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Early 20th Century Black & White Hand Beaded African Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
This truly exquisite hand beaded chair by the Yoruba Artisans of Nigeria, best representation of
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Antique African Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beads

Antique Early 20th Century Black & White Hand Beaded African Chair
Early 20th Century Black & White Hand Beaded African Chair

Early 20th Century Black & White Hand Beaded African Chair

H 39 in W 26 in D 24 in
19th Century African Small Wood Chair, Ivory Coast
Located in New York, NY
the chair. From the Ivory Coast of Africa.   
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19th Century African Antique African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique 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
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
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique 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
African Tribal Senufo Chair
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic tribal piece with wonderful patina. Backrest constructed of two typical Senufo birds.
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Antique African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique African Tribal Senufo Chair
African Tribal Senufo Chair

African Tribal Senufo Chair

H 31.75 in W 28 in D 21.25 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
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19th Century Ghanaian Antique African Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique 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
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19th Century Ivorian Primitive Antique African Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique 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
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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19th Century Ivorian Primitive Antique African 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
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
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1880s North African Primitive Antique African 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
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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19th Century Ivorian Organic Modern Antique African Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique 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
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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19th Century Ivorian Primitive Antique African 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
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
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern Antique African 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
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 Antique African 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
Antique Western African Stargazer Chairs done in hand-carved wood, 1890s
Located in Beograd, RS
this listing you will find 3 gorgeous and very sculptural antique Western African Stargazer chairs done
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1890s Nigerian Tribal Antique African 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
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 Antique African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Original Deck Chair from European Colonies in Africa, Early 20th Century
Original Deck Chair from European Colonies in Africa, Early 20th Century

Original Deck Chair from European Colonies in Africa, Early 20th Century

H 46.86 in W 35.44 in D 27.17 in
African Cote d'Ivoire Midcentury Armchair Adressed to Michel Kodjo, Artist
Located in Labrit, Landes
Characterful Ivoirian armchair, midcentury Exotic wood It probably belonged to Michel Kodjo, famous artist in Grand Bassam (see photo) Good condition shipping: wooden case 73/...
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Antique African Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Cote d'Ivoire Midcentury Armchair Adressed to Michel Kodjo, Artist
African Cote d'Ivoire Midcentury Armchair Adressed to Michel Kodjo, Artist

African Cote d'Ivoire Midcentury Armchair Adressed to Michel Kodjo, Artist

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H 26.38 in W 25.6 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Mahogany Chairs, Arab Manufacture, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of mahogany chairs is a piece of original design furniture realized in the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century African Antique African Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

Pair of Mahogany Chairs, Arab Manufacture, Early 20th Century
Pair of Mahogany Chairs, Arab Manufacture, Early 20th Century

Pair of Mahogany Chairs, Arab Manufacture, Early 20th Century

H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Chief's Baule Chair from Cote d'Ivoire
Located in East Hampton, NY
Original antique Baule Chief's chair made of traditional carving and arched back design. The Baule
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Antique African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chief's Baule Chair from Cote d'Ivoire
Vintage Chief's Baule Chair from Cote d'Ivoire

Vintage Chief's Baule Chair from Cote d'Ivoire

H 36.75 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Tuareg Berber Tamzak Camel Saddle Chairs - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Tuareg Berber Tamzak camel saddle chairs, Niger Africa, early 20th century. These saddle
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Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Antique African Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tuareg Berber Tamzak Camel Saddle Chairs - A Pair
Tuareg Berber Tamzak Camel Saddle Chairs - A Pair

Tuareg Berber Tamzak Camel Saddle Chairs - A Pair

H 41 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
A patented mechanical campaign invalid chair by Chapman
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This mahogany wheel chair has a padded back, arms and seat, reupholstered in deep buttoned blue
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1850s English Antique African Chairs

Materials

Brass

A patented mechanical campaign invalid chair by Chapman
A patented mechanical campaign invalid chair by Chapman

A patented mechanical campaign invalid chair by Chapman

H 47 in W 33 in D 82 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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Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique African 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
French Colonial Walnut Faux Bamboo and Leather Folding Deck Chair, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French walnut folding deck chair from the turn of the twentieth century features turned legs
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Early 20th Century French Antique African Chairs

