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Moroccan 1900s Bench with Arching Backrest and Mother-of-Pearl Star Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Moroccan wooden bench with arched backrest, latticework and mother-of-pearl star inlay. This Moroccan wooden bench, dating back to circa 1900, exudes a sense of traditional eleganc...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Benches

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Low Bench Carved by Senufo Artisans in West Africa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Low Bench Carved by Senufo Artisans in West Africa. Dimensions: 10.5"H x 15.5"W x 59.25"L Period: 20th Century Condition: Good condition. Wear consistent with age Materials: Black...
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20th Century Malian Tribal Benches

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Senufo Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique coffee table or bench hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of Iroko wood, native to the west coast of Africa. The wood is tough, dense and very durable. Shown...
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Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Senufo Bench
Located in PARIS, FR
Senufo bench carved in a single piece of wood. Origin Ivory Coast. African handicraft. Nice patina. LP625
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Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Benches

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Wood

Senufo Bench
Senufo Bench
H 22.05 in W 65.75 in D 10.63 in
Enn Bench L
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
Experience the natural beauty of the Enn bench crafted from massive oak wood. Enjoy its design and sturdy construction, perfect for any space. Make a statement with the Enn bench--it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Benches

Materials

Oak

Enn Bench L
Enn Bench L
H 17.72 in W 86.62 in D 17.72 in
Enn Bench S
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
Experience the natural beauty of the Enn bench crafted from massive oak wood. Enjoy its design and sturdy construction, perfect for any space. Make a statement with the Enn bench--it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Benches

Materials

Oak

Enn Bench S
Enn Bench S
H 17.72 in W 66.93 in D 17.72 in
DREAMERS- Multicolor Veneers Bench
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
The Dreamers Bench is a captivating piece inspired by Hady Boraey's painting of the same name. Crafted with wood veneers and upholstery, this bench embodies the dream-like and imagin...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

DREAMERS- Multicolor Veneers Bench
DREAMERS- Multicolor Veneers Bench
H 8.67 in W 51.19 in D 15.75 in
Pair of 1960s Carved Hardwood African Ghanaian Tribal Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 1960s Carved Hardwood African Ghanaian Tribal Benches A unique pair of 1960s Carved Hardwood African Ghanaian Tribal Benches, each a testament to traditional Ghanaian crafts...
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20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Benches

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century West African "Senufo" Tribe Carved Bed Bench
By Senufo
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den or game room with this elegant antique tribal bench. Hand carved in western Africa, and attributed to the Senufo tribe, the bench is naturally curved and stands on two...
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Adirondack Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Okha, "Frequency", Bench
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
OKHA’s diverse design repertoire is keenly focused on purity of form and a high regard for noble materials, traditional artisanal and hand-crafted techniques. OKHA’s creative directi...
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2010s South African Minimalist Benches

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Okha, "Frequency", Bench
Okha, "Frequency", Bench
H 16.5 in W 63 in D 15.7 in
African Senufo Multipurpose Bench Hand Carved from Acacia Wood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Senufo Multipurpose bench was hand carved from acacia wood to serve a variety of functions - use it today in your living room as a low to the ground coffee or even dining table,...
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Antique 19th Century Ivorian Benches

Materials

Wood

Side by Side Wood and Polyester Bench
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
Materials: Wood Dimensions: 170Wx65Dx130H cm The pleasure of having an intimate conversation coupled with the joy that overcomes you while sitting side by side with a loved one. Smi...
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2010s Egyptian Benches

Materials

Wood

Side by Side Wood and Polyester Bench
Side by Side Wood and Polyester Bench
H 51.19 in W 66.93 in D 25.6 in
Hand Carved Wood Low Table or Bench from the Ivory Coast
Located in Chicago, IL
A hand carved Iroko wood low table or bench from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This table was carved from a single piece of wood.The presentation results in a rustic but elegant table.
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1990s Ivorian Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Cote D’ivoire Senufu Daybed, Bench or Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of iroko wood, native to the west coast of Africa. The wood is tough, dense and very durable. Shown with cone style legs and a ra...
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2010s Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

