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Sculptural Pair of Midcentury African Wood Spoon Back Black Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculptural pair of Midcentury African wood spoon back black chairs with carved reeded bases. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Pair of Midcentury African Wood Spoon Back Black Chairs
Sculptural Pair of Midcentury African Wood Spoon Back Black Chairs

Sculptural Pair of Midcentury African Wood Spoon Back Black Chairs

H 37.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
19th Century African Small Wood Chair, Ivory Coast
Located in New York, NY
the chair. From the Ivory Coast of Africa.   
Category

Antique 19th Century African Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century African Small Wood Chair, Ivory Coast
19th Century African Small Wood Chair, Ivory Coast

19th Century African Small Wood Chair, Ivory Coast

H 23 in W 23 in D 15 in
1960s African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s High Quality Pair of Sculptural Form African Chief Ceremonial Folding Chairs Geometric
Category

Vintage 1960s African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

1960s African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood
1960s African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood

1960s African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood

H 29 in W 13.75 in D 35 in
African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970
Located in Lyon, FR
African chair made of solid wood, known as a "palaver" chair. The two-part structure can be
Category

Vintage 1970s African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970
African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970

African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970

H 29.53 in W 15.36 in D 35.44 in
20th Century African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Unveil the essence of African artistry with this early 20th-century wooden chair, a piece that
Category

20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century African Wooden Chair
20th Century African Wooden Chair

20th Century African Wooden Chair

H 31.8 in W 13.3 in D 26.5 in
20th Century African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Unveil the essence of African artistry with this early 20th-century wooden chair, a piece that
Category

20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century African Wooden Chair
20th Century African Wooden Chair

20th Century African Wooden Chair

H 31.8 in W 13.3 in D 26.5 in
20th Century African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Unveil the essence of African artistry with this early 20th-century wooden chair, a piece that
Category

20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century African Wooden Chair
20th Century African Wooden Chair

20th Century African Wooden Chair

H 31.8 in W 13.3 in D 26.5 in
Rambling Chair in African Mahogany Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Rambling Chair by Yaniv Chen nods to the silhouette of the traditional milk stool found in
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rambling Chair in African Mahogany Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Rambling Chair in African Mahogany Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

Rambling Chair in African Mahogany Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

H 35.04 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in
20th Century Small Weathered African Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Today, these chairs are valued as works of art and historical artifacts and are often displayed in
Category

20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century Small Weathered African Chair
20th Century Small Weathered African Chair

20th Century Small Weathered African Chair

H 22.5 in W 18.5 in D 16 in
Vintage African Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Carved wood African chair with metal decorations on the arms.
Category

Mid-20th Century African Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Chair
Vintage African Chair

Vintage African Chair

H 23 in W 22.75 in D 17 in
Tiny Wooden Chairs in Style African
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of small Style African chairs, dating from the 1960s. The small chairs are made
Category

Vintage 1960s African Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Tiny Wooden Chairs in Style African
Tiny Wooden Chairs in Style African

Tiny Wooden Chairs in Style African

H 22.05 in W 24.02 in D 14.97 in
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique African hand carved chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with
Category

Vintage 1950s African Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

H 39 in W 14.5 in D 35 in
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique African hand carved chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with
Category

Vintage 1950s African Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

H 35 in W 16 in D 30 in
Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage hand carved African Baule Tribal Date of manufacture: circa late 19th to mid-20th
Category

20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chair
Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chair

Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chair

H 34 in W 28.5 in D 24 in
Chair Africa, Italy
By VG New Trend
Located in Treviso, Treviso
. Technical information: - Made in wood - Measures: cm H 168 50 x 40.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chair Africa, Italy
Chair Africa, Italy

Chair Africa, Italy

H 66.15 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Antique Rope and Wood Dining Chairs from North Africa, 1880s
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Antique dining chairs made with the rope and the pale blue painted wood from North Africa. All
Category

Antique 1880s North African Primitive Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Antique Rope and Wood Dining Chairs from North Africa, 1880s
Antique Rope and Wood Dining Chairs from North Africa, 1880s

Antique Rope and Wood Dining Chairs from North Africa, 1880s

H 39.38 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Primitive Tribal Chair
By Baule Tribe
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Vintage hand carved African Baule Tribal yoke back low chair. Vintage hand carved African Baule
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Primitive Tribal Chair
Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Primitive Tribal Chair

Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Primitive Tribal Chair

H 24 in W 18 in D 15 in
South African Brutalist Dining Chair
Located in Toronto, CA
Sold individually, the South African Brutalist wood block chairs are elevated by new Belgian linen
Category

Vintage 1960s South African Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen

South African Brutalist Dining Chair
South African Brutalist Dining Chair

South African Brutalist Dining Chair

H 35 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
African Tribal Senufo Chair
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic tribal piece with wonderful patina. Backrest constructed of two typical Senufo birds.
Category

Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Senufo Chair
African Tribal Senufo Chair

African Tribal Senufo Chair

H 31.75 in W 28 in D 21.25 in
Contemporary Black Chair, Poplar and Birch Wood, Nifemi Ogunro, African-American
By Nifemi Ogunro
Located in Barcelona, ES
wood parts. The streets of NYC, as a hauling space, arrive at the gallery and become the home where
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Birch, Poplar, Wood, Ash

Contemporary Black Chair, Poplar and Birch Wood, Nifemi Ogunro, African-American
Contemporary Black Chair, Poplar and Birch Wood, Nifemi Ogunro, African-American

Contemporary Black Chair, Poplar and Birch Wood, Nifemi Ogunro, African-American

H 12.6 in W 7.09 in D 7.88 in
Contemporary Black Chair, Poplar and Birch Wood, Nifemi Ogunro, African-American
By Nifemi Ogunro
Located in Barcelona, ES
wood parts. The streets of NYC, as a hauling space, arrive at the gallery and become the home where
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Birch, Poplar, Wood, Ash

Contemporary Black Chair, Poplar and Birch Wood, Nifemi Ogunro, African-American
Contemporary Black Chair, Poplar and Birch Wood, Nifemi Ogunro, African-American

Contemporary Black Chair, Poplar and Birch Wood, Nifemi Ogunro, African-American

H 12.6 in W 7.09 in D 9.26 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Africa Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa Chairs 1970 Brass, Rosewood, Leather, Steel 30.71 H x 18.12 W x 22 d
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Africa Chairs
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Africa Chairs

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Africa Chairs

H 18.12 in W 30.71 in D 22 in
Sculptural African Studio Chair France - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural African Studio Chair, France 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sculptural African Studio Chair France - 1960s
Sculptural African Studio Chair France - 1960s

Sculptural African Studio Chair France - 1960s

H 36.62 in W 14.18 in D 27.17 in
Antique Western African Stargazer Chairs done in hand-carved wood, 1890s
Located in Beograd, RS
in hand-carved wood. The chairs are made by Yoruba tribes, who inhabit the Western coast of African
Category

Antique 1890s Nigerian Tribal Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Western African Stargazer Chairs done in hand-carved wood, 1890s
Antique Western African Stargazer Chairs done in hand-carved wood, 1890s

Antique Western African Stargazer Chairs done in hand-carved wood, 1890s

H 29.93 in W 13.78 in D 27.56 in
Hand Carved West African Lobi Tribe Stargazing Chair C. 1940-1950 in Solid Wood
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
Hand carved reclining Lobi chair with geometric details, West Africa, circa 1940s-1950s. Made from
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved West African Lobi Tribe Stargazing Chair C. 1940-1950 in Solid Wood
Hand Carved West African Lobi Tribe Stargazing Chair C. 1940-1950 in Solid Wood

Hand Carved West African Lobi Tribe Stargazing Chair C. 1940-1950 in Solid Wood

H 24.22 in W 31.89 in D 7.09 in
Artona Africa chairs, walnut wood and black leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona 'Africa chairs', black leather, walnut, ebony, and brass
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Artona Africa chairs, walnut wood and black leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Artona Africa chairs, walnut wood and black leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa

Artona Africa chairs, walnut wood and black leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa

H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 17.33 in
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chairs in wood year: 1940 The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood used they make them unique
Category

Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat

H 17.72 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Beaded African Ceremony or Nobility Chair
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Mid 20th century vibrant red and white hand beaded African ceremony chair. Originally crafted for
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Beads

Vintage Beaded African Ceremony or Nobility Chair
Vintage Beaded African Ceremony or Nobility Chair

Vintage Beaded African Ceremony or Nobility Chair

H 51.19 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Traditional African birthing chairs consisting of two interlocking wooden planks carefully carved
Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s

Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s

H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 27.56 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Lobi Chair from West Africa
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Lobi chair from Burkina Faso, West Africa. This is a rare piece of African furniture both
Category

Vintage 1950s Burkinabe Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Lobi Chair from West Africa
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Lobi Chair from West Africa

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Lobi Chair from West Africa

H 28 in W 8 in D 19.5 in
African Ashanti King's Asipim Chair Ghana 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
African Ashanti tribe chiefs chair. Highly decorated with brass tacks and pressed brass decorations
Category

Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Chairs

Materials

Brass

African Ashanti King's Asipim Chair Ghana 19th Century
African Ashanti King's Asipim Chair Ghana 19th Century

African Ashanti King's Asipim Chair Ghana 19th Century

H 28.5 in W 16.5 in D 19 in
Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This
Category

Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table
Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table

Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table

H 6 in W 21 in D 11 in
Studio Apotroes Annie Chair No.1 Solid Wood Modern African
Located in San Antonio, TX
chairs and 3 dining tables is inspired by African combs and picks. The collection is designed to be mixed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Studio Apotroes Annie Chair No.1 Solid Wood Modern African
Studio Apotroes Annie Chair No.1 Solid Wood Modern African

Studio Apotroes Annie Chair No.1 Solid Wood Modern African

H 36 in W 16 in D 18 in
Mboma Contemporary Chair in Mahogany Wood by Pate Arts & Crafts
By PATE Arts & Crafts
Located in London, GB
First created in 2015. The design of the MBOMA chair is inspired by body movement and the lines of
Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Mboma Contemporary Chair in Mahogany Wood by Pate Arts & Crafts
Mboma Contemporary Chair in Mahogany Wood by Pate Arts & Crafts

Mboma Contemporary Chair in Mahogany Wood by Pate Arts & Crafts

H 34.65 in W 17.72 in D 22.05 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be used as a low side table
Category

Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table

H 8.5 in W 13 in D 10.5 in
Atang Tshikare, Mollo Oa Leifo (Mme), chair made in South Africa,
By Atang Tshikare
Located in Cape Town, WC
engraved into the wood whilst the beadwork is handsewn onto the fabric. This Louis VXI medallion chair is
Category

2010s South African Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Other

Atang Tshikare, Mollo Oa Leifo (Mme), chair made in South Africa,
Atang Tshikare, Mollo Oa Leifo (Mme), chair made in South Africa,

Atang Tshikare, Mollo Oa Leifo (Mme), chair made in South Africa,

H 47.25 in W 22.05 in D 16.54 in
Artona Africa chair in walnut wood and black leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona 'Africa chair', black leather, walnut, ebony, and brass
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Artona Africa chair in walnut wood and black leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Artona Africa chair in walnut wood and black leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa

Artona Africa chair in walnut wood and black leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa

H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 17.33 in
Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. Rare
Category

Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast

Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast

H 12 in W 16 in D 15 in
Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This
Category

Antique 19th Century Ivorian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast

Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast

H 20 in W 13 in D 15 in
Primitive African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Gorgeous unique African hand carved folding chair in solid wood. Also named the palaver chair as a
Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Primitive African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s
Primitive African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s

Primitive African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s

H 24.81 in W 13.39 in D 27.56 in
Primitive West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A highly decorative African Lobi chair, crafted in Burkina Faso during the 1940s. This type of
Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Primitive West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s
Primitive West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s

Primitive West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s

H 29.53 in W 11.42 in D 51.19 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Set of four Africa chairs with a structure in walnut wood and burl, seats upholstered with
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, 1975
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, 1975

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, 1975

H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Studio Apotroes Annie Dining Collection Chair No.1 Solid Wood Modern African
Located in San Antonio, TX
chairs and 3 dining tables is inspired by African combs and picks. The collection is designed to be mixed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Cherry, Beech

Studio Apotroes Annie Dining Collection Chair No.1 Solid Wood Modern African
Studio Apotroes Annie Dining Collection Chair No.1 Solid Wood Modern African

Studio Apotroes Annie Dining Collection Chair No.1 Solid Wood Modern African

H 36 in W 16 in D 18 in
Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
pair is handmade, and both chairs were created out of separate pieces of stunning dark African woods
Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century
Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century

Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century

H 23.63 in W 22.84 in D 14.38 in
Unique African Style Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Intricate African style seat. Beautiful wood carvings. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Unique African Style Seat
Unique African Style Seat

Unique African Style Seat

H 39 in W 28 in D 12 in
Rambling Chair in Honey French Oak Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Rambling Chair by Yaniv Chen nods to the silhouette of the traditional milk stool found in
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rambling Chair in Honey French Oak Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Rambling Chair in Honey French Oak Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

Rambling Chair in Honey French Oak Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

H 35.04 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in
Rambling Chair in Natural French Oak Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Rambling Chair by Yaniv Chen nods to the silhouette of the traditional milk stool found in
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rambling Chair in Natural French Oak Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Rambling Chair in Natural French Oak Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

Rambling Chair in Natural French Oak Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

H 35.04 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in
Africa dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 4 Africa chairs in wood and brown leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa . Stamped. Seat height: 45
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Africa dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 4
Africa dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 4

Africa dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 4

H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto

H 30.91 in W 22.05 in D 17.33 in
Set of Four John Tabraham for Kallenbach Dining Chairs, South Africa Ca. 1960s
By Kallenbach, John Tabraham
Located in Peabody, MA
Mahatma Gandhi. Made in South Africa, circa 1960s, these are fashioned in kiaat wood, a highly figured
Category

Vintage 1960s South African Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Four John Tabraham for Kallenbach Dining Chairs, South Africa Ca. 1960s
Set of Four John Tabraham for Kallenbach Dining Chairs, South Africa Ca. 1960s

