19th Century Low Reclining Ethiopian Chair
Located in London, GB
Carved from a single piece of dense, heavy wood, this nineteenth-century Gurage low-set chair from
19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair
Wood
19th Century Low Reclining Ethiopian Chair
Located in London, GB
Carved from a single piece of dense, heavy wood, this nineteenth-century Gurage low-set chair from
Wood
Ethiopian Tribal Chair with Woven Leather Seat
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
An Ethiopian chair in hand carved wood with rich patina, with woven leather seat.
Leather, Wood
Ethiopian Carved Wooden Side Chair, Africa, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920's Ethiopian primitive carved wooden side chair. Hand carved. Recently refinished.
Wood
Early 20th Century Gurage Peoples Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and rare early 20th century Ethiopian Gurage Peoples chair with a modernist spirit
Wood
$1,597Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.26 in W 17.72 in D 19.3 in
Sculptural tribal chair from Ethiopia in the early 20th century, circa 1900
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Sculptural tribal chair from Ethiopia in the early 20th century. Made up of pieces of wood joined
Animal Skin, Leather, Wood
Unavailable
Ethiopian Jimma Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ethiopian Jimma chair carved from one piece of hardwood. Beautiful dark brown patina.
Hardwood
Ethiopian Jimma Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Unusual and rare Ethiopian high-back chair hand carved from hardwood.
Hardwood
Ethiopian High Back Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An early Ethiopian high back chair carved from one piece of iron wood. Unusual six-leg format.
Ethiopian Gurage Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Beautiful example of an Ethiopian Gurage chair carved from one single piece of hardwood. Back
Hardwood
chieftain chairs
Located in St. Helena, CA
antique chieftain chairs from ethiopia, sold as a pair
Wood
19th c. African Ambo Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Hand-carved Ambo chair with one armrest. Traditional incised motifs. Four round tapered legs.
Ethiopian Chair
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous old Ethiopian chair. Great Patina and feeling in the carving. There are some small
Wood
Hand-Carved Ethiopian Chair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Ethiopian chair carved from beautiful dense wood. It is very elegant and serves as a
Wood
Large wood Ethiopian chair.
Located in New York, NY
Large Jima chair for a Chief, handmade out of 1 piece of wood.
Rare Antique Ethiopian Chair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved wooden chair from the Western Ethiopian Empire. A slightly concave seat sits
Wood
Sculptural Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully sculptural early 20th century Ethiopian side chair with a hide seat and back stitched
Hide, Wood
Ethiopian Wooden Chair, Africa, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative hand-carved wood chair. Weathered blue in color. Very
Ethiopian Wooden Chair, Africa, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative hand-carved wood chair. Weathered orange in color. Very
19th Century Carved Wooden Chair, Ethiopia
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative carved wood chair. Weathered green in color.
Ethiopian Wooden Chair, Africa, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative hand-carved wood chair. Weathered red in color. Very sculptural
19th Century Ethiopian Wooden Chair, Africa
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian hand-carved mahogany single chair with tripod legs. Tall carved back in
Brown Carved Wooden Chair, Ethiopia, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative carved wood chair. Natural mahogany color.
Weathered Red Carved Wood Chair, Ethiopia, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative carved wood chair. Weathered red in color.
Weathered Blue Carved Wooden Chair, Ethiopia, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative carved wood chair. Weathered blue in color.
19th Century Ethiopian one piece dug out hardwood chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A rare 19th Century ethiopian one piece dug out hardwood chair. Well patinated and good colour
Hardwood
A rare 19th century ethiopian one piece dug out hardwood chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A rare 19th century ethiopian one piece dug out hardwood chair, well patented and good colour.
