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African Tripod

Lobi - African tripod wooden stool from Burkina Faso
Located in Linkebeek, BE
"Lobi" African tripod wooden stool from Burkina Faso ethnic furniture - wabi sabi decoration
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20th Century Burkinabe Stools

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Wood

Lobi - African tripod wooden stool from Burkina Faso
Lobi - African tripod wooden stool from Burkina Faso
$1,801
H 13.78 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Ethnic africanist solid wood tripod armchair chair
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Chaise ethnique africaine en bois massif sculpté à la main, travail artisanal de qualité avec son piétement tripode en un seul morceau. Très bel état vintage avec une belle patine du...
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Vintage 1950s African Tribal Chairs

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Wood

Ethnic africanist solid wood tripod armchair chair
Ethnic africanist solid wood tripod armchair chair
$2,161
H 28.75 in W 30.32 in D 31.11 in
Modern Copper Rosette & Steel Tripod Standing Floor Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The crowning glory of the modern rosette tripod floor standing lamp is in the shade. The shade is
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2010s South African Modern Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Steel

White Hammered Steel & Painted Bronze Spun Aluminum Tripod Standing Floor Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
bronze, left as aluminum or powder-coated black or white. The hammer steel base is set as a tripod with
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2010s South African Modern Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Steel

Vase terracotta
Located in Nice, FR
style is reminiscent of traditional Mesoamerican or African ceramics, in which tripod shapes and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Aesthetic Movement Vases

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Terracotta

Vase terracotta
Vase terracotta
$840
H 20 in Dm 31 in

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Early 20th Century, African Tripod Stool
Located in London, London
African stool Possibly Kenyan Dished seat  Tripod legs Early 20th century One photo
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Rustic Stools

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Wood

Early 20th Century African Tripod Stool
Located in London, London
African stool  Possibly Kenyan Dished seat Tripod legs Early 20th century One photo
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Rustic Stools

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Wood

African Low Tripod Stool
Located in New York, NY
African low tripod stool. Circa 2000. Hand carved from a solid piece of hardwood. Round concave
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Late 20th Century African Stools

African Low Tripod Stool
African Low Tripod Stool
H 10 in Dm 16 in
African Carved Wood Tripod Stool
Located in London, GB
A tribal carved wood tripod stool Africa, probably Ethiopia, mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Stools

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Hardwood

African Carved Wood Tripod Stool
African Carved Wood Tripod Stool
H 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in L 13.78 in
Elegant early 20th century African Black tripod footed bowl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An early African black clay hand made tripod footed bowl. This was out of a lot that we purchased
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

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Terracotta

Hand-Carved Ethiopian Tripod Stool, Africa Mid 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ethiopian and other African-influenced furniture had been made from the 1850s, the most famous
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Mid-20th Century African Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Pedestal Table, African 1960, in Solid Wood, with Tripod Feet, Brown, Demontable
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This pedestal table is coming from Africa, and had been made in the 1960s. The foot (tripod) is
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Vintage 1960s African Art Deco Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand-Carved African Three-Legged Wooden Stool
Located in Topeka, KS
photos closely, please. This antique African tribal three-legged or tripod stool is hand-carved from a
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20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Side Table Inlaid With Mother of Pearl Moroccan Style Round Table
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Side Table Inlaid With Mother of Pearl North African Geometric Bone Inlaid Tripod Base Table
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Indian Side Tables

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Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl

"Lobi" African tripod wooden stool from Burkina Faso
Located in Linkebeek, BE
"Lobi" African tripod wooden stool from Burkina Faso Ethnic furniture - wabi sabi decoration
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20th Century Burkinabe Stools

Materials

Wood

Primitive African Stools, Tripod Chairs
Located in Bochum, NRW
A pair of three-legged hand-carved African stool, tripod chairs, tribal stools, each carved of one
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

African/Tribal Tripod Folding Pedestal or Table, 1960s
Located in Hilversum, NL
A wonderful handcrafted African piece. The base is carved from a single piece of wood and appears
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Mid-20th Century Somali Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Teak

Tripod Stool / Side Table in Solid Wood, Wabi Sabi Style, Made in Africa, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
An appealing handcrafted tripod stool, made in Africa in the 1950s. A unique design making it a one
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Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Small African Tripod Stool
Located in New York, NY
This small African tripod stool was made by the Pokot Tribe from Kenya. It was carved from one
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Stools

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Wood

Small African Tripod Stool
Small African Tripod Stool
H 8.5 in Dm 8.75 in
African Tripod Stool from the Pokot Tribe
Located in New York, NY
This African stool with a circular top raised on shaped tripod legs was made by the Pokot tribe in
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Stools

Materials

Wood

African Tripod Stool from the Pokot Tribe
African Tripod Stool from the Pokot Tribe
H 11.125 in W 11.25 in D 10.25 in
African Oromo Tripod Stool
Located in New York, NY
This Southern Ethiopian stool, made by the Oromo people in the mid twentieth century, was carved from one piece of wood with simple out-curved legs and a concave circular seat.
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20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Stools

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Wood

African Oromo Tripod Stool
African Oromo Tripod Stool
H 10.25 in Dm 14.25 in
AFRICAN GAZELLE HORN CIRCULAR TRIPOD SIDE TABLE W/LACQUERED TOP
Located in San Francisco, CA
A CURIOUS AFRICAN GAZELLE HORN CIRCULAR TRIPOD SIDE TABLE WITH INCISED LACQUERED TOP. The circular
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Early 20th Century African Tables