Materials

Brass

French Colonial Walnut Faux Bamboo and Leather Folding Deck Chair, circa 1900
French Colonial Walnut Faux Bamboo and Leather Folding Deck Chair, circa 1900

French Colonial Walnut Faux Bamboo and Leather Folding Deck Chair, circa 1900

H 35 in W 23 in D 17 in
A Pair of Moorish-Style American Open Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century Moorish-style American maple open arm chairs. The mother of pearl inlay
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1870s American Moorish Antique African Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Maple

A Pair of Moorish-Style American Open Arm Chairs
A Pair of Moorish-Style American Open Arm Chairs

A Pair of Moorish-Style American Open Arm Chairs

H 29.25 in W 25 in D 25 in
Art Nouveau Wing Chair Thonet Nr.6541, since 1904
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare Wing chair was manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Completely newly
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique African Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Wing Chair Thonet Nr.6541, since 1904
Art Nouveau Wing Chair Thonet Nr.6541, since 1904

Art Nouveau Wing Chair Thonet Nr.6541, since 1904

H 44.89 in W 29.14 in D 31.5 in
Set of two early 1900s Carlo Bugatti Ladies ''Gong'' chairs
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A stunning pair of early 20th century Carlo Bugatti (1856 - 1940) side or desk chairs, which are
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique African Chairs

Materials

Copper, Zinc

Set of two early 1900s Carlo Bugatti Ladies ''Gong'' chairs
Set of two early 1900s Carlo Bugatti Ladies ''Gong'' chairs

Set of two early 1900s Carlo Bugatti Ladies ''Gong'' chairs

H 35.44 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Triple Strand Rattan Sofa & Chair Orange Fabric Cushions Style Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage triple strand rattan sofa and chair in the style of Heywood Wakefield with
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Early 20th Century American Campaign Antique African Chairs

Materials

Metal

Triple Strand Rattan Sofa & Chair Orange Fabric Cushions Style Heywood Wakefield
Triple Strand Rattan Sofa & Chair Orange Fabric Cushions Style Heywood Wakefield

Triple Strand Rattan Sofa & Chair Orange Fabric Cushions Style Heywood Wakefield

H 31.5 in W 63.5 in D 32.5 in
Early 20th Century African Tribal Chair
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A low slung African stargazer chair carved from one piece of wood, having three (3) legs.
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century African Tribal Chair
Early 20th Century African Tribal Chair

Early 20th Century African Tribal Chair

H 21.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
Set of Eighteen Red Walnut Dining Chairs Attributed to Gillows, circa 1830
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A set of eighteen red walnut dining chairs attributed to Gillows. English, circa 1830. Each
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Early 19th Century English Antique African Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Eighteen Red Walnut Dining Chairs Attributed to Gillows, circa 1830
Set of Eighteen Red Walnut Dining Chairs Attributed to Gillows, circa 1830

Set of Eighteen Red Walnut Dining Chairs Attributed to Gillows, circa 1830

H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Chesterfield, Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in GB
& Son’s dining chairs circa 1844-1845 These are a very important and substantial set of chairs, they
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique African Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs

circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs

H 37.21 in W 22.45 in D 29.14 in
French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Armchair in the Style of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless French Art Deco Armchair / Lounge Chair composed of Macassar Ebony and in
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique African Chairs

Materials

Ebony, Macassar

French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Armchair in the Style of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann
French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Armchair in the Style of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann

French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Armchair in the Style of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann

H 22.5 in W 23 in D 23.5 in
Unique Armchair Thonet B 1045, since 1938
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
. The underlying structures are made of traditional natural materials (jute, African grass, etc.). The
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique African Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Unique Armchair Thonet B 1045, since 1938
Unique Armchair Thonet B 1045, since 1938

Unique Armchair Thonet B 1045, since 1938

H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Hand-Made Pair of Boston Rockers for Mother and Child
Located in Asheville, NC
furniture form. At the back of the chairs there are seven turned spindles topped with a broad curved rail
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19th Century American Antique African Chairs