RAM Bench
Located in Cairo, EG
Frame in beech wood with black stain, surface in rattan with clear sealant. Available in custom wood stains and rattan colors. HAF is a boutique design studio in Cairo - Egypt, showc...
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2010s Egyptian Benches

Materials

Rattan, Hardwood

RAM Bench
RAM Bench
H 16.15 in W 46.46 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Antique Moorish Carved Hardwood and Inlaid Upholstered Benches
Located in San Francisco, CA
The semi-attached leather cushion flanked by dramatic flared openwork arms with intricate inlay over a similar openwork apron and turned elements creating an elaborate latticework; w...
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Antique Early 1900s African Moorish Benches

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Senufo Coffee Table
By Senufo
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique coffee table hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of Iroko wood, native to the west coast of Africa. The wood is tough, dense and very durable. Shown wit...
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2010s Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Ash Keeva Bench by Nish Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Keeva bench by Nish Studio Dimensions: W 206 x D 52.5 x H 84.5 cm. Materials: Ash. Price based on stained, sand blasted finish. Other finished available. Also available in A...
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2010s South African Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Ash Keeva Bench by Nish Studio
Ash Keeva Bench by Nish Studio
H 33.27 in W 81.11 in D 20.67 in
Ash Kyra Bench by Nish Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Kyra Bench by Nish Studio Dimensions: W 207 x D 51.5 x H 47.5 cm. Materials: Ash. Price based on stained, sand blasted finish. Other finishes available. Also available in Ash, O...
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2010s South African Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Ash Kyra Bench by Nish Studio
Ash Kyra Bench by Nish Studio
H 18.71 in W 81.5 in D 20.28 in
African Bench, Early 20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
An arresting wooden bed from Africa. Hand hewn with a sloped "pillow" at one end. The height and size would lend itself to be used as a unique coffee table.
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20th Century African Primitive Benches

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Wood

African Bench, Early 20th Century
African Bench, Early 20th Century
H 19 in W 87 in D 27 in
Limited Edition Leather Keeva Bench by Nish Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Limited Edition Leather Keeva Bench by Nish Studio Dimensions: W 206 x D 52.5 x H 84.5 cm (seat height 46 cm). Materials: Leather, beech, suede. Weight: 35 kg. LEATHER - Leather is...
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2010s South African Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Suede, Beech

Ash Kyra Bench by Nish Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Kyra Bench by Nish Studio Dimensions: W 51.5 x D 207 x H 47.5cm. Materials: Carbon stained + Sand Blasted Ash **Price without cushion. N I S H is a Cape Town based Fashion and ...
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2010s South African Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Ash Kyra Bench by Nish Studio
Ash Kyra Bench by Nish Studio
H 18.71 in W 81.5 in D 20.28 in
Ash Keeva Bench by Nish Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Keeva Bench by Nish Studio Dimensions: W 52.5 x D 206 x H 84.5cm. Materials: carbon stained + sand blasted ash N I S H is a Cape Town based Fashion and Furniture design studio...
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2010s South African Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Ash Keeva Bench by Nish Studio
Ash Keeva Bench by Nish Studio
H 33.27 in W 81.11 in D 20.67 in
Mid-Century Moroccan Exotic Wood Bench Inlaid with Brass
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This one is interesting! It is a mid-century Morrocan bench inlaid with brass and other woods. It is heavy and in very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Anglo-Indian Benches

Materials

Brass

Oak Bench Upholstered in a Vintage 1970s Moroccan Wool Textile
By Hollywood at Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A solid oak handcrafted bench in dark cerused finish- handmade here in Los Angeles. Upholstered in a vintage orange and off-white Moroccan wool textile from the 1970s. In overall exc...
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2010s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Oak

African Ghana Wood Elephant Ashanti Bench
Located in Bradenton, FL
Unique Ashanti hand carved Elephant bench. Vintage hand carved and ebonized. Very well done. Can also be used as a plant holder. Excellent condition with minor wear appropriate to age.
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Benches

