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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

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

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

African beaded arm chair
African beaded arm chair
H 32.5 in W 30 in D 28 in
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
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Antique 19th Century African Stools

Materials

Wood

19th Century Asante Stool
19th Century Asante Stool
H 9 in W 17 in D 7 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.