Materials

Maple, Pine, Hickory

Hand-Made Pair of Boston Rockers for Mother and Child

Hand-Made Pair of Boston Rockers for Mother and Child

H 35 in W 17 in D 15 in
Antique African Wabi Sabi Stool / Chair, Decorative Object, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Such a charming decorative stool / chair for the modern interior. This is a multi functional item
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Early 20th Century African Organic Modern Antique African Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique African Wabi Sabi Stool / Chair, Decorative Object, Early 20th Century
Antique African Wabi Sabi Stool / Chair, Decorative Object, Early 20th Century

Antique African Wabi Sabi Stool / Chair, Decorative Object, Early 20th Century

H 13 in W 20.08 in D 11.42 in
Set of Six Colonial Safari Armchairs with Animals in the Back Splats
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A set of six French Directoire chairs with figural back splats depicting African animals France
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique African Chairs

Materials

Elm, Pearwood

Set of Six Colonial Safari Armchairs with Animals in the Back Splats
Set of Six Colonial Safari Armchairs with Animals in the Back Splats

Set of Six Colonial Safari Armchairs with Animals in the Back Splats

H 30.12 in W 19.49 in D 14.57 in
19th Century African Wood and Leather Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
19th century African hand carved wood chair w/ leather goatskin hide woven webbing in original as
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Late 19th Century Ethiopian Antique African Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hide, Goatskin, Wood

19th Century African Wood and Leather Chair
19th Century African Wood and Leather Chair

19th Century African Wood and Leather Chair

H 29 in W 24 in D 23 in
French Empire Napoleonic Style Chairs in South African Zebra Hide
Located in Saint Louis, US
Here we have a pair of antique French Baroque chairs. These two chairs were fully restored and
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique African Chairs

Materials

Zebra Hide, Wood

French Empire Napoleonic Style Chairs in South African Zebra Hide
French Empire Napoleonic Style Chairs in South African Zebra Hide

French Empire Napoleonic Style Chairs in South African Zebra Hide

H 47 in W 28.5 in D 23.5 in
African Chieftain Chair from Oromo People in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
An early 20th century African chieftain chair from the Oromo people in the eastern part of Ethiopia
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique African Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Chieftain Chair from Oromo People in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900s
African Chieftain Chair from Oromo People in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900s

African Chieftain Chair from Oromo People in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900s

H 38 in W 21 in D 22.5 in
Antique Colonial Rattan Cane Bamboo Armchairs from South African Boarding School
Located in Markington, GB
African boarding school. Both chairs are in very good vintage condition, all in good order and have a
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Early 1900s South African Dutch Colonial Antique African Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Antique Colonial Rattan Cane Bamboo Armchairs from South African Boarding School
Antique Colonial Rattan Cane Bamboo Armchairs from South African Boarding School

Antique Colonial Rattan Cane Bamboo Armchairs from South African Boarding School

H 39.38 in W 33.47 in D 26.78 in
Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Armchairs - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
African woods and are meticulously carved with intricate tribal motifs and figurative designs. Each chair
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Antique African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Armchairs - Set of 2
Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Armchairs - Set of 2

Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Armchairs - Set of 2

H 39.5 in W 24 in D 30 in
Bronze Figural Group Of African Royal Family On Carrier And Attendants, C. 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th century Bamoun Bronze sculpture. The art of bronze in african art at the service of
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Early 20th Century Cameroonian Brutalist Antique African Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Figural Group Of African Royal Family On Carrier And Attendants, C. 1920s
Bronze Figural Group Of African Royal Family On Carrier And Attendants, C. 1920s

Bronze Figural Group Of African Royal Family On Carrier And Attendants, C. 1920s

H 15.5 in W 15 in D 8 in
Pair Levantine Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique pair of Levantine black and mother of pearl inlaid side chairs. Both chairs are intricately
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Late 19th Century African Antique African Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Pair Levantine Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chairs
Pair Levantine Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chairs

