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Antique Wood African Stool
Located in New York, NY
Lovely patina on this beautiful African stool hand carved from a single piece of wood. Great for
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Stools

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

West African Carved Wood Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection pays homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they ...
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20th Century Organic Modern Stools

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Wood

Ashanti Wood Stools West Africa, Ghana
Located in Montreal, QC
Ashanti wood stools West Africa, Ghana.
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Vintage 1970s Ghanaian Stools

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Wood

Ashanti Wood Stools West Africa, Ghana
Located in Montreal, QC
Ashanti wood stools West Africa, Ghana.
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Vintage 1970s Ghanaian Stools

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Wood

Ashanti Wood Stools West Africa, Ghana
Located in Montreal, QC
Ashanti wood stools West Africa, Ghana.
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Vintage 1970s Ghanaian Stools

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Wood

Ashanti Wood Stools West Africa, Ghana
Located in Montreal, QC
Ashanti Wood Stools West Africa, Ghana
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Vintage 1970s Ghanaian Stools

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Wood

African Tribal Stool
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a comfortable but unusual stool. It has 2 legs but is very comfortable. It's carved from
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20th Century African Stools

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Wood

African Tribal Stool
African Tribal Stool
$672 Sale Price
20% Off
Small African Senufo stool made from one piece of wood
Located in Winnetka, IL
This Senufo stool is carved from one piece of wood.
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Mid-20th Century African Stools

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Wood

African Folk Art Ashanti Sculpted Wood Art Chairs / Stools
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of small, charming hand carved stools from Africa, circa early 1900's. Beautifully hand
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Stools

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Hardwood

African stool, Solid Wood, Mid-20th century
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Crafted during the mid-20th century by African artisans using exclusively manual techniques, this
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Stools

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Wood

Mid-20th Century Oromo African Stool, Hand-Carved Wood, Tribal Style
Located in Odense, DK
solid wood, this stool displays the clean, sculptural lines characteristic of Oromo design, combining
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Stools

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Wood

Mid Century African Carved Solid Wood Ashanti Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
African carved wood Ashanti stool Handcrafted artisanal piece Substantial in its weight and
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Mid-20th Century Stools

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Wood

Andrianna Shamaris African Senufo Wood Carved Stool Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Andrianna Shamaris stool/table that is hand carved of solid wood with beautiful grain and aged
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Stools

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Wood

African Bamileke Hand Carved Stool
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is the perfect stool or small side table that is lightweight and very decorative. It looks
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21st Century and Contemporary African Rustic Stools

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Wood

African Senufo stool
Located in Winnetka, IL
This African Senufo is carved from one tree trunk which makes it very sturdy. A very organic piece
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Mid-20th Century Stools

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Wood

African TONGA stool with handle - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
African TONGA stool with handle Tribal Art - Brutalist decoration - wooden Stool Measures : Ø 34cm
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20th Century African Tribal Stools

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Wood

Handcrafted Carved Stained Wood low Stool, Africa 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Midcentury African Handcrafted Carved and Stained Wood Low Stool or Side Table. Made in Central
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Vintage 1950s Congolese Primitive Stools

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Wood

African Ashanti Styled Wood Carved Animal Stool / Ottoman Ghana
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A hand carved primitive wooden Ashanti styled West African Ghana stool or ottoman . The personality
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Stools

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Wood

Old African stool, early XX, normal wear
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Old African stool, early XX, normal wear
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20th Century African Tribal Stools

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Wood

African "Senufo" Stool Hand Carved - Ivory Coast
Located in Linkebeek, BE
These Senufo stools are hand carved from hardwood by the Senufo tribe in Ivory Coast. Senufo stools
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Late 20th Century African Stools

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Wood

African tribal stool amileke, Cameroon Africa, 1950's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice African tribal stool amileke tribe Cameroon Africa, Human and animal figurines Hand
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Vintage 1950s Cameroonian Folk Art Stools

