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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
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20th Century African Chairs

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Wood

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
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
H 31.8 in W 13.3 in D 26.5 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
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Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

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
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Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Wood

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
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Antique 19th Century Ivorian Organic Modern Chairs

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

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
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Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Large Senufo stool of Africa/wooden chair/Side table/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a simple and artistic wooden stool in stock. This is a stool made by the Senufo tribe, who
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20th Century Ivorian Other Stools

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Wood

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
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Vintage 1960s African Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

Tiny Wooden Chairs in Style African
Tiny Wooden Chairs in Style African
H 22.05 in W 24.02 in D 14.97 in
19th Century African Small Wood Chair, Ivory Coast
Located in New York, NY
19th century, hand-carved small wooden chair with decorative metal and engraving details throughout
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Antique 19th Century African Chairs

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Wood

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
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Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Traditional African birthing chairs consisting of two interlocking wooden planks carefully carved
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Vintage 1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 27.56 in
Atang Tshikare, Mollo Oa Leifo (Mme), chair made in South Africa,
By Atang Tshikare
Located in Cape Town, WC
Mollo Oa Leifo – Mme (“fire in the hearth – Mother”), pays homage to the African mothers who give
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2010s South African Louis XVI Chairs

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Bronze, Other

Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
. The thin, wooden yokes and carved legs define this pair of chairs. The wooden crosspieces are fastened
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Original Deck Chair from European Colonies in Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
It is an original piece, in the first part of the 20th century from the European colonies of Africa
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Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Afra e Tobia Scarpa Africa chairs Maxalto Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare large set of so called 'Africa' chairs designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

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
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2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

African Cote d'Ivoire Midcentury Armchair Adressed to Michel Kodjo, Artist
Located in Labrit, Landes
, famous artist in Grand Bassam (see photo) Good condition shipping: wooden case 73/ 52/ 75 cm 22 kg.  
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

The Slank Occasional Chair
By George Gibbens
Located in Cape Town, WC
George Gibbens' Slank Occasional Chair draws inspiration from the concept of an open-ended
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2010s South African Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Nickel

The Slank Occasional Chair
The Slank Occasional Chair
H 33.59 in W 19.69 in D 35.16 in
Alain Gaubert Oak "Africanist" Chair, France, 1980s
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Utrecht, NL
this “Africanist” chair is inspired by (as the name suggests) the “African Guardian” or “Tribal Palaver
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

S 40 Cantilever Chair Designed by Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in New York, NY
catalog. Today, the wooden strips are made of solid Iroko, an African wood with a high density and weather
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2010s German Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

S 40 Cantilever Chair Designed by Mart Stam
S 40 Cantilever Chair Designed by Mart Stam
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 22.05 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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Sculpted Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas, hand-sculpted chair, Brazilian hardwood (Vinhático), Brazil, 1980s This
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved ‘Pilão’ Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas, hand-sculpted chair, model ‘Pilão’, Brazilian hardwood, Brazil, 1975 This
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

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Hardwood

Art Deco Style Lucian Large Rollin Chaise Apollon Chair by William Switzer
By William Switzer
Located in Chicago, IL
chair with an exposed wooden frame, the Chaise Apollon chair is composed of elegant, understated lines
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2010s Canadian Art Deco Chairs

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Metal

George Nakashima 'Cushion' Spindleback Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for Nakashima Studio, 'Cushion' lounge chair and ottoman, American black walnut
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Wooden Baoule Maternity Figure, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
expression, showing wisdom and knowledge. She is sitting on a chair. Hard wood with ancient patina brown and
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20th Century Ivorian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Baoule Maternity Figure, Africa
H 17.75 in W 4 in D 4.75 in
Mario Marenco “Sapporo” Dining Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. With style close to the iconic “Africa” chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the beechwood combined with the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco “Sapporo” Dining Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, set of 4
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
leather. With style close to the iconic “Africa” chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the beechwood combined
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Mario Marenco “Sapporo” Dining Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, set of 2
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
leather. With style close to the iconic “Africa” chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the beechwood combined
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Set of Eight Fully Restored Erik Buch Rosewood Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
By Anderstrup Mobelfabrik, Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
bubinga wood also known as African rosewood and feature a solid wooden frame and are as all of Erik Buchs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