Pair Levantine Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chairs

H 43 in W 13.3 in D 17 in
Marcel Breuer TI-1A Chair / Authentic Bauhaus Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Zürich, CH
Gropius' Sommerfeld House in Berlin as well as his acclaimed series of "African"and "Slatted" chairs
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique African Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Marcel Breuer TI-1A Chair / Authentic Bauhaus Chair
Marcel Breuer TI-1A Chair / Authentic Bauhaus Chair

Marcel Breuer TI-1A Chair / Authentic Bauhaus Chair

H 24.41 in W 22.05 in D 38 in
Antique French Metal Campaign Chaise Chair with Custom Brazilian Cowhide Cushion
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
three different positions - as a chair, a traditional chaise, and a flat daybed. We custom made three
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Mid-19th Century French Campaign Antique African Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique French Metal Campaign Chaise Chair with Custom Brazilian Cowhide Cushion
Antique French Metal Campaign Chaise Chair with Custom Brazilian Cowhide Cushion

Antique French Metal Campaign Chaise Chair with Custom Brazilian Cowhide Cushion

H 41 in W 26 in D 55 in
Pair of Spanish 1920's Pebbled Leather and Chrome Safari Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
original and in very good condition. These types of chairs were once used on African safaris and designed
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1920s Spanish Antique African Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Spanish 1920's Pebbled Leather and Chrome Safari Armchairs
Pair of Spanish 1920's Pebbled Leather and Chrome Safari Armchairs

Pair of Spanish 1920's Pebbled Leather and Chrome Safari Armchairs

H 29 in W 22 in D 21 in
Original Vintage Train Travel Poster Ipswich LNER Mr Pickwick The Ancient House
By Fred Taylor
Located in London, GB
Pickwick being carried through the Suffolk town on a sedan chair past the historical 15th century Ancient
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1920s British Antique African Chairs

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Train Travel Poster Ipswich LNER Mr Pickwick The Ancient House
Original Vintage Train Travel Poster Ipswich LNER Mr Pickwick The Ancient House

Original Vintage Train Travel Poster Ipswich LNER Mr Pickwick The Ancient House

H 39.77 in W 50.01 in D 0.04 in
"Girl with Doll" Charles Sprague Pearce, American Impressionism, Figurative
By Charles Sprague Pearce
Located in New York, NY
warm climate of the Mediterranean region. Visiting North Africa with fellow American artist Frederick A
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1890s Impressionist Antique African Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Girl with Doll" Charles Sprague Pearce, American Impressionism, Figurative
"Girl with Doll" Charles Sprague Pearce, American Impressionism, Figurative

Charles Sprague Pearce
"Girl with Doll" Charles Sprague Pearce, American Impressionism, Figurative, circa 1895

H 15.5 in W 18.5 in
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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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique African Chairs

Materials

Wood

A Rare and Finely Carved Egyptian Wooden Headrest
A Rare and Finely Carved Egyptian Wooden Headrest

A Rare and Finely Carved Egyptian Wooden Headrest

H 7.5 in W 8.75 in D 3.25 in
Pair of 19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
which included parts of North Africa and Spain. Their architecture was noted for its unique
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique African Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Pair of 19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

Pair of 19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

H 63.78 in W 43.71 in D 80.71 in
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 Antique African Chairs

Materials

Sapele Wood

Empire Style Oval French Extending Dining Table.
Empire Style Oval French Extending Dining Table.

Empire Style Oval French Extending Dining Table.

H 29.93 in W 56.7 in D 47.25 in
1920’s Antique Swedish Flat Weave Killim Rug-9'6'' X 6'7''
Located in Los Angeles, US
that originated around Turkey, North Africa, Iran and Afghanistan. As these weaving techniques spread
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1920s Swedish Empire Antique African Chairs

Materials

Wool

1920’s Antique Swedish Flat Weave Killim Rug-9'6'' X 6'7''
1920’s Antique Swedish Flat Weave Killim Rug-9'6'' X 6'7''

1920’s Antique Swedish Flat Weave Killim Rug-9'6'' X 6'7''