African Elephant Tripod Leather Topped Stool
Located in Alton, GB
Delicate small stool with three hard wood legs that slot into a piece of leather that act as the seat. The seat has an elephant embossed onto the face of the seat with thick leather ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Stools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

African Elephant Tripod Leather Topped Stool
African Elephant Tripod Leather Topped Stool
H 16.93 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
North African Inlaid Side table
Located in London, GB
North African Geometric Bone Inlaid Tripod Base Table
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North African Side Tables

Jukum Tripod Pot , Nigeria 19 C.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a beautiful & unique jukum pot from nigeria.
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Antique 19th Century African Pottery

Pair of Primitive Nubuck Hide Stools with Wood Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 1970s pair of stools of African origin. Raw wood tripod base. Priced for the pair
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Vintage 1970s African Stools

Materials

Hide

Mid-Century African Carved Tripod Table
Located in Hem, NL
Beautifully carved tripod table with entangled legs that form a knot. Floral carved pattern in the
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Side Tables

Materials

Wood

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Large console table with attached tables and mirror, 1950s
Located in Manzano, IT
Absolutely. Here is a draft sales ad that integrates all the information we have gathered, making the most of the mobile. Sale Announcement Title: Rare Console Table with Mirror and...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large console table with attached tables and mirror, 1950s
Large console table with attached tables and mirror, 1950s
$2,882 Sale Price
60% Off
H 74.22 in W 63 in D 16.15 in
French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandeliers / Pendants, Jean Michel Frank
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti, Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Custom French Mid-Century Modern style plaster pendants / chandeliers / flush mounts from a design of a model by Alberto and Diego Giacometti for Jean Michel Frank. The pieces are hu...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster

Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.25"H x 25.5" Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard) Bulbs Nu...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Fabric

Modern Solid Brass, Handspun Wool 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 solid sand-cast brass, the method of sa...
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Naive Vintage Table, England, c19th Century.
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Hitchin, England
c19th Century Rustic Side Table/Stool With Amazing Nail Fixtures, England. A rustic oak table with amazing nail fixtures to the upper legs, the piece has a great aesthetic. Dating ...
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Antique 19th Century British Rustic Stools

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid-Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten. The flat Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetrical lamp body presents itself as ...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large French Antique Louis XV Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A well proportioned and finely carved Louis XV style fireplace in Italian Carrara marble. The carved panelled jambs with stiff acanthus at the bottom, descending flowers and foliage ...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

Spanish Hand-Carved Brutalist Fireside Chair with Studded Seating
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible hand-carved fireside chair with studded seating. This ornate piece displays Spanish artisan craftsmanship at its finest. Low and wide T-shaped chair features carved and st...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hand-carved Senufo Stool Side Table
By Senufo
Located in Carmel, NY
Crafted from a single block of wood, this exquisite antique side table or bench boasts stunning hand-carved details that have gracefully aged over time, creating a captivating patin...
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20th Century African Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Hand-carved Senufo Stool Side Table
Hand-carved Senufo Stool Side Table
$690
H 16 in W 26 in D 16 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Night Stands

Materials

Burl, Poplar

Contemporary Planar Side Table in Travertine Stone by Fort Standard
By Fort Standard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cut from a three inch thick porous limestone called travertine, three intersecting planar pieces slot together to create this sculptural side table. Held together by gravity alone, t...
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2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Travertine

Primitive Naga Organic Tribe Chair In Solid Teak.
Located in ECHT, NL
One of a kind charming authentic primitive stump chair made in a single solid hardwood. Hand carved by the Naga tribe in India, ca 1970s. A nice wabi sabi piece in good vintage condi...
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20th Century Indian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Primitive Naga Organic Tribe Chair In Solid Teak.
Primitive Naga Organic Tribe Chair In Solid Teak.
$2,341
H 30.32 in W 18.71 in D 14.97 in
French Antique Front Shell Fireplace White Marble Cast Iron Insert
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Experience the enchanting charm of our French antique shell fireplace, a masterpiece infused with history and style, now elevated with an added dimension of luxury. Crafted from prec...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

French Brutalist Birth Chair in Dark Wood, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French Brutalist Birth Chair in Dark Brown, ca. 1970s. The Chair is made of dark stained pine and with beautiful carvings and cut outs. Originally the chair was used as a birthing c...
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Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Brutalist Birth Chair in Dark Wood, 1960s
French Brutalist Birth Chair in Dark Wood, 1960s
$500
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 10.24 in
Elio Schiavon Italian Midcentury Pottery Ceramic Vase 1950s
By Elio Schiavon
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury ceramic vase designed by Elio Schiavon with signature under the base, Padova 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Appuntito Ceramic Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Artisanal Ceramic Table Light by Project 213A. Crafted in the brand's in-house ceramic workshop. Light launched in 2023 during Salone de Mobile at the Alcova Fair in Milano as part ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Appuntito Ceramic Light
Appuntito Ceramic Light
$2,521 / item
H 19.69 in W 18.9 in D 8.27 in
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African Tripod For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic African tripod available at 1stDibs. Each African tripod for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and aluminum. There are 13 variations of the antique or vintage African tripod you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African tripod — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An African tripod is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Egg Designs each produced at least one beautiful African tripod that is worth considering.

How Much is an African Tripod?

An African tripod can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $904, while the lowest priced sells for $532 and the highest can go for as much as $3,500.