Materials

Wood

Vintage Senufo African Gbanda Primitive Bench, Console Table, 20th Century
By Senufo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage African Senufo Long Bench / Table Incredible patina and age. Fully functional and stable. Makes an excellent coffee table, accent bench, etc. 20th Century.
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Mid-20th Century African Minimalist Benches

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Wood

Senufo Bench from Ivory Cost, Monoxyle 1950
Located in LYON, FR
Large Senoufo African bed, from the 1950s, from the Ivory Coast. This is an entirely original and vintage collector's item. The bench has never been waxed or treated, so its patina i...
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Vintage 1950s Ivorian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Senufo Bench from Ivory Cost, Monoxyle 1950
Senufo Bench from Ivory Cost, Monoxyle 1950
H 12.6 in W 87.41 in D 20.48 in
21st Century Modern Handcrafted African Chair
By Atang Tshikare
Located in Cape Town, WC
This piece is made with a single piece of wood. The wood is burned then brushed with a steel brush before being sealed with wax. The wood is hand carved and the bronze is handmade to...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Loveseats

Materials

Bronze

21st Century Modern Handcrafted African Chair
21st Century Modern Handcrafted African Chair
H 26.78 in W 18.51 in D 51.97 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wooden African Wabi Sabi Bench or Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful rare African antique bench or coffee table. Originally used as a day bed. Hand carved wheels and pretty carvings along the sides and head rest. A unique piece with lovely p...
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20th Century African Tribal Benches

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Rare Large Old African Senufo Bed in Solid Wood from the 60's
Located in Lyon, FR
Large senufo bed from Africa from the 60's, which can be used as a large coffee table or bench. Entirely carved from a single piece of solid wood. Excellent vintage condition, very n...
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Vintage 1960s Beninese Tribal Benches

Materials

Wood

Ebony Thick 1 Bench with Backrest
Located in Paris, FR
Bench ebony thick 1 in natural solid ebony wood from Macassar. Hand carved piece, unique and exceptional piece.
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Benches

Materials

Ebony

Ebony Thick 1 Bench with Backrest
Ebony Thick 1 Bench with Backrest
H 31.11 in W 33.08 in D 20.87 in
Antique African Queens Throne Seat
Located in Lambertville, NJ
African Ashanti queens royalty bench. The throne seat is carved from one piece of wood with its original patination to the finish. Extraordinary style and craftsmanship.
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Antique African Queens Throne Seat
Antique African Queens Throne Seat
H 23 in W 22.5 in D 13 in
Old African Senufo Bed, Coffee Table or Low Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old large wooden bed carved out of one piece of wood. Conical legs, headrest and carved detail on top. Beautiful, worn wood, smooth lovely patina. Mali. Legs and top all carved out o...
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20th Century Malian Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique Egyptian Benches Mosaic Inlaid, a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A pair of antique Middle Eastern Moorish Egyptian settees inlaid with mosaic marquetry. Mosaic inlaid Levantine Moorish benches great to use at the end of the bed or in an entryway. ...
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Early 20th Century Egyptian Moorish Benches

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Wood

Ebony Thick 2 Bench with Backrest
Located in Paris, FR
Bench ebony thick 2 with backrest. Solid ebony wood from Macassar. Entirely hand-carved, polished and waxed. Exceptional and unique piece.
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Benches

Materials

Ebony

Ebony Thick 2 Bench with Backrest
Ebony Thick 2 Bench with Backrest
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 21.26 in
Ebony Thick 3 Bench with Backrest
Located in Paris, FR
Bench ebony thick 3 bench with backrest In natural solid ebony wood from Macassar. Hand carved piece, unique and exceptional piece.
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Benches