Hardwood
Carved High Back Chair, 20th Century Gurage People, Jimma, Ethiopia
Located in San Marino, CA
High backed carved chair From the Guarage people of Jimma, Oromia, South West Ethiopia. Mid to
Hardwood
Set Of 4 Ethiopian Matched Chairs Circa 1900
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
SET OF 4 ETHIOPIAN MATCHED CHAIRS CIRCA 1900 HEIGHT: 40" - 36 1/2" SMALLEST
Old Carved Hardwood Chairs
Located in Nijlen, BE
Old artisan hardwood carved chairs. An impressive e-catcher. As a set certainly unique. The
Hardwood
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
Goatskin, Wood, Hide, Leather
Vintage Ethiopian Chair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand-carved Ethiopian chair. It is carved from heavy, dense wood and has a wonderful
Wood
Antique Ethiopian Chair
Located in New York, NY
This hand carved wooden chair is from the Jima people of Southern Ethiopia. A slightly concave seat
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
19th Century Ethiopian High Back Carved Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
19th century Ethiopian high back carved chair. This Traditional Ethiopian chair was hand carved
Ethiopian Walga Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
, Ethiopia. With its geometric patterned back support, round concave seat, and tripod legs, this chair has
Wood
Antique Side Chair from Ethiopia with Lattice Back
Located in New York, NY
A very good hand-carved Ethiopian side chair, with good age and very nice surface patina. These
Wood
Gurage Tribal Carved Wanza Wood Throne Jimma Chair from Ethiopia
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful hand-carved Jimma chair with tripod legs from a single piece of dense wanza wood
Wood
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H 38.98 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Sculptural Ethiopian Jimma Chair, Carved from One Piece of Wood, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Sculpted with no joinery, hand carved from a single block of Wanza (commonly known as Sudan Teak). Distinctive dark chocolate patina from this dense African wood. Unusual central bra...
Teak
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H 32.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
African Chieftain Chair from Gurage Tribe in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900's
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
This beautiful tribal chair is carved from one piece of wood and was traditionally reserved for the
Wood
Primitive African Chair Wood and Leather, circa 1900
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
A simple, rustic wooden chair with a beautifully worn hair-on leather seat and back. Comes from
Fur, Leather, Wood
Antique African Hand-Carved Gurange Bench Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare Gurange small sized chair or bench with a rustic African feel and wonderful sculptural
Teak
Ethiopian Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique high back chair with a coptic cross. These seats were designated for a highly
Ethiopian Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ethiopian high-back chair with brass shell casing adornments on seat and top of backrest. These
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Fantastic and graphic hand carved sculptural chair from the Gurage People of Ethiopia. It is carved
Wood
Ethiopian Carved Chair
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Exceptional form on this Ethiopian chair carved from a single piece of wood. Great triangular
Ethiopian sculptural chair
Located in New York, NY
Ethiopian sculptural carved wooden chair in dark patina from the Jimma people in Southern Ethiopia
Wood
Sculptural Ethiopian Two Piece "Recliner"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderfully solid two piece African "recliner".
Wood
Throne Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Wood
African Ironwood and Leather Chief's Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Chief's chair in iron wood and goat skin. Original patina. Very sturdy.
Antique Wood and Leather Bench with Great Patina and Clean Lines
Located in New York, NY
chair/bench from Ethiopia looks great from any angle and has great presence. CH371.
Leather, Wood
Ethiopian Chair of Carved Wood
Located in Dorchester, MA
This carved wooden chair most likely comes from the Jimma people of Southern Ethiopia. A capacious
Wood
Ethiopian High-Back Wooden Chair
Located in New York, NY
Ethiopian geometric high back chair from the Jimma people of Southern Ethiopia. Circular, slightly
Wood
Ethiopian Chiefs Chair
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Unusual circular cutout designed Ethiopians Chief chair carved from a single piece of wood
$16,783 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the Style of Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the style of Clara Porset, circa 1960.
Wood
19th Century Ethiopian Royal Bed (Former Tekalegn Besapa Collection)
Located in London, GB
This amazing nineteenth-century Ethiopian bed, personally collected in Ethiopia in the 1990's, formally belonged to the collection of Tekalegn Besapa, in Addis Ababa. This type of be...
Wood
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
$2,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
Onyx
$13,592 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$1,888 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
Donbar Faceted Fireplace in Patinated Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Donbar fireplace, iron, Belgium, 1970s A 1970s fireplace by Donbar made in Belgium in the 1970s. Crafted from patinated black iron, this fireplace embraces a mesmerizing interplay o...
Iron
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
Sculptural Concrete Chair by Merit, Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic outdoor chair made of solid concrete and each with a perfect and unique patina. Round saucer seat with angular legs. Incredible modern design perfect for any outdoor space....
Concrete
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.
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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