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Wood

Bamileke circle design stool from Cameroon
By Cameroon Tribe
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a unique African wood stool With circle design handcrafted by the Cameroon tribe They are
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Early 20th Century Side Tables

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Wood

Antique African Stool, Side Table or Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved African teak stool, side table or bowl with lovely patina and added tin
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Stools

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Original vintage Ashanti African stool 1920's
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Lovely Ashanti stool with good colour and patina dating to around 1920. These stools were status
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Stools

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Wood

African Luba Caryatid Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This stool by the Luba people of Zaire is indicative of their classic style. A single tree trunk
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Stools

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Wood

Senufo African bench in carved wood
Located in Linkebeek, BE
These Senufo stools are hand carved from hardwood by the Senufo tribe in Ivory Coast. Senufo stools
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Mid-20th Century African Stools

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Wood

African style Stool, 20th century
Located in New York, NY
Modern African stool in traditional style. The stool is carved from wood and whitewashed. The stool
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Late 20th Century Italian Stools

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Wood

Hand-Carved African Wooden Stool
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-Carved African wooden stool.
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Mid-20th Century Stools

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Wood

20th Century African Carved Bakota Stool
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century African carved Bakota stool showcases the bold geometry, symbolic detailing, and
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20th Century Stools

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Wood

African hand carved stool Cameroon 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
This stool was made in the 1950s in Africa. Hand-carved from a single piece of wood, these
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Vintage 1950s Cameroonian Primitive Stools

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Wood

Contemporary Black Stool, Poplar and Birch Wood, Nifemi Ogunro, African-American
By Nifemi Ogunro
Located in Barcelona, ES
this particular series, she obtains a truly refined aesthetic while handcrafting all of the wood parts
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2010s American Stools

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Birch, Poplar, Wood, Ash

Trio of Vintage African Stools (Ethiopian)
Located in Pasadena, CA
Stylish trio of vintage African stools, most likely Ethiopian, early 20th century. Perfect design
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Stools

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Wood

Antique African Senufo Stool, c. 1930s
By Senufo
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from a single, solid block of wood, each Senufo stool communicates a unique personality
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Primitive Stools

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Wood

Ashanti Wooden Stool West Africa, Ghana
Located in Montreal, QC
Ashanti wooden stool West Africa, Ghana.
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Vintage 1970s Ghanaian Stools

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Wood

1930s African Figurative Folk Art Carved Wood Stools Table, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning side tables or stools you could hope to find
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Vintage 1930s Angolan Arts and Crafts Stools

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Wood

African Carved Wooden and Iron Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Replicated of African Carved Wooden and Iron Birthing Stool, Dark Walnut Finish, 4 in Stock
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Early 2000s American Stools

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Wood

Antique Mid-20th Century African Dogon Hand-Carved Wood Stool, Wabi-Sabi Style
Located in Odense, DK
This exceptional 20th century Dogon stool, hand-carved in Mali, West Africa, embodies the authentic
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Mid-20th Century Malian Primitive Stools

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Wood

Antique African Wooden Head Rest or Stool
Located in New York, NY
Sudan. Hand carved from a single block of wood by the Dinka tribe. Circa 1900 This head rest or stool
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Antique Early 1900s Tribal Stools

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Vintage Handmade African Stool, 3-Legged Triangular Form, Cowhide, 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A rare and beautoful vintage African stool, handcrafted from natural cowhide and painted wood. This
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Mid-20th Century North African Tribal Stools

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Leather, Wood, Cowhide

African Ebonised Bamileke Low Stool, Cameroon, 1970s
Located in Zaandam, NL
African "bamileke" low stool, cameroon, 1970s. It's difficult to date exactly as it has been
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Vintage 1970s Cameroonian Other Stools

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Wood

Folk Art Carved Wood Live Edge Stool
Located in Astoria, NY
Folk Art Carved Wood Live Edge Stool, on tripod legs. 13.5" H x 27.5" W x 9" D. Provenance: From
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Mid-20th Century African Stools