Materials

Ebony

Ebony Thick 3 Bench with Backrest
Ebony Thick 3 Bench with Backrest
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 25.2 in
Hardwood Chokwe Bench, Angola, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A fine and elegant hardwood Chokwe (Angola) bench, carved all-over with geometric patterns, human and animal motifs. The front rain supported with caryatids in the form of male figu...
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Antique Late 19th Century Angolan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hardwood Chokwe Bench, Angola, 19th Century
Hardwood Chokwe Bench, Angola, 19th Century
H 14.18 in W 35.44 in D 17.33 in
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Slat Bench Steph Simon, 1958
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Basel, CH
Wonderful patinated "Cansado" bench by Charlotte Perriand designed in the 1950s, inspired by the time she spent in Japan. The bench is named after the "Cite´ de Cansado" the French m...
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Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Senufo Bed
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A West African Senufo bed hand carved from a single tree having four tapered legs with a raised headrest and decorative scallop detail.
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Antique 19th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Senufo Bed
H 34.5 in W 78 in D 35.5 in
Moroccan Handmade Wood Bench
Located in Orlando, FL
What a simple, yet attractive cedar wood bench from Morocco. This bench is approximately 39" long, 19" high and 13.5" deep. Very sturdy wood and amazing handcraftsmanship throughout....
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2010s Moroccan Benches

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Wood

Moroccan Handmade Wood Bench
Moroccan Handmade Wood Bench
H 19 in W 39 in D 13.5 in
Moroccan Hand Carved Wooden Bench, Meridian Style
Located in Orlando, FL
This is an amazing cedar wooden bench from Morocco. Beautifully carved. This bench is 55.5 inches long, 23.5" high, and 24.5" deep. 11" is your seating height. Very sturdy wood and a...
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2010s Moroccan Benches

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Wood

Moroccan Cedar Wood Bench / Trunk, 1 Seat
Located in Orlando, FL
What a simple, yet attractive cedar wood bench from Morocco. Can also be used as a trunk to store loose items. This bench is approximately 31" long, 27.5" high and 14.5" deep. Approx...
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2010s Moroccan Benches

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Contemporary Bench, Cedar Wood - OIA
Located in Orlando, FL
What a beautifully backless carved cedar wooden bench. Hand made in Morocco, this contemporary bench is 59" long, 26" wide, and 35" high. Seating is 19" high. Very sturdy wood, and a...
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2010s Moroccan Benches

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Wood

Moroccan Contemporary Bench, Cedar Wood, MOSLM23
Located in Orlando, FL
What a beautifully backless carved cedar wooden bench. Handmade in Morocco, this contemporary bench is 71" long, 24" wide, and 21" high. Seating is 13" high. Very sturdy wood, and am...
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2010s Moroccan Benches

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Wood

Moroccan Hand Carved Wooden Bench, Cedar Wood
Located in Orlando, FL
What a beautifully carved cedar wooden bench from Morocco. This bench is 58? long, 18? wide, and 17? high (seating area). Total height is 32". Very sturdy wood, and amazing handcraft...
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2010s Moroccan Benches

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Wood

Vintage African Ashanti Stool, Asegua, Ghana, Late 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Vintage African Ashanti Stool (Asegua), Ghana, late 20th century. Hand carved from a solid piece of sese or cedar wood, popularly known as a chief’s bench, with the design of an elev...
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Vintage 1980s Ghanaian Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Cedar Wood Bench / Trunk, 2-Seat
Located in Orlando, FL
What an simple, yet attractive cedar wood bench from Morocco. Can also be used as a trunk to store loose items This bench can sit 2 people, and is approximately 46" long, 28" high, a...
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2010s Moroccan Benches

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Wood

Moroccan Cedar Wood Bench / Trunk, 1 Seat
Located in Orlando, FL
What an simple, yet attractive cedar wood bench from Morocco. Can also be used as a trunk to store loose items. This bench is approximately 31" long, 28" high, and 14.5" deep. Approx...
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2010s Moroccan Benches

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Wood

Moroccan Handmade Old Wood Park Bench, 1 Seat
Located in Orlando, FL
What an old and beautiful park bench from Morocco. Made of mostly very old wood. This bench is approximately 30" long, 31" high, and 14" deep. Approximately 18" is your seating heigh...
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Vintage 1980s Moroccan Benches