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W 79 in L 114 in
Antique Kilim Geometric Design Rug 10' X 6'1''
Located in Los Angeles, US
that originated around Turkey, North Africa, Iran and Afghanistan. As these weaving techniques spread
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Early 1900s Kilim Antique African Chairs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Kilim Geometric Design Rug 10' X 6'1''
Antique Kilim Geometric Design Rug 10' X 6'1''

Antique Kilim Geometric Design Rug 10' X 6'1''

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W 73 in L 120 in
19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
Maghreb, an area which included parts of North Africa and Spain. Their architecture was noted for its
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique African Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed
19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed

19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed

H 66.15 in W 54.73 in D 78.75 in
Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
from Kenya Province, S. Africa.” In 1953, Pfoutz was installed as President of the Lancaster County
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Early 20th Century North American Antique African Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting
Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting

Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting

H 30 in W 26 in D 2 in
Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
from Kenya Province, S. Africa.” In 1953, Pfoutz was installed as President of the Lancaster County
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Early 20th Century North American Antique African Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting
Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting

Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting

H 22 in W 2 in D 28 in
Figurative Study of a Seated Woman
By Emile Lejeune
Located in Houston, TX
Study of a seated woman in a chair that is facing backward. The drawing is stamped by the artist
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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Antique African Chairs

Materials

Color Pencil, Graphite

Figurative Study of a Seated Woman
Figurative Study of a Seated Woman

Emile Lejeune
Figurative Study of a Seated Woman

H 10.63 in W 8.32 in D 0.004 in
Man
By Elizabeth Catlett
Located in Missouri, MO
Catlett (1915-2012) is regarded as one of the most important women artists and African American artists of
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Late 19th Century American Modern Antique African Chairs

Materials

Linocut, Woodcut

Man
Man

Elizabeth Catlett
Man, 1975/2003

H 18 in W 12 in
Antique Floral Kilim
Located in Los Angeles, US
that originated around Turkey, North Africa, Iran and Afghanistan. As these weaving techniques spread
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Early 1900s Other Antique African Chairs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Floral Kilim
Antique Floral Kilim

Antique Floral Kilim

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W 60 in L 90 in
Vintage Flatweave Kilim Geometric Design
Located in Los Angeles, US
that originated around Turkey, North Africa, Iran and Afghanistan. As these weaving techniques spread
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Early 1900s Asian Other Antique African Chairs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Flatweave Kilim Geometric Design
Vintage Flatweave Kilim Geometric Design

Vintage Flatweave Kilim Geometric Design

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1920s Antique Patchwork Rug
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that originated around Turkey, North Africa, Iran and Afghanistan. As these weaving techniques spread
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Early 1900s Asian Other Antique African Chairs

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1920s Antique Patchwork Rug
1920s Antique Patchwork Rug

1920s Antique Patchwork Rug

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Antique Geometric Kilim Runner Rug - 5'10'' X 3'8''
Located in Los Angeles, US
that originated around Turkey, North Africa, Iran and Afghanistan. As these weaving techniques spread
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1920s Unknown Kilim Antique African Chairs

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Antique Geometric Kilim Runner Rug - 5'10'' X 3'8''
Antique Geometric Kilim Runner Rug - 5'10'' X 3'8''

Antique Geometric Kilim Runner Rug - 5'10'' X 3'8''

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1910s Antique Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
that originated around Turkey, North Africa, Iran and Afghanistan. As these weaving techniques spread
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Early 1900s Asian Other Antique African Chairs

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Wool, Cotton

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1910s Antique Kilim Rug

1910s Antique Kilim Rug

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Antique African Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique African chairs available for sale. Each of these unique antique African chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. Antique African chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique African chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Louis XV and Mid-Century Modern antique African chairs are of considerable interest. Antique African chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris, Baule Tribe and Afra & Tobia Scarpa are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique African Chairs?

Prices for antique African chairs start at $300 and top out at $13,415 with the average selling for $2,800.
Questions About Antique African Chairs
  • What is an African birthing chair?
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    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 is an antique Bergère chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • How much is an antique barber chair worth?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • How much is my antique high chair worth?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • What did antique carver chairs originally look like?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.

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