fantastic...
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Antique 19th Century African Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Scarce Old Zanzibar Trunk
Scarce Old Zanzibar Trunk
H 19.5 in W 42.25 in D 18 in
Side table inspired by the Raj occupation of India c. 1890
Located in Houston, TX
the elephants are Indian, not African. The trunk and legs and joined by a flat stretcher with three
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

African, Malinke, Guinea Ceremonial Wedding Stool, to display Bridal Presents
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
, carved from a solid tree trunk of an African tree, it makes a strong contemporary effect. It can be used
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Guinean Primitive Side Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

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African Trunk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the African trunk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every African trunk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African trunk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An African trunk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Overpond each produced at least one beautiful African trunk that is worth considering.

How Much is an African Trunk?

An African trunk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,150, while the lowest priced sells for $549 and the highest can go for as much as $9,000.