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Wood

Antique Wood and Leather Bench with Great Patina and Clean Lines
Located in New York, NY
A simple, rustic wooden bench with a beautifully worn leather seat and clean design. This double chair/bench from Ethiopia looks great from any angle and has great presence. CH371.
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rustic Antique Wood and Leather Bench with Great Patina and Character
Located in New York, NY
A simple, quirky, rustic wooden bench with a beautifully worn leather seat and crosshatch leather back. This antique low bench from Ethiopia looks great from any angle and has great ...
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Benches

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Leather, Wood

Contemporary "Le Mechoui bdv de Marseille" Bench by Jean Servais Somian, 2017
By Jean Servais Somian
Located in London, GB
Jean Servais Somian (B. 1971. Ivory Coast) is a visual artist based in Paris & Abidjan. His works mostly include design, sculpting and cabinetmaking. Jean Servais Somian followed his...
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2010s Ivorian Benches

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Palmwood, Coconut

Bleached Bird Bench
Located in Paris, FR
Bleached bird bench.
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20th Century African Benches

Materials

Wood

Bleached Bird Bench
Bleached Bird Bench
H 19.69 in W 63 in D 11.82 in
Senufo Bench
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved Senufo bench from Senufo tribe of Northern Cote d'Ivoire.
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Mid-20th Century African Benches

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Wood

Senufo Bench
Senufo Bench
H 13 in W 35 in D 20.5 in
20th Century Solid Ebony Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
20th century solid ebony coffee table.
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Vintage 1980s African Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

20th Century Solid Ebony Coffee Table
20th Century Solid Ebony Coffee Table
H 13.78 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in
Set of Islamic Furniture. 1880
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
A Table, a bench, a shelf. Walnut, ebonized wood, mother of pearl. Turned wood moucharabieh. Made in Cairo. Egypt.
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Antique 1880s Egyptian Islamic Desks and Writing Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Walnut, Wood

Set of Islamic Furniture. 1880
Set of Islamic Furniture. 1880
H 29.93 in W 19.3 in D 38.98 in
Bench, 1958 by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
Bench, 1958 Metal and wood 24 x 190 x 70 cm Steph Simon Editions Cité Cansado, Mauritania
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Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Benches

Materials

Metal

Bench, 1958 by Charlotte Perriand
Bench, 1958 by Charlotte Perriand
H 9.45 in W 74.81 in D 27.56 in
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench with Drawer Steph Simon
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
In the late 1950s, Charlotte Perriand was commissioned to undertake the design and furnishing of Cansado, a town in Mauritania. This mining settlement was purpose-built to house the ...
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Vintage 1960s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

Carved tribal Senufo Bench - West Africa
Located in Brussels , BE
Carved wooden bench from Africa belonging to the Senufo Tribe. The Senufo are a tribe from West Africa, they can be found mainly in Mali, the Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso. They have ...
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20th Century African Benches

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Wood

Carved tribal Senufo Bench - West Africa
Carved tribal Senufo Bench - West Africa
H 11.03 in W 50.4 in D 13.39 in
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African Wood Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of african wood benches available on 1stDibs. Find 112 antique and vintage african wood benches at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. African wood benches have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. African wood benches are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some african wood benches are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller african wood benches, measuring 7 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. African wood benches have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Charlotte Perriand, Andrianna Shamaris and Senufo are consistently popular.

How Much are African Wood Benches?

Prices for african wood benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, african wood benches begin at $550 and can go as high as $38,900, while the average can fetch as much as $2,740.

Finding the Right Benches for You

Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.

Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.

Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.

For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.

Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.

Questions About African Wood Benches
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Many types of wood can be used for an outside bench — it is really a matter of preference. Generally, hardwood is considered the best option since these varieties are durable, rot-resistant and have the best chance at a long life outdoors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best wood for a garden bench is one that is durable and naturally weather-resistant. The need for outdoor chairs, tables and benches to withstand varying weather conditions means that many contemporary offerings prioritize durability over form. For a touch of glamour in your garden, antique and vintage pieces from France or Italy, which have already proven they can stand the test of time, can introduce an elegant sensibility to your outdoor space. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage garden benches.