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Wood

Antique African Wabi Sabi Stool / Chair, Decorative Object, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
that can be used as a stool, pedestal or table. Hand crafted in Africa in the early 1900s. A unique
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Early 20th Century African Organic Modern Stools

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Wood, Oak

Handcrafted African Tribal Art Craftsmanship Stool, Mid-Century Modern, 1950's
Located in Den Haag, NL
African tribal art. Carved from a single block of wood, excellent craftsmanship.
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Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wood

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

African Art Deco Ashanti Elephant Stool, Ghana, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
African Art Deco Ashanti elephant stool, Ghana, 1920s Wonderfully carved piece. A similar piece
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Vintage 1920s Ghanaian Art Deco Stools

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Wood

African Art Deco Ashanti Elephant Stool, Ghana, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
African Art Deco Ashanti elephant stool, Ghana, 1920s Wonderfully carved piece. A similar piece
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Vintage 1920s Ghanaian Art Deco Stools

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Wood

Antique ASHANTI Queen Mother Carved Wooden Stool Ghana Africa
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
the Ashanti People of Ghana, West Africa. It's carved from one piece of wood and has great openwork
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Stools

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Wood

Contemporary Stool in African Walnut, Throne by Arno Declercq
By Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary stool In African Walnut - Throne by Arno Declercq Materials: Made entirely out of
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Stools

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Wood, Walnut

Old Bamileke Stool Side Table From Cameroon African Art, 1950s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Old Bamileke stool side table from Cameroon African Art, 1950s Original Bamileke Stool from the
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20th Century Stools

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Wood

Early 20th Century, Carved Wooden Lobi Stool, Burkina Faso, African
Located in Odense, DK
of African tribal artistry and functional design. Hand-carved from solid wood, the rectangular seat
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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Stools

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Wood

Ethiopian Stools, from Africa 'Oromo’ Chair Three-Legged hand carved
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Original hand-carved Oromo stool from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Crafted from a single piece of
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Stools

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Wood

Ethiopian Stools, from Africa 'Oromo’ Chair Three-Legged hand carved
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Original hand-carved Oromo stool from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Crafted from a single piece of
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Stools

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Wood

2 African Gurage Three-Legged carved solid wooden Stools, Ethiopia
Located in Den Haag, NL
A wonderfully pair of sculptural early 20th century Ethiopian Gurage Stools carved of one piece of
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Stools

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Wood

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern African Teak & Rush Chord Stool or Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. • Wood’s Second Chance: We believe in second chances, even for wood. Our chemical treatments refine the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wood, Teak, Paper

Traditional Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool by the Ashanti Tribe Ghana
Located in Den Haag, NL
Authentic African carved wooden elephant stool. Originates from the Ashanti Tribe of Ghana. It is
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Vintage 1930s Ghanaian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wood

Large Senufo stool of Africa/wooden chair/Side table/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
part of Côte d'Ivoire in West Africa. They make stools like this, beds, etc., and create furniture
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20th Century Ivorian Other Stools

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Wood

20th Century African multi-Legged Nupe Stool or Table, Nigeria c.1950s
By Nupe
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nigeria, mid 20th century. Three hand-carved wood stools from the Nupe community. NOTE ^^^ THE
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Stools

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Wood

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African Wood Stools For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of African wood stools for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique African wood stools was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, reclaimed wood and mahogany. There are 213 antique and vintage African wood stools for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 8 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of African wood stools available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of African wood stools to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco African wood stools are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made African wood stools over the years, but those made by Andrianna Shamaris, Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are African Wood Stools?

Prices for African wood stools start at $175 and top out at $7,351 with the average selling for $1,197.

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 Stools
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best wood for bar stools is largely a matter of personal preference. Walnut, oak, cherry and birch are commonly used materials. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bar stools from some of the world's top sellers.