S 40 F Cantilever Armchair Designed by Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in New York, NY
catalog. Today, the wooden strips are made of solid Iroko, an African wood with a high density and weather
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2010s German Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

S 40 F Cantilever Armchair Designed by Mart Stam
S 40 F Cantilever Armchair Designed by Mart Stam
H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Sculptural Mid-Century Armchair
By Tranekær Furniture
Located in Weesp, NL
Elegant and stylish midcentury Afromosia (African teak) and leather chair designed by Bob og Dries
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Sculptural Mid-Century Armchair
Sculptural Mid-Century Armchair
H 31.5 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Tribal Stool-Chair West Africa
Located in New York, NY
A hand-carved wooden stool from Tanzania with a native repair made from hand-hammered brass. This
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Late 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Two Mid-Century Modern Teak Armchairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, 1950s
By Wilkhahn, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in München, Bavaria
the Mid Century Modern Era in Germany. These dining chairs come in dark African teak wood and deep
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak, Wool, Felt

A Rare and Finely Carved Egyptian Wooden Headrest
Located in London, GB
as one did not roll over. Similar wooden headrests are still used today in West Africa. As a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Tribal Art

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Wood

Marcel Breuer TI-1A Chair / Authentic Bauhaus Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Zürich, CH
Wooden-slat chair called "TI-1a" is an authentic Bauhaus item designed by Marcel Breuer in 1922
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage Italian Leather and Wood Safari Chair, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
piece of furniture. Inspired by the African safari aesthetic, this chair showcases a wooden frame with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Brutalist Sculptural Primitive Chair 1960's-1970's Tansania
Located in Rome, IT
African culture had a major impact on his further artistic work. Traveled and created in Baghdad, Kuwait
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Vintage 1960s Brutalist Armchairs

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Wood

Tobia Scarpa sideboard, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
wooden panels. This sideboard is ideal to match the Africa chairs series. It consists of 4 doors and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Burl, Lacquer

Tobia Scarpa sideboard, 1970s
Tobia Scarpa sideboard, 1970s
H 36.62 in W 98.43 in D 17.33 in
Vintage Polished Brass Moroccan Pillar Candle Holder 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
wooden base. Mid Century vintage Moorish Revival engraved brass candle-stand, large heavy solid brass
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Candlesticks

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Brass

Artona oval dining table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, ed. Maxalto 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Renens, CH
utilization of wood. We have a set of 6 matching "Africa" chairs in stock which would compose an amazing
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Leather, Wood, Zebra Wood

Ashanti Mother and Child Maternity Figure Carved by Osei Bonsu, Ghana
By Osei Bonsu
Located in Austin, TX
simple backless chair. An infant lays calmly in her lap, one arm reaching towards a pronounced breast
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Gérard Guermonprez Sideboard "Monaco" for Magnani, circa 1950, France
By Gerard Guermonprez
Located in Girona, Spain
for his simple and functional wooden furniture, renowned for its solidity. Trained at the Boulle
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Elm

Large Sofa Three Place Convertible Signed Gérard Guermonprez, Period, 20th
By Gerard Guermonprez
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
. The wooden frame has been completely restored, the mattress is new and covered, like the cushions
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20th Century Sofas

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Teak

Ico Parisi Style Large Round Italian Coffee Table
By Ico Parisi
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Italian coffee table with a round top; the four black painted wooden legs, sloping outward, have a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Sapele Wood

Empire Style Oval French Extending Dining Table.
Located in Prato, Tuscany
a species of fine wood with a reddish hue native to West Africa., has characteristics similar to
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Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Tables