Set of Four John Tabraham for Kallenbach Dining Chairs, South Africa Ca. 1960s

H 29.5 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
African Queen"Rainha Ginga" Eclectic Set Mirror & Chair Gilt Red & Leopard Paper
Located in Coimbra, PT
Material: Wood; Mixed-media: Decoupage and application in gold leaf and paper. Artists: Ana Maria
Category

2010s Portuguese Expressionist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

African Queen"Rainha Ginga" Eclectic Set Mirror & Chair Gilt Red & Leopard Paper
African Queen"Rainha Ginga" Eclectic Set Mirror & Chair Gilt Red & Leopard Paper

African Queen"Rainha Ginga" Eclectic Set Mirror & Chair Gilt Red & Leopard Paper

H 35.44 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
20 Century Hand Carved Folding Palaver Wooden Chair in African Style, circa 1930
Located in Sofia, BG
This foldable chair is made of solid wood and can easily be disassembled in two parts. The model is
Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

20 Century Hand Carved Folding Palaver Wooden Chair in African Style, circa 1930
20 Century Hand Carved Folding Palaver Wooden Chair in African Style, circa 1930

20 Century Hand Carved Folding Palaver Wooden Chair in African Style, circa 1930

H 31.5 in W 15.36 in D 39.38 in
Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three-low slung African lounge chairs, probably from Congo, circa 1950s-1960s. Each chair is hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo
Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo

Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo

H 37.01 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Biedermeier Style Danish Chair in Wood and Fabric
Located in Prato, Tuscany
its antiquity. The chair was handcrafted in Denmark in perfect Biedermeier style using African
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Biedermeier Style Danish Chair in Wood and Fabric
Biedermeier Style Danish Chair in Wood and Fabric

Biedermeier Style Danish Chair in Wood and Fabric

H 34.65 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
V-Easy Chair in Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
V-easy chair in iroko wood by Arno Declercq Dimensions: W 100 x D 70 x H 70 cm Materials: Burned
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

V-Easy Chair in Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq
V-Easy Chair in Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq

V-Easy Chair in Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq

H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Africa Mid Century Chair
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Countryside, IL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Africa Mid Century Chair This chair measures: 22 wide x 18 deep x
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Africa Mid Century Chair
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Africa Mid Century Chair

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Africa Mid Century Chair

H 31 in W 22 in D 18 in
Vico Magistretti ““Regina D’ Africa” Chair with Stool for Alias, Italy 1970
By Vico Magistretti, Alias
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An iconic “Regina D’ Africa” (Queen of Africa) chair with matching stool designed by Vico
Category

Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vico Magistretti ““Regina D’ Africa” Chair with Stool for Alias, Italy 1970
Vico Magistretti ““Regina D’ Africa” Chair with Stool for Alias, Italy 1970

Vico Magistretti ““Regina D’ Africa” Chair with Stool for Alias, Italy 1970

H 48.04 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in
Throne in African Walnut by Arno Declercq
By Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
West Africa interested in voodoo arts. In these strange tribal arts, the wood "Iroko" is used in many
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Throne in African Walnut by Arno Declercq
Throne in African Walnut by Arno Declercq

Throne in African Walnut by Arno Declercq

H 21.66 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
restored in Italy. The main protagonist of the Africa Maxalto chairs is wood. It’s a primary material, a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4

H 30.71 in W 18.5 in D 22.05 in
Occasional Chair - KUDU POD CHAIR - PANGOLIN PARK PLUM - VELVET - SEALED OAK
Located in New York, NY
) / Sealed Oak MANUFACTURER: Ardmore MADE IN: Johannesburg, South Africa CARE: This product has been
Category

2010s South African Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Occasional Chair - KUDU POD CHAIR - PANGOLIN PARK PLUM - VELVET - SEALED OAK
Occasional Chair - KUDU POD CHAIR - PANGOLIN PARK PLUM - VELVET - SEALED OAK

Occasional Chair - KUDU POD CHAIR - PANGOLIN PARK PLUM - VELVET - SEALED OAK

H 37.75 in W 29 in D 33 in
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African Wood Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of African wood chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique African wood chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and reclaimed wood. Find 85 antique and vintage African wood chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. African wood chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of African wood chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art and Modern African wood chairs are of considerable interest. Andrianna Shamaris, Afra & Tobia Scarpa and Arno Declercq each produced beautiful African wood chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are African Wood Chairs?

Prices for African wood chairs start at $300 and top out at $40,532 with the average selling for $2,376.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About African Wood Chairs
  • What is an African birthing chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An African birthing chair is a wooden seat with a sloped back and angled seat. Its original purpose was to help women maintain the proper position to deliver a baby, however many people use them for seating or decoration. On 1stDibs, shop a range of birthing chairs.
  • What wood is used for African carvings?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What are carved wood figures in African art?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How is the Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) made?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.

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