African Wife
20th Century Blue and White Floreal Swans Rug by Reginald Toms, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, IT
sector, first in London and then in South Africa. In 1958, with his wife Mary (1901-1993), he retired to
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$41,867
W 137.8 in L 153.55 in
20th Century Blue and White Floreal Swans Rug by Reginald Toms, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, IT
sector, first in London and then in South Africa. In 1958, with his wife Mary (1901-1993), he retired to
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$41,867
W 137.8 in L 153.55 in
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Safari Chairs Designed by Wilhelm Kienzle, Set of Two
By Wilhelm Kienzle, Wohnbedarf
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
African Blue.” The photographer and his wife traveled in Africa for a number of years. In pictures and
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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
Category
Vintage 1940s African Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Shell, Beads
19th Century Asante Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
carved for a woman, traditionally given as a marriage gift, passed from father to son for their new wife
Category
Antique 19th Century African Stools
Materials
Wood
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Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved & Chinoiserie Bergeres, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
$33,950 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal
Finish: Gold or Silver gilding
Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau".
UL listing available for an additional charge.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
3 Damascus Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Shelves
Located in Dallas, TX
Group of three Damascus mother of pearl inlaid wooden wall shelves. The intricately carved wood of each is inlaid with designs in mother of pearl with the intarsia method.
Provenance...
Category
20th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mid 19th Century Hand Embroidered “Kashmiri Pieced Shawl” in “Butterfly” Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
An exceptional and museum-worthy textile, this mid-19th century Kashmiri Pieced Shawl is a rare and exquisite example of the artistry and craftsmanship of Kashmir’s textile tradition...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$12,000
H 75 in W 72 in D 0.25 in
Museum Quality Antique William Birch Adolf Loos Knieschwimmer Lounge Armchair
By William Birch
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this important Museum quality William Birch made and stamped, retailed through Hampton & Son’s, designed by Adolf Loos Knieschwimmer lounge armchai...
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
$34,340
H 35.04 in W 30.32 in D 43.9 in
Pair of French Art Deco Ash Club Chairs
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Deco (Circa 1925) ash club chairs with padded upholstered scoop back and seat on U form support & platform. (Attributed to Pierre Chareau) (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Ash, Upholstery
Napoleon Empire 1809 Historic Palais Beauharnais Curtains Paris France 1809
By Josephine de Beauharnais
Located in La xara, VC
Dear collector, please find this unique and exceptional piece of French History .Napoleon Bonaparte private pair of curtain from the most exclusive Palais in France from Beauharnais....
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Curtains and Valances
Materials
Textile
$28,708 Sale Price / set
65% Off
H 86.62 in W 63 in D 0.79 in
Antique 18th C. William & Mary Mahogany Carved Settle Bench Sofa Empress Hotel
Located in Dayton, OH
An Impressive William & Mary mahogany Settle or sofa, circa 18th Century. Featuring heavy scrolled frame with downswept open arms, six legs and Neoclassical floral upholstery. The ...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century William and Mary Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$7,000 Sale Price
30% Off
H 33 in W 90 in D 31 in
Antique Carved Oak Lit Clos Bed From Brittany France
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Historic Lit Clos bed from Brittany France now in use as a Cupboard. The Lit Clos was the traditional Country French bed in use when one room served as kitchen, living room and bed...
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Grand 17th C. Viennese Baroque Archway Wood Door Surround Architectural Element
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Grand 17th C. Viennese Baroque Archway Wood Door Surround Architectural Element . Outstanding workmanship of the Masters of the Craft. Large Carved wood black, tone down red and Gilt...
Category
Antique Late 17th Century European Baroque Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
$160,000
H 124 in W 105 in D 20 in
Old Fountain
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This old French Limestone fountain was hand carved and installed in a French countryside home. The piece has been well preserved throughout the years and was recently reclaimed by ou...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Rustic Flooring
Materials
Limestone
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood
English Regency Brass Mounted Exotic Woods Writing Table, Gillows, circa 1820
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exceptional circa 1820 English regency period rectangular-form writing or occasional table attributed to Gillows having brass bound cusped-corner top with ebony line inlay and sat...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$12,975
H 29 in W 38 in D 24.25 in
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stairs
Materials
Walnut
1934 SS Normandie Art Deco Silk Velvet & Mahogany ArmChairs, Pierre Patout
By Pierre Patout
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Of Art Deco Silk Velvet Upholstered Mahogany 'S.S. Normandie' Dining Armchairs, Pierre Patout (French 1879-1965), Circa 1934. This Pair of Art Deco Mahogany Arm chairs upholster...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bronze
$32,000 / set
H 34.75 in W 32 in D 21 in
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels
by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti.
A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Panelling
Materials
Wood, Pine
$528,849 / set
H 114.5 in W 35.5 in D 5 in
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African Wife For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the African wife you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every African wife was constructed with great care. There are 44 variations of the antique or vintage African wife you’re looking for, while we also have 26 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer African wife, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An African wife is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made African wife has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kaare Klint, Yoruba People and Jean Rivier are consistently popular.
How Much is an African Wife?
The average selling price for an African wife at 1stDibs is $2,164, while they’re typically $189 on the low end and $125,000 for the highest priced.
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