Materials

Sapele Wood

José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z factory High Back Armchair
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z factory, high back lounge chair, reupholstered in green
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Brutalist Bar Cabinet 1960' Tansania
Located in Rome, IT
and a half passed from painting to the first carvings. Middle Eastern and African culture had a major
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Vintage 1960s Tanzanian Brutalist Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Bar Cabinet 1960' Tansania
Brutalist Bar Cabinet 1960' Tansania
H 226 in W 76 in D 70 in
Rattan and Wooden Lounge and Outdoor Four Armchairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
chairs, ideal for outdoor use, perfect on your terrace, above your swimming-pool. Handcrafted, they are
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Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Rattan and Wooden Lounge and Outdoor Seating Set of 4 Armchairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
chairs, ideal for outdoor use, perfect on your terrace, above your swimming-pool. Handcrafted, they are
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Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

West African Carved Wood Chair
Located in New York, NY
In West African tribes—such as the Dan, Senufo and Baule—chiefs and families have used low wooden
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Antique 19th Century African Chairs

West African Carved Wood Chair
West African Carved Wood Chair
H 25 in W 20 in D 19 in
African Two Piece Chair
Located in New York, NY
Two-piece wooden chair from the Ivory Coast with Crocodile relief on back.
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20th Century Chairs

African Two Piece Chair
African Two Piece Chair
H 52 in W 20 in D 17 in
contemporary Mboma Wooden Mahogany Chair handmade and Finished with imbuia Stain
By PATE Arts & Crafts
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
African handcrafted creations, ranging from ingese (basket), Kuba (blanket) and Dogon 'isichaba' (door
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Futurist Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Minimal Maun Windsor Dining Chair Handcrafted in Africa by Mabeo Furniture
By Mabeo Furniture, Patty Johnson
Located in Providence, RI
the American Windsor chair the minimal contemporary lines recall the abstract quality of African
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21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Octagonal Chair
Located in St. Helena, CA
Vintage hand-carved wooden chair from Africa, with a custom leather cushion.
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20th Century Central African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Octagonal Chair
Octagonal Chair
H 34 in W 34 in D 32 in
Palabre Chair
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in PARIS, FR
Composed of two simple intersecting wooden shapes, the Palabre Chair is an iconic African object
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2010s Burkinabe Other Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Palabre Chair
Palabre Chair
H 44.49 in W 31.5 in D 29.93 in
1960s African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden chair with a beautifully seasoned patina was made in Africa, circa 1960. It features an
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Vintage 1960s African Chairs

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Hardwood

1960s African Wooden Chair
1960s African Wooden Chair
H 33.9 in W 15.4 in D 33.5 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
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2010s African Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Primitive 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be
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Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

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African Wooden Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the African wooden chair you’re looking for. An African wooden chair — often made from wood, reclaimed wood and bamboo — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an African wooden chair, we have 12 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African wooden chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An African wooden chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one African wooden chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, Afra & Tobia Scarpa and Maxalto produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an African Wooden Chair?

An African wooden chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,600, while the lowest priced sells for $520 and the highest can go for as much as $7,615.

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 Wooden Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Traditional African wooden art is a term that describes pieces made by artists in Africa using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Examples include masks, figurines and sculptures depicting human and animal figures. Find a collection of traditional African art on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique wooden high chairs look nice and are a fun idea, they are not often the safest choice of seating for babies. Old fashioned wooden high chairs that feature removable wooden trays or arms don't typically meet modern safety standards. Parents must be cautious if they wish to use these chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A wooden rocking chair can be cleaned using a sponge, soap, and water. After, you should proceed to pat the rocking chair down with a cloth.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The cost of a wooden rocking chair varies depending on the type of wood used, its finish and craftsmanship. Also, the period that the rocking chair belongs to will define the price of the chair. An antique rocking chair might cost between $500 and $1,500 while a contemporary rocking chair may cost somewhere between $150 and $400. Find a variety of antique, vintage, and contemporary wooden rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.